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BURKERT 20071099 Type 2973 2/2-Way Diaphragm Valve with Manually Operated Actuator

BURKERT Type 2973 manually operated 2/2-way diaphragm valve. Features integrated locking, stroke limitation, and hygienic design for food, beverage, and pharma applications.

BURKERT 20071099 Type 2973 2/2-Way Diaphragm Valve with Manually Operated Actuator

BURKERT Type 2973 manually operated diaphragm valve consists of a manually operated actuator, a diaphragm, and a 2-way body. The manual actuator with a plastic handwheel ensures use in hygienic or aggressive ambient conditions. The flow-optimized valve body with minimum dead space enables high flow values and a wide range of possible applications. The valve body and the diaphragms are available in all common materials and variants.

The actuator has a compact, autoclavable design and is compatible with all other Bürkert diaphragm valves. An explosion-proof ATEX/IECEx device variant is available. The manual actuator possesses a visual position indicator with a reproducible stroke scale. The actuator also possesses an adjustable minimum and maximum stroke limitation and/or locking. The manual actuator can be optionally equipped with sensors for position feedback.

BURKERT 20071099 BURKERT Type 2973 2/2-way diaphragm valve with manually operated actuator

General Technical Data

Product propertiesDescription
Forged steel valve body (VS)Forged stainless steel 1.4435 in accordance with BN2 DIN EN 10222-5, F316L in accordance with ASTM A182/A182M and 316L in accordance with ASME BPE
Tube valve body (VP)Stainless steel tube 1.4435-BN2 / UNS S31603 (316L) according to DIN 11866, ASTM A269 / A270, DIN EN 10217-7 / 10216-5
Cast valve body (VG)Stainless steel precision casting 1.4435 / 316L
Plastic valve body (PW, PV, PP, PD)PVC-C, PVC-U, PP, PVDF
DiaphragmEPDM (AD), PTFE/EPDM (EA), Advanced PTFE/EPDM (EU), laminate of GYLON® and EPDM (ER)
ActuatorStainless steel/PPS (diaphragm bonnet/handwheel)
Diaphragm size15...50
Operating mediumNeutral gases and liquids, highly purified, sterile, aggressive or abrasive mediums
Ambient temperature-10...+130 °C (short-term up to +150 °C), autoclavable

Approvals and Conformities

  • FDA: The diaphragms made of EPDM (AD), PTFE/EPDM (EA), Advanced PTFE/EPDM (EU) and laminate of GYLON® and EPDM (ER) comply with the Code of Federal Regulations published by the FDA.
  • USP: The diaphragms are tested according to USP Class VI.
  • EC Regulation 1935/2004: The diaphragms are suitable for use with food and beverages.
  • Explosion Protection (Optional): EPS 18 ATEX 2 008 X II 2G Ex h IIC T4…T2 Gb / II 2D Ex h IIIC T135 °C…T300 °C Db. IECEx EPS 18.0007X.

Materials

BURKERT 20071099 BURKERT Type 2973 material specifications and components

No.ElementMaterial
1Lock pinStainless steel 1.4305
2ScrewStainless steel A2
3Handwheel coverPolyamide (PA)
4HandwheelPolyphenylene sulphide (PPS)
5Visual position indicatorPolyamide (PA)
6Valve spindleStainless steel 1.4305
7Diaphragm socketStainless steel 1.4308
8DiaphragmEPDM (AD), PTFE/EPDM (EA), Advanced PTFE/EPDM (EU), Laminate of GYLON® and EPDM (ER)

Performance Specifications

Flow Characteristics (Forged Steel Valve Body VS)

Diaphragm size [mm]Port connection [inch]Kv value water [m³/h] (DIN EN ISO 1127)Kv value water [m³/h] (ASME BPE)
151/26.53.1
203/412.58.4
2511815.5
401 1/24137
5026666

INFO

The K values may vary slightly for different diaphragm materials. Measurement at +20 °C, 4 bar at valve inlet and 3 bar at valve outlet.

Medium Pressure

Diaphragm sizeMaximum static operating pressure [bar]Tightening torque EPDM, FKM [Nm]Tightening torque PTFE/EPDM [Nm]
15100.81.7
20100.93
25101.23.5
32102.54
40104.57
5010611

WARNING

The tightening torques refer to the static media pressures specified above. Excessive torque can shorten the service life of the diaphragm. A tolerance of +10% applies to the tightening torques specified.

Function and Operation

By manually overriding the handwheel, the force is transmitted via a spindle and the valve is opened or closed. Turning the handwheel anticlockwise opens the valve, turning it clockwise closes it.

Position Indicator

Turning the handwheel counterclockwise reveals the yellow position indicator and the scale marked on it as the valve opens further. The scale on the handwheel determines the rotation position of the handwheel (Type 297x: 50 positions). The stroke scale shows the relative position of the valve and serves as a fixation point for determining the rotation position.

BURKERT 20071099 BURKERT Type 2973 visual position indicator

Setting Minimum and Maximum Stroke Limits

A minimum and maximum stroke limit can be set for Type 2973 (diaphragm sizes 15…50). An adjusting sleeve is used for this purpose.

  1. By turning the handwheel clockwise, the valve is moved to the closed position.
  2. Loosen the screw on the handwheel and remove the handwheel.
  3. Screw the adjusting sleeve clockwise until it comes to a stop. Minimum stroke is set.
  4. Mount the handwheel on the actuator.
  5. Move the valve to the desired maximally open position.
  6. Loosen the screw on the handwheel and remove the handwheel.
  7. Pull the adjusting sleeve upwards and at the same time, screw anticlockwise until it comes to a stop. Maximum stroke is set.

BURKERT 20071099 BURKERT Type 2973 setting minimum and maximum stroke limits

Locking the Handwheel

For Type 2973 (diaphragm size 15…50), a locking mechanism is available as an option to prevent accidental or unauthorized operation. The locking pin has a bore (Ø 3.8) and can be secured against unauthorized use with a padlock.

  1. Push the locking pin down and rotate by 180° (either clockwise or anticlockwise). The locking pin must lock into its end position so that the bore is fully visible once again.
  2. Insert a padlock through the bore in the locking pin and secure it.

BURKERT 20071099 BURKERT Type 2973 handwheel locking mechanism