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Sector Application

Pilot-Operated Control Valve for Mining / Heap Leaching

Strong evidence

What LibertyCES's vendor documentation shows

Netafim's 'MIN' mining configuration across 75/90/100 is an ALD70 diaphragm + SST 316 spring, with Hastelloy as an upgrade. The high-value finding lives here: the ALD70 chart rates sulfuric acid at only 38°C max — far more restrictive than the body/liner materials at the same acid — so on a sulfuric heap-leach quote the DIAPHRAGM is the limiting material, not the body. ALD70 is Not Good for nitric acid even at 10%, chlorine dioxide, and chlorine gas; Netafim's own catalog names Hastelloy as the substitute because it 'is resistant against chlorine gas, hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide solutions.'

Products cited in this application

Netafim 75 Series diaphragm-actuated hydraulic/electric control valve (PP; 3/4"-4"R at 10 bar/145 psi, 3"H-8"R at 12 bar/175 psi, 60°C/140°F max)Netafim 90 Series (PVC body / PPS bonnet, 8-10 bar / 115-145 psi size-dependent, 40°C/104°F max)Netafim 100 Series (cast iron / ductile iron / bronze / stainless, 16 bar/230 psi or 25 bar/365 psi)Netafim Flushing Valve with Timer (PP 75 or PVC 90 body, 9V battery, IP67/NEMA 4X, 1-year+ autonomous)

Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.

FAQ

Is Pilot-Operated Control Valve used in Mining / Heap Leaching?

Netafim's 'MIN' mining configuration across 75/90/100 is an ALD70 diaphragm + SST 316 spring, with Hastelloy as an upgrade. The high-value finding lives here: the ALD70 chart rates sulfuric acid at only 38°C max — far more restrictive than the body/liner materials at the same acid — so on a sulfuric heap-leach quote the DIAPHRAGM is the limiting material, not the body. ALD70 is Not Good for nitric acid even at 10%, chlorine dioxide, and chlorine gas; Netafim's own catalog names Hastelloy as the substitute because it 'is resistant against chlorine gas, hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide solutions.' This is strong evidence.

What products are specified for Pilot-Operated Control Valve in Mining / Heap Leaching?

Documented examples include Netafim 75 Series diaphragm-actuated hydraulic/electric control valve (PP; 3/4"-4"R at 10 bar/145 psi, 3"H-8"R at 12 bar/175 psi, 60°C/140°F max), Netafim 90 Series (PVC body / PPS bonnet, 8-10 bar / 115-145 psi size-dependent, 40°C/104°F max), Netafim 100 Series (cast iron / ductile iron / bronze / stainless, 16 bar/230 psi or 25 bar/365 psi), Netafim Flushing Valve with Timer (PP 75 or PVC 90 body, 9V battery, IP67/NEMA 4X, 1-year+ autonomous) — confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.