SwiftChange™ 2-way Diaphragm Valve
Change diaphragms fast, without removing the topworks.
The SwiftChange™ 2-way diaphragm valve offers everything you want in an aseptic diaphragm valve, with a twist—change diaphragms in under a minute. No loose parts, no complex procedures, no heavy lifting.
SwiftChange™ TWS Series
How It Works
Removing the diaphragm
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
through access window.
Done
Installing the diaphragm
Step 1
through access window, aligning key in keyway.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Done
SWIFTCHANGE™ TECHNOLOGY
Brilliantly simple technology that delivers.
1 Valve's goals for its SwiftChange™ technology are to provide robust, flexible solutions that save time and money, and are easy to use. In addition, the technology should be universally adaptable to a wide range of applications across many industries.
Below are just a few features and benefits that 1 Valve's patent-pending SwiftChange™ technology delivers.
Change diaphragms in under a minute
Slash maintenance downtime for diaphragm replacement from an industry average of over 20 minutes for a typical valve, to under a minute.
No topworks removal required
This not only reduces maintenance time, effort, and expertise requirements but also shrinks the valve maintenance envelope, allowing valves to be clustered more densely.
Quickly pays for itself
Switching to SwiftChange™ technology can drastically reduce downtime, paying for itself in just a few diaphragm changes. And it continues to deliver savings for the entire life of the valve.
No complex procedures
Anyone can be quickly trained to change diaphragms using SwiftChange technology. No realignment procedures. No heavy lifting. You can change the diaphragm on any size valve unassisted.
No realignment required
The semi[topworks may never need to be removed. , , attachment maintains factory alignment for improved reliability. The topworks rests directly on the valve body, rath a pliable diaphragm, for even more reliability.
Easy diaphragm access window
During maintenance, the easy diaphragm access window simplifies and speeds up valve maintenance. You never need to remove the topworks to inspect or change the diaphragm.
No loose parts
No loose fasteners to track, retrieve or replace. Just loosen a few bolts partway, swivel a plate, open the valve, and remove the old diaphragm. Then slide in the new diaphragm, close the valve, swivel the plate back and tighten the bolts back down. Done!
Compact size
Because the topworks does not need to be removed, the operating and maintenance envelopes for the valve is significantly reduced.
Conforms to ASME BPE dimensions
Face-to-face dimensions of SwiftChange assemblies match ASME BPE standards and allow you to drop in a SwiftChange valve where you are using another ASME BPE dimensioned valve.
Flexible Patent-pending Technology
SwiftChange™ Technology
SwiftChange™ technology is readily adaptable to a variety of valve types. 1 Valve can supply the same topworks for use in different applications, with little or no change.
SwiftChange™ technology is simple to use, but it's unlike anything else out there. That means lots of questions.
Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers.
If you have additional questions or want more in-depth answers, click the button below to contact us.
Will SwiftChange™ bonnets and actuators work with existing valve bodies from other vendors?
We’re currently testing our solution for retrofitting SwiftChange™ topworks to existing valve bodies. It requires no cutting, welding, or changes to process contact surfaces. In many cases you can use existing diaphragms with our adapter key.
Is SwiftChange™ technology patented?
Yes, 1 Valve’s SwiftChange™ technology is protected by multiple US and international patents and patents-pending. As patents issue, they will be listed on our Patents page.
Do I really never need to remove the topworks?
There is no need to remove the topworks for routine maintenance, such as changing the diaphragm. The handwheel mechanism can usually go many years without any problems. However, should you ever need to service the actuator mechanism, or if you want to upgrade to an automated actuator, the actuator can be removed.
How often should I change diaphragms on a SwiftChange 2-way valve?
The frequency of diaphragm changes really depends on the process, but it is generally agreed that diaphragms should be changed at least once a year. Because it is so easy to inspect and change diaphragms on valves equipped with SwiftChange™ technology, you may determine that you can change diaphragms more or less frequently.
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What are your additional questions?
- Are there autoclavable options?
- Are there cleanroom options with no exposed threads?
- Are the actuators sealed?
- Can you remove the diaphragm from either side?
- Can you orient the actuator to access the diaphragm inline with the valve flow path?
- Do SC actuators work with block valves?
- How many sc actuators can you fit on a block?
- Can multiple SC valves be controlled by a single SC actutor?
- Can the process of changing a diaphragm on a SCA equipped valve be automated?
- With SCT, can a skid, a suite, or even an entire facility be configured to change diaphragms simultaneously?
- Can a manual SCA equipped valve be converted to an automated version?
- How do you come up with the claim that a SCA equipped valve can pay for itself in just a few diaphragm changes?
- Are there loose parts to manage during a diaphragm change? Only the diaphragm.
- Are tools necessary to change a diaphragm. In some cases no. What tools are necessary? Depends on the series. The TWS series requires an allen wrench or screwdriver. The TWC series requires no tools.
- Can a SCA work with my existing diaphragms? Can I continue to use my current diaphragms?
- Can SCT be licensed? Is the company for sale?
- Who is behind 1 Valve and SC Technology?
- Can I purchase SC technology through my current distributor?
- Does 1 Valve offer diaphragm change maintenance services on its valves?
- Can I sign my company up to be a 1 Valve certified maintenance provider? What is required?
- Does 1 Valve offer custom design services?
- What industries?
- What applications?
- What valve types?
- Does it only work with diaphragm valves?
- Does it work with globe valves?
- Does it work with other types of diaphragm valves, such as radial and weirless?
- If I automate SC diaphragm replacement, how many diaphragm changes can I make before reloading? (Wording)
- FUTURE: Is it possible to change a diaphragm without shutting down the process?
- FUTURE: Can a SCA equipped valve eliminate the need to shut down a continuous process for diaphragm changes?
- What sizes are available?
- Where are they made?
- What materials are available?
- What instrumentation packages work with SC actuators?
- What type of testing has been done? Is the testing third party testing?
- Does 1 Valve offer products other than valves?
- Is 1 Valve a publicly traded company?
- Can SC actuators be ganged together?
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