Product Made in Japan
Manufacturer: IHARA SCIENCE CORPORATION
Model: DVF Series
Features
The KAIHEI-KUN Series features pipe joints with internal metal diaphragms offering lighter weights, compact size, and outstanding cost-performance compared to conventional metal diaphragm valves. Thanks to a new concept featuring pipe joints as the key element, valve functions are on the same level as the existing metal diaphragm valve DVE Series while realizing outstanding lightweight.
- Features a stainless steel diaphragm to realize outstanding airtightness and durability (also available in Ni-Co alloy diaphragm specifications).
- Valve open/close possible with approximately 90-degree rotation (Standard: round handle).
- Degrease cleansing treatment by precision cleaning of wetted parts.
- Clean-room assembly and packing.
- Optional specifications: Bottom-mount brackets and handles are also available
Specifications
Nominal Size |
1/4” |
3/8″&1/2″ |
Working Pressure |
Vac. ~1 MPa |
Working Temperature Range |
-10~+80°C |
Cv Value (*1) |
0.3 |
0.7 |
Connection Fittings(*2′ |
VTF (Metal Gasket Seal Type Fittings) |
BI-LOK (Double Pressure Ring) |
|
(*1) VTF (male) connection. Varies according to connection and size.
(*2) Can also be used with other connections. Please contact our Sales Division.
Nominal Size |
1/4” |
3/8″ & 1/2″ |
Weight (*,) |
(Manual Valve) |
(Manual Valve) |
115g |
260g |
(Automatic Valve) |
(Automatic Valve) |
235g |
475g |
Inner Volume (*3) |
1.3c |
4.9cc |
Operation Durability’*4) |
(Manual Valve |
More than 100,000 times |
(Automatic Valve1/4″) |
More than 2.000.000 times |
(Automatic Valve3/8″, 1/2″) |
More than 2,000.000 times |
(*3) VTF (male) connection: Value in valve-open state.
(*4) 1MPa: Our company’s test values in N2 gas insertion test.
Main Materials

|
Part Name |
Material |
1 |
Body |
SUS316L |
2 |
Disk |
PCTFE |
3 |
Diaphragm |
SUS631/Co-Ni Alloy |
4 |
Diaphragm Retainer |
SUS304 |
5 |
Bonnet |
SUS304 |
6 |
Handle |
Resin Treatment |
7 |
Bonnet |
SCS13A |
8 |
Cover |
A5056 |
Number Notation

Dimensions (Manual)
 |
 |
VTF (Male) (mm) |
Model |
Size |
L |
H |
w |
DVF-4VM |
1/4″ |
58 |
38.2 |
40 |
DVF-8VM |
1/2″ |
76 |
41.3 |
40 |
|
|
 |
VTF (Female) (mm) |
Model |
Size |
L |
H |
w |
DVF-4VF |
1/4″ |
70.6 |
38.2 |
40 |
DVF-8VF |
1/2″ |
90 |
41.3 |
40 |
|
|
 |
BI-LOK (mm) |
Model |
Size |
L |
H |
w |
DVF-4D |
1/4″ |
64 |
38.2 |
40 |
DVF-6D |
3/8″ |
77 |
41.3 |
40 |
DVF-8D |
1/2″ |
82.6 |
41.3 |
40 |
|
Dimensions (bracket)

Optional Specifications: with a Bracket (mm) |
Size |
h |
A |
B |
C |
1/4″ |
11 |
26 |
26 |
25.4 |
3/8″ |
16 |
34 |
32 |
28 |
1/2″ |
16 |
34 |
32 |
28 |