Precision is essential during dialysis, particularly hemodialysis which involves drawing a patient’s blood out of the body to be cleaned of waste and toxins. Humphrey Products offers diaphragm isolated direct solenoid valves for hemodialysis that have a proven track record, durable design and high flow rates for clinical and at-home settings.
Learn more about the beneficial features of solenoid valves.
Simple Construction and Compact Design
Home hemodialysis equipment is compact, and media control valves must be as well. Direct solenoid valves are well-suited for confined spaces, requiring only electrical control from a power supply to operate efficiently. They can deliver an appropriate flow capacity without requiring other power sources such as a piloting media.
The simple, single diaphragm-poppet flexing construction is controlled directly by the solenoid operator and requires few parts. That creates a very reliable product and lowers the risk of operational issues.
Versatile
Diaphragm isolated solenoid valves have an improved range of chemical compatibility, making them a versatile solution for dialysis equipment. These valves are available with a variety of wetted elastomer materials to withstand operating conditions and media up to 203⁰ F. That versatility makes them suitable for system designs catering to different patient needs.
Humphrey Products valves for dialysis equipment feature:
- Manifold subbase and inline direct piping types
- Choice of EPDM, FKM and FFKM elastomers and Radel™ body
- 2- and 3-port configurations
- Encapsulated coil to protect valve in wet environments
- Up to 60 psi media pressures
The simple, flexible design enhances valve performance and reliability, ensuring patient safety and comfort during long-term treatment. Humphrey valves are customizable for various flow rates, pressure settings and safety features that are necessary for dialysis equipment.
Energy Efficiency and Flow Control
Safe control of blood and dialysate flow will impact the effectiveness of toxin removal and fluid balance. By design, inert solenoid valves respond quickly for precise flow and volume delivery during treatment.
Valves for dialysis equipment can also provide proportional control for variable flow output requirements. That reduces the need for multiple components to accomplish variable flow outputs, resulting in energy-efficient equipment and longer service life.
Custom Medical Valve Solutions at Humphrey Products
Our dialysis equipment valve solutions are engineered to control aggressive media in harsh environments while maintaining critical performance. Contact our team for product information.