Diaphragm valves don’t have gland seals. The external sealing is assured by thin metal discs (diaphragms), which hermetically divide the spindle chamber from the fluid flow area. The main parts of the valves are made with the following materials.
 Hot forged brass body as per BS-218  Extruded brass for the spindle  Special spring steel for the spring  Engineering Plastics for seat sealing gaskets |