摘要 |
An improved diverter valve cartridge plate is disclosed. The plate may comprise a single, solid machined piece of material. The plat comprises a sealing portion integrated with a steel portion of plate to form a single integrated assembly. In an embodiment, the plate may be heat-treat hardened and may be hard-surface treated. In an embodiment, the plate may be coated. In an embodiment, the plate may be heat treat hardened stainless steel. In an embodiment, the plate may include a raised bridge area between port holes to mitigate or substantially eliminate a disc arm of the diverter valve from binding. In an embodiment, the plate may be sized and arranged to accommodate the form, fit and function of diverter valve plates for any sized diverter valve and for any size openings. |