This product is used for sanitary shut-off applications in process systems that require the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility. Typical applications include isolating sections of piping to prevent cross-contamination between different stages of production, controlling the flow of fluids in sensitive processes, and maintaining sterile conditions in food and beverage production lines. The valve is essential in systems where precise control and complete isolation of media are necessary to ensure product quality and safety. It is suitable for handling a variety of clean, non-abrasive liquids and gases, including water, chemicals, gases, and other fluids that are compatible with the selected elastomers and valve materials. High temperature and demanding process conditions can be managed through the careful selection of materials, ensuring reliable operation in a wide range of sanitary applications.
Manually operated adjusting knob: The manually operated knob allows for precise control over the valve's open or closed position, ensuring reliable shutoff when needed.
Vent hole: The valve features a vent hole that detects diaphragm or seat failure, providing early leak detection and protecting non-wetted components. This feature ensures the valve’s suitability for sanitary applications requiring strict hygiene and process integrity.
Pressure-Containing Parts: The valve’s pressure-containing components are machined from solid bar stock materials, providing consistent wall thickness and superior structural integrity compared to castings, which can have variations in wall thickness.
Body and Trim: Standard material is type 316L stainless steel mechanically polished to a uniform 20 RA surface finish. Electropolishing for enhanced surface finish is offered at an additional cost.
Housing & Internal Components: The housing and its internal components are non-wetted parts, meaning they do not come into contact with the process fluid or gas. These components are typically made from 316L stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and durability
Self-Draining: The inclined toroidal geometry connecting the inlet to the flow chamber allows the valve to self-drain.
In-Line Porting: In line Sanitary Tri-Clamp connections are standard. Mounting in the horizontal upright position is highly recommended as it is the only position that drains water away from the valve trim, otherwise the valve can operate in any orientation.
Inline Serviceable: Capable of being serviced inline. The process lines must be depressurized before any servicing of this product. All trim components can be replaced, inspected, or cleaned by removing the sanitary clamp.
This valve is operating using a rotating stem controlled by a manual adjustment knob. To close the valve, simply turn the adjustment knob clockwise until the valve is fully shut, creating a secure seal that isolates the flow. To open the valve, rotate the adjustment knob counterclockwise, allowing the process media to flow freely through the system. This straightforward design ensures precise control and reliable operation. When the valve is in the open position, the media flows through an unobstructed path that minimizes turbulence and potential contamination. When closed, a sealing element, such as a diaphragm or seat, creates a tight barrier, preventing cross-contamination and maintaining process sterility.