Sanitary Valves

Valves

Sanitary valves form the core function of turning flow streams on and off and directing them through different paths in a process. There are many different types of valves to choose from depending on the function and the application:

Sanitary Stem Valves: These valves have spherical bodies of many shapes and sizes and a stem with seat that are designed for clean-ability. With many variations in function (Shutoff, divert, multiport, bypass, pressure relief, throttling) these valves are some of the most commmonly used types of valves seen in sanitary process facilities.
Mixproof Valves: A more complex form of sanitary stem valve with multiple sealing seats, these are used in valve clusters and allow for product fluid and CIP fluid to flow through the valve body simultaneously while preventing the two fluids from contact contamination. This allows plants to efficiently run product lines and clean circuits while minimizing downtime.
Aseptic Valves: Specialized versions of valves createed to provide the highest possible protection against microorganism contamination into sterile processes.
Butterfly valves: Simple, economical and easy to clean on/off valves with a rotating wafer in the center for shutoff. These are very common valves and are used with manual handles or automatic actuators.
Check Valves: One way valves that prevent fluid from flowing in the wrong direction. Often used on pump outlets or on CIP return headers.
Diaphragm Valves: Most frequently used in pharmaceutical applications these valves use a rubber or plastic diaphragm to restrict or seal off flow.
Pressure Relief Valves: Spring loaded valves that automatically relieve line pressure above a certain set value to protect equipment and personnel from dangerous overpressure conditions occuring.
Sample Valves: Small compact valves with very short branches designed to allow operators to open and take a small stream of sample from product lines.
Vacuum breakers: The opposite of a pressure relief valve, these valves open when pressure conditions get too low, protecting equipment from vacuum conditions that could cause damage.