Pet Friendly 3-piece Tri-clamp® Sanitary Ball Valve Enjoy 85% Off [PAXZiOoQ]

Description:

The hygienic design of the valve is widely used in the field of food processing, beverage, and bio-pharmaceutical for shut-off fluids, gases, and steam. It is ideal for applications requiring a full flow body design to minimize line turbulence and pressure drop.

Features: 

• Fully encapsulated or cavity filled with PTFE.
• ISO 5211 Mounting Pad
• High pressure applications
• Full Port design
• The design allows for serviceability without removing the complete valve from the line

Technical Specifications:

• Size: 1"- 4"
• Body Material: Stainless steel 304
• 2 Way or 3 way
• Clamp connection
• Max pressure: 600 PSI WOG
• Working temperature: -65 Degrees to 300 Degrees F
• Surface finish: All surfaces which come directly or indirectly in contact with the product are machined to 0.625 micron (25 micro inch Ra, 180 Grit).
• Seal material: PTFE
• Stem material: SS 304 /316 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ball valves

• Are ball valves suitable for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications?

Response:

Only if they have a cavity-filled seal (encapsulated seal) or available ports for cleaning with CIP/SIP.

The common ball valve has a dead space between the ball and valve body and the product can get trapped in this dead space of the valve and bacterial growth could be possible. 

• Are all Tri-Clamp® ball valves sanitary or hygienic?

Response:

Not necessarily. In the market there are ball valves with Tri-Clamp® end connections that are not sanitary because they do not have the cavity-filled seal.

We recommend checking the specifications and drawings of these valves before you buy them.