Alfa Laval Sanitary Valves and Tri-Clover® Valves

Valves and Automation Systems for Your Hygienic Process Needs

Sanitary Valves Product Lineup | Valutech Inc

Valutech carries Alfa Laval’s complete line of sanitary valves that adhere to the highest hygienic standards for virtually every possible sanitary process. We offer single-seat, mixproof, butterfly, ball, check, and regulating valves across a wide range of models to suit virtually every application in the personal care, food & beverage, dairy, and bio-pharma industries. In addition, Valutech carries control tops for optimal valve control and supervision of every model of Alfa Laval sanitary valve.

We specifically carry the following styles of valves:

A summary of the sanitary valves Valutech carries is listed below, along with the available models in each category.

Sanitary Valves

Find the style and model that is right for your hygienic process below:

Alfa Laval Tri-Clover® Single Seat and Double Seat Valves

Single Seat Sanitary Valves | Valutech Inc

Alfa Laval’s single seat valves are reliable and versatile in order to maintain uninterrupted production at a high hygienic standard. A small number of components and a straightforward design reduce service requirements and ensure product safety.

The Unique 7000 series of valves have modularly designed, meaning there are various possible port and body combinations, with valve bodies being weld-free and featuring a stainless-steel construction. Double Seat Valves or “Mix-Proof Valves”, allow product to flow in one housing and CIP solution in the other, without risk of co-mingling and reduce the number of single-seat valves needed while increasing automation capabilities.

Available Models: 7000 – Standard, 7000 – Tangential, 7000 – Tank, 7000 – Aseptic, 7000 – Long Stroke, 7711 – Regulating

Tri-Clover®LKB Butterfly Valves

Butterfly Sanitary Valve | Valutech Inc

LKB Butterfly Valves are an economical 2-way sanitary valve, available in manual and air-actuated varieties. LKB valves are available in the standard LKB version, as well the UltraPure LKBU model. UltraPure products are designed and documented to meet the stringent demands of within industries such as the bio-pharmaceutical and personal care industries.

Connections: Tri-Clamp, Weld and Flange ends.
Maximum Pressure: 145 psi
Sizes Available: 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 4”
Temperature Range: 10°C to 95°C (up to 140°C when not in operation)
Material: 304L and 316L SS
Seals: EPDM, FPM, HNBR, PFA, Silicone.
Surface Finish: SFF1 (≤ Ra 32 μin) and SFF4 (UltraPure version; ≤ Ra 20 μin)

Sanitary Butterfly Valves

Tri-Clover®LKC Check Valves

Sanitary Check Valves | Valutech Inc

Non-return valves, also known as check valves, are designed for use in hygienic installations to prevent reverse product flow. This provides protection for process equipment that can be affected by reverse flow and prevents pressure surges and/or system shutdown.

In addition, UltraPure LKCU models are available for systems with high hygienic standards.

Sizes Available: 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 4”
Material: 304L and 316L SS
Seals: EPDM, FPM, HNBR, PFA, Silicone.
Surface Finish: SFF1 (≤ Ra 32 μin) and SFF4 (UltraPure version; ≤ Ra 20 μin)
Maximum Pressure: 145 psi
Temperature Range: -10°C to 140°C

Alfa Laval Air Blow Check Valve

Air Blow Check Valves | Valutech Inc

Air Blow check valves are spring-loaded plug-style valves used to evacuate product materials or CIP media, as well as air-agitation of tanks for through mixing of products in hygienic industries.

The pressure range of the valve is dependant on the type of clamp used; contact Valutech for more details.

Sizes Available: 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 4”
Material: 304L and 316L SS

Mixproof Valves

unique Mixproof Sanitary Valves | Valutech Inc

Alfa Laval’s mixproof valves are based upon a modular design system, capable of customization for virtually any hygienic process, and feature leakage detection. They can also be fitted with Alfa Laval’s SpiralClean system for efficient cleaning of the pugs and leakage chamber.

Mixproof valves offer high flexibility by centralizing the load of multiple valves into one, as well as allowing for future upgrades to your existing system. Only Alfa Laval mixproof valves meet both 3-A sanitary standards and PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) requirements.

Standard configurations of our Unique mixproof valves are as follows:

Unique Basic: CIP and low cost solutions

Unique SeatClean: Standard Solutions

Unique HighClean: High hygienic solutions

Unique UltraClean: Highest hygienic solution

Unique PMO: Pasteurized Milk Ordinance compliant for drainage requirements and dairy operations (FDA)

Unique-TO – Tank Outlet: The Unique-TO ensures safe tank outlet operations when cleaning of pipelines is required up to the bottom of each tank.

SMP

For a more cost-effective alternative to Unique mixproof valves, Valutech offers Alfa Laval’s SMP line of mixproof valves.

There are 2 models: The standard version (SMP-BC) and the aseptic version (SMP-BCA); both are double-seal valves that can be configured with several valve bodies and components. As a result, they can even be used as stop or changeover valves; and configurations allow them to meet various requirements in sanitary applications.

SMP Mixproof Valves | Valutech Inc

Unique Sampling

Unique Sampling

Unique Sampling valves are designed for sterilization before and after each sample; they are used widely in the food, beverage & pharmaceutical industries

(Available as Manual or Actuated, Single or Double seat)

Max Pressure: 87 psi
Temperature Range: 1°C to 130°C
Max Sterilization Temperature: 121°C (dry steam, 2 bar)
Membrane Seal: EPDM, Silicone
Sizes: Low, High and Very High viscosity

Alfa Laval Regulating Valves

The Unique RV-ST regulating valve features an integrated IP converter and push-and-play setup, and is ideal for high-volume sanitary liquid processing applications. It can safely control process flows with Kv values between 9 and 246 m3/hour, and is designed for fluid handling duties such as metering, blending, weighing and filling.

Corrosion-free features, such as tapered stainless-steel stems, ensure optimal product safety in stringently regulated hygienic industries. The maximum operating pressure is 145 psi, and the operating temperature range is -10 to 140 °C.

SPC-2 is a sanitary electro-pneumatic regulating valve for use in applications which require precision control of pressure, flow, temperature, level in tanks.

The maximum operating pressure is 145 psi, and the operating temperature range is 10 to 140 °C.

CPM-2 Constant Pressure Modulating Valve

CPM-2 Constant Pressure Modulating Valve

The Alfa Laval CPM-2 valve is designed to maintain either constant inlet or outlet pressure.

It is a self-operated constant pressure valve used on most HTST systems.

Models: CPMI-2 Constant-Pressure Modulating Inlet and CPMO-2 Constant-Pressure Modulating Outlet
Maximum Product Pressure: 145 psi.
Temperature Range: -10°C to 140°C
(higher maximum temperature available with optional features)
Air Pressure: 0 to 116 PSI. Air Connections R 1/4″ (BSP).
Product-Wetted Steel Parts: Acid-resistant steel, AISI 316L

Unique DV-ST Ultrapure Diaphragm Valves

Unique DV-ST Ultrapure Diaphragm Valves

The Unique DV-ST UltraPure Diaphragm valve is a standard BioPharma valve used in sterile and ultra-hygienic processes under manual or pneumatic operation.

Maximum Product Pressure: 145 psi
Maximum Air Pressure and Temperature: 87 psi | 80°C
Body Types: 2-way, T, Tank Outlet, Tandem, Multi-port.
Surface Finish: SFF1 or SFF4 (docs included)
3.1 Certificates, FDA, USP Class VI

Tri-Clover® SBV Ball Valves

Ball valves are ideal for applications requiring a full flow body design to minimize line turbulence and pressure drop. The new SBV line of ball valves from Alfa Laval has replaced the now-obsolete 5308 and 5309 series of ball valves.

Alfa Laval SBV’s provide on/off control with minimal pressure drop. The valve opening has a constant pipeline diameter, enabling free fluid flow in an open position; flow restriction is comparable to that of a straight tube. This makes the SBVs suitable for fluids with solid/abrasive particles, and conditions where gentle product treatment or pigging are major concerns.

Connections: Tri-Clamp, Weld ends.
Maximum Pressure: 520 psi
Temperature Range: -20°C to 150°C
Sizes Available: 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 4”

Material: 304L and 316L SS
Seals: EPDM, FPM, HNBR, PFA, Silicone.
Surface Finish: SFF1 (≤ Ra 32 μin)

Koltek Shutter Valves

Koltek Shutter Valves

Koltek valve is a manually or pneumatically operated valve. A PTFE shutter is operated by means of a handle or an actuator.

The valve consists of a rigid body with an internal cylindrical bore and 2 or 3 ports for pipe connection.

Maximum Temperature: 110°C
Maximum Pressure: 44 psi (against shutter), 145psi (behind shutter)
Air Pressure for Actuator: 73 – 116 psi
Air Connections: R 1/8″ (BSP), internal thread
Shutter in PTFE, EPDM

Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Horizontal Tank Valves

Designed for horizontal mounting directly on the tank wall, these tank valves improve cleanliness of the horizontal tank connections and ensure proper cleaning of the tank inlet and outlet.

The horizontal mixproof tank valve features many of the same components, such as the actuator, yoke, and seals (and therefore the same spare parts) as the standard mixproof valve. The double tangential design of the valve body ensures optimal drainage when the valve is mounted at the bottom of a flat-bottomed tank.

Maximum Pressure: 145 psi
Temperature Range: -5°C to 125°C

Alfa Laval Unique SSV Tangential Valves

Unique SSV tangential valves are designed for use in tank openings, and horizontally mounted drains, as well when conventional angles of installation cannot be achieved.

With a surface finish of Ra ≤ 32 μin, the smooth, weld-free valve body eliminates crevices that can trap bacteria. The design of the plug supports enhanced cleaning-in-place capabilities, and a double-acting lip seal that minimizes any risk of cross-contamination.

Maximum Pressure: 145 psi
Temperature Range: -10°C to 140°C

Valve Automation Products

ThinkTop® V70 and V50

Alfa Laval’s valve-top control units are designed to be used with any of their sanitary valve models, giving you control and supervision of your process’ parameters for as long as possible. They minimize downtime with a pre-configured tolerance band in conjunction with a no-touch sensor system, and retrofitting your existing system with them simple since they do not require special expertise or adaptors.

Alfa Laval control and indictor units are durable in indoor and outdoor applications, complying with NEMA 4/4X, IP66 and IP67 standards for dust and liquid penetration.

Available Models:

  • ThinkTop® V50
  • ThinkTop® V70
  • ThinkTop® Digital (Legacy)
  • ThinkTop® Basic (Legacy)
  • Unique Control LKB
  • IndiTop

ThinkTop® Digital

ThinkTop® Basic

Unique Control LKB

IndiTop

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