Which Valves Are Needed In The Food Industry?

Sanitary valves, as the name implies, refer to valves that meet sanitary standards (medical standards or food standards). The valve body must meet the sanitary standard of stainless steel. All parts in contact with the medium are mirror polished. The hygienic standards for valve components are mainly used in clean areas of food processing, pharmaceuticals, and hospitals, where high sanitation levels are required without physical and chemical hazards.

These valves must meet strict hygiene requirements to ensure that no pathogens can grow on them. In order for a valve to be considered hygienic, it must not have cracks or cavities that would prevent bacteria from growing and multiplying. Food-grade valves are usually made of stainless steel, and they also need to be able to be cleaned and sanitized to meet food safety standards.

Sanitary valve features: The sealing surface of the sanitary valve seat must be made of non-toxic materials, such as stainless steel for hard seals and soft seals such as PTFE, VITON, silicone and food-grade silicone.

The more common sanitary valves are: sanitary pneumatic ball valve, sanitary electric ball valve, sanitary check valve, sanitary diaphragm valve, etc. The valve has requirements for its valve body material and sealing material, and the material is basically stainless steel. While plastic, brass, and other materials can be used for sanitary applications, most people prefer stainless steel.

Below, I will introduce some automated sanitary valves commonly used in the food and beverage industry in detail.

Pnuematic Sanitary Ball Valves

● The inside of the valve body is precisely polished and sterilized, which is hygienic and food safe
● T-type and L-type three-way ball valve, good diversion performance
● Quick on and off, 1 million lifespan
● Widely used in beer engineering, food engineering,

Electric Solenoid Sanitary Valve

● Quick tri-clamp connection. Easy to install.

● Sanitary. Offering the food grade solution for the food industry, medical industry and other applications which need food grade.

● Available in stainless steel 304 or 316.

● FDA approved.

● Available in 12VDC, 24VDC, 24VAC, 110VAC, 220VAC voltage.

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