3-A certified as meeting sanitary design standards, these valves control the flow of liquids in food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic plants. Made of stainless steel, they won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. They have a highly polished surface, leaving no crevices for bacteria to grow. These valves connect to quick-clamp fittings—also known as tri-clamp fittings—so they’re easily taken apart for frequent sanitizing.

Valves open to the full port size, so they won’t restrict flow. They can be disassembled by hand since their two-piece body is held together by bolts and wing nuts, making them easier to take apart for cleaning than traditional three-piece ball valves. The mica-filled PTFE seal resists food-processing chemicals, organic food acids, and fat and oil. It resists high heat and pressure better than standard PTFE seals.

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To maintain sanitary standards in food and beverage applications, these valves have sanitary quick-clamp connections and polished internal surfaces for easy cleaning. The three-piece bolted body comes apart for access to internal components without unthreading pipe connections and removing the valve from your line. They have a ball-valve design that provides higher flow rates than other air-driven valves. All operate on compressed air to automatically start and stop flow faster than motor-driven valves. You must control the air to the actuator using either an electric pilot valve or a manual on/off valve (not included). These valves do not require a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and the outlet for operation. All are full port, so they do not restrict flow.

Body is 316 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance. The actuator is directly mounted to the valve body to minimize movement and reduce wear. A visual flow indicator on the top of the actuator shows whether the valve is open or closed. The manual override allows you to operate the valve during power outages.

Single-acting actuators only require air pressure to open the valve; they automatically spring closed when the air turns off. These valves are normally closed unless actuated. Double-acting actuators require air pressure to open and close the valve. Once actuated, these valves remain actuated until air pressure is applied, so they do not have a valve starting position.

Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.