Valves

HOW DOES A VALVE WORK?

A valve is installed between two pipelines and allows control of the flow rate and direction of a medium. The medium flows into the valve body through the inlet and reaches the closure component of the valve. This component regulates the flow speed of the medium before it exits through the outlet. Depending on the valve design, samples can be taken from the respective section or backflow of the medium can be prevented. 

ADVANTAGES OF VALVES IN HYGIENIC PROCESSES 

• Precise dosing enables consistently high product quality. 

• Flow direction control 

• Complete separation between two liquids 

• Valve regulation can be automated. 

• Suitable for high-pressure and high-temperature applications 

DIFFERENT TYPES OF VALVES 

Valves used in hygienic processes differ significantly in structure and function. Various valves are available for effective and safe flow control: 

• Shut-off Valves: These valves control the opening and closing of sections in pipeline systems. A ball or a flap regulates the flow of the liquid. 

• Double Seat Valves: Double seat valves enable the contamination-free conveyance of two different media through a pipeline system. The valve has two independently controllable closure components. 

• Sampling Valves: These valves are suitable for controlled sampling of liquids in a pipeline section. 

• Control Valves: Control valves regulate the flow and pressure in the pipeline for consistent product quality. Sensitive components in the conveyed liquid are protected. 

• Check Valves: Check valves protect the pipeline from backflowing liquids. When the liquid flows in the intended direction, the valve is open. If the flow stops or changes direction, the valve closes. 

• Pressure Relief Valves: These valves prevent excessive operating pressures in the production facility. 

HYGIENIC APPLICATIONS OF VALVES 

Shut-off valves are frequently used in the beverage and food industry. Additives and auxiliary substances must be precisely dosed for consistent product quality. 

In hygienic processes, standardized cleaning procedures are an integral part of the production process. Double seat valves reliably prevent cleaning agents from encountering the conveyed medium. 

Regular sampling for quality control in the production of pharmaceutical products is made possible by sampling valves. The valve construction ensures that no contamination can occur during sampling. 

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