A compact aseptic control valve suitable for use in critical areas such as bioreactors, pharmaceuticals, biologics and food processing, has been added to the Badger Meter valve range. The Series SCV-09, available from Pump Engineering, is a modulating diaphragm style valve which meets the manufacturing standards established by the 3A Sanitary Standards.
The valve uses a patented sealing arrangement which has the advantages of a diaphragm valve, avoiding metal-to-metal contact which could result in metal particles being released into sensitive products, while giving a similar level of control to a metal plug and seat.
The self-draining, isolated seal design enables the valve to be used in applications where quick assembly and disassembly for effective cleaning is essential, for example clean-in-place (CIP) and sanitize-in-place (SIP) processes. It features internal surfaces which are electro-polished and finished to 0.4µm Ra, a heavy-duty Tri-Clamp body / bonnet connection and 2 x 1/8” NPT connections for venting, purging and sterilisation.
In addition to its 3A rating, the SCV-09 valve is designed in accordance with ASME BPE-2005 and meets ANSI/FCI 70-2 class VI shut-off rating. It is available in sizes ½” ¾” and 1” body in 316L S/S, is ideally suited for low to medium flow rates and has a maximum operating pressure of 10 Bar.
To suit specific application requirements the valves can be supplied with a choice of actuators along with a range of accessories, such as; solenoids, limit switches, gauges, I/P converters, filters and regulators.