With Alfa Laval Unique Sampling Valves you can take representative samples in a variety of hygienic processes including food and beverage, personal care and biopharm. These reliable single and double-seat valves provide the high accuracy, exceptional reproducibility and excellent reliability required for high quality, cost-effective sampling. The ergonomically designed handle ensures exceptional control and convenience during operation.
The valve consists of three parts, a valve body, an actuator and a membrane seal. The rubber membrane seal is placed on the stem of the actuator and works as a stretchable plug.
The valve bodies and actuators are interchangeable. The single seat valve can be upgraded to a double seat valve by replacing the handle or actuator with an upgrade kit - see ordering leaflet for accessories.
Valve body: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4404 (316L) with 3.1 cert.
Actuator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4301 (304), 1.4404 (316L)
Membrane seal: . . . . . . . . . .EPDM, silicone
Size 4 for low-viscosity products such as water, beer, wine and liquid milk. Viscosity: (cP) 0100. Max. particle size: 2.5mm (0.098 in)
Size 10 for high-viscosity products such as fruit yoghurt, syrup and ice cream. Viscosity: (cP) 01000. Max. particle size: 7mm (0.276 in)
Size 25 is for products with very high viscosity such as jam. Max. particle size: 20mm (0.787 in)
Designed for standard hygienic sampling, the single-seat sampling valve has two positions: open and shut. It can easily be upgraded to a double-seat valve by replacing the handle or actuator with an upgrade kit.
The specially engineered Unique double seat sampling valves are an excellent choice for applications that require higher cleanability. Its patented double seat technology ensures higher cleanability and sterilization of the valve seat and pipe connections. Designed for truly sterile sampling, the double-seat sampling valve has three positions: open, shut and sterilization.