Process Control Valves
A new, patented 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 through 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.
