The Sanitary Ball Valve offers a hygienic and highly efficient solution for isolation or diversion in process piping systems. Featuring a full-bore (full-port) design, these valves ensure zero flow restriction, making them particularly suitable for viscous and particulate-laden liquids. Available in a wide range of configurations and actuation options, these valves are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
Design & Construction
Series Details
Actuation & Operation
Technical Specifications
Key Features
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Each ball valve features a forged, precision-machined ball with a full port, located within a robust valve body and flanges.
- Material: High-grade stainless steel (AISI 316L or AISI 304L)
- Surface Finish: Hygienic internal surface finish (Ra ≤ 0.8 μm)
- Seal Options: Comprehensive selection of FDA-compliant seals, including specially designed PTFE seals for aggressive media
- Cavity Filler and Purge Ports:
- Purge ports for cleaning the cavity during CIP cycles
- Optional PTFE cavity fillers to prevent product entrapment
Series 52 Ball Valve
- Three-piece construction: Body and two flanges
- Options: Cavity-filled versions or purge ports for superior cleanability
- Application: Highly hygienic applications requiring flexibility in cleaning operations
Series 53 Ball Valve
- Two-piece compact design: Body integrated with two precision flanges
- Benefits: Compact footprint combined with a highly hygienic construction
- Application: Ideal for space-constrained sanitary installations
Series 54 Ball Valve
- Versatile configurations: Available in 2-Way, 3-Way T-Port, and 3-Way L-Port versions
- Optional Heating Jacket: Maintains product temperature (heating or cooling)
- Application: Versatile for complex flow requirements and temperature-sensitive products
Series 55 Ball Valve
- Economical design: Manufactured using lost-wax casting methods
- Reliable performance: Robust, hygienic and cost-effective
- Application: Suitable for sanitary processes where budget efficiency is critical
- Manual Operation: Standard lever handles or multi-position handles available
- Pneumatic Operation: A range of pneumatic actuators suited to different media and pressure conditions
- Feedback Options:
- Open/Close sensor feedback
- 24V DC Direct I/O
- AS-i Protocol integration for advanced control systems
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size Range |
½” to 4” |
| End Connections |
Weld End, Sanitary Clamp End, Union, Threaded, I-Line, Flanged |
| Pressure Rating |
Dependent on the actuator and seal selection |
| Temperature Resistance |
Application-specific (seal dependent) |
| Body Material |
AISI 316L or AISI 304L Stainless Steel |
| Ball Material |
Forged Stainless Steel (AISI 316L / AISI 304L) |
| Surface Finish (product contact) |
Ra ≤ 0.8 μm |
| Seal Material Options |
EPDM, PTFE and others upon request |
- Full Bore Design: No flow restriction, ideal for viscous and particulate-laden fluids
- Purge Port Option: Facilitates complete CIP (Clean-In-Place) of the valve internals
- Cavity Fillers: Food-grade PTFE fillers prevent product entrapment
- Flexible Actuation: Manual or automatic operation for process integration
- Wide Range of End Connections: Compatible with ISO, DIN, RJT, IDF standards
- Feedback Integration: For modern automated process systems
- Body Style: 2-way or 3-way designs
- Port Configurations: L-Port, T-Port
- Heating Jacket: For thermal control of process media
- Seal Materials: Customised based on chemical and thermal compatibility
- Feedback and Automation: Basic feedback to advanced communication protocols
