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customized flow solutions Alfa Laval valve matrix solutions We are specialists in providing pre-built valve matrices customized to meet individual requirements. Our expertise helps ensure you the most efficient flow management, using as few components as possible and dealing effectively with key issues that include thermal cycling, cleanability, drainability and flow control. Alfa Laval valve matrix solutions can be supplied preassembled and pre-tested as well as fully wired and with all the necessary pneumatic tubing, junction boxes and control panels pre-connected. This means you can bring...

Performance in good hands Working with sanitary applications is a question of care, attention to detail and dedication to outstanding performance. Alfa Laval has a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions for sanitary applications based on our core technologies of separation, heat transfer and fluid handling. Superior safety, gentle efficiency and uncompromising cleanliness are the hallmarks of our sanitary valves and automation, pumps, heat exchangers, tubes and fittings, and separation, filtration and tank equipment. Which is why customers in the food, biopharm and other demanding...

Mixproof valves Mixproof valves provide maximum flexibility and safety in sanitary flow processing by making it possible to handle two different fluids at the same time, with no risk of cross-contamination. Using two independent plugs and seals means a single mixproof valve can often replace two or more valves of other types. Alfa Laval supplies several different designs of mixproof valves, all with leakage detection, that help boost reliability and safety levels. They enable you to design versatile set-ups that are both costeffective and low-maintenance, as well as providing you with important...

Cut-away views of the plug and seat design in Unique mixproof valves. Greater flexibility The modular concept behind Unique mixproof valves means you only pay for the exact features and capabilities you need. This gives you rapid pay­ ack b and maximum return on investment. The concept also enables easy upgrades with additional features and functionalities, if your needs change. This ensures exceptional flexibility in designing your processing installation. Reliable operation The unique design of these mixproof valves, featuring a guided and protected radial seal, provides long-lasting operation....

Unique mixproof valves The Unique mixproof valve concept is the ideal solution for any process application where high process safety and flexibility as well as the lowest total cost of ownership are required. The Alfa Laval Unique mixproof valve con­ ept c provides modular solutions that you can easily tailor to your specific require­ ents. This also means you m only pay for the exact features and capabilities you really need. Unique UltraClean mixproof valve unique mixproof control ACTIVATION cleaning option PLUG cleaning option VALVE BODY The selection guide illustrates the many combinations...

To assist you in the selection, these standard con­ gura­ions are available. You can choose to use fi t these directly or add additional features to ensure the valve suits your specific needs. Unique Basic has the basic com­ onents p that provide significant safety and leakage detection. It features an actuator without seat lift and unbalanced plugs. Unique SeatClean is the choice for standard installations that handle products with solids. Seat lift during normal cleaning procedures cleans the plugs and seats. A balanced­lower plug eliminates­the risk of mixing products by pressure shock or...

Unique mixproof large particle valve For applications with very large particles or highly viscous fluids, the Unique mixproof large particle (LP) valve offers the same basic advantages as Unique mixproof valves but are specially designed with large openings up to 45 mm in diameter. SMP mixproof range The SMP mixproof valve is cost-effective alternative to Unique mixproof valves yet still provides the advantages of mixproof design. The range is available in both on-off and changeover versions. The SMP mixproof valves are double-seat, self-draining units with no seat lift. They provide maximum...

Unique mixproof tank outlet valves Same basic advantages as the Unique mixproof valves but specially designed for vertical and horizontal mounting directly on the tank wall at the inlets and outlets. Unique mixproof tank outlet valve For tank inlet and outlet applications, the Unique mixproof tank outlet (TO) valve offers full drain­ bility and provides a cleanability all the way up to the tank without any risk of cross-contamination. Unique mixproof horizontal tank outlet valve Offers the same basic advantages as Unique mixproof valves but is specially designed for horizontal mounting directly...

Single seat valves Single seat valves feature one single contact surface between the plug and the seat. They are one of the fundamental building blocks in virtually every kind of process installation. This means they have to be supremely reliable and versatile in order to maintain uninterrupted production with a high hygiene standard. The Alfa Laval range of single seat valves bears the designations Unique SSV and Unique SSSV, and consists of large numbers of purpose-designed­valve units that are particularly robust and flexible. The most for your money You benefit from a relatively simple, straightforward...

Exceptional hygiene The valve body is made from a single disc of stain­ less steel with a Ra<0.8 µm final internal surface finish. The weld-free, ball-shaped body eliminates bacterial traps, and the design of the plug and seal support more effective cleaning and exceptional hygiene. The double-acting lip seal mini­ mizes any risk of product contamination by air or dirt. Low cost of ownership The design of these valves makes them easy to clean and keep clean, with a minimum of maintainable parts. This saves you time, resources, manpower and inventory. The costs of ownership are reduced still further...