SB Self-cleaning CO2 valve
The Alfa Laval SB self cleaning CO2 valve is a selv regulating valve to control the flow of carbon dioxide in tank top systems and other applications in order to vent and/or pressurize a vessel. Fully cleanable and self-draining, this hygienic valve provides safe, reliable and cost-effective gas management.
Self regulating valve that controls the flow of carbon dioxide through tank top systems and other
- Cost-effective, hygienic design
- Safe, reliable operation
- Minimized risk of overpressure and underpressure
- Self-cleaning and self-draining
- Straightforward installation
This gas management, self regulating valve is designed to vent and/or pressurize vessels used in hygienic applications, mainly used in brewery industries.
How does the self regulating valve work
Construction
The self cleaning valve consists of an AISI 316L stainless steel valve housing, spring, plug and EPDM seal. The valve housing consists of two components held together by a threaded connection. Inside there is a valve body made of polypropylene and a stainless steel spring to keep the body in open position.
The SB valve is typically positioned as an integrated part of the gas/CIP pipe at the top plate. It can be mounted at an angle of 45° (maximum) to the ideal vertical position. It can also be integrated with a SCANDI BREW® tank top system.
Operating principle
The stainless steel spring forces the hygienic valve body open, enabling the full flow of gas to pass through the valve in both directions. To force the valve body into closed position, CIP fluid flows in a countercurrent direction against the spring. Due to the force of the liquid, the valve closes. A special drilled opening in the valve body ensures hygienic cleaning of all valve parts.
Safe, reliable operation
The straightforward design of this gas management valve, featuring an internal polypropylene valve body and stainless steel spring, provides long-lasting operation. By minimizing the risk of overpressure or under pressure, the self cleaning valve contributes to safe, reliable operation and maximum uptime.
Hygienic self-cleaning valve
Manufactured of AISI 316L stainless steel, the hygienic valve features a special drilled opening in the valve body, which effectively cleans all valve parts during Cleaning-in-Place (CIP). This minimizes the risk of contamination. Alfa Laval 3.1 traceability certification is also available upon request.
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