Air-operated single-seat valves for food and beverage industries
Achieve precise flow control and elimination of downtime with durable, air-operated valves designed for seamless integration in food and beverage production lines.
The Alfa Laval Tri-Clover 700 Series is a set of robust air-operated single-seat valves specifically designed for food, dairy, and beverage industries. These valves eliminate metal-to-metal galling with rugged plastic stem bushings and ensure precise alignment with threaded stems and actuator shafts. Incorporating a remote-controlled compressed air mechanism, the valves feature minimal movable parts for reliable operation. They offer versatile configurations, including shut-off and divert options, adaptable for processes like flow diversion and stop valve operation. Available in sizes from 2″ to 4″, they employ 316L stainless steel for all wetted parts, ensuring durability and hygiene. Options for ThinkTop automation and a standard 32Ra surface finish allow seamless integration into sanitary production lines. Designed to withstand hydraulic shock, these valves assist in gap-filling applications, particularly where diverse flow management is needed for products such as milk, beer, and orange juice. With downloadable CAD models available, they support customization and ease of project planning.
Benefits
- Ensures long-term reliability with rugged plastic stem bushings that prevent metal wear.
- Enhances precision and alignment with threaded stem-to-actuator connection, reducing maintenance requirements.
- Adapts to diverse processing needs with multiple valve configurations for seamless flow control.
- Maintains hygiene with 316L stainless steel construction in all wetted components, crucial for sanitary processes.
- Offers easy integration and operational flexibility with ThinkTop automation options.
- Applications
- Food,Beverage,Sanitary applications,Dairy
- End products
- Milk,Infant formula,Orange juice,Cheese,Salad dressings,Ice cream mixes,Fruit juices,Yogurt,Liquid egg products,Beer
- Steps before
- Mixing,Heating,Pasteurization
- Steps after
- Flow Diversion,Quality Check,Filling
- Input ingredients
- compressed air,food materials,dairy products,beverages
- Output ingredients
- diverted flow,shut-off flow,processed fluid
- Valve Size
- 2" (50 mm) to 4" (102 mm)
- Valve Position
- Normally opened or closed
- Surface Finish
- 32Ra
- Material
- 316L stainless steel
- Actuator Stroke
- Short-stroke or long-stroke
- Automation Options
- ThinkTop
- Actuation
- Air-operated
- Valve Type
- Shut-off and divert valves
- Bonnet and Body Ferrule Design
- Heavy-duty
- Air-operated control
- Compressed air
- Automation level
- ThinkTop options
- Valve actuation
- Single-seat
- Flow diversion capabilities
- Multi-port
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch or project-based gaps
- Cleaning method
- Streamlined design for reduced maintenance
- Reliability features
- Rugged plastic stem bushings
- Valve Size
- 2" (50 mm) to 4" (102 mm)
- Valve Actuator Type
- Short-stroke / Long-stroke
- Surface Finish
- 32Ra
- Material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Valve Styles
- Shut-off / Divert
- Valve Ports
- Two to Five Ports
- Stem Bushing Material
- Rugged Plastic
- Actuation Method
- Air-operated
- Valve Position
- Normally Opened / Closed
- Bonnet and Body Design
- Heavy-duty Bonnet and Body Ferrule
- Automation options
- ThinkTop automation
- Control configuration
- Normally opened/closed
- Actuator type
- Short-stroke / Long-stroke
- Valve size options
- 2" (50 mm) to 4" (102 mm)
- Valve type
- Shut-off / Divert
- Surface finish
- 32Ra standard
- Valve body material
- 316L stainless steel
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.