Diaphragm valve for hygiene-focused processes
Ensure aseptic conditions and precise flow control in sensitive liquid processing, perfect for maintaining the sterility required in pharmaceutical and biotech production lines.
The Unique DV-ST UltraPure from Alfa Laval is a versatile diaphragm valve engineered for aseptic fluid handling in biopharmaceutical and personal care processes. Featuring a compact, lightweight design, it offers numerous configurations with high-grade valve bodies and diaphragm materials like EPDM and PTFE to meet specific production needs. The valve’s weir-type construction ensures reliable sealing and prolonged diaphragm life, even during continuous steam operation at temperatures up to 150°C. Engineered for both pneumatic and manual operations, it integrates seamlessly into production lines, handling pressures up to 10 bar. The valve’s stainless steel actuators are available in standard and high-pressure versions, with options for ATEX certification for explosive environments. Highly resistant to corrosion, the DV-ST UltraPure aligns with strict GMP and FDA standards, ensuring suitability for producing injectable insulin, monoclonal antibodies, sterile eye drops, and more. Supported by Alfa Laval’s Q-doc package, it ensures complete traceability and ease of validation, while the ThinkTop control units enhance cleaning efficiency, reducing CIP liquid use by up to 95%. With a dedicated global service network, the valve promises minimal downtime and maximized return on investment.
Benefits
- Ensures contamination-free production with fully aseptic operation.
- Prolongs diaphragm life and reduces maintenance frequency, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Adapts to high-pressure conditions, enhancing safety and reliability in demanding processes.
- Complies with GMP and FDA standards, supporting regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Enhances cleaning efficiency, significantly cutting down on CIP liquid usage.
- Applications
- Personal care,Aseptic liquids,Biopharmaceuticals,Biotech,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Parenteral drugs,Sterile eye drops,Monoclonal antibodies,Skincare serums,Injectable insulin,Vaccine formulations,Cleanroom cosmetics,Oral suspension antibiotics,Hormonal creams,Protein-based biologics
- Steps before
- Purification,Mixing,Heating,Cell cultivation
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Quality control,Packaging,Documentation
- Input ingredients
- pharmaceutical ingredients,biotech materials,hygienic process fluids,aseptic solutions,steam for sterilization
- Output ingredients
- processed pharmaceutical ingredients,sterilized biotech materials,hygienically managed fluids,aseptically controlled solutions
- Valve operation
- Pneumatic/Manual
- Actuator material
- Stainless steel/Composite
- Diaphragm material
- EPDM/PTFE/TFM
- Actuator type
- Standard/High pressure
- Operating pressure
- Up to 10 bar
- Temperature range
- Up to 150°C
- Surface finish
- Low Ra
- Certification
- ATEX
- Compliance
- FDA/USP/TSE/ADI
- Cure identification
- Cure dates,compound tracking
- Actuation options
- NC/NO/Air/Air
- Sensing and control units
- Available
- Actuator control
- Pneumatic / Manual
- Pressure range
- Product pressure up to 10 bar
- Diaphragm operation
- Manual handle / Pneumatic actuator
- Valve operation
- Normally closed / Normally open / Air/Air
- Use environment
- Aseptic / Hygienic
- Automation level
- Manual / Pneumatic
- Temperature handling
- Continuous steam operation up to 150°C
- Diaphragm life
- Reliable,long-life
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High corrosion resistance
- Temperature resistance
- Up to 150°C
- Temperature Resistance
- Up to 150°C
- Aseptic Operations
- Yes
- Use Case
- Pharmaceutical,Biotech,Hygienic Processes
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Valve body material
- Stainless steel
- Valve size
- Customizable
- Discharge method
- Weir-type design
- Handle type
- Manual or pneumatic
- Actuator type
- Slim/High Pressure,Stainless steel
- Diaphragm Material
- EPDM,PTFE/EPDM,TFM/PTFE
- Actuator Type
- Pneumatic or Manual
- Pressure Handling
- Up to 10 bar
- Actuator Configuration
- Normally Closed (NC),Normally Open (NO),Air/Air Activated (A/A)
- Valve Body Material
- Standard Low-Ferrite,Optional High Alloy
- Sensing and Control Equipment
- Control Units,Position Indicators,Stroke Limiters,Valve Positioners
- Handle Type
- Stainless Steel or Composite
- ATEX Certification
- Available for Diaphragm Actuators
- Surface Finish
- High-grade with Low Ra
- 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.