Product Overview
Our Sanitary Manual 3-Piece Tri-Clamp Ball Valve is engineered specifically for high-purity fluid control applications across the food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.
Featuring a 3-piece split body design, this valve allows for incredibly easy maintenance, cleaning, and seal replacement without needing to fully dismantle the pipeline. The quick-install Tri-Clamp (Ferrule) ends ensure a secure, leak-proof, and highly hygienic connection that meets stringent sanitary standards.
Key Features & Benefits
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Hygienic Design: Mirror-polished interior ($Ra \le 0.4\,\mu\text{m}$) prevents product accumulation and bacterial growth, supporting CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) processes.
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3-Piece Structure: Easy to disassemble. Simply remove the body bolts to service the internal seats and seals, drastically reducing downtime.
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Full Port Flow: The valve inner diameter matches the pipe diameter, ensuring maximum flow rate and minimal pressure drop.
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Premium Materials: Constructed from high-grade Stainless Steel (SS304 or SS316L) for superior corrosion resistance and longevity.
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Cavity-Filled Seats (Optional): Available with cavity fillers to eliminate dead space around the ball, preventing media entrapment.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Body Material | Stainless Steel 304 (CF8) / 316L (CF3M) |
| Seal/Seat Material | PTFE / TFM (Food Grade, FDA approved) |
| Connection Type | Tri-Clamp / Tri-Clover / Ferrule Ends |
| Operation Type | Manual (Lever Handle with Locking Device) |
| Size Range | 1/2" to 4" (DN15 - DN100) |
| Max Working Pressure | 10 Bar (145 PSI) |
| Working Temperature | -20°C to +150°C (-4°F to 302°F) depending on seat material |
| Surface Finish | ID: $Ra \le 0.4\,\mu\text{m}$ (Mirror Polished); OD: $Ra \le 0.8\,\mu\text{m}$ (Satin/Blasted/Polished) |
Applications
This hygienic ball valve is widely utilized in industries requiring strict sanitary controls:
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Food & Beverage: Dairy processing, breweries, wineries, soft drinks, and liquid food lines.
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Pharmaceuticals: Pure water systems (WFI), biopharma processing, and dosage manufacturing.
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Cosmetics & Chemicals: Personal care products, ointments, and fine chemical processing.
Ordering Information (Structure Code)
When placing an order or requesting a quote, please specify:
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Material: SS304 or SS316L
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Size: e.g., 1.5" Tri-Clamp
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Seat Option: Standard PTFE or Cavity-Filled PTFE
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Quantity: Your required volume
Quality Assurance: Every single valve undergoes rigorous pressure testing and visual inspection before shipment to ensure 100% zero-leakage performance.
