Product Overview

The Sanitary Manual Tri-Clamp Butterfly Valve is a highly reliable, cost-effective manual flow isolation solution meticulously engineered for high-purity, hygienic processing applications. Featuring a streamlined design, this quarter-turn valve utilizes a heavy-duty manual handle to offer exceptional control over fluid streams while maintaining a complete, crevice-free flow path.

Constructed from superior grade 304 or 316L stainless steel, the valve body features a high-grade mirror polish (internal surface roughness $Ra < 0.4\,\mu\text{m} - 0.8\,\mu\text{m}$) that prevents any product residue adherence or bacterial cultivation. Equipped with international standard quick-release Tri-Clamp connections, this valve perfectly meets the ultra-hygienic requirements of the food processing, dairy, beverage, craft brewery, biopharmaceutical, and fine chemical sectors.

Technical Specifications

1. Structural Dimensions & Design

• Face-to-Face Dimension: Manufactured to standard Manufacturer’s Factory Standard for space-saving, low-profile horizontal or vertical pipeline setups.

• Design Standards: Developed and certified under universal sanitary processing valve protocols (compliant with 3A, DIN, SMS, and ISO specifications).

2. Materials & Component Matrix

• Valve Body Material: Premium Grade 304 or 316L Stainless Steel

• Valve Disc Material: Forged Grade 304 or 316L Stainless Steel (precision CNC machined)

• Sealing Material Options: EPDM, Silicone (VMQ), or Viton (FKM/FPM) — All seals are FDA-approved food-grade compounds with exceptional temperature and chemical resistance.

3. Connection & Mechanical Parameters

• End Connection Type: Quick-Release Clamp Type (Tri-Clamp / Tri-Clover)

• Piping Connection Standard: Built in full compliance with ISO 2852-93 / DIN 32676 for hassle-free geometric cross-compatibility.

• Nominal Pipeline Pressure:$\le$ 1.0 MPa (10 Bar / 145 PSI)

• Operating Temperature Window: -10°C to +120°C (subject to selected seal compound elastomer)

4. Manual Actuation Mechanisms

• Handle Types Available:

  • Multi-Position Pull Handle: Features an internal spring-locking plunger that locks firmly into distinct positional notches (e.g., 4-position or 12-position) for throttled or coarse flow configurations.

  • Squeeze Gripper Handle: Heavy-duty trigger-activated multi-position structural lever.

Core Product Advantages

• High-Purity Polish: The mirror-polished interior eliminates any fluid retention pockets, making the assembly fully compatible with stringent Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems.

• Ergonomic & Modular Handles: Mechanical locking mechanisms on both handle options prevent line vibration from sliding the valve out of position. The handles can also be swapped out in the field without breaking down pipeline links.

• Rapid Tri-Clamp Serviceability: The ISO 2852 quick-couple geometry means maintenance crews can pop the clamp off, pull down the line, and replace the structural body seals in under 5 minutes without specialized welding tools.

• Low Torque & Extended Life: Specially molded elastomer liners reduce operational friction against the polished disc, lowering manual opening resistance while guaranteeing bubble-tight sealing over thousands of operations.

Primary Fields of Application

• Hygienic Processes: Liquid dairy routing, commercial wineries, micro-breweries, carbonated soft drinks, juices, and sauce processing.

• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics: Pure water distribution networks, cosmetic creams, ointments, and automated sterile batch formulation lines.

• Hygienic Cleaning Utilities: CIP/SIP distribution loops, industrial sanitization chemicals, and purified water rinse lines.