Sanitary & Tri-Clamp Safety Valves — Pharma, Food & Biotech
Food, pharmaceutical, and biotech systems demand specialized sanitary valve designs that enable rapid disassembly, sterilization, and CIP cleaning without dead legs or contamination risk. Aquatrol’s sanitary tri-clamp relief valves use 316L stainless steel, cleanable connections, and NSF food-grade certification. Custom sizing and sterile vent options—request a quote.
Sanitary Valve Design Excellence
Sanitary tri-clamp relief valves integrate seamlessly into food and pharma processing systems using standard SMS or ISO 2852 clamp connections. Rapid disassembly without tools enables CIP cleaning, SIP sterilization, and product changeovers. All surfaces in product contact are 316L stainless with no dead legs where bacteria can harbor.
Regulatory compliance is built in. NSF/ANSI 372 certification confirms no-lead construction for potable water applications. FDA and USDA food-contact material certifications validate safety. Complete material traceability and pressure test documentation support facility audits and regulatory inspections.
Specialty vent options prevent product contamination—hydrophobic 0.2µ vent cartridges, separate sterile vent modules, and closed-loop designs all protect product integrity. Pilot supply and drain configurations integrate with CIP skids and process control systems. Aquatrol engineers custom solutions for unique sanitary requirements.
| Series | Connection | Pressure Range | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740 | SMS 26–32 mm clamp | 50–300 PSIG | NSF, FDA, USDA |
| 741 | ISO 2852 clamp | 50–300 PSIG | NSF, FDA, 3-A Dairy |
| 742 | Sanitary NPT | 20–500 PSIG | NSF, FDA, food-contact |
| 747 | Custom clamp | 50–500 PSIG | NSF, FDA, PED, bespoke |
| 748 | Flanged sanitary | 50–600 PSIG | NSF, FDA, ISO spec |
Common Applications
- Pharmaceutical fermentation tank relief and safety
- Food processing kettle and cooker overpressure
- Beverage production carbonation and pressure relief
- Dairy processing and milk storage tank protection
- Juice, sauce, and food ingredient processing relief
- CIP/SIP sterilization equipment pressure limiting
- Biotech and biopharma bioreactor overpressure relief
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