To meet the rising demand for more efficient aseptic processing, Alfa Laval has extended its range of DV-ST UltraPure diaphragm valves. The all-new range comes with slimmer actuators and lightweight cast valve bodies with options for economical operation. The enhanced DV-ST UltraPure range is fully customizable to meet virtually any aseptic process requirement across the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Slimmer, space-saving actuators and lightweight cast valve bodies for optimized performance are the innovations behind the enhanced DV-ST UltraPure range. These smaller aseptic diaphragm valves reportedly deliver lower total cost of ownership and tangible sustainability gains.

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The new stainless steel slim (SS/SL) DV-ST UltraPure actuator is 42% lighter, 25% more compact and 17% shorter in height than most actuators. Likewise, it is more energy efficient due to reduced air consumption. Tested to perform a million strokes without service, these fully welded, maintenance-free actuators handle a wide range of pressures. Options include a stroke limiter, economical valve position indication, and comprehensive automated valve sensing and control.

Joining the DV-ST UltraPure family of valve bodies is the new ASME BPE-compliant Cast OP. Engineered based on computational fluid dynamics analysis, it is 36% lighter in weight, on average, than the standard cast valve body and features a much smaller seat size. This translates into benefits including: reduced installation costs due to smaller footprint; faster, more energy-efficient cleaning cycles because there is less steel to heat for sterilization in place; lower total cost of ownership due to smaller diaphragms, handles and/or actuators; and, safe, simple, low-cost maintenance.

Fully customizable, the enhanced DV-ST UltraPure range meets virtually any aseptic process requirement. It is backed by the Alfa Laval Q-doc documentation package for full parts traceability, smooth qualification and validation processes, and long-term peace of mind.

To learn more about the enhanced Alfa Laval Unique DV-ST UltraPure range, visit their website.

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