Alfa Laval introduces new hygienic valves for enhanced product safety and process efficiency
Diana Aoun | August 09, 2023Alfa Laval recently added two new valves to its line of hygienic products. The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP and Unique Mixproof Process can deliver enhanced product safety, process efficiency and sustainability. These valves offer cost-effective solutions that are built on proven performance and can be tailored to specific process needs.
The Unique Mixproof CIP valve efficiently manages cleaning media flow during cleaning-in-place (CIP) processes, ensuring product integrity. The Unique Mixproof Process valve, a compact version of Alfa Laval's double-seat valves, is customizable and available in various sizes to meet hygienic processing requirements. Both valves enable simultaneous routing of two different fluids without the risk of cross-contamination, increasing uptime and reducing overall costs.
Alfa Laval's double-seat technology with seat lift effectively separates fluids, allowing efficient cleaning and providing complete protection against harmful microorganisms. The valves are fully balanced, capable of handling high pressure without pressure shocks and certified according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 3A and other recognized standards.
The Unique Mixproof valves offer greater flexibility in manufacturing process setups. Their compact and modular design provides adaptability to changing process requirements. When combined with Alfa Laval ThinkTop control units, these valves can deliver enhanced process flexibility and control.
Service and maintenance are simplified with these hygienic top-loaded double-seat valves. They minimize unplanned downtime and require minimal time and resources for routine maintenance. Proven seal technology with defined compression extends service intervals, while maintenance-free actuators with no adjustable components maximize uptime and reduce total cost of ownership.
The Unique Mixproof valves, when used with Alfa Laval ThinkTop, contribute to enhanced sustainability. They eliminate unnecessary product loss and deliver significant savings in water and CIP media consumption, reducing the total cost of ownership and minimizing environmental impact in the process industries.