Features

• Versions based on the same model as VDCI MC PFA
• VDCI MC SP-C leak-free opening: sliding plug seal guaranteeing complete tightness and avoiding product loss on opening
• VDCI MC PMO-C "Pasteurized Milk Ordinance": leakage section identical to that used in the tubular process

Materials

• Body:  stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Plug seal: EPDM - fluorinated elastomer (FKM)
• Valve seal: EPDM - fluorinated elastomer (FKM)
• Actuator: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Operating temperature: -5oC to +120^oC/+23oF to 248^oF
• Sterilisation temperature: +130^oC/+266^oF
• Max. working pressure: 9 bar (900 kPa)/131 psi, except during the cleaning, 7 bar (700 kPa)/102 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: 5.5 to 7 bar (500 to 700 kPa)/80 to 102 psi with the ACS unit, up to 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi with direct supply

Connection types / Standards

• To weld / SMS - DIN - US standard
• Threaded / SMS - DIN
• Liner-nut / SMS - DIN
• Clamp / US standard

Option

• Sterilisation of the stem and counter balancer by the upper and lower bearings

Features

• Standard solid machined compact actuator for all versions
• Reduced disassembly and assembly times for the actuator
• Plugs can be removed from the lantern making maintenance much easier
• Volume machined body with a new profile guaranteeing excellent resistance against mechanical and thermal damage
• Counter Balance offering good resistance against pressure hammer
• Improved cleaning of the leakage chamber thanks to the internal plug wich has floating seals for easy cleaning and are extremely resistant to chemical attack
• Leak indicator showing any fault in the sealing point between the plugs
• High level of modularity for all options and versions
• Option to accurately detect the movement of each independent plug with the new generation ACS control unit

Materials

• Body:  stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Plug seal: PFA
• Bodyseal: EPDM, fluorinated elastomer (FKM)
• Actuator: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Operating temperature: -5oC to +130^oC/+23oF to 266^oF
• Sterilisation temperature: +140^oC/+284^oF
• Max. working pressure: 9 bar (900 kPa)/131 psi, except during the cleaning, 7 bar (700 kPa)/102 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: 5.5 to 7 bar (500 to 700 kPa)/80 to 102 psi with the ACS unit, up to 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi with direct supply

Connection types / Standards

• Welded / SMS - DIN - US standard
• Threaded / SMS - DIN
• Liner-nut / SMS - DIN
• Clamp / US standard

Option

• Sterilisation of the stem and counter balancer by the upper and lower bearings

The VDCI MC tank bottom leak chamber valve is intended to cut off the tank from the rest of the process circuit.

Features

• Isolates the tank from the rest of the process circuit
• Body and plug shape provide the tightest seal to the tank wall, without retention area
• Same features as VDCI MC (floating seal, thick body, etc.)
• Leakage chamber washed by pulsing the lower plug
• The leak can be viewed thanks to a controlled microvalve
• Leak free opening

Materials

• Body: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Plug seal: PFA
• Other seals: EPDM, fluorinated elastomer (FKM)
• Actuator: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +140^oC/+284^oF
• Temperature differential between the upper line and the lower line: max. +90^oC/+194^oF
• Min. temperature: -5^oC/+23^oF
• Max. working pressure permissible in the tank: 4 bar (400 kPa)/58 psi
• Max. working pressure in the valve: 7 bar (700 kPa)/102 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: 5.5 bar to 7 bars (500 to 700 kPa)/80 to 102 psi with ACS control top. Up to 8 bars (800 kPa)/116 psi with direct supply, according to the conditions of operating
• Vacuum resistance: 0.4 cm³/s

Connections

• On tank, with special welded flange

Options

• Steam bearing stem
• Second microvalve to clean the leakage chamber without activating the plugs

Features

• Body and plug shape provide the tightest seal to the tank wall without retention area
• Same features as standard DCX3 (floating seal, thick body, etc.)
• Two versions: raising or lowering plug

Materials

• Body:  stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Flange: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Plug seal: PFA
• Bodyseal: EPDM, fluorinated elastomer (FKM) or silicon
• Actuator: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +140^oC/+284^oF
• Min. temperature: -5^oC/+23^oF
• Max. working pressure: 7 bar (700 kPa)/102 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: min. 5.5 bar (550 kPa) /80 psi; max. 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Vacuum resistance: 0.4 cm³/s

Connections

• On tank, with special welded flange

Option

• Long stroke actuator for complete disengage of the plug (recommended for fragile or inconsistent products)

Features

• Non-independent double valve system
• Leakage chamber with indicator preventing any risk of mixing between the lines
• Able to absorb overpressure under the plug
• Spherical body with thick walls guaranteeing excellent resistance to expansion constraints

Materials

• Body: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Valve seal: EPDM, fluorinated elastomer (FKM) or silicon
• Actuator: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +120^oC/+248^oF
• Min. temperature: 0^oC/+32^oF
• Max. working pressure: 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: min. 5.5 bar (550 kPa) /80 psi; max. 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Vacuum resistance: 0.3 cm³/s

Connections

CONNECTION TYPES - STANDARDS

• To weld - SMS - DIN - US standard
• Threaded - SMS - DIN
• Liner-nut - SMS - DIN
• Clamp - US standard

Option

• Washing microvalve that cleans the leakage chamber and the leakage microvalve when the valve is closed (requiring a second solenoid valve in the control unit)

Features

• Fitted with a positioner enabling the flow, pressure or level to be regulated on all supply fluids using a signal (0)4/20 mA or 0/10 V
• Profiled plug (without sealing)

Materials

• Body: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316 L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316 L
• Valve seal: EPDM; fluorinated elastomer (FKM) or silicon
• Operating devices: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +140^oC/+284^oF (temperature depending on seal type)
• Min. temperature: -5^oC/+23^oF
• Max. working pressure: 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi with elastomer seal
• Actuator air supply pressure: min. 5.5 bar (550 kPa) /80 psi; max. 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Vacuum resistance: 0.7 cm³/s

 Connection types / Standards

• To weld - SMS, DIN, US standard
• Threaded - SMS, DIN
• Liner-nut - SMS, DIN
• Clamp - US standard

Option

• Elastomer seal for absolute tightness

Features

• Same features as standard DCX3 (floating seal, thick body, etc.)
• Fitted: with PTFE (PolyTetraFluorEthylene) diaphragm to ensure a physical barrier between the inside of the valve and the outside environment, and with microvalve to warn of a leak or possible seal damage
• The stroke on these valves is slightly shorter than on a standard DCX valve

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +140^oC/+284^oF (temperature depending on seal type)
• Min. temperature: +1^oC/+33,8^oF
• Max. working pressure: 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: min. 5.5 bar (550 kPa) /80 psi; max. 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Vacuum resistance: 0.4 cm³/s

Features

• High sealing pressure
• Self-contained and compact body with a variety of configuration options: + - T - L - L/L - T/L
• Quick to disassemble

Materials

• Body:  stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Valve seal: floating PFA - EPDM, fluorinated elastomer (FKM) or silicon
• Handle: plastic material
• Actuator: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +140^oC/+284^oF (temperature depending on seal type)
• Min. temperature: -5^oC/+23^oF
• Max. working pressure: 18 bar (1800 kPa)/261 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: min. 5.5 bar (550 kPa) /80 psi; max. 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Vacuum resistance: 0.4 cm³/s

Connections

• To weld
• Clamp

Option

• Adjustable actuator to pre-set the pressure for use as relief valve

Features

• Fitted as standard with a floating PFA valve seal that can be cleaned and offers outstanding tightness at high temperatures and good resistance to chemical products
• Dismountable pneumatic valve actuator that can be easily transformed into NO (Normally Open), NC (Normally Closed) or DA (Double Acting)
• Connection of actuators and shut-off units with clamps for easier maintenance and offering a variety of options
• Spherical body with thick walls guaranteeing excellent resistance to expansion constraints and offering a variety of configurations: + - T - L - L/L - T/L

Materials

• Body:  stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Shut-off unit: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L
• Valve seal: floating PFA - EPDM, fluorinated elastomer (FKM) or silicon
• Other seals: EPDM - fluorinated elastomer (FKM) or silicon
• Operating devices: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +140^oC/+284^oF
• Min. temperature: -5^oC/+23^oF
• Max. working pressure: 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: min. 5.5 bar (550 kPa) /80 psi; max. 8 bar (800 kPa)/116 psi
• Vacuum resistance: 0.4 cm³/s

Connection types / Standards

• Welded / SMS - DIN - US standard
• Threaded / SMS - DIN
• Liner-nut / SMS - DIN
• Clamp / US standard

Options

• Elastomer seal tightness
• Long stroke for maximum valve disengage

Features

• Simple and secure sampling solution
• Flame sterilisation (1 outlet PEX1 / PEAX1) or steam injection sterilisation or cleaning with a sterilising agent (2 outlets PEX2 / PEAX2)
• Neutral diaphragm available FDA certified
• Quick and easy to change operating devices

Materials 

• Body: stainless steel 1.4404 / 316L machined from solid
• Handle: white plastic material or stainless steel 1.4301 / 304
• Actuator: stainless steel 1.4301 / 304
• Diaphragm: elastomer (fluorinated elastomer (FKM) - EPDM or white silicon)

Service conditions

• Max. temperature: +120^oC/+248^oF
• Min. temperature: 0^oC/+32^oF
• Max. working pressure: 10 bar (1000 kPa)/145 psi
• Actuator air supply pressure: 4 to 6 bar (400 to 600 kPa)/58 to 87 psi
• Air connection: Ø 4/6

Valve body connections

• Wall welded
• Clamp
• Pipe line welded
• Males gas end