In the food and beverage industry, maintaining strict hygiene standards and ensuring efficient production are paramount. High-performance butterfly valves play a critical role in achieving these goals. These valves offer superior sealing, corrosion resistance, and cleanability, making them ideal for various applications within food and beverage processing facilities.
Key Applications:
- Raw Material Handling: Butterfly valves are used in sugar syrup and juice pipelines to control the flow of viscous fluids and prevent leaks. They also regulate the inflow and outflow of raw material storage tanks, preventing cross-contamination.
- Production Line: In critical areas like filling equipment connections, quick-installation butterfly valves enable fast and easy maintenance, minimizing downtime. They also handle high temperatures and pressures in sterilization equipment pipelines.
- Clean Fluid Control: Stainless steel butterfly valves maintain water purity in purified and softened water systems. They also withstand frequent cleaning cycles in CIP/SIP systems.
- Auxiliary Systems: Pneumatic butterfly valves control compressed air and nitrogen flow, while corrosion-resistant valves manage wastewater discharge.
- Specialized Processes: Double-sealed butterfly valves prevent contamination in fermentation tanks, and metal-seated valves ensure safety in high-purity alcohol transfer.
Selection Criteria:
- Material: Opt for 304/316L stainless steel with a surface finish of Ra≤0.8μm, complying with FDA and 3A standards.
- Sealing: Choose food-grade seals like EPDM or silicone for zero leakage and temperature resistance (-10℃ to +100℃).
- Actuation: Select manual, pneumatic, or electric actuators based on automation needs.
- Design: Consider quick-installation (clamp connection) for easy maintenance, lug-style for space saving, and triple offset for reduced wear.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Hygiene: Smooth surfaces and cleanability prevent bacterial buildup.
- Improved Efficiency: Precise flow control and quick actuation optimize production.
- Reduced Downtime: Easy maintenance and durability minimize disruptions.
- Cost Savings: Extended service life and energy efficiency lower operating costs.
By incorporating high-performance butterfly valves into their processes, food and beverage manufacturers can ensure product safety, streamline operations, and achieve long-term cost savings.
Contact Shengfei today for high-quality butterfly valve solutions tailored to your food and beverage processing needs.
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