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REV. STV20110519
Figure 1: Main Components
Sterivalve 12 (1/2”) to 38 (1.5”)
Sterivalve 51(2”) and 76 (3”)
1.3.1 Valve housing
The valve housing is made as standard of stainless steel AISI 316L. Each valve housing is
marked with a respective lot number that links it with a specific material mill certificate.
Several housing configurations are available:
Process valves:
Standard process valves are available as shut-off, flow through, take-off, and divert. Refer to
figure 2. Other custom configurations are available upon request.
Bottom outlet valves:
Standard bottom outlet valves are available as single or double outlet, and double outlet with
steam integrated valve. Refer to figure 2. Outlet (s) can be provided as a straight weld-nose, or
elbow (90
°
or 45°) with or without TC connection. Other custom configurations are available
upon request.
Sampling valves:
Standard sampling valves are available as single or double outlet, for welding direct into a vessel
wall, or for mounting on a hygienic pad connection, such as Steriflange®. Refer to figure 3.