3-A PVE Tank Bottom Valves

Robust and Durable

  • Due to the valve’s unique structure, the O-ring remains protected from wear and exposure to abrasive media
  • AISI 316L stainless-steel body and parts, made from bar for maximum durability and cleanability
  • Designed to withstand up to 1M operations

Smart Installation and Operation

  • 360˚ adjustable
  • Simple adjustment between Normally open / Normally closed with no need for actuator change
  • Suitable for Shut off, Divert and Vessel outlet configurations

Sterility

  • One-part stem for optimal sterility and aseptic applications
  • Process contact components are electro-polished for corrosion resistance & reduced risk of bacterial growth
  • Full drainage without dead leg

Optimal CIP Cleaning

  • Ball shape and surfaces – no dead spaces
  • O-ring seat in the valve ensures minimal exposure to the flow

Cost Effective Maintenance

  • Both top and bottom parts of the valve are identical
  • Unique Patent Pending sealing system utilizing standard O-ring sealing

Description

The Tank Bottom valve is a pneumatically actuated single seat valve used to shut off fluid media at vessels or tanks. Tank Bottom valves are assembled at the bottom of tanks in the dairy, food & beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Constructed from AISI 316L Stainless steel and electro-polished, the Tank Bottom valve optimizes CIP/SIP procedures by ensuring complete drainage of the tank.

Key Advantages:

  • Easy and quick assembly / disassembly due to one piece valve structure
  • Zero dead leg design with minimum maintenance requirements
  • Designed to fully drain the tank

Tank Bottom Valve Properties:

  • Operating pressure 2-7 bar
  • Pressure to open pneumatically – Min 5 – Max 8 bar

Construction materials:

  • Actuator: AISI 304L
  • Valve Body: AISI 316L & EPDM / Silicone / Viton gaskets

Downloads