BLV1 Series - Ball Valves
Description
Ball valves offer great economy and durability for a wide range of applications that do not require completely hygienic, cleanable-in-place (CIP) service. They are easy to install and maintain.
Industry
Chemical
Product Type
Ball Valves
Features
These ball valves are designed to deliver reliable performance with high-quality stainless steel construction and various features for industrial applications.
- All stainless steel construction
- Forged body and ball
- FDA approved materials
- Including reinforced PTFE seats
- Cavity filled
- Minimizes residue build-up around ball and seat
- Full port opening
- Unrestricted flow in the open position
- High temperature and pressure ratings
- Suitable for demanding service applications
- Maintenance-free pneumatic actuator
- Available in “Normally Closed”, “Normally Open” or “Double Acting” orientations
- Standard ISO pattern mounting pad
- Allows easy retrofit from manual handle to pneumatic actuator
- Three-piece design
- Features floating seals
Theory of Operation
What is a ball valve and how does a ball valve function?
Ball valves operate by opening to allow flow or closing to shut-off flow within a pipeline by way of a fitted ball inside the valve body with PTFE seats. Through the floating position of the ball, in closed position a movement into the flow direction becomes possible providing for optimum sealing in the passage (2 and 3).
There are three ball valve designs:
- Standard - with handle without feedback - ball movement performed manually with handle
- With handle and bracket for feedback - ball movement performed manually with handle
- Controlled by pneumatic actuator - actuates ball movement with air connection at (1) and reset by spring force
Key Applications
Food and Drinks
- Soups & Sauces
- Flavorings & Ingredients
- Brewery, Wort, Wine
- Pet Food
- Fats & Oils, Animal Oils
- Cereals
Personal Care
- Extracts
- Face Creams & Lotions
- Perfumes
- Soaps
- Hair Styling Gels & Liquids
- Dyes & Alcohols
Chemical
- Paints
- Adhesives
- Coatings
- Oils & Lubricants
- Detergents
- Emulsions
- Fuels
Utilities
- Steam
- CIP Flush
- High Purity Water
- Water for Injection (WFI)
Dimensions & Specifications
BLV1 - H - DN15-100; 0.50 - 4.00
Ball valve, manually operated, without feedback
| Valve Size | DI | Da (WELD) | Da (CLAMP) | F | L | H | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN 15 | 16 (0.63) | 19 (0.75) | 34 (1.35) | 88 (3.46) | 132 (5.20) | 64 (2.52) | 0.75 (1.5) |
Options & Performance
Control Units
CU4 & CU4plus Series Features and Benefits:
- Automated control and position monitoring for reliable processing
- Helps reduce external solenoid valve cabinets
- Reliable and long service life - robust clamp connection, water tight seals and reinforced stainless steel air coupling threads to avoid air leakages
- Clarity - clear and bright indication of valve position - 5 diodes in LED panel and convenient location
- Standardisation - same control unit used on various SPX FLOW valve lines, offers common look and control interface
- NEMA6/IP67/IP69K* wash-down rating
Connector Options: S/O Cord Grip for hard wire (standard)
Position Indication Options: 2 internal feedback sensors for valve open/valve closed position detection
Interface Options: 24 V DC Direct Connect or AS-i Field Bus Card
Solenoid Options: 24 V DC or 120 V AC
Additional Options
Proximity Switch Only:
- Available with manual handle and pneumatic actuators
- 24VDC or 120VAC prox sensors with LED
- Feedback for valve open/valve closed position detection
*IP69K compliance achieved by modification of the exhaust
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