Sanitary ball valves are a type of valve widely used in industries such as food and pharmaceuticals. Their application scope and characteristics can be summarized as follows:

Scope of application

• Food industry: Sanitary ball valves can be used in food and beverage production lines to control the entry and exit of raw materials and the delivery of products. Due to its high hygiene standards and good sealing performance, it is highly suitable for handling food media to prevent contamination.

• Pharmaceutical industry: In the purified water systems and sewage treatment systems of the pharmaceutical industry, sanitary ball valves can quickly control the flow of the medium. Meanwhile, its corrosion resistance can also meet the special requirements of the pharmaceutical industry for valve materials.

• Other fields: In addition, sanitary ball valves are also widely used in agricultural machinery, chemical engineering, biopharma, brewing equipment, vacuum equipment and aerospace and other fields.

Characteristics

• High hygiene standards: Sanitary ball valves are made of stainless steel 304SS or 316, and have been processed by high-end polishing equipment. The surface is smooth with no medium accumulation areas, and there will be no potential contamination. This enables it to meet the strict requirements for hygiene conditions in industries such as food and pharmaceuticals.

• Good sealing performance: The opening and closing part (ball) of the sanitary ball valve is driven by the valve stem to rotate around the axis of the valve stem. When the valve stem rotates 90 degrees, the ball channel aligns or is perpendicular to the inlet and outlet channels of the valve, thereby achieving the opening or closing of the valve. This structure enables the sealing surfaces of the ball and the valve seat to be isolated from the medium when the valve is fully open or fully closed, ensuring excellent sealing performance.

• Low fluid resistance: Sanitary ball valves feature a fully through valve cavity design. When fluid passes through, the resistance is low, and the resistance coefficient is equal to that of a pipe section of the same length. This is conducive to reducing the pressure loss of the pipeline system and improving the efficiency of fluid transportation.

• Simple structure, small volume and light weight: The sanitary ball valve has a simple and compact structure, small volume and light weight, which is convenient for installation and maintenance. Meanwhile, its operating torque is much smaller than that of the gate valve, and the torque required for opening and closing is also very small, making the operation more convenient and flexible.

• Wide application range: The diameter range of sanitary ball valves is extensive, ranging from a few millimeters to several meters. Meanwhile, it can also adapt to various working environments ranging from high vacuum to high pressure.

• Easy maintenance: The sealing rings of sanitary ball valves are generally movable, making disassembly and replacement relatively convenient. This reduces the difficulty and cost of maintenance and prolongs the service life of the valve.

In conclusion, sanitary ball valves play a significant role in industries such as food and pharmaceuticals due to their high hygiene standards, excellent sealing performance, and ease of operation. During the usage process, installation and maintenance should be carried out strictly in accordance with relevant norms and standards to ensure its normal operation and extend its service life.