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News Release from: Spirax Sarco | Subject: Steri-Trol
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 July 2005
Steam control valve targets hygienic
applications
The Steri-Trol clean service control valve is the latest addition to the Spirax Sarco family of steam controls for hygienic applications in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
The Steri-Trol clean service control valve is the latest addition to the Spirax Sarco family of steam controls The two-port, pneumatically-actuated valve complies with all the relevant standards to suit a range of hygienic steam applications in demanding industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and semiconductors
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 30 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Its self-draining, crevice-free design makes the Steri-Trol able to handle clean steam, pure steam, de-mineralised or reverse osmosis water and SIP/CIP applications.
A sanitary clamp connects the body and bonnet, offering quick and easy in-line cleaning and maintenance.
A high-performance double stem seal virtually eliminates any risk of contamination from external sources.
The double seal also protects the valve from particulate damage to ensure a long service life.
The valve is supplied with the option of a full range of connections, including tube end and sanitary clamp connectors.
The face-to-face dimensions can be defined by the customer, making the Steri-Trol very easy to retrofit.
High Kv values offer a low pressure drop across the valve, and Spirax Sarco can supply the Steri-Trol with a choice of equal percentage, linear or fast-opening flow characteristics.
There are also soft seal and micro-flow options available.
The Steri-Trol is designed in accordance with 3-A standards (covering the US dairy industry), EHEDG (European hygienic processing), ASME BPE (US pharmaceuticals and biotech) and FDA (US food and drugs) standards.
The construction materials are certified as standard to 3.1b in accordance with EN 10204.
Spirax Sarco supplies a comprehensive range of control equipment for clean steam applications and its nationwide network of engineers offer extensive technical backup and after sales care.
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