Double-seat valves
State-of-the-art for your secure applications: GEA FLOWVENT Mixproof valves are used for the hygienically safe shut-off of incompatible media at pipe intersections.
GEA FLOWVENT Mixproof valves are used for the hygienically safe shut-off of incompatible media at pipe intersections.
In the closed state of the valve (non-actuated position) there are always two seals between the separate pipelines. If one seal should become defective, the resulting leakage can flow off from the leakage outlet to the periphery in a targeted manner without mixing with the product in the second pipeline. In this way it is ensured that no mixing occurs between the media in two pipelines.
Hygienic applications in dairy before heat-treatment or e.g. in fermentation and storage tank farms and in the brewing and beverage industries.
| Recommended flow direction | Against the closing direction |
| Material in contact with product | AISI 316L |
| Material not in contact with product | AISI 304 |
| Seal material in contact with product | EPDM, FKM |
| Ambient temperature | 0 to 45°C |
| Air supply pressure | 6 bar (87 psi) |
| Product pressure | 5 bar (73 psi) |
| Surface in contact with product | Ra ≤ 0,8 μm |
| External housing surface | Matte |
| Control and feedback system | FLOWVENT Control top |
| Actuator type | Pneumatic actuator air / spring |
| Connection fittings | Welding end |
| Identification | Adhesive label |
| Valve seat version | Welded seat ring |
| Certificates | FDA |

GEA's state-of-the-art control top technology means you can set-up each installed GEA FLOWVENT valve unit automatically within seconds, even without special training.

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