The Aseptic Bellows Sampling Valve is designed for safe and hygienic sampling in sanitary and aseptic processing systems. It is suitable for installation on tanks, vessels, and process pipelines where representative product samples must be taken without compromising process cleanliness.
The valve uses a bellows sealing design to isolate the product-contact area from the operating mechanism. This construction helps reduce contamination risk and provides reliable sealing during repeated sampling operations.
With a compact stainless steel body, smooth internal surfaces, and optional manual or pneumatic operation, the valve is suitable for food, beverage, dairy, brewery, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other hygienic processing applications.
Features
- Aseptic bellows sealing design
- SS316L product-contact parts
- Hygienic stainless steel construction
- Suitable for tank and pipeline sampling
- Manual or pneumatic operation available
- Excellent cleanability
- Flush and sterilization connections available
- Compact design for limited installation space
- Suitable for CIP and SIP processes
- Reliable sealing under repeated sampling conditions
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Aseptic Bellows Sampling Valve |
| Product Contact Material | SS316L / 1.4404 |
| Non-Product Contact Material | SS304 / 1.4301 |
| Seal Type | PTFE Bellows |
| Max. Product Pressure | 10 bar |
| Operating Temperature | Up to 90°C |
| CIP / SIP Temperature | Up to 140°C |
| Control Air Pressure | 4–6 bar |
| Operation | Manual / Pneumatic / Manual + Pneumatic |
| Installation | Tank / Vessel / Pipeline |
| Product Outlet | DN10 / G3/8 |
| Application | Hygienic and Aseptic Sampling |
Working Principle
The Aseptic Bellows Sampling Valve controls product flow through a movable valve stem and bellows sealing system.
When the valve is closed, the valve seat seals the process medium from the sampling outlet. The bellows separates the product-contact area from the actuator mechanism, helping maintain hygienic conditions.
When the valve is opened manually or pneumatically, the valve stem moves away from the seat and allows a controlled quantity of product to flow through the sampling outlet.
After sampling, the valve returns to the closed position. The sampling chamber can then be flushed or sterilized before the next sampling operation.
Applications
The Aseptic Bellows Sampling Valve is suitable for:
- Food Processing
- Beverage Production
- Dairy Processing
- Brewery Systems
- Fermentation Equipment
- Pharmaceutical Processing
- Biotechnology
- Hygienic Storage Tanks
- Process Vessels
- Sanitary Process Pipelines
Available Options
- Manual Spring Return Operation
- Manual Self-Locking Operation
- Pneumatic Operation
- Manual and Pneumatic Combination
- Tank Mounted Version
- Pipeline Mounted Version
- Flushing Connection
- Steam Sterilization Connection
- Position Feedback Option
