About Actuated On/Off Valves
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About On/Off Valves
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On/Off Valves with Push-to-Connect Fittings for Food and Beverage
Push tubing into the fittings on these valves and an internal gripping ring and O-ring hold it tight—no heat, solder, or flux required. These valves meet either NSF/ANSI standards or are FDA compliant for use with food. They also meet NSF/ANSI 61, so they’re safe to use with drinking water.
Polypropylene valves are flexible and can accommodate movement and vibration in your line without cracking.
Valves with a tube stem insert into the push-to-connect end of another fitting in place of a length of tubing. They’re good for tight spaces where a length of tube won’t fit.
Full-port valves do not restrict flow.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Valve Type: Ball
- For Use With: Food, Beverage
- Seal Material: EPDM Rubber
- Specifications Met: See table
For Tube | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | Pipe Size | Max. Pressure | Temperature Range, °F | Seat Material | Port Type | End-to-End Lg. | Specifications Met | Each | |
Push to Connect × NPTF Male | |||||||||
| 1/4" | 1/8 | 150 psi @ 70° F | 35° to 200° | EPDM Rubber | Full | 2 1/4" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | 00000 |
- Valve Type: Ball
- For Use With: Food, Beverage
- Seal Material: EPDM Rubber
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, NSF/ANSI 61
Push-to-Connect
Tube Stem
- Valve Type: Ball
- For Use With: Food, Beverage
- Seal Material: EPDM Rubber
- Specifications Met: See table
| For Tube OD | Tube OD | Max. Pressure | Temperature Range, °F | Seat Material | Port Type | Port-to-Port Lg. | Specifications Met | Each | |
Push to Connect × Push-to-Connect Tube Stem | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 3/8" | 150 psi @ 70° F | 35° to 200° | EPDM Rubber | Full | 1 1/2" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 3/8" | 150 psi @ 70° F | 35° to 200° | EPDM Rubber | Full | 1 1/2" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, NSF/ANSI 61 | 00000000 | 00000 |
On/Off Valves with Barbed Fittings for Food and Beverage
- Valve Type: Ball
- For Use With: Food, Beverage
- Seal Material: See table
- Specifications Met: See table
To prevent leaks, these valves have barbed fittings that grip onto tubing to create a strong hold. They meet NSF/ANSI standards or are FDA compliant for use with food. All are full port, so they do not restrict flow.
Polypropylene valves also meet NSF/ANSI 61, so they’re safe to use in drinking water systems.
Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Pipe Size | For Tube ID | Flow Coefficient (Cv) | Max. Pressure | Temperature Range, °F | Seal Material | End-to-End Lg. | Specifications Met | Each | |
White Polypropylene Plastic Body | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NPT Male × Barbed | |||||||||
| 1/4 | 1/4" | Not Rated | 125 psi @ 225° F | 0° to 210° | EPDM Rubber | 2 13/16" | NSF/ANSI 61, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Barbed × Barbed | |||||||||
| __ | 1/4" | Not Rated | 125 psi @ 225° F | 0° to 210° | EPDM Rubber | 2 15/16" | NSF/ANSI 61, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 | 0000000 | 0000 |
On/Off Valves with Compression Fittings for Food and Beverage
- Valve Type: Ball
- For Use With: Food, Beverage
- Seal Material: Buna-N Rubber
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1655, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
Control flow in lines where preventing leaks is critical, such as bottling lines. These valves have a compression sleeve that bites into tubing as you tighten the nut. They’re more secure than push-to-connect fittings. However, they’re more difficult to remove, so avoid using them in lines that require frequent disassembly. These valves are FDA compliant for direct contact with food. Made from polypropylene, they are hard and slippery to keep food from sticking. These valves resist chemicals and can handle harsh cleaners used in food equipment. They're full port valves, so they don't restrict flow.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Tube OD | Pipe Size | Max. Pressure | Temperature Range, °F | End-to-End Lg. | Each | |
White Polypropylene Plastic Body | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compression × Compression | ||||||
| 1/4" | __ | 150 psi @ 75° F | 35° to 200° | 2 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | __ | 150 psi @ 75° F | 35° to 200° | 3 3/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
Compression × NPTF Female | ||||||
| 1/4" | 1/4 | 150 psi @ 75° F | 35° to 200° | 2 13/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/8" | 3/8 | 150 psi @ 75° F | 35° to 200° | 2 15/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
Compression × NPTF Male | ||||||
| 1/4" | 1/4 | 150 psi @ 75° F | 35° to 200° | 2 13/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/8" | 3/8 | 150 psi @ 75° F | 35° to 200° | 2 15/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
Sanitary Air-Driven On/Off Valves
- For Use With: Air, Argon, Beverage, Carbon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Drinking Water, Ethanol, Food, Helium, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methanol, Mineral Oils, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oil, Oxygen, Salt Water, Soap Solutions, Sodium Hypochlorite, Steam, Water, Xenon
- Seal Material: Silicone Rubber
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
Use air pressure to automatically control the flow of liquids in sanitary environments, such as food and beverage processing plants. These valves connect to your liquid line with quick-clamp sanitary fittings, also known as tri-clamp connections, which are easier to remove and sanitize than threaded connections. You’ll need a gasket and clamp to connect them to another quick-clamp fitting (not included). They are also self-draining, so liquids drain completely and don’t pool on actuators or valves. The polished interior is extremely smooth, so there’s nowhere for bacteria to hide. Made of stainless steel, these valves won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. Their seal is FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
They are single-acting actuators, which open from the force of compressed air and close with an internal spring. You’ll also need either an electric pilot valve or a manual on/off valve (not included) to control the air flowing to the actuator. They open and close faster than motor driven valves and can be operated remotely, so they’re often used in automated liquid lines. Since they are normally closed unless air pressure opens them, these valves will stop the flow if there is a power outage or the air supply is cut. There must be a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and the outlet for these valves to work, meaning that the upstream pressure must be greater than the downstream pressure.
Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
Actuator repair kits include replacements for all parts inside the actuator.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Valves | Actuator Repair Kits | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tube OD | Gender | Connection Style | Flow Coefficient (Cv) | Max. Pressure | Temp. Range, °F | Valve Lg. | Overall Ht. | For Air Connection Tube OD, mm | Air Connection Gender | Air Pressure Range, psi | Each | Each | ||
316 Stainless Steel Body | ||||||||||||||
Single Acting: Air-to-Open, Spring Return (Normally Closed) | ||||||||||||||
| 1" | Female | Quick Clamp | 27 | 120 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 2 11/16" | 14" | 6 | Female | 70 to 115 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | Female | Quick Clamp | 92 | 120 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3" | 14 13/16" | 6 | Female | 70 to 115 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | Female | Quick Clamp | 248 | 120 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3 1/8" | 15 1/8" | 6 | Female | 70 to 115 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | Female | Quick Clamp | 411 | 120 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3 1/4" | 15 3/4" | 6 | Female | 70 to 115 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | Female | Quick Clamp | 880 | 120 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3 1/2" | 17" | 6 | Female | 70 to 115 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Sanitary Sampling Valves
- Valve Type: Stop Cock
- For Use With: Food, Beverage
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550
Take liquid samples in sanitary environments—these sampling valves have a hygienic design, so they’re commonly used in breweries and wineries. With a body made of 316 stainless steel and a PTFE plastic seat, they resist the high temperatures and harsh chemicals of clean-in-place (CIP) processes. These valves have an extremely smooth surface, leaving no space for bacteria to grow. Quick-clamp connections, also known as tri-clamp fittings, are easily taken apart for regular cleaning. These valves are self-draining, so previous samples and cleaning chemicals won’t contaminate future samples. Both the seat and the silicone O-ring comply with FDA standards for direct contact with food and beverage.
To take samples, turn the thumb screw to open valves. Hang a bucket for sample collection from the bucket groove. Valves also have a leak detection port that will release a small amount of liquid to let you know when it’s time to replace all the valve seals.
Valves with a bent spout have a tab for connecting carbon dioxide testing devices. They’re often used for carbonated beverages. They shouldn’t be used with liquids that have solids in them, such as the grape skins or seeds in wine, as those can get caught in the outlet.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inlet | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tube OD | Flange OD | Sampling Outlet Spout OD | Flow Pattern | Maximum Pressure | Temperature Range, °F | End-to-End Lg. | Port-to-Port Lg. | Surface Smoothness | Each | |
Quick Clamp Inlet—Straight Sampling Outlet Spout | ||||||||||
316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.984" | 1/2" | L-Pattern | 145 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3 5/16" | 1 15/16" | 32 microinch | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1" | 2" | 1/2" | L-Pattern | 145 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3 5/16" | 1 15/16" | 32 microinch | 0000000 | 000000 |
Quick Clamp Inlet—Bent Sampling Outlet Spout with Tab | ||||||||||
316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.984" | 13/32" | L-Pattern | 145 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3 5/16" | 2 3/4" | 32 microinch | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 2" | 13/32" | L-Pattern | 145 psi @ 70° F | -40° to 450° | 3 5/16" | 2 3/4" | 32 microinch | 0000000 | 000000 |