Designed to direct the flow of liquids in food, dairy, and chemical-processing facilities, these valves can be fully disassembled for clean-out-of-place (COP) processes. They connect to your 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). These valves are 3-A certified to meet sanitary design standards.

Made of 316 stainless steel, these valves won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. The O-rings and seals are made from EPDM, which holds up to water, detergents, chemicals, and steam. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

When you open or close these valves, a tapered plug slides in or out to direct the flow. Unlike ball valves, this plug design doesn’t have crevices between the seal and the valve body where contaminants could be trapped. Any surfaces that liquids touch are polished to extreme smoothness, so there’s nowhere for bacteria to hide. Liquids with abrasives, such as a smoothie with seeds, should not be used with this valve—if the surface of the plug is scratched or the seal is damaged, your liquids can be contaminated.

The T-pattern flow lets you direct liquids from the inlet to either outlet at full capacity, or to both outlets at reduced capacity. You can use any port as an inlet or an outlet—all three are full port and do not restrict flow. The long handle gives you plenty of leverage, so these valves are easy to open and close. The plug has a chrome plating to help it slide easily, and the seat is made from slippery PTFE to reduce friction from the handle, making sure these valves operate smoothly.