Alfa Laval expands hygienic valve portfolio
May 2025
Valves, Actuators & Pump Control
Alfa Laval is expanding its hygienic valve portfolio by introducing the Unique SSV pressure relief valve and the Leakage Detection butterfly valve, alongside new smaller sizes of the Unique Mixproof CIP and Unique Mixproof process valves. By broadening its range Alfa Laval reaffirms its commitment to providing reliable, high-performing solutions that ensure safe processing, protect product integrity and safeguard consumers while addressing the evolving needs of the hygienic industries.
“By prioritising product and equipment safety in combination with efficiency and reliability, we continue to support manufacturers in the dairy, food, beverage and home and personal care industries,” says Paw Kramer, portfolio manager for Valves and Automation at Alfa Laval. “These additions provide manufacturers with greater flexibility to customise valve solutions to meet their processing requirements.”
Prevent overpressure with the Unique SSV pressure relief valve
When peak performance under pressure is critical, the Unique SSV Pressure Relief Valve protects hygienic processing lines, particularly those with positive displacement pumps, from overpressure. Paired with and powered by Alfa Laval ThinkTop technology for valve monitoring and control it safeguards process efficiency, productivity and safety. Pressure relief setpoints are easy to adjust onsite to accommodate changing conditions. Built on the proven SSV platform, this modular valve shares spare parts with other Unique SSV valves simplifying maintenance and reducing service costs. Fully CIP-able regardless of the pressure setting, the valve ensures reliable hygiene and performance while minimising downtime.
Enhance safety with the Leakage Detection butterfly valve
Product safety and efficiency are the hallmarks of this straightforward Leakage Detection butterfly valve. When powered by an Alfa Laval ThinkTop for valve monitoring and control it enhances reliability due to real-time valve monitoring and control. Integrated leakage detection enables rapid response to potential issues, maintaining performance. A single seal, disc and actuator make the valve compact and lightweight while reducing installation, operating and maintenance costs. Fully CIP-able, the valve guarantees more uptime, continuous operations, long-lasting performance, and energy, water and cleaning media savings.
A wider range of mixproof valve sizes
Alfa Laval is also extending its Unique Mixproof range with two new sizes − 2,5 cm (DN25) and 3,8 cm (DN40) − of the Unique Mixproof CIP and Mixproof process valves. These smaller double-seat mixproof valves offer high cleanability, pressure resistance and adaptability to meet diverse hygienic processing needs. With these new sizes manufacturers can easily integrate more compact CIP skids, valve matrices and dosing lines into hygienic processing lines while maintaining the safety that mixproof valves deliver.
Meeting industry demands with an expanded portfolio
The latest additions to Alfa Laval’s valve portfolio demonstrate the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of industries where safety, efficiency and reliability are paramount. With the Unique SSV pressure relief valve, Leakage Detection butterfly valve and smaller Unique Mixproof CIP and process valves, Alfa Laval continues to provide practical, high-quality valves that enhance operational performance across a broad spectrum of applications.
For more information contact Paw Kramer, Alfa Laval, [email protected], www.alfalaval.com
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