Valves

Sanitary Valves for Hygienic Process Systems

Centrex supplies Alfa Laval sanitary valves engineered for hygienic fluid handling, CIP/SIP processing, aseptic manufacturing, and automated process control applications across the food & beverage, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical, biopharma, and industrial processing industries. Our sanitary valve solutions include shut-off valves, mixproof valves, diaphragm valves, vacuum breaker valves, check valves, and tank outlet valves designed for superior cleanability, process reliability, product safety, and long-term operational efficiency in demanding hygienic manufacturing environments.

Shut-Off & Changeover Valves

Alfa Laval sanitary flow diversion valve for hygienic process systems

Unique 7000 Series Flo-Diversion Valves

The Alfa Laval Unique 7000 Series Flo-Diversion Valve is a hygienic pneumatic shut-off valve designed for flexible product routing, diversion, and process flow management in sanitary manufacturing systems. Engineered for CIP/SIP compatibility and reliable operation, the valve supports hygienic fluid handling across food, beverage, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical, and biopharma applications.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Hygienic stainless steel construction
  • Pneumatic actuation
  • CIP/SIP compatible design
  • Reliable flow diversion and shut-off
  • Low maintenance hygienic construction
  • Compatible with ThinkTop control units
  • Multiple connection standards available
  • Product routing systems
  • Hygienic fluid transfer
  • CIP process systems
  • Beverage production
  • Dairy processing
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Alfa Laval Unique 7000 small single seat sanitary valve

Unique 7000 Small Single Seat Valve

The Alfa Laval Unique SSV Standard valve platform provides hygienic shut-off and changeover functionality for sanitary process systems requiring reliable performance, superior cleanability, and automated process integration. Designed for hygienic manufacturing environments, the Unique SSV Series supports automated processing, product routing, and contamination-sensitive fluid handling applications.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Hygienic shut-off and changeover designs
  • CIP/SIP compatible
  • Pneumatic actuator options
  • ThinkTop and control unit compatibility
  • Tri-Clamp, DIN, SMS, and ISO connection options
  • EPDM, HNBR, and FPM elastomer options
  • Stainless steel sanitary construction
  • Food & beverage processing
  • Brewing systems
  • Dairy manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical processing
  • Biopharma applications
  • Hygienic utility systems
Unique 7000 Small Single Seat Valve

Unique Small Single Seat Valve Data Sheet

Alfa Laval tank outlet mixproof valve for sanitary process tank applications

Unique Tank Outlet Mixproof Valve

The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Tank Outlet Valve is designed for hygienic tank outlet applications requiring safe product separation, contamination prevention, and simultaneous cleaning and processing operations within sanitary manufacturing systems.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Mixproof hygienic valve technology
  • Tank outlet optimized design
  • Simultaneous CIP and production capability
  • Product safety protection
  • Hygienic stainless steel construction
  • Reliable pneumatic operation
  • Easy service and maintenance
  • Tank outlet processing
  • Dairy production systems
  • Beverage manufacturing
  • Brewing systems
  • Pharmaceutical processing
  • Hygienic storage systems

Sanitary Check Valves

Alfa Laval 45BYMPY Y-body sanitary ball check valve

45BYMPY Y-Body Ball Check

The Alfa Laval 45BYMP Y-Body Ball Check Valve is engineered for hygienic backflow prevention and sanitary process protection in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing systems.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Y-body sanitary configuration
  • Hygienic backflow prevention
  • Stainless steel construction
  • CIP compatible design
  • Reliable process protection
  • Low pressure drop performance
  • Hygienic process piping
  • CIP systems
  • Fluid transfer systems
  • Beverage production
  • Dairy processing
Alfa Laval 62-174/326 sanitary air blow check valve

62-174/326 Air Blow Check Valve

The Alfa Laval 62-174 Air Blow Check Valve is designed for hygienic airflow management and sanitary process control applications requiring reliable air blow functionality and process protection.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Hygienic airflow control
  • Stainless steel sanitary construction
  • Reliable pressure management
  • CIP compatible
  • Compact sanitary design
  • Air blow systems
  • Hygienic airflow management
  • Automated process systems
  • Sanitary manufacturing environments
Alfa Laval LKC-2 sanitary spring check valve

LKC-2 Spring Check Valve

The Alfa Laval LKC-2 Check Valve provides hygienic non-return flow protection for sanitary manufacturing systems while maintaining reliable cleanability and low-pressure-drop operation.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Spring-assisted closure
  • Hygienic sanitary design
  • Reliable backflow prevention
  • CIP compatible
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Low pressure drop
  • Food processing systems
  • Beverage manufacturing
  • Dairy applications
  • Pharmaceutical systems
  • Utility process lines

Fractional & Specialty Valves

Alfa Laval 660 series sanitary pressure relief valve for hygienic process systems

660 Series Fractional Valves

The Alfa Laval 660 Series Fractional Valves are compact hygienic valves designed for precision flow control and sanitary fluid handling in small-line hygienic process applications.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Compact hygienic design
  • Precision flow control
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Sanitary process compatibility
  • Reliable cleanability
  • Compact installation footprint
  • Small process lines
  • Laboratory systems
  • Biopharma applications
  • Pilot systems
  • Hygienic utility systems

Vacuum Breaker Valves

Alfa Laval Unique 7000 sanitary vacuum breaker valves

Unique 7000 Vacuum Breaker Valves

The Alfa Laval Unique 7000 Vacuum Breaker Valve protects sanitary process systems and tanks from vacuum conditions while maintaining hygienic operation and process reliability.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • Vacuum protection functionality
  • Hygienic stainless steel construction
  • CIP compatible
  • Reliable pressure balancing
  • Sanitary process integration
  • Easy maintenance design
  • Tank protection systems
  • Hygienic process lines
  • CIP systems
  • Sanitary vessel applications
  • Process utility systems

Diaphragm Valves

Alfa Laval Unique DV-ST UltraPure sanitary diaphragm valve

Unique DV-ST UltraPure Diaphragm Valve

The Alfa Laval Unique DV-ST UltraPure Diaphragm Valve is engineered for aseptic and ultra-pure processing applications requiring contamination-sensitive fluid handling, hygienic shut-off, and high-purity process reliability.
Features
Applications
Resources
  • UltraPure hygienic design
  • Aseptic process compatibility
  • Hygienic diaphragm sealing
  • High-purity stainless steel construction
  • Excellent cleanability
  • Corrosion-resistant materials
  • Pharmaceutical-grade performance
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Biopharma systems
  • Aseptic processing
  • High-purity fluid handling
  • Biotechnology applications
  • Clean utility systems

FAQ: Sanitary Valves & Flow Control Systems

What types of sanitary valves does Centrex offer?

Centrex supplies a wide range of sanitary valves including butterfly valves, mixproof valves, ball valves, check valves, control valves, diaphragm valves, and automated valve systems for hygienic processing applications.

Is Centrex an Alfa Laval distributor?

Yes. Centrex is an Alfa Laval Master Distributor and provides sanitary valves, pumps, process equipment, replacement parts, and technical support for food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and industrial processing applications.

Does Centrex provide automated sanitary valve systems?

Yes. Centrex designs and fabricates automated sanitary valve systems with pneumatic actuation, PLC integration, instrumentation, and process controls for fully integrated hygienic processing operations.

What industries use Centrex sanitary valves?

Centrex sanitary valve solutions are commonly used in food & beverage processing, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharma, cosmetics, personal care, and industrial process applications.

Does Centrex fabricate custom valve manifolds and process skids?

Yes. Centrex specializes in custom stainless steel valve manifolds, process skids, flow distribution panels, and turnkey sanitary process systems engineered to customer specifications.

What are mixproof valves used for?

Mixproof valves are used in sanitary processing systems to safely separate different products or cleaning solutions within the same piping system while preventing cross-contamination.

Can Centrex help select the right sanitary valve for my application?

Yes. The Centrex team provides application support and technical guidance to help customers select the correct sanitary valve based on flow requirements, pressure, media compatibility, temperature, automation needs, and hygienic standards.

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