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Corrosive and Anti Bacterial fluids and often used for cleaning food production lines to eliminate the risk of food contamination. The use of these aggressive cleaning fluids require valves manufactured and constructed from Stainless steel that are comparable with these corrosive cleaning agents. Additionally solenoid and pressure control valves will need to work in usually humid and corrosive environments and extreme room (Ambient) temperatures.
Solenoid valves, angle seat piston valves and FRL air treatment equipment for food production are generally made from stainless steel due to the materials contaminant resistant qualities. The food manufacturing / process industry requires a range of stainless steel solenoid valve functionality for the varied applications deployed within the industry and as such specific stainless steel components have been developed to meet such needs.
When processing Cereals, Animal Fodder and Powdered Milk will produce a Dusty Hazardous environment. Dust can when mixed with air create a potentially explosive atmosphere that could be ignited by a spark or flame. There is always a chance that due to the moisture or through general use the solenoid coil may fail and generate an ignition source. So, for all hazardous environments it is very important that an ATEX rated solenoid valve is used.
There are 3 main types of ATEX solenoid valve typically found,
Solenoid valves with an ATEX EExmIIT4 - encapsulated coil with low power consumption and thermal fuse
Solenoid valves with ATEX EExdIICT6 - Flame proof totally enclosed solenoid valve coil.
Solenoid valves with ATEX Exia - Intrinsically safe with very low power coil
Thermoforming, Stacking, Palletising, Storage and Packing of food products are increasingly being controlled and handled by automated and robotic processes. General purpose solenoid valves are fine for basic applications in non hazardous and non food or corrosive environments however in food factories in is generally recommended to standardise on 2/2, 3/2 and 5/2 way stainless steel solenoid valves. Our solenoid Valves are ideally suited for all these applications are all available from stock for next day delivery anywhere in the UK, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Solenoid valves are commonly used in the Meat and Abattoir Industry, Fruit and Vegetable Canneries, Fish Canneries, Salting Systems, Beverage (Soft Drinks, Wines, Spirits) and Ready Meal Industry, Milk and Cheese Dairy Industry, Oils and Fats Industry and Animal Feed Production Industry and other Non Food Industries. In addition to Grain and Starch Production, Bio Fuels from Corn and Soya. Again we face the same challenges based on environmental, application and hazardous area classifications.
Helpful hint: If you are not sure ask your solenoid valve suppliers for help.
The food industry relies on clean, reliable and accurate pressure and flow water control valves in a bid keep food production in line with world population growth and demand. Food warehouses, meat processing plants, fisheries, dairies, breweries, supermarkets, bottling plants and wine makers all rely on accurate process control valves to keep industry machinery operating a maximum efficiency. There are several common types of pressure control valve available.
You can see examples of stainless steel valves for the food industry here...
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/8" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 3.0mm, 4.0mm or 5.0mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/4" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 3.0mm, 4.0mm or 5.0mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 3/8" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 4.0mm, 6.0mm or 8.0mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/2" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 6.0mm or 8.0mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX as shown Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride as shown, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/8" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm Pressure: 0 to 60 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/8" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm,4.0mm,5.0mm Pressure: 0 to 120 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/8" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm,4.0mm,5.0mm Pressure: 0 to 150 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/4" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm Pressure: 0 to 60 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/4" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm,4.0mm,5.0mm Pressure: 0 to 120 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/4" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, PTFE, FFKM Orifice: 1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm,4.0mm,5.0mm Pressure: 0 to 150 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with LED connector, option for ATEX Duty: 100% continuous duty rated Options: Manual Over ride, manifold system, special sealing |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1/2" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, EPDM, FKM Orifice: 15mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with connector Duty: 100% continuous duty rated |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 3/4" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, EPDM, FKM Orifice: 20mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with connector Duty: 100% continuous duty rated |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 1" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, EPDM, FKM Orifice: 25mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with connector Duty: 100% continuous duty rated |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 11/4" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, EPDM, FKM Orifice: 32mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with connector Duty: 100% continuous duty rated |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 11/2" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, EPDM, FKM Orifice: 40mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with connector Duty: 100% continuous duty rated |
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Stainless steel solenoid valve for food application. Function: 2/2 normally closed Body: 316 stainless steel Operation: direct acting Port: 2" BSP or NPT thread Seals: NBR, EPDM, FKM Orifice: 50mm Pressure: 0 to 10 bar Voltage: all options available Protection: IP65 with connector Duty: 100% continuous duty rated |
There is a full range of general purpose solenoid control valves and stainless steel servo assisted solenoid valves and stainless steel 5/2 way single and 5/2 way double solenoid valves specifically designed for the food industry.
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All 316 stainless steel construction pneumatically operated angle seat piston globe valves. Body material: 316 stainless steel Internal material: 316 stainless steel Actuator head: 304 stainless steel Seals: PTFE is standard option FKM upon request Function: 2/2 way normally closed option 2 way normally open Operation: direct acting with air pilot control 3-8 bar air Port sizes: 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 11/4", 11/2", 2", 21/2" and 3" BSP option NPT or flange upon request. Temperature range: -20C to +200C Visual position indication included. Optional: Open proximity switch, 3 way version, flanged connection. Media: air, water, steam, oil, fats and greases under 600 CST viscosity, vacuum, corrossive and aggressive or contaminated media, acid, alkali, any anything compatible with 316 stainless steel and PTFE. |
BFR-S Pilot operated pressure reducing valve made from either 304 or 316 stainless steel and is designed to maintain a stable water outlet pressure to protect food processing water systems. This cylindrical design allows for easy transport and installation with the pressure controller mounted externally. The pressure gauge will show the adjusted outlet / downstream stream pressure, which can be manually adjusted using an adjustment screw or T bar on the external controller. Maximum inlet pressure: 16 Bar (test pressure 35 bar) (Minimum 0.3 bar) Outlet adjustment ranges (controller options) 0.2 to 4 Bar, 2 to 8 bar and 4 to 12 Bar. Temperature Range: +100°C Maximum Port Sizes Flange DN50 to DN1000. |
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RET and REF Direct acting Pressure reducing valves made from 316 stainless steel for food 
processing systems. Designed to maintain a stable outlet or downstream pressure regardless of inlet or upstream pressure changes. Most process systems can have huge fluctuations in system pressures due to systems demands and pumping systems elsewhere so maintaining a constant pre-set pressure will be critical to protect from system and equipment damage from excess pressures. The pressure gauge will show the adjusted outlet / downstream pressure, which can be manually adjusted using an adjustment screw or T bar. Maximum inlet pressure: 25 Bar Outlet adjustment ranges (spring options) 1 to 6 Bar, 4 to 10 Bar or 8 to 13 Bar. Temperature Range: +80°C Maximum Port Sizes 1/2 to 2" Thread Flange DN15 to DN150 |
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RELT and RELF Direct acting Low Pressure reducing valves made from 316 stainless steel for food 
processing systems. Designed to maintain a very stable accurate outlet or downstream pressure regardless of inlet or upstream pressure changes. Most process systems can have fluctuations in system pressures but maintaining a constant accurate pre-set outlet pressure can be critical to protect sensitive food processing and production equipment. The pressure gauge shows the adjusted outlet / downstream pressure, which can be manually adjusted using an adjustment screw or T bar. Maximum inlet pressure: 10 Bar Outlet adjustment ranges 0.2 to 1.5 Bar. Temperature Range: +80°C Maximum RELT Port Sizes 1/2 to 2" thread RELF Flange DN15 to DN50 |
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The downstream pressure is manually adjusted via adjustment screw or T bar. Maximum inlet pressure: 10 Bar Outlet adjustment ranges 0.2 to 0.02 Bar. Temperature Range: +80°C Maximum REMT Port Sizes 1/2 to 2" Thread REMF Flange DN15 to DN50 |
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RFT and RFF Direct acting pressure sustaining valves are made from 316 stainless steel for the 
food processing industry. Designed to maintain a preset back pressure regardless of down stream demands. Most food processing systems will have varying flow demands and unless a pressure sustaining valve is installed the system pressure can drop below minimum pressure requirements for other critical systems. The pressure sustaining valve will always maintain the pre-set back pressure or upstream pressure even when there are demands downstream. The pressure gauge will show the adjusted inlet / upstream pressure, which can be manually adjusted using an adjustment screw or T bar. Maximum inlet pressure: 25 Bar Outlet adjustment ranges (spring options) 1 to 5 Bar or 4 to 10 Bar. Temperature Range: +80°C Maximum Port Sizes 1/2 to 2" Thread or Flange DN15 to DN150 |
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The pressure gauge will show the adjusted inlet / upstream pressure, which can be manually adjusted using an adjustment screw or T bar on the external controller. Maximum inlet pressure: 16 Bar (test pressure 35 bar) (Minimum 0.3 bar) Outlet adjustment ranges (controller options) 0.2 to 4 Bar, 2 to 8 bar and 4 to 12 Bar. Temperature Range: +80°C Maximum Port Sizes Flange DN50 to DN300. |
RLT Direct acting pressure relief valves are made from 316 stainless steel for the food 
processing industry. Designed as a pressure safety relief valve to protect food processing systems from over pressure. The pressure relief valve is designed to stay closed until the upstream system pressure reaches the maximum pressure setting, at which point the pressure relief valve will open quickly releasing the excess pressure downstream thus protecting all process equipment up steam from over pressure system damage. When the system pressure reduces back to safe limits the pressure relief valve will slowly close preventing water hammer. Maximum inlet pressure: 20 Bar (test pressure 35 bar) Outlet adjustment ranges (spring options) 3 to 10 Bar or 7 to 20 Bar. Temperature Range: +80°C Maximum Port Sizes 1/2 to 2" thread Flange DN15 to DN150 |
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BFL-S pilot operated pressure relief valve compact cylindrical design offers high flow and robust internal piton structure. Made from either 304 or 316 stainless steel is designed to protect food processing systems from over pressure damage. The pressure relief valve will stay closed until the up steam pressure reaches the pre-set pressure setting at which time the pressure relief valve will open quickly releasing excess pressure downstream, thus protecting all upstream equipment from excess pressure damage. The pressure gauge will show the adjusted inlet / upstream pressure, pressure settings can be manually adjusted using an adjustment screw or T bar on the external controller. Maximum inlet pressure: 16 Bar (test pressure 35 bar) (Minimum 0.3 bar) Outlet adjustment ranges (controller options) 0.2 to 4 Bar, 2 to 8 bar and 5 to 13 Bar. Temperature Range: +80°C Maximum Port Sizes Flange DN50 to DN300 |
BFF-S pilot operated float valve compact cylindrical design offers high flow and robust internal piston structure, manufactured from either 304 or 316 grade stainless steel and is designed to allow simple mechanical water tank refilling via an external pilot or float valve. The pilot float valve is installed into a water tank at a point according to the required water level. The BFF main valve is then connected to the main water supply ideally above the maximum water level into the tank and a control pipework is then connected to the pilot float controller. When the tank water level drops the float valve will drop accordingly and in tune the main valve will open to refill the water tank, when the float valve rises to the maximum setting it will close the main refill valve automatically. Its works like a stop cock in a toilet cistern. How this is done is actually quite simple, the floating valve when lifted and closed allows for a generation of water back pressure which causes the main valve internal piston to close. When the water level drops the float valve drops and opens releasing back pressure holding the main valve piston closed. Main line water now overcomes the piston back pressure opening the main valve and refilling the tank. In turn the water level rise again thus repeating the cycle. Maximum inlet Pressure: 16 Bar Temperature Range: +80°C Max Port Sizes: DN50 to DN1000 |
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Typical applications include supply lines, food machines, air gauging equipment, air motors, air bearings, food spraying devices, air logic valves, aerosol food spraying systems, food processing pneumatic cylinders, fluid process systems, drug manufacturing and packaging, can and bottle manufacturing, beverage dispensing equipment, meat processing and just about every food pneumatic automation system. Maximum Inlet Pressure: 30 Bar Temperature: +70°C Max Port Sizes 1/4" through to 1" Thread Optional Stand alone Filter, Regulator, Lubricator, Filter Regulator 2 piece combination set and Filter Regulator with Lubrication combination sets. Typically pre-packaged modular assemblies for common configurations. Important specifications to consider when searching for FRL air treatment equipment media, filtration level, flow, adjustment range, port size, semi or fully automatic drain. |
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