Shutoff valve has removable flow element

An ESE product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Mar 7, 2006

A novel type of shutoff valve has a completely unobstructed flow channel without seals or metal in contact with the fluid, and with little or no pressure drop though the valve.

A novel type of shutoff valve is now available from ESE.

Free Flow valves offer a completely unobstructed flow channel without seals or metal in contact with the fluid, and with little or no pressure drop though the valve.

Each valve has a removable flow element which is pinched by a manual or pneumatic actuator.

These flow elements are available in a range of materials, including silicone and both Sta-Pure and Chem-Sure materials.

When the elements are replaced, a completely new valve is created.

Cleaning can be CIP or steam-in-place.

Free Flow valves are available in three sizes - 0.5, 0.75 and 1in - in stainless steel or titanium.