Encapsulated 3-Way Ball Valve

 Description: The hygienic design of the valve is widely used in the field of food processing, beverages, fruit juices, wine, bio-pharmaceutical.   There are several flexible body combinations for example, L-Port or T-Port , it can be interchangeable on-site. 3-Way Ball Valve "T" Type Flow Pattern 3-Way Ball Valve "L" Type Flow Pattern Features:  Fully encapsulated or cavity filled with PTFE. ISO 5211 Mounting Pad High pressure applications Full Port design The design allows for serviceability without removing the complete valve from the line Technical Specifications: • Size: 1"- 4"• Body and Internal Material: Stainless steel 316L• ISO 5211 Mounting Pad• Gaskets: PTFE• Temperature: -20℃ to 150℃: (-4°F to 302°F)• Pressure: 150 PSI to 400 PSI WOG (Depending on temperature)• Full Port Design on 1" thru 3", Reduced Port Design on 4"• All surfaces which come directly or indirectly in contact with the product are machined to 0.625 micron (25 micro inch Ra, Grit 180)    Connections Dimensions  MM/ Inch NPT Inch L H A Break Torque (in-lbs) 1 1/2 180 (7.08) 113 (4.44) 170 (6.69) 209 2 200 (7.87) 122 (4.8) 170 (6.69) 426 2 1/2 252(9.92) 140 (5.51) 240 (9.44) 996 3 284 (11.18) 151 (5.94) 240 (9.44) 1300 4 321 (12.64) 177 (6.96) 255 (10.03) 1505   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ball valves Are ball valves suitable for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications? Response: Only if they have a cavity-filled seal (encapsulated seal) or available ports for cleaning with CIP/SIP. The common ball valve has a dead space between the ball and valve body and the product can get trapped in this dead space of the valve and bacterial growth could be possible.    Are all Tri-Clamp® ball valves sanitary or hygienic? Response: Not necessarily. In the market there are ball valves with Tri-Clamp® end connections that are not sanitary because they do not have the cavity-filled seal. We recommend checking the specifications and drawings of these valves before you buy them.