Applications

The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP provides continuous flow management and CIP safety towards hygienic processes where product safety is high on the agenda, such as in the dairy, food, beverage, and many other industries.

Benefits

• Get the product safety you need by eliminating the risk of cross-contamination
• Enhance the reliability and flexibility of your process and CIP setup when operating
• Minimize the risk of unplanned downtime and time and resources spent on routine maintenance
• Improve sustainability and limit environmental impact by reducing water and CIP media use
• Lower the total cost of ownership with a proven, cost

Standard design

A series of base components, including a valve body, seals, a maintenance-free actuator, and an optimized plug design to minimize spillage, comprises the Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP valve. Leakage detection holes enable visual inspection without requiring valve disassembly, alerting operators of the need for wear parts replacement. Few straightforward, moveable parts contribute to reliable operation and reduced maintenance costs. The valve can also be fitted with Alfa Laval ThinkTop units.

Working principle

The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP valve is a normally closed (NC) valve controlled remotely using compressed air. The valve has two independent plugs and a three-seal design to separate the two media from each other; the space between the seals forms a leakage chamber at atmospheric pressure under all operating conditions. Leakage rarely occurs, but if it should, the fluid flows into the leakage chamber and drains at the outlet for easy detection. When the valve is open, the leakage chamber is closed. The fluid then flows from one line to the other. The valve’s three-seal design minimizes spillage and ensures the water and CIP media pass through and flush the leakage chamber. The valve primarily handles cleaning media. Its balanced design ensures complete flow control and eliminates water hammer. Mounting upside down is possible.