Diaphragm valve for hygiene-focused processes
Ensure aseptic conditions and precise flow control in sensitive liquid processing, perfect for maintaining the sterility required in pharmaceutical and biotech production lines.
Controls Aseptic Fluid Flow in Biopharmaceutical Processes
The Unique DV-ST UltraPure from Alfa Laval is a versatile diaphragm valve engineered for aseptic fluid handling in biopharmaceutical and personal care processes. Featuring a compact, lightweight design, it offers numerous configurations with high-grade valve bodies and diaphragm materials like EPDM and PTFE to meet specific production needs. The valve’s weir-type construction ensures reliable sealing and prolonged diaphragm life, even during continuous steam operation at temperatures up to 150°C. Engineered for both pneumatic and manual operations, it integrates seamlessly into production lines, handling pressures up to 10 bar. The valve’s stainless steel actuators are available in standard and high-pressure versions, with options for ATEX certification for explosive environments. Highly resistant to corrosion, the DV-ST UltraPure aligns with strict GMP and FDA standards, ensuring suitability for producing injectable insulin, monoclonal antibodies, sterile eye drops, and more. Supported by Alfa Laval’s Q-doc package, it ensures complete traceability and ease of validation, while the ThinkTop control units enhance cleaning efficiency, reducing CIP liquid use by up to 95%. With a dedicated global service network, the valve promises minimal downtime and maximized return on investment.
Benefits
- Ensures contamination-free production with fully aseptic operation.
- Prolongs diaphragm life and reduces maintenance frequency, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Adapts to high-pressure conditions, enhancing safety and reliability in demanding processes.
- Complies with GMP and FDA standards, supporting regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Enhances cleaning efficiency, significantly cutting down on CIP liquid usage.
- Applications
- Personal care,Aseptic liquids,Biopharmaceuticals,Biotech,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Parenteral drugs,Sterile eye drops,Monoclonal antibodies,Skincare serums,Injectable insulin,Vaccine formulations,Cleanroom cosmetics,Oral suspension antibiotics,Hormonal creams,Protein-based biologics
- Steps before
- Purification,Mixing,Heating,Cell cultivation
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Quality control,Packaging,Documentation
- Input ingredients
- pharmaceutical ingredients,biotech materials,hygienic process fluids,aseptic solutions,steam for sterilization
- Output ingredients
- processed pharmaceutical ingredients,sterilized biotech materials,hygienically managed fluids,aseptically controlled solutions
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.
- Valve operation
- Pneumatic/Manual
- Actuator material
- Stainless steel/Composite
- Diaphragm material
- EPDM/PTFE/TFM
- Actuator type
- Standard/High pressure
- Operating pressure
- Up to 10 bar
- Temperature range
- Up to 150°C
- Surface finish
- Low Ra
- Certification
- ATEX
- Compliance
- FDA/USP/TSE/ADI
- Cure identification
- Cure dates,compound tracking
- Actuation options
- NC/NO/Air/Air
- Sensing and control units
- Available
- Actuator control
- Pneumatic / Manual
- Pressure range
- Product pressure up to 10 bar
- Diaphragm operation
- Manual handle / Pneumatic actuator
- Valve operation
- Normally closed / Normally open / Air/Air
- Use environment
- Aseptic / Hygienic
- Automation level
- Manual / Pneumatic
- Temperature handling
- Continuous steam operation up to 150°C
- Diaphragm life
- Reliable,long-life
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High corrosion resistance
- Temperature resistance
- Up to 150°C
- Temperature Resistance
- Up to 150°C
- Aseptic Operations
- Yes
- Use Case
- Pharmaceutical,Biotech,Hygienic Processes
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Valve body material
- Stainless steel
- Valve size
- Customizable
- Discharge method
- Weir-type design
- Handle type
- Manual or pneumatic
- Actuator type
- Slim/High Pressure,Stainless steel
- Diaphragm Material
- EPDM,PTFE/EPDM,TFM/PTFE
- Actuator Type
- Pneumatic or Manual
- Pressure Handling
- Up to 10 bar
- Actuator Configuration
- Normally Closed (NC),Normally Open (NO),Air/Air Activated (A/A)
- Valve Body Material
- Standard Low-Ferrite,Optional High Alloy
- Sensing and Control Equipment
- Control Units,Position Indicators,Stroke Limiters,Valve Positioners
- Handle Type
- Stainless Steel or Composite
- ATEX Certification
- Available for Diaphragm Actuators
- Surface Finish
- High-grade with Low Ra