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What Is A Sanitary Ball Type Check Valve and How Does It Work?
TOP-FLO® Ball-type check valves are one of the styles of check valves used for low viscosity fluid backflow prevention in a sanitary piping system. A variety of typical applications where a Steel & O’Brien ball check valve would be found in a sanitary system are water, CIP, raw and finished milk, soft drink, and fruit ... What Is A Sanitary Ball Type Check Valve and How Does It Work?
Do You Need Help Assembling a Centrifugal Pump?
Are you struggling with centrifugal pump assembly? You’re not alone. In this video, we’ll walk you through the full step-by-step process of assembling a centrifugal pump correctly. From preparing your components to aligning the pump and motor, we’ll share expert tips to avoid common mistakes and ensure your pump runs smoothly. Whether you’re an engineer, ... Do You Need Help Assembling a Centrifugal Pump?
Hygienic Valve Considerations For Compendial Water Systems
Typical system operating parameters: Temperature: 68º F – 185º F (20º C – 85º C) Pressure: 0-87 psig (0-6 bar) It’s important to know and understand that the process conditions within any hygienic system greatly influence the type of valve construction required to provide proper operation of the ... Hygienic Valve Considerations For Compendial Water Systems
Overcoming Over-pressure Situations
The TOP-FLO® DCX3 adjustable relief valve is an innovative solution for protecting piping and equipment from damage do to pump over-pressure situations and unexpected pressure spikes in the food, dairy, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. The sanitary design allows the user to adjust the desired cracking pressure by turning the fine thread adjusting nut on ... Overcoming Over-pressure Situations
Diaphragm Valve Manual Bonnet Selection
Steel & O’Brien manual bonnet assemblies follow the same time-tested and field verified performance from the start of product line inception in 1997. The standard features that are found in Steel & O’Brien bonnet assemblies are often considered upgrades on competitor models. Standard features include: Sanitary internals FDA FKM O-ring sealed hand wheel and stem ... Diaphragm Valve Manual Bonnet Selection
These Versatile Pumps Are Excellent for Clean-in-Place Applications
Steel & O’Brien has centrifugal pumps that are in demand! The brewery industry knows that these TOP-FLO® pumps have the right flow rates for the three to ten-barrel brew houses used in many popular craft breweries. Our pumps are in demand for the food, dairy, beverage, and other sanitary industries. TOP-FLO® pumps are easy to install, ... These Versatile Pumps Are Excellent for Clean-in-Place Applications
Do You Need Help Selecting The Right Pump For Your Application?
Steel & O’Brien is always at your service! When properly sizing a pump, we need to know: • Liquid Data ⇒ Product ⇒ Specific Gravity • Operating Conditions ⇒ Capacity (GPM) ⇒ Discharge Pressure (PSI) ⇒ Head Pressure (TDH) ⇒ Inlet Pressure (PSI) (Where NPSHₐ ≥ NPSHᵣ) ⇒ Viscosity (cP) – Ambient Temperature, Process Temperature ⇒ ... Do You Need Help Selecting The Right Pump For Your Application?
What is The Heart and Soul of Automated Flow Control Valves?
The heart and soul of the TOP-FLO® DCX3 and DCX4 Automated Flow Control Valves are the plug seal and O-ring seals. At Steel & O’Brien, sanitary process equipment is our business. The components in our TOP-FLO®DCX Seat Valves are manufactured of FDA compliant compounds which are held to the highest standards for use in the ... What is The Heart and Soul of Automated Flow Control Valves?
What Is That Clicking Noise In My Pump?
The TOP-FLO® TF-C Series Pumps are designed for use in CIP installations. This feature offers effortless self-cleaning with no dismantling or takedown. The sanitizing of all product contact areas is automatic. Circumferentially spaced angular grooves are located on the impeller hub and on the impeller shaft above the seal O-ring. These grooves cause turbulence that flush the ... What Is That Clicking Noise In My Pump?
What makes a MPTFE faced diaphragms “steam grade”?
Steam grade MPTFE faced diaphragms are manufactured in a specific way to increase their life expectancy under repeated SIP (Steam-In-Place) conditions that occur during bioburden control of a pharmaceutical system. Modified PTFE (MPTFE) is used for steam grade rated diaphragms in lieu of virgin PTFE due to its superior physical and mechanical properties. The finished ... What makes a MPTFE faced diaphragms “steam grade”?
How to Choose the Right Sanitary Sample Valve
In sanitary processing environments, accurate product sampling is critical to maintaining product quality, consistency, and safety. Whether in pharmaceutical production, food processing, brewing, or dairy applications, sample valves play an essential role in validating process integrity at every stage of production. Choosing the right sample valve helps ensure reliable sampling while supporting cleanability, drainability, and ... How to Choose the Right Sanitary Sample Valve
What Is NPSHr For Pumps?
When selecting a sanitary pump for food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or personal care applications, understanding NPSHr is critical to ensuring reliable pump performance and preventing costly damage. NPSHr, or Net Positive Suction Head Required, plays a major role in determining whether a pump will operate efficiently or experience cavitation issues that can shorten equipment life ... What Is NPSHr For Pumps?