Sanitary Sampling Valve Butterfly Food Grade Tank Sample
- Model:
- Place of Origin:
- Wenzhou, China
- Packing:
- Suitable Packing for Sea/Air Transport
- Quantity:
- 10000 PCS Per Year
- Payment:
- T/T, L/C, Western Union
- Material:
- SS304, SS316L
- Connection:
- Clamped
A sanitary sampling valve provides a controlled point for removing a representative portion of process fluid from a tank or pipeline without opening the main system. A compact manual design is suited to small sampling points where sanitary isolation, controlled discharge, and simple operation are required. The referenced mini configuration uses stainless steel construction with PTFE sealing and manual operation for clean-process sampling.
Why Mini Sampling Points Need Careful Flow Control
A hygienic sampling valve must do more than open and close. The sampling path should limit retained product, avoid unnecessary dead legs, and allow the collected fluid to represent actual process conditions. Connection design also affects cleaning access, gasket alignment, and maintenance frequency.
For small process lines, the compact body can reduce the space required around the sampling point. A manually operated stem provides direct control without adding an actuator or control circuit, which can suit periodic sampling routines.
| Selection factor | Practical consideration | Process value |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling frequency | Occasional or repeated collection | Determines operating method |
| Fluid condition | Liquid viscosity and solids content | Influences passage design |
| Cleaning regime | Manual cleaning, CIP, or SIP | Guides seal and installation choices |
| Installation point | Tank wall, branch line, or process pipe | Affects drainage and sample quality |
| Sample handling | Open container or closed collection | Determines outlet arrangement |
Sampling Valve Choice Across Hygienic Process Lines
Food, beverage, dairy, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology processes can require controlled sampling at different stages. A tank sample valve is suited to vessel-based collection, while an inline configuration can obtain samples from a flowing process stream.
A butterfly valve food grade configuration may control the main product line, but it is not intended to replace a dedicated sampling point. The sampling valve is designed around controlled extraction rather than general pipeline isolation.
Material compatibility also requires attention to the process medium and cleaning chemistry. Stainless steel wetted surfaces, PTFE seals, and elastomeric components should be reviewed against pressure, temperature, and chemical exposure before selection.
What Makes a Sampling Point Reliable?
A sanitary sampling valve should provide representative sampling, controlled shutoff, cleanable wetted surfaces, and a connection arrangement suited to the process line. For a small manual valve, the product specification lists SS304 or SS316L body options, PTFE sealing, NBR O-ring sealing, manual operation, and 1/4″–1/2″ sizes with thread, clamp, or weld connections.
The most suitable configuration depends on the sampling location, process medium, cleaning cycle, and required sanitary standard rather than size alone.
Product Description
| Product Name: | Hygienic Sampling Valve |
| Valve Body Material: | SS304 or SS316L |
| Seal Material: | PTFE |
| O ring seal: | NBR |
| Max. Working Pressure: | 10Bar |
| Max. Working Temperature: | 120 degree C |
| Availably size: | 1/4" - 1/2" |
| Availably connection: | Thread/ Clamp/ Weld |
| Availably standard: | 3A |
| Operated: | Manual |
| Certificate: | FDA |
