The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CP-3 is highly efficient light-weight, reduced rent valve – designed to be configurable and protect product in all processing occasions. Engineered with the latest efficiency and sustainability principles in mind, they maximize floor space while greatly minimizing CIP consumption and downtime.
Based on the well proven and exceptionally versatile principle of the Unique Mixproof Valves from Alfa Laval, it enables the simultaneous flow of two different products or fluids through the same valve, or the safe handling of one product while seat-lift cleaning operations are being conducted in other portion of the valve – without any risk of cross-contamination.
The valve provides exceptional spillage-free operation and is compliant with most hygienic standards, including 3-A Sanitary Standards, the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and the seat lift requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration.
With its modular design and a wide variety of options, the valve can be customized to meet any process requirement and provides low total cost of ownership. The valve maximizes available floor space while significantly minimizing downtime and consumption of Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) media.
Application
The Unique Mixproof CP-3 Valve is designed for continuous flow management in hygienic processes where product safety is the main agenda. It is widely used across the dairy, food, beverage and a variety of other industries.
Standard Design
The Unique Mixproof CP-3 Valve is compromised of a series of base components, including valve body, valve plug, actuator and cleaning options and accessories that support a wide range of applications. Leakage detection holes enable visual inspection without requiring valve disassembly and provide advance notification of parts wear. Few straightforward movable parts contribute to reliable operation and reduced maintenance costs.
Working Principle
The Alfa Laval Mixproof CP-3 Valve is a normally closed (NC) valve that is controlled from a remote location by means of compressed air.
To separate the two liquids, the valve has two independent plug seals. The space between the two seals forms an atmospheric leakage chamber. In the rare case of accidental product, leakage, the product flows into the leakage chamber and is discharged through the leakage outlet.
When the valve is open, the leakage chamber is closed. The product can then flow from one line to the other without spillage. The valve can be easily be cleaned and protected against the effects of water hammer according to the specific requirements of the process and the configuration of the valve. There is no product spillage during valve operation.
Construction
The unique mixproof valve concept is based on a series of base components, including valve body, valve plug, actuator and cleaning options and accessories that support a wide range of applications. Using these components, you can build a Unique Mixproof valve to match your exact process requirements.
To facilitate maintenance, the Unique mixproof valve also features leakage detection holes that provide advance notification of wear or damage to static o-rings. Operators can visually inspect the valve at any time without having to disassemble it.
Benefits
- Gentle product handling, enhanced product safety.
- Cost-effective, spillage-free operation.
- Optimized plant efficiency and enhanced cleanability.
- Leakage detection and leakage chamber cleaning.
- Fully configurable to fit your exact needs.
Cost effective mixproof valve
Alfa Laval Mixproof CP-3 features two independent plugs designed to be PMO compliant and meet the strict guides of 3A Sanitary Standard 85-03 ensuring the pressure in the leakage chamber is atmospheric or less during any working condition. Therefore, a single Unique Mixproof CP-3 valve can often replace two or more valves of other types.
Exceptional spillage free operation
A state-of-the-art double-seat design provides long-lasting, spillage-free operation thus minimizing the risk of product contamination. The use of double lip seals provides added protection to ensure safe and hygienic operation.
Easy valve to maintain and clean
Unique mixproof CP-3 valves feature a top-loaded design, making maintenance fast and easy. It also features no adjustable components, a maintenance-friendly actuator and built-in leakage detection on all seals. Unique mixproof valves meet most hygienic standards and can be supplied with the optional SpiralClean cleaning system.
You get full benefit of using Unique Mixproof valves by combining them with Alfa Laval ThinkTop and ThinkTop Basic valve sensing and control units.
Valve clusters – customized flow solutions
Alfa Laval Valve clusters can be supplied pre-assembled and pre-tested as well as fully wired and with all the necessary pneumatic tubing, junction boxes and control panels pre-connected. Alfa Laval are specialists in providing pre-built valve clusters customized to meet specific, individual requirements. Its expertise helps ensure you the most efficient flow management, using as few components as possible and dealing effectively with key issues that include thermal cycling, cleanability, drainability and flow control. This means you can bring even complex installations online as quickly as possible, saving time and avoiding lost revenue associated with on-site troubleshooting and downtime.
