Stainless Steel Sanitary APV Pneumatic Directional Control Flow Division Valve with Proximity Switch

Sanitary APV-type pneumatic directional control valves are designed for hygienic flow diversion and reliable media control in sanitary processing systems. These valves allow operators to direct product flow between multiple pipelines while maintaining strict sanitary standards required in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.

Manufactured from high-quality stainless steel (SS304 or SS316L), the valve offers excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and dependable sealing performance. The precision-engineered internal structure ensures smooth switching between flow paths while minimizing pressure loss during operation.

The pneumatic actuator enables automated valve control, while the integrated proximity switch allows accurate monitoring of valve position in automated processing systems. Optional C-Top controllers and advanced automation components can also be installed depending on system requirements.

Sanitary pneumatic directional control valves are widely used in beer brewing, beverage production, dairy processing, fruit juice systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biotechnology processing, where hygienic flow diversion and process reliability are essential.

Standard
SMS, DIN, 3A

Material – Contact Parts
SS304 / SS316L (1.4301 / 1.4404)
Material inspection report available

Material – Non-contact Parts
SS304 (1.4301)

Size Range
1/2" – 4" (DN10 – DN100)

Connection Options
Butt Weld
Tri Clamp
Male Thread
Female-Male Thread
Union
Weld-Thread
Flange

Body Combination Models
20 Model, 30 Model
11 Model, 12 Model
21A Model, 22A Model
21 Model, 22 Model
31 Model, 32 Model
111 Model, 112 Model
121 Model, 122 Model
211 Model, 212 Model
221 Model, 222 Model

Power Options
Manual Operation
Stainless Steel Pneumatic Actuator
Position Sensor
Proximity Switch
C-Top Controller
C-Top Controller (AS-I)

Seal Materials
Silicone
EPDM
FKM
Buna

(All seal materials comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600)

Working Pressure
≤ 10 bar (145 psi)

Air Supply Pressure
5 – 8 bar (72.5 – 116 psi)

External Surface Finish
Ra 0.8 – 1.6 μm

Internal Surface Finish
Ra 0.4 – 0.8 μm

Applications

Food Processing
Beverage Production
Dairy Processing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Biotechnology Processing