SPX FLOW Launches its Next
Generation Mix Proof Valve Series
SPX FLOW announces the launch of an
exciting new range of mix proof hygienic
valves. This next generation “D4 Series” is
the result of continued development from
both APV® and Waukesha Cherry-Burrell®
process technologies. Used for the reliable
separation of dissimilar products, the
D4 Series helps fulfil today’s customer
demands for production flexibility,
maximized productivity, rapid return
on investment, and reduced product
and personnel risk across the food and
beverage, dairy, personal care and brewing
process industries.
According to Chris Sinutko, Global Product
Manager- Hygienic Valves, Food & Beverage,
SPX FLOW: “The D4 Series offers exceptional
performance value and encompasses a
wide range of models and “all inclusive”
standard features to meet our customer’s
different processing needs for cleanability,
efficiency, and reliability. Based on over
60 years of experience in valve design and
manufacturing, the next generation D4 Series
allows extensive cleaning of product contact
surfaces and helps to reduce operational cost
overheads by minimizing CIP losses.”
Engineered for reliability, all D4 valves are
fully balanced for dependable operation
against pressure spikes and flow in any
direction. The assurance of genuine
automated processing is enhanced
with the option of a unique, state-of-
The complete D4 range includes the
primary, price-competitive D4 model,
which meets the basic needs for reliable
product separation and seat lift (SL)
or non-seat lift (NSL) cleanability,
and the DA4 ultra-hygienic model for
critical applications requiring enhanced
cleanability of all product contact
surfaces. For those applications where
the current generation DA3+ housing is We have highly-skilled field engineers
reliably in place, the DA4 can easily be spread out all over the globe and hold high
inserted and provide a very efficient and inventory levels of our commonly used
cost-effective upgrade, future-proofing parts in strategically located distribution
existing installations with minimal centres. This sophisticated support
disruption and risk. network enables our most commonly used
The D4 Series is a truly international
valve, with models being produced by
components to be delivered in as little as
24 hours to most European locations.
SPX FLOW in the United States and SPX FLOW is a global company with
Europe. By manufacturing in multiple facilities, sales and service partners located
locations equipped with advanced throughout the world, giving customers
machinery and highly skilled operational peace of mind that they have quick local
teams, the D4 series is positioned to access to the support they need to keep
provide a high quality solution with operations running smoothly.
exceptional, market-leading delivery
times.
Overall, the new D4 Series of mix proof
valves offers customers exceptional
the-art control unit with integrated SPX FLOW’s newest manufacturing performance, assured reliable processing,
seat lift detection and no external campus located in Bydgoszcz, Poland excellent cleanability and minimized CIP
sensors. Maintenance is optimized as has proven its capability to consistently no compressed air or lifting tools are meet or exceed customer expectations. required for removal and service. These The advanced engineering proficiency downward-opening valves, for example, at the plant further means SPX FLOW facilitate easy handling, and based on our can provide the design and manufacture testing of similar valves on the market, of complete valve manifolds to meet weigh on average 40 percent less. Use of specific customer needs. As with all SPX the D4 Series further optimizes inventory FLOW solutions, the D4 Series is supported investment as the same seal kit is used by a comprehensive range of aftermarket across multiple valve sizes. services.
fluid losses at a highly competitive price
point. By using process knowledge and
experience of previous valve ranges, the
new D4 offers an exciting combination of
proven technology and innovative features,
supported by a proven network of parts
inventory and engineering services globally.
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