Custom-built bio-valves

Published: 28-May-2003


Crane Process Flow Technologies has introduced what it considers is a unique service package for its Saunders diaphragm valve customers in the biopharmaceutical customers.

The company says that it has recognised that in almost every process system there exists a unique piping challenge that does not lend itself to conventional valve design. As such, the Saunders design team has developed a philosophy of working with customers to create unique, one-piece machined valve designs named Bio-Block. The company says the key elements in producing the customised Bio-Block valves have been the development of advanced CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) design and manufacturing tools that enable the engineers to convert concept into reality, quickly and cost effectively. Advantages over traditional manifold designs are said to include reduced wetted area and deadleg, no internal fabrication welds, reduced documentation for installation and validation, faster and easier installation of process manifolds and enhanced integrity.

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