4KAI™ Sampling Valve

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The 4KAI™ Sampling Valve is one of the smallest sterilisable sampling valves. It is designed for the sampling of low viscosity products in the range of 0-100 cP with particles less than 1.5 mm in diameter.

The 4KAI™ valve is used in a range of applications such as brewery, dairy, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, sampling products such as:  for products such as:

• Water
• Milk
• Medical solutions
• Filtered Beer
• Perfume
• Olive Oil

Besides the selection of the Valve Body and the Valve Head there are three different membrane materials to choose from: Silicone, EPDM and PTFE. Accessories include quick couplings for the connection of tubing, piping and more.

Technical Data

Material:	Valve body:	AISI 316L (1.4404)
	Valve head:	AISI 304 (1.4307)
	Membrane:	Silicone (grey) EPDM (black) PTFE (white)
Pressure (max.):	Working pressure:	6 bar(g) / 87 psi(g)
	Rubber cap:	3 bar(g) / 44 psi(g)
	Steel plug:	12 bar(g) / 218 psi(g)
Temperature	Steam:	Sterilization using dry, saturated steam at 121 °C / 250 °F and 1 bar(g). Dry, saturated steam at temperatures up to 134 °C /272 °F and 2 bar(g) is possible but might reduce the service life of the membrane.
	Process medium:	The acceptable operating temperature range for the process medium depends on the choice of membrane as follows: Silicone: 0 °C to 130 °C (32-265°F) EPDM: 0 °C to 130°C (32-265°F) PTFE: 0 °C to 150°C (32-300°F)
	Ambient:	The range of acceptable ambient temperatures is limited by the polymer handle and the pneumatic cylinder from -40 °C to 80 °C.
Viscosity	Viscosity range:	0-100 cP, with particles up to Ø1.5 mm in diameter. Higher viscosity liquids may be sampled, only will the sampling take longer
Surface finish	Internal:	Not electropolished Ra ≤ 0.8 μm / 31 μinch
	External:	Not electropolished Ra ≤ 1.2 μm / 47 μinch

Manual

Click here to download the Keofitt 4KAI™ sampling valve manual