Air Operated Flow Control Valves: TOP-FLO® VDCI MC PMO-C Mixproof Valves

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document describes the TOP-FLO® VDCI MC PMO-C, a stainless steel flow control valve designed for industries such as food, beverage, dairy, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and electronics processing. It highlights the valve's compliance with 3A recommendations and its ability to safely manage two different liquids simultaneously.

Design and Features:

The valve features a simple, high-tech design with an intermediate plug made from FDA-approved PEEK thermoplastic, eliminating the need for additional seals.
Three identical O-rings prevent confusion during maintenance and ensure proper sealing.
The patented intermediate plug design prevents turbulence and facilitates correct positioning.

Patented Solution:

The intermediate plug provides double protection during seat lifting operations, preventing liquid mixing and ensuring a natural vacuum in the leakage chamber.
The design prevents CIP solution transfer into the opposite leakage chamber.

3A Design Compliance:

The valve meets 3A standard 85-02, allowing pasteurized milk and CIP solution to flow in separate chambers without cross-mixing.
The leakage section is identical to the process pipeline, meeting PMO requirements.

Non-Stop Production:

The valve supports continuous operation (24/7) with features like a counterbalance for water hammer resistance and easy-to-clean flush seals.
It includes a robust clamp collar for quick plug disconnection and maintenance.

Working Conditions:

Temperature range: +23°F to 248°F (5°C to 120°C); sterilization up to 266°F (130°C).
Max working pressure: 130 psi (9 bar), reduced to 101 psi (7 bar) during cleaning.
Compressed air supply: 72 to 101 psi (5 to 7 bar) with ACS control top.

Innovative Technology:

The PEEK intermediate plug and sliding O-rings ensure no contamination between non-compatible products.
The design facilitates centering and prevents turbulence in the leakage chamber.

Command and Control Systems:

The ACS control top offers options like AS-i or multi-voltage interface, movement detection, and a linear sensor for precise control.
Quick disassembly of the control top allows for easy maintenance.

Contact Information: For further assistance, contact Top Line at their office in Bradford, PA, or their plant in Lewis Run, PA.

Catalog excerpts

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PROCESS EQUIPMENT COMPANY Stainless Steel Flow Control Equipment for the Food, Beverage, Dairy, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Electronics Processing Industries

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New Generation Non-Stop Production (7 days a week, 24 hours a day) The new design of DEFINOX VDCI MC PMO-C mixproof valve meets the 3A recommendations (85-02) in accordance with dairy sanitary requirements. The PMO-C mixproof valve technology allows two different liquids to cross over in complete safety even during seat lifting operations. Production no longer needs to completely stop during cleaning operations. Simple and high-tech design • No need for an additional seal, due to an intermediate plug made from PEEK Thermoplastic (FDA approved). • 3 identical O-rings which avoid risk of confusion...

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ACS control top with 3 solenoid valves and a linear sensor (detection of lower plug lifting) Compact actuator machined from solid stainless steel block, standard on all versions and options Fitted with quick-fitting pneumatic connections for easy maintenance Lantern fitted with switch for detection of the upper plug lifting Robust clamp collar enabling a quick disconnect of the plugs, which facilitates the maintenance Seal support plate Flush seals Leak indicator showing faults in the sealing point between the plugs Upper plug machined from solid stainless steel block Upper and lower plugs fitted...

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WORKING OPERATIONS Closed phase Open phase Transfer of fluids in the upper line and the lower line with a leakage chamber between the two lines preventing the mixing of two different liquids Transfer of the fluid between the upper line and the lower line Cleaning of the upper line Cleaning of the lower line * Washing of the upper line and of the leakage chamber while operating the upper plug Washing of the lower line and of the leakage chamber while operating the lower plug *Washing of the lower balancer 3

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Working Conditions Working temperature: Surface Finish Valve VDCI MC PMO-C Tube ØA

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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SLIDING O-RINGS PEEK INTERMEDIATE PLUG • n intermediate plug “2” is A inserted between the lower plug “3” and the upper plug “1” to prevent any risk of contamination between non-compatible products during the seat lifting (such as milk and cleaning solutions). • his intermediate plug is T made from a specific type of natural plastic called PEEK and approved by the FDA. This plastic is more resistant to high temperatures and high pressure. • identical sliding O-ring seals 3 “4” assembled on each plug ensure a perfect sealing during the opening and the closing of the valve....

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Linear sensor Proximity switch on lantern • Accuracy to 0.2 mm • Lifting detection of the upper plug • Lifting detection of the lower plug COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS The ACS control top offers numerous options to facilitate the control and command of the VDCI MC PMO-C: • Detection of movements for each plug • Accurate adjustment of the sensor • Guick disassembly of the control top for easy maintenance

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PROCESS EQUIPMENT COMPANY all your product needs Contact your Top Line Representative for Assistance Plant: 21 Valley Hunt Drive • Lewis Run, PA 16738 PUMPS & STRAINERS- Centrifugal, Rotary Lobe, Filters and Strainers VALVES - Manual, Actuated, Diaphragm FITTINGS - Clamp, Sanitary Butt-Weld, Bevel Seat, Tube OD Butt-Weld, Custom, Biopharm "UBING, GAUGES, SIGHT GLASSES, BRAIDED HOSE

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