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TOP-FLO® Hygienic Diaphragm Valves

TOP-FLO® Hygienic Diaphragm Valves
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TOP-FLO® Hygienic Diaphragm Valves

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Overview
The document provides comprehensive details on TOP-FLO® Hygienic Diaphragm Valves, designed for high purity industries like bioprocessing and pharmaceuticals. It emphasizes the company's dedication to quality, competitive pricing, and exceptional delivery performance.
Key Features
  • Valves are constructed from low ferrite DIN 1.4435 316L forged bodies with controlled sulfur content, ensuring high purity and compliance with ASME BPE standards.
  • Features include autoclaveable FKM o-ring sealed stainless steel manual bonnets and adjustable thermoplastic handwheels.
  • Pneumatic actuators offer various control options and FDA/USP Class VI conforming diaphragms.
  • Specialty valves include ZERODL™ machined block body styles and interchangeable diaphragms compatible with other manufacturers.
BIOPrO® Forged Valves
  • Made from ASTM A182 GR F316L material, suitable for high purity applications requiring mechanical and electropolished finishes.
  • Available in sizes from 1/2” to 6” with clamp or weld end connections.
BIOPrO® Cast Valves
  • Economical alternative for less demanding applications, made from low carbon stainless steel investment castings.
  • Available in sizes 1 1/2” to 6” with various surface finishes and end connections.
BIOFLO® II Valves
  • Compact and lightweight, designed for high purity systems with applications in sampling and steam ports.
  • Manufactured from forged 316L material with clamp or butt-weld ends.
Specialty Valve Assemblies
  • Custom fabricated products designed to meet specific customer requirements, including tank bottom and T-pattern valves.
  • ZERODL™ valves improve drainability and eliminate deadlegs, available in various sizes and configurations.
Actuation
  • Compact pneumatic actuators designed for space-saving environments, made from high-performance polymers.
  • Available with various accessory options for control applications.
Specifications and Features
The document outlines the specifications and features of TOP-FLO® actuators and valves, highlighting their durability, ease of installation, and performance. Key features include high-performance polymer construction for temperature resistance, visual indicators for valve position, and a variety of accessories for control applications.
Actuator Design
TOP-FLO® actuators are designed to be economical, compact, and durable, with a cast iron housing and steel diaphragm plates. They are suitable for automatic and remote control of sanitary weir type diaphragm valves. Features include a positive stop for safety, flexible actuator diaphragm, and a unique stem guide to prevent lateral movement.
Valve Dimensions
The document provides detailed dimensions for BIOPrO® Forged and Cast Automated Valves with both Elastomer and MPTFE Faced Diaphragm Types, including size, clamp end, OD tube end, weld tangent, center to top, actuator diameter, and drain angle.
Flow Characteristics
Flow characteristics are illustrated with graphs showing the percentage of flow relative to the percentage of valve opening, crucial for understanding valve performance under different conditions.
Bonnet Assemblies
TOP-FLO® manual bonnets are designed for cleanability, reliability, and ease of maintenance, featuring stainless steel construction, ergonomic design, and options for contamination prevention. Cast iron bonnets are available for cost-effective applications.
Diaphragms
TOP-FLO® diaphragms are made from high-grade materials for reliability and longevity, complying with FDA and USP standards and traceable to specific batches. Different grades are available, including EPDM and MPTFE/EPDM, each with specific temperature ranges.
Engineering and Ordering Information
The document includes engineering diagrams and ordering information for various valve configurations, discussing the benefits of electropolishing for improving surface finish and reducing imperfections.
Introduction
Top Line is a company dedicated to providing high-quality stainless steel products for industries such as dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and bio-processing. They emphasize fine craftsmanship, responsible service, and realistic pricing, contributing to their growth over 50 years.
Electropolishing Process Benefits
  • Reduces peaks and scratches from mechanical polishing.
  • Enhances corrosion resistance through passivation.
  • Reveals defective welds or surface pitting.
  • Improves product appearance.
  • Facilitates easier cleaning and sterilization.
  • Helps remove surface contaminants.
Surface Finish Measurement
Surface finish in the pharmaceutical and bio-processing industries is measured in roughness average (ra), expressed in microinch or micrometer values. Top Line uses profilometers and boroscopes for accurate evaluation.
Product Quality and Assurance
Top Line specializes in stainless steel materials, including types 304, 316, and "L grades." Their manufacturing facilities are equipped with skilled craftsmen to meet important tolerances and finish specifications. Products undergo strict quality assurance checks before leaving the plant.
Warranty Information
Top Line offers a limited warranty for one year from the date of shipment, covering defects in material or workmanship. The warranty applies to products used in approved installations and maintained according to standard industry practices. Top Line may repair or replace defective products but is not liable for consequential damages.
Contact Information
For assistance, contact Top Line at their office in Bradford, PA, or their plant in Lewis Run, PA. Phone numbers and a fax number are provided for communication.
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PROCESS EQUIPMENT COMPANY TOP-FLO® Hygienic Diaphragm Valves Engineered Valve Solutions for High Purity Industries

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TOP-FLO@ Hygienic Diaphragm Valves ZERODL™ T-Pattern & ZERODL™ Tank Bottom Top Line Process Equipment Company is well known for providing Its customers with products that will meet or exceed the quality standards found In the many markets we serve. Top Line competes with the major suppliers In the Industry In North and South America for weir type diaphragm valves and we have recently gained approval to mark CE on our valves In accordance to the PED on this product line. Pricing Is very competitive and our lead times are typically outstanding compared to our competition TOP-FLO® diaphragm valves,...

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Tube end style valves have 0,' Minimum tangent length tc facilitate orbital welding Various clamp type connections Hygienic screwed connections The forged body has always been the optimum choice for applications within the bioprocessing and pharmaceutical industries, BIOPRO® forged body diaphragm valves will be the valves of choice when high purity mechanical and electropolished surface BIOPRO® forged bodies are manufactured from ASTM A182 GR F316L material with additional controls in regards to chemical content. The sulfur content is maintained to meet and exceed the stringent requirements of...

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BIOPRCT Cast BIOPRO® cast valves offer an economical alternative for less demanding service applications In food, beverage, dairy, cosmetics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and electronics processing Industries, BIOPRO® cast bodies are low carbon stainless steel investment castings that conform to ASTM A351 grade CF3M (316L) material. Castings are solution annealed to provide a sanitary and clean outside finish. Available In sizes 1 1/2" through 6" with either clamp or butt-weld end BIOPRO® cast bodies are available with a variety of surface finishes ranging from 20Ra to 35Ra Including electropollsh....

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BIOFLO® II diaphragm valves are compact, forged, and lightweight valves designed to meet the stringent requirements within high purity systems. Applications include sampling, drain ports, steam ports, and specialty BIOFLO® II valve bodies are manufactured from the same forged 316L material as the standard BIOPRO® forged bodies. All BIOFLO® II valve sizes are machined from a common raw forging with controlled chemistry per ASME BPE. Bodies are available with clamp or butt-weld ends and surface finishes through 10Ra. BIOFLO® II manual 304 stainless steel bonnets are provided with adjustable PPS...

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Specialty Valve Assemblies Top Line for years has specialized in manufacturing custom fabricated products designed specifically to meet our customers Our primary objective has always been to design and manufacture these specialty products by using state-of-the-art manufacturing Top Line and Its affiliates employ engineers with a vast range of expertise and knowledge in the bioprocessing and pharmaceutical Industries, The benefit of this Is our ability to provide quick and accurate solutions to even the most complicated problems that occur in the field All specialty products are manufactured using...

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RODL™ T-Pattern Dimensions ID FINISH: AS SPECIFIED BY CUSTOMER OD FINISH: 32Ra (STANDARD) OTHER FINISHES UPON REQUEST

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ID FINISH: AS SPECIFIED BY CUSTOMER OD FINISH: 32Ra (STANDARD) OTHER FINISHES UPON REQUEST

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Topworks Dimensions

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ZERODL" 45° Tank Bottom Diaphragm Valves When bacteria entrapment or leaking gland seals associated with other types problems In the system, the ZERODL™ tank bottom valve Is a reliable solution be used to eliminate such concerns, The ZERODL™ tank bottom valve, with Its conical profile allows for complete dralnablllty and the prevention of deadlegs or entrapment areas. These valves are Installed by either bolting or welding to the tank surface, ZERODL™ tank bottom valves are available In sizes ranging from 1/4" through 4", are manufactured using type SA-479 316L stainless steel and are available...

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ZERODL™ 45° Tank Bottom Valves Topworks Dimensions

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Tandem Valve Assemblies Sterile Access Valve The Sterile Access Valve assembly provides access to the horizontal valve body at the lowest cross sectional point. The access port can be used for sampling, steam sterilization, purging or condensate drainage. Ports are furnished with butt-weld tube ends, clamp ends, or the utilization of a secondary valve, L-Pattern Type The L-pattern type diaphragm valve, due to Its unique design, minimizes deadlegs In polnt-of-use outlets. The valve, while Installed In a vertical position, serves as a 90° elbow. As fluid passes through the body the valve can be...

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TOP-FLO" Divert Valve • Manufactured from 316L stainless steel or other • Mill test summaries furnished with every order • Wide variety of Inlet and outlet tubing configurations and polish combinations are available • Design eliminates deadleg Inherent In typical mixing • Available with actuated or manual bonnets • Significantly reduces overall spacing requirements Top Line also offers a line of multi-ported divert valves that are very popular In process applications where space considerations are critical. These valves are compact and will significantly reduce the piping requirements and number...

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The TOP-FLO® compact pneumatic actuator is highly suited for today's modern space-saving environment within the high purity industry. Simplicity of design and robust structure ensures long service life and economical operation Molded from a high performance polymer to withstand the rigors of cleaning and sterilization temperatures, this lightweight actuator has no corrosive components exposed to atmosphere. All Internal and external components are corrosion resistant. In-line retrofitting Is easily achieved without the use of special tooling. Many accessory options are offered to suit any control...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.