Product Overview
The GEA DE-DN80-SZ-LAT.0700M-CD-L0-12N/52 is a hygienic, pneumatically actuated sanitary process valve engineered for precise flow control in aseptic and high-purity fluid handling systems. Manufactured by GEA, a global leader in process engineering, this valve utilizes a single-seat, seat-lift (SZ) working principle with a balanced, spring-return pneumatic actuator. The DN80 (3-inch) nominal bore ensures high flow capacity with minimal pressure drop, making it ideal for CIP/SIP (Clean-in-Place / Sterilize-in-Place) circuits, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical production, and fine chemical dosing lines. Its modular design allows integration with standard GEA VARIVENT® or comparable hygienic connection systems, ensuring full compatibility with existing process skids and manifolds.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Feature |
|---|---|
| Component Type | Sanitary Process Valve (Pneumatic Seat Valve) |
| Model Designation | DE-DN80-SZ-LAT.0700M-CD-L0-12N/52 |
| Nominal Diameter | DN80 (3″) |
| Operating Pressure | Up to 10 bar (process side); actuator air supply 6–8 bar |
| Actuation Type | Pneumatic, spring-return (single-acting) |
| Mounting & Connection | Hygienic clamp / weld end per DIN 11850 / ISO 2037 |
| Seal Material | EPDM or FKM (FDA-compliant) |
| Surface Finish | Ra ≤ 0.8 µm (product contact) |
Engineering Features & Advantages
- Precision Flow Control: The seat-lift (SZ) design provides tight shut-off and minimal turbulence, ensuring accurate metering of viscous or shear-sensitive media.
- Hygienic Construction: Fully crevice-free, self-draining geometry with FDA-compliant elastomers supports rigorous CIP/SIP protocols and reduces contamination risk.
- Industrial Reliability: Robust pneumatic actuator and stainless steel body (316L) withstand continuous cycling, thermal shocks, and aggressive cleaning agents.
- Direct Fit Replacement: Exact dimensional and functional compatibility with GEA VARIVENT® and standard hygienic interfaces, minimizing downtime during retrofit or OEM replacement.
Typical Industrial Applications
This valve is widely deployed in aseptic filling lines for dairy and beverages, pharmaceutical fermentation and buffer preparation skids, cosmetic emulsion processing, and high-purity chemical dosing systems where hygiene, repeatability, and fast actuation are critical. It is also suitable for CIP supply/return manifolds and tank outlet isolation in food and biotech facilities.
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GEA DE-DN80-SZ-LAT.0700M-CD-L0-12N/52 Sanitary Process Valve
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