Valves - sampling

I-Sample valves

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ASEPCO Weirless Radial diaphragm™ i-sample valve

ASEPCO sampling valves are specifically designed for applications where leakage, dead legs, and cross-contamination are unacceptable. Mounted on the wall of the vessel just above the knuckle, they are equipped with the unique ASEPCO port that allows through-the-chamber CIP/SIP flow between sampling to ensure a truly representative sample every time.

Features and benefits

Diaphragm replacement can be completed in seconds
Designed with through-the-chamber CIP/SIP via 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch ports, ensuring a truly representative sample every time
USP Class VI EPDM or Silicone diaphragm
Improved tank cleanability, because the diaphragm seals on the ID at the vessel wall
Integral non-adjustable travel stops
Replacement capabilities that can be completed in seconds
Offers full drainability when installed in an Ingold(tm) port
Designed with through-the-chamber CIP/SIP via 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch ports, ensuring a truly representative sample every time.

Technical summary

Mounting type	Clamp-on Ingold connection, Threaded Ingold connection
Inlet/outlet Connections	0.25" hygienic clamp, 0.25" tube end, 0.5" hygienic clamp, 0.5" tube end
Max. operating pressure	10 bar
Max. operating pressure	150 psi
Compatible actuators	Manual
Compatible diaphragms	EPDM, Silicone, Silicone plus
Surface finish options	Electropolished, Max 10 micro-inch Ra (0.25 µm Ra), Max 15 micro-inch Ra (0.375 µm Ra), Max 20 micro-inch Ra (0.5 µm Ra)
Certification and compliance	ISO 9001
Standards	ASME BPE

Technical Summary table lists features available within the range. See ‘Technical specifications’ tab for model specific information.

Size	Cv at 1 psi (0.07 bar)
0.25 Fitting connections	4.66	1.23
0.50 Fitting connections	10.2	2.6

Technical specifications

	I-Sample valves
Mounting type	Clamp-on Ingold connection, Threaded Ingold connection
Flow rate	4.66 - 10.2 l/m
Flow rate	1.23 - 2.6 USGPM
Sizes	0.5"
Inlet/outlet Connections	0.25" hygienic clamp, 0.25" tube end, 0.5" hygienic clamp, 0.5" tube end
Max. operating pressure	10 bar
Max. operating pressure	150 psi
Operating temperature range	-51 to 135 °C
Operating temperature range	-60 to 275 °F
Compatible actuators	Manual
Compatible diaphragms	EPDM, Silicone, Silicone plus
Surface finish options	Electropolished, Max 10 micro-inch Ra (0.25 µm Ra), Max 15 micro-inch Ra (0.375 µm Ra), Max 20 micro-inch Ra (0.5 µm Ra)
Certification and compliance	ISO 9001
Standards	ASME BPE
Weight	0.55 kg
Weight	1.21 lbs

I-Sample valves dimensions

Size	A		B		C		D		B + C (with Actuator)
inches	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	in
0.50 Clamp and Weld-in	74.2	2.92	61.5	2.42	99.8	3.93	5.3	0.21	161.3	6.35

Weights

Size	Valve Body		Total Weight with Manual Actuator
inches	kg	lb	kg	lb
0.50 Clamp and Weld-in	0.55	1.21	0.88	1.95

Materials of construction

Material

Hastelloy C22, Stainless steel 316L, Stainless steel AL-6XN

Brochures

ASEPCO weirless radial diaphragm valves (US).pdf
PDF - 605.5kb

Datasheet

I-Sample Valves datasheet (US).pdf
PDF - 644kb

Manuals

Tank valve manual (EN).pdf
PDF - 2.4mb

Tank sampling

Using the 4-valve rig from ASEPCO is the easiest and most reliable way to take a truly representative sample in an uncontrolled environment.

Step-by-step:

Autoclave a bagged sample bottle with a filter and an ASEPCO valve (V3) sealing the opening.
Unbag the sample bottle as shown, connecting the closed V3 to the closed tank sample Valve V2.
Steam behind the flow paths of V2 and V3 as shown in pink.
Close steam source (V1) and condensate drain (V4). You now have a sterile path between your process and your sample bottle.
Open the sample bottle (V3) and the tank sample valve (V2), and take your sample as shown in blue.
Close the sample valve (V2), then the sample receptacle valve (V3). Drain V4 (lose less than 15 ml of product with the ASEPCO close-coupled condensate valve) and remove your sample bottle.

Following these steps offers consistent, repeatable and reliable sampling at any time during the process. Using the behind-the-seat flowpath design of ASEPCO valves ensures the absolute aseptic control of your sample.

Actuators

The AKS actuator series** for tank valves is a durable, easy to maintain actuator made of a plastic housing and stainless steel diaphragm interface. The resulting actuator is a hygienic design which is GMP-compliant.

Our tank valve actuators are also available in the AJS actuator series an all stainless steel actuator providing all the same performance, but in a heavy-duty package.

Both versions offer manual and pneumatic options, are provided with laser-etched serial numbers for traceability, and carry a market-leading three year warranty. It is straightforward to add automation to the pneumatic versions by mounting switches or controllers from any manufacturer.

Work with all manufacturers linear switches and controllers (i.e. Westlock, Stonel, Burkert, etc.)

**AKS actuator series only available on 0.5" to 1.5" sizes