Sanitary Valves

From their interior design, which prevents residue buildup and bacterial growth, to their smooth, polished surfaces, which support CIP and SIP procedures, they help with quality, safety, and even product taste. These valves and their accessories provide reliable sealing, easy cleaning, and hygienic performance while helping facilities meet some of the strictest regulatory requirements for high purity and sanitation.

The name-brand sanitary valves and fittings at ValveMan are engineered to exceed sanitary performance requirements for food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical use. We carry an extensive selection of sanitary valve solutions in a variety of sizes and materials. Reach out with any questions, and our team of valve experts can help you find the perfect match.

What Makes Sanitary Valves Different

As already mentioned, the hygienic design of sanitary valves includes polished finishes, crevice-free interiors, clean-in-place compatibility, and corrosion-resistant materials. In the United States, they must also comply with certain standards and regulatory requirements, including 3-A Sanitary Standards for cleanability and surface finishes, FDA regulations for food- and pharma-contact materials, and USDA approval for meat and poultry processing environments. In addition, ASME BPE and cGMP guidelines govern surface quality, drainability, and contamination control. 

ValveMan’s Sanitary Valve Advantages

ValveMan is a trusted source, not just a supplier, of sanitary valves. We have a broad, carefully curated inventory of engineering-backed recommendations and our own extensive experience. ValveMan also provides fast shipping and reliable sourcing for a wide range of sanitary valve solutions from well-known, proven companies. In fact, our comprehensive inventory includes (but isn’t limited to) the following.

Ball Valves (2-Way & 3-Way): used for shutoff and diverting flow in sanitary systems

Butterfly Valves: lightweight, economical sanitary valves that are ideal for high-volume processing lines or simple on/off functions

Check Valves: protect the integrity of products by preventing backflow, which could contaminate the upstream products,  and protecting pumps from backpressure or reverse flow damage

Diaphragm Valves: used for sterile and high-purity jobs, such as biotech and pharmaceutical applications, because the diaphragm seals the moving parts from the fluid path, so there are no crevices for bacteria to be trapped in

Sample Valves: enable the safe, aseptic extraction of product without interrupting production or compromising the sterility of the system

Plug Valves: offer quick shutoff and straight-through flow with minimal pressure drop, often used for slurry or multi-port applications

Pressure Relief Valves & Regulators: safeguard equipment and aid in maintaining precise pressure conditions.

Pressure Transmitters: provide continuous, real-time data to control systems, making possible highly precise automation and immediate response to pressure changes

Sight Glasses & Gauges: allow operators to visually verify product flow, clarity, and pressure conditions without opening the line and potentially introducing contamination

Steam Traps: remove condensate from steam lines, and are critical to SIP sterilization 

Fittings, Gaskets, Tube Hangers: help to ensure performance that is leak-free and hygienic

Applications & Industries Served

These sanitary valves are used in so many different applications, including …

• Food and beverage
• Dairy processing
• Breweries and distilleries
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotech and life sciences
• Cosmetics production

ValveMan is your one-stop shop for all your sanitary valve needs. Our team of experts can help you configure the valve components you need – and if you don't see what you're looking for, just ask us, and we’ll source and order it. ValveMan is waiting to hear from you!