Food and Beverage Processing & Mixing Lines

Food and beverage processing and mixing lines are at the heart of modern production facilities, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and safety across a wide variety of products. These systems are designed to handle everything from dairy, juices, and soft drinks to sauces, beer, and ready-to-eat foods. A typical processing and mixing line includes an interconnected flow of equipment such as storage tanks, pumps, mixers, homogenisers, heat exchangers, filters, and automated control systems. Together, they allow raw ingredients to be blended, pasteurised, cooled, and packaged in a controlled and repeatable way.
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20WP4040F0 - Wafer Pattern Butterfly Valves - PTFE Seat

Designed for hygienic processing environments, the 20WP4040F0 Wafer Pattern PTFE Seat Butterfly Valve is ideally suited to Food and Beverage Processing & Mixing Lines where cleanliness, temperature resistance, and chemical compatibility are essential. Its split-body, single-piece construction with a CF8M stainless steel disc delivers smooth, reliable operation for both on/off control and throttling duties across washdown, batching, and transfer applications.

Size Range: DN40-DN300 (1 1/2"-12")
Body Materials: GJS500-7 Ductile Iron Rilsan Coated
Disc Materials: CF8M 316 Stainless Steel
Seat Materials: PTFE FDA Approved, UHMWPE
Actuated Function: Lever Operated, Hand Wheel / Gear Box Operated, Extended / Extension Chain Wheel
Applications: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Corrosive, Food & Beverage, Water, Vacuum
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20LP4040F0 - Fully Lugged Pattern PTFE Seat Butterfly Valves

This Lugged PTFE Seat Butterfly Valve is engineered for hygienic food and beverage applications where safe isolation, cleanability, and uptime are critical. Ideal for end-of-line shut-off, it allows maintenance to be carried out on one side of the process without disrupting the rest of the production line—perfect for mixing, batching, and transfer systems.

Size Range: DN32-DN300 (1 1/4"-12")
Body Materials: GJS500-7 Ductile Iron Rilsan Coated
Disc Materials: CF8M 316 Stainless Steel
Seat Materials: PTFE FDA Approved, UHMWPE
Actuated Function: Lever Operated, Hand Wheel / Gear Box Operated, Extended / Extension Chain Wheel
Applications: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Corrosive, Food & Beverage, Water, Vacuum
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Engineered for Clean Flow

Valves used in food and beverage processing and mixing lines must meet the highest standards of hygiene, reliability, and control. Designed for washdown environments and frequent cleaning, these valves ensure smooth, contamination-free flow through every stage of production—from raw ingredients to finished product. With hygienic materials, polished internal surfaces, and precise actuation, they protect product quality while keeping processes efficient, compliant, and running without interruption.

20WP4040F0T - Wafer Pattern Butterfly Valves - PTFE Lined

Designed for demanding hygienic environments, this High Performance Wafer Pattern Fully Lined PTFE Butterfly Valve is ideal for Food and Beverage Processing & Mixing Lines where aggressive cleaning regimes, elevated temperatures, and absolute product integrity are essential. Its split-body, single-piece design with four flanged hole drillings allows for simple installation and secure positioning between pipeline flanges, making it perfect for space- and weight-sensitive process areas.

Size Range: DN40-DN300 (1 1/2"-12")
Body Materials: GJS500-7 Ductile Iron Rilsan Coated
Disc Materials: CF8M Coated PTFE FDA Approved
Seat Materials: PTFE FDA Approved, UHMWPE
Actuated Function: Lever Operated, Hand Wheel / Gear Box Operated, Extended / Extension Chain Wheel
Applications: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Corrosive, Food & Beverage, Water, Vacuum
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20LP4040F0T - Fully Lugged Pattern PTFE Lined Butterfly Valves

This Lugged PTFE Lined Manual Butterfly Valve is designed for hygienic food and beverage environments where safe isolation, uptime, and product integrity are critical. Ideal for end-of-line shut-off, it allows maintenance to be carried out on one side of the process without disrupting the rest of the production line—perfect for batching, mixing, and transfer applications.

Size Range: DN32-DN300 (1 1/4"-12")
Body Materials: GJS500-7 Ductile Iron Rilsan Coated
Disc Materials: CF8M Coated PTFE FDA Approved
Seat Materials: PTFE FDA Approved, UHMWPE
Actuated Function: Lever Operated, Hand Wheel / Gear Box Operated, Extended / Extension Chain Wheel
Applications: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Corrosive, Food & Beverage, Water, Vacuum
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Lined Ball Valves

Lined Kingdom Ball Valves are a vital component in industrial fluid handling systems, valued for their outstanding corrosion resistance and precise flow control. Their design centres around a spherical ball with a central bore, fully encapsulated in a specialised lining such as PTFE or other high-performance polymers. This lining forms a protective barrier between the process media and the valve’s internal metal components, preventing chemical attack and extending service life.

Size Range: DN15-DN100 (1/2"-4")
Body Materials: Stainless Steel A351 CF8M 316
Linning: PTFE
Applications: Water, Gas, Air, Oil, Waste Water (See Chart For More)
Pressure Rating: PN16
End Connections: Flanged
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What valves are used in this Industry?

Valves are essential in the food and beverage industry because they enable safe, hygienic, and efficient control of liquids, gases, and steam throughout processing and mixing lines. From the moment raw ingredients enter a facility, valves are required to regulate flow, maintain pressure, and provide reliable shut-off to protect product quality. Hygienic butterfly valves and sanitary ball valves are widely used for general flow isolation and transfer of liquids such as milk, juices, beer, and sauces, offering easy cleaning and smooth operation.

Diaphragm valves and aseptic valves are chosen for sterile processes where there must be no risk of contamination, such as in dairy, baby food, or high-purity beverage applications. Meanwhile, check valves prevent unwanted backflow, safeguarding pumps and preventing cross-contamination, while control valves ensure precise regulation of flow, temperature, and mixing ratios for consistent product quality.

Why Are They Important?

Valves are essential in the food and beverage industry because they enable safe, hygienic, and efficient control of liquids, gases, and steam throughout processing and mixing lines. From the moment raw ingredients enter a facility, valves are required to regulate flow, maintain pressure, and provide reliable shut-off to protect product quality. Hygienic butterfly valves and sanitary ball valves are widely used for general flow isolation and transfer of liquids such as milk, juices, beer, and sauces, offering easy cleaning and smooth operation. 

In addition to functionality, valve design and materials are critical for food and beverage processing. Most valves used in the industry are manufactured from high-grade stainless steel, typically 316L, with polished, crevice-free surfaces to eliminate bacterial traps and meet strict hygiene standards such as EHEDG, FDA, and 3-A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Valves are essential for controlling the flow, pressure, and direction of liquids, gases, and steam in processing and mixing lines. They ensure safe transfer, precise mixing, and contamination-free production.

Hygienic valves are designed with polished, crevice-free surfaces that prevent bacteria build-up and meet standards like EHEDG, FDA, and 3-A. This ensures the highest levels of hygiene and food safety.

The most common types include butterfly valves, ball valves, diaphragm valves, seat valves (single and mixproof), check valves, control valves, and aseptic valves. Each serves a specific role in flow control and product safety.

Valves are typically manufactured from stainless steel (often 316L) due to its corrosion resistance, durability, and hygienic properties, making it ideal for use with food, beverages, and cleaning chemicals.

Control valves regulate flow, pressure, and temperature during mixing and processing. This ensures ingredients are blended in the correct ratios, maintaining consistent taste, texture, and quality.

Mixproof valves allow two different fluids, such as milk and CIP cleaning solution, to pass through the same valve body without risk of cross-contamination. They are vital for large automated dairies and breweries.

Most hygienic valves are designed for cleaning-in-place (CIP) and sterilisation-in-place (SIP). This allows them to be thoroughly cleaned and sterilised without disassembly, reducing downtime and ensuring hygiene.

Yes. Sanitary ball valves and specially designed diaphragm valves are often used for viscous products like syrups, sauces, yogurt, or chocolate, as they provide full-bore flow and prevent clogging.

Stainless steel resists corrosion from acids, cleaning agents, and food ingredients while maintaining a smooth, hygienic surface. It also withstands frequent cleaning cycles and extreme processing conditions.

Check valves are used to ensure fluids only move in one direction, protecting pumps and maintaining system integrity by preventing contamination from backflow.

Yes. Many valves are fitted with actuators and sensors, allowing automated control via PLCs. This improves efficiency, accuracy, and traceability in modern processing plants.

By providing hygienic design, reliable isolation, and compatibility with CIP/SIP, valves ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations, protecting both manufacturers and consumers.

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Food and Beverage Processing & Mixing Lines