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Food & Drugs

Good sterilizability
Designed to have few gaps and little unused volume
(unavoidable gaps are kept large to allow a good flush rings)
Components that are subjects to wear are abrasion-proof
(o-rings, slide rings)
Smooth surface to allow the effective removal of possibly
sticking materials
Toxically safe materials
Resistant to aging and rot
Neutral with respect to color and taste
Good resistance against steam, hot water, disinfection
agents, possibly CIP process
Resistant to light and ozone
Meet FDA regulations and 3-A Sanitary Standards, GMP
(=Good Manufacturing Practices)
Avoid screwed connections for components that come
into contact with the product
Product is piped in a careful manner
(Additional requirements)
Electropolished surfaces
No gaps and unsued volume at product side
Special design of 0-ring sealing unit at product side
Double-acting
Super-sterile sealing medium
All structural components should be corrosion-resistant
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