Dixon Announces the Extension of Hygienic Process Valves

Dixon announces the extension of its wide range of hygienic process valves with the addition of the Dixon Rieger range of Mix Proof and Double Seat valves both hygienic and aseptic. The range includes Mix-Proof valves, double seat valves which are an economical alternative to mix proof valves, hygienic pressure resistance valves, hygienic overflow valves, tank bottom, pigging (product recovery) valves and regulating valves. Applications Food and beverage, dairy, bio-processing, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics where aseptic and hygienic conditions are required and clean ability is paramount. “With this new range we are pleased to offer Dixon customers a full range of hygienic process valves which now include ball, butterfly, seat, check, sample, diaphragm, and of course the mix proof valves. Our customers know all they have to do is make one phone call to Dixon!” says Dixon’s Hygienic Products Manager Ike Topselvi. Features Thanks to a modular block design, changing over to an aseptic design is possible for the single seat valves. Dixon Rieger valves are completely drainable and have a dead space free design. All valves come with Ra 0.8µm. Higher specification polishes and electro polishes are available. Solid housings manufactured from solid 316L bar and exotic materials such as Hastelloy are available. Certified to EHEDG and 3A. Innovative Design Dixon Rieger valves offer a market leading hygienic design; · Simple and quick assembly without any special tools. · Less seals in comparison to other similar products ensuring less failure and reduced costs associated with maintenance and optimized spare parts holding. · The opening mode of the pneumatic actuator may be changed by a simple device modification from “air open – spring close” to “spring open – air close” and vice versa. · Screwed pneumatic actuators for easy maintenance About Dixon Group Europe Ltd Dixon Group Europe Ltd is based in the North West of England, and is part of the Dixon Valve & Coupling Company (USA), the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of valve, hose and coupling products for use across a wide range of industries. Dixon Group Europe operates within Europe from locations in U.K, Germany, France, Russia, and UAE. Dixon’s hygienic and pharmaceutical range of products include; fittings, tubing, hygienic unions, manual and automated valves, pumps, hoses and hose assemblies and a range of accessories.