Nome del prodotto
Sanitary 3 Way Ball Valve — Manual, L-Port or T-Port, Tri-Clamp, 316 (MV-3N)
Riepilogo del prodotto
Sanitary 3 way ball valve, manual. 316 stainless, polished, Tri-Clamp ends, 1/2″ to 2″, 1000 WOG.
Two decisions you make when you order:
- L-port (diverts to one outlet o the other) vs T-port (can feed two at once)
- Fully encapsulated seat (−20 °C to +80 °C, no dead space for product) vs semi-encapsulated (−20 °C to +180 °C)
Both are explained below. Tell us what the valve has to do and we will tell you which to order.
Hand lever operation. For automated lines, see the pneumatic version.
ISO 9001 · CE · Manufacturer since 1999 · Made in Taiwan
Sanitary 3 Way Ball Valve — Manual, 316, Tri-Clamp
A sanitary 3 way ball valve, hand operated. 316 stainless steel, polished, Tri-Clamp ends, 1/2″ to 2″, rated 1000 WOG. Turn the lever and the flow goes somewhere else: no air line, no wiring, no PLC. You will also see this valve called a hygienic 3-way ball valve, a 3 way sanitary ball valve or a tri clamp 3 way ball valve. Same valve.
316 is what we stock. 304 we can make to order.
Two things decide whether this valve works for you, and both of them are decisions you make when you order, not afterwards. L-port or T-port, e which seat. Both port types are stock builds, and both are explained below.
L-Port or T-Port? This Is Where People Buy the Wrong Valve
They look identical from the outside. Inside, the hole through the ball is a different shape, and they do completely different jobs.
| L-port | T-port | |
|---|---|---|
| Cosa fa | Diverts. Sends the inlet to one outlet o the other. | Mixes or distributes. Can feed two ports at once. |
| Buy it when | You are switching a line between two destinations: filler A or filler B, product or return loop, tank 1 or tank 2. | You are combining two streams into one, or splitting one into two at the same time. |
| The mistake | Buying L when you needed to feed both lines together. It cannot. | Buying T when you needed a clean either/or. It will leak flow to the port you thought was shut. |
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One structural point worth knowing before you specify a T-port: in every handle position it keeps at least two ports connected.
If you are not sure which one your line needs, describe what the valve has to do and we will tell you. It takes us one email and saves you a valve.
The Seat Decides Your Temperature Limit
The seat is PTFE either way. What changes is how much of the ball it wraps.
| Sedile | Temperatura di esercizio | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|
| Fully encapsulated (PTFE wraps the ball fully) |
−20 °C to +80 °C | Food and beverage lines, and anything where product must not sit in a crevice. The PTFE closes off the space around the ball, so there is nothing for product to lodge in. |
| Semi-encapsulated (PTFE wraps part of the ball) |
−20 °C to +180 °C | Hot water and hot process lines, anything running above 80 °C. It takes far more heat, but leaves more space around the ball. |
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This is a real trade-off, not a marketing choice. If you are running product that must not be trapped, take the fully encapsulated seat and live with 80 °C. If your line runs hot, take the semi-encapsulated seat. Send us the medium and the working temperature, and we will specify the seat.
Specifiche tecniche
| Articolo | Specifiche tecniche |
|---|---|
| Tipo di valvola | Sanitary 3 way ball valve, manual |
| Porto | L-port (diverting) or T-port (mixing). Both in stock |
| Corpo | 316 stainless steel, sanitary polish. 304 to order |
| Pressione nominale | 1000 WOG |
| Sedile | PTFE. Fully encapsulated (−20 °C to +80 °C) or semi-encapsulated (−20 °C to +180 °C) |
| Raccordi terminali | Tri-Clamp |
| Gamma di taglie | 1/2″ – 2″ |
| Funzionamento | Hand lever. No actuator mounting pad — the pneumatic version covers automated lines |
| Service media | Water, oil, compressed air |
| Paese di origine | Prodotto a Taiwan |
Taking It Apart for Cleaning
Undo the clamps and the valve comes off the line. Undo the body bolts and it comes apart in your hands: ball out, seats out, everything you need to inspect and swab. Nothing needs cutting, and nothing needs a special tool.
The fully encapsulated seat is the one that matters here. By filling the space around the ball it leaves the bore smooth, with no crevice for product to lodge in and no pocket for a swab to miss.
Al posto giusto
- Switching a line between two destinations (L-port). One inlet, two outlets: tank 1 or tank 2, filler A or filler B, product line or return loop. One valve and one 90° turn does what two shut-off valves and a tee would do, with fewer fittings and one movement instead of two.
- Combining two feed streams into one line (T-port). Two ingredient lines meeting before a mixing tank or a common header, blended in the pipe instead of merged by hand.
- Bypass for maintenance (L-port). Route the line around a section that has to come out for service, then switch it back, without shutting the whole run down and without a second operator remembering to close a second valve.
- Sampling point on a process line. The third port takes product to a sample outlet while the main run keeps going.
- Product changeover on viscous or crystallising lines (L-port, fully encapsulated seat). Chocolate, syrups, sauces and concentrates collect in the space around a standard ball and dry or crystallise there. Filling that space is what makes changeover on these products manageable.
Domande frequenti
What is a sanitary 3 way ball valve?
A three-port ball valve in polished 316 stainless with Tri-Clamp ends, built so it can be taken off the line and opened for cleaning. The ball is drilled either L-shaped, to send one inlet to one of two outlets, or T-shaped, to feed two ports at once. It does the work of a tee plus two shut-off valves, with fewer fittings to install and one handle to turn instead of two.
L-port o T-port: quale mi serve?
La porta a L devia: invia il flusso in entrata verso una delle due uscite. La porta a T miscela o distribuisce: può alimentare due porte contemporaneamente. Se devi commutare una linea tra due destinazioni, ti serve una porta a L. Se devi combinare due flussi o dividerne uno in due contemporaneamente, ti serve una porta a T. Descrivici cosa deve fare la valvola e ti diremo quale scegliere.
Qual è la temperatura massima?
It depends on the seat. The fully encapsulated seat runs −20 °C to +80 °C. The semi-encapsulated seat runs −20 °C to +180 °C. Tell us the temperature of your line and we will fit the right one.
Quale posto dovrei scegliere?
Fully encapsulated if product must not sit in a crevice: the PTFE fills the space around the ball, so the bore stays smooth. Semi-encapsulated if the line runs above 80 °C. It is a genuine trade-off between temperature and dead space, and we will help you pick.
I need this valve automated — what do you offer?
Buy the valvola a sfera a 3 vie pneumatica per uso sanitario. Same valve, same L-port or T-port choice, with a rack-and-pinion air actuator fitted on top, double acting or spring return.
Quali tipi di raccordi terminali offrite?
Tri-Clamp.
Quali taglie producete?
1/2″ to 2″.
Can I get it in 304?
Yes, to order. 316 is what we stock.
How do I clean it?
Undo the clamps to take the valve off the line, then undo the body bolts and it comes apart by hand: ball out, seats out, everything reachable. No cutting, no special tools.
Qual è la pressione nominale?
1000 WOG.
Do you supply a material certificate?
Yes. Ask for the mill certificate with your order and we will send it with the shipment.
È previsto un quantitativo minimo d'ordine?
No. Dicci di cosa hai bisogno e ti faremo un preventivo.
Politica di esempio
Siamo lieti di fornire ai clienti campioni di prodotto per valutare la qualità o effettuare test. Il processo inizia in genere con un preventivo basato sulle specifiche del cliente.
Se il prezzo è accettabile, possiamo offrire campioni gratuiti o a pagamento, a seconda del tipo di prodotto e della disponibilità.
Le spese di spedizione sono a carico del cliente.
Processo d'ordine
Dopo aver confermato i requisiti del prodotto e altri dettagli con il cliente, emetteremo una conferma di vendita per approvazione. Una volta confermata, il cliente è tenuto a versare un deposito 30% per procedere con la produzione.
Quando la produzione di massa è completata e la merce supera l'ispezione, il cliente deve pagare il saldo 70% prima di organizzare la spedizione.
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Domande frequenti
A. Come posso richiedere un preventivo?
Si prega di fornire una scheda di richiesta dettagliata che includa le specifiche del prodotto, i materiali, le quantità ed eventuali requisiti speciali. Vi offriremo un'offerta basata sulla vostra richiesta.
B. Quali sono i termini di quotazione?
I nostri preventivi si basano in genere su Condizioni FOB. Tuttavia, possiamo anche offrire CFR, CIFo altri Incoterms su richiesta.
C. Qual è la vostra quantità minima d'ordine (MOQ)?
MOQ depends on the product. We operate on a made-to-order basis, and trial orders are welcome. For smaller orders, freight is arranged and borne by the buyer.
D. Quali sono i termini di pagamento?
Per T/T - 30% acconto sulla conferma d'ordine e 70% saldo prima della spedizione.
E. Qual è il vostro tempo di consegna?
I tempi di consegna dipendono dalla quantità ordinata e dalle specifiche. Vi confermeremo i tempi esatti quando Richiedi un preventivo.
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