Main Standards For Sanitary Ball Valves
Sanitary Ball Valve Main standards
3A standard: Developed by the American Dairy Association (3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.), it is widely used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. This standard places special emphasis on sanitary design and easy cleanability to ensure that the valve will not become a source of contamination during use.
DIN standard: German standards, especially DIN 11851, DIN 11864, etc., are applicable to the connection parts of food and pharmaceutical equipment. These standards guarantee the hygienic performance and connection reliability of sanitary ball valves.
SMS standard: Standard developed by the Swedish Food and Dairy Machinery Association, widely used in Northern Europe and other European countries. This standard also emphasizes mechanical connection and cleanability to ensure that the valve is easy to clean and maintain during use.
BS standard: British standards, such as BS 4825, are used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. These standards ensure the hygienic requirements and connection specifications of the equipment, providing reliable guarantees for the use of sanitary ball valves.