Industrial CIP valve manifold

SPX APV, ALFA LAVAL

SPX APV & ALFA LAVAL | Industrial CIP Valve Manifold (Hybrid Process Valve Block on a Frame)

Manufacturers: SPX FLOW / APV and ALFA LAVAL
Model / System Type: DELTA / UNIQUE MIXPROOF (Integrated single- and double-seat valve block)

Control Heads: SPX APV (CU4 series model, including CU41N S AS-i)

Control Heads and Actuators: ALFA LAVAL

Main Component Identifier: Olympia BE-0112005 / DS53XVE03
Configuration Factory Code: 13085-089614-E

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Power and Communication: Industrial AS-Interface network bus, pneumatic actuator power supply

Construction Material: AISI 316L / 1.4404 grade stainless steel

Supporting Structure: Factory-made stainless steel support frame with adjustable leveling feet

This professional, hybrid valve manifold, based on components from SPX APV and Alfa Laval, represents a top-class industrial distribution hub. This device is the absolute core of liquid flow management systems, automatic process distributors, and advanced CIP (Cleaning In Place) stations. This type of valve block is a key pillar of infrastructure in large and medium-sized dairy plants, breweries, fruit and vegetable processing plants (juice, beverage, and concentrate production), as well as in the production of liquid ready meals, sauces, and in the chemical and food industry.

The use of Mixproof technology (double-seat valves) from Alfa Laval, combined with SPX APV CU4 digital control, solves one of the biggest problems in liquid logistics: it allows the simultaneous flow of two completely different media (e.g., a finished food product and an aggressive cleaning agent, such as lye or acid) through a single valve block, without any risk of cross-contamination. When switching, special drain chambers immediately remove any remaining residue, providing a 100% guarantee of microbiological cleanliness.

Thanks to AS-Interface communication, the manifold transmits real-time feedback signals about the exact position of each valve seat directly to the main PLC controller (e.g., Siemens S7). This prevents operator errors, reduces technological downtime, and allows for the simultaneous cleaning of one section of the pipeline while continuous production continues on the other. The compact mounting of the entire unit on a sturdy, stainless steel frame (so-called skid construction) dramatically reduces installation costs in a new or modernized plant.

Key features and advantages:
- Hybrid of best technologies (SPX APV + Alfa Laval): Combines the mechanical reliability and sealing of Alfa Laval stainless steel with the advanced control and monitoring electronics of the APV DELTA CU4 series.

- Quick installation and space saving: A complete, compact valve block mounted on a stable mounting frame – delivered as a plug-and-play unit, minimizing the time required for line modernization.

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