SWISS QUALITYISO 9001 / 2008

" VALVES IN MOTION..."

SAMPLING VALVES

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SAMPLING VALVES

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS 4

PATENTED PISTON 5

STANDARD DN50 DN50 / PN10 125A® 6

TRI-CLAMP EASY CLEAN DN50 / PN10 125TC® 7

CRUST BREAKING DN50 / PN10 125CC® 8

SECURITY DN50 / PN10 125S® 9

AUTOMATIC TYPE DN50 / PN10 125AUT® 10

NEAR INFRA RED DN50 / PN10 125NIR® 11

HIGH-CONTAINMENT DN50 / PN10 125OEL® 12

METALLIC DN50 / PN10 135A® 14

STANDARD DN25 DN25 / PN10 130C® 15

STANDARD DN15 DN15 / PN10 115A® 16

TECHNICAL DATA 18

DIMENSIONS 19

CLEANING / PURGING STERILISATION 20

FLANGE CONNECTION 21

OUTLET COUPLING 22

BOTTLE (CONTAINER) 23

PISTON / POLISHING 25

ACCESSORIES 26

CERTIFICATIONS / CONTACT 27

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FAMAT SA is a Swiss engineering com-pany for more than 30 years in the de-velopment and manufacturing of valves applications for projects in :

Water Works

Power Generation

PetroChemical

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical and Chemical

For the Pharmaceutical and Chemical, FAMAT SA supplies a complete range of products and services allowing the sampling of products in the bestconditions of efficiency in terms of re-presentativity of the samples, security, cleanliness.

With its impressive references in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical production business (SANDOZ, NOVARTIS, MERCK, BIO-MERIEUX, PFIZER, BASF, GLAXO...) FAMAT is able to provide you the sam-pling solution you need...

FAMAT SA has today offices or Agents in most major countries in Europe, Middle-East, Asia and America. This global network allows us a close coo-peration with our customers and end-users, to guarantee a full satisfaction at all levels of the supply chain.

Founded in 1974, FAMAT SA is certified ISO 9001-2008. Its procedures guaran-tee the best Services in compliance and on-time deliveries with most in-dustries standard

FAMAT SAChemin des Jordils 40

1025 St-Sulpice Switzerland

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS

CLOSED POSITION

The piston is a flush fit to the reac-tor or dryer leaving no dead space (FIG. 1). A perfect seal is formed directly by the piston (9) against the body of the valve.

SAMPLING PROCEDURE

Turn the handwheel counter clockwise to lower the piston (9) to its open position.

While the product flows down into the sampling bottle (2), the operator can check the desired quantity of the product through the sight glass (1) (FIG. 2 ).

Turn the handwheel clockwise to bring back the piston (9) in its closed position. A firm final turn of the handwheel will give reliable sealing and no dead space.

Equalise the pressure (or vacuum) in chamber (V) by opening the valve (25).

Remove the sampling bottle (2) on its quick coupling connection (FIG. 3 ).

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

1

1

1

2

2

2

25

9

9

9

V

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PATENTED PISTON

In closed position, sealing is formed di-rectly by the piston on the inside wall of the valve, without the need of a gasket.

The patented system inside this piston allows the PTFE to expand and insure a perfect tightness from vacuum up to 10 bar (145 psi).

The advantage of having an expendable piston inside the valve is to eliminate the need for O-rings that can be dama-ged during valve operation.

In this position, the piston will be flush with the connection point, leaving no dead space.

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STANDARD

Type 125A is the standard DN50 sam-pling valve by Famat (FIG. 1 ).

Used for sampling applications of pow-ders, granules, pastes and liquids under process conditions in the pharmaceu-tical, chemical and food industries.

Pressure from full vacuum up to 10 bar (145 psi).

Temperature from -20°C (-4°F) up to 180°C (360°F).

In standard configuration, the internal roughtness is Ra ≤ 0.8 µm and the ex-ternal is Ra ≤ 3.2 µm.FIG. 1

125A®DN50 / PN10

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TRI-CLAMP EASY CLEAN

For cleaning internals between batches

This sampling valve has one Tri-Clamp (TC) 2.5’’ near the handwheel (FIG. 1 ).

Called " EasyClean ", the piston can be removed from the valve housing with the minimum of effort allowing full clea-ning as shown on the picture (FIG. 2 ).

Please note, the dryer or the vessel has to be empty for this procedure. For CIP options (Cleaning In Place), please refer to page 20.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

125TC®DN50 / PN10

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This valve is used for products which could clug inside the dryer or vessel and block the piston. To eliminate the risk of this impeding product flow in to the sampling valve, Famat has develop-ped the 125CC (FIG. 1). With this kind of valve type, the crust will be broken by the piston before the sample is taken.

1. Remove the security device.

2. Turn the red handwheel clockwise to move the piston into the dryer to break the crust as shown on the pic-ture (FIG. 2 ).

3. Once the crust has been broken. Proceed with the standard sampling (page 4) with the black handwheel to get the sample inside the bottle.

Caution :

Make sure to engage the security de-vice in the red handwheel and as soon as possible to secure it with the lock to avoid any contact with the mixer or blades when bringing back the piston in its closed position.

The outlet length can be adapted on request.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

CRUST BREAKING 125CC®

securitydevice

DN50 / PN10

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The mechanical locking device secures the sampling procedure.

1. The sampling bottle (container) can only be removed if the piston is com-pletly closed and if the purging valve is opened.

2. The piston can only be opened if the sampling bottle (container) is cou-pled on the outlet and if the purging valve is closed.

The sample is taken in the same way as the standard Famat sample valve. The indicator (A) shows the position of the piston. This indicator has to show " closed " to allow the security lock (B) to be moved to the open position. Only then, the sampling bottle can be remo-ved from its bayonet coupling.

The piston is locked inside the valve un-til the sample bottle is refitted and the security lock (B) is moved to " closed ".

SECURITY 125S®

A

B

DN50 / PN10

10

Standard sampling valve with a double acting actuator (FIG. 1 ).

ACTUATOR

Operating pressure : 4 to 10 bar (58 to 145 psi)

Mode of operation : Double-acting

Pneumatic connection : G 1 / 8’’

PROXIMITY SENSOR

Measuring principal : Inductive

FIG. 1

AUTOMATIC 125AUT®DN50 / PN10

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At the top of the piston, the 125NIR valve (FIG. 1 ) has a scraper which allows ins-tallation of a fiberoptic probe (FIG. 2 ).

This probe, ideally located, will measure several parameters such as temperatu-re, pH, humidity… and / or composition of the product before taking physically the sample, transmitted by fiberoptic to the connector.

A second hole, on the scraper (FIG. 2 ), is made nearby the fiberoptic probe for the cleaning system (Nitrogen) as shown on the picture. The measuring probe (not shown on picture) is cleaned through a nozzle with Nitrogen.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

NEAR INFRA RED 125NIR®DN50 / PN10

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HIGH CONTAINMENT 125OEL®

This new compact OEL High-Contain-ment sampling device (FIG. 1 ) allows the removal of a product sampledunder contained conditions.

The OEL (Operator Exposure Limit) des-cribes the maximum concentration of a drug substance which can be tolerated in the air of the production room wi-thout any negative effect to the health of the operators.

The (OEL) level range : 1-10µg / m3

Container capacity : 290 ml

(# 18 cu in)

Tri-clamp connection : DN 80 - 3.5’’

The bottle (container) has a piston which includes 2 separating parts :(FIG. 3, page 15)

The front plug isolates the outlet of the sampling valve.

The body of the piston (inside the bottle) isolates and seals the sampling bottle.

The container includes a locking system and a purging valve (Tri-clamp, ¼’’ G).

The handwheel allows a precise sam-pling of the product (FIG. 2 ).

ADVANTAGES

Quick dismantling for cleaning (without tools) - incl. a cleaning device

Compact dimensions

No dead volumes

Sight glass for visual sample check

Competitive quality-price

Toxic products

FIG. 1

DN50 / PN10

FIG. 2

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS

IN CLOSED POSITIONThe High-Containment device remains closed (seals without dead volume), assembled with the intermediate unit (1) and fixed to the Famat sampling valve (2).

The plug (3) and the piston (4) are joined to-gether via a bayonet and magnets.

The indicator (5) shows the position « closed » of the bottle.

SAMPLINGA sample can be taken by lowering the piston (3 and 4). On opening the sampling valve, the pro-duct flows down into the sample bottle. The quan-tity can be controlled by the operator through the sight glass (caution do not overfill ). Close the pis-ton when the required quantity is reached.

REMOVING THESAMPLING BOTTLEAdjust compartment (V) to atmospheric pressu-re. Bring back the piston to its closed position. A firm final turn of the handwheel will ensure sealing of the valve and no dead volume.

Remove the sample bottle unit by its quick coupling connection. This action will discon-nect the front plug of the piston. The sampling valve outlet is closed by the plug (3) and the sample bottle sealed with the piston (FIG. 3 ).

Under secure conditions in a laboratory, the sam-ple can be extracted from the sample bottle by retracting the piston or by removing the Tri-Clamp connection.

CLEANING(process to be approved by customer)

Reconnect the empty sample bottle with its closed piston, (FIG. 4 ) onto the unit.

A cleaning can be carried out throughout the valve via various cleaning ports placed on the sample valve and the sample bottle (defined on request).

Before further sampling, all ports must be closed.

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 1

12

V

FIG. 2

4

3

5

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METALLIC 135A®

FIG. 1

The 135A sampling valve (FIG. 1 ) is equipped with a metallic piston (Stain-less Steel, Hastelloy) for sampling pro-cess up to 300°C (572° F).

Unlike the PTFE or PEEK piston, the metal piston has a high temperature gasket around it.

To avoid any damage when closing the piston, the gasket is recessed into the piston and seals against the valve cy-linder wall making contact only after the final sealing turn of the handwheel. Tightness from vacuum up to 10 bar (145 psi).

DN50 / PN10

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STANDARD 130C®

The design is similar to the DN50 range with, as always, the patented expansion system for perfect sealing tightness.

Pressure from full vacuum up to 10 bar (145 psi).

Temperature from -20°C (-4°F) up to 180°C (360°F).

In standard configuration, the internal roughtness is Ra ≤ 0.8 µm and the ex-ternal is Ra ≤ 1.6 µm.

DN25 / PN10

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STANDARD 115A®DN15 / PN10

For small reactors or dryers, the DN 15 sampling valve by Famat (FIG. 1 ) is usually used for liquid product. The de-sign is similar to the DN 25 range with, as always, the patented expansion sys-tem for a perfect tightness.

Pressure from full vacuum up to 10 bar (145 psi).

Temperature from -20°C (-4°F) up to 180°C (360°F).

In standard configuration, the internal roughtness is Ra ≤ 0.8 µm and the ex-ternal is Ra ≤ 1.6 µm.

FIG. 1

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NOTES

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TECHNICAL DATA

MATERIAL STANDARD

WEIGHT

PRESSURE / TEMPERATURE

125A

125T

C

125C

C

125S

125A

UT

125N

IR

125O

EL

B10

3

125O

EL

B10

4

135A

130C

DN

25

115A

DN

15

HC

B B

103

HC

B B

104

10 11 14 16 13 15 13 12 13 4 2.5 2.9 2

22 24 31 35 28 33 28 26 28 8.8 5.5 6.4 4.4

Full vacuum, up to 10 bar (145 psi ) for all valves.

-20°C / -4°F, up to 180°C / 360°F for all valves, except type 135A : up to 300°C / 572°F

kg

lbs

All valves are equipped with Purging Valve ¼’’ G or ½’’ Ferrule and Handwheel in Aluminium or Thermoplast Only 135A

Body / Flange / Coupling

Piston

Gaskets

Sight Glass

Body / Coupling

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Gasket

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DIMENSIONS

Type

FD (Famat-DIN, standard)

ND (DIN PN10 - DN50)

FA (FAMAT ANSI)

NA (2’’15.0 lbs ANSI ISO)

TC (TRI-CLAMP 2½’’ ISO 2852)

FD (PN10 - DN25)

NA (ANSI 150 lbs)

TC (TRI-CLAMP 1½’’ ISO 2852)

61+0-0.05 125 100 4 13 35 18

61+0-0.05 165 125 4 18 35 21

61+0-0.05 127 98.4 4 15.9 35 18

61+0-0.05 152.4 120.6 4 19 35 18

61+0-0.05 35

34+0-0.05 115 85 4 14 35 16

34+0-0.05 117.5 88.9 4 15.9 35 14.3

34+0-0.05 35

On request : The valve and flange dimensions can be adapted (if possible attach a drawing with your enquiry).

DN 50 Type 125 DN 25 Type 130

TC

DN50

Type 125

DN25

Type 130

A B C NB D E F[millimeters]

Remark : 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CLEANING / PURGING STERILISATION

By placing 2 cleaning valves on the body, the solvent will clean / sterilise around the piston, the outlet and the bottle which is also equipped with a valve.

Once flushing is complete, the cham-ber is dried by nitrogen through the same cleaning valves.

Purging / cleaning valve Tri-Clamp in stainless steel

Standard0.5’’ ISO 2852

Purging / cleaning valve ¼’’ G in stainless steel

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FLANGE CONNECTION

DIN / ANSI Norm as requested

O-ring on the connection point

For dimensions of the nozzle (page 19) length and diameter of the nozzle can be customized.

Without nozzle

The piston will tighten and will expand directly connexion on itself inside the reactor housing.

Tri-clamp connection

Standard

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OUTLET COUPLING

Bayonet coupling

DIN / ANSI Flange(if used as a tank bottom valve)

GL 45 coupling

Food coupling

Standard DN 50

Tri-clamp coupling

Standard 2.0‘‘ ISO 2852

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BOTTLE (CONTAINER)

Type B101

Bottle with bayonet coupling

Type B101 - TC

Bottle with Tri-Clamp coupling

Standard 2.0‘‘ ISO 2852

Type B101 - RL

Bottle with food coupling

Standard DN 50

Type B105 - Glass Bottle

Bayonet - GL 45

A Metallic protection can be added.Size : 50 ml (3 cu in ), 100 ml (7 cu in ),250 ml (15 cu in ), 500 ml (30 cu in ).

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Security lockavailable in optionon all bottles

BOTTLE (CONTAINER)

Short deliveries. All bottles on stock.

Type B109

Sight glass

Standard 2.0‘‘ ISO 2852

Type B102 - TC

Bottle with Tri-Clamp coupling

Standard 2.0‘‘ ISO 2852Shock resistant cleaning system.

Type B102

Bottle with bayonet coupling

Shock resistant cleaning system.

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PISTON

POLISHING

Type P925

Piston in PTFE reinforced with glassfibers

The material is available as well in PEEK.

Type P909

Metallic piston for hightempera-ture up to 300°C (# 572° F)

Sampling valve 135A, (page 14).

Internal polishing

External polishing

Type P922

Piston in GFK-reinforced PTFE with metallic scraper.

Recommended for abrasiv or sticky products.

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ACCESSORIES

Handwheel in aluminium

Short deliveries. All accessories on stock.

Valve Body cover

Bottle cover

Limit switch

Handwheel in thermoplast with number of turns indicator

Handwheel in stainless steel

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CERTIFICATIONS

FAMAT SAChemin des Jordils 40

1025 St-Sulpice Switzerland

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