Equilibar has introduced an expansion of products in their FDO series of sanitary fluid control valves as well as shortened lead times for delivery of most existing FDO models. The new sanitary valves for low flow will open up opportunities and expand options for system designers.
Superior precision now possible for more pharmaceutical, personal care, food & other sanitary applications
The new products will provide unmatched precision for biopharmaceutical and other aseptic processes that have extremely low flow rate ranges.
“The new FDO2 valve with ¼ inch ports and FDO3 with ⅜ inch ports were introduced to market to serve our customers looking for superior control at lower Cv values,” said Megan Cider-Elm, Life Sciences Product Director for Equilibar and Steriflow Valve. “They open up opportunities for exceptionally precise control for low flow systems as well as offering valves that have the same connection sizes as process lines on smaller process equipment.”
In addition, Equilibar’s FDO4 valve, which comes with ½ inch ports, is now available in a round format, which offers higher precision over a wider range of flow rates than the original square design and conforms with the format of other FDO valves. This new design also enables gravity drainability for sanitary applications. The original compact square design is still available for customers who prefer it.
Shorter lead times in 2025
Equilibar is also pleased to announce shortened lead times for many of their standard FDO models. Customers can expect lead times of 5-10 days for orders in quantities of 4 or fewer for the popular FDO4 as well as FDO6, FDO8, FDO12, and FDO16 valves.
This improvement enables us to deliver our high-performance control valves more quickly than ever, helping customers stay on track with project timelines and keep operations running smoothly.
Technology behind the FDO valves
All Equilibar® FDO valves feature a revolutionary multi-orifice diaphragm-operated technology capable of controlling pressure with unmatched precision over a wide range of flow rates. They are pilot-controlled, allowing for easy automation, and are particularly well suited for flow chemistry and other challenging sanitary applications. A thin, supple membrane is the only moving part, responding instantly to changes in the system flow rate to accurately maintain the pressure at the desired set point. The compact and simple design allows for fast disassembly and maintenance, facilitating an elegant process layout.
The FDO valves are specifically designed for use in biopharma, food, personal care and other applications with requirements for surface finish, clean-in-place, drainability, or USP class VI materials.
More information about these sanitary valves for low flows as well as other Equilibar FDO valves for use in industries that demand sterility can be found at www.equilibar.com/sanitary/
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