ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) is pleased to announce that the Pure-Flo® EnviZion® hygienic diaphragm valve, marketed by its Engineered Valves brand, has passed the ASME BPE 2014 Edition Appendix J testing, reaching the test’s maximum cycle rating at three times the required test pressure.
Established in 1997, the ASME BPE Standard provides the requirements applicable to the design of equipment used in the bioprocessing, pharmaceutical and personal-care products industries. In 2014 the Part SG Sealing Components subcommittee published Appendix J, a set of Standard Process Test Conditions (SPTC) for seal performance including diaphragm valve diaphragms. This test has validated the design integrity and reliability of the EnviZion valve’s live thermal cycle compensation system. With these test results, Biopharm manufacturers can assure diaphragm performance, allowing them to lower contamination risks, develop preventative maintenance programs, and reduce their total cost of ownership.
The EnviZion valve is now also available in 2”, completing the 0.5” – 2” size range typically required for most Biopharm manufacturers. Named a 2014 Breakthrough Product of the Year by Processing magazine, the EnviZion valve is addressing the biggest challenges in the Biopharm industry. From critical sterile boundary applications to clean-in-place (CIP) skids, the EnviZion valve has provided reliable solutions when competitive valves could not deliver the required performance.
“Customers from all segments of the hygienic markets have seen the value in reliability and maintenance savings the EnviZion valve has to offer,” said Dave Loula, global product director for ITT’s Engineered Valves brand. “Whether it’s for the mega Biopharm manufacturer, contract drug manufacturer or even food and beverage producer, the EnviZion valve has produced impressive results.”
For more information on the EnviZion valve, visit www.engvalves.com.
About ITT
ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2015 revenues of $2.5 billion. For more information, visit www.itt.com.
ITT’s Industrial Process business is a global manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, monitoring and control systems, and aftermarket services for the biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, oil and gas, mining, pulp and paper, power and general industrial markets through leading brands including Goulds Pumps, Bornemann, PRO Services, Engineered Valves, Blakers and C’treat.
About ITT Engineered Valves
ITT’s Engineered Valves business is a global manufacturer of industrial and hygienic valves for chemical processing, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, and bioprocessing. With 65 years of experience, Engineered Valves is committed to delivering high quality, innovative fluid-control solutions.