How to Choose the Right Sampling Valve for Your Process

Sampling valves are essential for quality control, product identification, and regulatory assessment in process industries. They allow you to take a representative portion of a fluid (gases, liquids, solids, or slurries) from your process vessel or pipeline and safely store it for analysis. However, not all sampling valves are created equal. Depending on your process conditions, product characteristics, and sampling requirements, you must select the most suitable sampling valve for your application. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a sampling valve:

• Material, pressure, and temperature rating: The sampling valve should be made of a material compatible with your product and can withstand the pressure and temperature of your process. For example, if you are sampling corrosive chemicals, you may need a stainless steel or Hastelloy valve. You may need a forged steel or alloy valve if you are sampling high-pressure steam. The gaskets of the valve should also be resistant to your product and process conditions.
• Size and position: The sampling valve should fit the size and specification of your process pipe or vessel. It should also be positioned in a location that is accessible and representative of your product flow. For example, if you are sampling a liquid product, you may want to place the valve at the bottom of your vessel or pipe to avoid air bubbles. If sampling a slurry product, you may want to place the valve at an angle to prevent sedimentation.
• Handle or actuator type: Depending on your preference and convenience, the sampling valve can be operated manually or pneumatically. A manual handle allows you to control the opening and closing of the valve by hand. At the same time, a pneumatic actuator will enable you to control the valve remotely by air pressure. Some valves also have a combination of manual handles and pneumatic actuators for more flexibility. The handle or actuator type should also match the product you are sampling. For example, if your product contains solid particles that could clog the valve, you may need a crust-breaking handle or actuator to break the crust before taking the sample.
• Receptacle: The sampling valve should have a suitable receptacle to store the sample for transportation to the laboratory or archive room. The receptacle can be a bottle, container, bag, piston injector, or syringe, depending on the volume and nature of your sample. The receptacle should also be compatible with your product and prevent contamination or leakage. For example, sampling a hazardous chemical or deadly substance may require a sealed receptacle with a pressure relief valve or a hypodermic needle.

At Jaygo Incorporated, we offer a wide range of sampling valves for various industries and applications. Our sampling valves are designed to provide safe, accurate, and reliable sampling with exceptional reproducibility and economy. We also offer quality accessories, such as steam generators, hypodermic needles, and pressure relief valves, to ensure sterile and contamination-free sampling. Whether you need a standard DN50 sampling valve, a tri-clamp easy-clean sampling valve, a crust-breaking sampling valve, an automatic sampling valve, or a high-containment sampling valve, we have the right solution. To learn more about our sampling valves and other processing equipment solutions, please visit our website at https://jaygoinc.com/ or contact us at (908) 688-3600 or toll-free at 1-888-815-2946 today. We look forward to hearing from you!#SamplingValve,#QualityControl,

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