Sample Valves

Type 125A is the standard DN50 sampling valve by FAMAT. Used for sampling applications of powders, granules, pastes and liquids under process conditions in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.

This sampling valve has one Tri-Clamp (TC) 1.5" near the handwheel called " EasyClean ", the piston can be removed from the valve housing with a minimum of effort allowing full cleaning as shown on the picture. This permits a complete cleaning of internals between batches.

This valve is used for products which could clog 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 developed the 125CC. With this kind of valve type, the crust will be broken by the piston before the sample is taken.

• Remove the security device.
• Turn the red handwheel clockwise to move the piston into the dryer to break the crust as shown on the picture.
• Once the crust has been broken. Proceed with the standard sampling with the black handwheel to get the sample inside the bot

Standard sampling valve with a double acting pneumatic actuator.
Proximity switch can be installed on valve to detect position

This new compact OEL High-Containment sampling device allows the removal of a product sampled under contained conditions. The OEL (Operator Exposure Limit) describes the maximum concentration of adrug substance which can be tolerated in the air of the production room without any negative effect to the health of the operators.
(OEL) level range : 1-10µg / m3 (without aspiration)
(OEL) level range : below 1µg / m3 (with aspiration)

The 135A sampling valve is equipped with a metallic piston (Stainless Steel, Hastelloy) for sampling process up to 300ºC (572ºF). 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 receding into the piston and seals against the valve cylinder wall making contact only after the final sealing turn of the handwheel. Tightness from vacuum up to 10 bar (145 psi).

The mechanical locking device secures the sampling procedure.
1. The sampling bottle (container) can only be removed if the piston is completely closed and if the purging valve is opened.
2. The piston can only be opened if the sampling bottle (container) is coupled 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 removed from its bayonet coupling. The piston is locked inside the valve until the sample bottle is refitted and the security lock (B) is moved to "closed"

At the top of the piston, the 125NIR valve has a scraper which allows installation of a fiberoptic probe.
This probe, ideally located, permit to monitor several parameters such as temperature, humidity... and / or composition of the product before taking physically the sample, transmitted by fiberoptic to the connector. A second hole, on the scraper, is made nearby the fiberoptic probe for the cleaning system (Nitrogen).
The measuring probe can be cleaned through a nozzle with Nitrogen.

Type 130C is the standard DN25 sampling valve by Famat. The same concept of the 125A valve has been applied in a smaller version, to best suit smaller reactors, and machines

For cleaning internals between batches The same Easyclean technology present in 125TC is adapted to our DN25 valve. The easy disassembly of the piston is a great advantage in rapid batch exchanges, typical and small size production plant.

For all the situation in which the product is not easily flowing and could clog the sampling valve bore, 130CC has been developed by FAMAT. By moving the bigger handwheel, the piston is entering inside the vessel breaking eventual material deposit and allowing the product flow.

Standard DN25 sampling valve with a double acting pneumatic actuator.
Proximity switch can be installed on valve. Valve can also be provided with Easy clean TC connection

This new compact OEL High-Containment sampling device allows the removal of a product sampled under contained conditions. The OEL (Operator Exposure Limit) describes the maximum concentration of a drug substance which can be tolerated in the air of the production room without any negative effect to the health of the operators.
Available in automatic or manual operation.
(OEL) level range : 1-10µg /m3 (without aspiration)
(OEL) level range : below 1µg /m3 (with aspiration)

In certain situation, the installation of FAMAT Sampling valve in horizontal position, is not enough to permit the sampling of the product. The new 45º version of the 130TC valve, permit a better flow of product, with improved angle for optimal product flowing
Available on both Flanged or Tri Clamp connection

• Metallic piston type.
• High temperature and high pressure service.
• TA LUFT certified TUV SUD up to 300°C
• (fugitive emission ISO 15848)
• Fire safe certified TUV SUD
• (API 607)
• Triple stem seals (double FFKM and adjustable graphite packing)
• Threaded or flanged connection

Intrusive sampler without dead space

• Applicable for vertical pipe (more on request)
• Adjustable piston length according customer request
• Piston tightness without gasket, thanks to FAMAT patented expanding piston technology
• Easy clean tool free

The same technology of FAMAT sampling valve, can be adapted to Tank Bottom valve.
The versatility of the valve, combined with the proven reliability, will make this valve the perfect solution for many application in pharmaceutical business.
Automatic Version (250AUT) is also available on request.

A new development of FAMAT, is the 3" DN80 tank bottom valve, developed specifically for pharma and chemical industry.
The new design has been created and successfully tested for a service up to 50 bar (Class #300). The Product is in compliance with PED requirement (Cat. II Equipment) The valve can be modified as per customer requirements.

• Maintenance free
• Leak free
• Piston at flush with the vessel wall On Request Manual version can be available

FAMAT charging valve has been developed to load vessels and reactors.
On top of the advantage of expanding piston, when used as a charging valves, the piston has the advantage of pushing all the load inside the vessel, without any loss of product.
The valve can be equipped with an hygienic butterfly valve to complete isolate the supply line

This is the Standard solution for valve DN50. Available as option also on DN25 Valve.
The bottle is in borosilicate glass with a metallic protection which prevent from damage.
The windows in metallic protection allows to visually examine the product.
The material of the bottle body in contact with the fluid can be selected for the application.
ATEX & FDA approval, make it suitable for most application.

When maximum shock resistance is required, bottle B102 is the best option for Valve DN50
The bottle has a solid metallic body, with glass windows.
The material of the bottle body in contact with the fluid can be selected for the application
ATEX & FDA approval, make it suitable for most application.

Standard glass bottle for laboratory use. The modified design of connection surface, improve sealing performance.
Special size available on request.

Same characteristics of B102, specifically adapted for Valve DN25.
Atex and FDA approval makes this solution the alternative to GL45.

• Valve can be adapted with special flange following customer requirements.
• Nose length and diameter can be also adapted.