Tanker Plug Valve
What are Tanker Plug Valves?
A Dairy Tanker Plug Valve is a specially designed valve used in hygienic and sanitary applications to control the flow of liquid products such as milk, cream, juice, or other food-grade materials. It operates using a quarter-turn plug mechanism to provide tight shut-off and unrestricted flow. These valves are commonly installed at the outlet of dairy tankers, process vessels, or transfer pipelines.
Asaid Steel Industries is a leading supplier of Dairy Tanker Plug Valves, delivering precision-engineered valves in stainless steel for maximum hygiene, corrosion resistance, and smooth operation.
Key Features
Leak-Proof
Jointing
Sanitary
Design
Easy to
Clean
Standards
Compliant
Corrosion
Resistant
Specifications
| Specification Category | Parameter / Feature | Details / Options |
|---|---|---|
| Size Range | Nominal Size | ½” to 6″ (custom sizes available) |
| Pressure Ratings | ANSI / ASME Class | Class 150, 300, 600 |
| PN Ratings | PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40 | |
| Valve Type | Product Type | Tanker Plug Valve, Hygienic / Sanitary Design |
| Material Options | Body & Plug | Stainless Steel SS304, SS316, SS316L |
| Seals / Gaskets | EPDM, PTFE, Silicone (Food Grade) | |
| Standards & Certifications | ASTM | ASTM A351, ASTM A182 |
| ASME / ANSI | ASME B16.34, ASME BPE | |
| European Standards | EN 1092, ISO 2852 | |
| Certifications | 3A Sanitary, FDA, ISO 9001, CE Marked | |
| Design Features | End Connections | Socket Weld, Butt Weld, Tri-Clamp, Flanged |
| Flow Type | Two-Way, Bi-Directional | |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 180°C (depending on seal material) | |
| Surface Finish | Ra ≤ 0.8 µm (internal), Polished / Pickled External | |
| Tolerance | Dimensional Tolerance | As per ASME BPE / EN Standards |
| Coating & Surface Finish | Anti-Corrosion | Passivation, Electro-Polished |
| Optional Coatings | PTFE Coating, Nickel Plating | |
| Testing & Inspection | Pressure Testing | Hydrostatic, Pneumatic |
| Non-Destructive Testing | Dye Penetrant (DPT), Magnetic Particle (MPI) | |
| Destructive Testing | Torque Test, Seal Integrity Test | |
| Operating Features | Operation | Manual Lever, Pneumatic or Electric Actuation Optional |
| Leakage Rate | Bubble Tight / Zero Leakage as per API 598 |
Dimensions
| Valve Type | Nominal Size (DN / NPS) | Face-to-Face (L) | End-to-End (H) | Bore Diameter (D) | Weight per Piece |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanker Plug Valve | ½” (15 mm) | 100 mm | 140 mm | 15 mm | 1.5 kg |
| Tanker Plug Valve | ¾” (20 mm) | 110 mm | 155 mm | 20 mm | 1.9 kg |
| Tanker Plug Valve | 1″ (25 mm) | 125 mm | 170 mm | 25 mm | 2.5 kg |
| Tanker Plug Valve | 1½” (40 mm) | 150 mm | 200 mm | 40 mm | 4.0 kg |
| Tanker Plug Valve | 2″ (50 mm) | 180 mm | 230 mm | 50 mm | 5.5 kg |
| Tanker Plug Valve | 3″ (80 mm) | 230 mm | 280 mm | 80 mm | 9.0 kg |
| Tanker Plug Valve | 4″ (100 mm) | 280 mm | 340 mm | 100 mm | 13 kg |
| Tanker Plug Valve | 6″ (150 mm) | 350 mm | 420 mm | 150 mm | 20 kg |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Unit / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 485 – 750 | MPa (SS304 / SS316 / SS316L) |
| Yield Strength | 170 – 450 | MPa |
| Hardness | 120 – 200 | HB (Brinell) |
| Elongation | ≥ 20 – 30 | % |
| Density | 7.9 – 8.0 | g/cm³ |
| Impact Toughness | ≥ 27 – 70 | J (Charpy, grade-dependent) |
| Modulus of Elasticity (E) | ~200 | GPa |
| Fatigue Strength | 250 – 450 | MPa |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (SS316L > SS316 > SS304) | – |
| Thermal Conductivity | 15 – 25 | W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 16 – 18 ×10⁻⁶ | /°C |
| Yield Ratio (YS/UTS) | 0.40 – 0.65 | – |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.27 – 0.30 | – |
| Brinell Hardness Range | 120 – 200 | HB |
| Surface Finish | Ra ≤ 0.8 µm (internal), Polished / Pickled external | – |
| End Connections | Butt Weld, Socket Weld, Tri-Clamp, Flanged | – |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20 to 180 | °C (depending on seal material) |
| Pressure Rating | Class 150, 300, 600 / PN10 – PN40 | ASME B16.34 / EN Standards |
| Leakage Rate | Bubble tight | API 598 |
Chemical Composition
| Element | SS 304 | SS 304L | SS 316 | SS 316L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.0 – 20.0 | 18.0 – 20.0 | 16.0 – 18.0 | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.0 – 10.5 | 8.0 – 12.0 | 10.0 – 14.0 | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.08 | ≤ 0.03 | ≤ 0.08 | ≤ 0.03 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 2.00 | ≤ 2.00 | ≤ 2.00 | ≤ 2.00 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.00 | ≤ 1.00 | ≤ 1.00 | ≤ 1.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.045 | ≤ 0.045 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.030 | ≤ 0.030 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | Balance | Balance | Balance |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | — | — | 2.0 – 3.0 | 2.0 – 3.0 |
Applications of Tanker Plug Valves
Construction &
Infrastructure
Automotive & Heavy
Equipment
Manufacturing &
Fabrication
Medical & Laboratory
Equipment
Electrical &
Electronics Assembly
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Installations
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