Knife Gate Valve for Food & Beverage
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Request a Spec Review →Yes. LibertyCES has documented Knife Gate Valve in Food & Beverage applications, including AVCO 6100 Series Knife Gate Valve. The right model depends on the fluid, concentration, temperature, flow and duty cycle, so send James your process data for a free spec review before final selection.
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Real Specifications
| Spec | Value | Source document |
|---|---|---|
| 6100 Series materials & seats | 304SS/316SS/Hastelloy body and shim, EPDM/Buna/Neoprene/Viton/Metal seats | AVCO Valve — Mining segment page |
| 6100 Series named industries | Food & beverage is the first-listed industry on the 6100 page | AVCO Valve — Mining segment page |
AVCO publishes no 3-A or FDA certification for this valve — position it for utility, byproduct, or solids-handling duty rather than direct product-contact service unless the customer confirms otherwise.
316SS with EPDM reads as food-contact-plausible, but 'plausible' isn't a certification — the honest spec position for a food & beverage 6100 is utility and byproduct handling until AVCO or the customer confirms product-contact compliance directly.
Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.
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FAQ
How is Knife Gate Valve used in Food & Beverage?
LibertyCES has documented Knife Gate Valve specified in Food & Beverage applications.
Which Knife Gate Valve models are specified for Food & Beverage?
Documented models include AVCO 6100 Series Knife Gate Valve. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.
What does LibertyCES need to size Knife Gate Valve for a Food & Beverage application?
The fluid and its concentration, operating temperature, flow or volume, pressure and suction conditions, duty cycle, and the existing equipment it replaces or connects to. James reviews it for free.
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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated