Hygienic Smart Valve and Actuator Solutions
MDR focuses on the needs of the food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical and chemical industries with valve and actuator solutions that provide reliable flow control in hygienic processes. A durable stainless steel body, hygienic seal options and a design compatible with automation systems deliver safety, efficiency and traceability on production lines.
Why MDR?
- Hygienic design: smooth internal surfaces, flow geometry that minimises dead areas, CIP/SIP compatibility.
- Durability: 304/316L stainless steel body options; high chemical and temperature resistance.
- Sealing: seal/seat options suited to your process such as EPDM, FKM, HNBR and PTFE.
- Automation ready: pneumatic actuators, sensors and control heads, position feedback; suitable for PLC/SCADA integration.
- Standards compliance: a design approach aimed at the requirements of hygiene standards such as DIN, ISO and 3-A.
Product Families
1) Pneumatic Actuators
- Single acting (spring return) and double acting versions
- Compact design that is easy to maintain
- Status monitoring with a visual position indicator and/or inductive sensor
- Energy efficiency through low air consumption
2) Hygienic Butterfly Valves
- DIN/ISO connection options, clamp, welded or threaded connection
- High sealing performance and fast opening/closing time
- Operation with a manual handle or pneumatic actuator
- Long-life seal structure for CIP/SIP cycles
3) Mixproof (Double Seat) Valves
- Safely separates product and CIP flows on the same line
- Product safety through a leakage chamber and leak detection
- Ideal for processes with a risk of cross-contamination such as milk, fruit juice, beer and pharmaceutical syrups
- Flexible line configurations together with automation
4) Sight Glasses, Unions and Fittings (Hygienic Line Accessories)
- Visual inspection of the product flow
- Full compatibility with Tri-Clamp, unions, elbows, tees and reducers
- Surface quality that keeps pressure loss low in hygienic lines
Areas of Application
- Dairy processes (pasteurisation, separation, CIP)
- Beverage production (beer, fruit juice, syrup preparation, carbonated beverage lines)
- Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology (clean rooms, WFI/PUW lines)
- Chemicals and cosmetics (reactors, mixers, filling lines)
Automation and Traceability
MDR valves and actuators integrate into your process control infrastructure with digital/PNP sensors, switchboxes/position indicators and control heads. Through PLC/SCADA systems they provide:
- open/closed/intermediate position feedback,
- air pressure and stroke monitoring,
- alarms and maintenance warnings,
- batch-based traceability management.
Selection Guide: How Do You Choose the Right MDR Valve?
- Process fluid: food, pharmaceutical, chemical; viscosity and particle content.
- Temperature and pressure: operating range plus CIP/SIP peak values.
- Connection standard: DIN/ISO, clamp, welded or threaded.
- Sealing material: EPDM (general food use), FKM (oil/thermal resistance), PTFE (chemical resistance).
- Method of operation: manual handle, single/double acting pneumatic actuator.
- Hygiene and maintenance: cleaning cycle, seal replacement frequency, spare part availability.
Maintenance and CIP/SIP Recommendations
- Regular visual inspection: check for leaks, vibration and unusual noise.
- Seal and seat replacement plan: set the interval according to operating hours.
- Air line maintenance: use a filter-regulator and oil-free dry air.
- CIP/SIP recipe: confirm chemical concentration, temperature and duration with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
What You Gain in Production with MDR
- Safer and cleaner production
- Reduced downtime and easy maintenance
- Scalability through flexible line configuration
- Savings in energy and chemical consumption
- Consistency in product quality and batch traceability
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are MDR valves preferred in mixproof lines?
The double seal / leakage chamber structure safely separates product and CIP flows, preventing cross-contamination and meeting food safety requirements.
How do the seals perform at CIP/SIP temperatures?
With the right seal selection (EPDM, FKM, PTFE) they withstand cleaning and sterilisation cycles in the 120–140 °C range.
What should I consider when selecting an actuator?
Line pressure, valve diameter and opening/closing frequency, as well as single/double acting requirements and the air pressure range.
Is spare part and service support available?
Seal kits, seats and sensors are supplied from stock; installation, commissioning and training support are provided.
Contact and Quotation
Share your drawings/P&ID and process details for the MDR valve and actuator solution that best suits your process, and we will make a fast selection and quotation.
Modera Paslanmaz – your reliable solution partner in hygienic and industrial flow control.