摘要 |
A pressure activated valve apparatus for axial in-line positioning within sanitary systems, such as steam lines for food processing, in which the entire apparatus, including the spring biasing and valve elements are positioned within the flowing media. The spring biasing element is protected from contact with the flowing media, through the use of a sealed fluid-dynamic cover so as to allow the passing media to flow over it with a minimum amount of resistance. The entire apparatus is connected to an incoming and an outgoing conduit so as to enable easy removal for replacement or maintenance purposes, with a minimum amount of cost and effort. A fluid-dynamic cover is fitted over portions of the valve assembly to isolate same from the fluid itself, while being removable to enable facilitated replacement or maintenance of the internal valve actuation parts.
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