NovAseptic valves are renowned for their performance, reliability, longevity and ease of maintenance. The design and development of each component draw on more than 35 years of experience focused on aseptic design. NovAseptic valves comply with the design qualification criteria established by current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) for aseptic processes. This is why we have chosen to describe these valves as aseptic by design.

 

The range was originally developed to address the challenges of tank bottom valves: no dead zone, self-draining and fully drainable, low pressure drop, the smallest possible weld-in flange diameter to bring the agitator closer to the centre of the tank, very simple maintenance since this valve is generally not accessible, diaphragms suited to the materials of pharmaceutical process tanks, and compact or right-angle actuators. This design was then extended to 2-way or 3-way valves, offering an aseptic alternative to the in-line diaphragm valve.

 

The range is modular. NovAseptic valve bodies are available in imperial sizes, from 1/2″ to 3″. On each body configuration with the same process connection diameter, all diaphragms, actuators and accessories of that same size can be fitted.

 

 

Data sheet

 

 

Manual actuator, stainless steel base, plastic handle, type 150

 

Disengageable manual actuator NA12 type 170

 

Manual tank bottom actuators with right-angle drive, type 180

 

Autoclavable manual actuator, type 154

 

 

 

NovaSeptic range overview

 

NovaSeptic nomenclature and configurator

 

 

 

Manual actuators for NovAseptic valves

 

Manual operation, stainless steel or stainless steel base, autoclavable, disengageable or with right-angle drive

 

Manually operated actuators for NovAseptic valves, from the stainless steel base model with plastic handle to the all-stainless autoclavable model. Four versions depending on cleaning requirements, accessibility and the need for disengagement or a right-angle drive. Fit all NovAseptic bodies of the same diameter, from 1/2″ to 3″, tank bottom and process alike.

 

Role and selection

 

The manual actuator opens and closes the valve by hand, without compressed air or electrical power. It is the solution for locally controlled points, lines without an air network, and valves operated occasionally. Four versions cover cleaning and access constraints.

 

The choice depends on the environment and access. The all-stainless autoclavable model for washed and sterilised areas, the stainless steel base with plastic handle for controlled cost outside critical areas, the disengageable model to decouple operation, the right-angle drive to operate a hard-to-reach valve such as a tank bottom valve.

 

The type 180 right-angle drive offsets the control, which directly addresses the accessibility constraint of tank bottom valves, often installed beneath the tank.

 

Available versions

 

Manual actuator	Type	Use
Stainless steel base, plastic handle	150	Local control outside critical areas, controlled cost
All stainless steel, autoclavable	170	Washed and sterilised areas, severe cleaning
Disengageable	NA12 170	Control can be decoupled from the body
With right-angle drive	180	Hard-to-reach valve, tank bottom, remote control

 

Compatible valve bodies

 

These accessories fit all NovAseptic bodies of the same diameter, tank bottom and process.

 

Body	Type	Category
Tank bottom, 1 outlet	44	Tank bottom
Tank bottom, 2 outlets	45	Tank bottom
Tank bottom with CIP	46	Tank bottom
Sampling point	48	Tank bottom
SIP sampling point	5	Tank bottom
2-way L	31	Process
2-way in-line	311	Process
3-way T	32	Process
Clamp 2.5″ or 3″	37	Process
Clamp 1.5″	47	Process
3-way diverter	39	Process

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Which manual actuator should I choose?

 

The all-stainless autoclavable type 170 in washed and sterilised areas. The stainless steel base with plastic handle type 150 outside critical areas. The disengageable NA12 170 to decouple control. The type 180 right-angle drive on a hard-to-reach valve.

 

Why a right-angle drive?

 

To operate a valve installed in a hard-to-reach location, typically a tank bottom valve located beneath the tank. The right-angle drive offsets the handle to a position the operator can reach.

 

Do they fit all bodies?

 

Yes, on all NovAseptic bodies of the same diameter, tank bottom and process alike. Modularity guarantees interchangeability at equal diameter.