WANVALVE Electric Sanitary Ball Valve WE10-B-K

The WANVALVE WE10-B-K Electric Sanitary Ball Valve is a high-performance electrically actuated sanitary ball valve designed to deliver precise flow control in food and beverage and other hygienic processing systems. Engineered with stainless steel and food-grade materials, this valve ensures consistent, contamination-free performance for industries that demand the highest level of cleanliness and operational reliability. Typical applications include breweries, dairy production, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

This electric sanitary ball valve belongs to a broader family of stainless steel valves engineered for automated fluid control in both industrial and sanitary systems. It provides a reliable solution for controlling liquid flow where hygiene, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance are essential. Its smooth inner surfaces and compact welded design help minimize fluid retention areas, allowing for easy cleaning and sterilization (CIP/SIP) without disassembly.

Premium Stainless Steel Construction

The valve body and ball are constructed from high-quality stainless steel 304 or 316L, providing superior mechanical strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long service life. This material meets international sanitary standards, including FDA and USDA requirements, making it suitable for hygienic and cleanroom environments.

316L stainless steel is particularly valued for its molybdenum-enriched composition, which enhances resistance to acidic and chloride-containing media. This makes the WE10-B-K ideal for use in brewery systems, pharmaceutical pipelines, and food and beverage production lines, where frequent cleaning and exposure to aggressive chemicals are common. For more information on hygienic stainless steel components, you can refer to Alfa Laval and ProFoodWorld.

Reliable Sealing and Leak-Free Design

Equipped with PTFE sealing as standard and optional hygienic silicone seals, the WE10-B-K ensures a tight, bubble-free shutoff even under variable temperature and pressure conditions. The sealing materials comply with sanitary standards and are chemically stable, non-toxic, and low-friction during operation.

The advanced seat design eliminates dead space where contaminants could accumulate, reducing bacterial growth and ensuring the valve maintains a sterile flow path throughout its service life. The valve’s design is fully compatible with both electrically actuated and pneumatically actuated systems, making it versatile for automated process applications.

Technical Specifications

Advanced Electric Actuation

The electrically actuated ball valve system integrated with the WE10-B-K provides accurate positioning and fast response, ensuring optimal control of process flow. Learn more about electric ball valves and their applications. It supports both on/off and modulating control, allowing easy adaptation to automated production systems.

The actuator housing is waterproof and dustproof (IP65 or higher), suitable for installation in humid or washdown environments commonly found in sanitary processing facilities. Additionally, it features manual override capability, thermal protection, and position indicators, enhancing safety and reliability during operation and maintenance.

Hygienic Design and Easy Maintenance

This electric sanitary ball valve features a full-bore, three-piece body design, allowing easy access to internal components for inspection or replacement. The smooth internal surfaces are electropolished to Ra < 0.8 μm, reducing fluid friction and preventing residue buildup.

The design supports CIP/SIP cleaning systems, ensuring complete cleaning and sterilization without disassembly. This makes it an excellent choice for hygienic processes in food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries where hygiene and reliability are critical. For practical examples of these valves in use, see OneRoValve and Flow Components USA.

Applications

The WE10-B-K is widely used in food and beverage processing for controlling product, cleaning, or utility flow in breweries, dairies, and bottling plants. It is also applied in pharmaceutical and biotech systems to maintain sterile process conditions during fluid transfer. In water treatment and filtration systems, it provides corrosion-resistant and hygienic control for pure water lines. In chemical and cosmetic industries, it effectively manages flow in applications where purity and resistance to aggressive media are required.

Key Advantages

• Electric actuator for precise and automatic control
• Hygienic design compliant with sanitary standards
• Polished stainless steel surfaces for easy cleaning
• Excellent corrosion and temperature resistance
• Supports CIP/SIP cleaning systems
• Compact, robust, and low-maintenance design
• Compatible with 304 and 316L process piping systems

Conclusion

The WANVALVE WE10-B-K Electric Sanitary Ball Valve combines robust stainless steel construction, hygienic design, and advanced electrically actuated automation to deliver superior control in clean process environments. Whether used in food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology, it ensures reliable, efficient, and contamination-free performance.

For automated sanitary systems requiring both precision and durability, the WE10-B-K is the ideal choice, offering long-term reliability, easy maintenance, and compliance with the most demanding hygienic standards.