Fluid Control Equipment
Clean Air Vent for Steam
LA6 Series
Air vent for clean steam applications with easy disassembly for cleaning
The clean air vent for steam operates by utilizing the temperature difference between steam and air, and is used to discharge air in steam piping and steam-using equipment. The body itself is of two-part construction and is clamped for easy disassembly and cleaning. Several models are available with different degrees of interior and exterior finishes.
Benefits and Features
Easy to disassemble and clean
The body is of two-part construction with clamps for easy disassembly and cleaning. Other clamps available on request, contact TLV for more details.
Stainless steel construction
To prevent corrosion of components, the body, X-element, and other wetted parts, as well as the clamp, are made of SUS316L material with high corrosion resistance. Recommended for use in pure and clean steam systems
FDA, USP, and EN compliant materials used for gaskets
The gasket is made of FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), USP (U.S. Pharmacopoeia), and EN (European Pharmacopoeia) compliant resin.
Choice of buffed or electropolished internal and external surface finish
LA6-P polished to 0.8 pm Ra internal and 1.2 pm Ra external, with an electro-polish option to further resist bacterial growth.
X-Element
The X-element opens and closes 22°C below saturation temperature to discharge air or other non-condensable gases.
Application Areas
Air venting of clean steam and pure steam systems
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical sterilization, food, etc.
- Processes requiring large amounts of initial air exhaust in batch operation, etc.
- Processes prone to disorders caused by high-temperature air during operation
Product Details
| Model | Photo | Connection | Body Material | PMO (MPaG) | TMO (°C) | Max. discharge capacity (ℓ/min)* |
Finishing | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | External | |||||||||
| LA6-CE | |
Clamp End | Stainless Steel (AISI 316L) |
0.6 | 165 | 880 | Natural Machining | Natural Machining | Specifications | Manual |
| LA6-SF | 0.8μm Ra Fine Machining |
1.2μm Ra Fine Machining |
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| LA6-P | 0.8μm Ra Buff Polished |
Buff Polished | ||||||||
- PMO = Maximum Operating Pressure
- TMO = Maximum Operating Temperature
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