The STVM® Steam Water Mixer Washdown Station is designed for high temperature washdown to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime in food and beverage processing and other industrial facilities.
Operation
ThermOmegaTech’s STVM® washdown station incorporates unique Venturi mixing technology to deliver water at the required temperature quickly, quietly, and on demand. Cold water enters the upper chamber of the mixing valve, while incoming steam enters the lower chamber. Mixing occurs as the two vortices collide, thoroughly mixing and heating the water through a Venturi diffuser with minimal noise and vibration.
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The patented mixing design ensures extended, uninterrupted use even if the water contains high mineral content. As the opposing vortices of steam and water enter the mixing valve, a scouring action occurs that minimizes the buildup of minerals and scale.
The Safe, Efficient Steam Water Mixing Station
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Safety is our priority, so every STVM® Washdown Station has two built-in safety features – interlocking ball valves to prevent steam-only operation and an automatic shut-off when output is 15°F over the unit’s temperature set-point (either 150°F or 185°F) or when cold water flow is interrupted.
Typical Applications
The STVM® steam and water mixer station is used for cleaning processing machinery or chemical tanks and equipment in food processing, dairy, breweries, wineries, chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical facilities where high-temperature steam and cold water mixer stations are required.
Design Features
- Exclusive self-actuating Thermoloid® wax blend thermal actuator
- Interlocking ball valves prevent steam only operation
- Thermally activated over-temperature shut-off
- Unique Venturi mixing design minimizes water hammer effect
- Check valves, stainless steel thermometer, globe valves, and stainless-steel hose rack, standard with all units
- Designed to fit in place of standard industrial hose stations
Benefits
- Self-operating – no external power source required
- In-line serviceable mixing valve with easy to replace/clean cartridge – No special tools required
- Quieter operation relieves worker stress
- Resistant to the effects of mineral build-up and scaling
- Automatic steam shut-off when cold water flow is interrupted
- Our stainless steel stations conform with EU Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
Ordering CLICK P/N TO REQUEST QUOTE
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¾” TOT (150ºF (65.6°C)) Stainless Steel Washdown Station |
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¾” TOT (185ºF (85°C)) Stainless Steel Washdown Station |
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¾” TOT (150ºF (65.6°C)) Brass/Bronze Washdown Station |
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¾” TOT (185ºF (85°C)) Brass/Bronze Washdown Station |
