SS 316L
5 in-depth engineering guides on SS 316L — specification, selection, testing and procurement.
Everything on SS 316L
Vajra's engineering team has published 5 technical guides covering SS 316L for industrial valve selection, specification, testing and procurement. Browse the full set below.
Food Grade Valves - 3-A Dairy, EHEDG, FDA & Hygienic Design Guide
Food and beverage processing, dairy manufacturing, and pharmaceutical production all require hygienic valves that can be cleaned and sterilised without disassembly. The key standards are 3-A Dairy Sanitary Standards (USA), EHEDG (Europe), and FDA 21 CFR for food contact materials.
Valve Selection for Caustic Soda (NaOH) Service - Materials, Grades & Safety
Caustic soda (NaOH) is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals, but it causes caustic SCC in stainless steels at elevated temperatures. This guide maps the right valve material to NaOH concentration and temperature.
Cryogenic Valve Selection Guide for LNG & Low-Temperature Service | BS 6364 | Vajra
Cryogenic valve selection requires extended bonnet design, low-temperature impact tested materials, and special packing arrangements to prevent valve seizure and leakage at −46°C to −196°C service.
Valve Body Material Selection Guide: WCB, CF8M, SS 316L, Duplex, Hastelloy - When to Use Each
Choosing the wrong valve body material is the most expensive procurement mistake in process plant design. This guide walks through the five main categories: carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloy, and lined - and when each is the right choice.
Diaphragm Valve Design and Pharmaceutical Applications: A Complete Guide
Diaphragm valves use a flexible membrane to isolate the flow from the valve body, making them the valve of choice for pharmaceutical, biotech and high-purity applications. This guide covers diaphragm valve design types, elastomer selection, USP Class VI and 3-A Sanitary Standards compliance, and CIP/SIP suitability.
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