Robovalve Technology

About Robovalve Technology

At the heart of the Robovalve concept is the idea that valve bodies can be designed to address specific applications, such as forward flow, bypass flow, & reverse flow. If the valve body alone can perform this function, then we have succeeded in eliminating unnecessary piping, welding, & complex valve clusters. This is the Robovalve concept. Invented in the early 1990s, the development of Robovalve was a direct response to industry demands to minimize the system volume and dead legs inside BioProcess purification systems. The technology is patented and offers truly a unique solution for piping systems plagued by the inefficiencies of standard shut-off valves.

Robovalves are installed in Biopharmaceutical companies around the world. Even though designing a system with multi-way, multi-connection valves requires a little extra thinking at the beginning, you can be sure that the final result will always be worth the effort. When combining Robovalve technology with Burkert's Process Valves and Block Valves we are able to offer System Designers the best possible solution to challenging fluid control applications. The tables below provide an overview of the various applications and some of the Robovalves products they are typically used in.

Applications:

Valves for Building Manifolds (Buffer Inlets or Column Fraction Collection)

		This valve body represents the most basic multi-way Robovalve. It is often combined with the 2S/4C valve below for construction of zero dead-leg manifolds systems.
Double Actuator	2-Seat / 3-Con		Conventional Flow Diagram

Valves for Building Manifolds (Buffer Inlets or Column Fraction Collection)

		This valve is often combined with the 2S/3C valve above for use in construction of zero dead-leg manifolds systems.
Double Actuator	2-Seat / 4-Con		Conventional Flow Diagram

A Single Valve Solution for Block, Bleed, & Divert Fluid Control Applications

			This valve provides full shut off functionality at all three connection locations. Use for block, bleed, and divert applications
Double & Single Actuators	3-Seat / 3-Con	Back View		Conventional Flow Diagram

3-Way Fluid Control, Excellent for Tank Inlets

			Similar to the valve above, this single valve masters flow control in 3 directions from one valve body.
Double & Single Actuators	3-Seat / 4-Con	Back View		Conventional Flow Diagram

4-Way Fluid Control for Transfer Panel Applications

			Similar to the valve above, this single valve master flow control in 4 directions from one valve body.
Dual Double Actuators	4-Seat / 4-Con	Back View		Conventional Flow Diagram

Forward Flow & ByPass Flow Valve: Ideal for MicroFiltration, Ultrafiltration & Hollow Fiber Devices

			Steam your piping, but not your device - or use it to isolate a filter for storage in sanitizing solution.
Double & Single Actuators	3-Seat / 4-Con	Back View		Conventional Flow Diagram

Forward Flow & Reverse Flow

			Use this valve to change flow direction. The dead-leg flowpath enhances cleaning and reduces hold-up volume
Dual Double Actuators	4-Seat / 4-Con	Back View		Conventional Flow Diagram

Forward, Reverse & ByPass Flow - The Chromatography Valve

		The Chromatography valve is the industry standard for efficiency & design in purification systems worlwide
(2) Double & (1) Single Actuator	4-Seat / 4-Con		Conventional Flow Diagram

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