Pressure Rated System

The ChargePoint® pressure rated system can be applied to the ChargePoint® and ChargePoint® EXCEL.

Unique Applications

High containment pressurised batch transfers.
Connected IBC/ containers can be pressurised for wet or dry purging.
Can be integrated into conventional vacuum transfer systems.
Steam sterilise in Place (SIP) through the open valve whilst maintaining pressure conditions.
Sightglass accessory offers visibility into process using ChargePoint® valve installation.

Technical Overview
A pressure / vacuum seal is achieved by adapting the ChargePoint® valve to include an o-ring seal between the body of the Passive unit or Plug and the body of the Active unit.

The ChargePoint® pressure rated system is not dependent on utilising the discs. By adopting this method of pressure sealing, the disc design is not affected in terms of increasing disc thickness. As a result powder flow through the open valve is not compromised.

When fitted with a suitable Passive unit the valve can be opened up to pressures of 6Bar (87 psi) or full vacuum. This is unique to ChargePoint Technology.

Alternatively the valve can be simply isolated for pressure or vacuum with the use of a solid Pressure Rated Plug, which also inhibits the Active from opening whilst the process is running under pressure conditions.

Steam In Place
Utilising this system in conjunction with a ChargePoint® SIP Passive, the valve can be opened to allow the steam cleaning of the valve product contact and sealing surfaces prior to or after product transfer.

Pressure Rated Sightglass
A pressure rated ChargePoint® can be installed and used for both product charging and as a viewing port once the charge has been completed. This has a benefit in cases where there is no spare reactor nozzle. A pressure rated Sightglass offers visibility utilising the existing ChargePoint® installation.