T h e H an dtm ann A rm atu renf a b r i k

Safety without compromise

Safety valves for liquids, gases, and steam
Handtmann
Safety valves

f
Safety Valves
FoodSafe – Tradition Meets Innovation

Safety valves from Handtmann are first choice for hygienically sensitive product

areas in the beverage and food industries, as well as in the chemical-pharma-

ceutical industry. With regard to safety, the protection of pressurized systems

such as pressure vessels and pipelines, is an obligation for any operator. With

Handtmann safety valves you will be on the safe side.

According to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 97/23/EC), pressurized

systems in production plants have to be equipped with a safety device for

pressure limitation, respectively for pressure relief. Handtmann safety valves

 component number/CE-mark
comply with that requirement. With regard to layout, manufacturing, and

function they are constructed according to the requirements of AD 2000/

instructions A2. The conformity of the valves with the PED is certified by the

mentioned authority as well as by the stamped component number and the

CE-mark.

Corresponding to their function, safety valves are used in critical areas.

Therefore, it is good to have a reliable and competent partner for the layout

of the valves. You know your production process, we know our safety valves!

Various process parameters affect the safe function during daily operation and

have to be observed for a long-lasting reliability. Therefore, a process and risk

analysis during the engineering phase is imperative. During tank filling or gas

release in closed systems there is a pressure increase and the safety valves react.

However, more critical are unexpected incidents, like a malfunction of process

valves or a thermally caused liquid expansion.

2
 Handtmann
Safety valves

Fluid
Fluid-
Hygiene volume
CIP

SV
function Operation
pressure
Design

Operation
temperature
Malfunction

In case of a rising fluid pressure in closed systems, the pressure directly

acts on the valve disk of the safety valve. This force is countered by a
 valve outlet with valve disk
mechanical back pressure from a spring or a weight.

Regulation AD 2000 defines limits for the opening and closing behavior,

which are safely met by Handtmann safety valves. Mostly, they clearly

remain below such limits.

Adjustable to specific process and customer requirements Handtmann

safety valves are available in various types and performances. In addition

to the spring-loaded executions (No. 335, 325) and the pneumatic types

(No. 336, 326), a weight-loaded model (No. 320) is included in our line.

Additional equipment such as proximity switch, heating insets, etc. is

available upon request.

 available valve types

3
Handtmann
Safety valves

Overview – valve types and accessories

Type Principle Characteristic Fluids* DN-size Pressure range

blow-off behavior

33501 Pressure spring normal F/G/D 15 – 80 0.5 – 10.0

33601 Pressure spring normal F/G/D 15 – 80 0.5 – 10.0

33521 Pressure spring normal F/G/D 15 – 80 0.5 – 10.0

33621 Pressure spring normal F/G/D 15 – 80 0.5 – 10.0

33502 Pressure spring proportional F/G/D 50 0.5 – 10.0

33602 Pressure spring proportional F/G/D 50 0.5 – 10.0

32500 Pressure spring normal G/D 15 – 25 0.5 – 4.0 / 5.0

32503 Pressure spring normal G/D 15 – 40 0.5 – 6.0 / 10.0

32603 Pressure spring normal G/D 15 – 40 0.5 – 6.0 / 10.0

32504 Pressure spring normal F/G/D 25 – 40 0.5 – 5.0 / 10.0

32604 Pressure spring normal F/G/D 25 – 40 0.5 – 5.0 / 10.0

32010 Weight normal F 80 – 125 0.5 – 3.0 / 5.0

*F/liquids, G/gases, D/steam

Type Lifting device Gasket Proximity Heating Set pressure

manual/pneumatic EPDM/FPM* switch insets with scale
33501 m
H
33601 p N

33521 m
H S
33621 p N

33502 m
H S
33602 p N

32500 m

32503 m
H S
32603 p N

32504 m
H S
32604 p N

32010 m p N H

*FPM optional

4
 Handtmann
Safety valves

We know what we are

talking about!

The development of our safety valves is based on decades of experience in the

beverage and biotechnical industries, combined with the latest legal and

hygienic requirements, and perfectly matched to the demands of our customers.

Gain from our safety valve experience and from our know-how around the topic

“Process Technique”. For us not only the valve is important, but its vital function

as part of an optimally customized process of your production. Experience in:

stainless steel fittings and components,
plant and process technique, vacuum
valves, safety valves.

1873 1968 2009

5
 Handtmann
Safety valves

Valve type 33501/33601

These Handtmann safety valves show a normal blow-off behavior. During

operation this means a sensitive opening reaction and a reliable function,

combined with a high blow-off capacity for liquids.

c valve type 33601
with pneumatic lifting This is also valid for the newly developed small valves DN 15, 25, and 40.

Compared to the old type 325/326 the blow-off capacity has almost doubled.

Aside from the flow geometry, the hygienically perfect design of the product

chamber was most important during construction. The safety valves are fully

CIP- and SIP-able. Equipped with additional accessories they can be integrated

in a process control.

Valve type 33521/33621

In some applications the required set pressure only turns out during the com-

missioning. With this type Handtmann offer a safety valve, which can be adjusted

on-site to the operation process. It is equipped with an adjustable pressure range

with scale for continuous control of the set pressure. With regard to design, flow

geometry, and opening behavior the valves correspond to types 33501/33601.

Valve type 33502/33602

m valve type 33501 These valves are characterized by their proportional blow-off behavior for liquids
with manual lifting
and gases. Thus, they are not only suitable for a simple overpressure protection,
but also for pressure regulation or pressure keeping during fermentation. Very

practical is the continuous pressure adjustment with scale for process-specifically

changing pressure requirements.

c valve type 33621/33602

with pneumatic lifting

6
 Handtmann
Safety valves

Product area
material stainless steel 1.4404 (316L)
gaskets EPDM, FPM (FDA proof)
surface ≤ 0.8 µm
Other parts
material stainless steel 1.4301, 1.4307 (304, 304L)
gaskets EPDM/HNBR
surface ground, unpolished
Production / CIP
operation pressure 0 – 10 bar
temperature -20 to 140 °C / 160 °C
control air pressure 5 – 7 bar
fluids (poisonless) liquids (F)/gases (G)/steam (D)
acc. to Group II of PED 97/23/EC
usual detergents for the food processing industry
2 – 4 % caustic/acid

Process technical specials  cutaway of valve type 33501

s certified for liquids, gases and steam

s extensive sizes DN 15-80 available
s high blow-off capacities
s process specific valve types
s manual or pneumatic lifting
s vertical/horizontal installation for spring-loaded valves
s vertical installation for weight-loaded valves
s variable process connections
s optional accessories

Constructional specials

s solid housing construction

s ball housing with hygienically designed product chamber
s optimized flow and discharge behavior
s EPDM, FPM gaskets (FDA)
s divided valve disk, defined compressed gasket
s pressure springs for high switching frequency
s low-maintenance construction, long service life

7
 Handtmann
Safety valves

Valve type 32500/32501/32502

The remarkable feature of these cost-effective types with variable connections

is the compact and open housing. They are most suitable for overpressure

protection of small vessels. Combined with additional accessories (water trap,

scale) they can also be used as bunging device for pressure keeping during

fermentation. As the blow-off is given into the surrounding area they are useful

for air and non-unhealthy gases. For the possible blow-off of steam special safety

precautions will be indispensable.

Valve type 32503/32603, 32504/32604

These valves are equipped with housing with a blow-off branch. They are

suitable for the controlled blow-off of liquids, gases and steam from small to

medium-sized vessels.
m valve type 32501 As bunging device during fermentation they can be used for pressure keeping
with manual lifting
with combined CO2 recovery. Another feature is the possible application as
overflow valve in a pipe system.

Valve type 32010

Handtmann weight-loaded safety valves are characterized by a high blow-off
c valve type 32603/32604
capacity for liquids. With regard to cost and function this optimized valve type
with pneumatic lifting
is the ideal solution for the overpressure protection of big vessels. Installed in a

tank top flange it is mainly used in combination with a vacuum valve as tank

protection system.

Equipped with a pneumatic lifting device and proximity switch the valve is

suitable for integration in the process control.

8
 Handtmann
Safety valves

Performance range water

mass flow [kg/h]

350.000

300.000

250.000

200.000

150.000

100.000

50.000

SV-types SV 325/326 SV 320 SV 335/336

 cutaway of valve type 32010

Performance range air/gas
volume flow [Nm³/h]

12.000

10.000

8.000

6.000

4.000

2.000

0
SV-types SV 325/326 SV 335/336

Performance range steam m valve type 32010, weight-loaded

mass flow [kg/h]

6.000

5.000

4.000

3.000

2.000

1.000

SV-types SV 325/326 SV 335/336

9
Handtmann
Safety valves

Layout and operation

of safety valves

For the layout of the safety valves a detailed process examination is necessary.

The possible working pressure range is between the desired operation pressure

and the admissible design pressure of the system. This results in the set pressure

which lies above the operation pressure. The difference between these two

pressures has to be sufficiently big, in order to avoid a reaction of the safety

valve in normal operation due to a short-time pressure increase. Also important

is a sufficient distance between opening pressure and max. design pressure of

the system.

 dome cap with safety device system design pressure Example:

opening pressure 2.2 bar

operation pressure range
(abnormal operating condition) 10 %
set pressure 2.0 bar
test pressure
overpre

10 – 20 %
closing pressure 1.8/1.6 bar
ssure

operation pressure 1.4 bar

operation pressure range
(normal operating condition)

atmospheric pressure
negativ
e press
ure

 tank farm The adjusted test pressure of the safety valve normally corresponds to the

set pressure at operating conditions. In case of an increasing overpressure

(abnormal operating condition) the set pressure will be reached at first.

The valve starts to open, fluid is blown-off and the system pressure decreases.

If the overpressure continues to increase the opening pressure with the specific

blow-off capacity of the valve will be reached. With a perfect layout of the safety

valve for the required performance there will be no further pressure increase.

In case of a decreasing overpressure the closing pressure is reached and the

valve will close completely.

10
 Handtmann
Safety valves

Reproducible, tested and

documented quality

Handtmann offer a complete and extensive quality package for the safety valves.

Process, manufacture, and testing are certified acc. to the PED. The component

number includes the adjusted test pressure (set pressure) and a specific valve

serial number. Thus a clear retracing to our products and customers is

guaranteed.

In addition to the Declaration of Conformity further certificates are available.

Every Handtmann safety valve is tested and adjusted separately to the desired

set pressure. A pressure modification at the valve at a later date is not possible

due to internally adapted components. This way you are always on the safe side.

 Conformity acc. to PED

11
Handtmann, your specialist and partner
for valves, plants, and engineering

Albert Handtmann Armaturenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG · Arthur-Handtmann-Str. 11 · D-88400 Biberach an der Riss
Phone +49 (0)7351-342-0 · Fax +49 (0)7351-342-4480 · E-Mail sales.fittings@handtmann.de · www.handtmann.de