The sanitary K Valve is designed to USDA and FDA guidelines eliminating threads, keyways, and crevices. The split body design means the K-valve can also be completely disassembled by hand allowing quick and easy inspection and cleaning. It is used for charging/discharging or in-line with standard quick clamps allowing fast installation and removal. The K valve is offered in sizes from 3" to 8" (75 to 200mm) in practically any weldable alloy with the option of #4 satin or #7 mirror finish. Pressure and vacuum applications are engineered to order. Commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries or anywhere where cleanability and quick change over is required.