DCX3

Single sealing shut-off valve

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 DEFINOX
INNOVATION

DCX3
Single sealing
shut-off valves

The DEFINOX DCX3 shut-off valve has been designed

to efficiently respond to market requirements, both from
a cleanability and an operational point of view.
Its different configurations incorporate the cutoff, tapoff
and orientation functions.
With their simple design, which has been tried and tested
for many years, the floating PFA seal shut-off valves have
successfully passed the EHEDG and 3A tests, guaranteeing
their hygienic design, which is particularly suitable for the
food-processing industries.
The modular design facilitates the component interchageability
and incorporates a wide range of options and variants.
DCX range shut-off valves can thus cover a large range of
applications and process configurations, while at the same
time meeting market expectations and requirements.
They are fitted as standard with a PFA floating seal plug
ensuring excellent valve cleaning.

DCX3 PRODUCT ADVANTAGES

From DN 25 to DN 150
  an be used in numerous
C 
Removable and
(certain variants up to DN 250), applications and configurations easily transformable
SMS-DIN and US versions. pneumatic actuator:
• Various sealing solutions
(different grades of latest NO-NC-Double acting.
 FA floating seal, perfectly cleanable,
P
generation elastomer – PFA –
ensuring perfect leaktightness at high  asy and quick
E
metal-on-metal).
temperature and good resistance maintenance
to chemical products. • Different body configuration thanks to the clamp
options: L - T - X - half X. subassembly assembly.
pherical body with thick walls
S
ensuring excellent resistance to • Numerous end connections
expansion stresses and optimum possible: SMS - DIN - Clamp.
cleanability.
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FLEXIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE

The machining, turning and welding techniques used by DEFINOX for producing
special valves and fittings give the strategic components of the valve in contact with
fluid a high level of finish and quality that complies with process requirements.

Volume machined body and plugs guarantees

components without retention areas. This process
ensures a high level of resistance to mechanical 3
and thermal deformation. The spherical shape
of shut-off valve bodies ensures optimum fluid
DCX3 standard valve fitted flow and reduced loss of pressure.
with a stainless steel plug
with a floating PFA seal
The milling and turning operations provide Volume machined valve bodies

great flexibility for adapting the outlet pipes.

Numerous valve and fitting configurations are
therefore possible.

The internal polishing (RA = 0.8 µm i.e.

180 grit) provides good on-line cleanability. It
ensures a finish that complies with food industry
requirements (RA = 0.4 µm for demanding
applications). A passivation operation improves
corrosion resistance.
Heat treatment

The quality of welding (carried out by certified

TIG welders) meet health standards and
DCX3 diaphragm valve fitted requirements. They guarantee the good geometry
with a stainless steel plug with
a floating PFA seal and a PTFE and strength of mechanically welded assemblies.
deformable diaphragm
DEFINOX is committed to a Lean Manufacturing
and continuous improvement process. Orbital welding of a pigging station
Our industrial and organizational choices optimize
our production flows and bring the necessary
flexibility for the production of specific valves and
fittings tailored to the customer's needs.

Mechanical and leak tests

 ONE-PIECE PLUG

The DCX3 shut-off valves are fitted as standard with a one-piece plug with a floating PFA seal.
In its standard version, the one-piece plug is made of 316L / AISI1.4404 stainless steel.
Its sturdy design eliminates the risk of breakage and loosening.

A WINNING COMBINATION
PFA SEAL AND FLOATING SEAL TECHNOLOGY
The floating PFA (PerFluoroAlcoxy) seal is clipped into It has excellent resistance to particularly aggressive chemical
the plug housing. Its floating assembly ensures perfect products and to high temperatures.
cleanability. Its expansion allows the cleaning fluid to flow
over all of its faces. Its plastomer structure also ensures the
absence of porosity or crevices, risks of contamination and
bacteriological growth, without risk of alteration of taste
or appearance of the process fluid in contact with the PFA.

DIFFERENT DESIGN VARIATIONS

FOR SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE ADAPTATION TO PROCESS CHANGES

E
 lastoimer seal for charged  Deformable sealing diaphragm
or abrasive products in PTFE (for aseptic applications)
EPDM or FKM versions available. Forming a physical barrier
Latest-generation elastomers between the inside of the valve
4 providing excellent chemical and the outside.
resistance within their field of
Surface area of diaphragm
application.
equivalent to that of the
The small area of elastomer plug, helping to balance
in contact with the product the pressure.
increases the service life of the seals and ensures
Optional: alcohol barrier.
a level of hygiene that is compatible with the sanitary
requirements of the processes. Diaphragm service life:
100,000 movements at 90°C.

 Deformable PTFE diaphragm barrier effect

DCX3 standard valve DCX3 diaphragm valve

Valve open Valve closed Valve open Valve closed

Contamination
from the atmosphere

PEEK plug without seal

for steam and chemical
product applications
Valve DCX3 also comes in alcohol barrier and steam level versions.
 DRIVE MECHANISM

PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR OR MANUAL DEVICE

Different versions are available to cover a maximum drive mechanisms. The design of our actuators makes
of functions using the same components and facilitating maintenance operations easy and quick to perform.
the management of spare parts.
They are generously sized to ensure valve operation with
All our actuators are removable. The clamp collars maximum pressure acting on or under the plug (or under
make for easy removal and interchangeability of the high line pressures).

DCX3 NC DCX3 NO DCX3

(Normally Closed) (Normally Open) Double-acting

NO version as standard Easily transforms into an NO or double-acting

INVERT
version

Easy modification
from NC “Normally closed"
5
to NO “Normally open”

DCX3 long stroke DCX3 manual

Liquid flow area exceeds the nominal Gradual, smooth plug operation.
cross-sectional area of the pipe.
Fitted with a compression spring
Suitable for fibrous or fragile products. to prevent vibration-induced
loosening.
Provides maximum plug clearance,
thus avoiding fluid break-up or trapping An indicator warns the user
fibers in suspension. in the event of plug stem leakage.
Tank bottom version available.

DCX3 / 3 functions valve DCX3 mechanical adjustment

Enables a value to be set under the Allows accurate adjustment

plug, as well as a maximum valve of the calibration value. Option of
“hold closed” pressure value. sealing the pre-set pressure value.

We recommend servicing the actuator once every 5 years, under normal operating conditions.
 DCX3 SINGLE SEALING SHUT-OFF VALVE

DCX3 STANDARD VALVE DCX3 DIAPHRAGM VALVE

ICS – ACS LED control tops

Remote valve status display.
Easy configuration and removal.
Resin-coated electronic module.
Point-to-point or AS-interface. 360° LED status
Plastic or stainless steel cover. indication

Valve closed
Dismountable pneumatic
actuator. Easily transformed
into “Normally Open” (NO) –
"Normally Closed” (NC)
or “Double-Acting” (DA). Valve open
Actuator sized for single-acting
valve operation at high line
pressures.
Fitted with quick-fitting Error
pneumatic connections
for easy maintenance.
Common to the entire DCX.
Shut-off valve range.

PTFE guide bushings.

6 Long stroke option
for maximum plug
clearance. Modular seal support plate.

Leak indicator providing

Interchangeable components.
a visual indication in
the event of diaphragm
Sturdy one-piece plug failure.
meeting sanitary requirements.
Deformable PTFE
diaphragm.
Forming a physical
PFA floating seal,
barrier between the
perfectly cleanable, ensuring
inside of the valve
perfect leaktightness at high
and the outside
temperature, resistant to
environment.
cleaning products.
Suitable for greasy
and corrosive products
Connection of actuator (acid base > 3 %).
and shut-off assembly by
means of clamp collars for quick
intervention.

Volume-machined spherical
EPDM or FKM body with thick walls ensuring Optional alcohol barrier
elastomer versions. excellent resistance to expansion (up to DN 250 – 10’’).
Particularly suitable for stresses.
process fluids containing Ensures the modularity
particles. of all options and versions
L-T-X – half-X configuration.
 PRINCIPLE OF DCX3 OPERATION

NORMALLY CLOSED
VALVE - NC

CLOSED POSITION OPEN POSITION

NORMALLY OPEN
VALVE - NO

CLOSED POSITION OPEN POSITION

 DCX3 BODY CONFIGURATIONS

L BODY... T BODY...

VALVE CLOSED VALVE OPEN VALVE CLOSED VALVE OPEN

X BODY... HALF X BODY...

VALVE CLOSED VALVE OPEN VALVE CLOSED VALVE OPEN

8  Levels of resistance of elastomers and plastomers

EPDM FKM PFA PTFE
Oil ★ ★★ ★★ ★★
Greasy substances ★ ★★ ★★ ★★
NEP ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★
Aggressive chemical products ★ ★★ ★★ ★★
Concentrated essential oils and perfums ★ ★★ ★★ ★★
Abrasion resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ Very suitable

Low temperature < 5

★ Suitable
★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Not recommended

 Approval of elastomers and plastomers

EPDM FKM PFA PTFE
FDA 21 CFR 177.2660
CE 1935 / 2004
ADI Free
3-A Sanitary Standards (Class II) (Class I)
USP Ch.87 and Ch88 Class V
NSF 51
ACS

 Materials
Other materials
Body Stainless steel 1.4404 / AISI 316L
upon request
Plug Stainless steel 1.4404 / AISI 316L or PEEK (HSTL C22 URANUS
B6 254 SMO,…)
- Standard PFA version - elastomer (EPDM or FKM)
Materials Plug seal
- Aseptic PFA version -deformable PTFE diaphragm

O-ring seal Elastomer (EPDM or FKM)

Drive mechanism Stainless steel 1.4301 / AISI 304

 DIMENSIONS

ØE ØE
ØH ØH

I
I

G
G

F
F

D
D

J
J

C
C

B
K
B
K

B B B
B B B K K
K K K
K TUBE ØA
TUBE ØA

DCX3 standard valve DCX3 diaphragm valve

Tube ØA B C D ØE F G ØH I I J J K Weight in kg Weight in kg

with DCX3 DCX3
standard diaphragm DCX3 DCX3 without without
control
top stroke stroke standard
valve
diaphragm
valve control top control top
DCX3 diaphragm valve

SMS 22.6/25 55 45 110 89 337 465 104 17 12 239 251 70 4.5 6

SMS 35.6/38 70 55 110 89 344 465 104 21 12 241 251 85 5 6.5

SMS 48.5/51 82 70 123 114 373 495 104 29 17 275 290 97 8 9.5

SMS 60.3/63.5 105 85 159 167 423 535 104 35 26 327 343 125 17 18.5

SMS 72.9/76.1 110 95 159 167 429 545 104 35 26 332 343 130 17 18.5

SMS 100/104 130 125 181 216 483 622 140 40 35 383 392 155 38 40

DN 26/29 55 47 110 89 337 465 104 17 12 239 251 / 4,6 6

DIN 32/35 55 51 110 89 342 465 104 17 12 243 251 / 4.7 6

DIN 38/41 70 55 110 89 344 465 104 21 12 241 251 / 5 6.5

DIN 50/53 80 71 123 114 373 495 104 29 17 275 290 / 8 9.5

DIN 66/70 108 93 159 167 425 535 104 35 26 328 343 / 17 18.5

DIN 81/85 115 105 159 167 455 545 104 35 35 339 392 / 18 19.5

DIN 100/104 130 125 181 216 483 622 140 40 35 383 392 / 38 40

DIN 125/129 160 155 285 270 636 752 140 70 45 519 530 / 84 92

DIN 150/154 180 180 285 270 647 782 140 70 45 531 543 / 86 94

US 1’’ (22.1/25.4) 51 45 110 89 337 465 104 17 12 239 251 64 4.5 6

US 1’’1/2 (34.8/38.1) 57 55 110 89 344 465 104 21 12 241 251 70 5 6.5

US 2’’ (47.5/50.8) 76 70 123 114 373 495 104 29 17 275 290 89 8 9.5

US 2’’1/2 (60.2/63.5) 76 85 159 167 423 555 104 35 26 327 343 89 17 18.5

US 3’’ (72.9/76.1) 82 95 159 167 429 565 104 35 26 332 343 95 17 18.5

US 4’’ (97.4/101.6) 130 125 181 216 483 612 140 40 35 383 392 146 38 40
 OPERATING CONDITIONS

 Actuator air supply*  Pressure (bar)

PFA ELASTO DIAPHRAGM
min 5.5 bar
Maximum operating pressure 8 8 6
max 7 bar
*Pressure with direct control top supply

 Temperature (°C)*
PFA /EPDM PFA/FKM ELASTO - EPDM ELASTO - FKM DIAPHRAGM/PFA
Min. static temperature -5 5 -5 5 5
Max. static temperature 120 120 120 120 140
Min. dynamic temperature -5 5 -5 5 5
Max. dynamic temperature 95 95 120 120 110
Steam flash (20 min. at 140 °C) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
* For pressure of 5 bar

 Temperature differential between the  Temperature / Pressure ratio for the PFA seal
upper channel and the lower channel: 12
max. 120 °C 10
8
 Vacuum retention: 0.9 bar 6
Pressure (bar)

Valve opening / closing

4
2
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Temperature (°C)

10

DCX3 particle passage DCX3 PFA particle passage

standard stroke long stroke

SMS 25 38 51 63 76 104
US UNIT 1“ 1“1/2 2“ 2“1/2 3“ 4“
DIN 11850 RANGE 2 25 32 40 50 65 85 100 125 150

Ø particle K mm 12 12 12 12 16 16 16 24 24 24 29 29 29 30 30 34 34 34 66 67
standard DCX3
Specifications

Ø particle K mm 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 40 40
diaphragm DCX3

Ø particle K mm 20 20 20 20 24 24 24 35 35 35 51 51 51 52 52 62 74 74 86 98
long stroke DCX3

Body wall thickness mm 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 9

Standard DCX 3 Nl
Air consumption 0.25 0.5 1.25 2.25 4 4
shut-off valve
(volume at
atmospheric pressure) Diaphragm DCX 3 Nl 0.125 0.25 0.875 2 2.5 2.5
shut-off valve

Valve opening sec 5 3 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 11.4 11.4
Operating time
(with ICS or ACS
top unit) Valve closure sec 7 3 7 7 7 7 7 1.5 1.5 1.5 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 6.5 6.5 6.5 15.5 15.5
Actuator air : 6 bar
Operating pressure: 6 bar
Circulation speed 2.5 m/s
Quick drain sec <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 6 6

The operating conditions are given for information only. Combinations of extreme operating conditions may sometimes be inappropriate. In these cases, it is strongly
advised to obtain advice from us.
 LOSS OF PRESSURE DCX3 SHUT-OFF VALVES DN25 TO DN51
DN25
4500 DN38
4000 DN51

3500
3000
Loss of pressure in mbar

2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 130 140
Flow m3/h

LOSS OF PRESSURE DCX3 SHUT-OFF VALVES DN63 TO DN51

2500 DN63
DN76
2000 DN104
DN125
Loss of pressure in mbar

1500 DN150
11
1000

500

0
0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
Flow m3/h

SMS 25 38 51 63 76 104
US 1" 1 1/2” 2" 2 1/2” 3" 4" 3"
DIN 11850 RANGE 2 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150

Loss of pressure Kv 21 24 36 42 44 82 85 128 142 170 190 290 348 418

Loss of pressure Cv 24.36 27.84 41.76 48.72 51.04 95.12 98.6 148.48 164.72 197.2 220.4 336.4 403.68 484.88

 Tribofinishing
Surface condition maximizing external and internal cleanability of the valves.
For heavy-duty applications, erasure of external and internal welds upon request.

External 1.2 µm (150 grit)

Surface condition
Internal 0.8 µm (180 grit)
 DCX3 SHUT-OFF VALVE SIGNALING

The DEFINOX control tops allow remote visualization

360° LED status indication
of valve status. This easily adapted and configured unit
provides numerous functions (point-to-point – AS-i -
retro-data - linear sensor - relief valve).
The ACS and ICS control tops monitor and control Valve closed Valve open Error
the valves remotely and provide real time alerts for
any fault conditions so that immediate action can be taken
and production downtime can be minimized.
The resinated electronic modules give the DEFINOX units
unique characteristics in terms of strength and protection Anti-trapping system
Detection (M12 or M18)
of the components. on single right-angle bracket

104
170

12
ICS housing
(DN10 to DN80)
ICS LED plastic cover
175

155

ACS housing
(from DN100 to DN150)
ACS LED plastic cover and for
the double-acting version

ATEX version also available for both versions

II 2 GD (Group IIC – category 2 zone 1

Both versions available for gases - and zone 21 for dusts)
with stainless steel cap
ib IIC T4 Gb - ib IIIC T135°C Db -IP67
 SUMMARY OF DCX3 SINGLE SEALING
SHUT-OFF VALVES

1/ STANDARD
DCX3

2/ FRACTIONAL
DCX3 FRACT. MANUAL
DCX3 FRACT. AUTOMATIC

3/ ASEPTIC
DCX3 STANDARD DIAPHRAGM VALVE
DCX3 WASHING VALVE SPECIAL
DCX3 WITH ALCOHOL BARRIER SPECIAL
DCX3 WITH STEAM BEARING
DCX3 WITH ASEPTIC AND COOLING BEARING SPECIAL

4/ REGULATION 13

DCX3 REGULATING VALVE

5/ TANK BOTTOM
DCX3 FDC
DCX3 FDC POWDER SPECIAL

6 RELIEF VALVE
DCX3 MECHANICALLY ADJUSTABLE RELIEF VALVE
DCX3 ADDITIONAL AIR VALVE
DCX3 3 FUNCTION VALVE

DCX3 VALVES FULFILL

7/ OTHER VERSIONS THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS
DCX3 HIGH PRESSURE SPECIAL
ISOLATION
DCX3 METAL-ON-METAL SPECIAL
DCX3 DOSING VALVE SPECIAL /// ASEPTIC

/// REGULATION

/// TANK BOTTOM

/// PROTECTION DEVICE

Refer to the product summary PRI-DOC-014.
/// PIGGING
 PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Our customers services offer training and maintenance services

and assiste you with the management of your spare parts.

SELF-SERVICING OF YOUR INSTALLED VALVE FLEET

With technical and practical training adapted to suit
your needs, on site or at DEFINOX*.
*declaration of activity recorded under number 52 44 06683 44.
This record is not equivalent to State approval.

SAFE SERVICING
With tool kits and removal presses.

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PERSONALIZED VALVE FLEET GUARANTEED OEM SPARE PARTS

MONITORING PROGRAM
• Designed and selected specifically for DEFINOX products.
Our teams of specialized technicians carry out valve
maintenance in France and abroad. • Interchangeable parts for optimum management of spare
part stocks.
Our actuators are guaranteed for 5 years from the date of
delivery, under normal operating conditions, with a supply • Valve design for a reduced number of seals.
of dry, filtered air complying with DIN/ISO standard 8573-1.
We recommend replacing the wear parts of the actuator
at the end of the warranty period, then once every 5 years.

 Estimated average servicing time

for our valves
ON-LINE WORKBENCH
VALVES SERVICING OPERATIONS
ACTUATOR

DCX3 4 Fractional valve 20’/30’ 10’/15’ 20’

DCX3 20’/25’ 10’/15’ 20’/25’

DCX4 30’/40’ 15’/20’ 20’/25’

DCX3 DA 30’/40’ 15’/20’ 25’/30’

VDCI MC 35’/45’ 18’/25’ 25’

VDCI MC 4’’ 60’ 30’ 30’

Control top 15’

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