The Universal Sampling Valve™ (USV) from Kanomax FMT is designed to facilitate sterile, midstream sampling in high-purity water systems, effectively eliminating the risk of atmospheric contamination. Constructed with 316L stainless steel and electropolished to a minimum 25 Ra finish, the USV ensures durability and compliance with stringent sanitary standards.
Key Features:
- Versatile Connector Options: The USV accommodates various system requirements with available connectors including 1/8" or 1/4" NPT threaded connectors and 1/2" or 1-1/2" sanitary connectors.
- Secure Instrument Sampling: For enhanced sampling security, the USV can be equipped with additional fittings such as a Galtek® retaining nut and 1/4" diameter PFA Teflon® tubing. This setup ensures a reliable connection to particle counters, total organic carbon (TOC) monitors, nonvolatile residue monitors (NRMs), and other water quality monitoring instruments.
- Effective Valve Sanitization: The USV can be sanitized by injecting a peracetic acid/H2O2 solution or isopropyl alcohol into the valve using a syringe, or by flaming the valve at temperatures up to 200°C, ensuring sterility before sampling.
- Flexible Sampling Methods: The USV supports both "grab" sampling into sterile containers and syringe sampling. The syringe method involves inserting a sterile hypodermic needle through the precision-drilled septum to extract a midstream sample, preventing airborne bacterial contamination.
- Bacteria Monitoring Capability: Featuring a male Luer® connection, the USV seamlessly integrates with standard bacteria culture monitors, facilitating direct sampling and analysis for bacterial contamination.
Specifications
Product specifications for Kanomax FMT’s Universal Sample Valves
- Materials: 316L stainless steel body with electropolished finish; Teflon-coated silicone septum; Viton O-ring; white silicone gasket.
- Flow Rates: Approximately 450 mL/min at 40 psi and 1000 mL/min at 80 psi.
- Maximum Pressure: 100 psig.
Ordering Information
NPT Threaded Models:
- 1/8" NPT for pipe diameters up to 1-1/2": Model FMT-USV8.
- 1/4" NPT for pipe diameters greater than 1-1/2": Model FMT-USV4.
- 1/4" NPT with extra-long sample inlet: Model FMT-USV4-EL.
Sanitary Connection Models:
- Fits 1/2"–3/4" sanitary connection: Model FMT-SSV075.
- Fits 1"–1-1/2" sanitary connection: Model FMT-SSV150.
Optional Accessories:
- Sterile Hypodermic Needle: Model FMT-SHN.
- Sterile Syringe: Model FMT-SY60.
- Galtek Nut: Model FW-FN4.
- Galtek Grooving Tool: Model FW-GT4.
- 1/4" Teflon Tubing (10 ft.): Model FMT-TFL4-10.
- Rebuild Kit (includes septum, O-ring, and dust cover): Model FMT-USVKIT.
Effortless Particle Classification and Analysis: Neutralizer to CPC in Action

Resolution: >30,000
Mass range: m/z 1~1000
Sampling rate: 2GS/s
Ion source: EI
Dimensions (mm), Weight:
infiTOF: W270 x H465 x D550, 38.5kg
smartGC: W245 x H465 x D550, 18kg
Trap: W260 x H600 x D260, 5kg
Great for analyzing Nitrogen-containing organics and real-time reaction fragments