Clean steam products and systems
Clean steam products are the hygienic steam components used when steam quality directly affects sterilisation performance, SIP reliability, product-contact integrity or cleanability.
Spirax Sarco brings together the core clean steam and pure steam generation hardware used to generate clean steam, remove moisture, control pressure, filter contamination, manage condensate and protect the system against upset conditions.
Overview
Clean steam is typically selected when the steam itself becomes part of the hygienic process rather than just a background utility, such as in sterilisers, SIP systems, clean vessels and other high-purity process lines. A robust clean steam line often combines pure steam generation, pressure reduction, control, filtration, separation, venting, condensate drainage and overpressure protection so the final steam condition stays suitable for the duty. Filtered steam and clean steam are related but not interchangeable. Filtration helps reduce particulate contamination, while dedicated clean steam generation is used where steam quality must start with purified or deionised water and remain suitable for critical hygienic use. Many clean steam components are selected for hygienic construction features such as 316L stainless steel bodies, self-draining flow paths or reduced condensate retention, depending on the duty and component type. Moisture carryover, particles and non-condensable gases can all undermine heat transfer, slow warm-up, increase contamination risk or reduce confidence in sterilisation performance, which is why clean steam products are best selected as part of a complete hygienic steam path rather than as isolated components. Typical applications include autoclaves, sterilisers, SIP systems, clean process vessels, humidification and other food, beverage, healthcare, biotechnology and pharmaceutical duties.
CSF16 steam filter for clean steam quality control
Spirax Sarco CSF16 steam filters help remove contaminant particles from clean steam lines where steam quality, product contact and hygienic hardware protection matter.
Spirax Sarco BTM7 Stainless Steel Thermostatic Clean Steam Trap
Spirax Sarco BTM7 clean steam traps provide maintainable 316L thermostatic condensate drainage for hygienic steam systems used on sterilisers, SIP lines and process vessels.
Spirax Sarco CS10 Stainless Steel Clean Steam Separator
Spirax Sarco CS10 clean steam separators remove entrained moisture from clean and pure steam systems to improve steam dryness and protect sterilisation and hygienic process performance.
Spirax Sarco SRV66 Sanitary Pressure Reducing Valve for Clean Steam Systems
Spirax Sarco SRV66 sanitary pressure reducing valves provide stable downstream pressure in clean steam, water and inert gas systems with self-draining hygienic construction and compact installation.
AVM7 stainless steel thermostatic air vent for clean steam systems
Spirax Sarco AVM7 thermostatic air vents remove air and other non-condensable gases from clean steam systems to improve warm-up, heat transfer and steam quality.
BT6-B balanced-pressure thermostatic steam trap
The Spirax Sarco BT6-B balanced-pressure thermostatic steam trap uses hygienic 316L construction, minimal condensate retention and near-saturation discharge for clean steam duties.
Clean steam generators for hygienic steam systems
Spirax Sarco clean steam generators produce clean steam from purified or deionised water for sterilisation, humidification and other high-integrity hygienic process duties.
FTS14 ball float steam trap for stainless steel steam duties
Spirax Sarco FTS14 ball float steam traps provide continuous condensate drainage at steam temperature with integral air venting for stainless steel and hygienic steam duties.
M70i and M80i sanitary ball valves for high-purity shut-off
Spirax Sarco M70i and M80i sanitary ball valves use hygienic true-port 316L construction for high-purity shut-off duties in clean steam and process utility systems.
STERI-TROL clean service control valve
Spirax Sarco STERI-TROL clean service control valves combine hygienic design, drainability and modulating or on-off control for clean steam and clean process duties.
SVL488 clean service safety valve for hygienic overpressure protection
Spirax Sarco SVL488 clean service safety valves provide hygienic overpressure protection for pure steam, clean steam and inert gas systems used in clean-service applications.
How to structure a clean steam system
Clean steam projects usually need more than one hygienic component. The strongest system design starts with where steam quality becomes critical, then works forward through generation, pressure management, moisture and particulate control, condensate drainage and overpressure protection so point-of-use conditions stay suitable for sterilisation or hygienic processing.
| System need | Why it matters | Next route |
|---|---|---|
| Generate clean steam from purified water | Critical duties often need a dedicated clean steam source rather than filtered plant steam alone. | Browse clean steam generators |
| Improve dryness and remove particles | Moisture carryover and particulate contamination can reduce confidence in steam quality at the point of use. | Browse clean steam separators and steam filters |
| Control pressure and modulate duty hygienically | Pressure reduction and control hardware must support hygienic design and drainability as well as process stability. | Browse sanitary pressure reducing valves and clean service control valves |
| Drain condensate and protect the system | Clean steam quality depends on reliable drainage, venting and overpressure protection around the full hygienic path. | Browse clean steam traps and clean service safety valves |
Typical routes from common clean steam searches
Clean steam searches usually narrow once the user identifies whether the real requirement is generation, steam condition or hygienic control hardware. Start with clean steam generators when the project needs a dedicated pure-steam source. Use steam filters and clean steam separators when the priority is particulate control or better steam dryness at the point of use.
If hygienic pressure management is the main issue, compare sanitary pressure reducing valves and clean service control valves. When clean steam quality also depends on venting, drainage or pressure protection, continue into thermostatic air vents and clean service safety valves.
Sales Brochures
| Document | Reference | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM Compact Clean Steam Generator | SB-P486-02 | English | Download |
Continue your clean steam system selection
Clean steam performance depends on more than generation alone. Steam dryness, particulate control, pressure management, condensate drainage and hygienic design all shape final steam quality at the point of use.
Manage condensate in hygienic steam lines
Use hygienic steam traps when condensate must be removed from clean steam mains, steriliser jackets, barrier systems or other sanitary drainage points.
Remove air and non-condensable gases
Add clean steam air vents when non-condensable gases threaten heat transfer, warm-up time or sterilisation performance.
Connect clean steam with pharmaceutical process needs
See how clean steam selection fits pharmaceutical and biotech steam duties when the project depends on sterilisation, SIP, hygienic design and documentation expectations.