Swagelok Bleed Valve Centerline Drain with Tri-Clamp End

Swagelok 978658001 Bleed Valve (Centerline Drain with Tri-Clamp End). A precision-engineered sanitary bleed and purge valve featuring a centerline drain port and tri-clamp end connection, designed for controlled venting, line depressurization, and sampling in high-purity fluid processing systems.

• MPN / Catalog Model: 978658001
• Manufacturer & Brand: Swagelok
• Valve Design & Type: Centerline drain bleed/purge valve with compact footprint to minimize hold-up volume and dead space
• Connection Format: Sanitary Tri-Clamp / Tri-Clover connection end for rapid, leak-tight installation into hygienic tubing networks
• Material Construction: High-purity 316L stainless steel body with electro-polished internal surfaces to meet strict biopharmaceutical cleanliness standards
• Operation & Maintenance: Smooth manual actuation for precise control during venting or sampling, with full suitability for Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) sterilization routines
• Primary Application: System purging, trapped air bleeding, line drainage, sample collection, and pressure relief in high-purity water systems (WFI), bioprocess skids, and pharmaceutical fluid delivery lines