Industrial Steam Applications: From Food Processing to Pharmaceuticals

Steam valves are essential across a wide range of industries, from food processing and pharmaceuticals to power generation and oil & gas. In the offshore and marine sectors, high-performance steam valves are critical for maintaining safe and efficient operations. For more information on the offshore industry and the equipment standards required, visit Offshore Industry.

In food processing, steam is used for sterilisation, cooking, and cleaning — all requiring precise valve control to meet hygiene and safety regulations. The pharmaceutical sector relies on steam for autoclave sterilisation, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and distillation processes, where any contamination risk must be eliminated. Chemical plants use steam for reactor heating, distillation columns, and process heating, often at high pressures requiring robust valve materials.

Power generation facilities — including both conventional and offshore installations — depend on steam turbines and heat exchangers where correctly specified valves ensure maximum efficiency and system longevity. Each of these industries demands valves built to the highest standards of reliability and performance.