New Asepco Radial-Diaphragm valves from Biopharma Process Systems (UK) are designed for pharmaceutical processing applications where leakage, “dead legs” or cross contamination are unacceptable. Asepco valves can be ported to allow it to be CIP/SIP or flushed while closed, providing access through the valve body to the downstream lines. The ability to quickly flush or CIP/SIP while the valve is closed allows for down stream sterility prior to product introduction as well as speeding product changeover. Asepco valve bodies are machined from a single 316L stainless steel bar stock.