Alfa Laval Launches ThinkTop V40 for Plug-and-Play Real-Time Valve Control in Hygienic Industries

Alfa Laval Launches ThinkTop V40 for Plug-and-Play Real-Time Valve Control in Hygienic Industries

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval’s new ThinkTop V40 transforms manual valve position indicators into a fully automated control system for butterfly and single-seat valves. With digital and ASi communication, integrated solenoid actuation, and precision sensors in an IP69K enclosure, the V40 delivers continuous, accurate valve feedback—minimizing errors, ensuring hygiene compliance, and boosting uptime. Its plug-and-play setup auto-detects valve types and offers a 360° LED status ring, while ASi 3.0 networking enables easy scaling. Low power consumption and simple servicing extend its lifecycle, making the V40 a cost-effective entry point into real-time valve automation for food, beverage, home, and personal care manufacturers.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 24-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval has unveiled the ThinkTop V40, an advanced valve control unit that elevates traditional position indicators into a fully automated, real-time control solution. Leveraging the robustness of the existing ThinkTop platform, the V40 delivers an affordable and intuitive automation gateway for Alfa Laval butterfly and single-seat valves—tailored to the needs of food, beverage, home care, and personal care producers.

According to Jesper Kristensen, Portfolio Manager for Valve Sensing & Control at Alfa Laval, “The ThinkTop V40 makes it easy for manufacturers to unlock the benefits of automation. It’s a straightforward, low-risk path to smarter, safer production.” By employing digital and ASi communication protocols, the unit streams continuous status updates and instantaneous position feedback, drastically reducing manual errors and helping maintain compliance. An integrated solenoid actuator and precision sensors provide dependable control, while the IP69K-rated housing stands up to rigorous washdown cycles—resulting in safer products, higher throughput, and minimal downtime.

Designed for effortless deployment, the ThinkTop V40 features plug-and-play installation that auto-detects valve type for seamless connectivity. A 360° LED ring clearly displays valve status from any angle, and multiple units can be networked via ASi 3.0 to accommodate expanding operations. Built on Alfa Laval’s proven ThinkTop architecture, the V40 also boasts low power draw and straightforward maintenance, ensuring resource efficiency and a prolonged service life.

By adding the V40 to its valve sensing and control lineup, Alfa Laval strengthens its pledge to hygienic-industry automation. This cost-effective solution bridges the gap between basic position indication and dynamic process control, granting manufacturers a scalable route to full automation.

About Alfa Laval sensing and control units

Alfa Laval valve sensing and control units maximize production uptime and safety, regardless of process conditions. Our ThinkTop control units accurately monitor and control the flow in fluid handling systems. Easy to set up and operate, ThinkTop control units provide reliable position feedback so that plant managers always know the valve status. They boost efficiency, reduce costs, and promote precision fluid handling. Link: Sensing and control | Valve automation solutions | Alfa Laval

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Media Contact:

Jesper Kristensen
Portfolio Manager, Sensing & Control, Alfa Laval
E-mail: Jesper.Kristensen1@alfalaval.com

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