
Manufacturer of hygienic process valves, special valves and pigging systems made of stainless steel for food, pharma, cosmetics and chemicals.

LIAG® LÄUFER International AG
Salem (DE) · LVT sales subsidiary (USA)New on Amplifa
About LIAG® LÄUFER International AG
LIAG® LÄUFER International AG is an owner-managed company and, since its founding in 1996, a specialized manufacturer of hygienic process valves and pigging systems for the processing of sensitive and highly viscous media. The portfolio includes bend valves, pigging diverters, check valves, swivel unions, sight glasses, CIP tank outlet valves, valves for in-line metal detectors as well as the LIAG® DMV pigging system. In addition, the company develops special solutions such as leak detection of the movable O-ring seal and provides customized system solutions and process units. Production takes place at the site in Salem on Lake Confluence (Bodensee), predominantly in stainless steel — a broad range of sterile components, special valves and process units Made in Germany. The products are used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical industries. Through an international sales network, the company supplies customers in Europe, America, Africa, Asia as well as Australia/New Zealand; in 2016, a 100% sales subsidiary, LAUFER Valve Technology Inc. (LVT), was founded in the USA.
- Site
- Salem
- Processes
- Manufacturing of hygienic process valves (bend valves, pigging diverters, check valves,, Manufacturing of pigging systems (LIAG DMV pigging system), Special solutions/special valves, Engineering/customized system solutions, Process units, Leak detection
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Stainless steel ball bearings, Glycerin solution (98%), O-ring seal leak detection
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1996
- Industries
- Food, Pharma, Chemicals, Cosmetics
- 01
Engineering and development of customized system solutions
- 02
Manufacturing of sterile components and special valves in stainless steel
- 03
Assembly of valves and pigging systems
- 04
Quality assurance according to DIN EN ISO 9001
- 05
Sales via an international sales network
Materials and Processes
Stainless steel
Base material for sterile components, valves and pigging systems for hygienic applications.
O-ring seal leak detection
Monitoring of the leakage chamber above the movable O-ring seal by means of a steam barrier or electronic conductivity measurement of a 98% glycerin solution.
Locations

Salem
DECompany headquarters and manufacturing of hygienic process valves, special valves, pigging systems and process units
- Materials
- Stainless steel
Products and Components



Inside the production



Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of hygienic process valves (bend valves, pigging diverters, check valves,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Manufacturing of pigging systems (LIAG DMV pigging system)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
Additional services
Quality
A highly efficient quality assurance system covering all manufacturing processes according to DIN EN ISO 9001 guarantees a high level of quality; as an environmentally certified company according to DIN EN ISO 14001, energy efficiency and sustainability are an obligation.
| Evidence | Salem |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 9001 | |
| DIN EN ISO 14001 |
History
- 1996
Company founded
- 2016
Founding of the 100% subsidiary LAUFER Valve Technology Inc. (LVT) in the USA