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KEEPING THE CLEANEST ROOM CLEAN
HIGH abrasion resistance is crucial for machine elements in cleanrooms. Igus has developed the C6, an energy chain designed to meet the highest cleanroom class. The C6 is specially designed for longer unsupported applications on machines and systems and is based on the successful E6 and E6.1 cleanroom series. A new connector system and a specially tribologically optimised high-performance polymer make the chain even smoother, easier to assemble and virtually free of any particles in motion. With the new energy supply system, cables and hoses can be guided in an abrasion-resistant and smooth manner even on medium travel distances in cleanrooms.
Igus head of development Andreas Hermey says, “We were pleased to be able to put the chain through rigorous tests and develop it further directly with the experts from industry and cleanroom research.
“With the design of the C6, we are also prepared for future cleanroom requirements, which will stipulate even fewer particles than ISO class 1.”
The C6 e-chain and all other igus products are available from Treotham Automation.
PILOTING LIQUIDS THROUGH TURBULENCE
THE latest SPX Flow APV Pilot 4T Homogenizer blends immiscible liquids into an emulsion, operating like a positive displacement pump with a valve. SPX Flow global product manager of Dispersion Products Con O’Driscoll says the company has used its proven technology to develop a “big homogeniser performance in a small package”.
The APV Pilot 4T forces liquids through a small gap in the valve at high pressures, increasing velocity, decreasing pressure and causing a turbulence/pressure differential that disrupts and disperses particles.
It has flexible capacities that can be easily adjusted for flow and pressure because of integrated variable speed drive and controls. This scalable, repeatable performance makes it easier to test recipes from plant-based drinks
to ketchup and sauces. Its compact modular construction options that can be easily added as market needs change.
“Pilot scale homogenisation is often used to validate processes before investing in full lines, and this will help customers scale up from their initial laboratory tests to production,” O’Driscoll says.
TEFLON COATED FOR TOUGHNESS
PRODUCT handling and vibratory equipment manufacturer Enmin has introduced a new range of electromagnetic drives that feature an innovative Teflon coating. Enmin are the only company manufacturing electromagnetic drives in Australia, which offer a unique handling method for controlling the flow of product, parts and bulk materials. Products can be screened, sized, or accurately metered to ensure a smooth, uniform and fully variable flow.
Enmin general manager Anthony Gallaher says the Teflon coating provides greater cathodic protection thereby eliminating surface rust, making it the ideal surface finish for a food environment that undergoes harsh cleaning and washdown environments. “We have always strived to build reliable, durable equipment that can cope with the toughest environments. Our drives are no exception and with minimal moving parts they provide years of trouble-free operation. There is next to no on-going maintenance and have low energy consumption, ensuring a reliable, low-cost method of product handling,” Gallaher says.
✷ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
PRODUCT NEWS
KEEPING THE BEERS FLOWING
Accurate gas flow measurement helps breweries keep their customers happy while controlling costs and meeting environmental compliance requirements. From fermentation vessel steam heating, product kegging or bottling, to CO2 recovery for co-gen power or combined heat and power (CHP) systems to flaring, the emphasis is on product quality and protecting the environment.
The ST75 Air/Gas Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) measures natural gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), and mixed waste gases in small line sizes to optimise brewing fermentation processes, product quality and overall plant efficiency.
FCI’s ST75 Series Flow Meter helps breweries optimise their complex fermentation tank steam heating processes by accurately measuring the ratio of boiler burner fuel gas to air for efficient combustion. The CO2 gas that is naturally produced during the brewing process and any additional CO2 gas necessary for finishing the beer require accurate measurement within tight tolerances.
Available through AMS Instrumentation & Calibration, the ST75 Flow Meter is equally well suited for low flow and higher flow operations in industrial applications and operates over a wide flow range, from 0.01 to 950 NCMH depending on line size. For variable process conditions, the ST75 is factory preset to a wide turndown range at 10:1 to 100:1.
With built-in temperature compensation, the ST75 Flow Meter maintains consistent performance in rugged, hot industrial process environments. It features accuracy to ±2% of reading with ±0.5% repeatability over varying process temperatures in line sizes from 6 to 51 mm.
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