Valve meets stringent hygienic standards

Offers long-lasting, spillage-free operation

Nov 6th, 2018

Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof modular, three-body valve

Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof modular, three-body valve

Engineered for food, dairy and beverage fluid handling, the Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof modular, three-body valve has two independent plugs and a double-seat design that enable two different fluids to pass through the same valve without the risk of cross-contamination; double-lip seals with built-in leakage detection provide added protection. The pump features a top-loaded design, no adjustable components and a maintenance-friendly actuator.

Learn more about food safety at ProFood Tech, March 26–28, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.

Alfa Laval

Flow com Abc 2020 Automatic Batch Controller

Batch Controller Is Low Cost and Easy to Use

Systems are easily retrofitted into existing plants

Emerson Aventics Tm5 Task Master Pneumatic Cylinder

Aluminum Cylinder Increases Machine Speeds and Reliability

Reduces vibration and noise

Carolina Conveying Rotary Airlocks

Rotary Airlocks Have No Crevices, Reducing Material Accumulation

Valve can be quickly disassembled and reassembled

Krohne Optimass 1000 Straight Tube Coriolis Mass Meter

Meter Provides Superior Performance in Density and Mass Flow Measurement

Offers flexibility without installation restrictions

Circor Control Valve

Control Valve Cuts Costs While Preventing Damage

Increases pump life span

The liquid filling system capably handles a wide range of product viscosities.

Spicing up the Packaging of Sauces Having Varied Viscosities

When demand outstrips food packaging capacity, new equipment is the best solution. But when product viscosities vary and flavors are superb, not just any machinery will do.

ABB Urges Greater Adoption of High-efficiency Motors and Drives

Increased usage could combat climate change and reduce global electricity consumption by 10%.

Digital twins can be used to help optimize production lines, including motor and drive configurations.

Motors and Drives Come Together for Motion Efficiency, Performance, Reliability

Beyond the advances made to both motors and drives in terms of energy efficiency, safety, cleanability, and more, suppliers emphasize the importance of how they work together in a complete motion system.

Nord Nordac Variable Frequency Drive

Variable Frequency Drives Are Smart and Compact

Provide greater flexibility in configuration and function

Gericke Hdmf Series Rotary Valve

Rotary Valves Include System for Simplified Cleaning

Also serve as a rotary airlock and metering device for powders, granules, pellets, chips, grain, and other products

Fig. 1: Schematic representation of a freeze dryer: 1. Drying chamber, 2. Condenser (cold trap), 3. Vacuum system, 4. Opening gate, 5. Heatable intermediate plates, 6. Cooling coil. Image courtesy of Busch Vacuum Solutions.

The Role of Vacuum Technology in Freeze Drying

While the best-known freeze-dried product is instant coffee, fruit, vegetables, and even cooked meats can reap the benefits of extended shelf life through this technology.

Alexander Kanaris, president of VDG (Van Der Graaf) U.S. and Canada

The Beat of a Different Drum Motor

The drum motor has all drive components—electric motor, gear reducer, bearings—housed inside the drum, providing a safer, more sanitary design, and is capable of communicating with central plant control or other plant equipment.

Admix Lrp 425 Liquid Ring Pump

Pump Transfers With Little Turbulence or Slippage

Can run in either direction

Wineries sometimes face potentially unreliable yields, and any issues that compromise batches during extended fermentation periods equate to several years’ worth of lost time, materials and cost. This where the proper valve selection is crucial. Photo courtesy of Emerson Automation Solutions.

How to Select the Optimal Valve for Beverage Processing

Controlling the temperature during heating and cooling in beverage processing plays a critical role in pasteurization, sterilization, cooking, fermentation and many other beverage applications. The proper valve can precisely control your process.

Statco Dsi Process Systems Vaction Pump

Pump Reduces Cleaning and Cooking Times and Energy Consumption

Increases cooking capacity and eliminates burn-on

Aptar Simpli Cycle Valve

Valve Offers Recyclability without Sacrificing Performance

Provides repeatable high performance

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Noosa Yoghurt switched to a TrueClean CIP’able valve from Central States Industrial to improve cleaning efficiency.

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Ball Valves Provide Durability and Economy

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Asynchronous Electric Motor Is Energy Efficient

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Emerson Asco Series 353 Pulse Valves

Pulse Valve Provides Effective, Convenient Bag Cleaning

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Brother Brushless Dc Motors

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Unibloc Quick Strip Food First 600 Sanitary Stainless Steel Pump

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Waukesha Cherry Burrell D4 Pmo Double Seat Mix Proof Valve

Mix-proof Valve Has Features Required for Ultra-safe Operation

Offers dairy businesses budget-friendly solution to provide continuous and reliable processing

Schold vacuum drum mixer

Vacuum drum mixer offers simplistic mixing with no intermediate vessel

Saves on space and time in smaller factory settings

Alfa Laval OptiLobe rotary lobe pump

Rotary lobe pumps achieve cost-effective, reliable performance

Are suitable for applications requiring gentle product treatment

DC Norris Jet Cook high-speed cooking and mixing system

Processing system minimizes cooking and clean-down times

Saves energy and water