Intelligent drum motor includes condition monitoring, failure prevention

IntelliDrive features an integrated VFD that is compatible with EtherNet/IP and MODBUS.

Joyce FasslSenior Executive Editor

Oct 30th, 2018

VDG (Van der Graaf)

VDG Drum Motor Assembly

VDG Drum Motor Assembly

Case Study: Benefit Gains of Implementing VDG Hygienic Drum Motors

Case Study: Benefit Gains of Implementing VDG Hygienic Drum Motors

VDG (Van der Graaf) Corporate Video

VDG (Van der Graaf) Corporate Video

Miki Pulley Magnetic Coupling

Couplings “Mechanically Isolate” Shafts and Motor

Also isolate thermal and electrical occurrences

Alfa Dura Circ Circumferental Piston Pump

Piston Pump Is Engineered for Durability, Reliability, and Efficiency

Reduces contamination risks and cuts cleaning time and costs

Gorman Rupp Echo Storm Static Venturi Aeration Device

Aeration Device Operates in a Variety of Pump Configurations

Can be combined with a variety of Gorman-Rupp pumps

Watson Marlow Certa 800 Sine Pump

Pump Improves Food Product Quality Through Gentle Handling

Cuts power consumption by up to 50% with high-viscosity fluids

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.

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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

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

Cleaner, Efficient Technology at the Heart of Production

Clean in place is an important trend as pump and valve suppliers look to improve uptime for food and beverage producers. Smarter, more flexible products are also helping to meet product demands.

Spx Apv Blv1 Series Ball Valves

Ball Valves Provide Durability and Economy

Are intended for a variety hygienic and non-hygienic applications

Carlo Gavazzi Hdms Series Single Phase Motor Soft Starter

Single-Phase Motor Starter Requires No User Settings or Adjustments

Reduces costs on utility contracts

Nord Universal Asynchronous Electric Motor

Asynchronous Electric Motor Is Energy Efficient

Holds CE, UL, CSA, CCC, ISI, and EAC certifications

Emerson Asco Series 353 Pulse Valves

Pulse Valve Provides Effective, Convenient Bag Cleaning

Cuts compressed air use and installation time

Brother Brushless Dc Motors

DC Motors Offer Increased Efficiency and Reliability

Provide increased efficiency and reliability

Unibloc Quick Strip Food First 600 Sanitary Stainless Steel Pump

Pump Reduces Foreign Material Contamination Risks

Safeguards employees in the food processing industry

Gea Hilge Novatwin Positive Displacement, Twin Screw Pump

Flexible Screw Pump Provides Flexibility for Optimum Adaptation to Individual Requirements

Is designed for gentle product handling and long-term reliability