PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE
A solution to save pipework and product D
ixon Europe has launched a new product, the Dixon Hygienic Breakaway Check Valve, which is proving to be ‘the right connection’, potentially saving companies thousands of pounds.
At a recent trade show, an engineer from a UK dairy company explained
how a milk tanker had driven away from the loading bay before disconnecting the delivery hose, costing thousands in replacement piping and installation costs. The Hygienic Breakaway coupling is a solution to this problem. In such instances, the coupling will break in two, separating the tanker from the loading bay. The 13kN break load bolts are the only items that will need replacing. The new valve is an
innovative solution that is designed to eliminate product loss too. It incorporates the Breakaway coupling and a hygienic check valve. It acts as a single unit that has a diverted breaking point that will break at a determined break-load. Then the check valve will close, protecting the loading bay pipe system and avoiding spillage.
Designed with hygienic processing in mind, users can be assured that the Dixon Hygienic Breakaway Check Valve conforms to FDA standards and is CIP capable, but without the intricate workings and associated cost of similar products on the market. n
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NEW compressor for pneumatic conveying systems G
ardner Denver has unveiled the latest technological update to the Robuschi compressor range,
specifically developed for industrial plants requiring a low-pressure solution for pneumatic conveying systems.
The Robox Screw low-pressure unit is ideally suited for a range of pneumatic conveying processes, from transporting powders or granules such as plastics, flours or seeds, to transferring air and neutral gases.
The unit offers enhanced
efficiency due to its internal RSW compressor. The rotors optimise the capacity-pressure ratio the unit is capable of delivering, due to its maximum internal compression rate and the reduced number of revolutions required. Providing pressure up to 1 bar and capacity up to 10,500m3
/h, the unit’s simple
The Robox Screw unit is ideal for a variety of pneumatic conveying processes
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design means all routine maintenance can be carried out from the front of the compressor, ensuring operators can check oil levels, replace drive belts and oil and air filters, and adjust oil pressure quickly and conveniently. Gareth Topping from Gardner Denver explains: “The Robox Screw low-pressure compressor reduces energy consumption by between 15 to 30% when compared with some other technologies. Businesses can also take advantage of a customised solution if needed, to meet individual requirements. “With a simple, compact design and an average payback period of two years – depending on the application and operating conditions – many plants could realise a range of efficiency and cost-saving benefits from investing in this new technology.” n
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