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Keeping the World Flowing


Bespoke solutions are becoming increasingly popular


process; some of the latest products use technologies such as hydroforming to deliver a number of process advantages. By reducing the overall weight of a valve housing, the


energy and time required to complete the cleaning process  productivity. The reduced volume of material means that the energy requirement for both heating and cooling during cleaning processes is greatly reduced.


REDUCING ENERGY USAGE Similar attention to detail should be paid to the valve actuator, which should also meet prescribed standards for   steel in the general construction of the actuator goes a long  in a hygienic environment. With many valves using pneumatic control, the internal


  the overall air consumption and consequently the energy required to operate a series of control valves. Coupled with intelligent valve controllers and a decentralised control arrangement, it is possible to use a common air supply to a number a valves, reducing the overall air consumption. 


appropriate valves and sensing equipment in a food    productivity become even more important, so the use of  


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