TECHNOLOGYIN ACTION New high


performance modular raptor combisystem


Fortress


Technology, in collaboration with Sparc Sys- tems, has un- veiled itsfirst ever


modular, high performance combination metal detector and checkweighing conveyor system. Featuring a single swipe touchscreen HMI and paperless audit software with unlimited pre-programmed Codes of Practice, the robust Raptor captures all the data required to guarantee absolute traceability.


The Raptor Combi is the first flexible, fast and af- fordable fully integrated checkweigher and metal detector from Fortress. Specifically designed for high care confectionery, chocolate, bakery, nutritional bars, packaged meats, cheeses and ready meals, including contract manufactur- ers supplying multiple retailers, it


applies industry-leading technology engineered for high-end Sparc systems, yet overcomes sev- eral limitations. Notably the ability to accurately in- spect and check the weight of larger size products and pack formats -up to 8kg and measuring 300mm by 400mm.


Fortress Technology +44 (0) 1295 256266


www.fortresstechnology.co.uk Chirographi deciperet catelli.


ADVERTORIALS


Preventing a Break-in – non-invasive flowmeters in hygienic applications


Katronic clamp-on, non-invasive ultrasonic flowmeters have been supplied to a major biomedical product manufacturer where cleanliness is paramount, making it difficult to cut into process pipelines, and have helped site engineers by significantly reducing project lead time and costs.


There are many processes where clean operation is imperative, for example foods, fine chemicals and biosciences. Clean-downs and changeovers can take a long time. Katronic channel partner and instrumentation specialists WE Instrumenta- tion found that one of their key customers


had a real issue gaining permission to install new flow measurement, with typically six months of investigation and effort before permission would be granted to break into site pipework to install new instruments.


Katronic’s Matt Bird visited site and demonstrated the equipment by quickly achieving a good flow measurement using a hand-held KATflow 200 portable flowmeter. One of the key advantages of Katronic equipment is the fact that the ultrasonic processing core of every meter in the range is the same, so a measurement made with a portable meter absolutely mimics the performance of a fixed flowmeter. Installation is also straightforward with Katronic’s unique Audible Positioning Assistant that guarantees accurate sensor positioning. Following the successful demo, an initial order of Katronic fixed systems was purchased, followed with further orders after the first batch had proved to be as successful as the demonstration.


Commenting, WE Instrumentation’s Martin Adams said, “We see this as a great result for both Katronic and WE Instrumentation and proves the important points that clamp-on flow is the only technology that can be retro-fitted and provides a solution where company policies make permission to break into pipes, possibly introducing contamination and disrupting production nearly impossible.”


Katronic +44 (0)2476 714 111 info@katronic.co.uk


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New, BFX3 Compact clamp-on Flow meters and Heat meters for liquid measurement


Quick and easy to install, even by non- trained operators, the clam-shell de- sign of this range makes them a fast and reliable solution for non-invasive flow and/or heat measurement appli- cations. As the sensor separation dis- tance is fixed, there is no need for adjustment and once fitted they are not easily disturbed.


Clamp on ultrasonic flow meters are ideal for applications when system shut down is not feasible. These flow meters are non-intrusive and simply clamp on to the outside of the pipe without making contact with the inter- nal fluid. They measure the time it takes for an ultrasonic signal transmitted, from one sensor to the other. The sound's "time of flight" is accu-


rately measured in both directions and the difference in time of flight calculated. The liquid velocity (V) inside the pipe can be related to the difference in time of flight (dt) through the following equa- tion: V = K * D * dt, where K is a constant and D is the distance between the transducers These budget friendly clamp-on flow meters utilise the ultrasonic flow measurement method en- suring quick and simple installation without the need to cut into existing pipe-work. It is not neces- sary to turn off the supply of water/liquid to install the product. It is also possible to supply this model with GPRS/GSM Data logging and remote access via cloud server.


Bell Flow Systems 01280 817304 https://www.bellflowsystems.co.uk/


Abacus cold mains water meter type Em scaled 0 - 999 litres in steps of 1 litre


Addding a preset quan- tity of water to a mix has long been carried out using pails or hosepipes. Not very accurate and certainly not consistent. Now, Hertfordshire company Aqumeter has developed the ABACUS digital water measuring system for dispensing ac- curate preset quantities of water straight into mix-


ing vessels, tanks, etc. Easy to install and simple to use, the ABACUS delivers repeatable results day in, day out, reliably and consistently.


Thousands of units have been sold worldwide to a whole variety of


industries where water is added to powders or granules for mixing


purposes. Just dial in the batch amount required and press the start


button. The unit stops the flow of water when the required quantity has been delivered...... easy!


Aquameter Ltd 01992 442 861


www.aquameter.co.uk FEBRUARY 2021 | PROCESS & CONTROL JAN 57 www.katronic.com


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