boIlERS, PuMPS & vAlvES
contaminated air. The clean, dry air used to pressurise the actuator is recycled back into the spring chamber via an integrated pilot valve, preventing corrosion of the actuator spring and removing humidity build-up inside the actuator. This also removes the possibility of
bacteria collecting inside the actuator, which could potentially contaminate the hygienic atmosphere. In addition, the positioner is also sealed and the area around the electronics is pressurised to keep out any moisture, contributing to the valve system’s long life.
RoBUSt dESign foR toUgh EnviRonmEntS With a highly durable, stainless steel body, the Element continuous control valve is also free from external corrosion. It can be used in hygienic environments and can undergo a rigorous washdown with chemical solutions without pitting or degrading, which can attract bacteria. Similarly, the valves are designed for simple and effective cleaning, with the smooth edges reducing bacteria build-up and the sleek design providing a clean, clinical look. The polished stainless steel finish also means there’s no paint that can peel off in the hygienic environment and the high IP rating makes the valve durable against washdown and moisture ingress. As the Element continuous control valves
are more compact, they also use less compressed air. by their nature, continuous control valves can be in near constant motion so the savings to be obtained from air usage can be significant across a plant. on average usage with 50 valves per site, a typical saving of £2,500 per year can be achieved by using bürkert’s more compact valves. The advantages of a smaller, lighter valve also include easier maintenance and as the largest bürkert Element continuous control valve can be held in one hand, pipework does not need any reinforcement whether for new or retrofit projects.
ElEmEnt: thE AnSwER foR ContinUoUS ContRol vAlvE APPliCAtionS The advantages of the Element system can also be attributed to globe control, angle seat and diaphragm valves and the positioners can communicate with analogue control signals as well as all common Ethernet- based industrial networks. The Element system ensures high,
repeatable accuracy across its lifetime, using technology that makes it last significantly longer than the alternatives. The result is improved performance, reduced downtime and lower overall cost. For continuous control valve applications, bürkert’s Element system is the answer.
Bürkert fluid Control Systems
www.burkert.co.uk
ThE MoST InTEllIgEnT
PRogRESSIvE CAvITy PuMP In ThE WoRld
through industry 4.0 technology, SEEPEX has refined its range of progressive cavity pumps to introduce the pump generation of the future, today. the unique patented SCt AutoAdjust technology in combination with SEEPEX digital solutions enables remote adjustment to restore pump performance at the optimal operating point without onsite manual intervention.
S
CT AutoAdjust is the next evolutionary step of Smart Conveying Technology (SCT), an ease of maintenance design
launched over 10 years ago to simplify and speed up maintenance removing the need for dismantling the suction or discharge pipework. The design of SCT AutoAdjust maintains the same design features of SCT while incorporating hydraulic controls to restore and maintain pump performance.
REmotE AdjUStmEnt with onE CliCK The integration of SEEPEX digital solutions with SCT AutoAdjust enables such adjustment to be made remotely from the pump, through the SEEPEX Pump Monitor and SEEPEX Connected Services. This reduces the need for onsite manual intervention and time- consuming trips to pumps installed in remote, inaccessible locations or large complex sites. All with just one click and without the
need for special tools or replacement of components, SCT AutoAdjust enables the pump’s efficiency to be restored remotely and adapt to changes in process conditions. This translates into significantly improved uptime, longer service life of components, reduced need for spare parts and lower life-cycle costs.
thE PowER of digitAl SEEPEX digital solutions incorporating the SEEPEX Pump Monitor and Connected Services enable predictive and forward planned maintenance to increase resilience, process and asset uptime, and facilitate
on time spare parts availability. The Pump Monitor transforms the
progressive cavity pump into an intelligent field device that constantly monitors the status and performance, and immediately reports deviations to the user. Advanced analytics provided by the cloud-
based Connected Services, combined with SEEPEX application expertise, deliver process optimisation, improved equipment and plant efficiency, creating previously unimagined potential for increased equipment availability. SCT AutoAdjust offers the ability to
restore both pump performance and efficiency remotely. The predictive and forward planned maintenance afforded by monitoring and advanced analytics increases uptime and spare parts availability. Maintenance becomes easy and simple and unplanned downtime is reduced.
SUmmARy of BEnEfitS
Ability to restore pump performance and efficiency remotely
Predictive maintenance through
monitoring and advanced analytics Forward planned maintenance Reduced reactive maintenance Increased uptime
SEEPEX UK
www.seepex.com
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