Great to Welcome Alfa Laval to ITS HQ
We were pleased to welcome Alfa Laval to ITS for a productive meeting with Björn Thunström, newly appointed Global Head of Marketing for Alfa Laval’s Food & Pharma Division. The meeting was a valuable opportunity to share our thoughts and feedback on marketing, exhibitions and future opportunities to collaborate, with a shared focus on strengthening our support to customers across the Food & Pharma sector and continuing to support each other moving forward. 👏 A big thank you to Björn Thunström, Leonardo Morabito and Ben Greene from the Alfa Laval team who joined us and made the visit a valuable and productive one. As a proud Alfa Laval UK Master Distributor, we look forward to building on our partnership and working closely together to deliver even greater value to our customers. 👉 Discover more Alfa Laval available from ITS: https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/productcategory/alfa-laval/ #ITS #AlfaLaval #DistributingSolutions #ProcessingExcellence #Future #Strengthening #MasterDistributor #Partnership #FoodAndPharma #FoodIndustry #PharmaIndustry #ProcessEngineering #Collaboration #Hygienic #FluidHandling #Sustainability
Anderson Negele: The Diversity of Level Sensors
No two processing applications are the same, which means no single level sensor is right for every job. From storage tanks and maturation vessels to complex process applications, selecting the right level measurement technology requires careful consideration of product characteristics, media properties and operating conditions. The range of measurement systems is as large as it is confusing. Hydrostatic, potentiometric, and weight sensors have proven to be particularly reliable, precise, and suitable for the requirements in beverage and food production. But which systems are best suited for which application? The latest whitepaper from Anderson-Negele explores the key selection criteria for hygienic level measurement and explains how different sensing technologies perform across food, beverage and dairy processing applications. Whether you're working with foaming liquids, viscous products, conductive media or changing process conditions, understanding the strengths of each technology can help you make a more informed decision. 📩Download the whitepaper here and find the right solution to help achieve accurate, reliable and hygienic process control: https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Anderson-Negele-Whitepaper_40009_Level-Sensors_1.0_en.pdf 🔹Need help selecting the right level sensor for your application? Contact the ITS sales team. 📞01675 465191 📧sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com 💻View our full range of Anderson-Negele level sensors and hygienic instrumentation available from ITS: https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/brand/anderson-negele/ #ITS #ProcessingExcellence #DistributingSolutions #AndersonNegele #LevelSensors #LevelMeasurement #HighViscosity #HygienicInstrumentation #ProcessInstrumentation #DairyManufacturing #FoodManufacturing #ProcessControl #EngineeringSolutions
ITS Lite Relaunch: A Smarter Way to Find the Solutions You Need!
It’s been a while… but we’re now back better than ever! We’re excited to relaunch ITS Lite – our improved online shopping experience designed to make finding the products you need quicker, easier, and more convenient. Built around a simpler and more intuitive experience, ITS Lite helps you find the products you need with faster searching and more confidence. From hygienic components and spare parts to process solutions, our growing online range is now easier to explore, helping you get what you need when you need it. 🔎 More Solutions. Just a Search Away. But don’t worry… not everything has changed. 😉 You can still place orders online below our minimum order value of £100 – just as you always have. The same flexibility, now with a faster and simpler way to find what you need. Ready to get started? Whether you’re a returning customer or new to ITS Lite, we invite you to explore the updated platform and discover a simpler way to source the products and solutions your business needs. 🛒Shop today and explore the new ITS Lite experience: SHOP | ITS Lite 🔹Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today for assistance: 📞01675465191 📧sales@itslite.co.uk
ITS Flow Time Newsletter – July 2026
This month’s newsletter is packed with exciting updates, including new product solutions, company announcements, and more. We've also rounded up the latest news and insights from across the ITS team to keep you up to date with everything happening at Industrial Trading Solutions. There's plenty to explore, so don't miss out. 👉Read the full ITS Flowtime Newsletter – July 2026 edition here: https://tinyurl.com/3a65zsa2 Don't forget to stay up to date by following us, and we'll see you in next month's edition of ITS Flowtime! #ITS #Newsletter #MonthlyUpdates #FluidHandling #TechnicalInsights #NEW #EngineeringSolutions
SRU Pumps: Preventative Maintenance – Are You Flushing Your Double Mechanical Seals Correctly?
When it comes to hygienic pumping applications, reliability isn't just about selecting the right pump. Long-term performance depends on how well critical components are maintained, and one of the most important is the pump seal. Many SRU rotary lobe pumps handling demanding products are fitted with double mechanical seals. Designed for challenging hygienic applications, these seals provide excellent protection against product leakage while helping to maximise pump reliability. However, like any sealing system, they perform best when supported by the correct flushing practices. One simple question can make all the difference: 🔹Are you flushing your seals correctly? 🔹Understanding Double Mechanical Seals Double mechanical seals consist of two sealing faces separated by a barrier or flush fluid. This arrangement helps protect the seal faces, prevent product ingress, and improve sealing performance in demanding applications. They are particularly well-suited to processing viscous, sticky, abrasive, or temperature-sensitive products commonly found in the food, dairy, beverage, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Although double mechanical seals are designed for durability, they should never be considered maintenance-free. Without a correctly maintained flushing system, the seal faces can overheat, wear prematurely, and ultimately reduce pump reliability. Why Seal Flushing Matters Proper flushing plays a vital role in protecting both the seal and the pump. A correctly maintained flushing system helps: Cool the seal faces during operation. Lubricate the mechanical seal faces. Prevent product build-up around the seal. Reduce friction and wear. Extend seal life. Reduce maintenance frequency. Maintain hygienic operating conditions. In hygienic processing environments, effective...
