When it comes to hygienic processing, choosing the right valve isn’t just about flow control — it’s about process integrity, cleanability, and uptime.
Here’s a quick comparison between the LIAG® arc valve (for pigging and process applications) and a standard ball valve in hygienic environments:
The LIAG® valve offers clear advantages in hygiene and cleanability thanks to its dead-zone-free construction and full CIP/SIP compatibility, which help minimise product hold-up and reduce the risk of bacterial growth.
In comparison, conventional ball valves can trap product and contaminants in the cavities around the ball, making thorough cleaning more difficult and less reliable. Additionally, the LIAG® valve is purpose-built for pigging systems, enabling high product recovery with minimal waste.
✅ In short, while ball valves may suit general-purpose or utility tasks, LIAG® valves are engineered for the rigorous demands of hygienic processing — where product quality, cleanability, and efficiency are non-negotiable.
Speak to us about the right valve for your food, beverage, pharma, or home care process. Our team can support with full system design and specification. 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com
At Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd., we’re committed to supporting our customers in making environmentally responsible choices — without added hassle or cost.
That’s why we’re proud to support the Alfa Laval ThinkTop Recirculation Initiative, a smart and sustainable scheme designed to reduce waste when upgrading your valve control units.
🔁What’s it all about?
When customers replace or upgrade 25 or more Alfa Laval ThinkTop units, Alfa Laval will arrange collection of the old units — completely free of charge and with zero inconvenience to your operation.
The composite components from these legacy units are then responsibly recycled and repurposed, supporting a more circular approach to equipment life cycles.
🌿 Why it matters:
✅ No-cost, no-hassle collection for 25+ ThinkTops
✅ Diverts composite parts from landfill
✅ Supports your site’s sustainability and ESG goals
✅ Encourages responsible upgrades to ThinkTop V50/V70
This initiative reflects the industry’s growing commitment to green engineering — where innovation goes hand in hand with sustainability.
📦Planning a ThinkTop upgrade project?
Get in touch with the ITS team to arrange your free collection and help us close the loop on valve automation waste. 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com
Enjoy 5% off all Pipetite® Grommets when you spend £180 or more — exclusively on ITS Lite!
Simply apply the discount code PTGROM5 at the checkout stage to redeem.
Pipetite® grommets are the perfect solution for sealing pipe and tube penetrations through machine panels, wall plates, and vessel insulation. Made from hygienic white silicone and FDA certified, they provide a completely self-sealing solution — no additional sealant or clean-up required. Unlike traditional silicone, Pipetite® grommets won’t crack over time and remain flexible to accommodate movement or vibration. They’re also resistant to temperatures up to 260°C and are fully compatible with standard cleaning agents, making them ideal for cleanrooms, food production, and pharmaceutical environments.
We offer a wide range of Pipetite grommet variations to suit your installation needs, including:
As May comes to a close, we’re excited to share the latest edition of the ITS Flow Time Newsletter – May 2025.
This month’s issue includes an introduction to newly launched products within our extended portfolio, as well as details on our latest service and maintenance incentives—all designed to add value and support to your operations.
In industries where cleanliness and reliability are non-negotiable — like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, dairy, and personal care — your hygienic pump is a cornerstone of smooth, safe production. But even the most robust pumps aren’t immune to wear and tear. Fortunately, with the right maintenance strategies and a proactive mindset, you can extend the life of your hygienic pump significantly and avoid costly downtime.
Here’s how to keep your hygienic pump performing at its best, for longer.
1. Choose the Right Pump for the Job
Longevity starts with specification. A pump that’s under- or oversized, or made from incompatible materials, will wear out quickly. Make sure you select a pump that’s tailored to:
The viscosity and abrasiveness of your product
Temperature requirements
Clean-in-place (CIP) compatibility
Pressure and flow rate needs
💡Top Tip: Work with suppliers who take the time to understand your full process – not just the pump in isolation.
🔹Need help?ITS can support you in selecting the right hygienic pump for your application — ensuring optimum performance from the outset.
2. Stick to a Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Don’t wait for failure. Create and stick to a preventive maintenance plan that includes:
Regular inspection of seals, gaskets, and O-rings
Lubrication of moving parts (if applicable)
Monitoring vibration and noise levels
Checking for product residue build-up
🧠Remember: Small irregularities can signal early-stage wear. Early intervention is always cheaper than emergency repair.
🔹ITS offers maintenance guidance and technical support to help you create a schedule that fits your operations.
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3. Keep It Clean (But Carefully)🫧
Yes, it’s a hygienic pump – but CIP systems still require monitoring. Overly aggressive cleaning agents, incorrect temperatures, or prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals can degrade internal components.
Use only approved cleaning agents and follow manufacturer guidelines
Rinse thoroughly to avoid residue build-up
Regularly validate your CIP process to ensure effective cleaning without component damage
4. Monitor Performance Metrics
A small drop in flow rate or a slight pressure change might seem insignificant, but these could be early signs of internal wear or blockages.
Keep a log of performance metrics such as:
Pressure differentials
Flow rates
Power consumption
Product temperature
✅Pro tip: Invest in digital monitoring tools for real-time alerts and predictive maintenance capabilities.
** Get a FREE Alfa Laval Condition Monitor with any Alfa Laval pump you purchase through ITS!
Operators are the front line of defence when it comes to pump health. Make sure your staff are trained to:
Recognise abnormal sounds or leaks
Understand start-up and shutdown protocols
Conduct visual inspections and basic maintenance
Report anomalies promptly
⭐A well-informed team will spot problems before they become failures.
6. Use Genuine Spare Parts
It’s tempting to cut costs with generic seals or non-OEM components, but this often leads to premature wear or even damage to the pump housing. Always use genuine, manufacturer-approved parts — they’re designed for compatibility and long-term durability.
🔹ITS supplies genuine spare parts for leading hygienic pump brands — helping you maintain compliance and performance.
7. Record and Review Maintenance Logs
A detailed maintenance log helps track wear patterns, predict part lifespans, and improve scheduling. It also builds a valuable knowledge base for new engineers or contractors.
8. Partner with a Reliable Supplier
Choose a supplier who offers more than just parts. Look for those who provide:
Technical support
Site visits and audits
Spare parts management
Upgrade advice as your processes evolve
🔹Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd. (ITS) offers all this and more — from pump selection and system design to troubleshooting and long-term support. With extensive industry knowledge and a customer-first approach, ITS is your partner in process efficiency and hygiene compliance.
💭Final Thoughts
Your hygienic pump might be a small part of a bigger process, but its reliability underpins your product quality and production uptime. A little planning and regular attention go a long way. By investing in proactive care — and working with experienced partners like ITS — your pump will serve you efficiently (and hygienically) for many years to come.
We’re looking for a driven Area Sales Engineer with experience in hygienic valves, pumps, and process equipment to join our growing team at ITS.
If you thrive on building customer relationships, solving process challenges, and smashing targets across the food, beverage, pharma, and dairy sectors, this could be your next big move.
💡 Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive salary + bonus
✅ Company car + full toolkit
✅ Flexible, home-based working
✅ Be part of a trusted UK Master Distributor for Alfa Laval & more
📍 Covering a UK territory (based on your location) with monthly visits to our Coleshill HQ.
Precision Maintenance for Precision Snacks | Annual Pump Servicing at Nature Delivered (Graze)
Our ITS Servicing & Maintenance team recently completed scheduled preventive maintenance for Nature Delivered (Graze), ensuring their hygienic processing lines remain in optimal operating condition.
All units underwent a comprehensive front-end disassembly, enabling our engineers to perform:
🔹Full internal inspection of wetted components
🔹Mechanical seal removal and replacement, ensuring sealing integrity under hygienic conditions
🔹Replacement of all elastomers to Alfa Laval OEM specifications
🔹Verification of impeller clearance and shaft alignment
🔹Visual inspection and cleaning of all product contact surfaces
This proactive service mitigates the risk of unplanned downtime, ensures compliance with stringent hygienic standards, and extends equipment lifespan.
All works completed in line with Alfa Laval maintenance protocols and documented for traceability and audit readiness.
Our ITS Servicing & Maintenance team can support your operation with professional, OEM-standard servicing. Let’s have a discussion today –
At Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd, we understand that investing in filtration equipment is a critical decision — which is why we proudly offer the opportunity to test HiFlux Autoline filters before you commit.
As the UK distributor for HiFlux Filtration, we believe in helping you make informed, confident decisions. Testing an Autoline filter ensures:
✅ Performance aligns with your specific process needs
✅ Seamless integration into your existing systems
✅ A long-term, cost-effective and reliable liquid filtration solution
Whether you operate in food & beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals, dairy or homecare — your filtration system should deliver without compromise.
Last week, our colleagues Nick Willetts, Martin Williams and Tamsin Smith travelled to Germany to spend time with our partners at Anderson-Negele — a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of the technologies we supply to our UK customers.
The team gained first-hand insights into the processes where Anderson-Negele sensors are applied, explored the features and benefits of their leading-edge equipment, and participated in hands-on testing across key product lines, including:
They also conducted competitor analysis to ensure we’re always delivering the most innovative and reliable solutions to our customers in the food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical and hygiene-critical sectors.
🙌 A huge thank you to Nikolas Stadel, Volker Brandes and the entire Anderson-Negele team for the warm hospitality and exceptional training. Your support enhances our ability to provide expert guidance and high-performance process solutions to our customers across the UK.
We are excited to announce that Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd is now an authorised distributor of Alfa Laval Contherm Spares in the UK!
🔹 What is Contherm?
The Alfa Laval Contherm is a highly efficient scraped surface heat exchanger designed for processing viscous, sticky, and heat-sensitive products. It is widely used in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, ensuring precise thermal processing while preventing product degradation.
🔹Essential Contherm Spares
To keep your Contherm system running at peak efficiency, regular maintenance and genuine OEM spare parts are crucial. Some of the key replacement parts include:
✅ Scraper blades – Essential for maintaining heat transfer efficiency and preventing product buildup.
✅ O-rings & gaskets – Ensure leak-free performance and maintain hygienic standards.
✅ Rotors & shafts – Critical for the smooth operation of the heat exchanger.
✅ Bearings & seals – Prevent excessive wear and tear, extending equipment lifespan.
✅ Cylinders & cooling jackets – Help regulate temperature for optimal processing.
By partnering with Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd, you are guaranteed authentic Alfa Laval Contherm spares, expert advice, and unmatched customer support to keep your operations running smoothly.
⏰ A quick reminder: you’re missing out if you haven’t registered your ITS Lite account for your exclusive trade prices yet!
As anITS Liteuser, you get access to:
✅ No minimum order value (M.O.V) charges
✅ No delays waiting for quotes
✅ Exclusive trade prices across our online store
Set up your trade account and enjoy fast access to essential hygienic components — whether you’re sourcing breakdown recovery spares, service kits, or keeping on top of stock.
Servinox‘s innovative “bunging valve” ensures precise upstream pressure regulation with high manual precision, ensuring top-notch food safety.
Key Features:
🔹 Rapid CO2 level indication for fermentation kinetics
🔹 Highest hygiene standards with precision design
🔹 Cleanable in place for convenience
🔹 Self-refilling bubbling unit
🔹 Stand-alone device for versatile use
🚀 Applications:
Perfect for pressure control in the brewery and food industry.
In the fast-paced and competitive meat processing industry, durability and cost-efficiency are essential.
That’s why Oestergaard A/S—a global leader in meat rendering solutions—relies on Eilersen capacitive load cells to deliver precise and dependable weighing performance.
Explore how advanced weighing technology contributes to their operational excellence in this detailed case study.
This week, our technical sales team at Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd. took part in focused internal training on Alfa Laval Heat Exchangers, reinforcing our commitment to delivering expert support across the hygienic processing sector.
Led by our in-house specialists, the session covered:
Inner Workings – A deep dive into the thermal transfer principles, plate design, and gasket configuration that make Alfa Laval heat exchangers so efficient and reliable.
Troubleshooting Techniques – Practical insights into identifying common operational issues like pressure drops, fouling, and temperature fluctuations, empowering our team to advise on quick and effective resolutions.
Maintenance Know-how – Best practices for cleaning, inspecting, and replacing components to prolong equipment life and minimise downtime.
Application-Specific Specification – How to accurately specify the right heat exchanger for a customer’s process needs, factoring in temperature, pressure, flow rates, and product characteristics to ensure optimal performance.
By sharpening our understanding of this essential technology, our sales engineers are better equipped to help customers select, maintain, and optimise heat exchangers for everything from breweries and dairies to pharmaceutical and personal care applications.
We don’t just sell solutions – we understand them.
💡Need assistance with your Alfa Laval Heat Exchanger selection?
When you purchase any Alfa Laval Hygienic Pump from Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd., we’ll throw in your first pump service – absolutely FREE!
✅ No labour charges
✅ Expert service from the ITS team
✅ You only pay for spare parts – that’s it!
Choose from our full range, including:
🔹 LKH – high-efficiency centrifugal pumps
🔹 SRU – reliable rotary lobe pumps
🔹 OptiLobe – cost-effective for sensitive products
🔹 SolidC – hygienic and robust
🔹 SX – premium for ultra-hygienic applications
Once your pump is delivered, you’ll receive a link to book your complimentary service directly with us. It’s fast, simple, and exclusive to ITS customers.
We’ve got your back – because we know downtime isn’t an option.
📦 Order. 🔧 Book. ✅ Relax.
Got questions? Our friendly team is always here to help. 01675 465191 / servicing@industrialtradingsolutions.com
The Alfa Laval DuraCirc® circumferential piston pump is setting new standards in durability, efficiency, and hygiene for hygienic fluid handling. Since its debut in 2021, DuraCirc has been widely adopted by manufacturers in the dairy, food, beverage, and personal care industries—and it’s easy to see why.
💬 “Manufacturers are seeing higher productivity, improved yield, and lower operating costs,” says Lars Sorensen, Program Manager at Alfa Laval.
💡Did you know you can take your DuraCirc to a higher level by adding Alfa Laval Condition Monitoring? This smart add-on helps prevent machine failure by detecting and pinpointing root causes, ensuring your pump stays in peak condition. The result? maximised uptime, performance and sustainability.
Want to know why more manufacturers are choosing DuraCirc?
And whilst we’re on the topic, there’s still time to take advantage of ITS’s latest promotion:
🎁 Get a FREEcondition monitor with every DuraCirc pump sold! Find out more about this exclusive ITS offer here: https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/?p=8500
At ITS, we’re proud to supply KMH Kamman Metallbau products – trusted across industries for their precision, reliability, and hygiene-focused design. But did you know they’re also a game-changer in the fisheries and fish feeding sector?
🎣 Whether you’re nurturing hatchlings or managing large-scale aquaculture operations, KMH stainless steel components deliver unmatched durability and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for harsh, water-rich environments.
Here’s how they’re making waves in the world of fisheries:
🔹 Automated Fish Feeding Systems – KMH’s hygienic, stainless steel components support consistent and contamination-free feeding systems, helping boost efficiency while maintaining fish health.
🔹 Piping & Transfer Solutions – From water circulation to nutrient delivery, KMH’s modular pipework and hygienic valves ensure smooth, sanitary operations – critical for fish welfare and growth.
🔹 Reliable for Harsh Conditions – Built to withstand salty air and continuous moisture, KMH’s equipment helps avoid breakdowns and reduce maintenance costs.
🔹 Eco-Conscious & Food-Safe – With clean-in-place compatibility and full compliance with food-grade standards,
KMH’s products are as kind to the environment as they are tough on performance.
When precision matters and hygiene is non-negotiable, trust KMH – available in the UK exclusively from Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd.
Let’s keep your aquaculture operation flowing smoothly. 🌊
Take 5% off Alfa Laval Pressure Relief & Pressure Exhaust Valves — exclusively on ITS Lite this May.
These valves are designed to protect tank systems from overpressure by safely releasing excess pressure or gas buildup. This ensures safe operation, regulates your process, prevents equipment damage and reduces safety hazards – making them ideal for hygienic processing industries such as food, beverage, brewery, dairy, pharma and biotech. These valves are essential for maintaining efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
April has been packed with exciting developments at ITS, and we’re thrilled to share them with you in our latest ITS Flow Time Newsletter – April 2025! From new product updates to ongoing innovations, it’s all here: https://tinyurl.com/bdctvtjw
Looking for high-performance, precision mixing? Look no further. Vak Kimsa Agitators are available directly from Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd. – your trusted partner in hygienic processing.
Designed for durability and efficiency
Ideal for the food & beverage, pharma, cosmetics, dairy, and homecare industries
Tailor-made for your process – from simple blending to complex suspension tasks
Engineered in Spain. Supported in the UK.
From top-entry mixers to side-mounted and bottom-entry options, Vak Kimsa offers a full range of solutions to keep your process running smoothly and reliably.
With ITS, you’ll get:
✅ Expert advice
✅ Responsive UK-based support
✅ Access to full technical documentation & spare parts
Let’s mix things up the smart way. Ready to elevate your process? Browse Vak Kimsa
