ITS offers a wide range of pumps for every market ranging from evaporation, high-pressure, self-priming and high-purity applications to pumps that are specially designed for transporting very low viscosity products at higher discharge pressures for food, dairy and beverage and other hygienic applications.
On top of that we are also able to provide on-going or one-off maintenance and repair services. One stop for all you process flow equipment needs 🙂
Twin-Screw Pumps are self-priming, double ended positive displacement pumps with external timing gears and bearings. Manufactured in over 80 sizes, their design provides complete axial balancing of the rotating elements and eliminates all metal-to-metal contact within the pump. They can handle virtually any non-homogeneous fluid, regardless of viscosity, lubricity or abrasiveness e. g. seawater, bitumen, molasses, lime, acid, caustic solution or hydrocarbon.
Eccentric Disc Pumps have been designed to provide premium performance and the ultimate in full containment and safety in chemical-processing applications. They feature a unique seal-less design with a double stainless-steel bellows that ensures durability, safety and product containment. The result is a pump that delivers very high suction and discharge pressures that allow it to self-prime and fully maximise product containment. Ideal for safe transfer of critical high-value fluids.
Our Circumferential piston pumps are specially designed for transporting very low viscosity products at higher discharge pressures for food, dairy and beverage and other hygienic applications. The range meets a wide spectrum of requirements under various working pressures
We supply a wide range of centrifugal pumps built to suit any process whilst retaining maximum efficiency. The cost-effective LKH pumps are used for evaporation, high-pressure, self-priming and high-purity applications, The SolidC focuses on initial cost and the self-priming MR pump is used for CIP return applications. UltraPure versions meet requirements in pharmaceutical industries and are supplied with a documentation package providing transparency of sourcing, production and supply chains, and full traceability of all changes in material, procedures or spare parts.
From standard centrifugal pumps and to self priming pumps to high pressure pumps and evaporation pumps we have the solution.
Rotary lobe pumps are designed for low, medium and high-viscosity media and offer gentle pumping action and reliable performance. Our portfolio includes three ranges: SX, SRU and OptiLobe . With its robust construction, each pump is developed for a different type of demand and meets high standards of quality and reliability. Collectively, they provide operating economy and high flexibility of use.
Read how Eilersen load cells have improved the automatic mixing process at CO-RO: Case Study
CO-RO A/S produces high quality fruit drinks and refreshments worldwide and has a product portfolio consisting of brands such as Sunquick, Suntop, Sun Lolly and Suncola.
To keep up with the increasing demand CO-RO A/S has focused on digitising their production process. One core element of this automation process is that all analogue load cells are being replaced with digital weighing solutions. They chose Eilersen Electric Digital Systems A/S load cells with Ethernet/IP communication. This ensures a production with high accuracy measurement and operational up-time.
“We have chosen the load cells from Eilersen because over the years we have worked together, Eilersen Electric A/S has delivered high-quality load cells and, at the same time, provided professional service and support” says Senior Project Manager Anders Riis, CO-RO A/S
Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd are Eilersen UK partners and help you with weighing solutions that suit your processing lines. Contact Us for more information – sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com / 01675 465191 or visit our website to browse our full range of weighing solutions – Click Here
Another ITT Bornemann SLH-125 pump goes out of the ITS door, destined to transfer a viscous juice concentrate as well as handling and supplying CIP through the process line.
The versatility of the Bornemann SLH-125 pump has allowed our beverage customer to borrow the same model pump from another of their sites in order to continue running its critical process. This pump, now on its way to that site, will replace the original pump that had been borrowed.
The Bornemann SLH pump has been chosen for its capabilities and characteristics, including:
Contact Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd if you have a pump requirement to discuss – sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com / 01675 465191 or visit our website:
Interesting to know… By using the HiFlux Filtration A/S Auto-line self-cleaning filters when filtering the Clean-in-Place (CIP) fluid in hygienic processes, customers in the beverage industry have been known to save around 40% in water usage and 15% electricity consumption!
In some cases, the CIP fluids can be used several times before being discarded, this leads to a more cost-effective CIP process.
Read more in the product brochure below or visit the ITS website: Click Here
Available from Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd, contact us to discuss where filtration products might be able to support your sustainability activities: sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com / 01675465191
If you need a reliable pump that has been designed to comfortably handle sensitive, abrasive and high or low viscosity fluids, the Alfa Laval OS Twin Screw Pump is ideal.
Suitable for hygienic applications in the dairy, food, beverage and personal care industries, its quiet, virtually pulse-free, smooth and gentle operation makes the pump an excellent choice for handling sensitive products, with low pulsation characteristics and excellent solids handling that reduce risk of product damage, plus if that wasn’t enough, this pump also has the capability to transfer Cleaning in Place (CIP) fluids too.
Twin Screw Pump technology
The Alfa Laval Twin Screw Pump combines process duties typically handled by positive displacement with CIP duties typically handled by centrifugal pumps. This provides a robust and reliable platform that offers greater process flexibility.
Process flexibility
Two-in-one operation provides easy handling of process media of varying viscosities as well as CIP fluids. This simplifies piping and pump control, cutting costs and minimizing contamination risks.
Superior suction performance with excellent lift capability and low NPSHr provides installation flexibility and increases product recovery.
How it works
The Alfa Laval Twin Screw Pump is a positive displacement pump. As the pump rotates, the intermeshing of the two contra-rotating screws, along with the pump housing, form volumetric chambers. These chambers fill with the pumped fluid and move it axially from the suction side of the pump to the higher pressure discharge side of the pump.
Operational safety
The Alfa Laval Twin Screw Pump features a clean, external stainless steel finish with profiled elastomers and mechanical seals fully surrounded by the product. Designed for maximum cleanability using FDA-conforming materials, the pump is both EHEDG- and 3-A certified.
The combination of optimised gearbox design and excellent hydraulic performance provides for quiet pump operation, minimising noise emissions. Running temperature is also minimised, thereby increasing workplace safety.
An optional ATEX version enables use in hazardous zones.
Service and reliability
Quick, easy seal replacement with the pump in place is made possible, thanks to a cartridge seal with a truly front-loading, self-setting design. This maximises process uptime and minimises maintenance costs. An optional seal service kit program adds maintenance flexibility and cuts operating costs.
A robust, all stainless steel gearbox with timing gears located between bearings, provides an optimised bearing span. Balanced loading of the shaft assembly reduces vibration and noise, increasing component life and reliability.
The oil chamber design enhances bearing and gear lubrication, increasing bearing life and minimising gearbox running temperature.
Easy access to timing gears, whilst the pump is in position, simplifies the process of screw retiming; there is no need to drain gearbox oil or to remove the coupling and motor.
Quick, easy maintenance
Keep maintenance costs low and increase process uptime. Seal replacement with the pump in place is quick and easy, thanks to a cartridge seal with a truly front-loading, self-setting design. An optional seal service kit provides maintenance flexibility and cuts costs. Easy access to timing gears whilst the pump is in position simplifies the process of screw retiming without requiring drainage of the gearbox oil or removal of the coupling and motor.
Overall Benefits of the OS Twin Screw Pump
High and low viscosity liquids – all perfectly and reliably pumped
Greater process flexibility
Ease of service, increased process uptime
Robust reliable design, reducing cost of ownership and increasing process uptime
Improved product quality
Exceptional hygiene and cleanability
Visit the ITS Website for more information or to download the OS Twin Screw Pump Product Brochure here:
As Alfa Laval Master Distributor in the UK, Industrial Trading Solutions are on hand to help you select the right pump for your processing needs. With a range of solutions from only the very best manufacturers, you can be assured that you will receive high quality, reliable equipment that cannot only be specified and supplied by ITS, but maintained and repaired by us too.
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How did the project come about?
A dairy company that produce alcohol liquids contacted VenAir because the fittings in their hoses were producing leaks all over and they had a lot of flavour carrying out from one product to another.
The company used the same machine for different products, which meant that for a few hours it would run one product. It would be cleaned properly and then another product would pass through. The fact that the fittings were not well connected meant that the products were mixed at the end and it was not completely clean.
Challenge faced:
VenAir found itself in the situation where it had to find a solution that would withstand the alcohol pass and allow a good connection so as not to lose any liquid.
Solutions implemented:
The solution offered to the customer was our product Vena® Sil 650/V crimped with clamp fittings that avoid leaks.
It’s especially recommended for the transport of liquid or semi-liquids in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It offers an extremely broad field of applications. The design ensures a balance between strength and lightness, making it easy to handle. Can be used in filling machines with repetitive movements and when a small bend radius is required. Can work by impulsion (pressure) or suction (vacuum).
Do you have a problem that we can help with?
Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd can specify and supply VenAir hose. Take a look at the full range of VenAir products available from ITS here: Click Here
Feel free to contact ITS to discuss any requirements you have for Hygienic Silicone Hose or other processing equipment:
From Front to back of photograph:
Tracy Buckingham Nick Willetts Praveen Perinpanathan Tamsin Smith Eifion (Eif) Jones Graham Foyle Peter Jeans Safeer Hussain BEng John Morgan Martin Williams Ciaran Murphy Oni Robinson Andrew Jeans Liza Lavender
Meet the ITS team! – With over a century of industry experience, our dedicated team is made up of knowledge and skills that support our customers with processing solutions each and every day.
From spares orders to multi-product projects, you really can rely on us to provide the best technical support, reliable equipment, and sustainable solutions, along with advice, recommendations and troubleshooting assistance whenever needed.
As your complete solutions provider, if you need any of these products or services for your processing facility, or have a project that you would like us to help with, please contact us:
One of our available trial Mouvex Eccentric Disc Pumps is going out to performance test a ‘sticky’ corn syrup duty, for a heavy duty application where no flush can be fitted. The mechanical seals of a single shaft lobe pump would quickly fail upon continued use, but we’re confident eccentric disc technology is the answer to this longstanding problem!
Some advantages of eccentric disc technology include:
·Up to 90% product recovery.
·Low pulsation, gentle product handling.
·Seal-less design leading to low maintenance.
All leading to:
·Higher product yield.
·Energy savings.
·Water/CIP savings.
·Reduced total cost of ownership.
At Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd, we have a range of trial pumps available upon request, and would be more than happy to discuss any pain points in your process!
These HRS Heat Exchangers K Series Shell and Tube heat exchangers have just been despatched from the ITS Facility in Coleshill and are making their way to a Brewery customer of ours.
With a 304 Stainless Steel Shell Side, 316L Stainless Steel Tube Side, Removeable Cladding and 50mm Insulation, the K Series is an ideal heat exchanger for steam-to-water applications such as CIP heating.
Using HRS corrugation technology, heat transfer and efficiency are increased over standard smooth tube heat exchangers. In addition, effects of fouling are minimised.
Expansion bellows are fitted to absorb the differential expansion between the shell and the inner tubes and multiple units can be interconnected for larger applications.
Options include frame mounting, insulation and stainless steel cladding.
The HRS Heat Exchangers K Series is suitable for applications with low to medium viscosities, CIP heating and general industrial applications. – Download the K Series Data Sheet here: HRS K Series Data Sheet
Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd have a range of Heating and Cooling Solutions available with the very best technical support. Contact us to discuss any requirements you have – sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com / 01675 465191
Featuring a number of advantages compared to other technologies used in transducers for measuring force and weight, capacitive technology gives high accuracy (up to 99.99%), outstanding reliability, simple mechanical and electrical installation, and minimal maintenance for use in tough and demanding industrial applications.
Produced in stainless steel and hermetically sealed to IP68 by laser welding, load cells are available in capacities up to 500 tons with a broad range of instrumentation.
Have a question about weighing solutions required in your processing plant? Contact ITS – 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com
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Centrifugal Pumps
Used across the food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries, centrifugal pumps are frequently requested as the pump of choice but often the reasons behind the selection are not properly considered. As first in the ITS ‘Pump IT’ series of guidance articles, we hope to give clarity as to what a centrifugal pump is, what is does, how it works, and for what applications it is suitable for, along with providing some basic insight into the maintenance and troubleshooting topics that can keep your centrifugal pump in optimum working order, should it be the right choice for your processing requirements.
What is a Centrifugal pump?
A centrifugal pump essentially transfers liquids from point A (suction side) to point B (discharge side) using centrifugal force (outward force moving away from a central point).
How does a Centrifugal Pump work?
The key component to a centrifugal pump is its impeller, that sits inside the static pump casing on a rotating shaft. The impeller spins at a speed of 1500-3600 rpm, drawing liquids into its centre from the suction / inlet pipe. The high speed and design of the impeller generates centrifugal force to push or throw liquids to the outer edge of the pump casing. The volute design of the casing, guides these fluids around the outer-edge and through to the discharge port / connection.
What Applications are Centrifugal Pumps suitable for and why?
Centrifugal Pumps are excellent for low viscosity product between 1-100 centipoise (cP), e.g., milk, heated vegetable oil, juice or cleaning fluid, but are capable of transferring higher fluid viscosities of up to 800 (cP), although this can cause inefficiencies due to centrifugal force having less impact on higher viscosities and thus typically, a larger motor and pump is required.
The main processes where Centrifugal Pumps can be found are in high flow and relatively low pressure applications. Centrifugal Pumps are capable of reaching flow rates of between 1 m³/hr – 450 m³/hr and in some cases can achieve differential pressures in excess of 10 bar. Some of the most common applications of Centrifugal Pump technology can be found in cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems, where high flow rates and low pressures are required to generate turbulent flow to aid cleaning.
Centrifugal Pumps are best suited for none to low volume particulate products where particle size is minimal such as sugar solution or fruit juices. They are not however suitable for products with large particles, as these run the risk of being damaged by the impeller or even particles building up between the tight clearances of the impeller and casing, therefore reducing the performance of the pump, and potentially causing premature failure.
Due to the high sheer rate (the force / stress applied to a product) in Centrifugal Pumps, it is important to consider carefully the product going through the pump, including product viscosity, as it could be damaged and even risk the taste or texture being changed, for example with creams and yoghurts.
For applications of high viscosity products, sheer sensitive products and products with particles, ITS would suggest the use of Twin Screw, Rotary Lobe or Eccentric Disc type technologies which work on a positive displacement principle, where the pump effectively doesn’t work as hard and is much more gentle at transferring fluids.
Types of Centrifugal Pumps available.
There are various centrifugal pumps available, but in the Hygienic sector, 3 are most commonly used.
1. Standard Single-Stage – These have one stage of impeller and offer high flow and low pressure capabilities.
2. Multi-Stage – With more than one pump head, these pumps are best suited to low flow, high pressure scenarios.
3. Liquid Ring – These dual-purpose pumps are ideal for processes where scavenging or CIP return duties are required.
Design Options – Impeller & Drive
All types of centrifugal pump come with an impeller, although the impeller itself is subject to three different types of design:
Open Impeller
Semi-open Impeller
Closed Impeller
For hygienic applications, the most common design is a ‘Semi-open’ impeller, which is easily cleaned and highly efficient. Whilst closed impellers are more efficient, it is harder to reach shadowed areas, making cleaning more difficult and time consuming. With open impellers, cleanability is at its easiest, but this impacts the performance and efficiency of the pump.
Some impeller designs include balance holes which enhances circulation of fluid and cleaning liquids around the shaft seal and reduces axial forces. This reduces wear on the shaft seal and motor bearings, and aids a greater level of cleanability.
The impeller itself connects to the pump shaft (driver) via a thread, keyway or magnetic force. The Shaft is then driven by an electric motor to generate the rotating force. In all cases a ‘seal’ is required to prevent liquid passing from the static pump head, around the rotating shaft and into atmosphere. This ‘seal’ is achieved in one of two ways as shown below:
Mechanical Shaft Seal– There are various methods of mechanical sealing options available. Low cost solutions can be provided with Packed Gland, Triple Lip or O-Ring technologies where flexible elastomers seal the pump head. These low-cost solutions can experience high rates of wear and have over time become less favoured compared to the more commonly known solid faced mechanical seals. Solid faced mechanical seals comprise of a rotating face and a stationary face, which are in constant contact with each other and provide the barrier needed to prevent the fluid in the pump head from passing through the casing, where the rotating shaft penetrates.
Magnetic Driven Shaft – This is a seal-less option and provides a lower maintenance alternative. Unlike mechanically sealed shafts, magnetic driven pumps do not have any physically connected parts between the impeller and shaft. Instead, rotation occurs via magnetic forces which are generated between two sets of magnet assemblies on the impeller and on the motor shaft.
The advantage of having a magnetic drive shaft is its long lifespan which leads to low maintenance intervals, but does however come at a much higher initial cost
Centrifugal Pump shafts are driven primarily by Full-Speed (2-pole) or Half-Speed (4-pole), electric motors. These motors can be inverter driven to vary the output speed, making Centrifugal Pumps flexible for a wider range of duties.
Optimising Efficiency and Performance
Known for their efficiency, it is important to spec a Centrifugal Pump and tailor the design to reach the pumps ‘Best Efficiency Point’ (BEP) at a mid-point duty, to minimise energy input and achieve maximum output. Best Efficiency Points can be achieved by running pumps with frequency inverters to adjust the pumps speed, or by machining the impeller size to change the output of the pump to suit the systems conditions. Both options allow for flexibility and control of flow-rates, whilst maintaining a highly efficient pump design.
By designing or selecting a less efficient Centrifugal Pump, the excess energy that is input, is transferred into other unwanted forces, such as heat transfer to product, excessive vibrations and increased noise, all of which can impact both the product and lifetime of the pump. Designing the pump to its Best Efficiency Point ensures the energy that a user inputs is used effectively and maximises the lifetime of the equipment.
NPSH & Cavitation
NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) is a measure of pressure on a fluid, based on suction conditions of a pump which change depending on the flow rate, viscosity of product, pumping speeds and the design of process pipework. NPSH is calculated under two criteria :
NPSHa (Net Positive Suction Head available) – The available NPSH conditions within a system.
NPSHr (Net Positive Suction Head required). – The required NPSH conditions of a piece of equipment to prevent cavitation.
The NPSHr will be calculated by a manufacturer and provide as part of their pump curves. However, the NPHSa should be calculated by the user with the following formula:
NPSHa = Pa ± hs – hfs – Pvp
Pa = pressure absolute above fluid level in tank. ( metres, 1 bar = 10 metres) hs = static suction head (metres) hfs = pressure drop in suction line (metres) Pvp = vapour pressure (metres)
Once calculated users can then compare NPSHa against NPSHr and determine if they are likely to experience cavitation or not.
When NPSHa is greater than NPSHr, the pressure on the liquid at the suction side of the pump exceeds that of the vapour pressure of the liquid and thus avoids cavitation. However, when NPSHa is lower than NPSHr, the pressure on the liquid at the suction side of the pump is now lower than the vapour pressure and consequently, small bubbles are formed. As the pressure on the liquid increases from suction side to discharge side, these bubbles collapse or implode, generating shockwaves or excessive pressures that damage the impeller and casing, ultimately leading to breakdowns. This implosion and excess pressure on the pump internal parts is known as cavitation
Key indications of cavitation can be seen in extreme noise and vibrations from the suction side of the pump.
A good pump design can minimise the NPSH requirements, which in turn prevents cavitation occurring in the pump head.
Problems with cavitation can be resolved by:
Designing a pump with low NPSHr.
Change process pipework design to maximise NPSHa.
Lowering the temperature.
Increasing the diameter of the suction pipework.
Use of an impeller inducer.
Use of two parallel pumps with lower capacity.
Use of a booster pump to feed the principal pump.
Servicing and Maintenance
The key to ensuring your centrifugal pump continues to run effectively is to have a regular maintenance schedule. A physical inspection and testing of the electric motors is crucial as are checks of the connections to make sure they are secured correctly. Pipe lines should be examined for visible wear and leaks and vents looked over for blockages and signs of overheating. Greasing the bearings and replacing the mechanical seal should also be priority as part of the preventative maintenance regime.
There are numerous reasons that a centrifugal pump might fail, most of which can be avoided with regular maintenance and working knowledge of the system and processes specific to the use of the pump.
Don’t run dry… Centrifugal pumps cannot be used to self-prime and must have flooded suction (gravity feeding) conditions to work. If run -dry, mechanical seals can overheat and wear excessively due to lack of lubrication. To prevent against this, programming can be put in place to stop the pump when the liquid supply ceases.
Overall Centrifugal Pumps are one of the most common technologies found within a hygienic process system. They are highly efficient, relatively low total cost of ownership and flexible solutions for a users fluid transfer needs.
Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd offer engineering capabilities to spec and size the right pump for your plant requirements and have a vast range of solutions available from our highly reputable brands.
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We’re UK Alfa Laval Master Distributors and as such are the premier Alfa Laval providers in the UK.
Our in-house support team have the technical know-how to answer your questions quickly and help you get solutions to your technical problems.
We’re committed to improving and getting better – and helping you do the same.
Contact us for a conversation about your requirements:
Take a look at this outstanding piece of kit, currently on the way to our customer…
These 2-Way, Full Bore, Piggable, Hygienic Shutter Valves are Ideal for pasty media and low-germ processes – LIAG® arc valves have been designed to meet the high demands of process engineering applications. They are particularly suited for viscous/pasty products and fluids containing solid particles, on account of a totally clear passage, as well as easy and thorough cleaning in place.
This valve series provides optimum conditions for a wide variety of pigging system applications. By virtue of their simplicity in design and minimum number of components and wearing parts, arc valves are characterised by high hygiene, low maintenance and safe operation.
Offering:
• No dead pockets.
• CIP/SIP capability (hygienic design).
• Totally clear passage – no pressure loss.
• Designed to be passed with LIAG® lip pigs.
• A minimum number of components and wearing parts.
• Can be completely dismantled even when welded in place.
See how LIAG® Arc Valves work here:
Supplied by Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd – Contact us if you would like to discuss your requirements 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com
For many hygienic processing facilities, the mixing operation is a key process that can determine the output of a good or bad batch of product. Surely then, you need to be sure that the equipment being used is up to the job?
Hygienic Mixers and agitators combine, mix, blend, fold, and whip large amounts of ingredients. In addition to ingredient blending , mixing is also used in processing applications to control rates of heat and mass transfer, or to intentionally cause reactions or changes in the properties of the final delivery of product with regards texture and sensory profiles. The expectation is that the results of mixing will be uniformed and consistent with each and every lot produced.
At Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd we understand that the constant shift in people’s tastes and requirements means the number of advanced ingredients and formulations for new products presents a great challenge for the mixing equipment. With more complex products, at higher capacities, we offer solutions with a more automated approach and select only the best manufacturers to supply processing solutions into some of the most regulated industries around the world.
Introducing Daniatech
Daniatech represents the next generation of mixing solutions for the process industry. Not only are the mixers an art in their design, Daniatech mixers are more compact and perfectly optimised for energy-efficient high shear mixing, they are also virtually maintenance-free, helping to avoid the hassle and costs that unplanned downtime entails.
Daniatech is a manufacturer of high-tech mixing equipment for a wide range of different applications. As a technology based company with a strong focus on hygienic, versatile and energy efficient solutions, their equipment makes processing in dairy, food, beverage, and biotech facilities effective and constant.
Daniatech products enable us to meet all mixing demands in production, including: Liquid – Liquid, Solids – Liquid, Powder – Liquid, Particulates – Liquid, and Gas – Liquid. Our Solutions for mixing cover a multitude if applications across wide market base:
Which Mixing Solution for you?
There are 11 models in the Daniatech mixing range, all of which are specified to suit variations in application. See the full range available: Click Here
We have put together a snapshot of 3 of the mixing models as below:
LiquidMaster
The LiquidMaster is the most energy-efficient solution for inline High Shear mixing on the market.
The powder is dosed manually into the vessel, where the liquid level is manually controlled by a butterfly valve on the inlet pipe. The mixer works according to the rotor-stator principle, where a special closed mixing wheel distributes the product through the patented slots. The unit circulates approx. 75% of the liquid back into the vessel. The mixer is very versatile and can be used in many setups and applications.
For low to medium viscosity the mixer performs the out-pumping action itself. For high-viscose applications (>250cp) the setup requires positive feeding.
Results can take Homogenisation down to 1my lump free.
The mixer is integrated into a table that offers an ergonomic working position.
Ideal Applications:
The LiquidMaster is used for mixing of powders and liquids :
Sugar solutions
Recombined dairy products
Brine emulsifiers
Stabilisers
Plus more
Standard equipment:
Mixer unit (230/400V 50Hz) with shaft sealing
Tri-clamp inlet/outlet
CIP spray ball with manual butterfly for cleaning
VacuumMaster
The VacuumMaster represents the next generation of mixing solutions for the process industry. Not only is it more compact and perfectly optimised for energy-efficient high shear mixing, it is also virtually maintenance-free.
The vacuum feature allows automatic handling of the powder dosing directly from big bags or silos. By means of vacuum the powder is drawn into the mixer below liquid level and instantly wetted.
The powerful, high shear mixer generates a controlled vortex in the tank. The combination of vortex and vacuum effectively separates air from the liquid and generates a perfect homogeneous dispersion within seconds.
The result is a highly stable and homogeneous, air- and lump-free end product.
Depending on the selected options, the mixer can be used as a batch mixer or as an in-line mixer. For in-line mixing a circulation loop is required.
Ideal Applications:
The VacuumMaster has been optimized for mixing of a wide range of products, e.g.:
Products for spray drying
Soft drinks
Ice cream
Sugar solutions
Pectin solutions
Syrup
Slurries
Soups
Recombined milk-based products
Plus more
(The final product must be pumpable using a standard centrifugal pump – viscosity up to 2000 cP. For viscosity above 2000 cP, a DTM process mixer is required)
See the VacuumMaster in action here!
Standard equipment:
Mixer unit with flushed mechanical shaft seal (requires frequency control)
Vacuum pump with water-saving unit (requires frequency control)
3-way valve for CIP of vacuum pipe
Man way with safety sensor
Inspection glass with wiper / inspection glass with LED light source
2 x powder valves (butterfly)
1 x outlet valve (butterfly)
2 x rotating spray balls with 3-way valve from vacuum pipe
2 x level sensors top & bottom
Temperature transmitter
Pressure sensor
Fittings: TRI-Clams, SMS or DIN-ISO
ProcessMaster
The ProcessMaster is it more compact and perfectly optimised for energy-efficient high shear mixing, it is also virtually maintenance-free.
By means of vacuum, the powder is drawn from the funnel into the mixer below liquid level and instantly wetted. The powerful, high shear mixer and scraper agitator generates a controlled vortex in the tank. The combination of vortex and vacuum effectively separates air from the liquid and generates a perfect homogeneous dispersion within seconds.
The unit comes with an insulated jacket for quick heating and cooling with steam or ice water. For extra quick heating the unit can be equipped with direct steam valves.
The result is a highly stable and homogeneous, air and lump-free product.
Ideal Applications:
The mixer is used for mixing of:
Sauce
Mayonnaise (max. 1000 kg)
Dressing
Gels
Cream
Emulsion
Plus more
Homogenisation down to 3 my lump free and viscosity up to 50.000 cP.
Standard equipment:
Mixer unit with flushed mechanical shaft seal (requires frequency control)
Vacuum pump with water-saving unit (requires frequency control)
3-way valve for CIP of vacuum pipe
Insulated Steam/cooling jacket flange connection
Scraper agitator
Double agitator
Manway with safety sensor
Inspection glass with wiper / inspection glass with LED light source
2 x powder valves (butterfly)
1 x outlet valve (butterfly)
2 x rotating spray balls with 3-way valve from vacuum pipe
2 x level sensors top & bottom
Temperature transmitter
Pressure sensor
Fittings: TRI-Clams, SMS or DIN-ISO
Test Before You Invest
If you want to be sure the mixer chosen works for your specific application before you make the purchase, ITS can supply test mixers on a rental basis or facilitate tests at the Daniatech Innovation Centre in Denmark, or onsite in the Midlands UK (LabMaster Model).
At the Innovation Centre, a unique collection of equipment is available for test. These include: raspers, centrifugal sieves, hydro cyclones and LabMaster mixer for recipe testing. Various filtration units, freeze dryers, separation equipment including decanter and various drying equipment covering zeta dryers and spray dryers are also available.
Additionally, the laboratory facilities are equipped to perform characterisation and simple application trials. The equipment includes analytical instruments such as chromatography, dry matter determination, particle size determination as well as bio-active compound analysis using capillary electrophoresis techniques.
Testing products in a test mixer is a cornerstone in choosing the right solution for the individual customer requirement. With the option to test your complex product before you invest, we ensure that the mixer is right for your application.
Advantages of testing
lower potential risks
reduce your time-to-market for new products
validate processes and recipes ahead of full-scale production
improve product homogeneity/structure
optimise batch cycle times and confirm shelf-life
be on top of CAPEX / OPEX
By choosing Daniatech products from ITS, you can be sure of:
Confidence in product reliability and innovation to meet the ever-changing demands of markets served.
Solutions that meet your demands, designed with an understanding of your processes, for trouble-free operation.
Versatile and flexible solutions allowing for quick reactions, while remaining efficient in production to reduce costs, resources and energy.
Targeted feedback and advice.
Contact Us
Industrial Trading Solutions provide technical support to help you select the right mixer for your production facility. We will be with you every step of the way. Contact us to find out more.
PROTECT YOUR HEAT EXCHANGER
Impurities can reduce the efficiency of a heat exchanger, so much so it can result in overheating, which is neither good for the heat exchanger or your production line!
The HiFlux Filtration A/S Auto-line self-cleaning filter can help to protect your heat exchangers in the long run, whilst minimising maintenance costs and putting an end to unnecessary downtime.
Look no further – as #Mouvex eccentric disc technology features exceptional self-priming capabilities to maximise productivity.
Eccentric Disc Pump Technology
Eccentric movement technology is at the core of Mouvex®. Mouvex® founder Andre Petit identified the challenges that gear and lobe pump users were facing in optimising their process and invented the eccentric disc pump as a result. Petit specifically placed a disc inside the pump cylinder so the eccentric disc would be more user-friendly. This disc is driven by an eccentric bearing that is installed on the pump shaft, thus creating four distinct pumping chambers that increase and decrease in volume as the disc is rotated by the eccentric bearing. The four chambers produce both suction and discharge pressures as the chambers move in pairs that are 180 degrees apart. This ensures that the fluid passes through the pump at a constant and regular flow rate.
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How It Works
Eccentric disc pumps consist of a cylinder and pumping element mounted on an eccentric shaft. As the eccentric shaft is rotated, the pumping element forms chambers within the cylinder, which increase in size at the intake port, drawing fluid into the pumping chamber. The fluid is transported to the discharge port where the pumping chamber size is decreased. This action squeezes the fluid out into the discharge piping.
Is a Mouvex® Eccentric Disc Pump just what you need?
Mouvex® pumps are ideally suited for a variety of sanitary applications, including within the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic markets, in particular, applications that require a consistent, non-pulsing flow and gentle fluid handling (low-shear rate). Mouvex® pumps excel in hygienic applications because they have been designed to conform with sanitary standards while providing gentle product handling, superior containment and easy maintenance.
Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd not only supply Mouvex® Pumps but also offer a technical service that includes supporting you to size and spec the right pump for your processing needs, plus aftercare with servicing and maintenance plans to ensure your Mouvex® pump is always running at optimum performance.
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Specially recommended for viscous products like caramel, chocolate, honey or glycerine, which need to ensure a constant temperature to help maintain the fluidity of the conveyed product.
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