Author: Liza Lavender

A big welcome to Eifion Jones who has come to Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd as Applications Development Manager.

With a strong sales and engineering background, Eifion has worked within the food and pharmaceutical industries for over 30 years, including nearly a decade with Alfa Laval. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in processing systems, multi-discipline project management and experience in providing turnkey solutions to a broad industry base.

Originally from Ellesmere Port, Eifion moved down to Wolverhampton 35 years ago to work with Peter Jeans (Chairman of ITS) on the early development of Alfa Laval Flow Equipment.

He and his wife have three daughters and five grandchildren that live in various locations around the country. Alongside visits with them, they love to travel around the world, having been as far afield as Mexico, USA, Canada, Vietnam, and Thailand. They were also married on the beautiful island of Mauritius.

 Besides travelling, his other passion is for buying and selling antiques and can often be found at the local antiques fairs at the weekend, selling, or adding to his already wide range of collectables from ancient Chinese artefacts, time pieces, war memorabilia, silver, Roman artefacts and jewellery.

Eifion is also a long time Liverpool supporter – although more from the armchair nowadays, and a lover of all kinds of music, stemming from his management of a nightclub and a stint DJ’ing during the seventies and eighties.

We are incredibly excited to have Eifion on the ITS team and look forward to working closely with him over the coming months. Welcome Eifion!

If you have a project or need to speak with ITS about processing solutions, Eifion can be contacted on 07766 357629 / eifion.jones@industrialtradingsolutions.com

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When it comes to Heat Exchangers, size matters!
 
These whopping 3500kg Gasketed Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchangers will be used as ammonia evaporators. Boasting high energy efficiency, flexible configuration, easy serviceability and low operating costs, the T20 line from Alfa Laval perform under high pressure, even for the most demanding applications!
 
Industrial Trading Solutions supply our Heat Exchangers with full traceability and are available with a range of options and documentation to suit all customer requirements.
 
Take a look at our range of Heating and Cooling Solutions – Click Here and if you would like to speak to one of our technical sales team in more detail, contact us – 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com

Congratulations Nick Willetts!

Over 120 engineers and technical staff from Alfa Laval distributors around the world, are given the opportunity every month to enter a competition and spec an hygienic pump for a specific customer scenario.

Nick won this competition 3 times during 2021, with suggestions of twin screw, centrifugal and circumferential piston pumps making up his winning submissions.

He has been recognised by Alfa Laval for his outstanding contributions and excellent hygienic pump knowledge, along with receiving a Virgin experience voucher and a certificate that will now be placed proudly on the Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd certificate wall! (Pictured Leonardo Morabito awarding Nick with these)

Nick – You are the Greatest! At least for 2021… #watchthisspace 😃

#alfalaval #nickisthebest #itstechnicalknowledge #hygienicpumps

Our engineers visited an Award-winning Distillery in the Lake District to carry out a site survey on an existing distilling process which utilises Alfa Laval fluid handling equipment.
 
This site has been running for years with great success and as a result of their continuous improvement strategy, the distillery has seen an increase year on year in terms of production and visitors.
 
Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd support their distillery operations with on-site valve servicing to complement their in-house maintenance schedule.
 
What can we help with?…
 
•On-site Valve/Pump/Heat Exchanger/Tank Equipment identification and site log.
 
•Complete Spares and Service for hygienic flow equipment.
 
•Sustainable Development Tool for water, energy, waste and product savings!
 
•Emergency Breakdown/Maintenance Scheduling.
 
We are always on hand for your technical needs. Just give us a call or email us – 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com / www.industrialtradingsolutions.com
 
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Introducing the Vena® Aseptisil

ASEPTISIL is an antimicrobial silicone that avoids contamination from the growth of bacteria, mould and fungi and protects the tubing against organisms that cause discolorations, bad odours and cross-contamination. It has been tested in accordance with ISO 22196:2011 on bacteria species as MRSA and E.coli showing a reduction up to 99,9% of microbiological activity. Active ingredient in ASEPTISIL tubing works by neutralising bacteria rapidly. The fact that it does not dissipate or release with use, makes it possible that the antimicrobial properties can be extended under normal conditions.

Unlike other similar antimicrobial tubing, ASEPTISIL is composed 100% of antimicrobial material guaranteeing its integrity and protection for the whole structure of the product.

It is especially recommended for food contact applications in the transport of liquid or semi-liquid fluids in the food and beverage industries. It offers an extremely broad field of applications, especially effective where there is intermittent use of water or other fluids in warm conditions without the possibility of drying between uses.

Properties

  • Permanent antimicrobial product protection.
  • Non releasing technology that prevent of superficial biofilm formation.
  • Exhaust cleaning processes no needed between uses.
  • Protects the tubing from bacteria, mold and fungi growth.
  • Odorless, tasteless, and completely non-toxic.
  • Suitable for milk and alcoholic beverages transfer.
  • Active ingredient throughout the tubing. Not only as an inner layer.
  • Operational temperature range from -60°C (-76 F) to +200°C (392 F), it may reach up to 220°C (428 F) during short periods of time.
  • The standard manufacturing length is 25 meters long (82.02 ft), although they can be manufactured in any length required.
  • Indelible traceability through laser marking with part number, reference description and internal diameter.

Features

Download Product Brochure for more spec information here: VENA-ASEPTISIL-BROCHURE

Or if you would like information on other Hygienic Hose available from ITS, Visit our website: Venair from ITS

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The second of four butterfly and mixproof valve manifold shipments is now on its way to a world renowned pharmaceutical company that are upgrading and reconfiguring their processing equipment and facility.

Alfa Laval Butterfly Valves are high-performance shut-off valves for use in stainless steel pipe systems of hygienic and high-purity process applications. Its substantial opening area and low flow resistance ensure easy passage of low- to medium-viscosity liquids or liquids containing solids through the valve. This boosts productivity whilst minimising the use of energy. Perfect for use across the food, beverage, home-personal care, biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

Likewise, the Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Valve is a versatile, highly flexible double block-and-bleed valve for the safe and efficient management of fluids at intersection points in matrix piped systems. The valve enables the simultaneous flow of two different products or fluids through the same valve without the risk of cross-contamination. Modular design and a wide variety of options enable the valve to be customized to meet any process requirement—whether higher demands on cleanability and the ability to withstand pressure peaks. It is designed for continuous flow management and process safety in hygienic processes where product safety is at the top of the agenda across the dairy, food, beverage and many other industries.

If you have a requirement for processing solutions including valves, pumps, tank equipment, filtration, weighing devices and more, contact ITS on 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com / https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/contact-us/

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Servicing Success Story…

This service was carried out on a centrifugal pump that transfers toffee for popcorn kernels at final stage. Routine overhaul of this pump includes:

✓ Removed mechanical seals to check for wear, and plan future maintenance.
✓ Replaced front cover and impeller O-rings.
✓ Checked the all pump head clearances and torque fittings to manufacturer set levels.

Having also recently upgraded the pictured LKH pump from single mechanical seal to double flushed arrangement, the results have been outstanding with huge savings in mechanical seal kits/production downtime!

The double flushed arrangement on this LKH pump uses a water flush to keep the mechanical seal faces lubricated during operation, therefore reducing the amount of wear on seal faces for a long period of time. It was particularly useful for our customer, as previously the product had been drying and crystallising on the surface of the mechanical seals, causing the seals to crack/shatter upon starting the pump. This has resulted in further loss of product and downtime due to maintenance required to rectify the issues on a weekly basis.

Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd pride ourselves on providing the best solutions whilst supporting the streamlining of your processing lines. If downtime or maintenance issues are causing you problems, give us a call to find out how we can help. 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com /

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Industrial Trading Solutions are delighted to announce a newly formed partnership between ourselves and Eilersen – The Weighing Experts.

Dedicated to the development, manufacture and supply of high quality, robust industrial sensors based on capacitive technology for the measurement of force and weight, the Eilersen range of Digital Load Cells, Weighing Modules, Weighing Indicators and Scales will compliment the ITS extensive quality range of products already supplied to the Food, Beverage, Dairy, Pharmaceutical, and Personal Care Industries.

Eilersen know-how is patented worldwide and applied in the current range of digital load cells. The capacitive technology developed by Eilersen features a number of advantages compared to other technologies used in transducers for measuring force and weight, including:

  • High accuracy (up to 99.99%),
  • Outstanding reliability,
  • Simple mechanical and electrical installation,
  • Minimal maintenance for use in tough and demanding applications.

Eilersen load cells are produced in stainless steel and hermetically sealed to IP68 by laser welding. Furthermore, Eilersen load cells are available in capacities up to 500 tons with a broad range of instrumentation including weighing indicators and weighing modules featuring EtherNet IP, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, Profibus DP, EtherCAT, RS485, 4-20mA and 0-10VDC interfaces. The Eilersen weighing solutions can be supplied in OIML, ATEX and IECEx certified versions.

All Eilersen products are developed, manufactured and individually calibrated at the Eilersen ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities, and will now be supplied and supported in the UK by ITS.

If you would like more information contact us – 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com or visit our website:

Digital Load Cells

Welcome to the ITS Family Eilersen!

 

Reach those hard-to-reach shadow areas in your tank with the new PlusClean® cleaning nozzle.

Smoothly integrated into the tank wall or tank bottom, the PlusClean® eliminates the risk of product contamination in your production processes while raising productivity.

Download more information here: PlusClean Product Leaflet / PlusClean Brochure

How it works

The Alfa Laval PlusClean® cleaning nozzle is installed flush with the tank wall and/or tank bottom. Activated either by the cleaning media or by controlled air pressure, the nozzle creates a high impact force spraying cleaning media in a fan pattern directly onto the soiled area. Cleaning coverage is ensured through controlled and repeated rotation of the shaft and agitator blades.

Upon completion of the cleaning cycle, the integrated spring mechanism restores the piston to its original position, securely closing and sealing off the cleaning device. If purging is required, always operate with the actuator.

Watch here how the Alfa Laval PlusClean® works –

Speak with Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd if you would like further details 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com or visit the PlusClean® page on our website –

PlusClean® Cleaning Nozzle

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A large Brewery based in the UK asked us to find a solution to the high maintenance pump they currently had transferring product and CIP. Although the pump was working correctly, the costs associated with the unexpected downtime and maintenance required were becoming excessive, and the customer needed a more suitable alternative.

Take a look at on our Product Showcase Video and the solution that was suggested by Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd to see why our customer chose an ITT Bornemann SLH-4U Twin Screw Pump to resolve the issues they were having.

Visit the ITS website for Twin Screw Pump Options Available – Click Here

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Introducing the HiFlux Filtration A/S Auto-line© Filter, designed as a compact, self-cleaning filter. With its sturdy construction, this filter is suited to hygienic applications in which operational reliability and dependability are essential, and where effective pre-filtration and final filtration is needed between 30-2000 microns.
The Auto-line filter is used when an automatic continuous cleaning process is required. The impurities are being concentrated in the filter, until it is drained away. The drainage is done, while the filter is still in operation, which makes the liquid loss due to cleaning minimal.
In addition, by limiting the number of moving components, wear and maintenance requirements are minimised. Its simple construction makes the filter very easy to service, as there is no need for external service assistance or special tools. Furthermore, the compact design of the filter makes it ideal or locations where height is a limitation.
Now available from Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd, we are able to help you with selecting the filtration system and supporting products you need for your processing requirements.
More information on HiFlux Auto-line© Filter here: Product Leaflet
Contact Us – 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com
Is Product Recovery Important To You?
Product waste is one of the areas in hygienic manufacturing where extremely high costs are being incurred and is a topic that can critically affect the profitability of food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers, from the most basic production-line level on through entire plant efficiencies…even overall corporate performance.
By incorporating MOUVEX® eccentric disc pumps in hygienic product-manufacturing operations, results have been documented to include six-figure savings per pump. Read More Here
Advantages of eccentric disc pumps in product recovery applications when compared to other product recovery methods include:
• Eccentric disc pumps can recover product from tank bottoms, inlet and outlet lines.
• Eccentric disc pumps can recover product from small diameter lines where pigging is not possible.
• Eccentric disc pumps can recover product through ordinary valves, heat exchangers, magnetic traps, flow meters and other accessories found in the transfer line.
• Product recovery with eccentric disc pumps is seamless as no line interruptions will occur between normal production and the product-recovery phase.
• For the majority of the product-recovery process, air mixing is not a concern as most of the product recovered by an eccentric disc pump comes in the form of a product plug with no air mixed in. A simple flow switch can be used to shut down the pump before the air purge reaches the product’s destination.
Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd supply and maintain Mouvex Pumps in the UK. If you have an issue or project you would like to speak with ITS about, contact us on 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com. Mouvex Pumps available can be found on our website – Mouvex Pumps

A healthcare company approached us after an SRU1 pump started making knocking sounds and ultimately ceased up so that it couldn’t run anymore.
The pump was returned to ITS for a full check up and service. It was found that an obstruction between the lobes had caused the torque lock assembly to slip and so the lobes were out of timing with each other.
After discussions with the customer it was established that the hot water flush may have exceeded the 70°c temperature rating of the rotors and thermal expansion, therefore causing the lobes to cease.
We polished out the casing and cover to ensure any areas which had scored or picked up on the lobes were smoothed out to prevent future damage, and the rotors were replaced with 130°c rated lobes to make sure this wouldn’t happen again in the future.
Another job well done by the servicing team at Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd!
Have a problem with hygienic equipment in your processing plant? Contact us on 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com / https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/contact-us/

A ‘Top’ Deal to kickstart the year. Take a look, and take advantage of this January Only offer.

Visit our website for the Alfa Laval range of Tank Covers / Manways: Available Product Range Here

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Wishing our customers, suppliers and industry contacts a very happy and healthy 2022.

We certainly have a some fantastic plans for this year with further sustainability activities, new products being added to our portfolio, the exciting projects we will be working on and our 20th anniversary celebrations!

Keep an eye out for our various product and specialist industry articles throughout the year, and remember, Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd are here to support you with any requirements you have for hygienic processing equipment.

Hoping for another great year of Delivering Solutions and Processing Excellence!

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Preparation time! This batch of LKH UltraPure pumps are due out in the New Year to a global pharmaceutical manufacturer that have upgraded equipment for their filtration and CIP systems.

These bespoke pumps are a part of the LKH UltraPure and LKH Prime UltraPure range from Alfa Laval.

UltraPure pumps are carefully designed with an 0.4Ra electropolished finish, and are USP Class VI certified. We are finalising the full certification package for 3.1 material traceability purposes and they are then ready to be shipped.

Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd are experts in Hygienic Pumps.

Have a pump requirement? Complete this form for a price and recommendation. https://form.jotform.com/lizalavender/request-for-pump-form

Contact us now – 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com

1 week to go! 🎅🎉 Hoping you all have a fantastic Christmas and New Year, from everyone here at Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd.
 
#merrychristmas #happynewyear #heresto2022

First batch of four shipments due out for a large pharmaceutical company known globally for their innovative research and development expertise.

This 14 manifold project of butterfly valves and single seat valves, is made up of bespoke frames, drip trays and comes complete with moveable control panels due to space limitations.

Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd Project Management Services ensure our customers receive the very best recommendations for products, whilst taking advantage of our engineering skills and decades of industry knowledge.

Have a hygienic project you would like to speak with us about? Contact us now – 01675 465191 / sales@industrialtradingsolutions.com

Visit our website: https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/

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