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ITS Flow Time Newsletter – February 2026
We’re excited to share the latest from ITS in our ITS Flow Time Newsletter – February 2026 edition. This month, we cover more technical solutions, real-life case studies, and practical guides. Dive into fresh updates and expert insights on fluid handling and hygienic processing technology. There’s plenty to explore: https://tinyurl.com/yxpm5jyj...
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📏How to Choose the Right Filter Size with HiFlux Filtration
Choosing the correct filter size is more than picking a number off a chart. It is about matching your filtration solution to the fluid characteristics, flow requirements and contamination level of your process. HiFlux filters cover a wide range, but real-world conditions determine the best size and configuration. Hygienic applications...
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See It. Stop It. Seal It. The New Standard in Leak Detection
The Alfa Laval Leakage Detection Butterfly Valve has officially landed on ITS Lite and is ready to buy online. If product safety and process integrity matter to your operation, this is a smart upgrade. Designed for hygienic applications across dairy, food, beverage, and home and personal care, it delivers secure...
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Energy-Efficient Pump Technologies for Hygienic Processing Lines
Energy costs have become one of the most visible line items in hygienic manufacturing – and pumps are often quietly doing a lot of the spending. In food & beverage, dairy, brewery, pharmaceutical and home-care production, pumps run for long hours, handle frequent product changeovers, and support CIP/SIP routines that...
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🛠ITS Servicing Showcase🛠
Ever had a valve start failing and wondered what’s really causing it? Our ITS Servicing & Maintenance team will be able to tell you after they recently carried out an ad hoc site visit at one of our beverage industry customers to inspect an Alfa Laval Mixproof Valve (MPV) that...
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KMH Products Can Lend a Hand in Your Processing Environment
When it comes to maintaining efficiency, safety, and cleanliness in demanding processing environments, the right ducting solutions make all the difference. That’s why we’re proud to continue strengthening our partnership with KMH, a trusted name in high-quality ducting systems. Recently, our Managing Director, Nick Willetts, visited KMH HQ to reinforce...
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Heat Exchanger Health: What Fouling Really Looks Like 🔎
Fouling doesn’t happen overnight. It builds up quietly, layer by layer… until performance suddenly drops off a cliff. When people hear “fouling,” they often picture a light coating or a small amount of residue. In reality, it can look like: • Thick product build-up restricting flow • Hard scale deposits...
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The Role of Mixproof Valves in Preventing Cross-Contamination
In hygienic manufacturing environments, few risks are more costly – or more avoidable – than cross-contamination. Whether you’re producing dairy products, brewing beverages, manufacturing pharmaceuticals, or handling home care liquids, protecting product integrity is non-negotiable. One of the most effective safeguards against contamination is the Mixproof valve. Often hidden...
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⚠️ Don’t Let Uncontrolled Pressure Put Your Team at Risk – Pipetite Pre-Sure™ Cap Can Help
[video width="720" height="1280" mp4="https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pre-sure-cap-pipetite-short-reel.mp4" loop="true" autoplay="true"][/video] 🚨 Safety incident – and it didn’t need to happen. 🚨 This video shows a real-world safety issue caused by uncontrolled pressure release, the kind of moment that happens fast and can lead to serious injury, equipment damage, downtime, and investigation costs. ✅ The...
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💷Don’t Let Product Loss Break the Piggy Bank🪙
For engineers and operations managers, efficiency isn’t just a target – it’s a KPI. Product losses in pipelines, extended CIP cycles, and lengthy changeovers directly impact yield, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, and operating costs. LIAG® LÄUFER International AG pigging system integrates into your process line to safely recover residual product, pushing...
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