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In flow‑critical applications involving dry bulk materials or air, maintaining consistent flow, hygiene, and system reliability is essential. Yet one factor that is often underestimated is the ducting layout itself. Whether conveying powders, granules, flakes, or process air, a poorly designed ducting system can lead to product build‑up, flow disruption,...

When it comes to maintaining Alfa Laval equipment, choosing genuine spares over cheaper alternatives is a smart long‑term decision. Genuine Alfa Laval parts are engineered to precise specifications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and hygiene. While non‑genuine alternatives may offer lower upfront costs, they often lead to reduced efficiency, increased wear, and a...

🆕 Now Available from ITS: Double-Sided Pipetites Say goodbye to dust, dirt, and contamination risks—the new double-sided Pipetites provide a smarter, more hygienic way to seal pipe penetrations. Designed for ultimate flexibility, these innovative seals allow movement without compromising hygiene or creating gaps where unwanted particles can enter. Key Benefits:...

At Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd, our dedicated in‑house servicing centre is fully equipped to support your valves and pumps – keeping downtime to a minimum. Send your equipment directly to us for: ⚙️Fast turnaround ⚙️Detailed investigation and diagnosis ⚙️Professional repair and servicing Based at our specialist facility in Coleshill, West...

This April edition of our ITS Flow Time Newsletter highlights the latest project updates, showcases recent on-site servicing work, and explores new developments across our hygienic pump and fluid handling solutions. We also take a closer look at the people behind the process and the continued growth across the ITS...

⏰ How long has your VK agitator been running? Some machines don’t just support production; they become part of the story. If your Vak Kimsa agitator has been reliably spinning for years (or even decades), now’s the time to give it the recognition it deserves. Vak Kimsa has launched the...

When choosing a liquid filtration solution, price and performance often steal the spotlight – but maintenance deserves equal attention. A filter’s value doesn’t stop at how well it performs in production. It should be easy to clean, quick to service, and straightforward to maintain, without specialist support or costly downtime....

Are Your Pumps Truly Running at Peak Efficiency Year After Year? Another busy week on-site for the ITS Servicing & Maintenance team, supporting an annual scheduled maintenance programme for a well-known food manufacturer operating across the bakery and packaged snack sector. Dan Hinton and Connor Littlewood dedicated the week, onsite,...

[video width="940" height="788" mp4="https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ITS-Post-IMG-Liag-Pigging-V-No-Pigging.mp4"][/video] Left side: No Pigging Product left behind in the pipe. Every changeover means waste, contamination risk, and money literally stuck in the line. Right side: Liquid Pigging A single pig pushes product out completely. The pipe is clean, empty, and ready for the next run. Why...

Still using timers in dairy UHT? You’re losing product. In this Anderson-Negele case story, Söbbeke Dairy replaced time-based phase transitions with real-time turbidity control. Improving phase transition wasn’t just about efficiency – it was about reducing waste and driving sustainability. By switching to the ITM-51 turbidity sensor, they achieved: ✅...

[video width="940" height="788" mp4="https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ITS-Post-Alfa-Laval-DuraCirc-Pump-img.mp4"][/video] Designed with hygiene at its core, the DuraCirc® removes the usual compromises between cleanability, efficiency, and product care. ✔ Hygienic by design Certified to EHEDG & 3-A standards with smooth, crevice-free surfaces. ✔ No dead zones Optimised internals support fast, effective CIP/SIP cleaning. ✔ Gentle handling...

[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://www.industrialtradingsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ITSART1.mp4" loop="true" autoplay="true" preload="auto"][/video] In industries where product purity is non-negotiable, microbial contamination remains one of the most persistent operational risks. From pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotech processing to food, beverage, and high-purity water systems, even minor breaches in filtration integrity can compromise product quality, trigger costly recalls,...

In hygienic processing environments, safety isn’t something you add on at the end; it has to be designed in from the very beginning. Every component plays a role, from protecting product quality to ensuring operators and equipment remain safe under demanding conditions. That’s where Servinox comes in. Servinox designs its...

Chocolate processing requires precise and hygienic handling, and the Alfa Laval Knife Edge OptiLobe Pump is engineered to deliver. Its advanced rotor design supports efficient handling of high viscosity media, ensuring smooth, low shear transfer that helps maintain product structure and consistency. The Knife Edge OptiLobe profile enhances cleanability and...

This March edition of our ITS Flow Time Newsletter uncovers new solutions, shares exciting major projects we’ve been a part of, introduces new faces to the ITS team, and celebrates our long-standing members. Catch up on all the latest updates from ITS Flow Time: https://tinyurl.com/ydz35dhc Stay tuned for next month!...

This March, we celebrate something truly special: 20 incredible years of Martin Williams being part of ITS. Martin is not just a colleague; he is a cornerstone of our ITS Technical Sales team and our trusted Valve & Tank specialist. Over the past two decades, he has brought not only...

As we all know, when it comes to food and beverage production, safety is not something that sits quietly in the background. It shapes every decision, especially when pasteurisation is involved. Pasteurisation plays a critical role in protecting product quality and consumer health, but it also brings a layer of...

Before you commit to a mixer, are you sure it’s truly the right fit for your process? Specifying a mixer is more than ticking boxes; it shapes performance, compliance, and long-term reliability – all hinge on the details engineers often overlook. Even small decisions such as impeller type, tank geometry,...

When a leading motor racing team set out to launch a new site, they faced a complex challenge: integrating a major wind tunnel system into a highly constrained space. That is where ITS stepped in. Working closely with our Technical Sales Expert and MD, Nick Willetts, the focus was clear:...

🧠Did you know a cooling system is only as reliable as the filtration protecting it? Let us explain – when debris builds up, the effects appear quickly: clogged equipment, higher energy consumption, and increasing maintenance demands. 📖 Short case story: One customer operating at around 90 m³ per hour upgraded...