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Industry
News
Siemens reinforces portfolio
with process industry software
Siemens is expanding its industrial portfolio
by acquiring Elan Software Systems SA,
based in Toulouse, France, an international
software supplier for Manufacturing Execution
Systems (MES) in the pharmaceutical and
biotech industries. This step will enable Industry
Automation, a Division of the Siemens
Industry Sector, to extend its global lead in
the market for industrial software. "Particularly
for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries,
the Elan product range ideally supplements
our Simatic IT MES portfolio. Elan
has excellent manufacturing process knowhow
in these industries, where it has been a
recognized partner and preferred software supplier
to many well-known companies for
twenty years. On this foundation we intend
to build our worldwide MES software business
in these industries", said Ralf-Michael Franke,
Business Unit CEO. " We will be continuing
our successful strategy. Our customers can
go on counting on our outstanding range
of products and services and also rely on a
strong partner under the Siemens roof who
can offer them security of investment ",
commented Jean-Pierre Amadio, Managing
Director of Elan Software Systems SA.
Bronkhorst wins award
for its Mass-View flowmeter
Bronkhorst has won a coveted Golden Gas
Award for its innovative Mass-View instrument,
developed as a high tech alternative to the
widely used variable area meter. The awards
recognise a product’s ability to solve an important
challenge to the gas industry, its
technological advancement and environmental
‘green’ attributes; Mass-View secured
the gold award in the Mass Flow Measurement
& Control section, one of only
seven categories. “Mass-View was designed
to mimic the straightforward features and ver-
tical format of the VA meter, whilst bringing
considerable operator benefits, and has made
quite an impact since its launch a year ago,”
says Andrew Mangell. “This Golden Gas
Award means it has been recognised as an
innovative and environmentally attractive product
by our peers and it should encourage those
who are considering a VA replacement to look
seriously at Bronkhorst’s Mass-View.”
Merger control authorities approve
acquisition of Ciba by BASF
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
and the Chinese merger control authority MOF-
COM approved the acquisition of Ciba Holding
AG by BASF. No conditions were imposed
beyond those required by the European
Commission. Furthermore, the condition imposed
by the European Commission to reach
a sales agreement for Ciba's business with
the light stabilizer CHIMASSORB 119 FL
(HALS) before closing has been fulfilled. The
buyer is the Italian company Sabo S.r.l. As a
result, the conditions for the settlement of
the tender offer are now fulfilled (closing): The
offer price of CHF 50.00 per tendered share
can be paid and the Ciba shares transferred
to BASF. As of April 9th, BASF holds approximately
95.8 percent of Ciba shares.
May 2009 3
Emerson awarded contract to automate
combined cycle gas turbine units
Emerson Process Management announced today
that it has been awarded the contract by
energy company EDF to automate six new
Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) units with
its PlantWeb digital plant architecture. The
new installations located in West Burton in
the UK, and the towns of Blénod-lès-Pont-à-
Mousson and Martigues in France, will enable
EDF to satisfy future energy supply requirements
and meet its climate commitment. “At
EDF we are looking to provide modern and
efficient power generation that is responsive
and flexible to the demand for electricity, “said
Mr Bernard Bergerot, CCGT Projects Strategic
Director within EDF’s Thermal Engineering
Department. “To help achieve this we have
sourced an automation solution that offered
maximum reliability, was easy to maintain,
and provided flexibility.” said Jérôme Durand,
I&C team manager within EDF’s Thermal
Engineering Department. “Emerson’s
considerable execution expertise in worldwide
electricity generation applications makes
us a low risk partner for these significant projects,”
said Bob Yeager, president of the Power
& Water Solutions division of Emerson. “We
are extremely pleased to be able to work with
EDF to maximise efficiency of all six units.”

4 May 2009
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air saves energy at a snack food plant, how canned motor pumps help to reduce costs and
look into the subject of dispensing with piston or peristaltic pumps. In our chemical industry special
you can discover polymer products used in water and food applications and how a safety system
automates the burner control at a specialty chemical company.
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quality, a compact filling and packaging system for a pharmaceutical company and we compare
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Content
Volume 6 - Issue 5
3 Industry news
6 Control system secures water supply
8-9 Filling & packaging for injectables
10-11 Methods & technologies for level measurement
12 Intrinsic safety solution up for standardization
14-15 Sealing systems for pumping applications
16-17 Compressed air management for snack food giant
18-19 Dispensing with piston or peristaltic pumps?
20 Canned motor pumps help reducing costs
22-23 ACHEMA map & exhibitors
24-25 Polymer products for food & water applications
26 Safety system automates burner control
27 Shopping bags made of biodegradable plastic
28 Filtration systems for large scale application
30-31 Torqing Sense for process plant control
32-33 Tablet handling with vacuum technology
34-35 Filters & sieves for highest chocolate quality
36 Video surveillance integrates thermal imaging
41 Upcoming events
42 Companies in this issue
Cover background picture is courtesy of Westermo Teleindustri
May 2009 5

6 May 2009
A CC-Link based control system has
integrated eleven boreholes in the
Jutland region of Denmark, so that
the on-demand water supply can
cope with the increasingly variable
daily demand brought about by
the growth of tourist visitors.
Control System Secures
Jutland's Water Supply
Rural West Jutland has long been a magnet
for tourists, but a concerted promotional effort
has built visitor number to the point
where tourism is now a key part of the regional
economy. However this means that the population
varies considerably between the winter
and summer; hence water demand can be
as low as 1500m 3 per day and as high as
5000m 3 .
The existing supply system was based on
five remote boreholes deep in the local forest
and a main pumping station 1.2km way.
Each borehole was 100m deep and could
supply up to 30m 3 /hr. The control system,
installed in the 1970s, was electromechanical
and had no provision for remote monitoring
so was very expensive to maintain.
It was decided to sink another six boreholes
and to upgrade the control system.
One of the first technical issues to address
was the highly distributed nature of the system,
and this lead to the decision to opt
for CC-Link which can be used over extended
distances using either standard cabling or
optical fibres.
CC-Link (Control & Communication Link) is
a field network system that processes both
control and information data at high speed,
to provide efficient, integrated factory and
process automation. The dual functionality
leads to a massive reduction in cabling requirements,
and CC-Link is an ‘open’ system
with many manufacturers making compatible
control equipment for use with it.
Because West Jutland is very flat lightening
strikes are not uncommon. These can lead to
transients in communication signals, so fibre
optics was selected and repeater stations
located at key points in the network.
The master control installed at the central
pumping station was a Mitsubishi Q-series PLC
(programmable logic controller). This is connected
to the fibre optic network through CC-
Link compatible I/O modules made by Wago,
which monitor a range of sensors and
switches at each bore hole.
The new control system monitors itself constantly
and has high level diagnostic capabilities
to determine the cause of any problems
that are encountered. Further it uses predictive
diagnostics, monitoring parameters such
as ground water level and critical bearing temperatures
to determine early if problems are
likely to arise. This has reduced the running
and maintenance costs considerable, despite
the enlargement to the system.
In normal operations, two, three or four boreholes
feed the system, each working on a staggered
two hour duty cycle before another borehole
takes over. As demand increases more
boreholes can be brought on line, although
it only rarely goes above six working at
once. All but one of the boreholes are fitted
with a CC-Link controlled variable speed drive
on its main pump, so that flow can be
trimmed to exactly meet demand, and extraction
is shared even over the system.
Additionally each borehole is individually
tested one night a month. This is done automatically
over the CC-Link communications,
putting the hole through a pre-defined 30
minute routine that tests all its associated
equipment and measures output of the
ground water.
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8 May 2009
Axellia is a leading producer
of fermented anti-infective active
pharmaceutical ingredients (API)
and injectable finished products.
To expand their manufacturing
capacity for injectables, they
invested in a complete compact
liquid filling line solution with
integrated end-of-line
secondary packaging.
Compact System Offers
Filling and Packaging
In order to meet its customers’ diversified requirements,
Axellia recently began producing finished
dosage forms of APIs into injectables.
This enables the company to offer both raw
APIs as well as finished products in an injectable
format.
Axellia’s existing filling line for injectables was
exclusively devoted to powder filling, which
was limited to only a few API products. To expand
capacity for finished injectables and extend
their portfolio to different API products, Axellia
sought a liquid filling solution with sterile processing
and lyophilisation capabilities. Due to the
unstable nature of certain API products, they must
be freeze-dried into dry powder form after being
filled into injectable vials to ensure a reasonable
shelf life of the finished product.
Axellia ordered a complete filling line in the summer
of 2007, consisting of a washing machine,
sterilisation tunnel, filling and sealing machine,
and an overseal capping machine. To meet the
unique requirements of this project, the FLC
3080 filling and sealing machine was chosen,
which offers time-pressure filling, automatic
cleaning-in-place (CIP) and sterilising-in-place
(SIP) systems, and an automatic checkweighing
system.
Axellia specified the time-pressure filling system,
instead of the traditional pump filling system,
because it is easier to validate the CIP and SIP
process. There are less mechanical parts in the
time-pressure filling system compared to pump
filling system, thus minimising maintenance
and offering an easier cleaning and sterilisation
process.
The automatic CIP/SIP system feature of the machine
offers some critical benefits to Axellia. It
covers the in-line integrated sterilizing filter so
there is no need to dismantle the system. The
system complies with GMP regulations, minimis-

ing production times and eliminating the danger
of product contamination.
The fully automated, non-destructive checkweighing
in-process control system ensures
the best product quality control. With a speed
of 300 vials per minute, the filling machine
runs on an eight-hour shift. The checkweighing
system controls eight random samples every three
minutes and incorrect dosage amounts are automatically
rejected without process interruptions.
At the same time, the checkweighing system gives
real-time in-process feedback to the time-pressure
filling to ensure accurate dosing. This fully
automated system reduces the necessity of
having quality insurance engineers on site, thus
reducing labour costs and minimising total
costs of ownership.
Uniquely for Axellia, the checkweighing inprocess
control offers a tracking system designed
in cooperation with the supplier of the freeze
driers. This tracking system provides direct communication
between the filling machine, the freeze
driers and the capping machine, which ensures
that incorrect vials will be automatically rejected
even after the freeze-drying process. The
whole automatic process and communication gives
Axellia further quality assurance.
When the complete filling line was delivered in
the summer of 2008, the Project manager at Axellia,
Mr. Knud-E Andersen, was impressed with
the on-time delivery and the overall quality of
the system. At the same time, he was also looking
for an end-of-line secondary packaging solution
to package the vials into cartons. Again
Axellia turned to Bosch for a solution.
For the end-of-line packaging, Axellia needed a
labelling machine, a turntable, a cartoning machine,
checkweigher, stretch bander and a case
packer. However, Axellia didn’t want to source
these individual modules from different suppliers.
Bosch was able to offer a customised
one-stop-shopping solution by sourcing the labelling
machine, stretch bander and case packer
from outside vendors and integrating them with
its own cartoning machine and checkweighing
unit. Thus, Bosch provided Axellia with a complete
end-of-line packaging solution together with
on-site installation and support.
This service and support gives Mr. Knud-E Andersen
the convenience of interacting with only one
supplier and makes the whole line integration
and validation process easier.
The CUC cartoning machine offers excellent
accessibility. The servo technology, industrial PC
control systems and the ergonomic touch screen
operating panel provide for secure, reliable and
trouble-free production runs. The product insertion
from the back of the machine significantly
reduces maintenance time and provides for
easier cleaning and trouble-shooting. The encapsulation
of the drive components and the slanted
guards considerably reduce the time required
for line clearance.
The modular checkweighing system KWE 4000
meets pharmaceutical safety and cGMP requirements,
as well as offering simple operation
and easy line integration. The control cabinet at
the rear of the checkweigher and the operator
terminal allows excellent accessibility. Production
statistics, trend curves and current weight
are displayed on the standard screen which
can be configured to show further information
if required. The weight display can be altered to
large numbers for remote readability by one
single touch on the screen.
“I have had a good experience with Bosch. We
believe in Bosch, that’s why we buy it from
Bosch,” said Mr. Knud-E Andersen.
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10 May 2009
Level measuring and monitoring can
be based on various technologies.
The choice of the most suitable
measuring principle is based on the
medium to be measured. Further
options include measuring or
switching and contact
or non-contact sensors.
Methods & Technologies
for Level Measurement
Ultrasonic sensors, radar technology as well as
some optical and capacitive sensors can be used
for non-contact measurement, whereas with
all other technologies, the sensors will have
contact with the medium.
Point Level vs. Continuous Level
One of the main questions to be answered is
whether one wants to measure at a point, or
continuous level. Level switches have a proximity
switch containing either one or two
switch-points and indicate whether a certain
level has been reached. Whereas this method
only reflects the tank capacity at a certain point,
a continuous measurement provides more
detailed information by measuring the level via
an analogue output signal. This very accurate
method is often applied if liquids are to
be dosed or mixed, or if adjustments, consumption
or leakage are to be monitored.
When choosing appropriate technologies and
measuring methods, various factors have to be
considered. The most important ones being container
size, type and material, moving parts such
as stirring devices in the container, the distance
between minimum and maximum level, the
medium’s consistence (conductive or nonconductive,
homogenous or heterogeneous, temperature
etc.). Additional factors like foam
formation and foam detection, explosion hazard
due to gas or dust, the accuracy of measurement
required and the certificates needed
(especially for applications in the fields of
marine and food industry) may also need to be
considered.
Conductivity Based Level Measurement
If the process medium is a conductive liquid,
continuous or switch point measurement can
be made using conductivity principle sen-
sors. In conductive level switches, an output
signal is connected to an insulated electrode.
When the medium contacts the electrode, a
minimal current flows through the medium to
the housing. An electric booster collects this
current and outputs it as a signal.
A suitable device for continuous level measurement
is LSP 05x. The reliable, easy to
mount sensor conducts highly accurate measurements
and is applicable with all mediums
with a minimum conductivity of 50μS/cm.
The measuring method is based on a low resistive
measuring rod which dips into a conductive
liquid. An oscillator generates an alternating
current, which is fed to the whole
measuring rod. Depending on the respective
level, a proportional current flow is captured
between the rod and the metallic tank wall or
a reference electrode and then routed to an amplifier.
The liquid’s resistance decreases proportionally
to the immersed part of the rod. If
the liquid is homogeneous, an absolute linear
measurement of the fill level and thus a linear
signal output of 4 to 20mA is provided. This
level measurement device is ideal for use
with tough or even pasty substances such as
honey or tooth-paste. If foam formation impairs
the measurement, a Teflon coating of the
non-measuring part of the rod ensures there
are no false signals.
The fact that it is not affected by pressure, density,
temperature or DK value opens up a wide
application range for this technology. Due to
the 3A-suitable process connection, the device
can be used in the food and beverage industry
as well as in pharmaceutical and biochemistry.
One example for a special case is a company’s
measurement of chocolate mousse,
where a horizontal vessel meant the measuring
rod could only be installed sideways.
Therefore, the rod was angled 45° into the media
and remained uncoated to ensure a signal
path which served to record the level.
Hydrostatic Level Measurement
Level monitoring with the help of pressure measurement
is a long-established method, with hydrostatic
measurement being an easy-to-use
and cost-efficient method. During this process,
pressure sensors detect the hydrostatic pressure
at the tank bottom which is directly pro-

portional to density and height of the liquid,
therefore enabling the measurement of the liquid
level. The devices have approval for hygienic
applications and can be built into open or
closed vessels as a standard feature.
Whereas in open containers, a pressure measuring
device mounted at the bottom of the tank
detects the liquid level above the metering point,
the internal pressure in closed containers is being
measured via a second pressure transmitter
mounted in the container tower.
The difference between both values is the
liquid level pressure, which is being indicated
as fill level, volume or specific weight via
either a downstream display or a controller. Since
hydrostatical level measurement is independent
of the medium’s viscosity and conductivity,
foam forming or other substances in the tank,
it is being applied in almost all industrial operation
areas.
Ultrasonic Readings Recorder
With ultrasonic level detection, piezoelectric
crystals in the sensor are being electrically activated
to send out ultrasonic pulses. Reflected
by the medium being measured, these impulses
reach the sensor again after a short period
of time and it is this varying delay that is
used to measure the level. Therefore, this
non-contact measuring method can be used
in open or closed containers.
The only factor to be considered is the sonic
speed which depends on composition and
temperature of the gas. Ultrasonic sensors
are mainly used for the level monitoring of granulate,
paste or liquid. For applications with aggressive
liquids or gases, the standard sensors
should only be used in measuring instruments
with appropriate protection. To meet this requirement,
UNAR sensors are equipped with a
chemically resistant parylene coating with
excellent barrier effects towards inorganic
acid solutions, organic solvents and water
vapour.
Capacitive Sensors
Capacitive sensors detect a medium by making
use of its inductive capacity which is different
to that of air. If a plate capacitor’s
sensitive capacity is magnified due to external
circumstances, a RC oscillator vibrates. The
resulting reverse in current is analysed by
the downstream functional unit and then
leads – depending on the signal – to a circuit
switch.
This happens if the liquid or solid medium to
be measured is located at a certain distance
to the active area. The digital switch-point can
be adjusted via potentiometer directly on
the sensor. Capacitive sensors are usually
maintenance-free and easy to install. They are
used to monitor the level of diverse contact
or non-contact media through a tank wall
made of plastics or glass and can be used on
non-conductive substances such as porcelain,
wood, clay, pellets, paper, carton, powder,
grain, tea or chocolate. The main fields of
application are the chemical, food and plastics
industry.
Optical Sensors
Optical sensors contain a glass quartz head carrying
an infrared diode as a sender and a
light-sensitive semiconductor as receiver.
With these sensors, levels can be monitored
without liquid contact via transparent or halftransparent
conduits or tubes using a specially
designed FFDK16 version.
Since light is being used for the level detection,
the optical method can measure conductive
as well as non-conductive liquids. If
the sensor head is surrounded by air, the limit
angle for the total reflectance of the light
changes.
On the other hand, if the head made of borosilicate
glass contacts liquid, the light beam is
diverted into the fluid and the sensor output
changes its switching status. FFAR is available
with a variety of field mountable casings for
different application conditions, for example
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stainless steel makes it extremely resistant to
a great number of aggressive liquids. The liquid
medium can either be conductive or nonconductive,
as long as their reflection rate is
not too high.
Leakage Sensors
Leakage sensors can safely and easily detect
leaking liquids starting at a minimum of 1 ml,
by using the optoelectronic method. With
this procedure, a fast response time is achieved
to keep the loss of liquid as small as possible
and to avoid a contamination of the facility. Leakage
sensors can be mounted directly at the tank
bottom or on a supporting device.
A reliable system for leakage control is very
important in many areas, such as warehouses,
conditioning cabinets, fuel deposits or with industrial
machines. Only if leakages are detected
early enough can according measures be taken
and damages be prevented, for example by
emergency cut-offs for pump systems.
More methods for level monitoring
In addition to the measuring methods mentioned
so far, there are further technologies used for
level detection and monitoring. Another noncontact
method is radar which is based on the
running time, from sending to receiving the reflected
wave.
For radiometric measuring, radioactive compounds
are used as radiation source, and vibration
sensors are level switches based on the
vibrating-fork principle. There are also level
switches based on magnetic gauges and flow
rate sensors, mainly used in process technology
to measure volume and mass flow necessary
for accounting and dosing in charge
processes.
Costs
When deciding for or against a measuring
method, several process-related factors have
to be considered – one of them being costs.
Continuous level measuring is generally more
complex and therefore more cost-intensive
than proximity switches. However, acquisition
costs should not be the decisive criteria,
since in the long term, a more expensive
measuring system can pay off thanks to low
maintenance, high accuracy and integration
possibilities in the control loop.
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12 May 2009
Dynamic Arc Recognition and
Termination (DART) is considered
to be an important innovation for
intrinsic safety applications. The
dynamic, intrinsically safe electric
circuit represents a new approach
to eliminating the strict power
limitations of applications in
explosion hazardous areas.
Dynamic Arc Recognition and Termination (DART)
is a new technology developed by Pepperl+Fuchs
that has met widespread recognition within the
process control scene. Recently, interested process
control experts met at the Physikalisch Technische
Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Braunschweig,
Germany to discuss the technical details of the
new approach to intrinsic safety and agree on coordinated
efforts for its introduction to the global
process market. One major factor along the way
is the fact that procedures for IS certification for
DART are available, but they still need to be
proven for introduction into IEC standards.
Present solutions for intrinsically safe electric circuits
strictly limit the power available to operate
field devices inside explosion hazardous areas in
order to prevent sparks that are hot enough to trigger
an ignition. DART follows a completely different
approach and is defined as a “dynamically acting
intrinsically safe circuit.” This technology
detects the current and voltage development
typical of the formation of a spark and switches
off the power source within milliseconds. With DART,
present power limitations are obsolete, and current
flow is now possible above the levels defined
in IEC 60079-11 within the ex zone. All other aspects
defining intrinsic safety, such as utilization,
redundancy and general fault considerations remain
untouched.
The participants of the PTB workshop agreed
that DART is a viable technology for electric explosion
protection in the future. That is why the
Intrinsic Safety Solution
up for Standardization
issue at the workshop was not whether the development
of this technology should continue to
drive toward general market acceptance but
rather, how to achieve this goal. At the center of
discussions was a common and coordinated approach
to turn DART into a breakthrough technology
in the field of intrinsic safety and gain global
acceptance from the process industry. However,
reaching this goal still requires the clarification
of certain details. One of them is how to achieve
a standard-compatible proof of the effectiveness
of DART.
The PTB relies on financial backing from the industry,
in order to introduce DART to the market.
A number of leading companies in the field of automation
technology have agreed to provide the
needed funds for the PTB to continue with the project.
In particular, this includes the definition of safety-related
parameters, as well as interoperability
issues.
The PTB is working with a leading institution in
the field of technical thermodynamics to complete
the basic research still required to establish
DART as an industry standard. This project requires
simulation of the chemical processes triggered
by a spark under special conditions. The results
will enable specific conclusions to be formulated
for the evaluation of dynamic electric circuits.
Pepperl+Fuchs has applied for international
patents for their DART technology under the de-
scription “electrical circuit with incentive arc
prevention means” (WO 2006/003445). Using this
technology, therefore, will require a license with
both a one-time and an annual license fee. However,
the company emphasizes that such costs will
be required only until the technology has reached
international standardization. As soon as this
goal is achieved, the patent will be licensed free
of charge to all interested companies.
In other words, all switches are posed and there
are no more obstacles preventing the introduction
of DART as a future technology for explosion
hazardous areas. That is why the participants of
the PTB workshop are convinced that DART will
be the enabling technology to pave the way for
an intrinsically safe, Power-over-Ethernet concept.
As far as ATEX certification is concerned, the
PTB sees no basic problems, although the required
documentation still needs to be completed.
Since the required standard-compatible evaluation
of DART is not possible until the research is
complete, the next step will be the development
of an IEC Technical Specification (TS). There
are still quite a few steps on the way to IEC
standardization. However, it is only a matter of time
until this technology is part of the technical
standard of the global process industry and opens
completely new applications within the hazardous
area.
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14 May 2009 PRODUCT FOCUS
Proper specification and selection of
sealing systems for centrifugal
pump power frame applications can
help sustain the service life of
pumps and avoid the need for pump
replacement or rebuilds and their
associated costs in time and money.
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Sealing Systems for
Pumping Applications
Sealing systems have their work cut out for
them in pump applications. When a bearing
seal in a pump fails, for example, contaminants
have an opening to infiltrate both the bearing and
the lubricant. Cleanliness of the lubricant will exert
a profound effect on bearing service life.
And should lubricant be lost from the bearing due
to seal failure, dry-running operation ultimately
could lead to premature and rapid failure of
the bearings.
Radial shaft seals have long been the most
common types of sealing solutions for bearing
arrangements in ANSI class pumps. In general,
radial shaft seals will function as barriers to retain
lubricant, and exclude contaminants.
Labyrinth type seals, also known as bearing isolators,
are specified for ANSI Enhanced and API
rated process pumps and are gaining acceptance
in other service classes. These seals feature a dynamic,
non-contacting internal path to exclude
fluid and particle contamination while retaining
lubrication. They are based on metal or plastic
material for chemical inertness and, when installed
correctly, offer a very long service life.
While the most suitable sealing systems for
pumps will be governed by an application’s
particular demands and operating conditions, some
general guidelines can be offered to assist in making
proper choices.
In API-design centrifugal pumps (generally
heavy-duty process pumps) bearings are usually
located at two positions: A single-row deepgroove
ball bearing near the impeller accommodates
radial loads and floats in the housing
(which allows thermal expansion of the shaft) and
an angular contact ball bearing set is fixed in the
housing in the thrust position at the coupling end.
The angular contact set secures the impeller in
the proper axial position and handles the thrust
load and a portion of the radial load.
Bearing locations in ANSI-design pumps (generally
light- and medium-duty pumps) are similar
to API configurations, except the angular contact
ball bearing set is replaced by a double-row
bearing (single bearings with two rows of balls
in the thrust position).
Bearing arrangements for pumps generally
serve to enable smooth, efficient shaft rotation.
Sealing systems will contribute to a bearing’s
reliable operation and ability to reach
full service life.
Contacting radial shaft seal solutions typically will
incorporate: A shell (sheet steel or elastomer
covered) to which the lip material is bonded
and provides the requisite interference fit of the
seal in the housing bore; a sealing lip of elastomer
or other material, which provides dynamic and static
sealing against the shaft. In pump power
frames, the sealing lip should always point toward
the material to be retained. Most rubber sealing
lips are made from a formulation of nitrile rubber.
Some specially produced material variations
have been introduced for use with synthetic
fluids or chemically aggressive lubricants.
Users can select from a wide variety of seal designs
(and materials) to accomplish specific
functions. Particularly in pump bearing applications,
seals will be exposed to low and relatively
constant pressure differentials so general purpose
seals are sufficient. However some types of
pumps utilize radial seals as the main pressure
retention seal (in which the seal cavity is pressurized).
Seal manufacturers offer particular lip
profiles for this role that resist deformation under
pressure loading and moderate surface
speeds.
In cases where higher shaft speeds are exhibited,
the permissible pressure differential across the
seal becomes smaller. As pressure is applied to
the seal, more of the lip surface is forced against
the shaft, which produces greater friction (as
does increased shaft speed). Since too much
friction will result in faster wear and shorter
seal and shaft life, the two parameters (pressure
and surface speed or PV factor) must be balanced
against each other. Some radial designs,
principally using PTFE lip material, can accept a
PV in excess of 250,000 depending on the service
life requirements.
Specification of seals for pumps begins with selecting
the correct general design for the application.
For example, a spring-loaded radial sealing
lip will usually be required to retain a head
of oil or low viscosity fluid. Correct sizing for the
hardware should follow (inch and metric dimensions
and tolerances should not be mixed).
For maximized service life and optimized seal performance,
users then should evaluate all relevant
operating conditions, which will further guide in
seal selection. Among the key operating parameters
when considering sealing systems in pumps
is the surface speed. Each type of radial shaft seals
has surface speed limits. Generally speaking,
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seal torque, power consumption, under-lip temperature,
and the effect of dynamic run-out will
take inverse proportions. All these speed-related
influences can ultimately contribute to shortened
seal life.
The majority of standard small bore radial seals,
under 8 in. shaft diameter, are rated up to
3600fpm (feet per minute) or 18.3m/s (meters
per second), while the large diameter seals,
over 8 in. shaft diameter, are rated to approximately
5000fpm or 25.4m/s. Plastic bearing isolators
can usually accept up to 5000fpm (25 m/s)
while metallic versions can be capable of
10,000fpm (50.80m/s). To exceed these speed
recommendations typically calls for special design
considerations.
Design variations that can help combat the negative
effects of higher shaft speeds include reducing
the radial load of the seal lip; changing
to a sealing material that can handle higher
temperatures; changing the lubricant type or
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viscosity; optimizing the shaft sealing surface; and
turning to a non-contacting labyrinth seal design.
• Temperature. Each seal material has an optimum
range. Beyond that, thermal stress will harden the
compound (and heat aging is a more common cause
of failure than wear for nitrile rubber). This can often
be observed as subjective hardness or a series
of radial cracks. Upgrading the seal material
(such as to a fluoropolymer or PTFE) can extend
a seal’s thermal limit to meet many pump system
requirements.
• Pressure. Pressure loading from system conditions
or a fault (such as a plugged vent) will mechanically
load and distort a seal’s lip profile, resulting
in rapid wear and failure. Standard radial
seals are designed for only about 7 psi (pounds
per square inch). Special profiles and materials can
be specified to compensate for pressure.
• Surface finish preparation. For optimum radial
lip seal performance and service life, a surface fin-
ish of 0.20-0.43μm Ra is recommended with
machine lead of less than 0 +/- 0.05°. Contact
surfaces for labyrinth seals are less critical and finishes
suitable for static o-rings are satisfactory.
Rubber radial seals provide economical and versatile
protection for bearings in pumps. Their contact
with the shaft can deliver both positive fluid
retention and hermetic sealing of the housing.
But it should be understood that optimizing a sealing
system is a balancing act. Careful definition
of the application requirements, evaluating all
conditions, and adopting a holistic approach to
seal specification can contribute significantly to
seal performance and service.
Partnering at the outset with an experienced manufacturer
of bearings and seals can help chart the
most appropriate course for matching seal with
pump application.
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16 May 2009 PRODUCT FOCUS
In a large snack food plant, a
Compressed Air Management
system has helped to reduce energy
bills, by combining the compressed
air supply for production operations,
integrating retrofit variable
speed drives, reducing
pressure and fine tuning.
Pumps, Valves, Compressors
Compressed Air Management
Saves Energy at Food Plant
The energy savings have been achieved by applying
a combination of system pressure optimisation
principles, matching air generation closely
to demand, ensuring compressors are working
at their optimum speed / efficiency, and operating
compressors only when they are needed.
The central element of control included in both
sites is a SX control unit, a specialised supervisory
and control module designed to provide optimised
pressure and sequence management
of all the air compressors on each site.
Nigel Clark, EnergAir Regional Manager, comments,
“The project began with an audit carried
out on the two production areas that until recently
used completely separate compressor houses
and air ring mains. EnergAir carried out a comprehensive
audit that measured system pressure,
air usage and benchmarked a series of key performance
indicators before the change and upgrade
including; accurate metering of power consumption
in kW/hours, air production volume
in m 3 and efficiency in kW/m 3.”
Analysis of the data led to a set of estimated
results that predicted the energy savings
achievable by fitting an management control
system and retrofit VSDs at each site. There are
seven compressors in total, three 160kW units
and four 200kW units - production runs 24hrs.
Based on the overall cost of installing the
system balanced against the reduction in energy
that could be achieved, the payback period
was estimated at 18 months for the entire
project.
Based on these predictions, the Facility
Co-ordinator at the time ordered the EnergAir
system and retrofit VSDs. After seeing
the potential this system had for achieving
energy savings the customer was committed
to installing it and getting the best
results from it. Other plants with similar generating
capacity have seen substantial
recorded savings and so the project was
quickly signed off. As predicted, the system
did pay for itself after just eighteen months
in operation.
Most large manufacturing companies are
firmly committed to reducing energy usage
and it is a responsibility carried by members
of the facilities and production teams.
Large plants such as this are continually
changing, and the level of visibility and fine
control provided by the software has enabled
the facilities team to continue making
savings and improvements. For example, they
have now connected the main air supply between
both sites and use the EnergAir system
to optimise overall system pressure and
air generation in both compressor houses,
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The increases in efficiency are so pronounced,
that they have been able to add another complete
production line since the initial install, without
having to upgrade the compressed air generation
facilities and have maintained the increased
efficiency levels - generating efficiency
is now at 97.18%. The compressors are also
being used to generate hot water for the site,
something that they use a lot of on the production
line. There are also plans to use hot air vented
from the compressors through a heat exchange
process for heating the building during the
winter months.
Pressure sensors are fitted throughout the system
and used to feed live data into the EnerSoft
– Analysis data management software
that is hosted on an onsite PC, this
collates and records all the data and makes
it available to the EnerSoft – Visual PC visualisation
package. The complete compressed
air system, from compressor, through to the
dryers and out across the plant is represented
visually on screen in a Windows environment,
with key indicators such as system
pressure and efficiency displayed clearly on
screen as analogue style dials.
Through a series of SCADA style screens, the
operators can drill down and check on the
performance if individual compressors, set
threshold alarms for performance variables,
schedule servicing and maintenance tasks
and crucially see the effect any changes
made have on the system immediately.
Using EnerSoft – Analysis data manager
any of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
can be tracked over time and reported on at
fixed intervals.
The data is updated every few seconds and the
information seen on the screen is virtually live,
making it far easier to accommodate changes
to the plant and make positive changes to keep
efficiency maximised, every time a change is
made, the results are displayed instantly. Prior
to having the EnergAir system the facilities
team had to collate data over a period of
time using much cruder indicators such as energy
bills and it was a minimum of ten days
before we could see the results, in that time
other factors could have cancelled out the improvement
they made and they would never
be completely sure how effective the change
had been.
One thing in particular that has shown great
savings and can be tweaked onsite is the
overall system pressure, there are certain
limits to how low it can go based on manufacturers
recommended minimum operating
pressures for machinery on the production line,
some of which were set quite high.
After consulting the machinery manufacturers
it was discovered there was a large overestimate
made in some cases to offset the effects
of the machinery being used in plants
with little or no accurate secondary pressure
sensing facilities. The team has been able
to safely reduce the overall system pressure
by over half a bar in increments. The savings
achieved by that half a bar reduction are
substantial bearing in mind the site uses
over a Megawatt of generating capacity just
for compressed air.
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18 May 2009 PRODUCT FOCUS
Dispensing Biopharmaceuticals:
Peristaltic or Piston Pumps?
Traditional filling technology based
on piston pumps and time pressure
filling systems, but new challenges
and stringent validation requirements
have put the focus on peristaltic
pumps. They are now often
preferred for fluid transfers in all
types of environments.
The pharmaceutical industry has had to adapt to
major changes and challenges over the last
decade. This has been mainly driven by the fact
that many of the blockbuster drugs are running
out of patent, forcing the industry to focus more
on R&D with greater interest towards developing
biopharmaceutical products. This trend has
highlighted the need for efficient, small batch,
aseptic liquid processing and fill/finish operations.
In addition, ever-increasing FDA demands, especially
regarding cleaning validation, have forced
the industry to look for more efficient and safer
production technologies.
The traditional filling technologies have been piston
pumps and time pressure filling systems, but
new challenges and more stringent validation requirements
have put the focus on peristaltic
filling technology.Peristaltic pumps are extremely
convenient to use. They are often the preferred
choice for fluid transfers in all types of environments
such as in the laboratory or in the heavy
chemical industry.
On the other hand, piston pumps are also very
popular and have proven themselves over the years,
but piston pumps can have drawbacks in some
applications. A piston pump is designed with many
mechanical parts such as valves and seals that
are in direct contact with the product. These
components, which will wear out, need to be taken
apart, cleaned and re-assembled between
each use. Even the high-end valveless ceramic
piston pump comes into direct contact with the
product. Additionally, diligent care is required to
prevent damage to the piston in these extremely
fragile pumps.
When using peristaltic pumps, product only
comes in direct contact with a single piece of tubing,
which can easily be replaced after use. This
single-use feature makes the peristaltic pump an
Pumps, Valves, Compressors
attractive alternative to piston pumps for dispensing
of biopharmaceutical injectable drugs.
For the last few years, the pharmaceutical industry
has been searching for ways to reduce the cost
for developing and producing new drugs. The concept
of the disposable or single-use production
factory is becoming a reality. As a point of
reference, it is important to note that while
most of the existing drugs used today are chemically
based, most of the promising new drugs
are biopharmaceuticals which are developed
in liquid form.
An innovative breakthrough for making peristaltic
pumps accurate occurred 21 years ago when
Flexicon A/S of Denmark created the “pulsationfree”
peristaltic pump.
Once pulses were removed, the potential for
high accuracy dispensing was made possible. Today,
and five generations of improvements later,
peristaltic dispensing pump accuracy rivals piston
pumps down to micro fill volumes.
Two key design features allow the peristaltic
pump to be accurate for dispensing:
• The use of multiple rollers
• The removal of the typical peristaltic flow pulses
by using offset rollers
It has been determined that the optimal configuration
for a pump head design is to have two
sets of six rollers, with each set of rollers offset
with respect to one another. As the product is
drawn by two tubes through the pump head, they
merge into a single tube via a y-connector, and
thereafter, the pulses add-up to cancel each
other. The resulting pulsation-free flow is then
controlled using a precise positioning motor
and special software allowing for accurate dispensing.
There is a huge selection of tubing available
made of many materials and of various sizes, many
of them made specifically for peristaltic pump use.
Nonetheless, to allow for consistently accurate
dispensing down to the micro litres, it is imperative
that both the tubing and the pump head be
designed to work together from the beginning and
that they both must have close dimensional
tolerances.
Key mechanical characteristics in the selection
of peristaltic pump tubing include: uniform wall
thickness, consistent material hardness and
high mechanical “memory” after compression
Finally, and in consideration of dispensing injectables,
the silicone tubing must be of the highest
quality to meet the FDA’s good manufacturing
practices requirements (cGMP).
When compared to piston pumps and other dispensing
technologies, peristaltic pumps offer
the following benefits:
• One Pump Can Fill a Wide Range of Fill Volumes
- A single peristaltic pump can fill volumes
between 0.1 ml to 250 ml, simply by
changing the tubing size. More than one piston
pump would be required to meet a similar
fill range.
• Fast Set-up and Calibration - It can take less
than 5 minutes to load the tubing, purge the
system, make one calibration and begin filling.
• Cross-Contamination - Peristaltic pumps do not
require cleaning when utilized for single-use
dispensing, since each batch is produced with
new tubing that creates a new fluid path or set
of contact parts. In comparison, when filling
injectable drugs on a traditional piston filling
line, it is not uncommon to buy dedicated
piston pumps for each product in order to
prevent cross-contamination between batches.
Those pumps require cleaning, sterilizing
and maintenance.
• Greatly Reduced Cleaning Validation - Cleaning
validation is a cGMP requirement to
demonstrate and document that the equipment
used for processing an injectable drug is clean
and free from contaminants
For a multiple-use piston pump filling system,
cleaning validation typically requires two qualified
resources up to four months to write-up the
protocols and execute them. For each subsequent
production batch, cleaning in accordance with
the validated procedures has to be maintained
and properly documented each time throughout
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In addition to these labor costs are other costs
associated with the use of water for injection
(WFI), for washing, rinsing, and for sterilization
using pure steam and finally the cost of detergents
and water disposal.
• Flow Control - It is very easy to adjust flow
speed via the peristaltic pump interface in order
to prevent foaming or splashing of the product.
It is also possible to adjust how fast
the fill speed is reached using the ramp-up
and ramp-down feature. This is helpful in
optimizing overall fill time to permit greater
throughput from the filling machine.
• Gentle Handling for Shear Sensitive Products
- The valve system in the piston pump generates
high-speed flow through small orifices,
which can potentially damage biological
products. Even valve-less piston pumps
generate higher pressures, higher shear factors
and, by design, inherently produce a
“dead volume” with each stroke. Peristaltic
pumps are valve-less and only apply low
pressure to move the product.
The typical industry standard for fill volume accuracy
is ±0.5%. Peristaltic dispensing pumps
meet this requirement for fill volumes as small
as 0.5 ml. Below that fill volume, accuracy
can be as good as ±1%.When peristaltic pumps
are integrated into highspeed filling machines,
an automated closed-loop weight-check weight
control system assures that the fill volumes remain
within tight tolerances.
While piston pumps need to cycle through a recovery
or suction phase between each dispensing
stroke, there is no such downtime required
with peristaltic pumps. Consequently,
peristaltic pumps will dispense product immediately
upon demand.
The high-end peristaltic dispensing pumps are
designed to run at high RPM to minimize fill
time. They are equipped with a control system
that provides an immediate response from a filling
machine input signal. Therefore, using a peristaltic
dispensing pump instead of a piston pump
will not slow down the filling process. It is now
commonplace to have high speed filling lines
with peristaltic pumps that fill at rates over 400
bottles per minutes.
Peristaltic pumps have limiting capabilities
for dispensing viscous products. In general, a
product with the viscosity of olive oil can be dispensed
using peristaltic pumps. Slightly higher
viscous products will also work, but may exhibit
potential loss in accuracy and flow rate.
While piston pumps have the capacity to generate
significantly greater pressure for dispensing
more viscous products, high-end peristaltic
dispensing pumps do not. In fact, one of
the underlying principles in achieving accurate
peristaltic dispensing down to the micro fill volumes
is to apply very little pressure on the tubing.
When used for micro filling, peristaltic
pumps are calibrated to provide no more than
approximately 1.3 bar of pressure.
In recent years, biotech companies have embraced
single-use technology, an efficient method for
developing and bringing new drugs to market.
Single-use process components such as small
reactors, filters, mixers and fluid handling bags
have been available for the last few years. The
use of peristaltic pumps and single-use tubing
is also becoming more commonplace as it allows
for simple fluid transfers with no cleaning
and no risk of cross contamination.
New drugs and, in particular, biopharmaceutical
drugs are often designed for a specific
population. Therefore, they are more likely to
be made in relatively small batches than general
application “chemical” drugs. As new
drugs evolve to offer a more specific spectrum
of applications, batch sizes are becoming
smaller and the need for efficient product
changeovers on the filling lines will become
greater.
Many articles about single-use technology
have been written regarding efficient use of the
utility and process equipment for upstream
processing. Benefits of single-use technology
include reduced labor, equipment and energy
costs, increased plant flexibility and faster
turnaround with significantly less risk of contamination.
In addition to R&D, there is now a requirement
for greater reliability and efficiency for the
fill/finish side of mass manufacturing of biological
drugs. Therefore, it is expected that
single-use technology will make its way in
production facilities where accurate peristaltic
dispensing pumps can eventually replace pis-
tons and other mechanical dispensing systems,
potentially allowing for 100% singleuse
drug manufacturing.
Until now, the pharmaceutical industry has
used single-use silicone tubing and fittings
for peristaltic dispensing but has not been
able to provide a single-use filling nozzle. In
an effort to offer a complete solution to singleuse
aseptic filling, Flexicon developed a plastic
nozzle for single-use applications.
It is now possible to purchase single-use ready
to-use tubing set assemblies. These sets include
the required pharmaceutical grade silicone
tubing, connectors and single-use filling nozzles.
The assembly is double bagged and Gamma
irradiated and includes a complete validation
package.
Various single-use tubing set configurations are
available. These may include a sterile filter, septic
quick-connect fittings and a pre-filled product
bag. In most cases, tubing and connectors
ring the product directly from the product
holding tank to the filling nozzle for dispensing
on the filling machine— making the entire
process singleuse.
The pharmaceutical industry is implementing
single-use technology in both the R&D laboratory
and large scale production of injectable
drugs. Peristaltic pumps have benefited from
major technological improvements that have
made them very accurate, fast, and reliable. Today,
single-use peristaltic pumps offer a serious
alternative to piston pumps for the production
of biopharmaceutical drugs.
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20 May 2009 PRODUCT FOCUS
DSM Composite Resins in Ellesmere
Port, UK, one of Europe’s leading
manufacturers of polyester resins,
replaced some of its ageing
magnetically coupled pumps by
canned motor pumps, resulting
in significant savings.
Reducing maintenance costs and cutting energy
bills has always been high on the agenda for
most manufacturers, but never been more important
than in the present situation of high energy
costs and difficult economic climate. For
applications where pumps are operating 24
hours per day, 7 days per week this cost-saving
‘focus’ is especially important and when investigated
and acted upon, can result in significant
savings. A good example is at DSM Composite
Resins in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, one of Europe’s
leading manufacturers of polyester resins.
In 2006 DSM Resins made the decision to replace
some of its ageing magnetically coupled
pumps which were operating on Jarytherm
hot oil service, operating at 250ºC. These
hot oil pumps were running 24/7, as part of a
system providing an instant source of heat for
the chemical reactors used for the resin production.
Nikkiso high temperature HX Series canned
motor pumps, supplied by Michael Smith
Engineers, UK, were identified as the
most suitable pumps to replace the existing
magnetically coupled pumps.
Pumps, Valves, Compressors
Canned Motor Pumps
Help Reducing Costs
The pump selected was an HX25D-G5 with a
30kW motor and produced an immediate efficiency
improvement over the original 45kW
magnetically coupled pumps. On the same duty
service the Nikkiso drew 23kW, compared
to the original pumps 45kW, a saving of 40%
on energy operating costs. Commenting on
the pump’s performance, Graham Wilkes,
Industrial Engineer for DSM Composite Resins
said, “The pump paid for itself within 12
months due to the energy savings and reduced
maintenance costs, we are very pleased with
the results”.
Two smaller HX24C-C5 pumps with 18.5kW motors
were installed at DSM Resins in July
2008 and once again produced instant efficiency
benefits. These pumps drew 5.88kW and
11.33kW, compared with the original magnetically
coupled pumps which drew 17kW and
18kW respectively.
However, the benefits are not just lower running
costs, HX pumps also ensure savings on
installation. This is because most magnet drive
pumps operating on applications where temperatures
are 250º C require cooling water to
prevent the magnet area from overheating
and the magnet strength weakening. The series
has a ceramic stator which requires no external
cooling. This results in significant savings
on installation as there is no need for
additional pipe work required to bring a water
supply for cooling and an operating cost saving
as there is no need for cooling water.
Other features and benefits of the canned motor
pumps include a one piece rotor/pump
shaft, so any misalignment problems, and the
subsequent maintenance issues associated
with conventional pumps, are eliminated. Also,
the pumps have only 2 journal bearings and
a patented automatic thrust balancing
system which ensures that both the axial and
radial bearing loads are kept to a minimum.
This results in longer bearing life and therefore
reduced maintenance costs.
The canned Motor Pumps can handle capacities
up to 1000m3/hr and maximum discharge
heads up to 210 metres. High speed
and multi-stage options for differential heads
up to 420 metres are available. These compact,
energy-efficient, leak-free pumps are suited
for handling corrosive, aggressive or expensive
liquids which must not come into contact
with the atmosphere.
NIKKISO - KSB
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ACHEMA
11-15 May 2009
Hall 8,
Booth K48-M52

22 May 2009
Meessseetturm
DECHEMA e.V.
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 25
Torhaus
Entrance
Galleria
CongressCenter (CMF)
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9.2
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Entrance
Torhaus
Press
level 4
9.1
5.1
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9.0
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Congress Programme
Discussion Corner /
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Congress Office
Kongressbüro
3.1
Hall 3/Halle 3
3.0
Thomas Industrial Media,
Departure: excursions, factory tours
Abfahrt Ausflüge, Werksbesichtigungen
Lecture Rooms
Vortragssäle
Special Show
Instrumentation, Control
and Automation Techniques
Pumps, Compressors,
Valves and Fittings
Engineering
General Topic
Environmental Protection
Materials Technology
and Testing
Pharmaceutical, Packaging
and Storage Techniques
Mechanical Processes
Research
and Innovation
Literature, Information,
Learning and Teaching Aids
General Topic
Biotechnological Equipment
Biotechnology
Industrial and
Labour Safety
Thermal Processes
Laboratory and
Analytical Techniques

Hall 9.1 Stand A5
Exhibitors from this issue
Meister Strömungstechnik
Hall 4.0, Stand L22
Allweiler
Hall 8.0, Stand R17-R19
Nikkiso - KSB
Hall 8.0, Stand F28-F31
AUMA Riester
Hall 8.0, Stand S41-S45
Pepperl+Fuchs
Hall 10.2, Stand F32-J35
BASF
Hall 8.0, Stand S30-S32/Hall 4.2, Stand J15/Hall 5.1, Stand G18-G20
Piab
Hall 6.0, Stand D5-D6
Rembe Safety + Control
Hall 9.1, Stand K30-N31
Baumer Bourdon-Haenni
Hall 10.1, Stand L32-N33
Russel Finex
Hall 6.0, Stand F4-F6
Biohit
Hall 5.1, Stand D14
Bosch Packaging Technology
Hall 3.1, Stand F2-J11
Sierra Instruments
Hall 10.1, Stand F20-G21
Bronkhorst High-Tech
Hall 10.1, Stand B34-C35
SKF
Hall 10.1, Stand D34-E35
Bürkert
Hall 10.2, Stand K22-N24
Stauffenberg
Hall 9.1, Stand O6
Sweco Europe
Hall 5.0, Stand J25-J28
ebro Electronic
Hall 6.1, Stand D36-E39
Emerson Process Management
Hall 10.2, Stand F3-J6
Thomas Industrial Media
Hall 9.1, Stand A5
Finish Thompson
Hall 9.0, Stand G24
Trelleborg
Hall 9.0, Stand A8 and F16-F17
Fox
Hall 9.0, Stand B24A
Gemü Gebr. Müller Apparatebau
Hall 8.0, Stand K48-M52
Vega Grieshaber
Hall 10.1, Stand F32-J35
Watson-Marlow - Bredel Pumps
Hall 8.0, Stand C23-C24/Hall 6.1, Stand G7-H8
Georgin
Hall 10.2, Stand D25
Windmöller & Hölscher
Hall 3.0, Stand K9-L11
Winkler
Hall 4.1, Stand L8-L9
Wolke Inks & Printers
Hall 3.1, Stand F32-F35
Gneuß Kunststofftechnik
Hall 5.0, Stand D4
GSR Ventiltechnik
Hall 9.0, Stand D33-D34
HIMA Paul-Hildebrandt
Hall 10.2, Stand F22-J24
Krohne
Hall 10.2, Stand F25-J31
May 2009 23

24 May 2009 INDUSTRY SPECIAL
From deep seas to productive fields,
polymer products and solutions
help to seal, damp, and protect
in water and food applications.
Here are some examples of
that happening in practice.
Polymer Products Used in
Food and Water Applications
In food production, polymers are at hand from
the very beginning. In the cultivation of fields
for crop growing, tires protect the soil from
unnecessary damage. Once the crops are harvested
and being processed, seals, millions of
which are fitted throughout food processing
systems, help prevent contamination, even in
difficult and demanding dairy production. This
is also the case for high technology hoses,
which are regularly used by wine producers for
all the best vintages. Finally, at the end of the
manufacturing process, trucks equipped with
damping solutions transport these essentials to
consumers worldwide.
With regard to water-related products, rubber is
vital in certain critical applications. Sealing
products are used extensively in the treatment
and transportation of drinking water. They range
from large gaskets used in wastewater treatment
plants and infrastructure, to tiny but equally important
O-Rings found in faucets in homes.
Globally, as the sea levels are rising land protection
is of growing concern. Technology used
for flood defense systems in flood-prone countries,
such as the Netherlands, is being transferred
to projects worldwide. In this type of application,
rubber products help to waterproof foundations
and divert watercourses.
Congested roads are also becoming an increasing
problem, particularly around metropolitan
areas. With little land to divert traffic to, underground
road tunnels are becoming longer and
larger. Gaskets are an integral part of these, preventing
water ingress into underground arteri-
Chemical Industry
al routes.Polymers are also present in a wide range
of seawater applications, such as mooring systems
that protect ships when docking in harbour.
Subsea rubber and polymer products contribute
to the safety of personnel and equipment involved
in oil and gas exploration. One example is VIV
suppression products that protect pipelines
from the destructive vortex-induced vibrations
caused by underwater currents.
Water-filled onions
Collapsible water storage containers can be
supplied in two formats, either pillow shaped or
‘onion’ shaped. The pillow shaped tank is ideal
for water and other aqueous solutions and has
a standard capacity range of 3,700 to 75,000 litres,
while the onion tanks are specifically designed
for storage of potable and non-potable water and
have a capacity range of 3,780 to 11,350 litres.
The onion tank comes in three configurations
– open top, roll top, to keep contamination
out, and zipper top, which prevents both contamination
and evaporation. Both formats are
easily rolled up and transported and can be
custom ordered to specific capacities. Pumps,
hoses and water distribution sets are part of the
solution, making the water containers suitable
for both military authorities and relief agencies.
Processing food
In a processing plant, processing dairy products
or other kinds of food, there are thousands of
lengths of piping and at each juncture there is
a coupling sealed with clamp gaskets and O-Rings.
Ineffective sealing frequently results in production
stops for maintenance, or even unplanned
part replacements. Carefully matching
the seal material to the process media and the
aggressive chemicals used in cleaning regimes
maximizes the life of seals and gaskets. This improves
production efficiency, reducing overall costs
for the manufacturer. From high-performance
EPDM elastomer compounds to advanced materials,
such as Resifluor and the perfluoroelastomer
Isolast, the right sealing material for diverse
operating conditions are available.
Mega gates block the flood
In one of the world’s largest flood prevention
projects, the Delta Project in the Netherlands,
the Maeslantkering storm-surge barrier protects
the land from the powers of the water. The
massive structure consists of two hollow “gates”
with 248 one-meter-high fenders, constructed
by Trelleborg Bakker. Each gate’s arm length
is 237 meters, from ball joint to the tip. When
the gates are folded into their two docks, each

is supported by 14 spring-like elastomeric bearings.
In the event of a storm tide, the docks are
filled with water and the hollow gates start to
float, and turn outwards until they meet. As the
gates’ cavities are filled with water, the gates
sink and seal off the 360-meter-wide water
opening. After the high water has passed, the
water is pumped out and the structure begins
to float again. Once the risk of high water has
passed, the two gates are returned to their
docks. During a huge storm in November of 2007,
the storm-surge barrier was closed for the first
time. The barrier will only be closed in
extremely bad weather – probably once every
ten years.
Plug the water
Impregnated polyester fabrics and ethylene
propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber are useful
ingredients when fixing pipes. German company
Trelleborg Epros, a niche leader in the after-market
for pipe systems and sewer rehabil-
INDUSTRY SPECIAL May 2009 25
itation markets, acquired by Trelleborg in
early 2007, specializes in trenchless repairs.
Trelleborg Epros supplies systems and materials
(polyester needle felts, chemical-resistant
fiberglass) and resins to civil contractors to
allow them to repair wastewater and storm
water pipes without digging them up.
The product range of inflatable and flow-through
pipe plugs, such as the DrainStopper system, is
suited for stopping flows and for bypassing
when inspecting pipes for leaks. The plugs’
flexible and gripping material can safely seal any
pipe material and all inflatable plugs can be easily
introduced through manholes. A pressure reducer
is connected to an air source via an air hose,
which is fitted with an actuator. Another air hose
connects the system to the expansion plug, which
is then placed into the pipe and inflated.
TRELLEBORG
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Hall 8.0
A Step Beyond
AUMA auf der
ACHEMA 09
Experience the next generation of
electric actuators. Optimise your
processes and benefit from our
innovative products.
AUMA at the ACHEMA 09 –
We look forward to welcoming
you at our booth.
AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 1362 | 79373 Müllheim, Germany
Tel. +49 7631 809-0 | www.auma.com
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26 May 2009 INDUSTRY SPECIAL
The Evonik Degussa carbon black
factory uses residual gas for steam
and electricity generation in the
thermal afterburning plant. A safety
system was installed to automate
the boiler control and monitoring
system for the gas flare.
Evonik Industries is a global leader in specialty
chemicals, an expert in power generation
from hard coal and renewable energies, and
one of the largest private residential real
estate companies in Germany. Evonik is active
in over 100 countries around the world.
With the product lines Carbon Black, Silica,
Aerosil and Silane, the business division Inorganic
Materials is one of the most important
strategic activities of Evonik Degussa
GmbH. Carbon Black remains the dominant
reinforcing filler for the rubber industry, in particular
for manufacturing tyres, but also with
diverse uses in paint, printer colours, ink
and synthetic materials. With 1.2 million
tonnes, Degussa is the second largest producer
of Carbon Black.
Chemical Industry
Safety System Automates
Burner Control System
The Evonik Degussa GmbH factory near
Cologne, Germany, is the largest European
producer of carbon black. During the production
of carbon black, the residual gas is
used for steam and electricity generation in
the thermal afterburning plant. If a boiler stops
functioning, however, a gas flare system
starts operation to burn the residual gas. As
part of renovation work, the boiler control
and monitoring system for the gas flare
was automated using the safety system HI-
Max.
The solution included two HIMax-CPUs, two
system bus modules, two digital output and
three input modules, one analogue input
module and one communications module for
PROFIBUS-DP. The function of these components
is to maintain overall correct operation,
particularly in regard to the pre-ventilation
period, flare monitoring and correct
operating parameters.
Lutz Dross, PLT planning and process engineer
for the IM business division Evonik
Degussa GmbH, values the possibility to
conduct online tests with HIMax as well as
the diverse programming possibilities. “The
high level of flexibility guarantees low
costs during the entire lifecycle of HIMax.
Another advantage is that the safety system
can be easily expanded without interrupting
operations.” The new safety control
system from HIMA guarantees the highest
possible level of availability, Dross added.
Whether during a hardware or software
upgrade or routine maintenance work,
HIMax doesn’t have to be turned off – the
plant continues to operate.
The safety system HIMax for large and medium-sized
applications allows for uninterrupted
operation of processing plant over its
entire lifecycle. It is based on the Nonstop
XMR technology that combines diagnostic-based
SIL 3 safety integrity with a scalable
fault-tolerant architecture that eliminates
false trips and provides for unlimited
changes, modifications, expansions, upgrades
and regulatory proof testing without
taking the plant off-line.
The HIMax system is integrated into the
Foxboro processing control system (DCS)
via PROFIBUS-DP. Because of the open standards
protocol, HIMax can be integrated
with all leading DCS. In this way, controls can
be combined with the best-suited DCS.
The software tool SILworX proved to be another
major benefit, said Lutz Dross, because
of the fully integrated configuration, programme
and diagnosis environment for HIMax.
The modern user interface contributed to a reduction
in mistakes and accelerated planning
and implementation. “HIMax is exceptionally
user-friendly. The software tool SILworX has
a fully-graphic drop and drag programming
function. That simplified engineering enormously,”
said the management technology specialist
from Evonik Degussa.
HIMA PAUL-HILDEBRANDT
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The large German discount supermarket chain
ALDI SÜD is now offering its German customers
shopping bags made of the biodegradable plastic
Ecovio. These bags are manufactured for
ALDI by the Victor Güthoff & Partner Group, headquartered
in Kerpen, Germany.
The plastic Ecovio consists of Ecoflex and of polylactic
acid (PLA), which is obtained from corn, a renewable
raw material. Chemically speaking,
Ecoflex is a petro-chemical-based polyester. And
yet, thanks to its special molecular structure, it can
be digested by microbes under precisely defined
conditions: it is completely biodegradable according
to European standard EN 13432. Whereas
Ecoflex makes the bag flexible, tear-resistant,
waterproof and suitable for printing – giving it the
properties of a classic plastic – the stiff PLA contributes
the renewable raw material. The combination
of Ecovio and Ecoflex allows film manufacturers
such as Victor to produce plastic
bags and other film products with tailor-made
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Chemical Industry INDUSTRY SPECIAL May 2009 27
Shopping Bags Made of
Biodegradable Plastic
properties – a higher percentage of Ecoflex
renders the film more flexible whereas a higher
percentage of Ecovio renders it stiffer. Thus,
Ecoflex makes it possible for renewable raw materials
like PLA to now be employed in high-performance
consumer products.
Biodegradable shopping bags offer customers an
additional advantage: they not only are strong
enough to be used multiple times as a shopping
bag, but at the end of their days, they can also
serve as a bag for collecting and disposing of organic
kitchen garbage – in most of the German
communities this is already permitted.
“The two plastics Ecoflex and Ecovio have been
developed primarily for products such as shopping
bags and bags for organic waste, which are
transformed into valuable compost – together
with the bio-waste – in an industrial composting
facility”, explains Andreas Künkel, in charge
of the development of biodegradable plastics
at BASF. In these applications, the biodegradability
of the materials constitutes a benefit for
customers and environment.
BASF
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28 May 2009 INDUSTRY SPECIAL
A Large Area Rotary Filtration
System replaces a duplex candle
filter in a line for the production of
PVC film (interlayer for laminated
glass), eliminating the process
disturbances from filter changes
while saving money.
Chemical Industry
Rotary Filtration Systems
for Large Scale Applications
A process-constant Filtration System type RSFgenius
330 will replace a duplex candle filter in a
line for the production of PVC film (interlayer
for laminated glass). The operation of the RSFgenius
330 will ensure that the process disturbances,
which had hitherto been a problem when
switching from one candle filter to the other prior
to filter changes are completely avoided, in addition
to the costs for dismantling, handling and
cleaning the candle filter elements. An additional
important advantage in the processing of this
high viscosity material is the absolute pressure
stability ensured by the Rotary Filtration System
which guarantees a constant film thickness.
The RSFgenius, with its Rotary Filtration System
in this case is characterised by a filtration area
of 1,900cm 2 and operates with a filtration fineness
of 56μm. The throughput rate is 2,800kg/h.
When increasing the number of recycling lines
from 3 to 4, a major French manufacture of recycled
PET bottle grade chip/pellets from post
consumer PET bottles once more selected the
Rotary Filtration System. The RSFgenius Filtration
Systems already in operation at this customer
have a filtration area of 590cm 2 and operate with
a throughput rate of 1,500kg/h and a filtration
fineness of 56 microns.
The trademark characteristic of the Rotary Filtration
Systems is the disc, which rotates between
the inlet and outlet blocks and which is equipped
with a set of filter elements, located in a ring
pattern around the disc. The polymer melt flows
across the filter surface, leaving the contamination
on the filter elements. As a result, the
pressure differential increases slightly and the
control system reacts immediately, rotating
the disc by approximately 1° angle at a time. In
this way, contaminated filter area is indexed out
of the melt channel and clean area is introduced
at the same time.
Additionally, the RSFgenius is equipped with an
integrated high pressure sequential self cleaning
system which ensures complete cleaning of
the filter elements. Depending on the filtration
fineness, the filter elements can be used as
many as 400 times, which in this case results
in an interval between filter element changes
(which can be carried out without disturbing the
process) of approximately 2 months.
All the Gneuss Melt Filtration Systems operate
“gneussconstant” – in other words, they operate
fully automatically and ensure pressure
and process constant production at all times. They
are available in a range of different model sizes
with filtration areas from 25cm 2 up to 17,400cm 2
for throughput rates from 190 to 32,000 kg/h.
A manufacturer of cable compounds for high Voltage
cables (> 2,500kV) from LDPE and which are
cross linked in a second processing step needed
a flow optimised melt channel design and extremely
fine filtration (20μm). The manufacturer
selected the KSF Melt Filtration System,
designed so that the screws of the twin screw
extruder reached to within 10mm of the filter
elements. In this way, the high viscosity
material is agitated through the inlet block,
the residence time spectrum is kept narrow,
the polymer flow is fast and streamlined.
GNEUß KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK
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CORROSION RESISTANT ROD ENDS
withstand food and chemical media
The Elges range
of rod ends is
made from
alloy steel and
comprises a
housing with internal
or external
threaded
stem (spigot) and a maintenance-free spherical
plain bearing. The housing and stem conform to
DIN ISO 12 240-4, dimension series K and have
a radial spherical plain bearing and a right or left
hand internal or external thread. The rod ends
are suitable for pneumatic systems, control
and automation equipment, as well as machines
destined for the food and beverage processing
sector, abattoirs, chemicals, medical, aerospace
and shipbuilding. The rod ends are available
with diameters from 5 to 30mm. The housing
and stem are manufactured to DIN 13 and
the bore tolerance of the spherical plain bearings
is H7. The rod ends can be used in operating
temperatures from –10 to 80°C. Typically,
X105CrMo17 (material number 1.4125) corrosion-resistant
steel is used for the inner ring of
the rod ends. For the outer ring and housing, either
X8CrNiS18-9 (material number 1.4305) or
X5CrNi18-10 (material number 1.4301) is used.
Schaeffler
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Chemical Industry INDUSTRY SPECIAL May 2009 29
FILTER TIPS
provide a barrier between pipette and sample
This line of Filter Tips is designed
for scientists concerned
about sample integrity,
safety, and minimizing
contamination
risks. They can be used in
applications including
molecular biology, microbiology
and cell culture,
as well as radioactive
work. They fulfill high quality and purity demands
and provide an effective barrier between the
pipette and the sample. The higher filter positioning
in the new models prevents the liquid
sample from touching the filter- enabling safer
pipetting in reverse and multi-dispensing
modes. The Filter Tips cover the volume range
from 0.1-1200μl. They are packed in colorcoded
single tray boxes. The tips reduce the risk
of contamination to the pipette; liquid samples
and the operator. The tips are made of virgin
polypropylene and the filters are polyethylene.
Single tray packages, wrapped in air-tight
plastic are electron beam sterilized with the tip
size ID printed on the sterilization indicator. They
are certified as DNase, RNase and endotoxin free.
They are CE/IVD certified and are manufactured
according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 13485.
Biohit
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PROCESS PRODUCTS
Compression fittings made of stainless
steel with highest requirements
for quality and safety
HI-CLEAN
Pipe and tube supports
made of plastics for clean rooms
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG
Im Ehrenfeld 4 58791 Werdohl
Tel.: (0 23 92) 9 16 - 0 Fax: 25 05
E-Mail: sales@stauff.com
OPTICAL OXYGEN SENSOR
for biotech applications
HI-CLEAN
ASME-BPE compliant pipe and tube
supports made of stainless steel for
clean rooms
PIPETITE
Flexible and self sealing wall boots
for pipes and other industrial lines
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InPro 6880i/6870i optical
oxygen sensors are tailored
for the biopharmaceutical
industry, where safety of
the process control is the
main focus of interest. During
preparation and maintenance
operations of an
oxygen sensor for the next
batch, all procedures must be carefully executed
and well documented in order to avoid possible
handling errors. With the ISM technology,
all sensor data, including calibration, are stored
in the sensor itself. Maintenance and calibration
can be performed in the lab under controlled and
clean conditions; installation in the process
can be done in minutes. If calibration with the
sensor installed is required, the M400 transmitter
offers easy and fast routines for air or process
calibration. After connecting the sensor to the
transmitter, all relevant data are automatically
transferred to the transmitter and an oxygen reading
is available in less then a minute. System
status and the quality of the sensing element,
the OptoCap, are monitored in real-time. The exchangeable
OptoCap is FDA compliant. Material
and position of the O-Ring (USP Class VI) minimize
the risk of cross-contamination.
Mettler Toledo
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please check our website at
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30 May 2009
Plant monitoring and control is
particularly vital in the continuous
process industries, where multiple
machines must act in harmony
day after day. With most machines
driven through a rotating shaft,
torque monitoring can identify
problems before they become critical.
Say ‘process control’ and most people automatically
think of monster-sized central computers running
barely-fathomable SCADA software in a control
room that would not be out of place at Cape
Canaveral. But out on the plant floor, there may be
literally thousands of simple sensors and switches,
collecting data and feeding it back to the Beamoth.
These sensors are tracking every little change in the
plant’s operating parameters, indicative of either the
state of the materials being worked or of the state
of the machinery itself. For instance an increase in
torque on a mixer drive may suggest that a mixture
within is thicken up as expected, or alternatively that
a seal or bearing is sticking and may soon fail al-
Torqing Sense for
Process Plant Control
together: either way this is vital information for the
central computer to capture and assess.
Ultimately, process engineers want to transform material
from one state to another, and to monitor variables
indicative of the various stages of the process.
Some parameters can be measured directly and simple
– temperature for example. Others are more difficult
to measure, so an often-used technique is to
measure a related parameter (typically one related
to the plant or machinery rather then the
process material) and interpolate from this.
Significantly many types of process plant – mixers,
pumps, conveyors - are motor driven, and measuring
the motor output characteristics will often provide
process information. For instance, the torque
of the motor could suggest the quantity, speed or
viscosity of the process material being worked.
Obviously, measuring the processing is the primary
concern of the production engineers, but
torque measurement has a second, equally important
function. Because you are actually measuring
plant performance, you get to see how the machinery
is holding up. Knowing what to look for will give
you early warning of breakdowns, allowing you to
schedule pre-emptive maintenance. For a continuous
process where downtime can cost thousands
of Euros an hour in lost production, this can be critical
- ultimately the difference between healthy profit
and catastrophic loss.
This all sound very useful, and actually measuring
torque can be very simple. Not so long ago torque
sensors required a fairly complicated and fragile array
of slip rings connected to the rotating drive shaft
of the machine under test. TorqSense provides a noncontact
means for taking the readings. In use, a couple
of simple pads are glued to the side of the driveshaft
and a TorqSense unit mounted close by. The
device then starts monitoring torque, and feeding
it as a data signal to the SCADA control system.
Principles
The pads are in fact tiny little piezoelectric combs
encased in plastic. The combs are designed to
open or close under the torque effect of their rotational
speed on the drive shaft. The greater the torque,
the more the distortion.
The TorqSense unit emits a low powered radio frequency
signal towards the combs, which reflect it
back. The reflected signal comes back at a changed
frequency, the change being proportional to the distortion
of the combs, and thus to the torque in the
drive shaft.
The physical phenomenon which deforms the
combs is called the Surface Affect Wave (SAW), a
property first noted in 1885 by gentleman-scientist
Lord John William Strutt Rayleigh. He postulated
many possible used for SAWs, but was unable
to realise practical use for any of his theories. It was
not until the 1920s that they were shown to be generated
by the moving edges of earthquakes and avalanches,
the recording of which using low frequency
vibration monitors formed the basis of modern
seismology and volcanology.
By mid century scientists were creating SAWs in laboratories
and developing new ideas for their use. As
the century closed Sensor Technology Ltd were using
the phenomenon to develop a new method of
torque monitoring, the non-contact nature of which
promised to be very attractive to working engineers.
Testing pumps
Charles Austen Pumps (CAP) has recently upgraded
its test facilities with Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)
equipment from Sensor Technology. Charles Austen
Pumps manufactures pumps individually designed
to meet specific customer requirements that cannot
be satisfied by off-the-shelf units. Much of its
work comes down to optimising drive dynamics to
produce the desired characteristics, be it a smooth
flow in a critical medical situation, ultra low noise
for pumps in home and office installations, or the
guaranteed extra long life of pump in inaccessible
locations.
The cyclic nature typical in many pumps’ operation
tends to induce torsional oscillations in the drive
shaft, which can have a significant adverse effect

on performance if unchecked. CAP has recently built
a new test station based on Sensor Technology’s SAW
sensors, and it is proving it’s worth time and time
again. Advantages of SAW techniques include a broader
signal bandwidth than other analogue based technologies
and elimination of electronic interference.
As CAP found, it often also proves far lower
cost, simpler to use, is more reliable and has a wider
operating range than contact alternatives.
Currying flavour
Real time process control for food manufacture involves
characterising the flow and mixability of highly
non-Newtonian fluids. TorqSense transducers
monitoring the constantly changing flow characteristics
of materials as diverse as tomato ketchup,
chocolate, pasta sauce and chicken tikka massala
as they are mixed.
Many manufactured food is presented in a sauce
or as what physicists could describe as a neo-liquid
and can be produced in a process-type environment.
But to date real time control has been virtually
impossible due to the non-uniform nature of the
food, which may contain particulates, fibres, vegetables,
meat, nuts, raisins, biscuits etc.
To achieve real time control the TorqSense has to
be able to detect the changes with sufficient sensitivity,
yet be robust enough for regular washdowns
and general industrial abuse. Of course it must
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not compromise hygiene standards and regimes either.
The device has been found to meet all these
requirements and is being used in by a number of
food processors.
Often the key requirement is to mix sufficiently to
achieve a uniform dish, but not to waste time and
energy by over-mixing. This can be done by monitoring
the torque on the mixer’s shaft, as it will move
to a steady state (within the characteristics of the
given recipe) once fluid uniformity is achieved.
Mixing
A TorqSense is helping analyse recipes’ mixing
properties in a project that could slash development
costs in the food and plastics industry and help nanotechnology
advance in the pharmaceuticals world.
Research and development is being carried out at
the University of Bradford to develop a miniature
mixer (5-25 grams batch) that incorporates a set of
integral instruments to monitor the properties of materials
as they are being mixed. The instruments work
in real time during the mixing process and their output
is captured to a PC for analysis. Software is being
written so that the analysis can be performed
simultaneously with the mixing and perhaps even
used to interactively control the mixer itself.
One of the key parameters to be measured is the
torque of the mixing element, as this will become
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constant once mixing is complete. This is measured
by a TorqSense non-contact sensor that offers the
development team the great advantage of not requiring
complex and delicate slip rings, making the
mixer easier to build (and rebuild between trials) and
far more robust in operation.
The Mini Mixer development and validation is the
result of a three year EPSRC sponsored programme
of research. The results of this research are expected
to have a major impact on formulation of
viscous mixes and scale-up of extruders. Traditionally
recipes for formulating say specific coloured plastics
for consumer products are developed in 25 to
50kg batches, mixed in an industrial scale twin screw
compounder. Several batches may be required before
the recipe is finalised, so the cost and time involved
can be considerable.
Clearly the development of a smaller mixer is advantageous,
but the laboratory device must be
able to duplicate mixing in the larger scale and guide
design and operation of large machines and that is
what the research programme has achieved. The fact
that the technology will transfer to the plastic industry
and other soft solid sectors means it is likely
to rapidly recoup development costs.
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
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32 May 2009
Compressed tablets are still the
most popular dosage form for
pharmaceuticals. Over 75% of
pharmaceutical products are sold in
solid dosage form. Strong growth is
predicted for compressed tablets
due to the nutraceuticals market,
especially in the USA.
Tablet Production & Handling
with Vacuum Technologies
The potential for growth in tablet manufacturing is
high. However, several challenges and trends are
threatening the profit potential. Today, pharmaceutical
manufacturers are challenged to evolve their
production processes in order to survive and excel
in an increasingly competitive industry. While
product quality has always been of paramount
importance, strenuous economic times and continually
inflating drug prices are heightening consumer
demand for lower-priced prescriptions. Tablet manufacturers
are more than ever seeking new ways
to automate their lines to speed and streamline production,
and vacuum conveying technologies are
providing an answer.
By automating the conveying process, vacuum
technologies can improve productivity and enhance
quality. In addition, selecting a vacuum
technology that is maintenance-free and energy-efficient
can provide further benefits to tablet manufacturers.
These benefits allow companies to cut
costs and meet challenging consumer demands for
quality pharmaceuticals and lower prices.
Offering a safer environment
In general, reducing manual labor through automated
vacuum conveying can improve working conditions
by reducing heavy lifting. In addition, American
manufacturers must abide by Safety, Health
and Environment (SHE) regulations enforced by the
US Department of Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
In Europe, the European Foundation
for the Improvement of Living and Working conditions
(EUROFOUNDA) oversees the improvement
of industrial working conditions.
Heat, dust and noise are all pollutants in the
working environment that detract from worker safety
and the stringent sanitation demands for pharmaceutical
and chemical production. Tablet manufacturers
can greatly reduce manual labor and
diminish exposure to environmental irritants with
the installation of a vacuum conveying solution
that moves dry powder products through dedicated
pipe systems. These systems fully contain
the powders to minimize dust and also generate
less heat.
To ensure the highest standard of worker safety, the
conveyors should also have few moving parts,
and be easily assembled and disassembled to reduce
worker strain.
In one example of the benefits of vacuum conveying
technology, Surepharm Services Ltd, a UK contract
manufacturer specializing in tablet production,
improved its working environment by reducing
the amount of heavy lifting and manual labor performed
by its employees. The company replaced
its manual loading operation with three C-Series
vacuum conveyors to transfer powder products
to blending and tableting machinery. As a result,
the company saved up to 30 hours of labor per week
and reduced dust significantly. Additionally, the lightweight
conveying equipment quickened the cleaning
process by reducing the physical demand on
the workers.
Increasing uptime
Given the 24/7 production runs in pharmaceutical
manufacturing, automation technologies must be
highly reliably. In today’s competitive pharmaceutical
industry, there is simply no time for line
stoppages or ongoing maintenance. Additionally,
changeover can add significant costs and downtime
to the production process. A vacuum conveyor
must easily facilitate changeover or risk negating
the gains realized through automation.
Simple solutions can effectively combat the erosion
of productivity caused by line stoppages,
maintenance or changeover. Vacuum technologies
with few moving parts are not only safer; they are
maintenance-free and can reduce downtime. Conveyors
that are easily handled by workers are
more quickly assembled and disassembled, reducing
the time it takes for equipment adjustments
between batches and during cleanings.
Machines containing fewer components also help
minimize part mix-ups and help to prevent line stoppages.
In one instance, Rottendorf Pharma, one of Germany’s
leading contract manufacturers of solid dosage
form drugs, replaced its traditional vacuum conveying
machines with C2100-64 compact compressedair
conveyors. The PIAB conveyors were lighter in
weight and contained fewer parts. This made them
easier and faster for workers to assemble and disassemble.
As a result, the company reduced cleaning
time from 7,200 hours to 6,600 hours yearly.
The hours saved from cleaning were recycled back
into manufacturing time and Rottendorf has improved
productivity by 15 million tablets since the installation.
Cost-effective, easy cleaning
In addition to aiming to reduce changeover time,
tablet manufacturers must also prevent cross-contamination
of the product. A vacuum conveyor
that is easily disassembled for quick clean-up is a
cost-efficient way of averting cross contamination.
In Rottendorf’s example, the light-weight
conveyors that replaced its older equipment offered

a way to quicken the cleaning process and maximize
uptime.
Clean-in-place systems are effective but costly
solutions to meeting strict FDA regulations on
sanitary conditions. Additionally, the systems can
add unnecessary bulk to existing equipment.
Energy-saving solutions
As energy costs soar, the reduction of energy usage
is a strategic step to trim expenses from pharmaceutical
manufacturing operations. In addition,
reducing energy consumption is good for sustainability
efforts. However, in terms of energy consumption,
not all vacuum solutions are created equal.
Conveying systems powered by decentralized
vacuum technologies are more energy-efficient than
their centralized counterparts. While a centralized
vacuum system puts more distance between
the source of the power and the point of use, a decentralized
vacuum system uses multistage ejector
technology to apply the vacuum where needed.
This way, no additional energy is expended to
compensate for the extra distance.
Optimizing automation
Automating the tablet-handling process affords many
advantages and conveniences to pharmaceutical
manufacturers, including increased productivity and
reduced staff injury. However, poorly designed automated
conveying systems can cause segregation
and tablet breakage. Simple precautions can be taken
to avoid incurring the costs of product waste as
a result of either event.
Preventing Segregation
Particle separation prior to tablet compression,
known as segregation, can threaten the integrity
of drug dosages and jeopardize the uniformity of
a batch. Segregation can occur during tablet production
as a result of gravity and particle characteristics
as well as due to external factors such as
air flow and vibration.
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When implementing vacuum conveying, segregation
risk can be significantly reduced by handling
the material at a controlled speed to ensure that
the materials stay blended.
Preventing Tablet Breakage
Tablets can also break due to exposure to friction
and shock during or after the manufacturing
process. A broken tablet is susceptible to contamination,
rendering it useless. As a result, product
waste can accumulate and cause production
delays.
To prevent breakage, tablet manufacturers can
employ an accommodating vacuum conveying
system. To start, the conveying system should
have an adaptable feed rate to enable the system
to be sped up or slowed depending on the size or
volume of the tablets being handled.
Also, the vacuum conveyor’s tubing and piping specifications
along with couplings can be specifically
designed to reduce speed and avoid product damage.
The tubing and piping should have soft curves
to avoid tablet breakage.
Conclusion
Vacuum automation technologies can play a key
roll in streamlining tablet production. By taking the
right precautions in installing a reliable, efficient
vacuum conveying system, manufacturers can increase
their productivity, reduce energy usage
and improve their work environments. As companies
harness vacuum technology to advance tablet
production, more efficient conveying systems will
translate into cost savings, helping tablet manufacturers
stay competitive by enabling them to produce
more affordable prescriptions.
By Häla El Sheemy Washbrook, Business Unit
Manager Pharma & Chem, PIAB
PIAB
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TRACKING &
TRACING
Intelligent coding solutions from Wolke
ACHEMA, Hall 3.1/F32-35
EURO ID, Booth C 7A
Serialization
Automatic fields
(e.g. date, time etc.)
Various codes
(e.g. EAN, Data-Matrix)
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www.wolke.com
WOLKE Inks & Printers GmbH
Ostbahnstraße 116
91217 Hersbruck Germany
Tel. +49 9151- 8161- 0
Fax - 8161- 57 info@wolke.com

34 May 2009
Godiva Chocolatier in Brussels,
Belgium meet the highest quality
standards with the installation of
Self-Cleaning Filters and Compact
Sieves, delivering maximum
customer satisfaction everytime.
Filters and Sieves for the
Highest Quality Chocolate
Godiva Chocolatier was founded 80 years ago
in Brussels, Belgium and supplies its range of
high quality "luxury" chocolates in over 80
countries. Using only the finest chocolate and
highest quality ingredients, Godiva chocolates
are found in some of the most prestigious
stores around the world, from Wanamaker's in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi
Department Store in central Tokyo.
Godiva uses both enrobing and shell moulding
processes to manufacture the various sizes and
shapes of chocolates, the latter being extensively
used in Europe. As with many chocolate
processes, foil is commonly used to wrap chocolate
because of its decorative/luxury appearance
and ease of wrapping varying shapes. However,
this complicates rework processes, since
the foil must be removed beforehand and as a
result it is not uncommon for pieces of foil to
contaminate the chocolate.
To prevent this or any other foreign body contamination
from entering the moulding process,
Godiva has relied upon two large sieving units
installed just before the chocolate depositors,
which is the last stage of the process before chocolate
is poured into the moulds. Although they
have been reasonably effective, metal detectors
would frequently alarm due to small fragments
passing through the units causing costly rework.
With the popularity of their chocolate increasing
and with growing demand, Godiva recognized
the need to review its process with the aim of
gaining zero tolerance on contamination while
improving production efficiency.
At the early stages of the project, Godiva identified
two areas where foreign bodies could
enter the chocolate. Firstly, from the rework
chocolate as it is returned to the storage tanks
where it is mixed with virgin chocolate. Secondly,
due to the nature of chocolate processing, contamination
can be introduced due to large
amounts of pipework and pumps being used to
transport chocolate throughout the process.
As a starting point, Godiva made contact with
their chocolate supplier since every batch of virgin
chocolate entering the Godiva plant is certified
as contamination free. This resulted in a
visit to one of the plants to learn how it was
achieved. The systems used were fully enclosed
self-cleaning filtration units supplied by Russell
Finex. Peter Van Ingelghem, Engineering and Maintenance
Manager of Godiva explains, “As soon
as we saw the installation it was clear that
this was the solution we had been looking for.”
He added “With these systems installed there
have been no reports of contaminated chocolate
being delivered to our factory”.
Without hesitation, Godiva made contact with
the Russell Finex sales office in Mechelen, Belgium
to discuss the project in more detail.
Consequently, an in-depth risk assessment of the
process was developed and, combined with
Godiva’s research and Russell Finex’s experience,
a design was finalised meeting all their objectives.
The chosen solution utilised a combination of
both liquid filtration units and round vibratory
sieves covering two critical control points within
the system. This provided Godiva complete
control on contamination while increasing production
flexibility required to meet market demands.
The liquid filters installed were Russell Eco
Self-Cleaning Filters, one after each storage
tank. These would remove any contaminant
from within the tanks that could have been
introduced through rework. The units were selected
due to their high flow rates and innovative
self-cleaning design meaning operator involvement
is kept to a minimum.
The second control point was just before the depositors.
A bank of Russell Compact Sieves replaced
the two existing sieving units, working
in tandem with the filters. “The Compact 400
sieves were chosen as they fitted neatly into our

existing process without losing the cleanability
of the depositors” states Van Ingelghem.
The installation provided Godiva with a process
that ensured contamination of foreign bodies
was effectively eliminated. “Having a global recall
is something that we are unable to quantify
in terms of costs. However, with the new Russell
systems in place we have complete peace
of mind that our product is being supplied to the
highest standards.” Van Ingelghem concludes;
“In fact it has actually made our metal detectors
virtually redundant since we rarely ever hear
them activated”.
The new installation has given Godiva complete
traceability back to any contamination
source. This has improved maintenance procedures
whilst increasing efficiencies in the
rework processes. Moving forward, Godiva
has recognised the support that Russell Finex
provided throughout the project whilst also
offering a customer care support system that
ensures a fast response to any maintenance
requirements. This was particularly evident at
the early stages when time was spent trying
to select the optimum mesh sizes for the
equipment.
For over 70 years Russell Finex has manufactured
and supplied filters, sieves and separators to improve
product quality, enhance productivity,
safeguard worker health, and ensure liquids
and powders are contamination-free. Throughout
the world, Russell Finex serve a variety of
industries with applications including food,
pharmaceuticals, chemicals, adhesives,
plastisols, paint, coatings, metal powders and
ceramics.
RUSSEL FINEX
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36 May 2009
The Longwatch Video Surveillance
System now has an interface to Flir’s
A-Series Thermal Imaging cameras,
so that thermal images can be
viewed on standard HMI/SCADA
software, such as Wonderware
InTouch or GE Fanuc iFix.
Video Surveillance Software
Integrates Thermal Imaging
The capability to interface the Video Surveillance
System with Thermal Imaging cameras expands
process monitoring, maintenance and process
diagnostics, because the thermal images allow
operators to see product/utility leaks, “hot
spots” in a process, imperfections in finished goods,
and other anomalies. Infrared imaging can also
be used for intrusion monitoring.
Thermal imaging has been used to analyze
processes and for security purposes for years, but
such systems typically have been specialized,
stand-alone or handheld systems. Now, Longwatch
enables real-time thermal images to be
displayed on HMI screens in the control room,
integrated with process displays, so operators
can see what is happening in a process or on an
assembly line. Thermal images can be displayed
side by side with video images on the same
screen, for a complete picture of the process.
The Flir thermal cameras connect to Longwatch
Video Engine software, installed at strategic
sites in the plant, next to process equipment,
and along automation assembly lines. The
video engine continuously records images from
multiple thermal and standard video cameras
onto a local disk for up to 30 days, and sends
“video clips” over the plant network to the
Longwatch Video Control Center (VCC) in the
plant’s control room. The VCC then sends the
clips to HMI/SCADA software, a cellphone or PDA,
and stores them in a Video Historian. Clips can
be sent on a regular scheduled basis, on com-
mand from the HMI/SCADA system, when a
process or assembly step occurs, or in real
time when an alarm occurs. The Longwatch
system also enables cameras to be located in
far remote regions, communicating back to
the central control room over a variety of lowspeed
or high-speed networks.
The thermal camera and the Longwatch software
at the remote site can be configured to alarm when
pre-defined temperature conditions are detected,
such as if a steam leak occurs or a process
becomes too hot or too cold, or if an unexpected
image appears, such as an intruder. The system
can retrieve thermal images from before the
incident occurs—such as 30 seconds before the
alarm—and immediately send a video clip to
the operator when the alarm occurs. Longwatch
creates a “video sequence of events recorder.”
The operator can switch to a live video feed
and monitor the process from the control room.
If more data is needed for a detailed analysis of
the problem, all or part of the Longwatch system’s
video history can be retrieved from the Longwatch
Video Engine in high-resolution format, downloaded
to a thumb drive or DVR, and viewed on a PC.
The Video Historian enables users to acquire and
store video clips linked with process and manufacturing
variables such as time of day, camera
number, batch step, machine ID and other
control system tags. This gives users the ability
to store hourly, daily, or weekly thermographs
of process components to benchmark patterns
and changes over time. It also allows thermal video
clips to be stored for each step of a process, to
document that steps were completed successfully
or for quality control purposes.
The Video Historian allows multiple images to
be displayed at the same time, so engineers can
compare processes side by side. Process managers
may find problems they did not know even
existed and would not have found in the past
without thermal imaging.
Having the ability to see imperfections in a
process is not the only benefit. Thermal imaging
also allows users to see unnecessary usage of equipment,
warning signs that equipment is on the way
out, and gives managers plenty of warning of pending
problems, allowing them to make informed
decisions on how to proceed in certain situations.
FLIR
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SELF-PRIME PUMP
fast priming
The SP22 Series centrifugal pump
with lifts up to 7.62m features a
gooseneck design of the suction
passage, which retains fluid in
the priming chamber for fast repriming.
Powered by magnetic
drive technology, the SP Series
has the ability to run-dry without damage in absence of continuous flow.
With flow rates up to 946lpm, the SP22 is an alternative to more expensive
ETFE-lined ductile iron self-priming pumps. The SP Series mounts
to NEMA and IEC motor frames.
Finish Thompson
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SAFETY MONITOR
for AS-i networks
The Safety Monitor in
Stainless Steel and the
Safety Relay Output Module
are made to match
and can cope efficiently
with many safety-related challenges. A big plant which requires 8 independent
release circuits can be realised with a Safety Monitor
with two integrated safe outputs plus 6 safe Relay Output Modules.
Up to 16 release circuits can be operated by only one Safety Monitor.
The user can also receive the complete diagnosis of all safe outputs
and inputs.
Bihl & Wiedemann
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IN DIALOGUE WITH
TECHNOLOGY
The technology fair for automation
and electronics
Where else could you find out about so many products, trends and
innovations?
Welcome to “go 2009”.
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VIBRATION SENSORS
help protecting pumps
This range of submersible vibration sensors
was specifically designed for operation in
partial or complete immersion in water, making
them suitable for the monitoring of
pumps in a maintenance role. The vibration
sensors are provided with either AC, velocity
or 4-20mA outputs, and are completely
sealed to IP68 for operation in or under
water. The range is also available in ATEX
approved versions, with certification for
operation in explosive liquids and gases.
Hansford Sensors
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SCREENS
as one molded part
future technology
professionals competition
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For Fusion Screens a technology is
employed that ‘fuses’ the screen mesh
to the tension ring. This eliminiates
the use of adhesive, epoxy or silicone in the manufacturing resulting in
a construction that minimizes the potential for contamination. Benefits
include precise repeatable tensioning and engineered uniform integral
strain relief. The screen is comprised of the gasket, strain relief, and screen
frame as one molded part. An optional one-piece center disc with integral
strain relief is available for center support. Available in standard and
Fusion Plus construction, which has FDA approved components for use
in sanitary applications and higher temperature limits.
Sweco
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38 May 2009
NARROW-BEZEL 46” LCD DISPLAY
for tiled video wall applications
The NSL-4601, narrow-bezel
46” LCD
display offers WXGA
resolution. It has been
designed for tiled
video wall applications
in small to
medium-sized control
rooms and is an
ideal collaborative
visualization solution for Emergency Operations
Centers and utilities & process control rooms.
In combination with a dedicated display controller
it allows to present sources in native resolution
without loss of content, or scaled. Multiple
sources (video, PC content or streaming
video) can be presented and positioned anywhere
across the entire LCD stack. It can be combined
with streaming video cards, which allow simultaneous
processing of large amounts of
streaming video signals in real-time with minimal
latency. The video walls can be serviced
from the front and the back. They require no back
room space at all, so they are ideally suited for
control rooms where space is limited. The high
resolution of the tiled video wall allows operators
to sit close by and monitor high-density
information.
Barco
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FFS PACKAGING SYSTEMS
tailored to different requirements
This revised machinery
program for FFS (Form, Fill
and Seal) applications, includes
four different machine
types for varying
output levels up to in excess
of 2,200 sacks/hour.
Rubin is designed for small
or irregularly placed bagging
orders with an output of 400 sacks/h, it is
economically priced and reliable, suited for applications
requiring low level performance or
shifting from manual to automatic processes.
The Opal is developed for FFS packaging applications
involving highly dusty and powdery as well
as non-free flowing products. A closed system ensures
that the difficult to handle products, are bagged
in a controlled manner. The Topas model for allround
bagging applications comes in a version for
consumer products, featuring a handle punch
as well as edge sealing capability, and one for the
high speed bagging of standard plastic resins for
industrial applications. The high-performance
Diamant FFS system features an all-new drive technology
and a specially developed weighing scale.
Designed for high maximum bagging speeds
and equipped with a rotary filling section, it is
suited for consistent and continuous operation.
Windmöller & Hölscher
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GRAVIMETRIC BLENDERS
for up to 7 components and up to 3,000kg/hr
The loss in weight gravimetric
blenders provide
a dosing solution for
blending and extrusion
control for up to 7 components
and up to
3,000kg/hr. They provide
continuous throughput
measurement, and maintain
the extruder throughput
at the desired level,
i.e. Kg/hr control. Haul off
speed measurement can
be added to ensure that the weight per length
is controlled to the desired specification (yield
control). This ensures that the product being
produced is maintained at the desired thickness
without operator intervention. The user-friendly
touch screen control panel provides intuitive
text prompts, the operator can view material
weights and kg/h throughput, and alarm incidents
which are time and date stamped. The electronics
design allows for rapid weight loss measurement
allowing the blender to react to any
change in line speed or screw speed. The blockage/stall
feature will detect a stalled screw or
material blockage while an encoder will provide
instantaneous dosing screw speed data.
TSM Control Systems
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PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
differential, scalable measurement range
The P 26 differential
pressure transducer
meets the high demands
of applications
like clean room monitoring
and offers the
ability to monitor sterile
environments in the packaging machines for
such industries as foods and pharmaceuticals.
Measurement ranges between 100Pa and
100kPa are freely scalable from 10 to 100%, and
provide the option of switching to other units
of measurement like mmH2O, mmHg, etc.
Cyclical self-calibration of the zero point ensures
a high level of measurement stability. Two
cutoff points are available that can be set
freely along the entire measurement range;
these allow the user to connect visual or audible
alarms that would be triggered any time values
fall above or below limits. All measurement
values can be read on an optional graphic
LCD. The instrument can communicate with a
master control unit via an RS 232 interface and
can be mounted either on a wall or on top-hat
rails. A hand-held unit can be used as a configurator
for the one-time calibration when using
more than one of the affordable P 26 pressure
transducer without a display.
Halstrup-Walcher
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FLOW CONTROLLER
integrates sensor, electronics and valve
The LiquidFlow Controller
integrates sensor, control
electronics and proportional
valves in a single
compact device making it
suitable for applications
requiring the fully-automatic
metered dosing of
small amounts of liquids.
It is designed for the dynamic
control or metering of liquids such as
deionised or demineralised water, methanol
or low-viscosity oils. The controller offers measurement
and dosage of liquids with a nominal
flow rate of 0.6 to 36 l/h and a span of 1:10.
Thanks to its compact design, the controller can
be installed in difficult locations, such as directly
behind angled piping. The device is available
in a IP65 version for rough environments. The
integration of sensor, control electronics and actuator
makes it no longer necessary to design
complex individual components, and avoids
interface-related communication difficulties.
The digital controller offers flow-rate measurements
without moving parts inside the
medium flow. The Integrated prefilter is replaceable.
The interfaces include analogue/digital
via field bus or RS232/RS485.
Bürkert
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LONGLIVED PUMPS
with electronic monitoring module
The company now offers
additional protection
for the
longevity of its
pumps. The Allready
Box is an electronic
module that continuously
monitors a
pump’s operational
state. In the event of
operational deviations
or disturbances, it immediately
emits a warning. In urgent cases it
triggers an alarm and even has the ability to
switch the pump off in hazardous conditions and
switch over to a secondary unit. This monitoring
device can be mounted on new pumps or
retrofitted to existing pumps at any time. One
sensor measures the liquid level in a leak can
below the shaft seal. A second sensor monitors
the temperature at the bearing bracket. If one
of the values reaches a critical value the device
will trigger an optical warning. If the level
or temperature continues to climb and exceeds
a second limit value, it will trigger an alarm. Signals
can also be forwarded to external displays
and integrated into the customer’s structures,
such as an existing control center.
Allweiler
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OVERPRESSURE ENCLOSURE
for explosion-proof areas
This enclosure is designed for an operating
pressure of 1.5 to 2.0mbar, in accordance
with the DIN EN 60079-0 and
DIN EN 60079-2 standards. This way, an
explosion-free zone exists in the enclosure
interior. The enclosure features a cooling
output of up to 3.0kW thanks to a cooling
concept especially developed for areas
with a risk of explosion. The overpressure
enclosure is available in spray finished
sheet steel or stainless steel, and can be fitted with a roof.
Rittal
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SUPER SEAL AND CUP SEAL
minimise the risks of glass inclusion
Wherever high-speed bottling is required, such as with beer,
wines, ciders, water or carbonated drinks, in case of bottle
breakages there is always the risk of glass inclusion in
seals and centering cups. The Super Seal and new cup seal manufactured from polyurethane
with a patented auto-decontamination system minimises strongly this risk. The choice
of materials was crucial in maximising safety and improving efficiency. These seals
are FDAapproved and have an increased lifespan which is on average twice as long
as the one of comparable cups and seals manufactured from rubber based materials.
They are coloured coded so that it becomes very easy for users and maintenance
staff to identify the right cup or seal for the right bottle filler. Furthermore they
offer superior changeability, wearability and sanitation and they help on saving costs.
Uni-Spray Systems
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MASS FLOW CONTROLLER
with ANSI or DIN flanges
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The Max-Trak model 180 industrial
mass flow meters and controllers
are now available with 316 stainless
steel (ANSI or DIN) flange mounting
for gas flow rates up to 1000 SLPM
(pipe sizes up to 1 inch / 25mm). The design enhancement expands the
processes and applications where it can be installed. The model has accuracy
(+/-1% of FS) and repeatability (+/-0.2% of FS) coupled with unsurpassed
instrument stability resulting from a patented, inherently-linear
design, advanced platinum sensor technology, and a valve that is
strong, flexible and forgiving.
Sierra Instruments
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FANLESS NANOSERVER
for mobile applications
The compact NanoServer E3-COM is
an industrial computer that integrates
a baseboard in mini ITX format.
Peripheral devices can easily be
connected via the four USB 2.0 ports.
Furthermore it has two PCI buses, one
MiniPCI bus and one gigabit Ethernet
interface. It has a solid industrial PC housing with dimensions of
220x220x110mm, and contains a 2.5-inch hard disk with 80GB capacity
designed to operate in a temperature range of -20 to 75°C. It runs
under Windows XP.
DSM Computer
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Your heating solution Your heating solution ATEX heated lines
For gas sampling in hazardous areas
Complete system, ready to connect, tested and certified according to ATEX.
For zones 1/2 (gas) and 21/22 (dust)
Temperatures up to 200 °C (class T6 - T3)
Very flexible easy installation
Send your inquiry to sales@winkler.eu
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WEIGHFEEDER
available in a hygienic design
The Multidos L Weighfeeder
is designed for
gravimetric feeding
tasks or when recording
mass flows of special
products. The system
is economic,
space-saving and virtuallymaintenancefree.
Available as an open design and with a dustproof
housing variant it is either supplied in its
standard or special designs for different industry
sectors. The weighfeeder is available with
a hygienic design which satisfies the most
stringent hygienic requirements of the food
industry. The standardised modular system
with a band width of 300 to 1,200mm and
wheel bases of between 1,000 and 3,500mm
is available in 100% stainless steel. Its maximum
output is 170m 3 /hr. With integrated weighing
technology the system handles a wide variety
of products such as cocoa powder, cereals, salt
or freeze-dried vegetables. The open variant is
also used for special applications in the meatprocessing
industry, for example when making
mincemeat or sausages. The system can be
integrated in bus connections such as Profibus
DP, Ethernet or DeviceNet.
Schenck Process
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CORIOLIS FLOW METERS
compact, capacity of up to 30 kg/h
The mini CORI-FLOW is
a compact Coriolis Mass
Flow Meter/Controller
for measurement and
control of (very) low flow
rates. Its full scale capacity
has been extended
from 1kg/h to 30kg/h.
The instruments are suitable
for both liquid and
gas flow applications.
The design of the sensor features superior response
time and high accuracy, irrespective
of changing operating conditions with regard
to pressure, temperature, density, conductivity
and viscosity. The effective turndown is no
less than 1000:1, with easy, on-site possibility
for the user to re-range the instrument to his
requirements. The instruments have a robust IP65
weatherproof housing and are available with approval
for use in hazardous areas (ATEX Cat.3
Zone 2). Features include: state-of-the-art
digital technology, standard analogue and RS-
232 communication, optional fieldbus interfaces
and additional functions such as alarms, totaliser
(to measure fluid consumption) and batch dosing.
The instruments feature fluid temperature
and density as secondary digital outputs.
Bronkhorst High-Tech
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LIQUID TURBINE FLOW METER
for mobile fuel operations
The portable Daniel Series
500 Liquid Turbine Flow Meter
serves the need for highly
accurate flow measurement
in road tanker off-loading
and can be used as a
check meter at loading points
in distribution terminals. It
can also be mounted to loading
arms to monitor the performance
of other meters
during loading operations
in distribution terminals,
and is easily removed when the verification is
complete. A bladed rotor turns at a speed proportional
to rate of flow, this rotation is sensed
by electrical pickoffs. The resultant signal is used
as an input to the intrinsically safe electronic
totaliser, which displays flow rate and total
volume. All the electronics are located in the
water-tight aluminium housing and are easily
accessible from the outside. The device is suited
for measurement of various refined and
light hydrocarbon products, including gasoline
and diesel fuels. It is offered in DN80 and
DN100 line sizes with extended flow ranges of
246 to 2460 litres/minute and 378.5 to 3785
litres/minute respectively.
Emerson Process Management
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WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINTS
interface according to IEEE802.11n
The industrial-grade
wireless LAN access
points feature a wireless
interface in compliance
with IEEE802.11n (draft
2.0). The new wireless
standard permits similar
transfer rates as
achieved by a Fast Ethernet
cable. MiMo (multiple
input, multiple
output) send and receive
technology provides
significantly higher reach, reliability and
stability of wireless transmissions both in the
2.4GHz and in the 5GHz frequency range. Moreover,
MiMo is particularly suitable for applications
where typical industrial interferences
must be expected, such as reflexions. WLAN devices
equipped with wireless interfaces according
to older IEEE802.11a/b/g/h standards
also benefit from the greater reach of the new
access points. The IWLAN access points are offered
in two models: BAT300-Rail, designed
for installation on standard rails in control cabinets,
and BAT300-F with housings rated to
protection classes IP65 and IP67 for direct
field installation.
Belden
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TEMPERATURE DATA LOGGER
miniature, for up to +150°C
The EBI 11 miniature temperature data logger
is designed to monitor temperatures up to
+150°C in very narrow spaces. In the medical
sector, it is used for the validation of small
steam sterilising apparatus and cleaning disinfectors.
It is available in three versions: with a
fixed 18mm sensor for use in bottles, tins and
bags (adaptors for tins and special bottle sizes
are available) and with a flexible 50 or 100mm
sensor for use in steam sterilising apparatus and
cleaning disinfectors. It is accurate over a
range of temperatures from 0 to 150°C (±0.1°C)
with a resolution of 0.01°C. It stores up to
16,000 measured values, and has an adjustable
logging interval from 1 sec to 24 hours. The device
works with the Winlog.pro software and is
downloaded via the IF 200 interface. Battery life
depends on the sampling rate and the temperature
of use. With a logging interval of 1 sec,
18 days is typical, and with an interval of 1 min
the lifetime is 40 weeks. The IP68 logger measures
only 16.5 x 22mm (without sensor).
ebro Electronic
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EMISSION SPECTROMETERS
enable reliable biodiesel analysis
The Radial Plasma
View iCAP 6000 Series
of ICP emission
spectrometers
achieves dependable
monitoring of elemental
contaminants
in biodiesel. The dedicated radial plasma view configuration
provides analytical capabilities for important
elements such as sulfur and phosphorus
while the matrix tolerance (EMT) torch and swing
frequency RF generator easily handle organic
matrix samples and ensures improved stability.
The EN 14214 and ASTM D6751 standards require
that the concentrations of elemental contaminants
in biodiesel are regularly monitored and specify
the method for its analysis. The radial view offers
an alternative to axial view ICPs, considerably increasing
analytical sensitivity for important elements
like phosphorus and sulfur. The spectrometers
have wavelength coverage from 166 to
847nm with full frame capability, offering full spectrum
trend analysis and contamination identification
between batches of biodiesel produced. The
systems are fitted with a 4th generation CID
detector and incorporate fully automated wavelength
calibration and offset correction capabilities
for long term stability.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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ASEPTIC DIAPHRAGM VALVES
enable reduced cleaning cycle times
The extensive
range of aseptic
diaphragm valves
have many applications
in the
pharmaceutical,
cosmetics and life science markets and their CD-
SA design, enables savings to be made in the
time taken for system cleaning and sterilising.
Their sealing performance and the elimination
of crevices at the diaphragm joint, enables
SIP cycle times to be reduced and the time
and chemical volume of CIP systems is also reduced.
The range comprises the KMD, KMA
and Steripur styles, all with stainless steel
316L bodies which have contoured and streamlined
surfaces and are self draining. The compact
Steripur is a high cycle, piston design
with stainless steel actuator suited to manifold
valve assemblies. The KMA range features a diaphragm
or piston actuator with stainless steel
support for steam applications. The compact KMD
range has a highly smooth exterior making it
suitable for washdown applications. Available
in sizes from DN4 to DN100mm, the range is
completed with the option to supply as a welded
assembly or as a multiport design for mixing
and blending applications.
Asco Numatics
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OIL-INJECTED COMPRESSORS
increased efficiency & remote monitoring
Oil-injected
screw compressors
of the 11-
9 0 k W
GA/GA+/GA
VSD range feature
new compressor
controls.
Elektronikon
Graphic and the integrated Energy Saving (ES)
Systems ES4/6i, contribute to an increasing compressed
air efficiency, resulting in lower operating
costs. In addition, free online visualization
enables remote monitoring, allowing for anticipation
of operating and maintenance needs. The
Elektronikon Graphic measures several compressor
and dryer parameters while several built-in
algorithms allow saver cycles for both fan and
dryer. Additional features such as dual pressure
band and timer based controls enable maximized
energy savings by matching the operating
pressure to the customer’s air demand. An optionally
integrated Energy Saving Control System
ES6i is capable of regulating and sequencing
up to 6 variable or fixed speed compressors;
while optimizing the customer’s installation by
reducing the overall working pressure band of
each compressor to meet the varying air demand.
Atlas Copco Airpower
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RADAR SENSORS
temperature range up to 450°C
More than
200,000 Vegapuls
radar sensors are
installed and operate
all over the
world. The Vegapuls
plicsplus
represents the
next generation
of the tried pulse
radar technology.
Through the extension
of the temperature range to 450°C
and the higher chemical resistance of the antennas,
the sensor has a much wider application
spectrum. It features additional housing versions,
an optimised connection concept and simplified
operation thanks to clear adjustment parameters
allowing for easy setup and commissioning.
Its microprocessors provide power for
the signal analysis and enable complex processing
algorithms. The electronic components allow
for fast signal evaluation and a differentiation
between product level and vessel installations
enabeling the sensors to follow quick level
changes. This accommodates the recent
market trend of implementing smaller vessels
with shorter filling and emptying cycles.
Vega
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VISION SENSOR
as presence or measurement sensor
The Checker 3G
series of vision
sensors offer simple
setup, integrated
part detection,
lighting,
I/O and job
change all in a
rugged IP67 housing. The user chooses whether
to configure the sensor as a presence sensor or
measurement sensor. Presence sensors verify
that features are present. Measurement sensors
verify that features are the correct height,
width and/or diameter. In either mode, there
is no limit to the number of part features that
a single device can check. Checker is also able
to detect and track over 6,000ppm in varying
positions along the production line, overcoming
imprecise part positioning and delivering
consistent, precisely timed pass/fall results. It
does not require a PC for setup. Instead, the SensorView
Teach Pendant, with its One-Click Setup
TM technology, allows the user to set up jobs
right on the line and has them running in a matter
of minutes. A single teach pendant can be
used to set up any number of sensors and can
remain connected for real-time application
monitoring.
Cognex
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Upcoming
MAY
• Control
events
5 - 8 May, Stuttgart, Germany
www.control-messe.de
• Achema
11 - 15 May, Frankfurt, Germany
www.achema.de
• Balttechnika
20 - 23 May, Vilnius, Lithuania
www.litexpo.lt
• Autopromotec
20 - 24 May, Bologna, Italy
www.autopromotec.it
• Sensor + Test
26 - 28 May, Nuremberg, Germany
www.sensor-test.de
JUNE
• Progressive Manufacturing
Summit 2009
9 - 11 June, Sarasota FL, USA
www.managingautomation.com/summit
• Hape
16 - 19 June, Poznan, Poland
http://hape.mtp.pl/en
SEPTEMBER
• Go Automation
1 - 4 September, Basel, Switzerland
www.go-automation.ch
• Valve World
23 - 24 September, Suzhou, China
www.valve-world.net
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics
23 - 25 September, Helsinki, Finland
www.finnexpo.fi
• Automaatio
23 - 25 September, Helsinki, Finland
www.finnexpo.fi
• Fachpack
29 September - 1 October, Nuremberg, Germany
www.fachpack.de
OCTOBER
• EMO
5 - 10 October, Milan, Italy
www.emo-milan.com
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42 May 2009
Companies
in this issue
A Allweiler 38
Asco Numatics 41
Atlas Copco - Industrial Air Div. 41
AUMA Riester 25
B Barco 38
BASF 27
Baumer Bourdon-Haenni 10
Belden 40
Bihl & Wiedemann 37
Biohit 29
Bosch Packaging Technology 8
Bronkhorst High-Tech 40
Bürkert 15, 38
C CLPA 6
Cognex 41
D DSM Computer 39
E ebro Electronic 40
Emerson Process Management 40, 44
Energair Solutions 16
F Finish Thompson 37
Flir Systems 36
Fluid Metering 39
Fox 31
G Gemü Apparatebau 21
Georgin 35
Gneuß Kunststofftechnik 28
Go Automation 37
GSR Ventiltechnik 17
H Halstrup-Walcher 38
Hansford Sensors 37
HIMA Paul-Hildebrandt 26
K Krohne 13
M Meister 31
Mentor 27
Mettler Toledo 29
N Nikkiso - KSB 20
Nitto Kohki 35
O Omega Engineering 2
P Pepperl+Fuchs 9, 12
Piab 32
R Rembe 29
Rittal 39
Russel Finex 34
S Schaeffler 29
Schenck Process 40
Sensor Technology 30
Sierra Instruments 39
SKF 14
Stauff 29
Sweco 37
T Thermo Fisher Scientific 40
Trelleborg 24
TSM Control Systems 38
U Uni-Spray Systems 39
V Vega Grieshaber 7, 41
W Watson-Marlow 18
Windmöller & Hölscher 38
Winkler 39
Wolke 33
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