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Viscosity-controlled nozzle-typeseparators Westfalia Separator ®viscon ®also improve the treatment of starter culturesand the recovery of hormones andpharmaceutical proteins. Even in conjunctionwith fluctuating feed conditions,Westfalia Separator ® viscon ® nozzles automaticallyensure a constant discharge concentration.By placing the Westfalia Separator ®viscon ® nozzles on the bowl head insteadof the periphery, the pressure on theseparated cells is also much lower.Hygienic designWith a welding method developed byGEA Westfalia Separator, the spacers canbe welded on to the discs without anygaps. The result: dead legs in whichbacteria can collect and pose a risk toproduct purity are reliably prevented. Afurther benefit is the fact that seals andseal grooves do not feature any deadlegs, and maximum surface qualitiesensure optimum cleaning capability ofthe separators.Tested safetyThe function entity comprising the separator,control and sterile package whichis configured to meet the user’s specificrequirements is assembled on a baseframe, automated and subjected to afunction test (FAT) before being deliveredto the customer. The latter also comprisesa steam sterilisation test for eachpackage unit on up to six measuringpoints. On the premises of the user, it isonly necessary to connect the lines forproduct and operating media.GMP-compliant documentationWestfalia Separator ® caretechnologyof course includes the complete documentationin accordance with currentGMP requirements. For this purpose,GEA Westfalia Separator set up a separateGMP group a few years ago, and thisgroup comprises all relevant departments.The team meets at frequent intervals towork new market developments into thedocuments and accordingly implementnew requirements. The documents andstaff are consequently always kept up todate which means safety for the user.5GEA Westfalia Separator