Burkert Fluid Control Systems

Maximum system availability and process reliability for pneumatic controllers is the goal of a partnership between Bürkert and Siemens. The result of the cooperation is the new Type 8647 AirLINE SP valve island, which is compatible with the Siemens I/O system SIMATIC ET 200SP. Bürkert will present the valve island system at SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg from 22nd to 24th November 2016.

The Type 8619 multiCELL controller from Burkert is a popular choice for delivering multi-channel measurement and control for a range of sensors. Now the benefits for process control systems have been extended with the addition of Ethernet connectivity, which will reduce installation time and greatly improve the connectivity of the control network.

Industries that employ micro dosing technology such as pharmaceuticals, medical applications and inkjet printing represent a diverse variety of applications. What is essential is that the most appropriate design and materials choice can be made for each one. Author: Tony Brennan, Field Segment Manager Gas & Micro for Bürkert Fluid Control Systems.

It can be a challenge to maintain efficiency in manufacturing processes that rely on rapid temperature change, they are energy intensive and will often form a natural bottle-neck in an overall process. Implementing a new control strategy that is both more accurate and responsive can therefore bring improvements to both productivity and process efficiency.

  Manufacturing processes that operate under hygienic conditions are arguably under more pressures to increase efficiency and reduce waste due to high relative operating costs. However, this specialist area is required to prioritise cleanliness and precision ahead of other considerations, which can lead to some cost saving opportunities being missed.

Launching two new electromotive process valves, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, designed Types 3360 & 3361 to represent the latest innovation offering a precision control solution without the need for compressed air. Designed as a complete unit, the new valves provide a robust, highly efficient solution suitable for applications in the food and beverage industry where reliability, precision and clean operation are also key factors.

Modern hygienic fluid control applications demand very high standards in terms of cleanliness, not only for the components directly in contact with the process medium, but also for the external surfaces. Designing and installing complete fluid control systems that meet these stringent criteria requires expert design capabilities and innovative manufacturing facilities, as well as a considerable understanding of the applications.

Partly due to the necessity of reducing production costs, but also to help meet food safety standards and personnel safety legislation, the food and beverage industry has embraced automation. By taking a modular approach to automation, plant owners can gradually introduce new technologies and expand the number of automated processes, in order to maintain productivity and keep up with the latest safety legislation.

One of the most common functions for process control is level sensing, but it also uses a wide range of technologies to achieve the same goal. Therefore it is important to select the correct design for each application to ensure a reliable and accurate system. Bürkert UK’s, Midlands Area Technical Sales and Sensors worker, Greg Wainhouse, explained some of the various designs which are available.

In any industry the use of burners requires careful gas control to maintain a uniform process and to achieve maximum efficiency and of course for safety. Achieving higher levels of gas metering precision and integrating the function into a system can be difficult, but Bürkert’s new package can be customised to suit a range of applications that employs the latest in precision mass-flow control technology.

Taking a modular approach to automation, plant owners can slowly introduce new technologies and expand on the numbers of automated processes, as the food and beverage industry has embraced automation.

Bürkert has announced the launch of its new Virtual Water Treatment Works (VWTW). Designed to allow easy online access to the latest Bürkert water industry products, the virtual site shows products in the context of their application. It combines interactive content such as videos and animated 3D renders with information essentials such as downloadable brochures and latest news feeds.

Increasing pressure to reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere has led to a number of design changes for internal combustion engines as well as addition investment by coal fired power stations and waste incinerators. As attention turns to the oxides of nitrogen, which are collectively known as NOx gases, commercial diesel engine manufacturers, amongst others, are looking for packaged solutions that will deliver reliable emissions control.

Our ability to preserve food has a long history - with more recent developments being directed by the desire to maintain nutritional value in addition to the original taste and texture of the food. Research in this field within the UK is helping to develop new techniques that can be applied on an industrial scale and one company at the forefront of this field is Campden BRI.

Designing and manufacturing one-off pieces of equipment requires considerable engineering skill, especially when that equipment is required to control combustible gases and deliver precisely repeatable results. So when Saflame was approached to design an experimental combustion rig which required precise, independent control of three gases, it turned to Bürkert Fluid Control Systems to provide the solution.

New electromotive process valves (Types 3360 & 3361) from Bürkert are the company’s latest innovation, offering precision control without the need for compressed air. The new valves are designed as a complete unit and provide a robust, highly efficient solution suitable for process applications where reliability and precision are key factors.

Process control systems in almost every industry are becoming more complex; they are subject to greater scrutiny due in part to the demand for improved efficiency, regulatory compliance and higher levels of automation and plant integration. The need for bespoke or low volume system design is also growing as a result. Bürkert has addressed this challenge by developing the Systemhaus approach, where regional technology solutions centres sit between the sales offices and larger-scale manufacturing facilities, solving problems and building innovative systems on-demand.

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has recently launched the latest incarnation of its diaphragm valve body that has been manufactured using hydroforming technology to deliver a number of benefits. Designed for use in hygienic process applications, the new tube valve body meets the latest standards for pharmaceutical, cosmetic as well as food and beverage industries.

In recent years there has been significant growth in the use and diversity of different techniques for metal surface treatment, thanks to the ability of these processes to alter the surface properties of a material without affecting the bulk characteristics. In order to gain maximum benefit from these techniques it is essential that the process systems employed on the application machines use highly precise and dependable gas control and flow measurement equipment.

Desktop autoclaves are extremely useful for providing quick, reliable sterilisation for small implements when space is at a premium. Traditionally these machines have been expensive and high maintenance; however through the reliability of Bürkert’s solenoid valve range, MDS Medical Ltd has changed the status-quo to offer high performance, low maintenance desktop autoclaves at reasonable prices.