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Double-diaphragm pumps

April 15, 2016

Almatec plastic and metal air-operated double-diaphragm pumps are 1935/2004/EC compliant, making them suitable for a variety of sanitary and hygienic applications that involve food contact.

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Slurry pumps

April 11, 2016

Engineered for solids handling, BJM XP-SKX Series submersible slurry pumps are available with an explosion-proof motor for installation in Class I, Division 1, Group C & D hazardous locations.

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Rotary vacuum pumps

April 7, 2016

PISCO rotary vacuum pumps feature minimum clearance between the rotor and cylinder wall.

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Twin screw pump

January 19, 2016

Providing pulsation-free operation, the ITT Bornemann SLH-4G hygienic twin screw pump is intended for sensitive food and beverage processes.

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Electric gear pumps

January 13, 2016

Clark Solutions UP2 self-priming electric gear pumps come in 12 and 24VDC versions with flow rates to 2.6 gpm for water and 52.9 gph for oil.

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Wilden Saniflo HS air-operated double-diaphragm pumps comply with EHEDG, 3-A, CE, ATEX, USP Class VI, 1935/2004/EC and FDA CFR 21.177 requirements for use in a variety of hygienic food processing applications.

Food Safety

3-A SSI and EHEDG: Yin & yang

For the last 20 years, 3-A SSI and EHEDG have been working together to create a synergistic set of hygienic design, testing and implementation standards for process equipment.

Wayne Labs

October 13, 2015

No one ever said 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI) and the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) guidelines were supposed to be compatible or directly interchangeable in an “apples to apples” sense. In fact, they were conceived at different times, in different parts of the world and with different needs in mind.

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Rotary lobe pump

September 21, 2015

The NETZSCH all-metal TORNADO T2 rotary lobe pump is engineered for the hygienic processing of sensitive food industry products.

Field Reports

Reliable, efficient vacuum supply for quality cheesemaker

Cheddar production plant spends less on energy and maintenance costs after installing claw vacuum pumps.

August 17, 2015

Glanbia Nutritionals in Ireland operates one of the world’s most modern production facilities, manufacturing high-quality, matured cheddar cheese.

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Decentralized AC drive

August 15, 2015

Used with pump and conveyor technologies, the NORD SK 180E decentralized AC vector drive features 3 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, an integrated 24V power supply and an onboard AS interface.