PCN Europe March 2011

Hannover Messe, 4-8 April

Technology and Innovation

Category: Equipment and Services
Reference: 34029

Stainless steel sanitary valves, pumps, tubes

Used for food, beverage, pharmacy, biology engineering, water treatment, cosmetic, petroleum and chemical industry area

Category: Pumps, Valves and Fittings
Reference: 34093

Industrial automation products

measurement and control instrumentation for scientific, industrial and automation applications

Category: Automation and Communication
Reference: 34201

Double seat valves

for highly automated system

Category: Pumps, Valves and Fittings
Reference: 34473

Using the FH series double seat valve offers hygienic and aseptic processors the ability to establish automated multiple routings with complete confidence. The material of the double seat valve is 316L, and the elastomers in EPDM, NBR or FPM are all FDA conforming. It is suitable for CIP and SIP applications. FH series Including FH6 seat lift, FH8 cavity spray, FH5 mixpoof change-over, FH4 tank bottom and FH3 tank bottom change-over valves. The double seat valves can add a vapor barrier for air isolating  according to process requirements. Valve sizes are available from DN40-DN100, with various connection options including hygienic couplings flanges, clamp,welding and union connections.

VEGAMIP microwave barrier

Maintenance-free technology for level switching under rough conditions

Category: Pumps, Valves and Fittings
Reference: 34474

Pressure sensor

with extended range

Category: Measurement and Instrumentation
Reference: 34502

The SDP2108-R sensor measures air flows in medical ventilation applications. The differential pressure sensor combines high speed and high accuracy with an extended measuring range of 0 to 3500Pa. The device is based on the and has has similar mechanical, electrical and physical characteristics. The sensor is fully calibrated and temperature compensated. It also features a fast response time of 8ms and provides an analog output signal with a range of 0-4V. The root square output enables very accurate measurements at small differential pressure levels, while at the same time allowing the sensor to cover a wide dynamic measuring range. The sensor utilizes the principle of thermal flow measurement to achieve high sensitivity and accuracy even with very small differential pressures. Unlike membrane-type differential pressure sensors, this sensor exhibits very high stability and freedom from zero point drift.

Waste water treatment system

uses electrocoagulation technology

Category: Processing Machinery
Reference: 34521

Water Treatment is a field of expertise that is rapidly growing through sustainability and green technology for treatment of wash water and waste water. Electrocoagulation is a green technology that uses a very low voltage DC electrical charge to clean the water. It uses a proprietary treatment chamber where the DC current is applied to treat a wide range of differing waste streams containing heavy metals, oil & grease, TSS and more. Not only are heavy metals and other difficult toxins removed from the water, but they are also oxidized and generally will pass a TCLP test. Electrocoagulation can be used to treat municipal, industrial, commercial waste water (e.g. storm water, equipment wash water, marine wash water, metals removal…etc.). The contaminated water is given a small electrical charge in the ElectroCell. The reaction is immediate, separating the contaminants from the water. This removes contaminants that other water treatment options (filtration, bioremediation and chemical treatment…etc.) are unsuccessful in treating. The system can process from 20 to 1500 liters per minute and is typically of quality that can be recycled or discharged to a sewer and in some cases discharged to surface water also; average treatment cost is about €0.00 per gallon making the ElectroPulse an economical solution. The OilTrap ElectroPulse is 100% automated by a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). The PLC manages all system processes, monitors operation and errors and provides direct communication to the factory which significantly reduces operator interface. OilTrap is constantly designing water treatment solutions to keep customers in environmental compliance and meeting their treatment objectivesas well as offering customized and modular for accommodating floor space. Edited by Constanze Schmitz

Rugged conductivity sensor

for high pressure, high temperature environments

Category: Measurement and Instrumentation
Reference: 34564

The CSX2 Conductivity Sensor is a rugged conductivity sensor for high pressure, high temperature environments. The two-electrode sensor measures electrolytic conductivity at a range of 1.0-50,000 µS. It is designed for high temperature service up to 200°C at pressures of 17 bar. At temperatures below 100°C, it is rated for pressures up to 28 bar. The sensor features rugged construction with a 316 stainless steel outer body and center electrode, separated by a PEEK internal insulator. All possible leak paths are double-sealed with EPR O-rings for maximum on-stream reliability. Industrial hot water processes are a severe environment for any elastomer, and this redundant design increases the reliability of the CSX2. It is suitable for use in petrochemical refining, electric power generation, food/beverage, metals/mining or anywhere high pressure steam boilers are in use.

Flow meter

suitable for aseptic processing

Category: Measurement and Instrumentation
Reference: 34565

The IZMAG stainless steel electromagnetic flow meters are designed to meet the needs of the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. They offer accuracy and reliability, visual display, 360° positioning, and Bluetooth compatibility for simple data gathering. Like all electromagnetic flow meters it has no moving parts, offers bi-directional metering for all conductive liquids and is suitable for use at high temperatures or under vacuum conditions. The sensor's flexible design enables the customisation of the flow meter to provide additional functionality such as: filling control, flow control, data capture or printing of on-the-spot reports. The meter is suitable for aseptic processing: no snags or corners in which bacteria can grow, and can be cleaned and steamed in place (CIP/SIP). As an option the device is compatible  with Profibus and HART protocols,  and complies with all EU regulations and certified to OILM R117-1.

Brewery’s logistics center

uses mechanical and electronic drive technology

Category: Motion Technology
Reference: 34578

Nord Drivesystems provides drives and gears for the packaging, palleting and transport technology systems designed and installed by BMS Maschinenfabrik in the new factory of the Hacklberger Beverage company. Decentralised capability, high positioning accuracy and low energy consumption of the drive solutions are key success factors for this new installation producing up to 36 000 bottles per hour.     The Hacklberger Getränke- und Logistikcenter (Hacklberger Beverages and Logistics Center) (HGL) founded in 1998, is a spin-off of the Hacklberger brewery, where according to historical documents, beer has been brewed since 1618. The company supplies about 1,200 beverage dealers and is one of the largest breweries in the German area of Bavaria. The beverages bottled here include 14 different types of beer, 25 types of alcohol-free beer, four types of mineral water and 12 kinds of merchandise. Over 300,000 hectolitres leave the production facilities each year; and the new bottling plant fills up to 36,000 bottles per hour.     Consumers usually tend to put a mixture of various bottles type into the crate in order to return it to the store. This is difficult to manage when the crates of mixed bottles arrive at Hacklberger. On arrival the crates are loaded on to a conveyor system that brings them into the actual production hall. Then the crates are put onto a specific dedicated belt where they are automatically identified and moved to the appropriate storage areas. Bottles and crates which are not recognized are arranged into the correct sequence for manual sorting. The crates then pass through a crate-washing system. In the next stage the screw caps are removed from the bottles as necessary. Crown caps and other closures are also removed here. The bottles are then conveyed to the washing system. After a sophisticated washing process the bottles are checked for damage and dirt or defective bottles are automatically rejected. After the bottles are refilled with beverage they are automatically fitted with screw caps or crown closures and labelled. In the next stage they are conveyed to the output station, where the bottles are packed into crates and then stacked on pallets. Once the pallets have been banded, they are finally transferred back to the central storage area.     Packaging, palleting and transport technology are provided by a single source, the BMS Maschinenfabrik company. "One of the important things was the interaction of automated technology, as well as the possibility of being able to use the various containers which are unpacked by the system using a wide range of sorting methods. Customers always come to us when they require a special solution which seems impossible. That is so to speak our 'niche' ", explains Gerhard Bielmeier, designer at BMS Maschinenfabrik.     "It is the speed of the system which is decisive, and the speed is provided by the drive units. Therefore, the drive technology is the decisive factor for the productivity of our systems. Our success is certainly partly due to the innovative drive technology from Getriebebau Nord which we have used consistently for many years.” says Bielmeier.     Nord mechanical and electronic drive technology is used in the BMS packaging, palleting and conveyor systems. Decentralised system concepts are be implemented with the compact trio SK 300E, a combination of a geared motor and a fully equipped frequency inverter. The SK 300E frequency inverter is mounted directly on the motor and is therefore integrated into the drive unit. The inverter has a maximum protection class of IP55 or IP66. The CANopen interface on the frequency inverter enables the parameterization and control of the devices. Up to 127 participants can be addressed on a single bus. In addition to decentralized drive units, centrally installed SK 700E series frequency inverters are also used. They include POSICON positioning control, which enables the implementation of relative or absolute position control. "The additional positioning possibilities simplify the task of the control system. For example there is the possibility of using a photoelectric beam detector to directly control the drive unit, so that it stops or starts again. That is easy to program", says Bielmeier.     The drive units are equipped with an energy-saving motor and a two-stage bevel helical gear unit with 97% efficiency. Furthermore all equipment is painted with an environmentally friendly paint, and biodegradable oil is used for lubrication. With their sensorless current vector control, the frequency inverters also ensure optimum adaptation of the drive units to the application parameters and process conditions. As well as this the trio SK 300E units have low electromagnetic emissions: supply cables between the inverter and the motor are not needed and therefore cannot be a source of EMC interference. Integrated mains filters keep the supply network free of interference.     The trio SK 300E combines the frequency inverter, the motor and the gear unit into a compact unit which includes a main filter. The inverter unit is plugged on to the modified motor terminal box (Adapter Unit). Drives with ISD current vector control provide high starting torque and considerable overload reserves. This robustness makes them usable in almost any application. The SK 300E is resistant to typical sources of interference such as fluctuations in mains voltage or rapid temperature changes. The devices are especially easy to control and programme. The decentralized drive units can be coupled to overriding control systems by means of all common field bus systems, ranging from Profibus-DP to Canopen/DeviceNet and InterBus or an ASI interface. For local manual operation the frequency inverter with rotary knobs on the front panel is available: directly on the machine, they allow changes to the speed and direction of rotation with a single step. The new SK 225E and SK 235E models with an onboard AS interface from the SK 200E series are available with outputs from 0.25 to 7.5 kW. SK 200E inverters are directly mounted on the motor terminal box, in order to create combined, fully integrated drive units for use in the field. For AS-i wiring, only the yellow bus cable needs to be connected. These robust, reliable and economic systems are suitable for large plant installations, e.g. conveyors, and are specially optimized for price-sensitive market segments.     Designed for the medium to high power range, the SK 700E is optionally available with the POSICON position control function, which enables movement to up to 252 positions. Optional modules are available to suit all common field buses, so that the SK 700E inverter can be smoothly integrated into existing automation architectures. In addition, the device has a TTL rotary encoder input and an SSI interface for the direct connection of absolute encoders. As standard, the devices are equipped with a brake chopper and mains filter (for limit curve A as per EN 55011, up to 22kW). The combination of a high performance inverter and extensive protection and monitoring systems for the inverter and the motor ensures the great reliability of the system.   Edited by Constanze Schmitz