Jun 14, 2011
A day, a week, a month—or maybe a year! What are your expectations? This is the most common question asked by customers regarding sanitary hose assemblies. The question itself is difficult (but not impossible) to answer due to the unique applications that vary from one facility to another. Some reasons for premature failure are...
May 5, 2011
Over the years we have seen many changes in sanitary processing equipment, especially with smaller items like pumps, valves, etc. What is the reason for this? Let’s examine some possibilities.
Oct 28, 2010
A skid system is any process implement, operational device or system that can help a customer save time and money, or increase flexibility by assembling a group of modular pieces together as a single unit. This includes: Pump carts Bio waste deactivation systems CIP systems Multi-story modular systems All of these systems fall under the broad umbrella of a...
Oct 12, 2010
Looking for a pump? The right pump for you is out there, but it’s not always easy to know where to begin in the selection process. Here are some guidelines to help get your search moving in the right direction. The liquid you are pumping can sometimes lean us toward a particular type of pump: If your product is thick, think Positive Displacement. Products...
Jul 20, 2010
If you’ve ever heard what sounds like gravel running through your pump, you’ve probably experienced the problems that come from cavitation. Cavitation, the formation and implosion of bubbles inside the pump head, causes more than just an obnoxious noise. Those tiny bubbles can result in thousands of dollars in repairs due to pitting on the impeller and...
May 14, 2010
The science of process cleaning is changing. Considerations for process cleaning and CIP now include much more than they did just a few years ago. Energy efficiency, water usage, waste reduction, and solids recovery have all begun to affect the design of process cleaning systems. For any products that go into or on our bodies, the hygienic integrity of the...
