Oct 11, 2011
This brief article will deal with a small part of a much bigger topic: surface finish. We will be looking at commercially available finish options and how they are measured. The surface finish of process systems components plays a very integral role in the cleanability and sterility of the system. The most commonly used unit for surface finish is...
Jul 5, 2011
Whether for a gasket, valve seat, or O-ring, the choice of elastomer might seem like a minor decision, but it can have a major impact. If a seal material is a poor fit for the application, you could run into any number of problems, from swelling, to peeling or cracking. Needless to say, these could be a big deal in a sanitary process. But how do you decide what elastomer to use?
Dec 16, 2010
First, let me clarify. I am not proposing this discussion because I have any first-hand knowledge on this subject. I am certain that if Mr. Claus were to commission someone to construct new runners for his sleigh, he would do so under an alias—like Nick O. Las from The Jolly Old Elf Distribution Company, for instance. Anyway, where would Santa get money to pay for such a thing? He would have to barter. On that note...
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...
Aug 30, 2010
There are two goals that every processor shares: 1. Maximizing product yields 2. Minimizing CIP costs A product recovery system (PRS) is an efficient and economical way to realize both of these goals. A product recovery system cleans the lines of residual product left behind after your food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceutical processing. Just one cycle of the PRS (also called pigging) can remove virtually all of the valuable product from the process line, leaving behind only a thin layer of product film for CIP cleaning.
