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The range of magnetic filters that Goudsmit Magnetics from Waalre has been manufacturing for several years has recently been expanded with a modular, double-wall chocolate filter. The magnetic filter produced according to EHEDG guidelines is composed of Neodymium magnets that ensure effective separation of very small iron particles from 30μm, weakly magnetic particles and even iron dust from sticky substances such as chocolate. The hygienic filter can be seen on the Powtech in Nuremberg, position 3-634. In the new design, the housing is not welded but made of one piece -RVS 316-. The new design prevents the heated liquid, e.g. water, from entering the product channel. This water flows through the outer wall of the filter and keeps the chocolate liquid. In the fully modular design, a standard filter vessel of choice can be an ISO or a DIN pipe. This makes the filter easy to integrate into existing installations and also suitable for all couplings. The system fully meets the highest possible requirements within the food industry, such as HACCP and EHEDG. Modular design An advantage of the modular design is the ability to easily apply the desired options. For example, an extra powerful magnetic core that increases the magnetic value to 11,000 gauss. Cleaning can easily take place semi-automatically with the help of a tool. The optional “Lock out, Tag out” or LoTo safety system ensures that the magnet will only return to production if the magnet is properly replaced after cleaning. A detection sensor to be applied as desired continuously checks whether a magnetic field is present in the product channel. The magnetic filter is used in tubes and/or pipelines in the food industry, where it performs deferrization of products conveyed under pressure. Even the smallest iron particles can be filtered out of sticky substances, such as chocolate.

Dosing in batch and continuous process for an extremely accurate polymerization process. Up to now, the manufacturing method of a supplier of biodegradable polymers was rather classic. A reactor was filled with monomers and catalysts/excipients. The reactor was then stirred to create a polymerization reaction. To optimize and/or modify this process, a solution was sought to be able to dose monomers in the reactor in a controlled manner, both batchwise and continuously. PROBLEM The monomers to be dosed into the reactor have a high melting point and must be processed at 150 °C – 200 °C. In addition, the viscosity ranges from 1 to 1,000 mPa·s and both the monomers and the added solvents are chemically aggressive. The materials used must therefore be corrosion resistant. The stirred vessel must be able to be pressurized (max 5 barg) to inertize. The available space in the fume hood is limited to 450 x 600 x 1000 cm. Requirements for the system designed by Suurmond: - A stirred vessel of 2 liters that must be able to operate under nitrogen (up to 5 barg) and vacuum to inertize - Temperature range: >150 °C (max. 200 °C) - Viscosity range 1-1000 mPa·s - Flow: precisely controlled from 1-100ml/min. - Gravimetric/volumetric control of the volume - Tracing of the complete system to prevent solidification of the substances - Corrosion resistant materials - Maximum back pressure in reactor vessel is 5 barg - Limited, available space in fume hood (WxDxH) 450 x 600 x 1000 cm OUR SOLUTION Suurmond designed a compact dosing system with a heatable pressure vessel on a small platform that can be placed next to the reactor in the fume hood. PRESSURE VESSEL The system consists of a heatable stainless steel pressure vessel of our own design with a BÜCHI magnetic stirrer type "BMD 075" for keeping the monomers moving and homogeneous. Due to its corrosion resistance, this stable magnetic stirrer is equipped with ceramic ball bearings and a Kalrez O-ring. Stirrer shaft and stirrer are also suitable for corrosive fluids, so that use with chemically aggressive fluids, such as solvents, is no problem. The pressure vessel is equipped with tracing to keep the monomers in the vessel liquid. The complete system is insulated with custom-made thermal insulation mattresses. DOSING To dose the monomers, a special execution HNPM micro gear pump type mzr-7255 is used. The pump is therefore executed with an insulation module between pump head and servomotor. This pump is herewith suitable for fluid temperatures up to 200 °C (normally, this type of pump is suited up to 60 °C)! This micro pump can handle the wide viscosity range just fine. Moreover, the use of this gear pump does not require any pre-pressure. With the mass flow meter, the flow can easily be measured and controlled in closed loop. Both volumetric and gravimetric. CONTROL The control is also tailor-made. It is designed in such a way that you can set the dosage yourself and enter the process steps. RESULT This setup allows the customer to dose the monomers both batch-by-batch and continuously in the reactor. The suurDOS® ensures an optimized and extremely accurate polymerization process.

QUALITY PREVENTS DOWNTIME! At a time when shortages in raw materials and materials predominate, delivery times are increasing and the call for sustainable solutions is becoming increasingly emphatic, the choice for a reliable process is more important than ever. Pumps are an essential part of a process in the process industry, the dynamic part of the installation. That one then opts for a high-quality pump seems a foregone conclusion. That seems so, but is not always the case. In some cases, one opts for a cheaper solution, which may seem suitable for the present application, but the question is with what stand time. That can be a conscious choice. However, in the current market this can be very disadvantageous because new pumps are not immediately available due to long delivery times. The risk is the stagnation of a production line. REDUCE YOUR RISKS OF DOWNTIME Gear pumps are specifically configured for the application and are therefore reliable. Especially in these times with increasing delivery times, an investment in quality products benefits your operational reliability! GEAR PUMPS Gear pumps are modular in construction and can therefore be adapted to the specific properties of the liquid to be pumped. Ideal for the chemical industry because the right materials for the pump housing and the internal parts can be selected for each application. Due to this modular construction, the pump materials are not only optimally adapted to the chemical properties of the pumped or dosed product, but also to the typical process data such as viscosity and operating temperature. In this way, the pumps are assembled for the intended purpose, resulting in a maintenance-friendly and reliable solution resulting in a reliable and accurate process! Suurmond has specialized in gear pumps since 1974 and represents: - MAAG Pump & Filtration Systems AG - GATHER Industrie GmbH - HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH We offer gear pumps for volume flows from 1 μl/hour to max. 2'400 l/min. For dosing and transferring, with pressure build-up, of liquids. Pumping from a possible vacuum is also possible. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Want to know more about gear pumps and their role in reliable processes? We look forward to meeting you in our stand! PumpPlaza stand 8D050! Let's talk!

IO-Link, known as the “USB of Industry”, provides decisive benefits for today’s high-tech, autonomous system control. Along with reducing complexity and costs using Plug-&-Play and standardised cables, the primary focus here is on the catchphrase “Predictive Maintenance”. Permanent status data reporting to the higher process level makes it possible to predict the service life of individual equipment items more precisely. These data provide the basis for advance planning of maintenance measures and help to prevent unplanned system downtimes. Replacement equipment is recognised automatically and set up quickly and independently by the higher process level in accordance with the established configuration. With the IO-Link integration in the 8049 digital positioner, the Schubert & Salzer pneumatic control valves are ready for the challenges of digital transformation in industry. Visit us at ACHEMA (Hall 11.1, Stand F46) and experience control valves with an IO-Link live in person.

Chemical processes involve risks. Protect your operators and our environment and use hermetically sealed gear pumps. Leak-proof, safe, and sustainable. MAGNETICALLY COUPLED GEAR PUMPS Hermetically sealed gear pumps are used for pulsation-free dosing, for pumping and circulating low to medium viscous, lubricating, and non-lubricating liquids. They are also suitable for acidic and corrosive solutions. Very accurate and reproducible. Because the pumps are equipped with a magnetic coupling, the pumps are a reliable, leak-free solution for extremely high to extremely low temperatures. Gear pumps are specifically configured for the reliability and accuracy of your application and are therefore reliable. Especially in these times with increasing delivery times, an investment in quality products benefits your operational reliability! Sustainable solutions! Thanks to a wide range of material combinations (including corrosion-resistant components), and variable speed pump drives, these gear pumps are very versatile. SYSTEM PRESSURE UP TO 325 BAR GATHER magnetically coupled process pumps are unique in their ability to handle system pressure up to 325 bar! This makes them ideal for a variety of challenging applications, such as seal units, sample units and also cryogenic applications! Moreover, they are suitable for SIP & CIP applications. Volume range from 0.000333 to 66.7 l/min System pressure -1 to +325 bar Temperature range -200 to +450°C Viscosity from 0.1 to 2,000 mPas (specials up to 10,000 mPas) CRYSTALLIZING, OXYGEN- AND MOISTURE-SENSITIVE LIQUIDS The compact HNPM micro gear pumps have been developed for pulsation-free pumping of very small volumes, including non-lubricating, and inert liquids. For high pressure, low pressure, and OEM applications. The hermetically sealed micropumps ensure the safe pumping of crystallizing, oxygen- and moisture-sensitive liquids. Leak-proof, safe! Micropumps for EX zones are also available. Flow rates from 1 μl/hour to 1.1 l/min Differential pressure from 1.5 to 200 bar Viscosity from 0.3 to 1,000,000 mPas SOLIDIFYING LIQUIDS MAAG gear pumps with the MagDrive magnetic coupling also ensure safe and reliable applications such as crystallization, moisture- or air-sensitive liquids (e.g. isocyanate). The double sealing of the magnetic coupling ensures optimal heating and cooling and leak detection; ideal for coagulating liquids such as paraffin, and moleton sulphur. Flow from 0.05 to 1,400 l./min. System pressure -1 to 350 barg Temperature from -30 °C to 320 °C Viscosity 0.3 to 4,000000 mPas Suurmond has specialized in gear pumps since 1974 and represents MAAG Pump & Filtration Systems AG, GATHER Industrie GmbH and HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH.