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Burkert’s actuator, valve is adapted with closed design and robust surface

January 19, 2017

Burkert’s Type 3361 valve features an electromotive actuator with ball screw that positions the control cone with highest precision.

Hygiene and safety top-of-mind in new pumps and valves technology

August 22, 2016

Sanitary pump for efficiency and food safety, Positive displacement pump with all stainless steel gear box...

Pumps and valves play an important role in food safety

FSMA finally takes effect in September. Make sure your production team understands the role pumps and valves play in ensuring food safety, and how to clean and maintain them properly.

April 14, 2016

In anticipation of the long-discussed Food Safety Modernization Act finally becoming enforceable in September, we asked equipment suppliers about the role pumps and valves play in assuring food safety in dairy processing plants. Here’s what they had to say about this subject in our virtual roundtable.

Every good dairy needs pumps, mix-proof valves

April 6, 2015

Rieger’s N2 PMO mix-proof valve for dairy processing requires no special tools

High-performance pump components for food contact from Morgan Advanced Materials

November 8, 2014

Morgan Advanced Materials offers pump components for the food industry, including high-performance axial and radial bearings, seal face components, rotors and vanes in a range of sizes and compositions.

New pumps and valves technology for dairy processors

August 14, 2014

Pumps from Meyer, Graco, PIAB USA, Ampco and much more!

Meyer's Klean-In-Place II Rotary Airlock Feeder valve is ideal for dairy

June 26, 2014

The USDA approved Meyer Klean-In-Place II Rotary Airlock Feeder is a special purpose valve suited for dairy and other food applications.

Flexicon introduces new vacuum receiver with a pneumatically actuated dump valve

May 21, 2014

Flexicon has introduced a new vacuum receiver with a pneumatically actuated dump valve for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems. Constructed of stainless steel, the vacuum receiver features a rugged, clamp-together design that facilitates rapid, tool-free disassembly for filter cleaning and maintenance.

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How to choose the right pumps and valves

Efficiency in a dairy plant is greatly improved with the proper selection of pumps and valves. We asked experts to talk about the importance of automation, flexibility, avoiding production loss and reducing energy costs.

Sarah M. Kennedy

April 10, 2014

Dairy Foods invited leading suppliers of pumps and valves to talk about new innovations, cost cutting and best practices in dairy processing facilities. Here’s what they had to say about selecting the best pumps and valves in our virtual roundtable.