We offer multi-function automated mixproof valve manifold systems and auxiliary components which allow you to simultaneously route multiple ingredients, and or cleaning streams to multiple destinations through a single assembly. This high-performance technology eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and protects against harmful microorganisms, while maximizing plant production time, safety, and flexibility, making them ideal for large-scale food and beverage production and other aseptic facilities.
- Applications
- Benefits
- Safety
Mixproof valves are an optimal fit for many applications such as:
- Fluid tanker receiving and cleaning
- Transfer to storage
- Raw and pasteurized product routing
- Fluid-based to sugar-based liquids routing
- Product types from wine to baby food
- High-temperature, short-time systems
- Extended shelf life systems
- Hygienic, ultra-clean and aseptic systems
- Tank and line Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems
This Technology:
- Reduces plant energy consumption
- Allows for shorter fluid paths and smaller equipment footprints
- Requires fewer connections between pipes which reduces the risk of leaks
- Reduces installation costs due to simpler layouts
- Offer spillage-free operation
- Allows product to be flushed to the destination thereby reducing waste
Maximizing Production
Widely billed as the “traffic cops” of the processing industry, mixproof valve manifolds efficiently route multiple ingredients/products and cleaning streams through the process lines without the risk of cross contamination. These computer-controlled automated routing systems allow processors to move from batch production to continuous processing by providing the ability to simultaneously fill one tank while emptying another, and cleaning a third. Dozens of valves can be operated through a single valve manifold, maximizing production time and preventing downtime.
Cost Savings
Mixproof valve technology can replace two or more valves of other types. This reduces maintenance costs and space requirements. Mixproof valves increase production time without the need for adding additional processing or filling equipment.
Flexibility
This technology offers the ultimate in flexibility. Each system is custom-designed for your unique requirements. Our automated skidded systems can be designed to fit into small footprints and integrated into existing systems.
Maintenance
Mixproof valves are valued for their long product life span, availability of spare parts and ease of maintenance. Total cost of ownership is lower than traditional valves and the systems are easy to access and maintain.
Unlike traditional valves, mixproof valves have two independent plug seals which enable fluid separation. If there is a leak, the valves force the liquid into a separate leakage chamber allowing for easy detection and preventing cross contamination. The automated routing ensures incompatible “enemy” fluids do not come into contact during changeovers and there is no risk of mixing fluids in the event of a pressure shock.
Automated valves eliminate the need for swing connections and facilitate faster changeovers, easier product to product transition, and faster product to CIP transitions. Eliminating swing connections also eliminates drip points and minimizes product waste. Correspondingly, automation reduces production accidents, safety hazards and human error, improving the safety of the plant and the product. Automated mixproof valve manifolds protect product integrity and allow you to track and record your regulatory compliance.
- Equipment and system design
- Our services include:
- Benefits of pre-fabrication
- BMI is your one-stop solution for system design, performance, and budget
- Systems are custom-tailored to meet your unique requirements for easy integration into new or existing systems
- Our engineers prioritize product safety, operational efficiency, and low total cost of ownership when selecting valve technology
- We stay abreast of the latest advancements in technology to offer the most efficient solutions
- Collaboration with leading manufacturers such as Alfa Laval, Burkert, GEA, and SPXFLOW ensures that we provide the best equipment for your production needs
- Project Management
- Preliminary design
- Equipment selection
- Final engineering and design
- Automated control system engineering, installation, project management, commissioning and validation
- Functional industrial network architecture design
- 3D modeling and BIM
- Fabrication of manifolds
- System installation, piping and connectivity
- Electrical system engineering and electrical installation management
- Testing
- Commissioning
- Training
The main benefit to you is the increased speed of implementation. We design, fabricate and pre-test process and utility skids in our fabrication shop which minimizes plant disruption. This leads to an expedited project timeline and lower overall project costs.
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