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Our installation crews work under the guidance of seasoned project and field managers, engineers, and CAD services to ensure budget and schedule adherence. From concept to completion, a dedicated project manager oversees all aspects of process and equipment installation, guaranteeing top-quality workmanship.

Our shop-fabricated systems are custom-made to include utility support and meet your specific needs while reducing labor costs and downtime. All systems comply with relevant 3-A, ASME, FDA, OSHA, UL, and USDA standards.

BMI fabrication services include:

• Modular, mobile and integrated skids
• Structural steel assemblies, walkways, access platforms and pipe racks
• Stainless-steel lines, fittings and valves
• Complete design and process engineering including electrical, control instrumentation, programming, and utility drawings
• Precision fabrication, including all elements necessary to integrate as a system component or operate as a stand-alone unit
• PLC/PAC programming and testing
• HMI/SCADA application development and testing
• Factory testing, including Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
• Installation, equipment rigging, setting, and leveling

The benefits of pre-fabrication

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.

BMI has designed, fabricated and installed hundreds of automated skids such as:

• Blending/batching systems
• Bulk ingredient receiving storage and distribution
• Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems
• Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) systems
• Steam in Place (SIP) systems
• Drum/container handling systems
• Hot water support systems
• Hydration systems
• Mixproof valve assemblies
• Pasteurizing/thermal process systems
• Sanitary air systems
• Sanitization/foam/rinse systems
• Steam/condensate handling systems
• Utility support systems
• Valve manifolds
• Water treatment systems

• Structural steel assemblies, walkways, access platforms and pipe racks
• Stainless-steel piping, fittings and valves
• Process design and engineering
• Automation and control system engineering including electrical, instrumentation, and programming
• 2D general arrangement drawings or 3D model
• Precision fabrication, including all elements necessary to integrate as a system component or operate as a stand-alone unit
• PLC/PAC programming and testing
• HMI/SCADA application development and testing
• Installation, equipment rigging, setting, leveling, and anchoring
• Commissioning, Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

• Automation and control system engineering
• Electrical system design engineering
• Functional industrial network architecture design
• Control hardware specification and procurement
• Project management
• Integration and installation of controls equipment and electrical systems
• Factory Acceptance Tests
• Site Acceptance Tests
• Instrumentation validation
• System commissioning
• Process optimization

Applications
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

• BMI serves as 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 setups.
• 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 like Alfa Laval, Burkert, GEA, and SPXFLOW ensures that we provide the best equipment for your production needs.

Our CIP system features include:

• Single or multiple tank systems for rinse, acid or caustic wash, recovery, and reclaim or reuse
• Multi-circuit systems which reduce downtime
• Easily installed frame-mounted or portable systems
• Precisely metered chemical injection and automated water addition
• Butterfly, single-seat shut-off or mixproof valves
• Fast heating cycle using steam or hot water to reduce downtime
• 3-A sanitary grade compliant
• PLC and HMI automated control systems

Benefits

• Increased sanitation, product safety and quality
• Faster cleaning times, shorter downtime, and optimized production time
• Flexibility and customization
• Data tracking and recording for regulatory compliance
• Lower utility usage and cost
• Lower chemical usage and cost

Important Considerations

• The placement of the CIP system relative to the equipment being cleaned
• The potential to remove and recover product
• The turbulence of the cleaning fluid
• The viscosity of the product and amount of oil in the product
• The precision of flow and pressure required
• The chemicals used and the concentration of the chemicals
• The temperatures required
• The time required
• The waiting time between hot and cold CIP

These factors must be considered to optimize your CIP system, maximize production performance, minimize system maintenance and ensure your cleaning parameters are met with each cycle.