MechChem Africa November-December 2021

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GEMÜ Systems service: holistic solutions from a single source development. GEMÜ Systems comprises the SystemConstructionandSpecial Engineering departments, both of which focus on special solutions.

menter of improvement ideas within produc- tion plants – mainly at the site in Germany, but also further afield. In addition to quick fixes to deal with loss of production during plant shutdowns for short periods, strategic plant design and process improvements are also implemented and new technologies and processes are tested, qualifiedand introduced for manufacture. Thanks to many years of experience in measurement, valve and control systems technology, the GEMÜ Systems team has specialist skills and technical expertise in various applications, plants and products and understand customer processes. Thanks to knowledge and use of the latest technolo- gies and manufacturing processes, the team is well prepared and works together with the customer to take the next step towards the future. With the help of a specification sheet and drawings, the GEMÜ team is available to discuss requirements together with the customer and develop solutions. www.gemu-group.com less steel provide a durable construction that is compliant in FDA environments, while polypropylene centre bodies are lighter and chemically compatible for most caus- tic environments. In the SD series, flow rates areoptimised for improvedoverall performance, the electro-polished stainless steel 316 ℓ construction is FDAcompliant and has a higher temperature capability. An optional single piece composite PTFE diaphragm minimises the number of collec- tion points for the fluid being pumped, which speeds up disassembly, cleaning and re- assembly. The optional electronic interface integrates easilywithPCor PLC systems and theAROcontroller helps to reducewasteand increase productivity. www.bmgworld.net and maintenance. Centre bodies available in stain-

The team in System Construction is, broadly speaking, the creative department, focusing on customer requirements that go beyond GEMÜ’s range of modular products. Thedepartment optimises internal processes and products, or recreates customers’ exist- ing solutions to generate added value for both sides. If GEMÜ System Construction canmanufacture a sub-assembly at the same price or at a more favourable price, this re- duces thecustomer’s expenditure in theareas of purchasing, incoming goods, quality assur- ance, warehouse/logistics and lead times, as well as in the areas of capacity planning and capital commitment. A further capability is in process or prod- uct requirements that arenot yet available. To this end, the SystemConstruction teamfinds creative and cost effective solutions. TheSpecial Engineeringdepartment takes on the roles of problem-solver and imple-

The new GEMÜ Systems service offers customised solutions that go beyond the provision of standard products. The de- partment specialises in combining various components into system solutions and to support customers in a number of ways, from inquiries about individual components and ready-to-fit assemblies through to the joint development of complete systems. Three levels of service are available: Simple component assembly; Component assembly withcontrol unit; Control systems andsystem The GEMÜ Systems team has specialist skills and technical expertise in various applications, plants and products, and understands customer processes.

BMG’s range of Ingersoll Rand ARO ® fluid management equipment comprises FDA- compliantair-operateddiaphragmpumps that provide solutions for the food and beverage sector, as well as in pharmaceutical and cos- metic pumps applications. FDA compliant ARO sanitary pumps not only enhance product purity and ensure easy clean-out in environments that require the highest standards of cleanliness, but these pumps also enable safe operation at elevated temperatures. “The ARO Expert (EXP) line ensures high reliability and typically yield about 30% better flow rates than similar pumps. Sincefluids are transferred efficiently and gently by ARO diaphragm pumps, shelf life of liquids such as beer is often extended. The gentle pumping action will not froth or separate fluids, thus improving end-product quality,” explains JoePinheiro, BMG’s national product manager for pumps. “These robust ARO pumps, have been designedwith the capacity tohandle high vol- BMG’s food and beverage diaphragmpumps ume transfer anddispensingapplications, also optimising total cost of ownership for users. “All ARO EXP pumps feature a patented unbalanced air valve design, which prevents stalling issues associated with conventional pumps. The exhaust valves effectively divert cold exhaust air from ice-prone components, to prevent freezing and minimise downtime. These pumps are able to pass even large shear-sensitive solidswithout degradationor heat build-upandare alsodesigned to rundry, eliminating the risk of pump damage.” As an expansion to the standard double diaphragm pumps, BMG now offers plant managers and maintenance engineers a reli- able choice of two pump ranges for sanitary applications. BMG’s ARO SD series features a Quick Knock Down (QKD) compression clamp system to facilitate easier cleaning and maintenance. This compression clamp band design also facilitates rapid disassembly and re-assembly of components for inspection

An ARO EXP SD air- operated diaphragm pump.

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