TPi May 2018

products & developments

Mix-proof valve designed to meet industry challenges

meet the demands for higher corrosion resistance from aggressive applications, including buffer solutions, cleaning liquids and high salt solution. Alfa Laval provides special- ised products and engineer- ing solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. Its equip- ment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimising the performance of their processes.

Manufacturers of products containing high chloride concentration or low pH levels often face corrosion challenges in their hygienic processes. To meet demand for higher corrosion resistance, new High Alloy versions of Alfa Laval’s Unique Mixproof valve are available in two optional materials: Hastelloy C22 and AL6XN. Products containing quats with high chloride content and aluminium chlorohydrate tend to increase pitting or crevice corrosion, leading to possible equipment failure and system leakage. The new valves gives two solutions for higher corrosion resistance, longer equipment life and reduced production downtime. To meet the high standards needed in the pharmaceutical industry, Alfa Laval has launched its Unique Mixproof valve in an UltraPure version, which is supplied with the Alfa Laval Q-doc package ensuring full traceability (3.1 certification), and seals with FDA, USP class VI and TSE/ADI certificates. The UltraPure version will also be available in Hastelloy C22 and AL6XN, to

The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. The company’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in oil and gas exploration, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining

Alfa Laval’s Unique Mixproof valve

The valves are also available in an UltraPure version

industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications. Alfa Laval – Sweden alfa.laval@alfalaval.com www.alfalaval.com

Free fittings and equipment for Slovenian plumbing school

a strategy that is advantageous to everyone. It benefits the schools, which can count on cutting-edge technology and tools rather than teaching obsolete techniques using outdated tools. Stu- dents can become familiar with what is now being used in construction sites. It also benefits manufacturers, who are ready to harvest fresh ideas coming from the teaching world. Eurotubi Europa Srl – Italy

All elements of the system were donated by manufacturers in the industry, as sponsors. Eurotubi was asked to contribute supplies relating to the construction of the connection circuit. The company donated and shipped to Slovenia 600 carbon steel fittings, 36m of press fitting pipes, two ‘V’ profile clamps, and various technical materials such as manuals and posters. Eurotubi states that collaborating closely with technical institutions is

Eurotubi is convinced that press fittings are one of the best systems for plumbing, and the company is committed to projects for promoting the press fitting method. One of the long-term ways of doing this is to facilitate the teaching of press fittings directly to future plumbers at trade schools. The Trbovlje technical and trade school in Slovenia has created a new demonstration system for heating and hot water distribution fed by a biomass boiler.

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