Press Releases

Increasing bioreactor repeatability and yield through mass flow control

Rotameters are widely used across laboratory and pilot scale bioreactors for volumetric gas flow measurement because they are low cost and relatively simple to use. Replacing a rotameter with a mass flow controller (MFC) however, improves the accuracy and reliability of gas flow measurement and control, ultimately increasing cell culture yield. By reducing dependency on manual processes, greater automation provides a cost-effective approach in the long-term.

Simple steps to successfully size control valves

Specifying a replacement control valve can be a challenge. Making the right choice ensures optimum system control and accuracy, but sizing requires time, as well as a certain level of expertise. To help resolve these challenges, flow control specialist, Bürkert, has released a new tool that makes sizing and specifying a control valve for nearly all applications a fast and simple process.

Digital over analogue: Why transitioning makes sense when updating devices in your food & beverage operation

For food & beverage production, digital communications from field devices can provide a wealth of data to increase efficiency and productivity that can’t be achieved using analogue signals. However, the perception of high cost and complexity can be an obstacle to implementation. Providing you already use a PLC, upgrading your system with digital communications can enable simpler management and reduced costs in the long-term.

Compact solenoid valves for use in explosive atmospheres and with fuel gases

Creating precision control circuits for fluidic applications in potentially explosive atmospheres just got a little easier. New, compact solenoid valves conforming to ATEX/IECEx as well as meeting DVGW EN 161 approval for use with fuel gases, have been released by flow control specialist Bürkert. The new versions of its reliable and powerful direct-acting plunger valves offer a range connections and variants to suit many applications.

Online monitoring of nitrates and organic impurities optimises water quality

From bottled drinks to textile manufacturing processes, optimising the quality and safety of water requires reliable measurement of nitrates and dissolved organic impurities. Continual, online monitoring provides the greatest reliability in measurement, and new sensors from Bürkert offer a cost-effective solution to enhance water quality and reduce the time required for testing.

Specialist project partner enables efficient pharma application delivery

When installing a new pharmaceutical manufacturing process, the design and implementation of hygienic fluid control systems is integral to performance. Separate procurement, delivery and commissioning suppliers can lead to a complex approach to project management. Alternatively, a specialist project partner, such as Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, can help resolve inefficiencies and provide the necessary expertise across mechanical, electrical and control automation aspects.

Fast and simple valve actuation monitoring ensures dosing accuracy

Precise and consistent dosing accuracy ensures product quality. However, as the repeatable accuracy of valve actuation typically declines over time, monitoring valve actuation is crucial. Failure to do so can not only reduce dosing performance, it can also lead to unplanned maintenance that will impact productivity and service levels. Implementing a valve actuation monitoring system is the answer.

Racing towards the fuel cells of the future

Considerations for the journey from proof of concept to full production

The global focus on reducing our carbon footprint is challenging engineers and scientists to explore alternative power sources and develop them into viable products that can be integrated into everyday lives. The recent increase in electric vehicles is just the start; fuel cell technology is progressing quickly, but the design and integration of new components requires considerable expertise.

Long life and long-term accuracy for continuous control valves

While accuracy is the key requirement for a continuous control valve, it’s crucial that precision is maintained over time. To reduce downtime and overall cost, the valve also has to maximise service life. Delivering these criteria, Bürkert’s Element continuous control valves achieve 0.1% accuracy throughout a service life of seven million cycles - at least three times longer than conventional designs.

Unifying the process control network through a single gateway

For wide-ranging liquid and gas control applications, commonality of hardware including valves and sensors guarantees performance through successful component integration. Connecting this hardware to the main PLC through a single fieldbus gateway reduces costs and can also be an opportunity to expand control capability.

Process valve island increases dosing accuracy and improves predictive maintenance

A pneumatic valve island for process automation now includes Switching Time Monitoring to ensure long-term dosing accuracy and improve predictive maintenance. The new functionality on board Bürkert’s Type 8652 AirLINE pneumatic valve island monitors process valve opening and closing times via feedback to provide accurate and consistent batch quality. Switching Time Monitoring also provides an early alert for potential valve maintenance requirements to avoid unscheduled downtime.

New Bürkert Account Manager for England’s North East

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has taken on a new Account Manager for North Eastern England, which spans from Nottinghamshire to Northumbria. Robert Van Tonder joins the UK team from Bürkert South Africa and brings 10 years’ experience with the liquid and gas measurement and control company.