Bürkert Press releases and company news

Press Releases

08 Jul 2020

Bürkert solenoid valve tackles dezincification and water hammer

Automated control of water systems, whether in swimming pools, washrooms, or drinking water supplies, needs reliable equipment that minimises water hammer and the effects of dezincification. Bürkert’s Type 6213 solenoid valve achieves this and can be specified to meet even the most demanding applications. It is available through the company’s e-commerce site and local valve suppliers.

Press Releases

29 Jun 2020

Continuous water quality analysis for boreholes

Water extraction from boreholes is a common source of raw materials for drinks manufacturers as well as water utility companies. In all cases, monitoring water quality is very important, both pre and post treatment, and the frequency of tests establishes the confidence in the data. Bürkert’s Type 8905 Online Analysis System offers continuous monitoring of various water parameters with minimal intervention or maintenance.

Press Releases

09 Jun 2020

Monitoring reverse osmosis systems

Food and beverage manufacturers use reverse osmosis to purify process water, which may originally come from either the mains supply or a borehole. In either case, the objective is to produce a consistently high-quality water supply for the manufacturing process. Sampling and testing of the water is crucial to achieving this, so improving accuracy and consistency has major benefits.

Press Releases

21 May 2020

Latest Bürkert module continuously measures iron content

To complement the Type 8905 Online Analysis System, Bürkert has launched its compact flow injection analysis (FIA) module for monitoring iron content in water supplies. The modular design offers simple integration of pH, ORP, turbidity and chlorine sensors all of which can be calibrated quickly and easily.

Press Releases

10 May 2020

New controller delivers high precision for time-pressure microlitre dosing

A new time-pressure controller has been developed for precision dosing of microlitre volumes for medical and pharmaceutical applications. Bürkert’s Type 8763 Pressure Controller achieves high precision control of low flow from approximately 1.2 ml/minute and a response time in milliseconds.

Press Releases

21 Apr 2020

Simplifying industrial process automation with IO-Link

Industry 4.0 continues to gather pace as more manufacturers are looking to benefit from the ever-expanding array of automation tools and products available. At the heart of every system are network and communication protocols that connect sensors and devices to controllers; sites often combine industrial ethernet with fieldbus systems such as CANopen, AS-Interface, PROFIBUS, CC-Link or DeviceNet, so where would a new I/O solution sit.

Press Releases

08 Apr 2020

Latest flow sensor offers multi-parameter analysis

Hygienic manufacturing focus on cleanliness and product quality, in some cases to the point where valuable product is disposed of in the process of ensuring the necessary standards are maintained. For companies in the food and beverage sector to reduce waste, the challenge is to quickly and accurately identify different fluids in the process pipework, which can now be achieved at the same time as measuring flowrates.

Press Releases

04 Mar 2020

Customisable micro precision pump range now available in UK

Schwarzer Precision by Bürkert has released its customisable range of micro pumps to the UK market. The gas and liquid precision pumps can be tailored for each customer application including a quick turnround with a prototype constructed within four days.

Press Releases

26 Feb 2020

Bürkert strengthens South West with new Account Manager

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has appointed a new Account Manager for the South West of England and South Wales region. Jon Roberts strengthens Bürkert’s customer service network and will work directly with OEMs, distributors and end users to support applications across the process and measurement control portfolio.

Press Releases

11 Feb 2020

Pioneering smart valve positioner improves process reliability

Bürkert has advanced the intelligent control of process valves with the introduction of the Type 8694, the first valve positioner on the market that offers an IO-Link digital communication interface. To meet the latest Industry 4.0 requirements, the Type 8694 has been designed to allow for easy integration into intelligent machines operating in the hygienic sectors.

Press Releases

27 Jan 2020

Practical service life tests for products in the area of hygienic processing

The requirements placed on the service life, reliability and functionality of applied valves inprocess technology – especially in the pharmaceutical and food industries – are increasing all the time. Bürkert Fluid Control Systems faces up to this challenge and invested in a multi-medium testing facility.

Press Releases

08 Jan 2020

Process control valves – making the right choice

Modern process control valves offer a wide range of features and benefits for industries that require precise control over fluids, steam and other gases. With so many control valves on the market, it is important to establish the features that will deliver the most cost-effective design for a particular application.