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Proline 10 is designed to provide a high level of simplicity, safety and reliability. In the food and beverage industry, the device measures the admixture quantity of animal fats (e.g. butter) or carbon dioxide (CO₂) during beverage carbonization. Furthermore, Promass K 10 is a reliable device for accurate quantity measurement in submetering distribution networks.

SLIM High Shear Mixers are designed to solve three processing steps with one machine. The close tolerance of the rotor and stator exposes 100% of liquid product to high shear and exerts a secondary pumping effect, eliminating the need for separate homogenization and recirculation pumping in viscosities under 10,000 cP. At the same time, the proprietary Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) rotor generates a powerful suction, which allows for large quantities of powders to be dispersed directly into the mix chamber. Its design reduces clogging and prevents agglomerates from forming in the first place. Pictured are two 25 HP ROSS SLIM Model HSM-405SC-25 with a NEMA 4 Class II, Div. 2, Group G purged control system programmed to operate both the mixer and the pneumatically actuated 1.5” powder feed valve, managing the flow of the dry phase.

With the support from Armstrong International, a leading thermal utilities company, Everactive’s continued growth shows no signs of slowing down. Its new generation batteryless IoT system for steam traps delivers wireless non-line-of-sight communication up to 820 ft. (250 meters)—using the Evernet 2.0 wireless network—allowing for coverage of a larger percentage of steam traps with fewer gateways required throughout a facility. The company has increased the capacity of its IoT gateways to 1,000 Eversensors. Taken together, a single STM Eversensor can be installed on a steam trap and setup in the cloud, combined with SAGE, the most advanced steam trap thermal utility software, in less than five minutes. This innovative technology only expands Armstrong’s existing partnership with Everactive, combining its deep thermal expertise with Everactive’s technology to make steam systems smarter.

Spira-trol™ Steam-Tight control valve has a low impact on maintenance because the valve is not required to be removed from the line and requires no special tools. It is available in 0.5 to 4 inches and comes in SG iron, carbon steel and stainless steel. The valve is suitable for steam pressures to 275 psig, steam temperatures to 428°F and comes with a 3-year warranty.

StackAlign™ stacking and sleeving multipacker system takes individual products from an infeed conveyor, and counts and stacks them, placing them onto fixed pedestals on a servo-controlled indexing conveyor. The product stacks are then centered and aligned prior to sleeve application. A dual-zone hot air tunnel provides a smooth tightly fitting finish. Capable of running 200 PPM, stacks can be made from 2 to 10 products depending on package height. The shrink sleeve can underlap and overlap the stack of products, grouping them securely for either distribution or shipping directly to the store shelves.

With its Sinamics S210 converter designed specifically for use with the newly developed Simotics S-1FK2 motors, the company offers a servo drive system in 50 to 750 W. The converters come with integrated safety functions and enable rapid engineering via motion technology objects in Simatic S7-1500 controllers. They are connected to higher level controllers via Profinet and are programmed by automatic motor parameterization and one-button tuning. Typical uses for this new drive system include packaging machines and handling applications such as pick-and-place.

Rotary tower automatic (RTC) stretch wrapper with conveyance is fully automatic and attaches the stretch film at the cycle start, cutting it at the end. Features include 20" Insta-Thread™ Film Carriage standard with 260% pre-stretch; Revo-Logic technology with photo-eye sensor carriage ensuring precise application of programmed wraps and maximizing load containment and film yield; separate up and down film carriage speed control and top and bottom adjustable wrap counts, customizing wrapping for each load; AC motors and VFD controllers, providing low maintenance; and film tail clamp with cut-and-wipe that automatically secures film.

The smart PPE system monitors workers’ heat risk on the job. The proprietary algorithm determines the person’s heat risk category by evaluating their medical or physical conditions, physical fitness, heat-acclimatization status, history of heat injury and illness, medications, chronic illnesses and age. The classification does not reveal personal information or reasons why someone is in a particular heat risk category; it is only used to help supervisors monitor and manage people according to their individual heat susceptibility.

The VX SE comes in a range of dimensions up to an 1800 mm width and could replace up to three bayed enclosures. Depths of 300 mm are suitable for applications in confined spaces. Features include solid side panels and roof; a body produced from a single piece for maximum stability and torsional rigidity; and a high protection category up to IP 66/NEMA 4 or 4X. Its single piece design helps ensure good EMC properties. All engineering is transferable from VX to VX SE with identical accessories platform as VX.

With R-CAM 2, the company developed a fully automated sleeve magazine designed to work with all filling machines in its current machine portfolio. Its latest solution enables food and beverage manufacturers to increase workflow efficiency while reducing the amount of manual labor they require. It consists of two parts: a pallet magazine and an unpacking station, with the former offering space for two Euro pallets or industrial pallets. The machine automatically removes shipping boxes from the pallet, opens them and then loads the filling machine with carton sleeves. This allows customers to operate an end-to-end filling line with one operator.