12 B ULK D ISTRIBUTOR
Components
January/February 2020
Dry hose delivery nozzles Fort Vale unveils latest
apprentice awards
W I
hen distributing fluids large quantities are commonly
purchased and then filled in small quantities such as
drums and IBCs.
For this open media transfer Elaflex now supplies a new version
of its dry hose delivery nozzles ‘ZL’. The ball valve construction is
made of stainless steel and PTFE seals. It is suitable for universal
applications in the chemical and petroleum industry.
A full bore of DN 50 enables flow rates of approximately 50–900
litres per minute, under a working pressure of 10 bar. In addition
to the standard type ‘ZL’ with 2ins or 3ins BSP thread, other hose
side connections of stainless steel in DN 50 und 80 are available
with TW male adapters, camlock adapters, or dry disconnect
couplings
For improved handling it is possible to use a swivel of stainless
steel between the nozzle and hose assembly.
In another move, UK-based Aljac Fuelling Components has joined
forces with Elaflex. Elaflex Hiby Tanktechnik, based in Hamburg,
Germany acquired a shareholding in Aljac, a specialist supplier of
aviation refuelling systems and equipment.
Its product range is one of the widest in the aviation refuelling
industry and is underpinned by branded products from
The ZL dry hose delivery
nozzles are suitable for
universal applications
in the chemical and
petroleum industry
internationally respected manufacturers, and by a wide range of its
own products.
www.elaflex.de
REEDLEY H OT
PRO D U CT VALVE
n January, Fort Vale held its annual apprenticeship awards.
Presented by innovations director Andrew Bryce, internal awards
were given for most progress, workplace performance and
apprentice of the year. Certificates were also presented to those
who completed their apprenticeship last year.
This years’ competition was as strong as ever. The three judges
commented that there were so many worthy winners it was difficult
to pick just one. In two instances there were joint winners and there
could have been even more.
Fort Vale has been committed to the training and development of
apprentices for over 50 years. The UK components maker currently
employs 25 apprentices undertaking apprenticeships in CNC
mechanical manufacture, welding and fabrication, mechatronics
maintenance, tool making and business (administration, IT, HR,
accounts). A further 78 current employees have also completed the
apprenticeship programme, many of whom are currently in senior
management positions.
The award winners were:
• 1st Year Apprentice of the Year 2019 – Keiron Tighe and Harry
Wilkinson
• The Simonstone Shield 2019 – Calum Kemp
• The Robert Fort Memorial Trophy – Matt Kitson and Steven
Birbeck
• Apprentice Of The Year 2019 – Jack Thomas
• Completed the apprenticeship programme – Jack Thomas, Jake
Lorimer, Calum Kemp, Harry Clegg, Austin Moore, William Peel
and Josh McCoskery
Hygienic, easy
tank access
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“The operation of the Fort Vale Reedley Hot
Product Valve was very smooth and consistent
compared to some others we have used in the
past. You can tell straight away that you are
working with a quality piece of kit.
It gives you an enormous sense of confidence
knowing that it will not fail you when you need it
and let’s face it, this is what every bitumen driver
wants.”
“The valve works well, it
doesn't stick and it is very easy
to turn. My drivers haven't had
any problems with it.”
John Springer DTI
Hoyer Petrolog UK Ltd
lfa Laval has launched tank covers that it claims are high-
quality openings to provide easy and convenient visual
inspection or entry to tank interiors.
Aimed at the dairy, food, beverage, pharma and home-personal
industries, Alfa Laval offers a complete range of 3-A approved
inspection and personnel entry ports available with a variety of
surface finishes and seal materials.
The covers securely fit the openings of high, low or non-pressure
tanks, both above and below the liquid level. For hygienic processes,
there are two models from which to choose:
The oval-shaped LKD stainless steel tank cover is used on tanks or
containers in various hygienic industries. For inspection purposes the
cover can then be turned into the tank. For personnel entry, the
cover can either be removed at the double hinge or swung out of
the tank. The seal is hygienically positioned and is not affected by
positive or negative pressure in the tank.
The circular LKDC stainless steel cover is used on top of tanks or
containers. It is supplied with a unique replaceable, self-sealing
double lip seal to prevent fluids from spraying out, for example,
during CIP cleaning and similar processes.
The small and mid-sized LKD and LKDC inspection ports and the
larger personnel entry ports are now approved in compliance with
the American 3-A Sanitary Standard and the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) Declaration of Conformity. 3.1 Material
Certification in accordance with EN 10204 is supplied with the
covers.
The tank covers are available in AISI 304 or AISI 316L stainless steel
with EPDM, NBR, FPM or Q (silicone) seal materials. Surface finishes
include electro-polished, brushed and acid pickled, and vary from Ra
0.8 to Ra 0.4 to meet the exceptionally high-quality requirements of
hygienic processes.
www.alfalaval.com
Gavin Badics
Hoyer Petrolog UK Ltd
For more information contact our Sales team on
+441282 687120 or [email protected].
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Alfa Laval offers a complete range of 3=A approved inspection and personnel entry ports