Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 22 2019 | Page 20

Maintaining top performance from your Meta Filtration System Stella-Meta is a long standing, well For example, correct cleaning will remove respected supplier of spares and servicing residue that can affect filter bed creation for Stellar and Meta filtration systems and stability - ultimately reducing the which incorporate Meta filters. These quality of the filter output. are pressure pre-coat filters with candle elements which are designed to provide a rigid and robust support for the filter media. The stainless steel candles have no moving parts - reducing the expense of regular replacement of costly consumables. Meta filters are commonly found in the food and beverage processing industry worldwide. Their outstanding reliability and performance over a long operational life means that there are many installations still providing a valuable filtration service today. The longevity of these installations means that they are often capably performing long after the engineers responsible for their operation and maintenance have left the working environment. The result is that the valuable knowledge and experience relating to these systems has been lost. In such situations, Stella-Meta’s knowledge and experience together with a comprehensive spares inventory, servicing skills and training package can help to improve the performance of these filters for many years to come. 20 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk During the cleaning process any problems of Metaring orientation, candle tensioning, damaged candles or the use of an incorrect pump flow rate will be identified and addressed. Other examples of filter issues resolved by Stella-Meta’s engineers include the over use of filter media; turbulence in formation of the filter bed; damaged, poorly maintained or missing candles; and the use of incorrect replacement parts. The comprehensive and efficient filtration Non-genuine parts can often lead to filter service performed by Stella-Meta at the failure/reduced output. company’s brewery at Faversham in Kent Onsite training can be provided during a major improvement in production the service visit to ensure that correct maintenance and usage continue long after the engineer has left. The specialist equipment required to provide a complete service of the candles, as used by the engineer, is also available for purchase - has delivered sparkling results, showing throughput. Regular servicing will also help maintain beer and filtrate quality, and reduce unplanned maintenance costs. For more information on the range of as well as full training in its use. servicing packages available Among the breweries to recently enjoy call +44 (0)23 8027 9969, significant benefits as a result of Meta filter servicing is Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame. from Stella-Meta email: [email protected] or visit www.stella-meta.com