PECM Issue 33 2018 | Page 126

INTRODUCING THE NEW GERICKE ROTAVAL ROTACARE PROGRAMME – THE COMPLETE AFTERSALES SERVICE VALVES & FLOW CONTROL Gericke RotaVal valves are built to last a life-time when carefully maintained and serviced. The valves have an 18 month warranty. Gericke RotaVal view the sale of their valves as just the start of the partnership with their customers and have launched a full after- sales service called RotaCare. On-Site Surveys: If customers are not sure what they need or having difficulties with existing valves an on-site survey can be arranged that will give some advice and point customers in the right direction. Training: When valves have been delivered, there may be need for support and training during installation. Gericke RotaVal have the ability to supply an experienced engineer to offer guidance through the process. This is chargeable but well worth the investment. Servicing & Maintenance Contracts: Gericke RotaVal can arrange to regularly service rotary valves to maximise performance. This can be a one-off or an annual arrangement. Spares: Gericke RotaVal offer a full spares programme to keep customer’s production up and running. refurbished or whether it is more beneficial to purchase a new one. Refurbishments include new parts and a re- paint to return it to new condition Full details can be seen on the website RotaCare Hotline: + 44 1249 705 629 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rotaval.co.uk/rotacare Refurbishment: There is a strip and inspect service that gives customers detailed information whether their valve can be VALVES & FLOW CONTROL DIXON LAUNCHES RANGE OF MIX PROOF VALVES Dixon announces the extension of its wide range of hygienic process valves with the addition of the Dixon Rieger range of Mix Proof and Double Seat valves both hygienic and aseptic. The range includes Mix-Proof valves, double seat valves which are an economical alternative to mix proof valves, hygienic pressure resistance valves, hygienic overflow valves, tank bottom, pigging (product recovery) valves and regulating valves. Applications Food and beverage, dairy, bio-processing, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics where aseptic and hygienic conditions are required and clean ability is paramount. Features Thanks to a modular block design, changing over to an aseptic design is possible for the single seat valves. Dixon Rieger valves are completely drainable and have a dead space free design. All valves come with Ra 0.8µm. Higher specification polishes and electro polishes are available. Solid housings manufactured from solid 316L bar and exotic materials such as Hastelloy are available. Certified to EHEDG and 3A. Innovative Design Dixon Rieger valves offer a market leading hygienic design; • Simple and quick assembly without any special tools. “With this new range we are pleased to offer Dixon customers a full range of hygienic process valves which now include ball, butterfly, seat, check, sample, diaphragm, and of course the mix proof valves. • Less seals in comparison to other similar products ensuring less failure and reduced costs associated with maintenance and optimized spare parts holding. Our customers know all they have to do is make one phone call to Dixon!” says Dixon’s Hygienic Products Manager Ike Topselvi. • 126 PECM Issue 33 The opening mode of the pneumatic actuator may be changed by a simple device modification from “air open – spring close” to “spring open – air close” and vice versa. • Screwed pneumatic actuators for easy maintenance About Dixon Group Europe Ltd Dixon Group Europe Ltd is based in the North West of England, and is part of the Dixon Valve & Coupling Company (USA), the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of valve, hose and coupling products for use across a wide range of industries. Dixon Group Europe operates within Europe from locations in U.K, Germany, France, Russia, and UAE. Dixon’s hygienic and pharmaceutical range of products include; fittings, tubing, hygienic unions, manual and automated valves, pumps, hoses and hose assemblies and a range of accessories. Contact Gill Platt @ Dixon Group Europe Ltd T: +44 (0) 1772 323529 E: [email protected]