A Batch Made in Heaven
EDITOR ’ S CHOICE CASE STUDY
CASTLE PUMPS
A Batch Made in Heaven
In the world of manufacturing , precision is everything . You will know how a consistent appearance , performance , taste and texture is vital in meeting your quality standards , reducing waste and protecting your brand with the consumer . Relying on the manual control of transfer is not only putting the burden on your production team ( and we all know that time is money !), but also increasing the chance of recipe inaccuracies due to human error .
And that is why the accurate transfer of chemicals , process fluid sor ingredients combined with the AMP-CONTROL peristaltic pump really is a “ batch made in heaven ”.
Castle Pumps have recently solved two clients ’ batching requirements with their AMP-CONTROL peristaltic pump . The first was a manufacturer of low calorie sweeteners looking to batch 10 litres of Glycerin at a time during the production process of their products . The second was involved in the treatment of industrial wastewater and wanted to dose 5-10 litres of ferrous sulphate and caustic soda at a time from an IBC into the water being treated . smallest volume of fluids at low flow rates . Another huge benefit of the peristaltic design is that with the inner hose being the only wetted part , there is only one component to wear and maintain without risk of seals leaking and valves blocking .
The AMP-CONTROL model in particular however had the intelligence to satisfy the companies ’ requirements of automation and accuracy without the need for the clients purchasing and installing additional control equipment .
As well as its variable speed drive , the beauty of this pump is that it allows batching to be specified either by volume or by intervals , as well as a calendar for operation automation at set date / times . This peristaltic dosing pump also comes with configurable inputs and outputs that can be used for signal relays to determine when the pump should operate for example when fluid in the receiving container has dropped to a set low level . These benefits allow for highly precise dosing of the additives whilst also freeing up operator time to carry out more value adding tasks .
As a fail-safe the AMP-CONTROL also comes with a hose leakage sensor to shut down the pump and alert the operator , as well as a hose replacement alert for preventive maintenance after a set interval to prevent downtime in production .
Getting the wrong pump for your process can result in inconsistency in the finished product , crushed solids , clogging , excessive wear , loss of productivity , waste of costly product or at worst , contamination . Always trust technical experts to specify the right pump for your application .
Both wanted control over the speed at which they could transfer and the ability to accurately determine how much to transfer in each batch . And that ’ s when Castle Pumps knew the AMP- CONTROL was the ideal solution .
Peristaltic pumps are often used for batching applications thanks to their smooth operation and ability to accurate dose even the
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