WMFTS showcases expert fluid path solutions at our EXPO
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) will be showcasing its expert fluid path solutions at Dairy Industries Expo, taking place at 29-30 October at the NAEC Stoneleigh. This leading event focuses on the latest developments in dairy processing and manufacturing.
WMFTS will be exhibiting at Stand 44, where visitors can discover more about its advanced pump and hose technologies designed for the food and beverage sector, particularly in cheese production, where maintaining high product integrity and minimising waste are critical. On display will be peristaltic and sinusoidal pumps for dairy operations of all sizes, helping to optimise efficiency and boost productivity, while reducing energy consumption, water use and product waste through shear-sensitive pumping.
John Rowley, sales manager – food & beverage and clean process at WMFTS UK, said, “Dairy Industries Expo provides an ideal setting to connect with dairy processors and explore some of the key challenges they face, from improving sustainability and reducing energy use to protecting product quality and minimising waste. Our fluid handling technologies are specifically designed to help overcome these issues, whether in curd transfer, CIP or other critical production steps. We’re here to demonstrate how our solutions deliver reliable, high-quality performance while supporting more efficient and hygienic processing.”
On display at Stand 44 will be:
- The Qdos range of chemical metering pumps offer reliable and cost-effective performance for water and waste treatment in a wide range of food and beverage processing plants and applications. Qdos pumps have an accuracy of ±1% and repeatability of ±0.5%, and this accuracy results in reduced costs while contributing to less emissions. Qdos H-FLO, the latest addition to the range, is designed specifically for higher flow rates up to 600 L/hr.
- Certa Sine pumps from MasoSine are easy to clean and reduce process costs when handling delicate or highly viscous products, making them ideal for cheese production. The pump’s retention of fat and moisture within the cheese curds ensures product integrity therefore reducing wastage. It also allows for an improvement in yield, enabling an increased quantity of manufactured product from the same amount of milk that can result in savings of more than 20%. In comparison to a lobe pump, for example, yield can be increased by reducing fines content by approximately 27%. For high-volume cheese plants, 900g per tonne soon amounts to a significant saving, where return-on-investment is achievable within six months. Unlike traditional pumps with rotors that cut through the fluid, Certa’s sinusoidal rotor gently carries fluid through the pump to dramatically reduce shear, while cutting power consumption by up to 50% with high viscosity fluids.
- Watson-Marlow 530 process pump and pumpheads provide flexibility for a wide range of dairy applications, from dosing additives to transferring live cultures. With its robust and simple construction, the Watson-Marlow 530 is engineered for precision and ease of operation by different personnel to deliver unrivalled accuracy. Compatible with a broad selection of pumpheads, the Watson-Marlow 530 is ideal for maintaining hygiene and reducing process interruptions, making it a valuable asset in modern dairy processing lines seeking efficiency without compromising quality.
- Aflex Hose, FaBLINE and Bioflex Ultra. Complementing the pump technologies, WMFTS will also showcase high-performance transfer hoses from Aflex, including the FaBLINE range in both silicone and EPDM covers, as well as a cut-away of the Bioflex Ultra hose. These hoses are specifically designed for the stringent hygiene requirements of the dairy industry, offering ultra-smooth, non-stick PTFE liners that ensure clean product transfer and ease of cleaning.
Visit WMFTS at Stand 44 to explore how its advanced pump and hose technologies can support sustainable, efficient and hygienic production in the dairy industry.