Beverage supply chain: FPZ side channel blowers with Windblade air knives to drying the bottles at high speed
FPZ designs and manufactures side channel blowers for the compression and suction treatment of air and technical gases, such as methane and biogas, supporting companies that deal with bottling. In the beverage processing supply chain, drying and removing drops of liquid from the product is essential to make it easier to label.
To accomplish this task efficiently and professionally, FPZ blowers can be used in combination with Windblade ™ air knives. The air knives are an accessory of the side channel blowers made of anodized aluminum or stainless steel, they allow uniform drying of the bottles at a high speed, they are resistant to corrosive phenomena and perform their function thanks to the latest generation technical specifications.
The use of blowers in beverage processing and food sector: transportation and drying in production systems
Every day FPZ offers skills in the field of fluid dynamics in order to optimize the machines and complete drying systems, leveraging advanced simulation tools. The solutions aim to increase energy efficiency, improve ease of use and remote control through the use of electronics and sensors on the machine. Extreme attention is paid to the choice of materials, treatments and coatings according to the chemical-physical characteristics of the environment and the processed fluids; the company also makes use of fast prototyping systems integrated into the design flow, both in the world of additive manufacturing (3D printers) and subtractive manufacturing (numerically controlled milling machines – CNC), giving customers the opportunity to quickly test solutions directly into their systems.
The uses of blowers in the food sector are many. For example, for an important customer, blowers were installed to allow the transport of the caps in aerodynamic suspension. The caps are automatically picked up and moved from one process to the next in a quick and safe way. These sophisticated machines are also successfully used in the production of wine. In particular, the blowers of the MS family (single-stage single impeller), used in combination with the flow reversal valves, represent the ideal solution for squeezing grapes that takes place through the inflatable membranes present in pneumatic presses.
Finally, the blowers are also used to dry and facilitate the labeling process of the bottle, giving it the look that the manufacturer has designed for the product.
The mixing of the must can be carried out quickly by the e08MS blowers or by the Doseuro electric mixers.
Pumps and systems for dosing in food and beverage with Doseuro
Doseuro is the business unit that produces pumps and systems for dosing chemical, acid or basic products. For over 40 years it has been assisting entrepreneurs from all over the world operating in the bottling sector.
A model of pumps widely used on the lines is the SR type A piston with spring return. The pump, whose stroke is adjustable both when stopped and in operation via an electro-actuator controlled by a 4-20 mA signal, is the ideal solution for dosing disinfectant for cleaning bottles before bottling the product.
The pumps can also be used in filtration processes for the production of beer and wine by accurately dosing the diatomaceous earth. The most suitable pumps for this application are the DV101 which allow maximum adaptability to the needs of the beverage sector both in terms of performance and assembly configuration, allowing flexible and adjustable motor positioning even later. All configurations are available as standard supplies, with no impact on delivery times. The solution can be integrated with piston heads to allow high flow rates and pressures.
