Air to Water Heat Exchangers

Thermal Management Solution for Large Commercial Bakery

thermal management solution bakery cooling racks

Supermarkets strive to craft fresh and unique baked goods to bolster their brands. Any downtime in the baking process can turn away customers at the door.

One of the largest commercial bakeries for supermarkets, which supplies 19 US states and parts of Canada, had repeated failures in its electric enclosures’ air conditioners, which were breaking down throughout its plants. To overcome this issue, the bakery sought a reliable thermal management solution that could function effectively in hot and dusty environments.

commercial bakery solution mixing areaThe search for the ideal solution brought the bakery to Pfannenberg, who conducted a plant survey to identify the central problem — many A/C units were undersized for ambient air temperature and heat loads generated for the enclosures. Increased temperature in the electrical cabinet during summer months reduced component life and overheated the enclosure.

A/C units on the electrical cabinets were typically part of the OEM equipment and not sized properly for the plant’s ambient conditions or the enclosures. This motivated the bakery to search for a cost-effective solution that could reduce downtime and cut energy costs.

Pfannenberg quickly saw that the problem could be solved with its PWS Series Air-Water Heat Exchanger. Effective at providing cooling in harsh environments, this product provided the perfect fit for electrical enclosures throughout the bakery’s facilities.Air to Water Heat Exchangers

The cooling mechanism of the PWS Air-Water Heat Exchanger draws hot air from the enclosure into the top of the unit, then passes the air across the unit’s coil. When the heat leaves the coil, it cools the air. The cool air then continues moving out the bottom of the unit.

Because the unit has no refrigeration system, it did not require an external condenser air circuit. Ambient conditions also had no influence on how the air-to-water heat exchanger performs. Moreover, chilled water was already available in the bakery’s manufacturing plant, such that the Pfannenberg Air-Water Heat Exchanger achieved substantial energy savings while requiring little-to-no maintenance. No filters needed to be changed or cleaned.

After implementing the new product, the bakery saw a one-year return on investment (ROI) based on the total cost of ownership (TCO) for the bakery’s previous A/C units. On top of this, the bakery applied for energy rebates from their local utility to offset the investment, given that the payback period was less than 5 years.

Providing a complete, turnkey solution to thermal management, Pfannenberg empowered the leading bakery to slash costs in a sustainable fashion, reducing downtime to ensure the seamless flow of baked goods to its hungry customers.

 

Enclosure Cooling for Commercial Bakeries? Easy As Pie!

In today’s modern lifestyle, frozen foods have played a major role in providing convenience to customers.  Pies – a family fall favorite, often take time that many families do not have. This is the time of the year where kids are back to school, parents are running all over doing drop-offs and pick-ups, rushing to work; taking the time to bake or make a full meal is often difficult.  Large industrial bakeries can manufacture roughly 200,000 frozen pies a day.  There is a high demand in this modern age for this aspect of convenience.

 

The two most important characteristics of creating a great tasting pie are the filling and the crust.  For the filling, fruit is mixed with sugar, cinnamon, honey and other spices (depending on the type of filling) in a large sauce pan. Ingredients are heated and mixed to combine the flavors for the filling.

This process requires automation components such as VFDs in large electrical control panels to operate the system. Heat is a by-product of this process and Pfannenberg’s PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers are ideal for cooling electrical components.

Pfannenberg’s Air Water Heat Exchangers utilize chilled water, that is readily available, and an internal fan to provide cooled air preventing critical electronics from overheating. These units are particularly adapted for harsh environments like bakeries when there’s flour everywhere.

These pies are then moved to the depositing machine, where the filling is then dropped into the pie sheets.  The lid of crust is then placed on the filled fruit pie.  These lids are mass produced and “forked” or sealed to give that touch as if it was just like our mothers or grandmothers homemade pie. These top crust lids help seal in the filling when the pie is being baked at home.  Once sealed, the pies are moved to a blast freezer for rapid chilling.

Once chilled the pie is then moved to be packed and shipped off to local grocery stores.To make that flakey-buttery crust, shortening, flour, and other ingredients are mixed together in a large industrial mixer.  When the dough is done being mixed, the dough is compressed into equal sized squares and dropped into baking pie sheets.  Here, they move along the process and the dough squares are pressed down on the pie sheets to form the bottom crust layer.

The manufacturing processes of frozen pies are a delicate procedure. Temperature control of the equipment and the product is important to producing a flavorful, flakey, and scrumptious pie crust.

So what will it be?  One slice or the entire pie?  Ice cream or whipped cream? Next time you are enjoying a piece of pie, be sure to appreciate the process it takes to produce such a delicate indulgence!


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Liquid Cooling Solutions, the Best Choice for Complete Plant-wide Machine Cooling

When it comes to Thermal Management, cooling each machinery or electrical cabinet separately is usually the solution chosen by most of the industries. However, this leave a valuable optimization potential untapped.

Maximum efficiency cooling for a whole system can be achieved with a cooling system solution consisting of air to water heat exchangers and water-based chillers. These ‘Liquid Solutions’ cool the complete assembly and offer significant benefits compared to traditional approaches such as cooling with ambient air.

How does it work?

A closed loop cooling or semi open system is used to provide cooling to the entire plant assembly. These might be electrical enclosures, processes or individual machine parts such as spindles, motors or hydraulic equipment.

Liquid Cooling Solutions

In a closed-loop system, electrical enclosures or assemblies are cooled with cold water at a specified inlet temperature which is pumped through a pipe system. Flowing through the electrical enclosures or assemblies, the water is warmer when it returns to the chiller. This creates a temperature delta which the chiller equalizes by cooling the water from the outlet temperature down to the inlet temperature.

The process chiller system feeds cold water into the application inside the factory hall or outdoors and the constant flow temperature significantly improves machine availability and machining accuracy. There is no other cooling media being as efficient as water cooling.

The best Liquid Cooling Solution: Combined Chillers and Air to Water Heat Exchangers

The combination of application-specific process chillers with air to water heat exchangers is particularly suitable for applications in which heat must not be dissipated in the immediate environment, where the ambient air is too aggressive to allow the use of traditional enclosure cooling units, where high-level protection is required (up to IP 65) or where the cooling devices must be maintenance-free.

The air to water heat exchanges are all cut-out-compatible and fit in the housing of all available electrical enclosures. This means that machine and plant manufacturers, end users and distributors benefit from higher flexibility, and save costs on warehousing and servicing.

The advantage of an intelligent system solution with application-specific chillers and air to water heat exchangers is that the dissipated heat can be moved directly from the factory shop floor via air channels or an outside chiller system. It also offers very high reliability and problem-free operation as all the components of the system are chosen to work together perfectly. Low maintenance, cut-out-compatibility and energy efficiency optimize energy consumption and keep operating costs to a minimum. The integrated concept and numerous options allow the system to be adapted to almost any application, even with changing conditions.

Application-specific configuration

EB 2.0 Group

Pfannenberg’s experts work with their customers to develop application-specific chiller systems. To achieve exactly the right configuration, it is essential to:

  • First determine the heat load for the whole assembly.
  • The second step is to specify the type of cooling medium (ideally water), the target temperature and the flow quantity which the system must deliver in the actual application. This process should take into account how the heat is transmitted to the cooling medium and the type of refrigerant necessary to operate the refrigerant circuit. The type of cooling medium and which chiller model is used depends on whether usable process water is available at the factory and if so, whether it is warm or cold (see overview of device variants).
  • An analysis of the environmental conditions prevailing where the chiller system is to be installed is also carried out. For example, there might be high temperatures and contaminated air indoors, while outdoors the temperature might fluctuate widely. Both of these factors can have an impact on the configuration of the chiller system, making accessories such as filter fans or crankcase heating necessary. Taking the temperature of the cooling medium at the inlet and the highest likely ambient temperature as a basis, Pfannenberg determines the best chiller model with the correct characteristic curves for the job.
  • The final stage in the application-specific configuration is to think about whether the selected standard version meets the other requirements of the application, such as performance data, control and regulation options, available space, certifications and color. It is then decided whether standard options are necessary or helpful and if so, which. With numerous available options available, the EB chillers meet the requirements of practically any application in industrial environments.

Pfannenberg offers installation-ready chiller systems with performance specifications ranging from 1 to 160 kW. The modular concept of the EB series allows users to select from up to 30 standard options. These include hydraulic bypass/relief valves, flow monitors, tank level monitors, air filters, air filter monitors, check valves, solenoid valves, single alarm display and UL certification. Special solutions are also available. Click here to determine the correct chiller for your application!


With products that include filterfans, heaters, industrial air conditioners, air to water heat exchangers, packaged chillers, and signaling devices, Pfannenberg offers a full range of thermal management solutions for all types of industries. Standard options such as stainless steel materials, NEMA 4/4X enclosures, and washdown duty construction allow these time-tested products to be seamlessly incorporated into even the most demanding applications.

Have a question regarding which equipment is best for your application? Ask Us Here.

Pfannenberg Liquid Cooling Solutions for Industrial Electronics

Sealed enclosure cooling solutions ideal for extreme indoor or outdoor environments

Lancaster, NY – Pfannenberg, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, highlights its high-efficiency liquid cooling solutions for industrial electronics. Pfannenberg EB 2.0 Large Packaged Chillers and PWS Series Air to Water Heat Exchangers provide contaminant-free, cost-effective component cooling without adding heat to the local environment.

Closed-loop liquid cooling efficiently and economically improves performance for advanced manufacturing processes and electronics in hot, dirty environments using field-proven water circulation technology. Designed to guarantee full separation of water lines and airflow paths, Pfannenberg liquid cooling systems feature integrated electronic thermostats and flow control components for accurate temperature control and superior energy efficiency. Liquid cooling offers an ideal cooling solution for spindle motors and automation drives in automotive manufacturing, power plant electronics and solar inverters in energy production, and oven controls and product coolers/dryers in pharmaceutical production, as well as for paper & printing, plastic manufacturing, and water/wastewater applications.

EB 2.0 Large Packaged Chillers

Compact Pfannenberg EB 2.0 Large Packaged Chillers allow maximum cooling capacity in the smallest possible footprint. Heavy-duty finned-tube condensers deliver high efficiency and long service life in hot, corrosive, or dirty ambient environments.

Models range up to 30 Tons, so proper capacity is available for most applications, while all units are ready to use after simple installation—requiring only piping and power. Remote start/stop capability and insulated vented polypropylene reservoir tanks for rapid heat load changes provide reliable and flexible operation.

 

Check out Pfannenberg’s EB 2.0 Large Packaged Chillers Presentation Video

 

 

PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers

PWS air to water heat exchanger

Pfannenberg PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers deliver energy efficiency and high cooling capacity with a maintenance-free design for indoor and outdoor applications. Featuring a closed-loop design, PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers seal contaminants out by isolating ambient air from the internal air circuit.

These units are ideal for extreme environments such as plant washdown areas, and areas with high amounts of particulate, high ambient temperatures, or an oily or aggressive atmosphere. PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers maintain a UL Tested NEMA Type 12/3R/4 seal against enclosure, and a stainless-steel option offers NEMA Type 4X protection.

 

If a water source is not available on site, facilities can combine Pfannenberg PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers with Pfannenberg EB 2.0 Large Packaged Chillers for an efficient closed cooling solution.

Visit the EB 2.0 Large Packaged Chillers page and the Air to Water Heat Exchangers page to learn more.


About Pfannenberg

Established in 1954 by Otto Pfannenberg in Hamburg Germany, Pfannenberg is recognized as a leading global manufacturer of thermal management technologies within the Electro-technology Industry. In 1958 we invented the Filterfan®, which continues to be recognized worldwide as a leading product to help manage the temperature in electrical enclosures. Our business philosophy: Protecting Man, Machine and the Environment.

Reliable Enclosure Cooling for Commercial Bakeries

Customer Requirement

Pfannenberg worked with a bakery end user to develop a cooling solution for their control cabinets.  Most of the OEM equipment installed in the bakery called for air conditioners to cool the drives. PLCs and additional electronics. Most times Cooling units can be a convenient and effective method for cooling electronics, except when located in dusty, humid areas within the plant.

These AC units failed regularly and had to be replaced. This was not a sustainable solution as the customer had constant issues with clogging coils and overheating panels.

Once a panel overheated they had to either: not operate the machine, or operate the cabinets with the doors open. This would let all the contaminants that were hurting the AC units into the cabinet, damaging the drives and other components.

The Pfannenberg Solution

To use the chilled Glycol that was already present for other machine processes to provide the cooled liquid source for our PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers.

The solution included:

  • A reliable cooling solution designed for harsh environments
  • Reduced maintenance.  Once installed the units only have just one moving part, so regular maintenance is not necessary
  • Eliminating equipment failures, means greater uptime
  • Reduced energy costs with the PWS units
  • UL Tested NEMA Type 4/4X – washdown

Customer Benefits

Pfanneneberg’s PWS Series Air To Water Heat Exchanger was the precise solution for the problems our customer experienced. Incorporating Air/Water Heat Exchangers improved performance, reduced maintenance, was energy efficient, and prevented unplanned repairs.

 

Come Join Pfannenberg at IMTS 2018

Please join us at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL from September 10th-15th.

The International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, featuring more than 2400 exhibiting companies and 115612 registrants.


Pfannenberg is a global manufacturer of products and solutions developed to keep critical plant operations online and personnel safe.  You’re invited  to visit Booth #121277 (East Building, Level 2) to learn more about our proven Thermal ManagementIndustrial Alarms and Liquid Cooling Solutions designed to keep your electronics cool, personnel safe and your machines running in any type of environments. Guaranteed!

Pfannenberg is proud to present for the first time its Revolutionary New Way to Cool your Electrical Enclosures!

Discover at IMTS Pfannenberg’s New PKS 3000 Series Air To Air Heat Exchangers, the Next Generation Cooling for Electrical Enclosures

Pfannenberg’s PKS 3000 Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers use a revolutionary next generation cooling technology that out-performs conventional heat exchangers and/or heat pipe solutions. One of the best technologies to use when there is a temperature difference between the internal target temperature and the surrounding temperature (∆T≥10°C) is air to air technology.

An air to air heat exchanger removes heat from inside of the enclosure to the cooler environment using the least amount of energy while still providing a closed loop ingress protection.

 

We will also be featuring demonstrations of the following products/solutions at the IMTS show in Chicago:

Air to Water Heat Exchangers: specifically designed for enclosure cooling in harsh areas.

Our PWS Air To Water Heat Exchangers are designed to fit into most existing AC enclosure cutouts and use existing glycol or water sources for cooling.

 

 

 

packaged compact chillerChillers: Pfannenberg’s chillers guarantee a central and cost-effective solution and perfectly answer industry’s need for precise temperature control and absolute reliability, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Design is compact, maintenance friendly and they easily match global requirements due to the flexibility in terms of certifications such as UL. CC Chillers are ideal for quick setup and trouble free operation.

 

 

 

“Signaling Confusion”: Did you ever notice that many of the buzzers and lights, sound and look the same across many of your lines? OEM machines typically come supplied with the same brands/types of buzzers and flashing lights.  Pfannenberg’s PATROL and PYRA Signaling Products are easy to install onto existing machines, they feature a durable, robust design, and have 80 different tones for 4 different events. Making your facility more safe.

 

 


More details at IMTS website:
http://www.imts.com/

Pfannenberg’s Air/Water Heat Exchangers withstand dust, dirt, and even sterile environments

Pfannenberg’s Air To Water Heat Exchangers offer a solution to fix your thermal management problems in washdown areas, areas with high amounts of particulate or even sterile environments.

Built for both harsh and sterile environments:

The sealed cabinet provides contaminant-free component cooling without adding heat to the local environment. It provides an excellent economic solution where plant water is available or when used in conjunction with a process chiller.  It’s sealed design and available stainless steel, NEMA Type 4/4X construction provides a maintenance free solution with no exposed fans or maintenance of filters required.

With IP 56 protection, our Air To Water Heat Exchangers satisfy the toughest environments. They are available with a corrosion protected hood in brushed stainless steel with epoxy-coated copper pipes and condensers; they offer reliable protection against alkaline solutions and acids. As a high-temperature model, they are also suitable for use in hot environments with temperatures ranging up to 140 °F (60 °C).

Customized solution for Pharmaceutical Industry

Customer Requirement

A system integrator contacted Pfannenberg looking for a thermal management solution for their customer’s plant expansion project. The original design called for building a control panel with supported thermal management for a pharmaceutical application. The challenge was that this system would be located in a Class I, Div II environment, meaning the enclosure and components had to be explosion proof. To remain competitive in price, the system integrator needed an alternate solution to an explosion proof AC unit.

The Pfannenberg Solution

Our engineering team worked closely with the system integrator to develop a solution. The pharmaceutical plant did have water available (60°F at 7gpm flow) and there were no size constraints. Our solution was a customized PWS Air/Water Heat Exchanger.

The solution included:

  • Increasing the overall envelope of the panel
  • Mounting a customized PWS Air to Water Heat Exchanger directly inside the panel
  • The enclosure remained sterile and explosion proof because everything remained inside the cabinet

Customer Benefits

Installing the thermal management product inside the enclosure meant reduced installation and maintenance costs for the customer. In addition the end user also saves money as their available water is used to cool the enclosures. The Air to Water Heat Exchanger provides sustainable efficiency and reliable performance in harsh environments.

Pfannenberg’s New Nema Type 3R/4/4X Rainhoods

Filterfan Rainhood

Designed for use with standard Filterfans®, Pfannenberg’s new Rainhoods protect your application from Harsh environements like rain, water spray, snow or fluids from being drawn into the enclosure.

The New Rainhoods feature a robust design rated to NEMA TYPE 3R/4/4x and IPx6 when used with Pfannenberg Filterfans®. This product come in different sizes and is designed to be compatible with existing Pfannenberg Filterfans® and Exhaust Filters.

Product Features Includes:

Multi-Dam Seal Technology
High compression, closed cell gasket w/multiple seal dams ensuring a proper NEMA Type / IP rating seal to the enclosure.  
Easy Installation
The mounting bracket can easily be installed to the enclosure around the existing cut-out.
Maximized Airflow & Superior Overspray Protection
Direct spray barrier and high air-flow baffle allow for superior protection from overspray entering the cabinet while minimizing airflow loss.
NEMA Type 3R/4/4X / IPx6 Design
This mounting system was designed to ensure a proper NEMA Type / IP rating and protection when used with Pfannenberg Filterfans® and exhaust filters.
Rugged Steel Construction
Industrial version is available in powder coated RAL 7035 light grey galvanized steel, ANSI 61 dark grey, and 304 or 316 stainless steel cover design. Sanitary version is available in a stainless steel, FDA compatible white gasket design. 
Easy Maintenance
Our tool-less design allows for easy removal of the rainhood for maintenance and filter mat replacement. Tamper-proof options also available.

 

Filterfan RainhoodNew Sanitary Rainhood

In addition to our standard painted and stainless steel designs, Pfannenberg also offers a specialty 4X stainless steel rainhood to meet the FDA compatible requirements found in Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facilities.

FDA Compatible White Gasket Design
Our white gasket design is ideal for Rainhoods that are used on enclosures in Food & Beverage applications. This gasket allows for easy detection of any contamination and is free of potentially harmful color additives.
Easy Washdown and Disinfection
With a smooth, clean and seamless design, Pfannenberg Rainhoods allow for easy washdown and disinfection. Direct spray barrier design allows for superior protection from overspray entering the cabinet while minimizing airflow loss.
Easy Maintenance
Easily remove the rainhood for maintenance and filter mat replacement. The gasket will not be  compromised due to it’s ultimate bond with high peel/shear resistance and excellent UV aging. Tool-less design comes standard, tamper-proof option available.
Robust Sealing Against Enclosure
A primary design element found within our rainhoods is the robust sealing of our gasket. Our gasket features; multiple seal dams with a high compression ratio and dense closed cell material. This gasket found in both our regular and sanitary designs.

 

The Complete Solution that Meets UL 508A / UL 50E Requirements for Environmental rated Accessories for Enclosures.

Pfannenberg tested its Rainhoods and filterfans  for NEMA 4/4X with and without the fan running which is a requirement in order to meet the UL 508A Environmental rated Accessories for Enclosures. This guarantee the high quality and superior performance that our customers expect from Pfannenberg.

UL Certification for Pfannenberg Rain Hoods:

  • UL508A – NITW2.E175229
  • UL508A / UL50E = FTTA.E489500

Don’t hesitate to consult  E489500 UL Online Certification Directory for more information.

 

Case Study: Pfannenberg Thermal Management Solutions for Harsh Marine Environment


Customer Requirement

An OEM machine builder in the Marine industry needed a thermal management solution that was NEMA Type 4/4X rated, but also resistant to highly corrosive salt spray (fog).  In an industry that encounters very harsh environments, it is crucial to be able to have a product that will be able to withstand such conditions.

The Pfannenberg Solution

To meet the customer’s specific requirements, we provided our PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers with the 316 Stainless Steel option.

We offered a unit:

  • Which is very resistant to corrosion and oxidation (316 Stainless Steel) compared to the 304 Stainless Steel
  • That can be configured with a different heat exchanger when salt water is used for the cooling supply water
  • With an “easy to mount” seal, no elaborate reworking of the mounting cut-out
  • With an integrated thermostat and solenoid valve for temperature control

Customer Benefits

The customer was satisfied with these highly resistant units that are perfectly adapted to marine environment. Thanks to Pfannenberg’s Air to Water Heat Exchangers the customer was able to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.


Have a question regarding which equipment is best for your application? Contact our engineering team for more information!


Pfannenberg, Inc. is a global manufacturer of Thermal Management, Liquid Cooling Solutions and Signaling Technologies.

Pfannenberg is proud to provide solutions as a single source to its customers. Our business philosophy – Protection for man, machine and the environment.

How Pfannenberg Thermal Management & Signaling Solutions Save the Holidays


Pfannenberg products ensure that manufacturing operations are up and running – especially during the holidays when many manufacturing lines are always online. Read below on just a few example applications on how Pfannenberg supports these product lines and keeps them running.

Candy Canes:

The go-to holiday candy.  As a child, they are passed out and enjoyed by many, and as adults they are necessary for almost any holiday decoration.  This peppermint candy involves very delicate care when being processed.  There are many differences in temperature to heat up or cool down – just enough that it maintains flavor and will not ruin the product quality.  All throughout the manufacturing process of candy canes, temperatures are critical.  At certain stages, the temperature needs to be increased to help form the canes, then at other parts it needs to be cooled so that it can be mixed to perfect flavor and coloring.

The sugar kneading machine is very large and very powerful.  Right after the sugary mixture is heated up and completed its first round of mixing, it is dumped onto a liquid cooling table, where the candy has its flavoring added and mixed. The amber liquid when being first mixed is heated up to around 300°F.  Once being transferred to the kneading machine, this large machine will mix in the flavoring by pushing and folding the candy – slowly cooling the product from its hot temperature. Pfannenberg’s CC Chillers can play a key role in supplying the cool liquid to the table which kneads the candy.  If the table is left uncooled or heated, it will change the look, consistency, and taste of the final product.  Not only is it crucial to have Pfannenberg Compact Chillers to cool the table, it is also import to utilize Pfannenberg’s PWS Air to Water Heat Exchangers to cool the electrical panels controlling the entire process.


Wrapping Paper:

The wrapping of gifts dates back to the ancient Chinese, but here in the US  it hit its popularity in 1917 when Joyce Clyde Hall and Rollie Hall (founders of Hallmark) decided to modernize it. Wrapping paper is a staple item.  When it comes to holidays and special occasions, there are many steps that go into the manufacturing of wrapping paper.

Artists have to create such artwork which is then etched onto copper cylinders that are bathed in a liquid bath of chromium, which galvanizes the copper to protect it from wear and tear.  From here these rolls each have a various piece of the final wrapping paper artwork.  Each color has its own roller. The paper will go through a series of various printers where it encounters the artwork on the copper rolls for the different colors.  These metal rolls need to be highly controlled with temperature.  Too hot or cold could cause the paper to stick to these rolls and cause a paper jam which leads to loss revenue and downtime. As part of a complete solution  Pfannenberg’s CC Series Chillers help to control the temperature to the print rollers and Pfannenberg’s Air to Water Heat Exchangers provide proper cooling for the control equipment operating these large machines. To complelent our full product line,  Pfannenberg’s Signaling products are needed at every stage of the manufacturing process to alert employees of a problem. Pfannenberg’s Signaling Solutions help the employees to be able to hear and see exactly where the problem is occurring (which machine) and what problem is occurring (what action is need).

Wrapping paper leads to the excitement and mystery of the gift. Without the proper cooling and operation of the equipment that are used to produce the paper, it would be difficult to wrap the gifts.  Pfannenberg aids in the manufacturing process of wrapping paper.


Champagne:

The holiday season concludes with celebrating New Years.  New Years is a time to reflect on the past and perhaps try new things in the upcoming year. Celebrations are had with friends old and new, and champagne is typically the drink of choice. One crucial aspect in champagne manufacturing is the inspection and bottling stages of the process. The champagne bottle undergoes many cleanings and inspections prior, during, and after bottling.  Each stage will monitor and check various aspects.  The final inspection step will make sure that the champagne bottle is not cracked or damaged and to check the champagne to make sure that there are not fragments of cork or metal casing. A bright light will shine through the bottles where a machine will scan and take pictures for an employee to monitor/double check that the inspections are all being passed.

Pfannenberg has proven experience in working directly with food and beverage inspection OEMs to provide complete engineering solutions for the cooling of x-ray tubes and the internal cavity of their inspection machines. The Pfannenberg team has come up with a complete solution to utilize a CC Chiller in conjunction with a small PWS Air to Water Heat Exchanger to cool the x-ray tubes and internal cavity.  By combining products and eliminating a compressor based air conditioning unit, the Pfannenberg liquid cooling solution requires less maintenance and is far more cost effective by eliminating dependencies on different competing products and eliminating downtime.