Selecting the Proper Equipment for Food and Beverage Applications

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Proper thermal management is key for saving resources and keeping electronics (and equipment) up and running on a consistent basis. It is important to understand the various types of cooling methods available and how the ambient conditions may effect the product chosen.  Choosing the wrong method may lead to a solution that is undersized or oversized, […]

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Pfannenberg Process Chillers used for Cooling Edge Banding Machines

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Duravit is a leading manufacturer of porcelain bathroom fittings, making top-grade bath furniture at their Schenkenzell site. Pfannenberg was contacted to replace a 12 year old process chiller for the subsystem switchgear cabinets used with their edge banding machine. Needs Assessment Duravit consulted with their engineering firm for advice on upgrading their equipment. This same […]

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Ammonia Gas Detection in Food & Beverage Facilities

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Alarm and Warning Devices to Notify Personnel Regarding Dangerous Gas Leaks Ammonia leaks are pretty uncommon, but when one does occur – the results could be lethal.  Ammonia gas is very toxic and flammable.  Typically ammonia can be detected by smell (a strong and pungent odor), but it is a colorless gas. The human nose […]

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Using Chillers to Help Make Pasta

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Pasta – A staple in Italian cuisine that can be found in almost every household. It is a food that carries memories and conveys emotions. Pasta is a noodle that is made from water and flour (eggs and other ingredients can be added for various flavors) – it has a simple composition, but the process requires a lot […]

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Indication, Warning & Alarm Solutions for Food & Beverage Applications

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Robust, field-proven, visual and audible devices for alarm, warning, and indication Signaling confusion throughout many manufacturing facilities is a big problem. At the plant level, many OEM machines have the proper alarms, but they only emit a couple of tones and optional visual alerts, making it difficult to determine which machine had an event or why […]

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Control Enclosure Temperatures in a Food & Beverage Manufacturing Plant

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Controlling enclosure temperature is crucial in the food and beverage industry.  If the temperature is too warm or too cold, condensation and higher risks of contamination arises.  Pfannenberg’s Heaters, Thermostats & Hygrostats detect and keep ambient conditions above dew point to avoid the harmful effects of condensation on your electronics and products. They can be used as standalone […]

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