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INDUSTRY PRODUCTS
Alfa Laval Easy Valve Matrix Solution
Processes in hygienic industries - such as beverage, food, dairy,
pharma and personal care - are becoming increasingly complex.
Some of the challenges include higher volumes, increased
efficiency, reduction in water and energy use. That is why it is
essential to optimize flow management without compromising
flexibility, plant safety, product quality or hygiene.
A valve matrix - also known as valve cluster - is a great option for
maximizing process efficiency through optimized flow management.
Each stage of the design and installation process is an important
component to fully realizing potential in your process by saving time
and avoiding lost revenue associated with production downtime.
Compared to traditional flow plates, a valve matrix is designed
to allow simultaneous circulation of liquids - including CIP - on
several levels with the exact number of lines and rows to match
the specific requirements of your process. The matrix ensures
the flexibility for you to run multiple products to multiple
destinations, while other lines are being cleaned.
Installing a valve matrix with Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof
Valves brings you outstanding product safety with good cleaning
conditions and no risk of cross-contamination. It rules out the
opportunity of human errors, which can occur using manual
connection of lines and handling of swing bends.
At Alfa Laval, we are specialists in providing pre-built valve
matrices customized to meet specific, individual requirements. Our expertise helps ensure you the most efficient
flow management, using as few components as possible and
dealing effectively with key issues that include thermal cycling,
cleanability, drainability and flow control.

DeltaTrak Announces New FlashLink Real-time
In-transit Monitoring Solution
DeltaTrak® has announced the release of its new FlashLink Real-time Monitoring Solution. This system combines the FlashLink
Real-time In-transit Logger with a 24/7 cloud service. The logger
records temperature, humidity, shock, light and location and sends
data via GSM cellular network to a web account. Reliable up-tothe-minute information is accessed with a standard web browser
using a PC or any internet-ready device.
The FlashLink Real-time In-transit Logger is especially beneficial
to shippers because they don't have to wait for a receiver to open
vehicle doors, find the logger, download it and email the trip history
report. Information is automatically uploaded to the cloud and
shared between shippers and receivers, and critical cold chain management decisions can be made right away, according to Fred Wu,
President and CEO of DeltaTrak. The stored data is also available for
traceability, audits, HACCP documentation and FSMA compliance.
Two logger configurations are available, a domestic model with
a 25-day logging duration and data uploaded every 15 minutes, and
an export model with a 100-day logging duration and data uploaded

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Alfa Laval valve matrices can be supplied pre-assembled
and pre-tested as well as fully wired and with all the necessary
pneumatic tubing, junction boxes and control panels preconnected. This means you can bring even complex installations
online as quickly as possible, saving time and avoiding lost revenue
associated with on-site assembly, troubleshooting and downtime.
Advice on optimal solution address product type, process flexibility, utility consumption, plant constraints, thermal expansion
and many more considerations.
Alfa Laval
+1 866.253.2528
Richmond, VA
www.alfalaval.com

every hour. Shippers can customize high/low alarm settings, and
alerts are automatically sent when out-of-range conditions occur.
The logger also measures shock, which indicates rough handling of a
load, and a light sensor indicates door openings which either means
a shipment arrived and is being received, or it can reveal security
issues if this occurs while the shipment is still in transit.
The single use FlashLink Real-time Logger is packaged in DeltaTrak's unique and highly durable logger sleeve which provides
protection for the device and maximizes reliable operational
characteristics. Using GSM cellular data transmission technology,
the FlashLink Real-time Logger has been demonstrated to reliably
transmit from within steel shipping containers and refrigerated
trailers making it ideal for use in most transportation applications.
The FlashLink Real-time In-transit Logger is a great solution for
anyone that needs up to the minute information on the quality of
the products being shipped.
DeltaTrak
+1 800.962.6776
Pleasanton, CA
www.deltatrak.com

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