Hydraulics & Pneumatics June 2022

PNEUMATICS Solenoid valve connectors are now available with control circuits providing additional tangible benefits to OEM design engineers and end customers’ maintenance engineers. Connectors with LEDs can save engineers vital time by providing immediate feedback regarding real time voltage status, and thereby the correct functioning of the solenoid valve. Without such a fast, visual indication, time may be lost investigating other potential error causes. Simplified installation also saves the engineer time as the end terminal section of the cable is available with a range of connectors, such as Y-shaped for split commands, with either M8 or M12 end 36 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS June 2022 www.hpmag.co.uk The latest benefits of overmoulded solenoid valve connectors connectors, or quick fit plug-in connectors. Overmoulded solenoid valve connectors, including flying leads, also benefit OEM’s and end users by completely eliminating human error that may occur with a manually wired equivalent. Enhanced system life and reduced cost of ownership With the new configurations now available, system life is also enhanced and therefore cost of ownership reduced, by protecting the load and control electronics. When the coil is de-energised voltage peaks may occur, but these are dampened with the use of varistors or Transil diodes. Finally, the integrated rectifier bridge transforms the current from alternating to direct. The evolution of ATAM’s range also includes IP69K protection class, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, specifically where regular intensive cleaning is required. OEM design engineers and end-user maintenance engineers can also make good use of integrated identification labels and external recognition pad printing, for circuit and voltage classification. Further customisation of solenoid valve connectors is possible in terms of the cable used. For example, an application may benefit from a specific cable length, style, colour and materials, including flameproof cable, shielded cable and halogen free cable options. Engineers specifying solenoid valve connectors, even those with the most unusual application requirements, can have total confidence their solution will perform as required, through design simulation. As a developer and manufacturer of both encapsulated coils and industrial connectors, ATAM can simulate the combined use of the two products, in all conditions. www.atam.uk.com Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA), one of several Barry- Wehmiller companies represented in BW Packaging Systems, introduced its new CB100C rotary counter-pressure filler at the recent Craft Brewers Conference in Minneapolis. Building upon the capabilities of PSA’s CB50C counter- pressure canning line, the CB100C leverages a 12-head rotary filling turret design, coupled with a dual-station seamer, to allow craft beverage producers to increase their throughput to more than 100 cans per minute. “Our CB100C system uses the same isobarometric filling principles as our CB50C system,” says Mike Davis, global can filling product line leader for PSA. “However, the addition of the 12-head rotary filling turret also means that we’re able to move more cans smoothly through the line without creating any increase in product agitation as filling speeds increase. Ultimately, this allows us to eliminate unwanted reductions in carbonation levels seen with other filling methods.” Counter-pressure technology allows craft beverage producers to fill highly carbonated beverages, in excess of 2.7 volumes of CO2. In isobarometric filling, the can being filled and the product going into the can are at equal pressure, maintaining carbonation solubility throughout the filling process. Since PSA introduced the CB50C system, the machine has achieved success, confirming an anticipated need for counter- pressure technology, based on increasing consumer demand for carbonated beverages. Leading into the CB100C’s launch, PSA is already seeing strong demand for its rotary version. Better control and autonomy over production parameters “Our counter-pressure design has been well-received by the craft beverage community,” says Adam Brandt, vice president of sales for PSA. “Not only does it allow brewers to expand their portfolios, but it also offers them better control and autonomy over their production parameters. With the addition of the CB100C, they can now more than double production volumes.” The CB100C employs magnetic flowmeter technology to help brewers get a perfect fill with little waste, and an under- cover gas flush system keeps dissolved oxygen levels low. In addition, industry-leading double-seam technology keeps cans sealed tight, extending critical shelf life. The system is optimised for sleek and standard can bodies, and is designed with quick-change adjustments for easy changeovers accommodating various can heights and body diameters with no valve change required. A compact footprint and an intuitive HMI for individual fill-head volume adjustments simplify operation. www.psangelus.com Pneumatic Scale Angelus takes it up a notch for craft brewers with the CB100C Form B solenoid valve connector with moulded cable. Form C solenoid valve connector with moulded cable.