www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS June 2026 25 after each production shift. By combining expertise of IMI Norgren pneumatic control with IMI PBM advanced valve technology, Membracon was able to deliver a robust, efficient, and safe solution tailored specifically for its customer. The challenge was to create a robust system to produce the required volumes of disinfectant on-site to be used in the daily cleaning process. The disinfectant, made from four separate chemical ingredients stored in barrels, is mixed into a single barrel for use. However, the ingredients are extremely aggressive, requiring a system able to handle them without compromising safety or performance. To meet the challenge, Membracon designed a mixing machine that uses IMI PBM pinch valve technology to control the flow of the challenging ingredients. The pinch valves are pneumatically actuated and are ideal for this application as the media never comes into contact with the valve itself. Instead, the valve pinches the tube carrying the media, ensuring ongoing durability and safety. To deliver precise and effective control, Membracon integrated an IMI Norgren VM10 valve island. This provides centralised control capability to manage multiple valves simultaneously. The valve island controls all the pinch valves and ball valves which help to streamline the system. The additional specification of IMI Norgren Excelon Plus Pressure Regulators ensures precise pressure control for the valve island when in use. By integrating IMI Norgren valve islands and pressure regulation components with IMI PBM highperformance pinch valves and diverter valves, the system was designed to ensure every element worked seamlessly together. Lourens Derksen, Team Leader Field Sales BE & NL for IMI’s Industrial Automation sector, commented: “This collaboration across IMI sectors brought together complementary expertise to deliver a seamless solution. The food processing company now has a reliable, on-site disinfectant production system which can handle harsh chemicals and maintain stringent cleaning standards. The partnership that brought together Membracon’s expertise and IMI’s extensive range of high-performance pneumatics and valve components, has delivered a system solution that is both effective and durable.” For further information please visit: www.imiplc.com/industrial-automation Name: Company Name: Address: Post Code: Tel: Total Number of Copies @ £ p+p Total £ Drives S & S Hyd H/B Pne H/B Ind Mot Comp H/B H/B Air DFA MEDIA LTD, QUANTITY QUANTITY Hydraulics & Pneumatics There are now 6 of these handy reference books from the publishers of the Drives & Controls and Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazines. Published in an easily readable style and designed to help answer basic questions and everyday problems without the need to refer to weighty textbooks. We believe you’ll find them invaluable items to have within arms reach. From the publishers of QUANTITY QUANTITY QUANTITY If you would like to obtain additional copies of the handbooks, please complete the form below and either fax it on 01732 360034 or post your order to: You may also telephone your order on 01732 370340 Cheques should be made payable to DFA MEDIA LTD and crossed A/C Payee. Copies of the handbooks are available at £4.99 per copy. Discounts are available for multiple copies. 2-5 copies £4.30, 6-20 copies £4.10, 20+ copies £3.75. QUANTITY PRACTICAL ENGINEER’S HANDBOOKS HYDRAULICS INDUSTRIAL MOTORS SERVOS AND STEPPERS PNEUMATICS COMPRESSED AIR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC DRIVES PLEASE ALLOW UPTO 28 DAYS FOR DELIVERY 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE Engineers Handbook, DFA MEDIA LTD, 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE
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