Food and Beverages

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In the production of food and beverages, ensuring food safety for the consumer is of utmost importance. A key aspect of this is the hygienic design of the plant components that come into contact with the product. This is crucial to avoid microbiological contaminations and ensure product quality. Within the hygienic overall concept of a production facility, the measuring instruments used must meet certain criteria. These include requirements for the material, surface quality, process safety, connection technology, and cleanability, especially in the context of Cleaning in Place (CIP) processes.

Standards and Safety Requirements

The measuring instruments used in food and beverage production are manufactured according to international standards to meet the high demands of food safety. These standards and guidelines include:

  • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
  • EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group)
  • 3-A Sanitary Standards
  • ATEX (Directive for explosion protection)

To comply with these standards and support HACCP concepts (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), a comprehensive program of certifications and conformity documents is provided. For ongoing monitoring and ensuring measurement accuracy, a wide range of calibration equipment and calibration services are available.

Process Connections and Fittings

To allow for flexible and safe integration into production facilities, measuring devices offer a variety of industry-standard and specific process connections. These include, for example, screw connections and clamp connections that meet the hygienic requirements for sterile or aseptic applications. Such connections facilitate the integration of measuring instruments into various production environments and contribute to maintaining hygiene standards.

  • Sensor can be calibrated without having to open the process
  • Simple and fast electrical connection via M12 x 1 plug connector
  • With direct sensor output (Pt100/Pt1000 in 3 or 4-wire version) or integrated transmitter with 4 ... 20 mA output signal, individually parameterisable with free-of-charge WIKAsoft-TT PC configuration software
  • Wetted parts from stainless steel 1.4435
  • Self-draining and dead-space minimised, materials and surface finish qualities in accordance with standards of hygienic design


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  • Compact design for space-saving fitting
  • Simple and fast electrical connection via M12 x 1 plug connector
  • With direct sensor output (Pt100/Pt1000 in 3 or 4-wire version) or integrated transmitter with 4 ... 20 mA output signal, individually parameterisable with free-of-charge WIKAsoft-TT PC configuration software
  • Materials and surface finish quality in accordance with standards of hygienic design


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  • Double-diaphragm system prevents contamination of process and environment
  • Hygienic process connections in different designs
  • Signal transmission and configuration with only one cable per measuring location
  • Minimal installation costs, even with retrofitting
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  • Double-diaphragm system to ensure the separation of the process and the pressure measuring instrument
  • Clamp connection easy to open for cleaning and seal replacement
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
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  • Safety via mechanical pressure transmission
  • Case and wetted parts in hygienic design
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP, autoclavable version available
  • Easy zero point setting
  • High overpressure safety
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  • Integrated diaphragm element monitoring with status display (patent, property right: e.g. DE102016005568)
  • Two barriers for secure separation of the process from the atmosphere
  • Mechanical pressure transmission without transmission fluid
  • Completely autoclavable, suitable for CIP and SIP
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  • Ergonomic handling through the smooth-running, internally operating, precision spindle
  • Integrated oil reservoir
  • Removable star handle
  • Freely rotating test connections (i.e. measuring instruments can be aligned)
  • Integrated priming pump for large test volumes
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  • Flush, aseptic process connection
  • Dead-space free installation
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
  • 3-A compliant
  • Rotatable retainer flange
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  • Dead-space free, direct installation in pipes
  • Easy to open, self-draining in all mounting positions
  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Suitable for COP, SIP and CIP
  • Autoclavable version

 

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  • Simplified calibration through removable measuring inserts
  • Stainless steel head in optimised hygienic design, easily cleanable in all mounting positions (patent, property right: GM 000984349)
  • Pt100, 4 … 20 mA or HART® protocol
  • Self-draining and dead-space minimised



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  • Process- and procedure-specific solutions possible
  • Operating limits: - Operating temperature: T = -80 ... +200 °C [-112 ... +392 °F] - Operating pressure: P = Vacuum to 25 bar [362,6 psi] - Limit density: ρ ≥400 kg/m3 [25,0 lbs/ft3]
  • Wide variety of different electrical connections, process connections and materials
  • Optionally with programmable and configurable head-mounted transmitter for 4 ... 20 mA field signals, HART®, PROFIBUS® PA and FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
  • Explosion-protected versions (option)
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  • Measuring ranges 0 … 5 kg up to 0 ... 500 kg
  • Completely welded bellows
  • Protection class IP68
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  • Simplified calibration through removable measuring inserts
  • Materials and surface finish quality in accordance with the standards of hygienic design
  • Stainless steel head in optimised hygienic design, easily cleanable in all mounting positions (patent, property right: GM 000984349)
  • Pt100, 4 … 20 mA or HART® protocol



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  • High accuracy of 0.03 K with Pt100
  • One- and two-channel versions
  • Connection possibilities for various probe types
  • Intrinsically safe version Ex ib IIB T4 Gb


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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Milk thread fitting per DIN 11851
  • Suitable for cleaning out of place (COP)
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  • Case and wetted parts in hygienic design
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
  • Clamp connection easy to open for cleaning and seal replacement
  • Easy zero point setting
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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Process connection per Svensk Standard SS 1145
  • Suitable for cleaning out of place (COP)
  • Sterilisation-in-Place (SIP) up to max. 130 °C [266 °F]
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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Clamp connection easy to open for cleaning and seal replacement
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
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  • Ergonomische Handhabung
  • Präzise Einstellung durch Feinregulierventil
  • Kompakte Abmessungen
  • Geringes Gewicht
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  • Process- and procedure-specific solutions possible
  • Operating limits: - Operating temperature: T = -90 ... +450 °C [-130 ... +842 °F] - Operating pressure: P = vacuum to 100 bar [1,450.4 psi] - Limit density: ρ ≥ 400 kg/m3 [25.0 lbs/ft³]
  • Resolution < 0.1 mm
  • Wide variety of different electrical connections, process connections and materials
  • Explosion-protected versions
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  • Pressure ranges: from 0 ... 25 mbar up to 0 ... 2,890 bar [0 ... 0.36 up to 0 ... 42,000 psi]
  • Accuracy down to 0.008 % of IS (IntelliScale)
  • External pressure ranges from 25 mbar ... 1,000 bar [0.36 ... 15,015 psi]
  • Precision 0.004 % FS
  • Removable/interchangeable sensors

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  • Pressure ranges: -1 ... 210 bar (-15 ... 3,045 psi)
  • Control speed 15 s
  • Control stability < 0.003 % FS (typical 0.001 % FS)
  • Accuracy down to 0.01 % IS (IntelliScale)
  • Precision 0.004 % FS
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  • Hygienic design (dead space free transitions)
  • Residue-free and quick cleaning of the measuring point (piggable, suitable for SIP and CIP)
  • Materials and surface finish qualities in accordance with pharmaceutical industry directives and standards
  • High measuring accuracy with short response times
  • Explosion-protected versions



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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Milk thread fitting per DIN 11851
  • Suitable for cleaning out of place (COP)
 
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  • Fully welded and dead space free
  • Operating limits: - Operating temperature: T = -40 ... +250 °C - Operating pressure: P = Vacuum to 10 bar
  • Insensitive to foaming, ideal for interface measurement
  • High-precision level measurement: Accuracy < 0.5 mm
  • Wide variety of hygienic process connections
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  • Process connection with flush, all welded diaphragm, with or without retainer flange
  • For highest dynamic pressures ≤ 2,500 bar
  • System fill fluids FDA and USP conform
  • Robust, all welded design
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  • Compact, robust, easily cleanable design (patent, property right: DE102008042455)
  • Dry measuring cell, no transmission fluid
  • Flush, welded diaphragm
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP, autoclavable version available
  • Large selection of process connections
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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Clamp connection easy to open for cleaning and seal replacement
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
 
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  • Multi-functional display
  • Simple menu navigation
  • Conductive plastic case
  • Large LC display, rotatable
  • Approvals for hazardous areas
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  • For direct, quickly removable installation in pipelines
  • Self-draining in all mounting positions
  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
  • Dead-space free installation in pipes
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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
  • EHEDG certified and 3-A compliant
  • For installation into VARINLINE® access units
  • 100 % material traceability for wetted parts
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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
  • EHEDG certified and 3-A compliant
  • Certified hygienic design

 

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  • Accuracy up to 0.1 K (complete measuring chain)
  • One- and two-channel versions
  • Connection possibilities for various probe types
  • Intrinsically safe version Ex ib IIB T4 Gb



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  • Pressure ranges: -1 ... 210 bar (-15 ... 3,045 psi)
  • Control speed 10 s
  • Control stability < 0.005 % FS
  • Accuracy to 0.02 % IS (IntelliScale)
  • Precision 0.008 % FS
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  • For direct, quickly removable installation in pipelines
  • Self-draining in all mounting positions
  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Suitable for COP, SIP and CIP
  • Dead-space free installation in pipes

 

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  • Quick cleaning, without residue
  • Process connection per Svensk Standard SS 1145
  • Suitable for cleaning out of place (COP)
  • Sterilisation-in-Place (SIP) up to max. 130 °C [266 °F]
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  • Materials and surface finish quality in accordance with the standards of hygienic design
  • Fully welded
  • Can be combined with models TR21-A and TR22-A electrical resistance thermometers, measuring insert exchangeable
  • Can be combined with mechanical thermometers, resistance thermometers and DiwiTherm®
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  • Manual pressure generation of -0.85 … +25 bar [12.3 ... +360 psi]
  • Accuracy: 0.025 % FS (incl. calibration certificate)
  • Generation/measurement of 0 ... 24 mA and voltage supply DC 24 V
  • Data logger with high measuring rate and large memory
  • Intrinsically safe version

  • For cleaning easy to open
  • Quick cleaning of measuring point, without residue
  • Suitable for SIP and CIP
  • 3-A certified
  • Flush, welded diaphragm

 

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  • For cleaning easy to remove
  • Quick cleaning of measuring point, without residue
  • Suitable for cleaning out of place (COP)
  • 3-A compliant
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  • High measurement accuracy
  • Freely scalable measuring ranges
  • Developed in accordance with the SIL 2 requirements
  • Seven different case variants
  • Configuration via DTM (Device Type Manager) in accordance with the FDT (Field Device Tool) concept (e.g. PACTware™)
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  • Model OTMT84: PROFIBUS® PA profile 3.02
  • Model OTMT85: FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus H1
  • Explosion-protected version Ex ia (intrinsically safe/FISCO) and Ex ec available
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  • Dual mV/V display
  • 2x digital input and 4x digital output
  • Integrated multiple signal outputs available
  • Serial interface, RS-232 or RS-485
  • Ingress protection IP65
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 20 kg to 0 ... 500 kg
  • 3,000 intervals per OIML R60 Class C
  • Stainless steel, hermetically sealed and welded bellows
  • Ingress protection: IP68 and IP69K
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 500 to 0 ... 2,000 kg
  • 3,000 intervals per OIML R60 Class C
  • Stainless steel, hermetically sealed and welded, Ingress protection: IP68 and IP69K
  • High long-term stability
  • High side load tolerance
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 5 t to 0 ... 30 t
  • 1,000 intervals per OIML R60 Class C
  • Measuring element from stainless steel
  • Hermetically sealed and welded, ingress protection IP68
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 1 kg to 0 ... 200 kg [0 ... 2.2 lbs to 0 ... 441 lbs]
  • Load cell made from aluminium
  • High accuracy (6-wire connection), react quickly, low settling time
  • Insensitive to lateral and corner load
  • Simple design, easy installation
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 50 kg to 0 ... 635 kg [0 ... 110 lbs and 0 ... 1,400 lbs]
  • Load cell made from aluminium
  • High accuracy, react quickly, low settling time
  • Insensitive to lateral and corner load
  • Simple design, easy installation
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 8 kg to 0 ... 300 kg [0 ... 18 lbs to 0 ... 661 lbs]
  • Load cell made from aluminium
  • High accuracy, react quickly, low settling time
  • Insensitive to lateral and corner load
  • Simple design, easy installation
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 3 kg to 0 ... 40 kg [0 ... 7 lbs to 0 ... 88 lbs]
  • Load cell made from aluminium
  • High accuracy, react quickly, low settling time
  • Insensitive to lateral and corner load
  • Simple design, easy installation
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  • Measuring ranges 0 ... 2 kg to 0 ... 30 kg [0 ... 4 lbs to 0 ... 66 lbs]
  • Load cell made from aluminium
  • High accuracy, react quickly, low settling time
  • Insensitive to lateral and corner load
  • Simple design, easy installation
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  • Strain of 0 … 200 με to max. 0 … 1,000 με
  • Can be retrofitted, easy installation with M6-screws
  • Total error < 1 % Fnom
  • Electrical connection as cable, with plug-in radio module, display or junction box.
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