SmartConnect Valving System Overview

Using piping technology from GEA, PROCESSTEC has developed an innovative piping system for the food, dairy and beverage industries. The integrated pigging technology enables a streamlined system with fewer pumps, less product loss, fewer CIP cycles and less floor space.

SmartConnect with Integrated Pigging System

Traditional Valve Manifold System with:

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System with:

1 fill line, piggable

2 discharge lines, piggable

1 CIP-Supply

1 CIP-Return

System with:

1 fill line, non piggable

2 discharge lines, non piggable

1 CIP-Supply

1 CIP-Return

Why SmartConnect?

For Operations:

Streamlined system design with fewer pumps – Because there is less of a pressure drop in the suction line from the tank to the pump, fewer pumps are required, even for high-viscosity and shear-sensitive products
Zero production loss – An integrated pigging system in product lines (fill and discharge) makes this possible
Fewer CIP cycles – The use of short coupled mixproof valves to the tank itself requires fewer cycles
Less floor space required – The entire system is more efficient and compact
Cleaner operations – The integrated pigging system and fewer discharge lines makes it easier to keep the floor clean

For Maintenance:

Better valve access for easy removal of valves with PROCESSTEC’s height adjustable maintenance cart
Easy access to agitator bearings through removable bottom plate (no confined space entry necessary), making regular bearing checks by operations personnel possible
Fewer valves to maintain

For Installation

Very high design flexibility to enable 24/7 operation in narrow silo hallways with mixproof technology
Short system downtimes for installation because of modular pre-fabrication (hours versus days)
Fast installation due to pre-fabricated pipes – also for double walled systems to allow for product cooling or heating
Fewer valves to install and automate, while accomplishing the same system functionality