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› SWISS PRECISION AT THE TOP PAGE 22 GEA Aseptomag creates aseptic valves for strictest requirements
› ClEAN IS kINg PAGE 26 Our specialists from the United Kingdom for optimum tank cleaning
The GEA Flow Components customer magazine | Issue 01/2014
Our business unit with 4 business lines
– for everything that flows
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EDIToRIal
Sustainability – one of the most overused
words of today? Everywhere you turn,
people or companies are talking about
what is sustainable. Is it just a buzzword?
We don't think so. To us, sustainability
means protecting what is important to
us all. We recognize that global resources
are limited, that growing threats to the
environment persist, and it makes us think
in new directions. Like other attentive
companies and institutions, we are
investigating new options for the future
to create processes and systems in more
effi cient, ecological and considerate ways.
04 TAkE 4 mAkE 1
› Diversity meets responsibility PAGE 06
› Full range for our customers PAGE 08
10 TRAdITION CREATES THE FuTuRE
› Progress in fl ow PAGE 12
› Smart, stable, service-friendly PAGE 14
› ‘Recover value – reduce waste’ PAGE 16
18 ENERgY TuRNAROuNd IN THE FlOW PROCESS
› Energy savers – the whole family
PAGE 20
WE LIVE VALUES
Franz Bürmann,CEO Business Unit GEA Flow Components
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coNTENTS
22 SWISS PRECISION AT THE TOP
› Dedicated to security and
performance PAGE 24
26 ClEAN IS kINg
› Smart cleaning saves values PAGE 28
› Storm warning! Tornado 4 and Twister
PAGE 30
32INFO
› Available Publications PAGE 32
› Seminars PAGE 34
› Close to us PAGE 36
› Event News PAGE 38
WE LIVE VALUES How can our technological expertise
help you as a manufacturer to make your
processes more sustainable? You can fi nd
inspiration in this new edition of the
GEA Flow Components Insider. We have
not only updated the look and feel of
our magazine, but have given the entire
Business Unit GEA Flow Components a
new structure. Four highly specialized
Business Lines are ready to meet the
requirements you will be facing in the
next years. Our up-to-date products
and services provide optimum support
for you to save energy and resources.
Our complete range of systems and
components aids you in carrying out
any process idea and makes you reach
your goals. We are looking forward to
working together with you!
Sincerely yours,
Franz Bürmann
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INSIGHT | BUSINESS UNIT GEA FLOW COMPONENTS
GEA Flow Components ready to go: Our business unit with 4 business lines – for everything that flows.
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Manufacturers in the food, beverage, pharma or biotech
industries have always been aware that it takes specialists
to design secure and efficient processes in their production
facilities. After all, the products in these sensitive industries are
subjected to particular regulations and requirements. But how
can manufacturers find and contact plant and process specialists
that exactly fit the bill? GEA Flow Components has the answer.
The newly organized Business Unit is a partner for everything
that flows, with a complete portfolio of specialist equipment
and specialist services based on decades of experience. That's
how GEA Flow Components paves the way to perfect solutions
for all processes involving liquid products. Take 4, make 1.
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Diversity meets responsibilityEconomical, sustainable and service-minded: How the new Business Unit GEA Flow Components puts you in the advantage.
In the course of 2013, our Business Unit has been newly formed
and structured. Our main focus is on the growth and continued
strengthening of our market position as an internationally
recognized technology leader in components for the food,
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, mainly in the
business areas of valves, pumps and cleaning technology.
Several strong companies form the Business Unit GEA Flow
Components: GEA Tuchenhagen in Büchen (Germany), GEA
Aseptomag in Kirchberg (Switzerland) and GEA Breconcherry
in the UK. They are complemented by various affi liate locations
in the USA, Canada, China, India, Poland and France.
Together we are able to off er our customers a really
comprehensive program of components and systems, based
on a clear structure. Hygienic valves and pumps, cleaning
technology and aseptic valves – these process technology
components are the speciality of GEA Flow Components. No
matter whether it is milk, beer, beverages, pasty food or fi ne
chemicals fl owing through your pipe systems – our components
ensure a reliable, high productivity, sustainable and economical
operation, as well as consistent product quality.
› Brewing & beverage industries
› Dairy & food industries
› Pharmaceutical & biotech industries
› Fine chemicals industry
› Cosmetics & health care industries
› Less stress on climate and environment
› Environment-oriented production methods
› Maximum hygiene and care in product processing
FOCUS ON DEMANDING MARKETS
ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
MORE ADVANTAGES FOR YOU Process technology by GEA Flow Components is characterized
by economic efficiency, sustainability and service orientation –
a triple advantage for every user. Lower consumption of energy,
water and chemicals means less stress on environment and
climate.
For you, for the future success of your business, and for the
continuing acceptance of your production site this aspect will
become more and more important. GEA Flow Components
helps you to fulfill your commitment to sustainable working
methods. u
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Hygienic Valve Technology GEA Tuchenhagen
Hygienic pump Technology GEA Tuchenhagen
aseptic Valve TechnologyGEA Aseptomag
cleaning TechnologyGEA Breconcherry
Ready for your challengesFour Business Lines – for everything that fl ows.
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Full range for our customersThe GEA Flow Components portfolio perfectly fits all processes involving liquid products.
With the support of our Research and Development department, we regularly introduce
advanced product innovations to the market. The overriding principle: sustainability in the sense
of efficiency for the user. The market demands high standards – we are there to satisfy them.
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HYGIENIC VALVE TECHNOLOGYHygienic valves from GEA Tuchenhagen are the core component
in process plants. They contribute signifi cantly to the highest
product quality. With our range of valves we provide the
market with solutions for highly complex tasks as well as for
basic functions. Our valves are economically designed for the
application for which they are intended. Accessory components
in our product range complete the process system optimally –
from product recovery systems to recover valuable product and
compact expansion compensators to compensate thermal stress
to safety-enhancing tank lock systems.
HYGIENIC PUMP TECHNOLOGYOur range of pumps includes non-self-priming and self-
priming centrifugal pumps as well as rotary piston pumps.
Sensibly rated high-effi ciency motors help you to keep energy
consumption as low as possible. Carefully designed fl ow
paths, free from dead corners, make it possible to achieve a
higher product quality and considerable savings of valuable
energy, water and detergents.
ASEPTIC VALVE TECHNOLOGYExceptionally demanding properties are required of the
components used in sterile and aseptic processes. Our aseptic
valves from GEA Aseptomag are suitable for use in areas with
the highest aseptic and sterile demands. The optimally executed
design is a defi nitive reason for the success of these valve series.
The special sealing concept prevents any product contamination
from outside – this helps to keep the process system germ-free.
In this way our products fulfi ll all requirements on the highest
level, off ering sustainably high product quality to every user.
CLEANING TECHNOLOGYWe have developed our GEA Breconcherry cleaning equipment
with special emphasis on saving valuable resources in the
cleaning process. Our cleaners – orbital, rotating or static
– achieve the best cleaning results in various sectors of
industries. u
This way to your equipment solution:Contact us – fast & simple
Business Line Hygienic Valve Technology
Business Line Hygienic Pump Technology
GEa Tuchenhagen
› Phone +49 4155 49-0
› www.tuchenhagen.com
Business Line Aseptic Valve Technology
GEa aseptomag
› Phone +41 34 426 29 29
› www.aseptomag.ch
Business Line Cleaning Technology
GEa Breconcherry
› Phone +44 1531 632476
› www.breconcherry.co.uk
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Essential for more than 80 years: How hygienic valve technology from GEA Tuchenhagen secures the quality of liquid products.
INSIGHT | BUSINESS LINE HYGIENIC VALVE TECHNOLOGY
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Liquid foods and other liquid products of high value are among
the most important goods mankind has acquired for itself in
history. They represent some of the oldest traditions in process
technology and system design. Continuing those traditions,
we at GEA Tuchenhagen focus at all times on securing hygienic
product quality that is indispensible for consumers and a key to
success for manufacturers.
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Progress in flow GEA Tuchenhagen – key components for hygienic processes.
It was in 1931 in the town of Kiel that German engineer Otto Tuchenhagen presented his first system solutions for the dairy industry – the beginning of today's GEA Tuchenhagen range of components that has been setting standards worldwide. The first centrifugal pump followed in 1943, paving the company's way for the future.
In 1967, the first leakproof double seat valve saw its introduction at the company's so-called “engineers' factory”, situated in Büchen (Northern Germany). 1975 became the year of the VARIVENT® valve series – to this day a core component in matrix-piped process plants and a cornerstone in the GEA Tuchenhagen portfolio.
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WE ARE MOVING MORE THAN LIQUIDSHygienic valve technology and hygienic pump technology
for processing premium liquid products are the key area of
expertise for GEA Tuchenhagen today.
The valve and pump series have been optimized for decades
and have in recent years become established in new areas of
application beyond the traditional area of food production, such
as pharma, cosmetics and fine chemicals production.
GEA Tuchenhagen components of the latest generation can
be adapted optimally and with flexibility to varying process
parameters, securing high productivity, economical operation
and constant product quality.
In this way we are among the world's premier component
suppliers – today more than ever. u
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GEA Flow Components – worldwide on locationGEA Flow Components is represented around the world with
its own regional affi liates and their service off ers. We fulfi ll
customer requests in any world region and in the shortest time
with locally experienced engineer and construction teams
who will also be ready to support you in getting your solution
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Smart, stable, service-friendly
The new butterfl y valves T-smart 7 continue the series' success story.
pRoDucTS | BUSINESS LINE HYGIENIC VALVE TECHNOLOGY
Butterfl y valves in the long-established T-smart series from GEA Tuchenhagen are used as cost-
effective shut-off elements on valve blocks, panels and pipe fences for gentle product guiding
and easy cleaning. With all-around optimized performance features, the newly developed
T-smart 7 components set out to meet our customers' expectations.
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T-SMART 7Manufacturers are placing ever-increasing requirements on
components in process plants worldwide. T-smart 7 is the
answer in the current GEA Tuchenhagen portfolio. The T-smart 7
series off ers the benefi ts of excellent hygiene, higher ease of
assembly, shorter assembly and maintenance times and thus
higher production uptimes.
The new valves particularly stand out for the new sealing
design: The double-sided valve disc bearing allows a defi ned
seal compression. An optimally designed product area reduces
abrasion and achieves a gentle product handling.
INTERMEDIATE FLANGE VERSIONCompared to the former execution the intermediate fl ange
variant comes as an open design now. The actuator is mounted
on the inner fl anges, as a result of which the valve insert can
be removed conveniently without the actuator having to be
dismantled fi rst.
Apertures in the outer fl anges allow the actuator to be mounted
or changed at any time without removing the valve from the
process line. The open fl ange design permits a screw-by-screw
re-clamping from four to three fl anges during operation,
in order for the removed outer fl ange to be welded onto a
pipework extension, for example.
PNEUMATIC ACTUATORSThe redeveloped pneumatic actuators are compact, deliver
high performance, and all come standard as ATEX-compliant.
They are compatible with all butterfl y valve variants.
Torque maxima towards both end positions make this solution
suitable for use on both normally closed and normally open
valves. Mechanical stops enable exact disk positioning. Air-to-
spring and air-to-air variants are available. The integrated
T.VIS® interface also accommodates optional accessories such
as a booster cylinder for low air pressures, stroke limit stop and
two-position cylinder. u
› Stable seals
› Easy to clean
› Gentle on the product
› Lowest switch torques
› Easy to assemble
MORE STABILITY AND SERVICE LIFE
More details at www.tuchenhagen.com
under Valves – Butterfl y Valves!
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3A VARICOVER® product recovery systems, the certifi ed product recovery solution for North America.
Gain more, lose less – this is the new motto for food and beverage
producers in the USA. GEA Tuchenhagen now offers them the fi rst
product recovery system certifi ed to comply with the American
3A hygiene standard.
‘Recover value – reduce waste’
Product Recovery Systems are used for the recovery of valuable
products from pipe systems. Therefore, they optimize the
economic effi ciency of production plants.
The VARICOVER® Product Recovery System is the fi rst to
be certifi ed according to the new 3A sanitary standard 101-00
(Pipeline Product Recovery Equipment Using Projectiles),
certifi cate no. 1724.
The advantages of the new design include pocket-free interior,
CIP/SIP-able construction, as well as a simplifi ed design that
reduces maintenance and assembly times. Furthermore, the
Product Recovery System can improve effi ciency by reducing
consumption of cleaning media and water, while also reducing
the waste water load.
More details at www.tuchenhagen.com
under Product Recovery Technology!
pRoDucTS | BUSINESS LINE HYGIENIC VALVE TECHNOLOGY
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PIG CLEANING STATION MST 3AThe Pig Cleaning Station MST 3A is designed according to the
new 3A standard. It is used as an in-line pig launching and
receiving station.
A newly constructed plastic actuator makes the adjustment
of its position sensors even easier. Additionally, the newly
designed lantern contributes to the new hygienic design.
The 3A certifi ed construction includes a new and easy-to-use
holder to mount the magnetic sensors for pig detection.
PIG STOPPER 3AThe construction of the newly developed pig stopper 3A has
also been 3A certifi ed. It is often used as a stopper on T-fi ttings.
The improved hygienic design is highlighted by the new plastic
actuator, having the same advantages as the pig cleaning station
MST, and additionally by the new open lantern construction. u
› Pig cleaning station MST 3A
› Pigging stopper 3A
› Pigging receiver 3A
› Pigging T-fi tting 3A
› Pigs in silicon and FKM
CERTIFIED SYSTEM COMPONENTS
› Sizes OD 2“–4“
› Material (contact product parts) 1.4404
› Sealing material EPDM, FKM, HNBR
› Pig material Silicone, FKM
FEATURES
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INSIGHT | BUSINESS LINE HYGIENIC PUMP TECHNOLOGY
Energy turnaroundin the fl ow process
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Hygienic GEA Tuchenhagen pumps save energy and operation costs.
Producing goods according to modern,
sustainable standards. Finding acceptance in
the market, in society and at your production
site. Getting ready for the future. All this is
connected, in our energy-conscious era, to
responsibly controlled energy consumption.
Hygienic pumps in the GEA Tuchenhagen
portfolio fulfi ll the growing demand for
environmentally compatible equipment. The
company and its production concept are based
on the principles of economical effi ciency,
sustainability and service orientation.
ECONOMICAL – SUSTAINABLE – SERVICE ORIENTEDWith GEA Tuchenhagen®-VARIFLOW pumps manufacturers
can save considerable costs. High effi ciency motors in
thoughtfully diff erentiated sizes ensure low power intake. This
keeps energy consumption low, reducing production costs. The
pumps have been optimized to provide solutions for any and
all market requirements. The fl ow paths are exactly designed,
without dead space, for steady and gentle product conveying.
Manufacturers can thus achieve higher product quality with
lower consumption of energy, water and detergents, at eff ectively
reduced cleaning and maintenance time and staff costs.
Less energy and water consumption and less chemicals mean
less stress on the climate and the environment. In many
markets, demand from consumers and, in consequence, the
marketing success of consumer products is more and more
infl uenced by ecological seals of quality and international
norms for global climate and environment protection. Societies
are becoming more and more ecologically conscious.
Manufacturers who work with GEA Tuchenhagen components
can claim advantages in two ways: They are using components
with proven ability to make environment-friendly processes
possible. And the end products benefi t from the high standard
of hygiene and exactness of processes. In this way, sustainable
production means successful production.
Service orientation – together with economical effi ciency and
sustainability – is the third strength to make our customers
benefi t from our expertise. Customers can employ our
individual engineering support provided by valve and pump
specialists and profi t from comprehensive digital tools – from
technical drawings to interactive life cycle cost forecasts – long
before the components are made to work. uEnergy turnaroundin the fl ow process
INSIGHT | BUSINESS LINE HYGIENIC PUMP TECHNOLOGY
Energy savers– the whole family All GEA Tuchenhagen® –VARIFLOW centrifugal pumps now with IE3 motors.
Since January 2014 our centrifugal pumps
GEA Tuchenhagen®-VARIFLOW TP and our
self-priming centrifugal pumps TPS have been
equipped with premium effi ciency IE3 motors
as a standard. With this initiative we fulfi ll the
Commission Regulation (EC) No 640/2009 with
regard to eco design requirements for electric
motors ahead of time.
Our customers will benefi t from higher effi ciency of the IE3
motors resulting in reduced costs of operation for the pump. This
page off ers information about the objectives, requirements and
deadlines for the Commission Regulation. u
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ENERGy EffIcIENcy STaNDaRDS for asynchronous motors DIN EN 60034-30: Rotating electrical machines – Part 30: Efficiency classes of single-speed, three-phase, cage-induction motors (IE-code) (IEC 2/1652/CD:2011)
Various energy-efficiency classes for asynchronous motors
exist throughout the world. The international standard
IEC 60034-30 aims to harmonize them.
MOTORS COVERED:
Single-speed, three-phase, 50 and 60 Hz asynchronous
motors
› rated voltage UN up to 1000 V
› rated output from 0.75 to 375 kW
› 2-, 4- or 6-pole
› duty type S1 (continuous duty) or S3 (intermittent periodic
duty) with a rated cyclic duration factor of 80% or higher
› capable of operating direct online
› operating conditions in accordance with DIN IEC 60034-1,
section 6
Excluded from IEC60034-30 are motors made solely for
converter operation and motors completely integrated into
a machine that cannot be tested separately from the machine.
EFFICIENCY CLASSES AND DESIGNATIONS:
The designation of the international efficiency class consists
of the letters “IE“ (International Energy Efficiency Class),
directly followed by a numeral:
› IE1 – Standard
› IE2 – High
› IE3 – Premium
› IE4 – Super-Premium
REGulaTIoN (Ec) No 640/2009 of 22 July 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the EuropeanParliament and of the Council with regard to eco design requirements for electric motors
This regulation establishes eco-design requirements for the
placing on the market and putting into service of electric
motors which also apply when these motors are integrated in
other products such as pumps.
THE INDIVIDUAL ECO DESIGN REQUIREMENTS TAKE EFFECT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TIMETABLE:
› As of 16 June 2011, all motors must meet the IE2 efficiency
level.
› As of 1 January 2015, all motors with a rated output of
7.5 kW to 375 kW must meet either the IE3 efficiency level
or meet the IE2 efficiency level and be equipped with a
variable speed drive.
› As of 1 January 2017, all motors with a rated output of
0.75 kW to 7.5 kW must meet either the IE3 efficiency level
or meet the IE2 efficiency level and be equipped with a
variable speed drive.
More details at www.tuchenhagen.com
under Hygienic Pump Technology!
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INSIGHT | BUSINESS LINE ASEPTIC VALVE TECHNOLOGY
GEA Aseptomag makes quality, hygiene and sustainability perfect.
Swiss precision at the top Swiss precision
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In the town of Kirchberg, not far from Berne, the Swiss
capital, the technologists and engineers at GEA Aseptomag
have set their ambitions high. They rank among the leading
international specialists for developing and manufacturing
aseptic process components, creating successful process
technology solutions for the food, beverage, pharma, cosmetics
and biotech industries. In April 2012, GEA Aseptomag joined
today's Business Unit GEA Flow Components. Around the
world, customers rely on this company's unique expertise and
highly motivated team.
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INSIGHT | BUSINESS LINE ASEPTIC VALVE TECHNOLOGY
No compromise, says GEA Aseptomag.
GEA Aseptomag drives the continuous evolution of products
and systems. It's the main reason why the company can
fulfi ll any conceivable requirements. The focus is placed
on no-compromise aseptic solutions that defi ne maximum
security, reliability and serviceability. Customers benefi t from
longer service lives and greater availability of their production
systems. As trusting repeat customers have testifi ed:
GEA Aseptomag stands for quick Return On Investment.
Pillars of product development at GEA Aseptomag are quality
and the pursuit of optimum hygienic design. Especially,
norms and standards from all institutions relevant in the
food industry (ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, EHEDG, 3A) are all
completely fulfi lled.
The engineers also attribute great importance to sustainability
of their solutions. There are still components in operation today
that have been made in the 1970s. A maintenance service
is off ered for interior parts with metal bellows to minimize
the amount of throwaway parts. A specially installed waste
water treatment system at the production site ensures that
waste water is treated according to the company's responsible
ecological concept as well.
Dedicated to security and performance
The team working at GEA Aseptomag offers
decades of experience in aseptic component
technology. Strong customer orientation
meets the readiness to create special solutions
beyond the standard process – a particular
strength of the entire team.
NEW: IBC FILLING SYSTEMThe new IBC Filling System has been designed for aseptic
fi lling of movable tanks and containers; a specially developed
fi lling head serves as the contact interface. A tubular heat
exchanger has been integrated into the compact unit to supply
hot water for cleaning and rinsing.
For exact fi lling volumes control, the hand truck features a
balance unit that continuously transmits the values to the
control unit. All parameters, such as sterilization time, fi lling
time and volume, rinsing time and CIP data can be stored in
the system according to the product. The built-in Siemens S7
control can be adapted to any specifi cations and customer
requests.
Advancing success in new markets and with new applications:
This goal is close at hand with today's strengths and
innovations from GEA Aseptomag. u
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The GEA Aseptomag product family
The Aseptomag valve series is especially suited for applications
in the dairy, beverage and biotech industries. The VESTA®
series off ers equally exceptional valves for the pharma industry.
SAMPLINGLow-maintenance sampling valves from GEA Aseptomag for
pipes and containers meet the strongest requirements and can
be tailored to any application, thanks to their modular concept.
GEA Aseptomag also off ers semi- and fully-automated sampling
systems based on the sampling valves available from the
Business Line Aseptic Valve Technology.
MODULESEmploying the most advanced design and manufacturing tools,
GEA Aseptomag can translate complex process functions into
compact modules that fulfi ll the highest standards of quality
and service. The extensive in-house program of modules covers
a multitude of applications.
FILLINGDecades of experience and expertise are a hallmark of
GEA Aseptomag when it comes to aseptic fi lling systems. A
great number of marketable system solutions has already been
developed for special customer requests. The gap-free after-
sales service provided by the Service and Support department
completes every product off er. u
COMPONENTSGEA Aseptomag is concerned with the development, design and
manufacturing of high-quality components for process systems.
They are known for their high standard of manufacturing,
operational security and ease of serviceability.
NEWS
On October 1, 2013, Dr Reimar Gutte has taken on his position
as CEO of GEA Aseptomag AG. With a Ph.D. in food technology,
Reimar Gutte has held positions with the GEA Group since 2008,
most recently as Service Sales Manager for GEA Westfalia Separator
Group and, from 2012, as Sales Director for GEA Aseptomag AG.
The vision and key goal of
GEA Aseptomag is to be
recognized around the world
as the leading developer,
manufacturer and supplier
of aseptic components and
system solutions.
Dr Reimar Gutte, CEO GEA Aseptomag
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INSIGHT | BUSINESS LINE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY
clean is King
GEA Breconcherry: Specialists in tank cleaning.
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Visitors to England often find tradition and innovation
surprisingly close to each other, side by side. In the town
of Bromyard, not far from the border with Wales, the GEA
Breconcherry company embodies both qualities. For four
decades, the specialists who work there have made it their
tradition to advance progress in industrial tank cleaning.
The team continues to do that today, since 2011 within the
worldwide competence portfolio of the Business Unit GEA
Flow Components. The engineers and technicians in Bromyard
have always known that reliable and economical cleaning
technology is the key to process quality that satisfies high
hygiene requirements. Clean is King.
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INSIGHT | BUSINESS LINE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY
Smart cleaningsaves valuesThe experience of the GEA Breconcherry team goes beyond just tank cleaning.
Breconcherry has been synonymous with high-
quality, innovative cleaning technology for 45
years. Not only our customers have delightedly
followed us from the beginning.
Our production manager, Terry Habbitts has also been with
our company for more than 40 years. We talked to him about
the success story of a remarkable company, a story that has its
beginning in the town of Ledbury. The “Fury” orbital cleaner
was developed there. Mike Robinson, the company founder
who created it, was successful in developing a unique drive
concept, one that has made the Fury the most effi cient orbital
cleaner in the market to this day. Many patents and products
have followed. The company Sellers Clean UK was acquired too.
A broad range of application possibilities helped to establish
the name Breconcherry in a great number of industries – the
brewery, beverage, dairy and food industries and all other
industries where tanks and containers need cleaning.
For the development of its most recent product series, Breconcherry
has placed a special focus on meeting increasing customer
demands with regard to hygienic design and product quality.
From the fi rst day of sale, the newly developed rotating and
orbital cleaners were met with admiration thanks to their
stunning cleaning results and excellent effi ciency. Thus it was
a short step to selecting powerful names for these products,
such as Twister, Typhoon, Tempest or Turbo SSB. Eventually
those exact products found interest from the Business Unit
GEA Flow Components, leading to a fusion that created the
GEA Breconcherry brand and retired the old VARIPURE
brand. Today, GEA Breconcherry off ers an extensive product
portfolio of cleaning devices for the most diverse customer
applications.
“In contrast to the 'classic' system component business,
cleaning technology relies less on large scale projects to
generate sales. That's why we need broader access to diff erent
markets as a part of our sales concepts. New distributors and
synergies within the GEA Group are as important to us as
Our focus is on the economic
and ecologic objective to
reduce the consumption of
energy, water and detergents.
We are achieving that goal with
hygienic design and the right
type of cleaner for any task.
Kai Becker, Head of Business Line Cleaning Technology
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ADVANCED CLEANING TECHNOLOGY
› Reduction of energy, water and detergents consumption
› Optimized time and staff efforts for cleaning
› Broad range of orbital, rotating and static cleaners
› Customized cleaning solutions for all kinds of applications
and tank sizes
› Different spray patterns possible
› FDA conform and ATEX exempt
› Digital tools (e.g. 3D modeling)
› Service-friendly
› Cleaning test on site
ORBITAL CLEANERS › Operating pressure 1 to 90 bar
› Cleaning diameter up to 33 m
› Flow rates 0.5 to 47.7 m3/h
› FDA conform and ATEX exempt
ROTATING CLEANERS › Operating pressure 1 to 20 bar
› Cleaning diameter up to 12 m
› Flow rates 1 to 29.6 m3/h
› FDA conform and ATEX exempt
STATIC CLEANERS › Operating pressure 1 to 2.5 bar
› Cleaning diameter up to 8 m
› Flow rates 0.9 to 66.7 m3/h
established partners who have worked with Breconcherry for
decades. We are placing a focus on the economic and ecologic
goal of reducing consumption of water, energy and detergents.
This way we will add new chapters to our success story”, says
Kai Becker, who is looking to the future with much optimism. u
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pRoDucTS | BUSINESS LINE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY
Two new ones make a lot of rain.
Storm warning!Tornado 4 and Twister
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SMALL ORBITAL CLEANER FOR 100MM HOLESTwister has a very compact design and can be fitted through
100mm/4 inch holes. This is our smallest available orbital
cleaner. u
Twister
Tornado 4NEW LARGE AND POWERFUL JETTING CLEANER WITH A CLEANING DIAMETER UP TO 33 METERS!With five different nozzle diameters and four nozzles instead
of two, flow rates between 14.2 and up to 47.4 m³/h can be
achieved. The Tornado 4 can be used for mobile or stationary
applications where diameters up to 33 m can easily be cleaned.
More details at www.tuchenhagen.com
under Cleaning Technology!
The general principle of our orbital cleaners:
The round jet nozzles rotate in two planes and
produce focused high impact jets generating a
highly efficient 3D wash pattern.
The new orbital cleaners Tornado 4 and Twister extend the
GEA Breconcherry portfolio of optimum cleaning solutions.
As with Typhoon, Tempest and two-nozzle Tornado, the four-
nozzle Tornado 4 and the Twister are liquid driven and work
at pressures between 4 and up to 10 bar.
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INfo | AVAILABLE PUBLICATIONS
Corresponding to our new structure in the Business Unit
GEA Flow Components we have adapted and created a new
brochure concept to ensure easy understanding and clear design.
For a start, we have produced a general overview comprising of
all the products of our Business Unit GEA Flow Components.
Next in line are the brochures for each Business Line to show
their components and services in detail:
› Business Unit GEA Flow Components, complete overview
› Business Line Hygienic Pump Technology
› Business Line Cleaning Technology
› Business Line Aseptic Valve Technology (in progress)
› Business Line Hygienic Valve Technology (in progress)
Clear, but also precise.Another new publication is the brochure „GEA Flow Components
takes responsibility – globally and across generations“. In this
brochure we describe not only our commitment to effi cient
and sustainable components but also our handling and
responsibility for an environmental-friendly manufacturing of
these products.
All brochures are printed in English, German and other language
versions, and are of course available online in PDF format as well.
The new brochures
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“Better than ever …” – in handy book format,single-language, reader-friendly and easy to understand.
The new catalogs
Find our brochures and catalogs for
download and Information in the library
at www.tuchenhagen.com
We have analyzed in detail our previous catalog binder
comprising all our products. This has resulted in a complete
new way to see our catalog concept: We have decided to issue
individual catalogs per product group. To ensure easy handling,
they will be in book format in single-language versions. And,
having made up our minds about the content as such, we have
designed and updated all of it. In all, we are hoping to give you
a catalog series that is not only technically up to date but also
reader-friendly and easy to handle.
Some of the new catalogs are already available:
› Catalog GEA Tuchenhagen Hygienic Centrifugal Pumps
› Catalog GEA Tuchenhagen Butterfl y Valves T-smart
› Catalog GEA Breconcherry Cleaning Technology
› Catalog GEA Tuchenhagen Hygienic Valves (in progress)
VARIVENT® and ECOVENT®
All brochures are printed in English and German, other language
versions are available online in PDF format. u
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INfo | SEMINARS
Seminars and forums 2014 at a glance
BASIC SEmINAR mOdulE 2 COmPONENT kNOWlEdgE (gEA FlOW COmPONENTS)
Impart of technical basics of GEA Flow Components such as
valves, pumps and cleaners
› Design
› Function
› Special variants
› Applications
› Presentation of GEA Tuchenhagen order code
TaRGET GRoup Newcomers and all interested employees of our
market companies as well as customers who like to get acquainted
with our components.
REquIREmENTS Participation at Basic Seminar Module 1 –
Who is GEA Flow Components?
paRTIcIpaNTS max. 20 persons
DuRaTIoN 1 day
DaTES 02.09.14 (Englisch)
SEmINaR fEE 150,00 Euro (Total fee for modules 1 + 2)
We can offer you profound, technical know-how and information
about the current standards in the field of Flow Components.
Get to know our broad range of components and their applications.
Our seminars provide technical knowledge about hygienic
and aseptic valves, hygienic pumps and cleaning devices and
give an insight into our valve production. You will learn about
our Business Unit GEA Flow Components and get to know its
people. Furthermore, the seminars offer a great way to share
valuable experience in dialog with other industry experts.
If you should find important training topics to be missing or
have any remarks and ideas, we very much appreciate your
input and thoughts. Our GEA Flow Components team will be
happy to meet you! u
Well informed,confident and alwaysup to date – who wouldn't want that?
BASIC SEmINAR mOdulE 1WHO IS gEA FlOW COmPONENTS?
In this training you get to know the Business Unit and its staff,
with a general survey of our product portfolio. Additionally we
will show you the different applications and characteristics of
our components.
TaRGET GRoup Newcomers and all interested employees of
our market companies as well as customers who like to get
acquainted with our components.
REquIREmENTS No prior knowledge necessary
paRTIcIpaNTS max. 20 persons
DuRaTIoN 1 day
DaTE 01.09.14 (Englisch)
SEmINaR fEE 90,00 Euro (when booked without module 2)
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Seminars and forums 2014 at a glance
gEA FlOW COmPONENTS FOR THE NORTH AmERICAN mARkET
Theoretical and practical component seminar
› Valve technology (VARIVENT® and 24/7 PMO Valve™)
› Aseptic workshop (GEA Aseptomag and VESTA®)
› Control valves
› Feedback systems
› Tanktop systems
› Product recovery
› Cleaning technology
› Practical valve workshop
› Guided factory tour
TaRGET GRoup Customers, distributors and GEA employees
from USA and Canada
REquIREmENTS Technical knowledge about components is
necessary.
paRTIcIpaNTS max. 20 persons
DuRaTIoN 5 days
DaTES 06.10.–10.10.2014 (Englisch)
SEmINaR fEE 450,00 Euro
contact and registration
Annekathrin Bibow
Phone +49 4155 49-2421
Fax +49 4155 49-12421
www.tuchenhagen.com
Seminars take place at the GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH site in Büchen. We will be pleased to offer in-house seminars at your company site as well, individually tailored to your requests.
AdvANCEd COmPONENT TRAININg COuRSE
Extending component training course about:
› Hygienic and Aseptic valves
› Safety and Control valves
› Feedback systems
› Tanktop systems
› Product recovery
› Cleaning technology
› Hygienic pumps
› Guided factory tour
TaRGET GRoup Project engineers, technicans, project managers
REquIREmENTS Technical knowledge about components is
absolutely necessary.
paRTIcIpaNTS max. 16 persons
DuRaTIoN 3 days
DaTES 03.09.–05.09.2014 (Englisch)
SEmINaR fEE 150,00 Euro
INdIvIduAl CuSTOmER SEmINARSANd WORkSHOPS
Discussing your training requirements together with you, we
draw up the agenda for the workshop.
TaRGET GRoup Our customers
REquIREmENTS Registration 8 weeks in advance.
Definition of main emphasis of content and training
requirements
paRTIcIpaNTS min. 6 persons
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INfo | CLOSE TO US
Our affiliate company GEA Tuchenhagen North America shines with refreshed brillianceat its new address in Portland Maine, McAllister Farm Road.
Some “farm” –our new headquarters for North America
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The original office on Evergreen Road was occupied at the start
of 2004, but in the end the capacities were not conducive for
expanding and creating additional workspaces.
In 2013, David Medlar, president of GEA Tuchenhagen North
America, and his team were able to relocate to a larger offi ce
space on McAllister Farm Road. Today the Sales Support and
Finance/Accounting departments can be found in the new
space, while the previous location has been designated as the
‘Service Center’ and is the company's warehouse, not only for
spares but also for specialist assembly and test operations. It is
also the home for exhibits to support US marketing, sales and
training needs.
The new location allows the team to work comfortably
and also have space to grow with more staff as required.
More importantly, there is fi nally a (long desired) training/
presentation room for customers.
It's only mildly ironic that the older offi ce does look like a
farmhouse but it’s the newer, modern offi ce that carries the
address McAllister Farm Road. u
From left: Dave Harding, Caroline Markham, Oliver Michaud, Dave Quattrucci, Michael Lush, Carlos Sanchez, Mitch Jenneman
Back row, from left: Ron Fitz, Brecon Haworth, John Boucher, Charles Phipps, Bess Brunton, Michael GalliFront row, from left: Colleen Copelin, Niki Brown, Cindy Varney, June Winslow, Dave Harding
Portland/Maine
come and see us in portland!
GEA Tuchenhagen North America
33 McAllister Farm Road,
Portland, ME 04103, USA
Phone +1 (207) 797-9500
Fax +1 (207) 878-7914
www.tuchenhagen.us
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INfo | EVENT NEWS
Debut in Munich:The new Business Unit at drinktec
With its 1,445 exhibitors coming from 77 countries and with
an attendance of 67,000 visitors from 183 countries, drinktec
is known as the worldwide leading exhibition for the beverage
and liquid food industries. Size, diversity and internationality
all place drinktec at the center of the world market. So it
was given top preference to present the new Business Unit
GEA Flow Components with its new structure of four Business
Lines: Hygienic Valve Technology, Hygienic Pump Technology
(GEA Tuchenhagen), Aseptic Valve Technology (GEA Aseptomag)
und Cleaning Technology (GEA Breconcherry).
This year the focus was set on new components and systems
from the new Business Unit: One highlight was the butterfly
valves T-smart 7 series, very special for the new sealing design,
In the fall of 2013 the Business Unit GEA Flow Components introduced its new structure at the drinktec in Munich.
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which meets the ever-increasing requirements placed on
components in process plants worldwide. The double-sided
valve disk bearing for defined seal compression and the
ideal design of the product area enable that wear is low and
the product is handled gently. Another innovation that was
greeted with enthusiasm was the VARICOVER® product
recovery system, being the first to be certified according to
the new 3A sanitary standard 101-00, certificate no. 1724.
The system is used in the US beverage, food and pharmaceutical
industries. Product Recovery Systems are used for the
recovery of valuable products from pipe systems.
Apart from these components, we gained attention with the
new 24/7 PMO Valve® 2.0, allowing non-stop production
according to the PMO regulation. Keeping all the known
advantages of the existing type, the 2.0 version has been
designed considerably more compact – resulting in using less
space in the process line and increasing its efficiency while
reducing costs. And without any compromise to given safety
standards.
GEA Aseptomag presented in Munich the sterile double
chamber valve, and the new IBC filling module, a fully aseptic
stand-alone unit for filling and emptying industrial bulk
containers of 200 up to 1,600 l.
The entire Business Unit will be happy to meet you at
forthcoming events with new highlights! u
gEA Tuchenhagen gmbH
Headquarter of the Business Unit GEA Flow Components
Am Industriepark 2–10, 21514 Büchen, Germany
Phone +49 4155 49-0, Fax +49 4155 49-2423
[email protected], www.tuchenhagen.com
gEA Aseptomag
Industrie Neuhof 28, 3422 Kirchberg, Switzerland
Phone +41 34 426 29 29, Fax +41 34 426 29 28
[email protected], www.aseptomag.ch
gEA Breconcherry
Unit 4 Porthouse Business Centre, Tenbury Road,
Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4FL, United Kingdom
Phone +44 1531 632476, Fax +44 1531 633839
[email protected], www.breconcherry.co.uk
gEA Tuchenhagen China
248 Guanghua Road, Shanghai 201108, P.R. China
Phone +86 21-3126 6008, Fax +86 21-3126 0680
[email protected], www.tuchenhagen.cn
GEa mechanical Equipment Business Unit GEA Flow Components
gEA Tuchenhagen France
29, route de la Wantzenau, 67800 Hoenheim, France
Phone +33 3 88 19 70 90, Fax +33 3 88 19 70 99
[email protected], www.tuchenhagen.fr
gEA Tuchenhagen Polska
Ul. BoWiD 9R, 75-209 Koszalin, Poland
Phone +48 94 346 75 40 do 43, Fax +48 94 340 58 35
[email protected], www.tuchenhagen.pl
gEA Flow Components India
#3A1, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Hebbagodi, Hosur Road,
Bengaluru, 560099, India (Karnataka)
Phone +91 80 4968 2300
[email protected], www.tuchenhagen.in
gEA Tuchenhagen North America
33 McAllister Farm Road, Portland, ME 04103, USA
Phone +1 (207) 797-9500, Fax +1 (207) 878-7914
[email protected], www.tuchenhagen.us
gEA Tuchenhagen Canada
20 King Street West, Unit B, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1G8, Canada
Phone +1 (905) 930-8738, Fax +1 (905) 930-8848
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