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Valve Technology/Fluid Control

Fluidics can do so much more — certainly for companies who are happy to think outside of the box — In almost every process, liquid or gaseous media must be measured, controlled and regulated. But are we using the full potential offered by valves, flowmeters and their like? Even after 70 years, the fluidics specialists from Bürkert are nowhere near the end of what they can do.

Be it individual valves or entire valve islands, revolutionary flow meters or flexible platforms for networking — Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has been keeping media, processes and ideas flowing for over 70 years. How do they do that? At the company's headquarters in Ingelfingen, Germany, one is certain that the key to success is to make sure to never lose sight of the requirements of plant operators …

In the food, bioengineering and pharmaceutical industries, numerous fluids used for different formulations must be precisely dosed. In the process, high hygiene standards and the relevant directives must be adhered to.

Bürkert’s modular Online Analysis System for measuring water quality is now also available as a compact field unit. Parameters can be set and measured data evaluated via digital interfaces.

Potentially explosive atmospheres impose strict requirements. Solenoid valves used in these areas must be exceptionally robust and reliable, adaptable to different areas of application and, of course, must conform to the corresponding approvals and directives. With this in mind, the fluid control specialist Bürkert has optimised its diverse programme of modular solenoid valves to meet current explosion protection requirements.

Graphical programming and decentralised control shall usher in a new era: “Industry 4.0” is a concept in which industrial processes are implemented digitally in every aspect. Bürkert supports this development with the Efficient Device Integration Platform (EDIP), which enables intelligent networking down to the sensor and actuator level.

Bürkert has developed a new Ex-product range for solenoid valves. The new concept stands out due to its modularity and simplicity and offers the right solution for your application.