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EN 1.4307 / AISI 304L Stainless steel
EN 1.4307 (European material number) and AISI 304L (American designation) refer to the same low-carbon austenitic stainless steel. The "L" stands f...
DIN 11850 and EN 10357: hygienic tubing dimensions, series, and how to specify correctly
DIN 11850 and EN 10357 are the primary stainless steel standards governing hygienic tubing in food, dairy, beverage, and biotechnology processing. ...
Swing check valve: how it works, where it's used, and how to choose the right one
A swing check valve is a self-acting device that allows fluid to flow in one direction and automatically closes to prevent reverse flow. It require...
Pressure reducing valve: a complete guide for process engineers
A pressure reducing valve is a self-acting or pneumatically actuated valve that lowers a higher inlet pressure to a stable, lower downstream pressu...
Pumps for beer production: Alfa Laval stainless steel pumps
Pumps for beer production are hygienic fluid-handling units designed to move wort, yeast, bright beer, and cleaning media through each stage of the...
Pneumatic control valve: how it works, where it fits, and how to choose
A pneumatic control valve is a process valve that uses compressed air to move a plug, diaphragm or piston inside a flow body, modulating the positi...
CIP pumps: what is cleaning in place and why does it matter?
Cleaning in place, usually shortened to CIP, is a method of cleaning the interior surfaces of pipes, vessels, and process equipment without dismant...
Centrifugal pump diagram: how to read one correctly
A centrifugal pump diagram is a cross-sectional or schematic illustration that shows the internal components of a centrifugal pump — typically the ...