Premier Control Technologies Fluid Solutions
Food, drink and brewing processes demand hygienic design, repeatable dosing, tight pressure and flow control, and proven CIP/SIP compatibility—often in ATEX/IECEx environments. PCT supplies and supports Steriflow & Jordan Valve, Longer, FMI, Fusion Flow, Alicat, King Instrument, and Drastar technologies across the UK & Ireland, helping producers improve product quality, throughput, utilities efficiency and compliance with sanitary standards.
| Application | Recommended Technologies | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Pasteurisation (HTST/UHT) outlet control | Steriflow FB5CPM air loaded sanitary regulator | Hygienic constant pressure modulation; remote setpoint via I/P or panel regulator; 3 A compliant variants for sanitary service |
| CIP/SIP steam trapping & condensate management | Steriflow BTCS sanitary steam traps + SSC Sub cooled Condenser | Validated sanitary steam trapping with improved heat up/hold cycles; SSC enhances condensate drainage and reduces SIP |
| Fermentation gas feed (O₂, CO₂, N₂) | Fusion Flow MXM/IMX gas mixers + Alicat MCS/MCR/MC | Precision multi gas blending (±0.6% mix, 25ms step response) with fast, repeatable mass flow control for stable DO/CO₂ profiles. |
| Carbonation & nitrogenation | Fusion Flow gas mixers + Alicat MFCs | Accurate, responsive gas ratio control; wide flow ranges for line or bright tank conditioning. |
| Filling & recipe dosing (syrups, colours, enzymes) | Longer peristaltics (L600 1F, GX00 1L, WT600 1F) + Fluid Metering valveless piston pumps | Sterile, closed path peristaltics for general transfer; valveless ceramic metering for ultra precise, clog free micro to L/min dosing. |
| Hygienic product transfer & utilities isolation | Steriflow 9020 ASME BPE ball valves + Jordan sliding gate control (Mark 75 series) | Sanitary, low hold up valves; compact wafer control valves deliver high Cv with reduced footprint and lower air use. |
| Tank blanketing & headspace control | Jordan regulators (Mark 608 series) + Alicat PCS/PCDS pressure controllers | Stable low pressure control to prevent O₂ ingress/foaming; electronic controllers add fast bidirectional control for tight windows. |
| Compressed air monitoring & energy | CS Instruments VA series + DS 400 data logger | Verified consumption, leakage detection & quality monitoring with plant wide logging to cut energy and ensure HACCP compliance |
| Visual flow indication on skids | King Instrument rotameters | Low cost, quick visual checks; optional valves/switches and sanitary appropriate materials for gases and liquids. |
| Bottle & gas manifold regulation | Drastar two stage & line regulators (Series 2000 etc.) | Stable outlet pressure from cylinders and ring mains; push and lock handle prevents drift; clean room built, oil free. |
Steriflow delivers sanitary pressure control, steam traps, safety valves and hygienic valves engineered to ASME BPE/3 A practices, including air loaded constant pressure modulating valves, sanitary BPRs, steam traps, safety relief and BPE ball valves. Jordan Valve provides compact sliding gate regulators and control valves (e.g., Mark 60 self operated PRV, Mark 75 wafer control) used widely across hygienic utilities and process loops.
From benchtop to industrial IP rated drives, Longer pumps deliver sterile, closed path transfer and dispensing, with multi channel heads, touchscreen programming, and PLC/DCS integration (analog + RS 485/Modbus). Representative models include L600 1F intelligent drive, GX00 1L industrial IP66 series, and WT600 1F high flow dispenser.
Choosing certified food/biopharma grade tubing is essential for shelf life, taste and compliance. PCT supplies BioSilicone™ (USP Class VI, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, NSF 51), PharMed® BPT (up to 30× silicone life; repeatable autoclave), and LongLife™ thermoplastic rubber (very low gas permeability; food grade options).
Fluid Metering valveless rotating/reciprocating piston technology provides high accuracy, high repeatability dosing without check valves to clog. Ceramic wetted paths resist wear and chemicals; heads pair with lab or OEM drives from µL to L/min.
Fusion Flow MXM (lab/OEM to very high flows) and IMX (industrial, 24/7) systems provide precise, real time gas blending for MAP, carbonation, nitrogenation and fermentation. Up to 10 channels, ±0.6% mix accuracy, ~25 ms response, with built in interfaces for digital control/data.
Alicat offers DP-based mass flow devices (fast response, multi-gas) and CODA Coriolis for true mass flow on liquids or unknown/wet gases, plus single and dual valve pressure controllers (e.g., PCS/PCRS, PCDS/PCRDS). Stainless wetted anticorrosive MCS/MS variants suit aggressive gases; IS options available for hazardous areas (model dependent).
King Instrument rotameters provide simple visual flow for gases and liquids with options for valves, transmitters, and alarm switches. Multiple materials and ranges cover utilities and skid mount systems.
Single and two stage pressure regulators for gases and liquids, including cylinder regulators (Series 2000) and line/UHP regulators with the push and lock handle to prevent setpoint drift. Clean room assembled and oil free.
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