Food drink and brewing

Q: Do you supply sanitary valves suitable for HTST/UHT pasteurisation?

Yes. Steriflow’s FB5CPM and related sanitary regulators are designed for hygienic service and remote setpoint changes—ideal for pasteuriser outlet or after heat exchangers.

Q: How can we make carbonation and nitrogenation more repeatable?

Use a Fusion Flow mixer for precise CO₂/N₂ ratios and an Alicat MFC for rapid, stable flow control. MXM/IMX deliver ±0.6% mix accuracy and ~25 ms step response; Alicat adds fast closed loop control.

Q: What’s the best way to maintain constant outlet pressure on a filler or separator?

For sanitary duties, FB5CPM (inlet) or FB6CPM (outlet) air loaded valves maintain constant pressure and allow automated setpoint changes via I/P or PLC.

Q: We need ultra precise additive dosing—should we choose peristaltic or piston?

For sterile, general purpose dosing and easy changeover, Longer peristaltic is ideal. For sub mL precision and valveless reliability with difficult media, consider FMI ceramic piston metering. Many plants use both.

Q: Can we monitor compressed air usage and quality for HACCP and energy savings?

Yes—CS Instruments VA sensors with a DS 400 logger provide consumption, leak analysis and quality metrics; trending highlights savings opportunities.

Q: Do you support hazardous areas (distilleries/breweries) for flow/pressure control?

Yes—Alicat IS devices and other IS rated options are available (model dependent) with ATEX/IECEx certifications; ask us to check your zone/category.

Instrumentation for the food, drink and brewing industries

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 Selection Guide

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 + Jordan Valve products

Overview

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.

Common F&D/Brewing applications

HTST/UHT line outlet & pump bypass – FB5CPM air loaded sanitary regulator.
CIP/SIP – BTCS/Mark 94 sanitary steam traps + SSC sub cooled condenser to speed heat up and ensure continuous drain (less alarm risk).
Tank blanketing/CO₂ vent – Jordan gas regulators & wafer control valves (compact, high Cv).
Hygienic isolation – Mark 9020 ASME BPE ball valves.

Longer peristaltic pumps

Overview

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.

Common applications

Recipe dosing, filling and transfers of syrups, flavours, finings and cleaning agents.
Multi lane dispensing on smaller lines using compact GM200 2B/GM400 2B mini pumps
Key benefits:
- Product never touches mechanics → hygienic by design and easy changeover.
- Programmable volume/time profiles; multi channel options for throughput scaling.
- Industrial durability (e.g., IP66 options) for wash down areas.

Pump tubing

Overview

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).

Common applications

Aseptic filling & transfers (BioSilicone)
Light sensitive media (opaque PharMed BPT)
Utility dosing with extended life (LongLife)
Key benefits:
- Regulatory compliance and documentation (USP Class VI/FDA)
- Lower downtime/cost via extended tubing life and lower permeability where needed

Fluid Metering pump heads and dispensing pumps

Overview

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.

Common applications

Micro ingredient dosing (enzymes, colours, acids) with sub mL precision.
Continuous flavour dosing in syrups or post mix blends.
Key benefits:
- No valves to stick; <0.5% repeatability and drift free operation for millions of cycles.
- Viscosity independent positive displacement performance.

Fusion Flow gas mixing

Overview

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.

Common applications

MAP packaging lines (CO₂/N₂/O₂ blends)
Beer/wine carbonation & N₂ dosing
Fermenter aeration/CO₂ control with stable ratios at changing demand
Key benefits:
- Fast step changes & stable composition → fewer rejects and tighter QC
- Rugged industrial option (IMX) for continuous operation

Alicat mass flow meters & controllers and pressure controllers

Overview

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).

Common applications

Gas dosing for carbonation/nitrogenation
Fermentation aeration and sparging control
Tank/headspace pressure control with electronic single/dual valve controllers for faster settling under variable demand
Key benefits:
- Fast, repeatable control (typical 50–100 ms) to stabilise quality
- All 316L wetted path options for corrosive gases; Coriolis for liquids and property-independent accuracy
- IS-rated models for classified zones in distilling/brewing (see IS brochure)

King rotameters

Overview

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.

Common applications

CO₂/N₂ line indication, CIP return, cooling water checks
Compact stainless models for higher pressure
Key benefits:
- Low cost, fast install, with optional outputs for basic alarming or PLC feedback

Drastar pressure regulators

Overview

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.

Common applications

Bottle to line reduction for CO₂/N₂
Stable manifold pressure feeding mixers, MFCs, or packaging machines
Key benefits:
- Stable outlet pressure with low droop
- Safety oriented handle locks to stop accidental adjustment
- Broad materials and pressure options