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SMC solutions for brewery industry

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The brewing process is quite complex, it takes more than just brewing techniques to produce a good beer. Industry experience and in-depth knowledge of structures and processes in a brewery are just as important.

SMC is aware of the demands of this industry, that’s why you can count on our team of trained experts. We can assist you with solutions and benefits for every part of the brewing and packaging process, such as increasing uptime with fit for purpose products, optimising energy consumption, reducing CO2 emissions and reducing your running costs.

Storage, process and mixing

With an appropriate monitoring solution, all the variables such as fluid and air pressure and flow rate, tank temperature control, valve positioning and leaks can be under control at any time, making it possible to detect any anomaly beforehand and fix the problems prior to any failure.

Storage, process and mixing

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Filling

It is essential to monitor the fluid pressure and flow. This way, it’s possible to avoid pressure drops from the air filter, as well as controlling changes due to leaks or a process out of limits. The control of these parameters has a direct impact on the final quality of the product and overall machine efficiency.

Filling

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Pasteuriser

To guarantee the product meets the appropriate food safety standards, process parameters such as fluid flow, pressure and temperature must be under control. Process limits, leaks, and changes at critical points of the process must be targeted and monitored with suitable equipment.

Pasteuriser

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Labelling

For consistent labelling, it is necessary to consider air pressure and flow, as well as the maintenance of any ioniser nozzles. If we have these parameters under control, we can monitor for labelling problems at an early stage before any errors occur.

Labelling

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Case packing and conveying

By monitoring air pressure and flow to avoid restriction and leaks, or checking the nozzles of the static ionizer, you can continue without unplanned stoppages and increase uptime

Case packing and conveying

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De-palletising and palletising

With the correct monitoring of the parameters, we can detect errors such as loss of vacuum due to pad wear and blocked filters, pressure drops derived from filter air starvation, variations in air consumption due to leaks, and actuator position errors.

De-palletising and palletising

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“Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) are crucial cost saving methods for the brewery industry. SMC offers specific IO-Link compatible components and services which are aligned with Industry 4.0 to support the targets of our customers”.

Gary Brown | Industry Manager, Brewery - Europe

Brewery industry related information

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Meeting food industry challenges means having automation specialists directly on the factory floor

 By Diego Mirabelli – Industry Manager Food, Europe 

JUNE 2021
Between 2020 and 2027, the food processing market is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.04% according to Verified Market Search. The industry will have to increase its productivity while simultaneously dealing with a lack of workers and cost pressure. 
As most automation companies are focused on machine builders, SMC is differentiating itself by being present with the food manufacturers on their factory floor in order to identify the food industry’s most pressing challenges and help to overcome them.  In order to improve their productivity, factories must reduce downtime, implement more automation and improve energy efficiency, machine safety and hygiene. 

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