5 Thermal Design Considerations for Personal Care Manufacturers
When producing consumable goods like personal care products, every detail matters. Your choices in ingredients, equipment, and processing methods significantly impact each product’s efficacy, profitability, and even safety. Take a closer look at how thermal design considerations can impact your manufacturing operations and five factors to weigh as you explore new equipment investments. What Is […]
The Art and Science of Film Temperature to Achieve Goldilocks Efficiency
Understanding film temperature is pivotal when delving into the intricacies of heat transfer, particularly in situations where fluids are involved. This blog post aims to unravel the importance of film temperature in various heat transfer processes. Join us as we delve into the essence of film temperature—what it is, why it holds significance, and the […]
Discover the Hidden Brilliance of Metal Surfaces: Unleash the Power of Electropolishing
Many types of high-quality metal components benefit from electropolishing. This electrochemical finishing process is used to create smooth, ultra-clean surfaces that perform better and last longer. To help you determine if electropolishing is the right treatment option for your needs, this blog will discuss how the process works, as well as its key benefits and […]
Plant Steam vs. Culinary Steam vs. Pure Steam. What’s the difference?
In order to optimize efficiency and safety in production processes, many industries rely on shell and tube heat exchangers to transfer heat from one place to another. As you review your process requirements, a water source is often a top consideration and factor based on the product running through the shell and tube heat exchanger. […]
How Annular Distributors Improve Efficiency in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
A steam bustle, or annular distributor, is an important component of a shell and tube heat exchanger when viscosity or too much direct steam heat is a concern. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits and function of a steam bustle and how it can help improve the performance of your shell and tube heat […]
Ramping Up Production of Hygiene-Related Products
The escalation of hygiene-related product production has become an imperative since the outbreak of the pandemic. As COVID-19 affected the entire populace, the surging demand for hygiene essentials like hand sanitizer and soap consistently outstrips the available supply. In response to this public health crisis, the Personal Care industry has embarked on a multifaceted approach, […]
Standards for Sanitary & High-Purity Processing Equipment
Understanding Sanitary Standards It is important to understand the standards and code requirements that apply to processing equipment. And as industries grow and evolve, more regulation is sure to follow. It’s wise to get ahead of the curve, by designing in features that are preferred by the FDA and other state and federal agencies upfront. […]
Heat Exchanger Helps Aloe Processor Improve Quality
In 2012, a producer of pure aloe for medicinal and nutritional products approached Enerquip with a unique cooling problem. In the tropical region where aloe is harvested, the ambient temperatures hover near 95° F (35°C) most of the time. This tropical climate was accelerating bacterial growth in the product, which was lowering its value and […]
Preventing Cross Contamination in Your shell and tube heat exchangers
Here are several ways to reduce the chances of cross contamination in your food or pharmaceutical production facility.
Enerquip Pharma Exchangers meet cGMP’s
As the pharmaceutical industry continues to outsource production to contract manufacturers and international facilities, Enerquip understands the importance of ensuring process equipment is up to FDA Standards. Learn how we incorporate best practices and full cGMP compliance into our exchangers.