news
Edition 02/2010
Information magazine for the customers, staff and friends of the GEMÜ group
GEMÜ AFRICA
EXPANDS
GEMÜ Valves Africa (PTY) LTD, the South African operation
of the German-based GEMÜ, has moved to larger and
more accessible premises at Northlands Business Park,
North Riding, Johannesburg.
Keith Hedges, Gemϋ Africa Branch Manager said “ GEMÜ
Africa opened its doors in 2008 with four staff members,
now we have grown to 11 staff members. The increase
in orders and contracts has resulted in the need for us to
increase our stock holding and staff compliment, hence
the need for larger offices and warehousing space”.
“We now have numerous administrative personnel, external
sales engineers supported by internal sales personnel, as
well as a technical assistant and business development
manager to ensure that the company continues expanding
its footprint, not only in South Africa but into Sub
Saharan Africa.
Gemϋ Africa has distributorships in Port
Elizabeth, East London and Kwa-Zulu
Natal.
Further information is available from
Keith Hedges, GEMÜ Africa,
Phone 011 462 7795,
E-Mail [email protected]
Keith Hedges
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AUTOMATION INSIDE – NEW PNEUMATIC ASEPTIC VALVES
WITH INTEGRATED AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
Automation inside is the guiding principle behind
the development of the GEMÜ 651 stainless steel
diaphragm valve for the pharmaceutical industry.
The new valve is a compact unit comprising stainless steel diaphragm valve, pneumatic piston
actuator, valve actuation, position indicator and
field bus connection (e.g. AS interface). Integral
automation, compact design, easier and faster
installation / commissioning as well as the design
recommendations of FDA and EHEDG in
compliance with GMP are only some of the basic
requirements this new product satisfies.
In the past users needed three products to establish
a functional unit. This comprised of a valve, solenoid
and switchbox, which had to be assembled using
valve-specific mounting kits. GEMÜ now provides a
complete solution with the type 651. This requires
very little mechanical installation and is ready for
operation within just a few minutes thanks to the
innovative SpeedAP function. An analogue travel
sensor continuously detects the valve position. The
data is evaluated via a microprocessor. This ensures
simple, fast and automated commissioning of the
valve, e.g. after changing the diaphragm.
The GEMÜ 651 diaphragm valve is available as an
“OPEN/CLOSE“ valve or with integrated positioner
as a control valve in the nominal sizes DN 4 – 25.
The maximum permissible operating pressure is
10 bar with EPDM diaphragms and 6 bar with
PTFE diaphragms. The maximum permissible
operating temperature during sterilisation is 150°C.
The valve is CIP/SIP capable. Its compact design
makes it ideally suitable for use where space is at
a premium, e.g. within valve batteries and as a
component of valve blocks in multi-port design
The pneumatic actuator section of the housing is
made from stainless steel, while the automation
module located above is made from PP
(polypropylene). The protection class is IP 65,
electrical connection is established via a standard
M12 circular connector. All versions such as
2/2-way valves, T valves, tank valves and multiport valves are available as a valve body.
Thomas Schulz
THE ESSENTIAL ADVANTAGES FOR THE CUSTOMER ARE:
Reduced costs for installation: Integration of the automation functions
in the actuator does away with time and cost intensive installation,
tubing and piping work.
Reduced operating costs thanks to rapid, automated commissioning,
e.g. after changing the diaphragm.
GMP-compatible design through significantly “smoothed“ outer contours.
Minimisation of potential faults such as leakages, connection
and mounting errors as a result of integration.
Simplified logistics and materials management at the customer,
there is now only one article number for the complete valve.
Detailed monitoring and diagnostic facilities,
interference immunity due to AS interface.
Simple connection to other field bus systems via AS interface.
For comparison: On the left GEMÜ 651, on the right the
old version GEMÜ 650 with mounted pilot valve and
electrical position indicator.
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FULLY AUTOMATIC ASEPTIC SAMPLING SYSTEM
FOR LIQUIDS AND PURE STEAM
Enlarged view of the display
integrated into the sampling
system control unit
GEMÜ has developed a completely innovative
system for sampling liquids (e.g. WFI, AP water)
and pure steam, based on M-block diaphragm
valve technology. The sampling system cooled
with compressed air allows a variably definable
sampling amount thanks to the calibrated block
volume. A second multi-port valve with autoclave
capability and integrated GL45 connection thread
for standard laboratory bottles is connected to the
actual sampling multi-port valve. The connection is
via an aseptic quick-action coupling. The sterilisation time and sampling amount can be set
individually via the touchscreen of the PLC, thereby guaranteeing fully automatic and aseptic
sampling.
Thomas Schulz
Benefits of the system:
• Sampling of pure steam and liquids with just
one system
• Microbiologically flawless sampling via a
closed system
• Automatic control of the sampling process
• Compact, mobile system including control and
integrated operating unit
• Variable and reproducible setting facility for the
required sampling amount
• Individual adjustment of the sterilisation time or
rinsing time
• Reduction of potential scalding risks to the
operating personnel
• Only compressed air (6 bar, max 20°C) and
power (85-240 V, 50/60 Hz) are required on-site
• Integrated pressure relief valve
• Connection to existing pure steam / water pipe
can be easily implemented
Option:
Condensate outlet with temperature sensor
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EXHIBITION Dates 2010
FillingTechnology, Moscow, 15.04.–17.04.
HMI, Hannover, 19.04.–23.04.
Interphex, New York, 20.04.– 22.04.
IranOilShow, Teheran, 22.04.– 26.04.
TechnoPharm, Nuremberg, 27.04.– 29.04.
Bias, Mailand, 04.05.–07.05.
NMW, Sydney, 11.05.–14.05.
Pharmintec, Bologna, 12.05.–14.05.
MSV Nitra, Nitra, 18.05.–21.05.
KoreaPack, Seoul, 01.06.– 04.06.
Interphex Asia, Singapore, 07.06.–10.06.
Fooma, Tokio, 08.06.–11.06.
MSR-Spezialmesse Rheinland,
Leverkusen, 09.06.
Semicon, Moscow, 14.06.–16.06.
Interphex Japan, Tokio, 30.06.– 02.07.
INTERNATIONAL PREVIEW
Intersolar/Semicon, San Francisco,
13.07.–15.07.
IHE, Tokio, 21.07.– 23.07.
Euro Expo, Sundvall, 27.08.– 28.08.
BioKorea, Seoul, 01.09.– 03.09.
Automatik, Brøndby, 02.09.– 04.09.
Photovoltaic, Valencia, 06.09.–10.09.
Automatik, Brondby, 07.09.– 09.09.
Semicon, Taipei, 08.09.–10.09.
IFAT, Munich, 13.09.–17.09.
MSV Brno, Brno, 13.09.–17.09.
MSR-Spezialmesse Südwest,
Frankenthal, 15.09.
Ilmac, Basel, 21.09.– 24.09.
SIPEC, Orleans, 28.09.– 30.09.
ElectraMining, Johannesburg, 04.10.– 08.10.
Tekniika, Jyväskylä, 05.10.– 07.10.
Industrial processing, Utrecht, 05.10.–08.10.
Agroprodmash, Moscow, 11.10.–15.10.
Pumps&Valves, Antwerpen, 13.10.–15.10.
Semicon, Dresden, 09.10.– 21.10.
PCV, Moscow, 26.10.– 29.10.
FoodPharmatech, Herning, 02.11.–04.11.
MSR-Spezialmesse Rhein-Ruhr,
Duisburg, 03.11.
Brau, Nuremberg, 10.11.–12.11.
Poleko, Posen, 16.11.–19.11.
ProcessTeknik, Gothenburg, 17.11.–19.11.
SPS, Nuremberg, 23.11.– 25.11.
Ajour, Odense, 25.11.– 26.11.
Pollutec, Lyon, 30.11.– 03.12.
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NEW STAINLESS STEEL BALL VALVES FOR USE IN
HYGIENICALLY DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
GEMÜ has developed new stainless steel ball valves in the nominal
sizes DN 8 – 100. The new GEMÜ 740 series has been specially
designed for demanding applications in the pharmaceutical and foodstuff industry.
Ball valves are subject to increased hygienic requirements in pharmaceutical
production where valves typically have to exhibit minimum deadleg areas and
smooth surfaces. Media remaining trapped in cavities of valves can contaminate
medicines so cavity filling seats are incorporated to improve cleanability of
residues and crystallising media.
The cavity filled seat of the 740 series from GEMÜ consists of two special half
shells made from TFMTM. This innovative sealing material complies with the
stringent requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and
conforms to FDA 21 CFR 177.1550. TFMTM is as resistant to chemicals and
heat as conventional PTFE. It is also distinguished by a significantly smoother
surface, a small pore volume, low cold flow properties, very low deformation
under load and an almost universal chemical resistance. The internal surface
finishes of the pipe connections and balls are mechanically polished and also
electropolished to a low surface roughness of 0.6μm in the media wetted area
which ensures good cleanability (CIP) and sterilisation (SIP) of the valves.
Areas of applications
of ball valves
For use with non-particulate, inert,
corrosive, liquid, gaseous media
and steam (dependent on the
version). Suitable for low cycle
duties.
The cavity filled seat in PTFE is specially designed to reduce dead
space around the ball.
Thanks to the cavity filled seat the valve is easier to clean and is
particularly suitable for use in demanding hygienic applications.
The spindle is triple sealed by pretensioned spring washers, V-rings and a
conical gasket. The sealing package can be readjusted and requires little
maintenance. The series is compliant with the TA Luft (German Clean Air Act). At
the same time, this design ensures low friction as well as a long service life of the
sealing system in conjunction with the finely machined spindle.
When open, the ball valves offer a good flow capability. The maximum
permissible operating temperature is 180°C. In the case of steam, the
maximum permissible steam pressure is 8 bar. The maximum permissible
operating pressure is 63 bar for liquids in the nominal sizes DN 8 – 50 and
55 bar in the nominal sizes DN 65 – 100. Butt weld spigots to DIN 11850, DIN
ISO 1127, ASME BPE as well as clamp connections in accordance with
ASME BPE are available as standard connections. Other connections are
available on request.
The GEMÜ 740 is a 3-piece ball valve with top flange. Besides the hand lever,
pneumatic quarter turn actuators (GEMÜ 741) and motorized actuators
(GEMÜ 748) can also be mounted. The actuators are compatible with other
ball valve actuators such as the GEMÜ 751 and GEMÜ 738. Extensive
instrumentation in the form of electrical position indicators, combi switchboxes, as well as positioners and process controllers is available for the
pneumatic actuators.
The ball valves comply with the safety requirements of Annex I of the
European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) for fluids of groups 1 and 2.
They are suitable for use in non-particulate, inert, corrosive, liquid, gaseous
media and steam. Besides applications in the pharmaceutical industry, they
are ideal for applications in the cosmetics sector, biotechnology, process
engineering or the foodstuff industry.
Thomas Schulz
2/2010
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GETTING EVEN CLOSER TO THE CUSTOMER – NEW DIRECT
SALES SUBSIDIARIES IN AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND AND ITALY
State-of-the-art solutions need close and effective partnership. For
this reason, GEMÜ has decided to consolidate the sales and support
teams in Austria, Switzerland and Italy by opening sales subsidiaries
in these three countries.
The aim is to offer our customers greater added value for their valve and
process automation requirements. To keep ahead of the competition you
need the best solution for them to access GEMÜ products, directly and
without compromise. Working on the optimisation of complex piping systems
and machines jointly with our customers is one of the greatest challenges for
GEMÜ European locations. Integrated solutions and systems must often be
found for this as it is not always effective to supply individual components. We
can only achieve this if we communicate directly with our customers. In
GEMÜ Austria
GEMÜ has been present in Austria
stria since 2000.
The sales office in Vienna has also been
responsible for the countries in East and
Southeast Europe in the first nine years, thanks to
its traditionally good contacts. These are: Bosnia
Herzegovina (BIH), Bulgaria (BG), Croatia (HR),
Lithuania (LT) Macedonia (MK), Poland (PL),
Rumania (RO), Slovakia (SK), Slovenia (SLO),
Serbia and Montenegro (SCG), the Czech
Republic (CZ) and Hungary (HU).
“We‘ll continue to ensure and consolidate the good
and close support for our core market and we‘ve
employed extra sales staff to assist our customers
from our Austrian sales and service centre“,
stresses Alexander Türk, Sales Manager at GEMÜ
Austria.
GEMÜ GmbH
Industriestraße 9, top 4.7
2353 Guntramsdorf, A-Austria
Phone. +43-22-36 30 43 45-0
Fax +43-22-36 30 43 55
[email protected], www.gemue.at
tandem with the sales and support teams on site we have also recruited more
staff to our specialist departments. This ensures we are always able to
develop the increasing number of complex customer solutions on schedule
and to total customer satisfaction. Overall, an additional 13 sales staff have
been employed at the three locations in the past 18 months.
The close interaction between the subsidiaries and plants in Europe means
we can ensure good service and short delivery times. Our effective presence
in the world‘s most important countries makes the GEMÜ Group an ideal
partner. We can assist customers in their international activities by providing
the products and advice abroad, together with the accompanying technical
support, customer service, logistics and training in all aspects.
GEMÜ Switzerland
With around 100 members of staff, GEMÜ Schweiz
GmbH has been the competence centre for plastic
high purity and medical products production within
the GEMÜ Group since 1981. An area covering
approx. 5.500 m² is currently available for
production and administration. Modern machinery
with more than 20 injection moulding machines,
seven of them in a cleanroom as well as state-ofthe-art cleanroom production, assembly and
packaging ensure that our products are of
consistently high quality. The production in
Switzerland focuses on diaphragm valves, butterfly valves and process solenoid valves in plastic
made from PVC, PP and PVDF. The high-purity
products also manufactured in Switzerland have
been specially developed for process equipment,
supply systems for ultra pure chemicals, ultra pure
water treatment and distribution installation. The
cleanroom manufacturing is carried out in cleanroom class 6 to DIN EN ISO 14644-1, the cleanroom assembly in class 5 to DIN EN ISO 14644-1.
An effective sales team has been established with
the aim of offering optimum support for the Swiss
market.
GEMÜ GmbH
Lettenstrasse 3, 6343 Rotkreuz, CH-Switzerland
Tel. +41-41-7 99 0505, Phone +41-41-7 99 0585
[email protected], www.gemue.ch
GEMÜ Italy
The youngest of the locations presented
resented here is
GEMÜ Italy situated close to Milan. Only founded
on 1st October 2008 to support a small number of
customers, the sales team had come to comprise
four staff members by the beginning of 2010. The
new sales subsidiary achieved a turnover of over a
million euros in the first year alone. “The potential
for GEMÜ in Italy is very high“, states Diego
Casiroli, Managing Director of GEMÜ Italy “…and
we won‘t be content with the first million“.
GEMÜ S.r.l.
Via Achille Grandi, 44/46, 20017 Rho (MI), I-Italy
Tel. +39-02-40044080, Phone +39-02-40044081
[email protected], www.gemue.it
IMPRINT
Publisher:
GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG
Fritz-Müller-Straße 6–8, 74653 Ingelfingen
Phone +49 (0) 79 40/1 23-0, Fax -224
[email protected], www.gemue.de
Editors: Marketing Team
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