Posted to News on 13th Dec 2023, 15:00
Fast response to flow in the production of meat substitutes
Developed primarily for use in conformal temperature control systems in applications such as the production of meat substitutes, the new SBT-series flow sensors from ifm electronic respond to flow rate changes in less than 10 ms, even at low flow rates. This ensures that process quality is maintained and the risk of product wastage is minimised.
(See ifm electronic at FoodManufacturing.Live, 1 May 2024, on stand 7)
Conformal temperature control systems depend on the flow of a cooling medium through channels in a mould. Over time, the channels can become restricted or blocked, leading to poor temperature control and degradation of end product quality. SBT sensors guard against these problems by instantly and accurately detecting flow restrictions, allowing immediate remedial action to be taken.
A standard analogue output allows SBT sensors to be interfaced with almost any control system, while their ability to withstand temperatures up to 180 C and pressures up to 30 bar further increases their versatility.
Additionally, when used in conjunction with temperature sensors such as ifm's TM5101 devices, SBT flow sensors provide an ideal basis for monitoring, managing and optimising the energy usage of conformal temperature control systems.
SBT fast-response high precision flow sensors are currently available in four versions. Types SBT633 and SBT634 have G process connections and cover flow rates of 0.3 to 25 l/min and 0.6 to 50 l/min, respectively. Type SBT646 has an RP1 process connection and a flow rate range of 2 to 100 l/min, and type SBT657, which has an RP1 process connection, covers flow rates from 4 to 200 l/min. All types have an accuracy of 5% or better, and all have an IP67 ingress protection rating.
