Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30 for standard process lines that don’t require high-end valve control

Introducing the Alfa Laval ThinkTop® D30, a simplified version of Alfa Laval’s well-regarded ThinkTop valve control and automation units, that provides intuitive control of Alfa Laval butterfly, single-seat and double-seat valves equipped with pneumatic actuators. Compact and intelligent, it is a solid choice for dairy, food and beverage processing lines and for general applications where non-critical valves are used. It is also a cost-effective alternative to control panels with external solenoid valves or where space is limited and operational simplicity and reliability important.

Simple, yet savvy

A fully integrated, intuitive control top, the Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30 fills the gap for valve control where conventional valve monitoring and control solutions are too expensive and loaded with more high-tech functionality than needed, or where an economical alternative to control panels equipped with external solenoid valves is required.

“The Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30 is engineered for the most basic hygienic processing requirements,” says Rene Stietz, Alfa Laval’s Global Portfolio Manager, Automation. “This cost-effective unit is purposefully not loaded with the high-tech features found in most premium and standard valve control solutions. Not every process line requires high-end valve control.”

The Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30, however, still offers solid control and functionality, including seamless PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) communications with digital interface, 360° visual LED indication, spring-loaded terminals and IP66/IP67 protection class.

Easy to install, easy to use

The plug n’ play Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30 control top is quick and easy to install, commission and use. Standing 75 mm high and 105 mm in diameter, it fits easily into most installations; its 60 mm stroke length suits most actuators, too. No initial setup or special competence is required, saving time and resources.

Built-in intelligence with the digital interface and three feedback signals makes monitoring of air loss or leakage simple. This enhances operational stability, which ensures more uptime and raises product quality.

Reliable and hygienic valve control

Watertight and IP66/IP67-compliant, the Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30 is hermetically sealed for maximum hygiene and minimum maintenance. It also withstands the effects of physical impact, vibration, water hammer, thermal variation and pressure shock. Plus its pre-set configuration remains constant, eliminating the need for adjustment over time.
 
“With the Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30, optimal valve performance is now possible for the most basic hygienic processes,” says Stietz. “No other control unit offers the same level of convenience, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.”

Read more: Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30

Editor’s notes:

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.
 The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol.
Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications. Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.
Alfa Laval is listed on the Nasdaq OMX, and, in 2012, posted annual sales of about SEK 29.8 billion (approx. EUR 3.5 billion). The company has 16,400 employees.www.alfalaval.com