New Spray Nozzle Promotes Dairy Food and Juice Productivity and Saves Product Loss



Food industry spray nozzle specialist, Delavan, pioneered development of this technology and has invested substantially to maintain their technical leadership. Delavan SDX spray drying nozzles are available as original equipment on dryers from major manufacturers or they can be installed as an in-service upgrade. As direct replacements for other spray nozzle types they often show a significant improvement in dryer performance. The company also provide an express service to supply original specification wear parts, helping users maintain peak performance.

The flagship of the SDX range is the latest version SDX V nozzle. The company has launched a check valve variation in their SDX V spray drying nozzles. This promises operators drip-free shut off, saving loss of valuable product and avoiding the need for clean-up before processes restart. Dairy, food and juice producers will benefit by saving time, reducing product waste and eliminating a potential hygiene hazard.

Maximising up-time is critical for operators of food industry drying plants. Delavan SDX nozzles are precision manufactured from stainless steel for durability and wear resistance. Nozzle wear parts are made from high grade carbide. Optimum performance is therefore maintained longer, sustaining target yields and minimising process stoppages for nozzle maintenance or changes. To ensure process continuity, SDX nozzles are designed for quick and easy installation and rapid changeover of wear components.

The vast range of nozzles and Delavan's depth of technical expertise, enable the company to give advice on optimisation of flow, droplet size and spray angle to achieve the highest possible process product yield and quality. Given information on the feed material, such as solids content and viscosity, current nozzle, dryer type and the user's dry product goals, engineers will recommend the best nozzle for each situation.     

Delavan's spray drying specialist, Frank Whittaker, urges buyers to beware of installing clone wear parts. "These are often made from inferior materials and lack the precise geometry and high standard of surface finish that make the Delavan nozzle unique. Counterfeit components will not deliver the same performance as authentic Delavan equipment."

Delavan engineers can resolve other technical issues. For users who wish to upgrade from competitor nozzles, Delavan may supply bodies and adaptors free of charge for the initial transition. Other engineered accessories, such as lances to position the spray head away from the wall of the dryer, are also available.     

Delavan's catalogue of over 30,000 pre-engineered nozzles and components address the need for cleaning, coating, misting, dosing, or aeration as well as drying. Technical service is available via Delavan or authorised representatives throughout the world.

More Information

Michelle Rogers, Tel. +44 (0) 151 424 6821 Fax. +44 (0) 151 495 1043

Web: www.delavan.co.uk E-mail: michelle.rogers @ goodrich.com or sales @ delavan.co.uk

Delavan Spray Technologies, Gorsey Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0RJ, UK

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Notes

Delavan is a company within the Goodrich Corporation. Trade names are protected and defended in all countries where the company operates.





New Spray Nozzle Promotes Dairy Food and Juice Productivity and Saves Product Loss