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    Sanitary Manways/Manholes & Tank Vents from Alfa Laval, GEA Tuchenhagen & More
    Sanitary Manways/Manholes & Tank Vents
     
    Alfa Laval Access Tank Manhole Covers
    Alfa Laval's range of Access Tank Covers includes non-pressure and low-pressure models and can be fitted above or below the liquid level depending on the application. Manhole covers are available in oval, circular and rectangular shapes with frame heights from 65 to 620 mm. They can be delivered with inwards, outwards and/or side swing openings.

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    VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems
    GEA Tuchenhagen

    GEA Tuchenhagen's VARITOP® is a compact system used for the protection and cleaning of process tanks, satisfying the highest hygienic demands. It is a modular system, allowing for individual applications on the basis of standardized components.

    The VARITOP® System ensures:
    • Reliable function of fully-automatic process sequences
    • An optimum in plant availability and product quality
    • Reproducible cleaning operations


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    VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems- Tank Connection Type
    GEA Tuchenhagen

    The construction of GEA Tuchenhagen VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems begins with this piece, the central cross-piece. It is connected to the tank and is equipped with the reliable VARIVENT® flange connection to accommodate the cleaning devices. Also available are the connections for the insertion of the safety and vacuum valves, the bypass for the CIP / Gas management and the pressure sensor.

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    VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems- CIP & Gas Management Options
    GEA Tuchenhagen

    A variety of VARITOP® TTB switch modules are available for VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems.

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    VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems- Tank Cleaning
    GEA Tuchenhagen

    The VARITOP® Tanktop System may be equipped with spray balls or rotating jet cleaners, always in connection with the same basic components. In contrast to spray balls, where the cleaning effect is achieved by wetting the tank wall, rotating jet cleaners have the advantage of an additional mechanical cleaning effect by the slowly rotating fan-shaped jet and the associated interval rinsing. Optimal cleaning provides highest plant availability and product quality. GEA Tuchenhagen rotating jet cleaners are available with function monitoring as an option. Each cleaner, whether a cleaning lance or a jet cleaner, can be adapted to the customers requests. A fixed cleaning lance or a rotating jet cleaner can maintain an optimal introduction length and an optimised spray ball.

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    VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems- Safety Valve 488
    GEA Tuchenhagen

    In order to avoid unallowable overpressure, VARITOP® Tanktop Systems exclusively use modern spring-loaded safety valves.

    The installation position of safety valves may be vertical or horizontal so that they fit perfectly into the given place of installation. As a matter of principle, the set response pressure is lead-sealed. Optional equipment and connection fittings are available, such as CIP module, pneumatic lifting actuator and feedback of the valve position. If a vacuum occurs in the tank without protection, the tank or the product may get damaged or the product may degas and get damaged.

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    VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems- VARIVENT® Vaccuum Valve Type V
    GEA Tuchenhagen

    The VARIVENT® Vacuum Valve Type V stabilizes pressure buildups in VARITOP® Tank Safety Systems.

    Opening charateristics: From 2-3 mbar the valve "swims" open, emerges well-balanced under pressure. From 5 mbar the full lift is reached. The valve is immediately closed by overpressure

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