Saving energy, time and cost - IVAC the innovative, integrated valve actuator control

KHS, a global market leader in technologically innovative, high-quality filling and packaging systems for the food and beverage sector, was seeking a new technology partner for its new keg cleaning and filling machines. These extremely compact keg cleaning and filling machines combine internal and external keg cleaning, chemical supply, control and transport. KHS was seeking an efficient solution to deliver precise, consistent keg contact pressure on the treatment head during all phases of the process.

The solution was the ‘IVAC Clean Line Cylinder’ from Norgren. The space-saving IVAC pneumatic cylinder was provided as a completely ready-for-connection unit with integrated main and pilot valves, magnet switch, speed control and a central connection for compressed air and electricity.

This meant the piping and connections previously used to link the cylinder and the valve were no longer necessary, saving significantly on energy usage. The integration into a single unit also means IVAC gives significant reductions in installation and maintenance costs.

Replacing traditional pipework and connections with IVAC technology can reduce energy usage by up to 50%, depending on the application.