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Vacuum Pumps ready for Industry 4.0 Highly regarded manufacturer of vacuum pumps for the food industry, Busch Vacuum Solutions recently introduced its new range of vacuum pumps into the African market. ABOUT BUSCH VACUUM SOLUTIONS
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he Busch R 5 RA 0760 Plus vacuum pump introduces a new range for vacuum solutions in the Busch product
portfolio, featuring innovative functionalities. This is a silent plug and pump vacuum unit, which is ready for Industry 4.0. This new generation of vacuum pump embodies proven R 5 technology for leading performance and reliability. Its built-in control unit with a variable speed drive and a touchscreen interface allows flexible and easy control of the vacuum pump. With energy savings of up to 50%, the R 5 RA 0760 A Plus sets a new benchmark in terms of energy efficiency.
“Companies that package foodstuffs on several thermoforming packaging machines, tray sealers or chamber machines should consider using a centralised vacuum supply. Energy cost savings of 50% and more can generally be expected”
CENTRALISED VACUUM PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Companies that package foodstuffs on several thermoforming packaging machines, tray sealers or chamber machines should consider using a centralised vacuum supply. Energy cost savings of 50% and more can generally be expected. This is possible as fewer vacuum pumps are required for this than for a decentralised vacuum supply. Performance control can be precisely adjusted to fit the requirements of overall operations. Centralised vacuum systems
The actual evacuation time in a packaging chamber where the vacuum is required only accounts for one third of the cycle time. The rest is taken up by transportation, sealing, ventilation and sometimes treatment with gas. Using intelligent technologies in the vacuum supply chain, i.e. optimised control systems to frequency control offers several options for optimisation.
offer maximum reliability and safety as all systemically relevant components have a redundant design. If a vacuum pump fails or needs maintenance, full vacuum power remains intact. Busch central vacuum systems can be equipped with various vacuum pumps. In addition to oil lubricated R5 rotary vane vacuum pumps and dry Mink claw vacuum
The company is a family-owned business founded in Germany in 1963. Over 55 years later, the Busch Group is still owned and managed by founders, Ayhan Busch and Dr Karl Busch and their three children. The Busch Group is present in 42 countries with 60 subsidiaries. This positions the company as a one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vacuum pumps, blowers, compressors and complete systems. The head office of Busch Vacuum South Africa is located in Johannesburg, with branches in Cape Town and Durban. All offices have workshop service and repair facilities and carry stock of vacuum and overpressure generators to support any industry. The Busch South African company employs many engineers and its technicians are well trained to support its high-quality vacuum technologies and provide expert advice to industries in Africa for those seeking solutions to a vast range of manufacturing applications. Of these sectors, food packaging and processing is the most important market for Busch worldwide. Just over 95% of vacuum pumps sold into the food packaging and processing industry are rotary vane vacuum pumps and most of these are supplied by Busch. There are currently over R2.5 million R 5 vacuum pumps operating worldwide. Today almost all reputable OEM suppliers of vacuum packaging machines in Africa deal directly with Busch South Africa and supply genuine Busch service kits and food grade oils when servicing their customers pumps.
pumps. Cobra screw vacuum pumps can also be used as components. The investment costs can be reduced during purchasing by including already existing vacuum pumps in the system installation. •
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Food Review | March 2020
