"The most effective way of
delivering a bespoke project is to
assign a team that contains all
the necessary skills and expertise
to design, simulate, prototype,
construct and test the finished
product. Working closely with
the client, this team has the
ability to ensure the most efficient
methods are used to develop an
idea into the completed design.
Each industrial sector has its own
Similarly, components and systems
The completely in-house build programme
requirements and these must be adhered
operating in potentially explosive
will ensure that all the necessary
to if any new product is to be accepted
atmospheres must be suitably tested and
components, including HMIs, PLCs and
under the current certification scheme.
certified as safe for such an environment
their programming will be integrated and
There are statutory requirements of
using the ATEX and IECEx standards.
ready to connect with the host system. We
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical
This is an area that requires considerable
continue to support all our customers with
Control Points) for the food processing
expertise and design knowledge in order
their own projects, however, sometimes
industry that set very precise standards
to deliver a packaged solution, typically
you need the scope and resource of an
with regards to cleanliness, safety and
on a skid or in a cabinet that is tested
original equipment manufacturer to
product quality. These standards are aimed
and guaranteed to operate safely once
deliver. The fact that we are using our
to protect the consumer and they are
installed.
Systemhaus resources more and more in
enforced rigorously in most countries by
regulation.
Industries that are required to adhere
to stringent hygiene regulations need
process control systems that will
seamlessly integrate into the existing,
predominantly stainless steel process
structure. Bürkert ensures that all pipework
associated with a design is fabricated
and welded by engineers that are
ASME (American Society of Mechanical
Engineers) coded for process piping.
Neil Saunders concludes: "The benefits of
collaborating with an industry leader that
has the resources and expertise to deliver
bespoke or short run projects should not
be underestimated. The potential to reduce
manufacturing lead times and costs as
well as providing a guaranteed fixed cost
of ownership allows a client to concentrate
on their core business and improve their
own productivity.
"The depth of knowledge and experience
within Bürkert ensures that the finished
solution will fully satisfy the client's
expectations.
the UK just serves to underline the fact
that the market has changed and will
continue to do so."