High Shear or Low Shear Mixing: How to Choose
A practical comparison of high shear and low shear mixing, with guidance on viscosity, batch size, powders and scale-up.
Read the guide →These guides come from questions we hear from customers again and again. Each one explains a decision in plain language, lists the questions to answer before you buy and points to further reading.
You will find articles on mixing, pumps, cleaning in place, seals and plant planning. If a topic is missing, tell us and we will consider writing it.
The guides are written for engineers, plant managers and buyers alike. They avoid jargon where possible, explain the trade-offs behind common choices and end with practical next steps, so that you can go into a conversation with a supplier well prepared. New guides are added when we see the same question come up several times. Each article ends with links to the related product pages, so you can move from reading to a conversation about your own project whenever you are ready.
Choosing a Sanitary Pump for Viscous and Delicate Products
How to match pump technology to viscosity, solids and cleaning requirements in food, beverage and pharmaceutical plants.
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Clean-in-Place Basics: What Makes a Tank Easy to Clean
Tank design features and CIP skid principles that make cleaning faster, safer and more repeatable.
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Gaskets and O-rings: Understanding FDA and USP Class VI
A plain-language guide to seal materials, FDA and USP Class VI compliance and how to avoid leaks in hygienic systems.
Read the guide →Planning a Process Plant Upgrade: A Pre-Design Checklist
A step-by-step pre-design checklist for manufacturers planning a new line or an upgrade of process equipment.
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