Burkert Selected as Winner of Product Innovation Awards 2000
Irvine CA, July 7, 2000 -- Burkert today proudly announced that it has won Flow Control Magazine's Product Innovation Awards 2000 for its one-of-a-kind, revolutionary TOP Control Head for process control valve systems, Type 8630/8631. This low weight and compact TOP Control Head system is located directly on top of the pneumatic valve actuator and creates highly intelligent, autonomous, local control loops that fully integrate all of the following:
- pneumatic pilot valves
- valve feedback
- valve position controller
- PID process controller
- internal or external process setpoints
- EASY LINK direct process sensor inputs
- EASY NET network communications (ASI, DeviceNET, PROFIBUS, etc.)
The award, selected by the magazine's readership, is given to the top products that have revolutionized the fluid control industry during the previous year. The award will be presented to Burkert during a gala event at ISA EXPO/2000 in New Orleans.
Nominated by the publication's editorial staff and voted on by the readers, this award recognizes Burkert's system solutions above all others and affirms the company's innovative, technological leadership. The Type 8630/8631 TOP Control delivers decentralized, intelligent process control for angle seat, globe, diaphragm, and quarter turn valves, building extraordinary capabilities to deliver complete fluid control solutions. Seven built-in flow characteristics and a user-defined flow curve provide optimum, customized valve performance to meet the most challenging application control needs. The set point adjustments (set at the valve or via standard external analog inputs and fieldbus), sensor inputs (4-20 mA, 0-10V, frequency) and electrical interfaces (ASI, Multipin, Cable Gland, Profibus, DeviceNET) reduce the total cost of ownership (installation and commissioning) by up to 80%.
"There's a definite satisfaction when the editors and readers select your system above everyone else," stated Hal Reisiger, President of Burkert USA. "It reflects that our customers and prospects view this innovative solution like we do. And there's no better statement than that!"
Flow Control magazine is the premier technology resource for the fluid handling industry's critical disciplines of flow control, containment and measurement. The magazine provides solutions for system design, operational & maintenance challenges in all process & OEM applications. It covers products, processes, and services for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective control and delivery of fluids in a variety of industries. Technical articles address system design, operations and maintenance.
Burkert USA is an operating unit of Burkert Contromatic, Inc. the world leader in fluid control systems, with offices and/or manufacturing facilities in over 50 countries. Having over 50 years experience in automated fluid processes, Burkert markets "Easy" solutions that integrate intelligence into valves and/or sensors systems. Offering a wide range of control capabilities, including built-in PID-controllers, ASI and Fieldbus connections, internal and external set points, and analog outputs, Burkert supplies the most reliable and innovative solenoid valves, process valves, pneumatic actuation, sensors, controllers and fluid control systems. In addition, Burkert provides complete customized fluid control solutions in a wide range of different markets including water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical equipment, biotechnology, textile, and industrial processing.
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