Plant engineering expertise
Everything around your homogenizing plant – from peripheral systems to qualification
For many years, we designed, built and commissioned vacuum homogenizing plants ourselves at customer sites. Today we apply this know-how to projects around homogenizing mixers: for used plants, for modernisations and for integration into your production.
A homogenizing plant is only as good as its surroundings: temperature control, cleaning, media supply, controls and clean project execution decide whether it runs reliably day to day and stays GMP-compliant. This page gives you an overview of our services for this – with links to the detailed pages.
At a glance
Peripheral systems and media
Systems your plant needs in operation
Heating, cooling, cleaning, conveying and supplying – we design these systems to match your process and integrate them into the plant.
Temperature control systems
Heating and cooling times often account for a large part of the batch time. We design temperature control systems so that your process runs efficiently and reproducibly.
CIP/SIP systems
Cleaning and sterilisation in a closed system – with the right flow, temperature, chemistry and validatability for pharma and cosmetics.
Transfer systems
Gentle transfer of raw materials, intermediate and finished products between vessels, plants and filling.
DI water plants & ring mains
Water qualities from DI water to PW, HPW and WFI – generation by reverse osmosis, ring mains, sanitisation and UV disinfection.
Steam plants
Clean steam and process steam for heating, SIP and sterilisation – designed for demand and quality.
Pipelines
Hygienic stainless steel piping with the right surface finish, slope and pigging or CIP capability.
Storage tanks & vessels
Stainless steel tanks for raw materials and finished products to GMP requirements – with the instrumentation for optimal CIP cleaning:
- circulation and temperature
- flow and conductivity
- level and pressure
Dosing technology
Automatic weighing and dosing of liquid raw materials – with ERP connection and optionally in ATEX design.
Controls and software
Control systems that run your process safely
Most of the technical progress of recent years lies in control, operation and data acquisition – and that is exactly where we also modernise existing plants.
Control systems for process plants
Modular, future-proof and networked: we design control systems for mixing and homogenizing plants that combine efficiency and process safety.
- safety performance level to DIN EN 62061 / ISO 13849
- recipe management and data acquisition
- connection to higher-level systems
Software & interface descriptions
Clear handover points between plant, control system and ERP avoid typical interface problems – we describe them unambiguously.
Modernising existing plants
A new control system for a proven plant: we bring homogenizing mixers technically up to date.
Project execution
From the idea to the handed-over plant
We support your project in every phase – or exactly where you need support.
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Planning
We design new process plants with a focus on mixing and homogenizing technology and optimise existing plants.
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Basic engineering
From your idea and pilot plant results we develop a solution at production scale: feasibility study, process description, process flow diagram and P&ID.
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Design & construction support
The crux often lies in the detail: process schematics, instrumentation lists, principle sketches, layout and site plans, design details and logistics concepts.
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Requirement specifications
The requirement specification describes all requirements for deliveries and services – from basic parameters through draft design and FEED/tender to detail engineering.
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Procurement support
With our market knowledge we obtain quotations for plants and components based on your specification, check them technically and prepare a sound comparison – not just by price.
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Schedule planning & monitoring
A reliable schedule shows what has to be done by when, which tasks are critical and where reserves lie – and we keep it up to date during the project.
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Construction supervision
We represent your interests towards suppliers: drawing review and approval, monitoring of execution and GMP rules, FAT at the manufacturer, and installation and SAT at your site.
Qualification and optimisation
GMP-compliant qualification and improvement in operation
According to the EU GMP Guide, Annex 15: from proof of suitable design to reproducible performance in combination.
DQ – Design qualification
Documented proof that the planned design is suitable for the intended use – with risk analysis and requirement specification.
IQ – Installation qualification
Proof that the installed plant corresponds to the approved design and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
OQ – Operational qualification
Proof that the plant functions as specified over the entire intended operating range.
PQ – Performance qualification
Verification that the plant works effectively and reproducibly together with your process.
Process optimisation
We analyse your existing production processes and improve them in organisation, software, machines and process engineering.
Homogenizing technology
Our core field: function, designs and selection of homogenizing mixers – and how to design your process optimally.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about plant engineering and project execution
Do you take on complete projects or individual services?
Both. We support projects from the feasibility study to qualification, or provide targeted support in individual phases, for example with the requirement specification, procurement or construction supervision.
Which industries do you work for?
Mainly pharma, cosmetics and food, as well as chemicals – wherever mixing and homogenizing plants have to work hygienically and reproducibly.
Can you integrate a used plant into our production?
Yes. On request we supply used homogenizing mixers turn-key – including peripheral systems, a new control system, installation, SAT and qualification support.
Do you support GMP qualification?
Yes, from design qualification through IQ and OQ to performance qualification in accordance with the EU GMP Guide, Annex 15.
Planning a project? Get in touch – or take a look at our used homogenizing mixers and our service.