Busch launch new VacControl vacuum gauge for the measurement of vacuum directly within packaging

Worldwide first from Busch: VacControl is the first vacuum gauge to measure the pressure within packaging and transfer the measured data directly to a PC via Bluetooth.

The new VacControl vacuum gauge from Busch is a completely new way of measuring the vacuum level directly within the vacuum packaging and of monitoring and documenting the measured data online.

VacControl constantly checks packaging integrity and records and archives the results.

 

The VacControl gauge is simply placed in the packaging alongside the product contents prior to processing. This is possible on all vacuum packing machines, without interrupting production. As the air within the packaging is evacuated, the VacControl automatically records the pressure profile with 1,500 individual values. During packaging, these values can be remotely transmitted to a computer via Bluetooth and presented as a graph on the computer. The times between the individual measurements can be varied and thus be optimally adapted to the packaging process. 1500 individual measurements can be spread out over a period of up to five hours, checked and documented. Thereby even the smallest leaks in the packaging will be detected.

VacConnect software allows the pressure profile to be simply displayed graphically on a PC. These graphs can be saved as Excel files and their presentation can be individually optimised using the extended graphics features on VacConnect. Up to ten VacControl gauges can be separately operated by one PC. The memory feature allows for the measured data of up to ten graphs to be stored in VacControl and later transmitted to a PC.

 

The VacControl gauge is robust and withstands temperature and humidity. It fits into every vacuum package thanks to its compact dimensions. With a measuring range of 1mbar(a) to atmospheric pressure, VacControl covers the entire pressure range of the evacuation process during packaging. Measurements can be made in millibar, Torr and PSI.

The units used can subsequently be changed on the PC using VacConnect.

VacControl's simple operation allows vacuum within packaging to be checked in short cycles and therefore packaging quality is constantly monitored and documented .

 

Busch Austria GmbH

Korneuburg, 2009-07-09

 

 

New generation of vacuum pumps

Busch has launched a completely revamped new generation of rotary vane vacuum pumps in the R 5 series. Three pump sizes with a suction capacity of 10, 16 or 21 cubic metres per hour produce an ultimate pressure of 0.5, 1 or 20 hPa (mbar), depending on the version. All sizes and versions offer stable performance characteristics, i.e. a high suction capacity is guaranteed even in the working pressure range. Thanks to their extremely compact design, these vacuum pumps are suitable for an installation in very confined spaces. A standard non-return valve in the suction pipe prevents ventilation of the recipient if the vacuum pump is turned off. The new R 5 rotary vane vacuum pumps are each driven by directly flanged standard motors. The main fields of application are vacuum packing machines, food processing machines, transportation and lifting devices and the plastics industry.

Busch R 5 rotary vane vacuum pumps are available with a large range of volume flow rates from 6 to 1,600 cubic metres per hour. The proven vane principle has been standard in numerous industrial sectors for many years. R 5 rotary vane vacuum pumps are very rugged, operationally reliable and have a high maximum tolerable water vapour inlet pressure thanks to the integrated oil circuit. All R 5 vacuum pumps are equipped with an oil separator as standard. This is fitted with air de-oiling elements that were especially developed for these vacuum pumps. This guarantees clean exhaust air.

 

Busch Austria GmbH

Korneuburg, 2009-01-29