Bürkert’s Updates Type 8650 AirLINE Valve Island, Optimized for Use in Hazardous Areas
The use of pneumatic process control systems offers many advantages food and beverage manufacturers, especially in hazardous areas. Bürkert’s AirLINE range of valve islands has been developed and proven in the field for many years, and the latest update extends the functionality in the most challenging environments.
The new Type 8650 has an integrated pressure sensor and a filter in the air supply to ensure optimum performance. The solution also has an extended temperature range, and IECEx/ATEX approvals have been updated to the latest specifications. In addition, new functions have been directly integrated onto the valve island, which controls process equipment while located in zones 1/21.