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concentration scale. The PRM series is equipped Other Tank Accessories to Consider
with an alarm output function that transmits a sig-
nal when it detects values exceeding preset high- In addition to wraps, insulation, meters and
and low-limit values.” stands, there are many other tank products that
can come in handy during the brewing and distilling
Clauer also explained how these inline units use process. For example, your beverage operations
COP (clean-out-of-place) and CIP (clean-in-place) may benefit from carbonation stones, CIP spray
methods for easy cleaning. This is always a valuable balls and hydrators. Racking arms, valves, sight
feature for busy breweries and distilleries. glasses, basic thermometers and through wall fit-
tings are among the many other tank supplies that
“The detection section occupies a small footprint, experienced beverage producers use.
taking up very little space and offering an installa-
tion option to be directly mounted to the tanks or Choosing the Best Tank Products
piping systems,” Clauer said. “The unit can be eas-
ily removed without requiring previously acquired Although there are many brands, types and styles
skills to be easily removed and installed for COP. of tank supplies and accessories to choose from,
The prism section is completely flat and can be eas- not all of them are necessarily right for your bev-
ily cleaned once removed. For CIP, users can install erage company. This is why it’s a good idea to get
an optional accessory and let the ultrasonic clean- to know industry leaders who make these types
er prevent utterly unavoidable sample build-up of products so you learn about what will best suit
around the refractometer’s prism surface. Another your needs.
option is the prism wiper, which attaches directly
facing the detection section of an inline refractom- With regard to insulating beverage tanks,
eter installed in the piping system to manually wipe Thompson of Flextank USA said that the best strat-
buildup off the prism surface.” egy is “either a temperature-controlled room using
our FlexChill system or using standard insulation

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