Trying to find the perfect shower temperature before getting in is a morning ritual for many of us, while avoiding the temperature fluctuations when a cold tap is turned on are a frequent aggravation.
However for those in the market for a premium showering experience, these worries can be washed away thanks to the use of the latest valve technology from Bürkert, which has been integrated into a shower control system to provide the ultimate in active temperature and pressure control.
The premium design manufacturer of high-quality fittings for bathrooms and kitchens Aloys F. Dornbracht GmbH & Co. KG has worked with Bürkert to design a unique control system for its showers which makes up part of the Ambiance Tuning Technique (ATT).
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Modern, premium shower designs incorporate a number of independent water outlets providing a range of showing options, including simulated rain, water sheets and horizontal water jets. Controlling the temperature and pressure of these various flows within a restricted space requires expert design input.
At the centre of the ATT technology is the eValve, which is an electronic thermostatic valve which provides very accurate control of both water temperature and pressure.
This advanced valve allows a fast response time for controlling the water flow to independent outlets, giving the customer the ability to maintain different temperatures and pressures for the various water streams within the shower.
The eValve comprises two proportional valves, an integrated flow sensor, temperature sensors and an electronic controller. The proportional valves use the data from the sensors and the requested temperature and pressure settings to deliver the perfect shower experience.
The fast response time and highly accurate temperature control are delivered by Bürkert Type 6144 pilot valves and a special actuator.
The compact design of the pilot valves ensures that each unit occupies a minimal space while still providing the level of control that compensates for the use of hot and cold water systems by other applications and ensures the required temperature and pressure within the shower is maintained.
The reliability of the eValve is assured by the years of Bürkert experience in designing fluid control solutions for applications as varied as food and pharmaceutical production to gas burners and coffee machines.
The designers at Bürkert worked closely with Dornbracht to develop a bespoke product which would deliver the accuracy and reliability demanded by its customers.
The completed design needed to provide intuitive control for domestic applications as well as occasional users such as hotel residents while also providing an integrated solution which is combined with the ambient lighting system to provide a unique showering concept.
As a process control manufacturer that already spends a considerable amount of its turnover on R&D and developing new technology, in addition to modifying existing products and technologies to achieve improved solutions and designs, Bürkert is uniquely placed to work with other companies to develop innovative and extremely effective bespoke fluid control solutions.
Kirsty Anderson
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
Fluid Control Centre, 1 Bridge End, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QY, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1285 648720 Fax: +44 (0)1285 648721
Web: www.burkert.co.uk
Email: kirsty.anderson@burkert.com
Burkert Fluid Control Systems
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About us
Bürkert is present in thirtyfive countries around the world. We also work with a large network of distributors and partners, which means we are as close as possible to our customers. This global presence ensures full service and support to all of our customers in every country around the world. Research is the lifeblood of our company.
At Bürkert, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are continually seeking new technologies and solutions for our customers. Every year, our people develop new and highly advanced products and solutions, ranging from integrated process measurement and control units to the most sophisticated systems used in pharmaceutical research. To be a market leader, we are also an R&D leader.
Therefore, our investment in research & development is one of the highest in our industry. In our research centres in Germany and France, 150 people are committed to working for a common future for our company and our customers. We are committed to offering our expertise wherever it is needed, anywhere in the world. This global presence ensures that our advances in fluid control technology are also global.
What we do in a nutshell
Manufacture of process equipment. One of the few manufacturers to provide solutions for the complete control loop.
Where we supply to
UK Ireland, Europe
Industries we supply to
Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Water and Wastewater
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