The RETRACTEX™ family concept includes asset protection and simple maintenance by modularity, a pneumatic actuator, a unique seal assembly as well as a hygienically designed rinsing chamber.
As opposed to biotechnology, in chemical industry other properties are needed: Safe positioning and movement of the armature even if the media are sticky, trouble-free operation despite solids in the process medium, protection of the sensor if installed into pipes, resistance to corrosion, robust adaptations with flanges and safe operation in explosive areas.
Hamilton invested a lot to meet the high hygienic requirements of biotechnology and food and beverages industry. As a result, Retractex™ is probably the pneumatic retractable armature closest to perfection for these application areas, and due to its various process connections it can be used with all vessels used in these branches.