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Our Customer Service team supports you throughout the entire lifecycle of your machines, from commissioning to the long-term optimization of your plant performance. We combine after-sales services and field service into a comprehensive service portfolio that ensures maximum availability, efficiency, and planning reliability.
Whether it’s spare parts, customized service offerings such as maintenance contracts and service agreements, or the assistance of our experienced service technicians for installation, repair, and maintenance: We’re here to support you with our expertise, flexibility, and quick response times. Our goal is to minimize downtime and ensure the long-term success of your production operations.
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We’re happy to help you perform minor maintenance and service tasks on your own. Clear videos and easy-to-follow instructions show you, step by step, how to carry out typical tasks safely and efficiently. This gives you greater flexibility and helps reduce potential downtime.
Service Contracts
Our service contracts ensure that your equipment receives continuous and predictable support. Through regular, preventive maintenance, you can increase the availability, productivity, and service life of your machines and reduce unplanned downtime.
Customized service packages provide you with planning certainty as well as a sustainable improvement in efficiency and operational reliability. In addition, targeted inspection services—such as those for extraction towers—provide a thorough condition assessment and support predictive maintenance.
Retrofits & upgrades
Are you looking for higher performance? Or a retrofit that complies with current legal requirements and incorporates the latest technology? BMA’s machines and systems can be modified at any time to adapt to changing needs of sugar manufacturers or new legal requirements. We are constantly working to expand our range of innovative upgrade options for your benefit. You can choose between pre-configured retrofit kits or customized solutions to modernize your plant. BMA will gladly tailor these to your goals.
BMA offers plant upgrades and retrofits. We’re happy to handle not only the planning and implementation of new plants, but also the optimization of your existing facilities.
Featured upgrade options
- DynFAS MW
- Safety: Eddy Current testing
- B-Series discharger
- B-series centrifugal control
- G-series discharger
- K-series sight glass
- K-series rubber buffer
- K2300 wedge wire screen basket
- K2300 product distributor
- G- B-series sugar thickness sensor DynFas FS
- G- B-series drive system upgrade
- Batch centrifugals: discharge control system
DynFAS MW (Brix Measurement)
Measurement of the dry substance content in sugar solutions.
Dynamic. In real time.
The DynFAS MW is a microwave measuring unit that determines the dry substance content of any substance (dissolved or as a solid) in an aqueous solution. The measuring unit has many areas of application within a sugar plant. Microwave measurement is very stable and reacts rapidly to slight product changes. This real-time measurement helps the higher-level automation system react directly to fluctuations in the process.
Areas of application
- Sugar solutions (Brix)
- Milk of lime (Baumé)
- Molasses (dry substance content in %)
New features
- The measuring unit is permanently connected to the sensors
- No high-frequency cable is required
- The control panel is mounted directly on the evaluation unit
- Cable-based remote control unit
Benefits
- Plug & play solution
- Robust design, lower maintenance outlay
- Simple calibration
- Automatic temperature compensation
DynFAS MW includes
- DynFAS MW with control panel on the evaluation unit (connected to the sensor)
- Sensor with remote control
- Sensor with rinsing and without rinsing
- Piping installation
- 2x outputs 4-20 mA / RS 232 / RS 485
Commissioning is carried out by software specialists from BMA.
Subject to technical changes, Technische Änderungen vorbehalten, Sujeto a cambios técnicos, Sous réserve de modifications techniques, С учетом технических изменений 08/2021
Eddy Current testing
Safety inspections for centrifugal baskets. Subject to technical changes 07/2017
In an instant. Non-destructive testing.
In many countries, centrifugals are installations that require inspection and as such they must be checked at regular intervals. Regardless of any legal requirements, we as centrifugal manufacturer urgently recommend our customers to have their centrifugal baskets regularly inspected by suitably qualified staff. Inspections focus on the boreholes, the weld seams and the basket hubs.
Benefits
- Inspections can be performed with the basket installed, achieving time savings of 50 % and more
- Considerably less disassembly work
- Compliance with legal requirements
- Greater operational reliability
Testing procedure
- Backing screen and cover screen are dismantled prior to testing
- Testing is performed by certified expert staff, in compliance with DIN EN ISO 9713
- Testing time required per basket: G and B series: approx. 5 hours, E series: approx. 8 hours
- After testing, BMA issues a certificate stating the condition of the basket
B-series centrifugal discharger upgrade Kit
Discharger & discharge valve actuator for the B-series (batch centrifugal).
Time is money. Discharger upgrade.
One key benefit of the R-type discharger system is the maximised discharge contact length. The discharge plough extends across almost the entire height of the basket hub, saving 10 seconds per discharge cycle. A maintenance-free cylinder with hydraulic brakes prevents uncontrolled swinging into the product layer. The hydraulic circuit within the cylinder is a closed system. Installation outside the sugar area prevents contamination of the product.
Benefits
- Higher throughput by increasing number of batches
- Efficient discharging
- Maintenance-free components
- Easy to replace thanks to identical fitting dimensions
The upgrade kit comprises
- Discharger
- Discharge plough with support for discharger rod
- Magnet valve
- Elbow plug
- Pilot valve with coil
Installation is performed by a centrifugal specialist from BMA.
Subject to technical changes, Technische Änderungen vorbehalten, Sujeto a cambios técnicos, Sous réserve de modifications techniques, С учетом технических изменений 07/2017
B-series centrifugal control upgrade kit
Upgrade for batch centrifugals from BMA.
Improved: sugar quality & output.
Modernising existing BMA centrifugals with an upgrade of the control system. Enhancing safety features to meet and even exceed legal requirements. Simplified handling based on the proven BMA interface design.
Benefits
- Safety concept
- Safety sensors
- Software based on a fail-safe control system
- Safety check incl. acceptance report
- User-friendly operator panel with a 12” wide screen colour display and BMA design visualisation
- Upgrades can be tailored to specific customer requirements
- Enhanced control system with a wide range of functions and a proven interface design permits adjustments of sugar quality and output
- Control systems based on Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider, in compliance with IEC/CE, UL/CSA or IEC/AS standards
- Optional: integration of existing sensors and control elements
- Optional: integration with control system and BMA Managed Sequencing, optional: colour measurement
The upgrade kit contains
- Control cabinet
- Sontrol panel
- Safety sensors
- Intermediate clamp box
- Software
The upgrade must be performed by a centrifugal specialist from BMA.
G-series discharger
Discharger and hood actuator for G series.
High availability for your centrifugals. Upgrade your discharger.
The G19 discharger for G-series batch centrifugals from BMA is a completely new development. Compared to its predecessor, the guiding system is even more stable and less prone to contamination. Other new features are the air cylinder-based hood actuator and the G19’s accurate centring device.
Benefits
- Encapsulated lubrication system
- No contamination of sugar with lubricants
- Maintenance reduced to a minimum
- Minimised wear
- Guiding rail protected against incrustations
- Optimised centring device for hood actuator
- Better hygiene
- Available for all G1250/1500/1750 centrifugals
The upgrade kit comprises of
- Discharger with plough
- Closing hood actuator with two actuating cylinders, actuator guide ring and track rollers
- Adapted centring device
- Guard plates for discharger, hood actuator and centring device
Installation is supervised by a centrifugal specialist from BMA.
SIGHT GLASS UPGRADE KIT.
Visual feed control for continuous centrifugals.
Massecuite flow. Under control.
BMA have developed an improved sight glass for visual monitoring of the massecuite entering a centrifugal. It consists of a hard-wearing transparent plastic tube clamped between two stainless steel flanges. The upgrade kit is available in sizes DN150 and DN200.
Benefits
- Better control of the massecuite flow
- Secure design of the sight glass clamping
- Easy to install
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Overflow protection
- Avoidance of cooling of the filling mass due to the closed system
The upgrade kit comprises
- Massecuite feed duct
- Rubber compensator
- Sight glass
- Complete with flanges and stud bolts
Rubber buffer upgrade kit.
Support for K-series continuous centrifugals of the K1 series.
Running smoothly. Low maintenance.
The latest generation of rubber buffers for K-series centrifugals will immediately improve the running characteristics of your older machines. As well as lengthening centrifugal service life, this also reduces maintenance costs.
Benefits
- Longer service life
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Quick to replace
- Better load distribution
- Low-vibration running
- Protects the anti-friction bearings
The upgrade kit comprises
- Set of rubber springs
- Distance blocks
- Assembly material
- Installation drawings
Installation should be supervised by a BMA centrifugal specialist.
Wedge wire screen baskets for K2300-series continuous centrifugals.
For a long life.
Stainless steel. Reducing downtimes.
The new (1.4404) stainless steel wedge wire screen basket has a much longer service life than conventional chromium-plated nickel screens. Thanks to its superior separation effect, it achieves either higher throughputs with the same power, or lower energy consumption while the throughput stays the same. The wedge wire screen baskets are high-precision manufactured, so there is no need to balance the centrifugal basket following installation.
Wedge wire screen baskets can be supplied with these slot sizes: 0.02 mm, 0.06 mm and 0.09 mm.
Benefits
- More throughput
- Greater efficiency
- Longer service life
- Easy to install
- Less wear and tear
- Lower maintenance costs
- ROI can be achieved within one campaign
The upgrade kit comprises
- Wedge wire screen basket
- Assembly material
Product distributors for continuous K2300 centrifugals.
Switching to the turbo mode.
More power. Excellent technological results.
The BMA-developed Turbo3 product distributor for K3300 centrifugals has proven itself many times in practice. Its excellent technological results are particularly impressive. As it passes through the product distributor, the crystal suspension is heated, which lowers its viscosity and improves separation. Further features are its co-rotating steam hood and an easy assembly.
Benefits
- Throughput increased by up to 15 %
- Low maintenance
- Improved sugar quality
- Reduced wash water
- Reduced sugar losses
- Easy to replace
- High operational reliability
- Quick ROI
The upgrade kit comprises of:
- Turbo3 product distributor made from 1.4571 stainless steel
- Steam nozzle assembly made from 1.4571 stainless steel
The upgrade kit is installed under the supervision of a centrifugal specialist from BMA.
DynFAS FS UPGRADE KIT
Contactless measurement of sugar layer thickness for batch centrifugals.
Improved: throughput & water consumption.
DynFAS FS for batch centrifugals is a contactless system for the measurement and control of layer thickness in BMA batch centrifugals. It can replace or complement a mechanical measurement and control system, permitting an automated, consistent sugar throughput and lower water consumption.
Benefits
- Quick ROI
- Automated control of the selected layer thickness
- Optimised layer thickness
- Requires less maintenance than a mechanical charging sensor
- Quick and reliable error detection
- Consistent, optimised throughput
- Detects overloading and corrects it automatically
- Wash water control based on layer thickness > lower water consumption and increased sugar yield
The upgrade kit comprises
- DynFAS FS sensor
- Radar-wave guide unit
- Rinsing device
- Cable set
- Integration of control system with BMA software
- Documentation
- Optional: positioner for stop valve
The upgrade must be performed by a centrifugal specialist from BMA.
Drive system upgrade kit
Optimisation/upgrade/replacement of drive systems and control systems for batch centrifugals.
More throughput. High availability.
With BMA expert knowledge, you can optimise, replace or upgrade your existing drive system, to increase throughput, lengthen service life and achieve maximum availability.
Benefits
- Compliance with the highest safety categories (Only in conjunction with the latest centrifugal control system)
- STO function (safe torque off)
- SS1 function (safe stop 1)
- Accurate identification of nominal batches by BMA experts
- Manufacturer-independent
- Maximum throughput for an optimum service life
- DynFAS OptiDrive, BMA PLC software package for monitoring critical frequency converter parameters
- Optimum operating behaviour of BMA centrifugals
- Improved service life of the frequency converter
- More throughput thanks to more powerful drive systems
- Mechanical adjustment of motor coupling and flange by BMA
- 1-to-1 exchange on existing machines possible
The upgrade kit comprises
- Frequency converter (Siemens, ABB, WEG)
- Motor (Siemens, ABB, WEG), mech. adjustment if required
- DynFAS OptiDrive (software customisation)
- Customisation of customer software for the existing hardware
- Integration of control system with BMA software
- Accurate identification of customer’s nominal batches
The upgrade must be performed by a centrifugal specialist from BMA.
Smart.Sequencing upgrade kit.
For batch centrifugals from BMA or other manufacturers.
Up to 24 centrifugals. Managed together.
This sequential control system is the perfect way to manage and control the starting or discharge behaviour of up to 24 centrifugals. User-friendly menus let the operator assign the integrated centrifugals to different groups and set their position within the group. This innovation permits fully automatic operation of the centrifugals, with energy consumption and throughput at optimum levels.
Benefits
- Freely reproducible centrifugal sequence
- Centrifugals can be assigned a different position in the sequence or to another group at any time
- Integration of up to 24 centrifugals (up to four groups with six centrifugals each)
- Higher-level independent control system with an intuitive user interface
- Integration of centrifugals from other manufacturers
- Smart break/fault management to handle centrifugal failures
- Can be tailored to customer requirements
- Choice between filling and discharger locks
- Low-energy operation and reduction of load peaks protect the customer’s power supply
- Choice between operation for batch efficiency, energy efficiency or transport effiency
The upgrade kit comprises
- Switchgear cubicle (wall-mounted) and operator panel
- Software licence for each sequence
Commissioning is performed by a software specialist from BMA.
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