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The FT102TT Table Top Carbonation & Filling Machine
The FT102TT Table Top Carbonation & Filling Machine: Revolutionising Beverage Development with a Rapid Benchtop Carbonator and Filler Creating a successful carbonated beverage requires far more than simply injecting carbon dioxide into a liquid. Beverage manufacturers, universities, food science departments, pilot plants and research laboratories must carefully control carbonation levels, dissolved oxygen, filling accuracy and More
How Engineers Calculate Cantilever Arm Placement
The Art of Balancing: Calculating Cantilever Arm Placement What is a cantilever arm and why it matters A cantilever arm is a structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only one end. This simple concept underpins some of the most impressive feats in Structural Engineering, from cantilever bridges to Cantilever Racking Systems used More
What is the role of prestressed concrete in cantilever span bridges?
Prestressed concrete plays a central role in modern bridge engineering, especially when designing complex cantilever span bridges that must carry heavy loads over long distances. At Armfield, we support this field with advanced experimental apparatus for cantilever bridge engineers, helping professionals and students understand the structural principles behind these impressive structures. What is prestressed concrete More
Revolutionising Education: The Impact of Chemical Engineering Training Apparatus
Revolutionising Education: The Impact of Chemical Engineering Training Apparatus Chemical engineering training apparatus plays a central role in modern chemical engineering education. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real industrial practice, enabling students, researchers and engineers to observe, measure and control chemical processes in a safe and structured Chemical Engineering Laboratory environment. At More
Key Features of a Milk Product Training Apparatus
As part of the Armfield team, we see every day how the right milk product training apparatus can transform food technology education. When a system behaves like a compact, controllable mini dairy plant, learners move beyond theory into genuine process understanding. In this article we will look at the key features that make a milk More
advantages of using a dairy and plant-based products training apparatus in food technology education?
In modern food technology education, the biggest challenge is often simple: how do you give students hands-on experience of real industrial processes without needing a full-scale factory on campus. This is where a dedicated dairy and plant-based products training apparatus becomes invaluable. At Armfield, we design Food Technology Training Apparatus specifically to bridge that gap. More
Inevitable Decay: Understanding the Second Law of Thermodynamics
The second law of thermodynamics is one of the most profound principles in physics, dictating the natural progression of energy and matter across the universe. Simply put, it states that the total entropy — a measure of disorder — of an isolated system will always increase over time. This law explains why heat flows from hot objects More
The Science Behind Saturation Pressure
The Science Behind Saturation Pressure: Understanding its Role in Everyday Life Saturation pressure, often referred to as saturation vapour pressure, is a fundamental concept in thermodynamics and plays a vital role in understanding the behaviour of liquids, gases, and vapours. At its core, it is defined as the pressure exerted by a vapour in More
Mini Pilot Systems for product testing
Product testing sits at the heart of modern product development. Before any product reaches mass production, it must be proven in a controlled, repeatable, and measurable way. Across sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, education, and advanced manufacturing, organisations rely on structured pilot studies and pilot runs to validate assumptions, reduce risk, and protect More
Navigating the Waves: The Importance of Testing Ship Stability Apparatus
Ship stability has always been central to safe and efficient maritime operations. From passenger ships and cargo vessels to fishing boats and specialist marine vessels, stability determines how a ship behaves at sea, how it responds to loading conditions, and how it withstands forces such as wind, waves and weight shifts. Testing ship stability apparatus More
Distillation: Unlocking the Secrets of Efficient Systems
Distillation systems are among the oldest and most effective separation methods in chemical engineering. Used across industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to petroleum refining, these systems exploit differences in boiling points to separate mixtures into their pure components. Whether in a laboratory, an industrial plant, or even for home water treatment, distillation equipment continues to be More
Exploring Distillation Columns : The Art of Separation
Distillation columns stand as one of the most critical unit operations in chemical engineering, enabling efficient separation of liquid mixtures based on differences in boiling points. From oil refineries and natural gas processing plants to pharmaceutical laboratories and beverage production, distillation processes remain indispensable. At Armfield, we specialise in creating world-class solutions for all types More
Beneath the Surface: Deciphering Ground Water Flow Patterns
Understanding ground water flow is central to effective water resource management, environmental science, and engineering practice. While water above the ground in rivers, lakes, and wetlands is easy to observe, the silent and steady movement of underground water remains less visible but no less important. At Armfield, we provide leading Hydraulics and Hydrology apparatus that More
CSTR Reactors: A Guide to Optimal Chemical Reactions
In chemical engineering, precision, efficiency, and scalability are paramount. Among the various types of reactors used across industries, the Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) stands out as a cornerstone for continuous production processes. At Armfield, we specialise in engineering advanced CSTR reactor systems that are built for research, education, and industrial applications. What Is a More
Measuring the Invisible: The Fascinating World of Fluid Science Manometers
Fluid science manometers are fundamental tools for measuring pressure in gases and liquids. They are widely used across research laboratories, industrial applications, and education to provide accurate and reliable pressure readings. At Armfield, we specialise in designing and manufacturing advanced manometer solutions, from U-tube and inclined manometers to differential systems, ensuring precision and durability for More
The Impact of Steam Generators in Modern Laboratories
Steam generators for laboratory use are essential tools that ensure consistent performance, precise control, and safe operations. At Armfield, we’re proud to provide world-class laboratory steam generators designed to deliver contaminant-free, high-quality steam for a wide range of applications—from sterilisation to pharmaceutical product development. Our innovative systems support cutting-edge laboratory work with precision, reliability, and More
The Science of Subsonic Wind Tunnels
Subsonic wind tunnels serve as indispensable tools in engineering, civil engineering and experimental aerodynamics. A subsonic wind tunnel is a specialised facility designed to study air flow and aerodynamic behaviour at speeds below Mach 1. Whether within a closed-loop subsonic wind tunnel or a simpler open-circuit configuration, the primary purpose remains constant: to replicate real-world More
Hydrostatic Pressure: Exploring its Fascinating Effects
Hydrostatic pressure is a fundamental concept in fluid mechanics that plays a vital role across numerous industries and natural systems. Defined as the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity, HP increases proportionally with depth and the density of the fluid. Understanding this mighty force is critical for engineers, More
Fluid Dynamics: The Importance of Proper Training
Fluid dynamics is the study of how liquids and gases behave and interact under various forces and in different environments. It is an exciting engineering discipline that lies at the heart of numerous industrial and scientific innovations, from the aviation industry to environmental engineering. As a proud employee of Armfield, a leading provider of Educational Training Equipment More
What is Direct Steam Injection?
Direct Steam Injection (DSI) is a highly efficient method of heating liquids and slurries by injecting steam directly into the product stream. Unlike indirect heating methods, which rely on heat exchangers or coils to transfer heat, DSI allows for the immediate transfer of the steam’s energy directly into the product. This ensures fast, consistent heating More
Pitot Tubes and Their Role in Aviation
What Are Pitot Tubes? Pitot tubes are ingenious devices used to measure fluid flow velocity, particularly in aviation, automotive industries, and meteorological applications. Invented by the French engineer Henri Pitot in the early 18th century, these tubes have become an indispensable tool for calculating airspeed, fluid flow rate, and even dynamic pressure. Their role in More
Exploring Cantilever Span Bridges and How They work
Cantilever span bridges represent an extraordinary achievement in engineering, seamlessly combining strength, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. These structures play a critical role in transportation and infrastructure, connecting challenging terrains with innovative designs. At Armfield, we take pride in offering cutting-edge educational equipment, such as the SV Structures Family, which enables students and professionals to delve More
Fans and Compressors: Designed For Engineering Education
Turbines are essential components in energy engineering, particularly in the study of renewable energy and sustainable technology. At Armfield, we specialise in providing state-of-the-art educational tools that empower universities and colleges to deliver hands-on, real-world training. Our modular range of turbines connects seamlessly with the versatile FM6x Turbine Service Unit, which is designed to meet More
Armfield at Fi Europe 2024
Armfield at Fi Europe 2024: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation Armfield, a global leader in food technology education equipment, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Food Ingredients (Fi) Europe show, held from 19th to 21st November 2024 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. This milestone marks Armfield’s 30th year of attendance at this prestigious More
The Science of Carbonation and Armfield’s FT102XA
Fizzing with Flavour: The Science of Carbonation and Armfield’s FT102XA Carbonation is a crucial process in creating the sparkling drinks we all love, from soft drinks to alcoholic beverages. At the forefront of carbonation technology is Armfield, a leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative carbonation machines. Among their most advanced offerings is the More
Bespoke Flumes by Armfield: Tailored Solutions For Research
When it comes to hydraulic and environmental research, one size does not fit all. Every research project has unique requirements, and that’s why Armfield offers bespoke flumes designed specifically to meet the needs of individual institutions and research programmes. With over 50 years of experience, Armfield is the leading name in the design and construction More
The Ultimate Solution for Teaching and Research Flumes:
When it comes to advanced hydraulic research and education, the quality of your equipment makes all the difference. At Armfield, we are proud to offer world-class teaching and research flumes that combine cutting-edge technology with over 50 years of expertise in hydraulic engineering. Our flumes provide an adaptable, durable, and precise platform for simulating real-world More
Reducing Energy Consumption in Food Manufacturing
Reducing energy consumption in food manufacturing is becoming an urgent priority for businesses across the globe. Not only does energy usage directly impact production costs, but it also contributes significantly to environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. For companies looking to balance operational efficiency with sustainability, addressing energy consumption is essential. More
How Technology in the food Industry is Changing the Way We Eat
Technology plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency in the Food Industry. Armfield is a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for the food sector, this article explores the numerous benefits of technology in the food industry and how Armfield utilises these advancements to enhance learning and application. The Role of Technology in the More
Pilot Plant Equipment: An Overview Guide – Armfield
Pilot plant equipment plays a crucial role in the food industry, acting as a bridge between small-scale lab experiments and full-scale production. At Armfield, we provide top-tier solutions for industrial food technology, emphasising the importance of both high quality materials, process control and repeatability. This guide explores the significance, types, and considerations of this kind More
Armfield FT22 & UOP20X Evaporators
Armfield is proud to offer two exceptional evaporators designed specifically for chemical engineering education: the FT22 Rising Film Evaporator and the UOP20X Modular Evaporator Series. These advanced systems provide comprehensive solutions for teaching and research applications, ensuring that students gain practical experience with industry-relevant equipment. FT22 Rising Film Evaporator The FT22 is a floor-standing unit More
Armfield open a new Academy Suite
Introducing Armfield Academy, our gateway to learning and knowledge.Stay updated, participate in innovative training, and access our resources by contacting us through www.armfield.com
HT10X Heat Transfer/HT30X Heat Exchange Ranges
The Armfield HT10X Heat transfer range: Includes 11 different accessories to demonstrate the three basic modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation). A common service unit avoids unnecessary cost duplication for control and instrumentation.Educational software, including mimic diagrams, real-time control, data logging, and graph plotting is Included as standard with the service unit. Embedded More
Fluidised Bed Systems
Studying fluidized bed systems is an important aspect of chemical engineering education, especially for undergraduate students. Fluidized beds are widely used in various industrial processes, such as combustion, catalytic reactions, drying, and particle coating. Many universities only briefly touch on this subject as part of there curriculum and as such finding budget for this important More
Armfield announce the successful launch of our FT102XA Carbonator.
At Armfield Ltd, we’re driving innovation in the food and beverage industry. Introducing our game-changing miniature technology, engineered to streamline your operations. ▪ Experience faster results and cost savings like never before.▪ No more delays or budget overruns. Embrace efficiency and achieve your goals with Armfield’s ground-breaking solutions. Exciting news for the food and beverage industry! More
Water Resource Management
Current studies in geoscience and earth science looks at the processes that shape the earth’s surface, natural resources and how water and ecosystems are interconnected. As well as the effects these have caused in the past, present and what changes may need to be implemented for the future. The Armfield Ltd FEL and S Series More
S6-MKIII Teaching Flume
The S6-MKIII laboratory flow channel is one of the most important tools available to the hydraulics or civil engineer whether engaged in teaching basic principles or researching solutions to practical problems. Developed during 30 years of continuous production, examples are installed in educational and research establishments throughout the world. The flumes are assembled from modular More
SV Structures Series
The Armfield SV Structures Series consists of 24 modular experiments specifically designed to allow Civil, Mechanical and Structural engineering students to understand the principles of forces and moments, forces in a truss, strength of materials and bridges, beams, arches and cables. The Structures range utilises the Armfield armBUS software system to collect, display in real More
Flood research – S100 tilting Research Flume Newcastle University
Armfield Ltd’s 12.5m free discharge S100 tilting Research Flume installed at University of Newcastle Fluid Science Department. The system is capable of controlled water flow up to 400l/s at water depths up to 0.8m deep. Our engineers have designed a flume to carry out flood event studies, leaky barriers, dams giving away, effect on structures and more. More
Southern California IFT Suppliers Night Expo
Meet us at the Southern California IFT Suppliers Night Expo, Hyatt Regency, Orange County on Thursday March 9th from 3:30pm-8pm! It is an active, vibrant show that includes professionals from the food service, dairy, meat, seafood, bakery, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries specifically. The Armfield Ltd Industrial Food research range spans from simple thermal processing to color\flavor extractions, spray drying, carbonated More
The Armfield C6-MKII-10 Fluid Friction Measurements unit
Provides facilities for the detailed study of fluid friction head losses, which occur when an incompressible fluid flows through pipes, fittings and flow metering devices. A wide range of measurements, demonstrations and training exercises are possible with the equipment: · Confirming the relationship between head loss due to fluid friction and velocity for flow of More
Trial Laboratory is fully operational
Armfield’s Trial Laboratory is fully operational, using video calling for remote sessions and in-person trials now available. With recent technology upgrades, we have been able to run very successful trials on a wide variety of equipment and products. Armfield.com
Food Ingredients Exhibition in Frankfurt
Join Armfield at the Food Ingredients Exhibition in Frankfurt 30th November – 2nd December! The team will be there to welcome you and talk about your research and development needs. We can provide expert knowledge in small scale processing systems such as:– carbonators– pasteurisers– mixing and separation– solvent extractors– spray drying– oils refining systems– and much More
GESS Dubai 2021
Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) energy diversification into the renewable energy has spiked in the early half of 2021, focusing on fuel cell and renewable energy in aid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Armfield Ltd, leader in Engineering Teaching Equipment from the UK who will be attending GESS Exhibition (stand R20), will be showcasing More
Supply Side West in Las Vegas
Come see us at Supply Side West in Las Vegas 27th and 28th of October, Stand #1977 Mark, Titus and Will are there to welcome you to the Armfield Stand and discuss the exciting new developments added to the already vast Armfield range of products available for enhanced product Research and Development. These include the More
“Armfield employer of the year award”
Armfield were extremely honoured to be invited to the Annual Brockenhurst Gala awards dinner to receive the Brockenhurst College “employer of the year award” from the Principal, Polly Perkins CBE and Graham Beards, The Chair of Governors. As part of our continued social responsibility program, the Armfield team has been actively involved in working with More
Armfield is pleased to announce the acquisition of RJ Lewis Ltd
Armfield is pleased to announce the acquisition of RJ Lewis Ltd, a leading high quality plastic machining and manufacturing specialist. Armfield’s corporate mission is to be the leading manufacturer of engineering teaching and research equipment and industrial research & development equipment. The acquisition of a key supplier such as RJ Lewis Ltd brings us one More
Armfield’s laboratory flow channel
Armfield’s laboratory flow channel is one of the most important tools available to the hydraulics or civil engineer whether engaged in teaching basic principles or researching solutions to practical problems. A comprehensive range of accessories are available for selection, these provide the basis for a large number of practical experiments in open channel flow. See More
Armfield’s History
Armfield Ltd are feeling nostalgic today….. Take a look at these historical adverts from 120 years ago, the company had several foundry’s producing farm machinery, public works projects such as lamp posts but specialised in water irrigation. In 1898 Armfield started selling the Empire Turbine, a reliable, easy to maintain and operate motor for obtaining power from water, More
Happy Earth Day from Armfield!
Current studies in geoscience and earth science include so much more than rocks and volcanoes. It looks at the processes that shape the earth’s surface, natural resources and how water and ecosystems are interconnected. It also looks at the effects these have caused in the past, present and what changes may need to be More