{"id":206963,"date":"2025-05-20T14:28:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ebro-armaturen.com\/for-greater-efficiency-and-sustainability-in-the-process-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:48:03","slug":"for-greater-efficiency-and-sustainability-in-the-process-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ebro-armaturen.com\/en\/for-greater-efficiency-and-sustainability-in-the-process-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"For Greater Efficiency and Sustainability in the Process Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-ad3r7xf-4b6845e3d03e696403ddcb480e96c14f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mpb3lw8b-48756a481d3ded10d765c11620b68b11\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mpb3lw8b-48756a481d3ded10d765c11620b68b11{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mpb3lw8b-48756a481d3ded10d765c11620b68b11 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mpb3lw8b-48756a481d3ded10d765c11620b68b11 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mpb3lw8b-48756a481d3ded10d765c11620b68b11 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>Press Release<\/p>\n<\/div><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >HOW A SMART POSITIONER DRIVES EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRY.<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_third   slider-not-first container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mcd48sw1-88eb7634143c1b526ccac7a4fa2c9484 avia-slideshow-entry_without_sidebar av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied  image_no_stretch avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 57.708049113233%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mcd48sw1-88eb7634143c1b526ccac7a4fa2c9484__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-19621 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-19621\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.ebro-armaturen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/QL_EP3_Tech-733x423.jpg\" width=\"733\" height=\"423\" title='QL_EP3_Tech' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-206963'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-86m3yw3-545534ce0dbcbade65ca59792789a6ac av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcd36mj1-be7ba9578cf70e67168b4bb246ce4e75 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Sustainability has long been a central aspect of industrial process control. Efficient resource utilization not only deter\u00admines a company&#8217;s environmental footprint but also its economic competitiveness. One of the most crucial factors in this regard is compressed air consumption \u2013 compressed air remains one of the most expensive energy sources in in\u00addustry. The electro-pneumatic positioner EP3 [Fig. 1] by EBRO ARMATUREN sets new standards in this area. It enables precise valve control while minimizing compressed air consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Compressed air is indispensable across many industrial sectors, yet its generation is energy-intensive and expensive. Studies show that up to 10 % of total industrial energy costs are attributed to compressed air. Additio\u00adnally, leaks and inefficient systems lead to significant losses.<\/p>\n<p>Rising energy costs and an increas\u00ading focus on sustainability are making energy efficiency a priority in the pro\u00adcess industry. Control valves, often seen merely as regulatory components, play a key role \u2013 not only in process optimi\u00adzation but also in cost savings and con\u00addition monitoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smart Compressed Air Manage\u00adment: A Key to more sustainability <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Future-oriented systems would be those capable of precise positioning, minimiz\u00ading compressed air consumption in idle mode \u2013 or even reducing it to zero \u2013 to achieve sustainable cost savings. Equally desirable would be reliable IO-Link inte\u00adgration, enabling seamless communica\u00adtion within modern industrial networks and supporting predictive maintenance through automated processes. Science fiction? Far from it \u2013 the technology already exists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Substantial cost savings \u2013 already achievable today, with four-digit reductions per plant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s obvious: The deliberate combination of modern technology, smart diagnos\u00adtics, and a strong focus on efficiency makes control valves a key technolo\u00adgy in the industrial sector \u2013 especially when, like the electro-pneumatic posi\u00adtioner EP3 from EBRO ARMATUREN [Fig. 2], they offer innovative solutions to meet many of these demands. Three key advantages include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SMART \u2013 Intelligent control algo\u00adrithm with self-optimization: <\/strong>Valve behavior changes over its lifecycle. The EP3 detects these changes and continuously optimizes its control algorithm to prevent overtravel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robust \u2013 Minimizing unnecessary pneumatic connections: <\/strong>Conventi\u00adonal systems require separate pneu\u00admatic tubing between the actuator and the valve. The EP3 is mounted directly onto the actuator, significant\u00adly reducing leakage-prone pneumatic connections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficient \u2013 Zero air consumpti\u00adon in steady state: <\/strong>Conventio\u00adnal systems continuously consume air even when idle. In contrast, the EP3 completely shuts off airflow once the target position is reached.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a typical chemical plant with hundreds of positioners, using the EP3 can save several thousand cubic meters of com\u00adpressed air per year. At an average cost of \u20ac 0.06 per cubic meter, this translates into annual savings in the four-figure range \u2013 per plant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Precision and resource efficiency in industrial processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Precise valve positioning is crucial for the energy efficiency of industrial oper\u00adations. In many applications \u2013 from food production and water treatment to the pharmaceutical industry \u2013 the precision of valve control directly impacts both prod\u00aduct quality and overall cost-effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its advanced position control system, the EP3 ensures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Precise positioning: <\/strong>Minimizes mate\u00adrial losses through precise regulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoidance of energy loss: <\/strong>Prevents unnecessary overflow and reduces leakage-related losses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated adaption to process requirements: <\/strong>Enables continuo\u00adus monitoring and optimization of compressed air usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A practical example from the water treatment industry clearly illustrates the benefit:<\/p>\n<p>In this environment, precise chemi\u00adcal dosing is essential to ensure both water quality and process reliability. The EP3 makes this possible with its high-precision position control, ena\u00adbling the valve to adjust exactly to the required demand. By eliminating unnecessary air supply and using only minimal compressed air for correc\u00adtive movements, it not only prevents overdosing but also helps significant\u00adly reduce the plant\u2019s overall energy consumption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Digital intelligence for modern production processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Integrated energy monitoring within process control systems offers clear added value: it enables continuous tracking of energy consumption and reveals optimization potential in real time. Smart use of this data not only improves overall performance but also delivers measurable energy savings.<\/p>\n<p>As industrial facilities become increas\u00adingly digitalized, the demand is grow\u00ading for intelligent, networked control systems \u2013 systems capable of continu\u00adously monitoring energy usage, iden\u00adtifying issues and faults, and uncov\u00adering optimization opportunities in real time.<\/p>\n<p>The fully IO-Link-capable EP3 outper\u00adforms traditional systems by offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seamless integration into industry 4.0 networks<\/li>\n<li>Real-time monitoring of valve posi\u00adtioning and system parameters<\/li>\n<li>Minimized downtime through auto\u00admated diagnostics and fault analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Especially in highly automated pro\u00adduction processes, such as semicon\u00adductor manufacturing and chemical reactors, digital connectivity and real-time diagnostics contribute sig\u00adnificantly to process safety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Predictive maintenance for maximum efficiency <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The EP3 helps to prevent planned out\u00adages and minimize downtime by deliv\u00adering accurate, reliable sensor data for predictive maintenance. Its innovative system continuously records critical operational parameters \u2013 such as valve position, vibrations, and runtime \u2013 and transmits this data in real time to existing analytics and maintenance platforms.<\/p>\n<p>This provides operators with high-qual\u00adity data, enabling early detection of anomalies and wear patterns \u2013 an essential foundation for precise condition monitoring and proactive maintenance. Maintenance activities can be targeted and scheduled in a timely manner, avoiding unnecessary replacement costs and unexpected downtime. Whether in the semicon\u00adductor industry, where every second of production halt incurs high costs, or in safety-critical sectors like the chemical industry, a reliable predic\u00adtive maintenance strategy optimizes processes and extends the lifespan of industrial assets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Precise positioning for maximum efficiency <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In automated production environ\u00adments, the accuracy of valve control directly impacts efficiency and process stability. Even slight deviations from the target value can lead to materi\u00adal losses, inefficiencies or excessive energy consumption. The EP3\u2019s highly precise position control prevents these issues from arising in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Take food production as an example: to guarantee consistent product qual\u00adity, dosing must be controlled with exact precision. Here, the EP3 not only minimizes material usage but also pre\u00advents costly batch failures, especially in sensitive applications.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, in automotive manufactur\u00ading, precise valve control is essential in paint shops to achieve uniform coat\u00ading. Modern valve control systems \u2013 often combined with robotics and advanced sensor technology \u2013 allow real-time adjustment of paint flow, based on factors like coating thickness, robot speed, and booth conditions. This leads to higher product quali\u00adty, optimized material consumption, and significantly less waste. With the EP3\u2019s exact regulation, material loss is minimized, and quality standards are more reliably met.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where profitability meets environmental awareness <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The EP3 impressively demonstrates that sustainability and profitability are not mutually exclusive \u2013 in fact, they can go hand in hand. Companies that adopt this innovative technology ben\u00adefit in multiple ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced energy costs through low\u00ader compressed air consumption<\/li>\n<li>Extended valve service life thanks to reduced mechanical wear<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with environmental regulations by significantly redu\u00adcing CO\u2082-emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The EP3 electro-pneumatic position\u00ader stands as a prime example of the move toward sustainable and efficient manufacturing. Its capability to signif\u00adicantly cut compressed air consump\u00adtion, paired with precise control and smart connectivity, makes it a strategic investment for companies truly dedi\u00adcated to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Digital connectivity with EBRO Plus <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The EBRO Plus app enables mobile monitoring and parame\u00adterization of valve units equipped with EBRO products such as the EP3, SBU Advanced, and SBU IO-Link. It replaces the former \u201cEBRO Connect\u201d app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data transfer via Bluetooth (BLE 4.0)<\/li>\n<li>Connection setup via QR code or device search<\/li>\n<li>Real-time display of operating status<\/li>\n<li>Early detection of operational deviations<\/li>\n<li>Support for commissioning and maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-tt6dla-1bca62e7768dba9bd7c8b7cfe52fdfee av_one_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mov52i8x-42ec58387ea1d69539433f3973502690 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Press Contact:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Diana V\u00f6lkel<br \/>\nEBRO ARMATUREN Gebr. 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