Foam Control
Reliable foam control in your processes
Customized anti-foam solutions
Excessive foaming requires a customized solution, especially in environments where reliability, hygiene, and continuity are crucial. Think of wastewater treatment, biogas production, manure processing, plastic recycling, or the food processing industry. In all these sectors, we provide effective anti-foam solutions that suit your processes. Because every cause of foam is different, we believe in thinking along with you, coordinating, and going that extra mile. We are only satisfied when everything is just right. Is your market not listed? Please contact us, we are happy to think along with you.
Adverse effects of foaming
Foaming in production processes is often caused by increased concentrations of proteins, starch, and/or surfactants. In combination with turbulent water flows and high temperatures, this can lead to stubborn foam that is difficult to control. The result: unsafe or unhygienic working conditions, reduced production capacity, and unnecessary costs or downtime, with a direct impact on your profitability.
Choosing the right anti-foam therefore requires more than just effectiveness. Factors such as biodegradability and applicable regulations also play an important role. We help you balance all these elements to find a solution that works and fits your process and sector.
Wastewater treatment
Anyone who works with wastewater knows how stubborn foam can be. It forms quickly, is difficult to control, and disrupts the treatment process. Think of overflowing tanks, reduced aeration, or foam that causes problems during transport. In installations where everything has to be just right, uncontrolled foam is simply not an option.
At Van Meeuwen, we understand that. We not only supply effective anti-foams, but also think along with you about what works best within your installation. Biodegradability, compatibility with your process, and compliance with applicable regulations—such as the requirements of the ABM—are self-evident parts of our advice. Thanks to our many years of experience and direct lines of communication with parties such as Rijkswaterstaat, we know exactly what you are up against. And more importantly, how we can solve it.
Food processing
In the food industry, everything revolves around safety, hygiene, and control, even when it comes to foam. When washing, cutting, or transporting potatoes or vegetables, for example, proteins and/or starch are released. Combine that with water and movement, and foam formation is almost inevitable. Not only does that foam slow down your process, but it can also cause slippery floors and thus unsafe working conditions. Contamination combined with foam can lead to unhygienic processes.
At Van Meeuwen, we understand how important it is that an anti-foam in this environment does more than just suppress foam. Our portfolio includes solutions that are food-safe and comply with the strict requirements of your sector. These include anti-foams that are biodegradable, SKAL-registered for organic production, and also comply with Kosher and Halal guidelines.
We are happy to work with you to find a solution that suits your process, your product, and your responsibility. Safe, effective, and practical: exactly what you would expect from us.
Plastic recycling
Plastic recycling is all about efficiency and continuity, but foam can seriously hinder this. During the cleaning and separation of plastics such as PE, PP, PS, and PET, foam is created that can disrupt the processing process and sometimes also affect safety in the workplace. It is therefore essential for recycling companies that the process continues to run smoothly, with as little downtime and extra costs as possible.
At Van Meeuwen, we understand how important it is to offer a practical and sustainable solution to this problem. Our anti-foam agents are not only effective in reducing foam, but are also often biodegradable and suitable for use in processes where food safety requirements apply. In this way, we help you to keep the recycling process reliable, safe, and future-proof, with respect for people, the environment, and regulations.
Biogas and manure processing
Foam in biogas production and manure processing is more than just an annoying by-product: it can bring your entire process to a standstill. Unsafe situations, unexpected stoppages, and loss of production are daily risks when foam takes over. The cause often lies in the mix of proteins, starch, and surfactants, combined with turbulence and heat. This makes foam difficult to control.
At Van Meeuwen, we choose anti-foams that not only effectively break down foam, but also work preventively and do their job for a long time. This way, we ensure that your installation continues to run as it should.
Ethanol and alcohol fermentation
During ethanol and alcohol fermentation processes, foam is a challenge that cannot be ignored. Too much foam not only creates unhygienic and unsafe situations, but can also slow down production and cause unnecessary costs. Whether it concerns alcoholic beverages or ethanol fuel from biorefineries, foam control is essential for a smooth, safe, and efficient process. Foaming can affect quality and safety and often leads to unwanted downtime.
At Van Meeuwen, we understand how important a reliable anti-foam is in this sector. We offer solutions that not only effectively prevent and reduce foam, but also fit your unique process perfectly.
More information?
Curious about what we can do for your organization in terms of anti-foam solutions? Feel free to contact us at +31 (0)294 494 460 or send us and e-mail. We are happy to think along with you and help you further.