since 1936
Excellence in process illumination andvisual observation systems
© Max Mueller AG / 07.11
RWe are pleased to familiarize you in this brochure with our company and with the broad scope of our products and activities. We hope you will enjoy the
lecture.
We are your competent partner for sight-glasses of different designs, sightglass light fittings for hazardous and safe areas, camera systems for remote visual observation of pro-
cesses and their accessories.
RThis document is not intended to show full technical data of our various products. These may be found on our web site www.maxmu-ellerag.com or will be sent to you on request.
RWe trust that your interest in our products has
been aroused with this brief publication and
are awaiting your valued enquiries. Contact
information is given on the last page.
RWe invite you to visit us if you have specific
projects or applications that you wish to dis-
cuss with us – or simply if you should stay
nearby.
Dear Sir or Madam
ROur team and our sales partners will be plea-
sed to offer solutions to your problems and to
welcome you as existing as well as potential
new customer.
Dr. Ing.-Chem. Hans Georg Müller
Chairman
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MAX MÜLLER AG
MAX MÜLLER AG / WELCOME
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Founded in 1936 by the electrical engineer Max Müller, the company started business in tra-ding with electrical components, mainly for the chemical industry. This relationship identified the need for a sightglass light fitting capable of use in potentially explosive environments. Its development and subsequent market introduction provided the foundation stone for the successful evolution of the business in the specialised fields of process lighting, visual ob-servation and remote monitoring. The light fittings together with ancillary items facilitate the vital observation, and thus control, of physical and chemical reactions inside every type of process vessel: reactors, dryers, mixers, columns, tanks, etc. A branch office was opened in the UK in 1990, followed in 1995 by the subsidiary MAX MÜLLER GmbH in Germany.
Besides the manufacturing of light fittings and explosion proof cameras, the sales spectrum was enlarged by a steadily gro-wing programme of sightglasses, today covering a broad variety of different types of fittings, including applications in sterile areas, clean rooms and biogas plants.
The present managing director, Dr. Ing.-Chem. Hans Georg Müller, joined the company in 1974. Under his direction, the light fittings business was incorpora-ted into the MAX MÜLLER Holding group.
Dipl. Ing. Roger A. Blenny, member of the management board, has been technical mana-ger for more than 25 years. Dipl. Ing. Stéphane Blenny heads the development and quality control department.
Continual research, development and feasibility studies ensure that the pro-ducts of MAX MÜLLER AG are leaders in their field. As an innovative com-pany, over the years several technical milestones have been created:
With our renowned quality and our experience gained over the years, together with our dedicated and knowledgeable staff, MAX MÜLLER AG is an ideal and competent partner to provide best adapted solutions to your process illumination and sightglass problems.
1969 First hazardous area light fitting with integrated transformer, low voltage bulb
and reflector (series CHEMLUX®)
1977 First hazardous area light fitting with halogen bulb (series CHEMLUX®)
1983 First safe area miniature light fitting for universal use (series miniLUX®)
1992 First hazardous area light fitting entirely from stainless steel (series EdelLUX®)
2001 First hazardous area fibre optic lightpipe sightglass light fitting with ATEX certi-
fication (series fibroLUX®)
2009 Smallest hazardous area camera system of its class worldwide entirely from stain-
less steel (series VIDEOLUX®)
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/ Application
/ Competence
/ Customer Relations
/ Quality Control
„We run our business de-dicated to the principles of quality, innovation, tra-dition and competence– now and in future.“
Dr. Ing.-Chem. Hans Georg Müller
Dipl. Ing. Roger A. Blenny
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Our products are successfully in use throughout the world. You will find them in chemi-cal, bio-chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and beverage industries, as well as in environmental protection and biogas plants, textile dyeing, water treatment and electrical generation.
Sightglasses and similar equip-ment may be supplied to meet any applicable standards, or ifrequired to customers own dra-wings. Light fittings and came-ra systems are suitable for ha-zardous or safe areas. You may be assured that if you talk to us about your application and your specific requirements we will offer the best possible solution.
An extensive network of local distributors, agents, branch offices, and MAX MÜLLER AG subsidiaries in Europe and across the world, ensures short lead times and, crucially, offers excellent customer support both pre and post sale. You will find detailed information on our web site: www.maxmuellerag.com
MAX MÜLLER AG Process Illumination and Visual Observati-on Systems has been certified and regularly audited to ISO 9001 since 1995 by the Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI).
The ATEX certification to the EC guideline 94/9 is ensured by the LCIE, a „notified body“ based in Fontenay, near Pa-ris. The respective documents may also be found on our website.
In order that our products meet your expectations, even un-der tough operating conditions, all products are thoroughly tested and the different designated quality checks carried out prior to despatch.
The new headquarters in CH 4123 Allschwil, opened in January 2003
The MAX MÜLLER team is looking forward with pleasure to working with you
Part of our extensive stock allowing to serve you with short lead times
Our modern, well equiped light fitting assembling area
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Sightglass light fittings for hazardous areas/
Stainless steel sightglass light fittings for hazardous areas/
Fibre optic process sightglass light fittings for hazardous and safe areas
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- Hazardous area classification to ATEX Ex II 2 G and D (gas and dust)- Temperature classes T3 up to T6, supply voltages from 12 up to 240 V- Halogen or LED version - Until 100 W in temperature class T4 (series „the power package“)- Large variety of accessories (fixations, internal/external timers, etc)
Above: Type 100 de HN, 100 W, 24V,classifiedT4 Left: Type PEL 50 deHSch 50 W, 230 V Right: Type KEL 20 deHWsp 20 W, 42 V
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Type L20deHSchsp 20 W, 115 V
- Hazardous versions classified to ATEX Ex II 2 G and D (gas and dust) - Temperature classes T3 up to T4, supply voltages from 12 up to 240 V- Available entirely from stainless steel- Specially appropriated for the combination with very small sightglasses- Standard fibre optic lengthes 0.5 / 0.75 / 1 / 2 / 3 and 5 metres
Above: Type E5035, 35 W, 24 V 0,75 m fibre length Left: Type 5035, 35 W, 240 V 1 m fibre length Right: Type 5035, 35 W, 230 V 1 m fibre length
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metaClamp®-ad- apterfor„sightand light through one sightglass“
- Hazardous area classification to ATEX Ex II 2 G and D (gas and dust)- Temperature classes T4 up to T6, supply voltages from 12 up to 240 V- Halogen or LED version- Entirely from stainless steel- Preferred application in the pharmaceutical, biochemical and cosmetic industries, also for sterile plants and in clean rooms
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Above: Type EdelEx 10 dHR 10 W, 240 V Left: Type EdelEx LED Sch 2 W, 24 V Right: Type EdelEx 50 dHSch 50 W, 230 V
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Sightglass light fittings for safe areas/
Stainless steel sightglass light fittings for safe areas/
Half light fittings for safe areas/
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- Power from 5 to 100 W, supply voltages from 12 up to 240 V- Halogen or LED version- Large variety of accessories (fixations, internal/external timers, „ON- OFF“-switches, etc)- Brilliant, glare free illumination, even with difficult media
Above: Type KL 20 HEsp, 20 W, 24 V, „ON-OFF“-switch Left: Type KL 20 HRsp, 20 W, 24V,flangecollarfixation Right: Type PL 50 HSchsp 50 W, 240 V
- For application „sight and light through one sightglass“- Power from 2 to 100 W, supply voltages 12 and 24 V- Halogen or LED version- For use with momentary push button, „ON-OFF“-switch as well as for continuous operation (depending on type and power)- From stainless steel for sightglasses similar to DIN 11851 (series HLMR)
Above: Type HL 80 H, 20 W, 24V, with push button Left: Type HLM 80 H, 20 W, 24 V, with push button Right: Type HLMR 100 H, 50 W, 24 V, with push button
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- Universal use on different sightglass types due to very small dimensions- Ideal for application „sight and light through one sightglass“- Power from 2 to 100 W, supply voltages from 12 up to 240 V- Halogen or LED version- For use with momentary push button, „ON-OFF“-switch as well as for continuous operation (depending on type and power)
Above: Type BKVLR 50 HDSch1 50W,24V,pushbutton Left: Type KVLR 20 HDSchsp 20W,12V,pushbutton Right: Type KLR 50 HSch ,50 W 24V,continuousoperation
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Type MVLR 2 LED, 2 W, 24 V, on Tri- clamp®-connection
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Sightglasses and hinged sightglasses/
Sightflow indicators/
Complementary products/
- To DIN 28120 or similar, DN 50 - 200, PN 0/2.5/ 6/10/16, also double glazed- To DIN 28121, DN 50 - 200, PN 10/25, also double glazed- Similar to DIN 11851, DN 50 - 150, PN 6- Rectangular (series RSG), PN 16, D - ended (series LSG), PN 2.5/6/10/25- Hinged, with possibility of stainless steel interior lining
- With ends for welding (series S-St and S-VA), PN 10/16- With flanged ends (series F-St and F-VA), PN 6/10/16- From grey, steel and stainless steel cast with flanged ends (series FDG, FDS, FDE), PN 16- With turbines or flaps or without „drop-nose“- To be combined with light fittings and/or window wipers
- Spraying devices for central (SV) or sidewards mounting (SVS)- Window wipers for central mounting (series W/WD/WDT), max. PN 6- Window wipers for sidewards mounting for higher pressures (series WS)- Glass discs and plates to DIN 7080/8902 and 7081/8903- Heating elements for double glazed sightglasses
Above: Sightglass VETROLUX to DIN 28120 Sightglass VETROLUX to DIN 28121 Right: D-endedsightglassLSG Rectangular sightglass
Above: Sightflow indicator seriesF-VA Left: Sightflow indicator series FDE, with light Right: Sightflow indicator seriesS-VA
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Above:Sidewards operated wiper, series WS Left: Central spraying device, series SV Right: Centrally operated wiper, series W
Hinged sightglass withillumination and wiperseriesW
Double glazed sightg-lasssimilartoDIN28120,withheatingelement
Screwed sightglass toDIN 11851, DN 100, PN 6,type SSA 100
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Glass discs with or without central borehole
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Sightglass light fittings STERI-LINE for sterile applications for hazardous and safe areas
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Metal fused sightglasses and sightglass flanges/
Accessories for light fittings for hazardous and safe areas/
- For mounting onto different metal fused sightglasses- Hazardous version: Classified Ex d II C T4-T6, Ex II 2 G and D- Power from 2 to 100 W, supply voltages from 12 up to 240 V- Halogen or LED version- Protection mode: IP 65, dust and spray water tight to EN 60529
- For Tri-Clamp®, NA - Connect™ and diverse sightglass types to DIN 28120, ANSI B, DIN 11864-1, DIN 11864-2, DIN 11864-3- Tri-Clamp® versions available with window wipers of the series WD- For use in sterile environments and clean rooms- Very high security and easy mounting
- Diverse fixations adapted to the most common different sightglass types- Push buttons for momentary use, depending on series and type- Internal and external timers in polyester or stainless steel housings- „ON-OFF“-switches (only for safe area types)- Transformers for different nominal ratings for use in control panels
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Above: Sightglass flange for sterileapplications Left: Metal fused sightglass metaClamp®, DN 50 Right: Metal fused sightglass with wiper, series WD
Above:„ON-OFF“-switch E on light fitting typeKL Left: (Ex)-timer U3 in poly- ester housing, 230 V Right: Timer V on light fitting PEL 20 deHSchV
Type miniLUX STERI-LINE, 50 W, 24 V, onsightglassTri-Clamp®
Type EdelEx STERI-LINE on metal fused sight-glass
Type miniLUX STERI-LINE on aseptic sight-glass to DIN 11864-1
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TypeminiLUXBKVLRALEDSTE-RI-LINE on aseptic sightglass toDIN 11864-2, DN 50
Type EdelEx STERI-LINE 20 dH,20 W, 24 V, on Tri-Clamp®-sightglass, DN 100
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Sightglass NA-Con- nect™
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Camera systems for hazardous and safe areas for remote mo-nitoring of processes, in stainless steel or aluminium housings
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- Colour camera with ¼“ or 1/3“ CCD sensor and 10 times optical zoom, focal length 4,2 - 42 mm or 5,1 - 51 mm
- Minimum lighting of object 1,5 or 0,0004 Lux- Hazardous classification Ex d IIB (or C), T6, Ex II 2 G + D (gas and dust)- Admitted for ambient temperatures from - 20°C to + 50°C- Signal transmission up to 2‘700 m distance- Camera control by control unit on monitor or via videoserver on PC with
Internet browser- VIDEOLUX software for different functions, customised programmed
Above: Type miniZoom, alumi- nium version, Ex d IIC T6, Ex tD A21 IP67 T80°C Right: TypeminiZoom,stainless steel version, mounted withwallbracket
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Sightglasses for biogas plants/
Complete system solutions for remote monitoring of biogas plants and production processes
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- From steel or stainless steel, PN 0 or 2.5- With welded tubes for mounting into walls of fermenters or with adapter pieces for fixation outside of concrete or steel walls- To be combined with sightglass light fittings, camera systems, wipers, spraying devices, foam or pressure sensors
- Planning and implementation of system solutions with components from our product range, from the simple process supervision by means of a monitor to Internet based comprehensive solutions with “target-perfor-mance“ comparison, time lapse functions, data transmission as well as alarm messages to mobile phones
- Camera systems in combination with sightglass light fittings for ha-zardous or safe areas, wipers, spraying devices and foam sensors
- All components perfectly well-matched and from one single source!- Elaborate, plant-specific technical documentation- Initial startup on site and staff training at the plant operator on request
Above: Sightglassw.lightfitting, wiperandspraynozzle Left: Sightglasswithadapter piece, light fitting, wi- per and spray nozzle Right: Sightglass for moun- tingintofermenterwall
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Above:Smallsystemsolution for local monitoring Right: Big system solution for global monitoring
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Sightglasswith wi- per, spray nozzle andconnectionpipe for foam sensor
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Hagmattstrasse 19 / CH - 4123 Allschwil / SwitzerlandPhone: +41 61 487 92 92 / Fax: +41 61 487 92 99Email: [email protected]
www.maxmuellerag.com
Process illumination and visual observation systems