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Handling viscous fluids with Thermo Scientific FH Series Pumps
In the food industry, pumping viscous fluids can be problematic but peristaltic pumps can help achieve volumetric accuracy. This application note explains viscous fluid behaviour and includes tips on tubing selection that will assist in overcoming viscous fluid pumping problems.
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Marukome One Shot miso dispenser
Marukome has launched its miso soup server, the One Shot.
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ifm Hygienic Pt100 sensors
The Hygienic Pt100 sensors with 4-wire connection have been added to ifm’s temperature probe range. Features include: available as probe sensor or with integrated Tri-Clamp process connection; probe diameter 6 mm; robust stainless steel housing with IP68 and IP69K protection ratings; high-pressure resistance for different application areas; and precise temperature measurement using a Pt100 sensor element, class A.
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Swift CableMate and CableBuddy magnetic cable and hose hangers
Swift Metal Services has expanded its range of brackets and components with the introduction of relocatable, magnetic hanging brackets for cables, hoses and pneumatic lines.
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Hydrotek stainless steel, high-pressure hose reels
The Hydrotek range of stainless steel, high-pressure hose reels combines high pressure, steam capability and resistance to corrosion.
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Ecolab DryExx GF conveyor lubricant
DryExx GF is a conveyor lubricant specifically designed for use with glass bottles on steel conveyor belts. It is claimed that the lubricant saves up to 80% of the water used when compared to traditional wet lubricants but still achieves the highest possible hygiene levels and does not compromise efficiency.
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NORD Severe Duty (NSD) and Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) corrosion protection coatings
NORD Severe Duty (NSD) and NORD Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) enhanced corrosion protection coatings are now available on the Australian market. The coatings are USDA H1 approved and are suitable for almost all food manufacturing plants. Other applications include all areas involving chemical washdown and corrosive environments.
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Econokeys EK-SM Series fully sealed mouse
The Econokeys EK-SM Series fully sealed mouse is suitable for use in medical, laboratory and industrial environments.
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Detectamet metal-detectable products
CK Safety has recently introduced an extensive line of metal detectable products to reduce the risk of product contamination during production.
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iglidur C210 plain bearing polymer
Increasingly, extreme cleaning cycles are being used in the drinks bottling, food processing and packaging industries. More new, aggressive or more highly concentrated chemicals are used in order to meet the demanding requirements of hygiene and cleanliness and reduce machine downtime.
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On Site Generating Solutions Pressure Swing Adsorption nitrogen plants
On Site Generating Solutions offers an extensive range of nitrogen gas generators (PSA and membrane systems) to meet the flow and purity requirements of beverage, food processing and packaging applications.
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Ecolab DryExx GS conveyor lubricant
DryExx GS is a dry conveyor lubricant formulated for glass packaging on stainless steel or mixed conveyors used in the beverage, brewery and food processing industries. The high-performance lubricant, when used in conjunction with Ecolab’s control system, is claimed to reduce water use in conveyor lines by as much as 97% and also helps enhance workplace safety.
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Thornhill heat exchanger testing and gaskets
Thornhill New Zealand, in addition to supplying gaskets, provides advice on the best material for applications and works with clients on the process and cleaning of heat exchangers to increase gasket life.
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Counter-Pen combination marker and digital counter
Counter-Pen is a combination marker and digital counter designed for the laboratory and plant. Each time a black mark is made with the felt-tipped pen, it automatically sounds a beep and the LCD displays the count. It can be used to count cell growths on petri dishes, inventory parts and tally samples received.
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Bizerba Ceraclean ceramic surface for cutting machines
Bizerba has introduced a ceramic surface finish for cutting machines. Originally developed for use in aeronautical engineering and the computer industry, the surface is claimed to make cutting machines more robust, efficient and corrosion resistant.
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Sperian Protection chainmesh gloves
Sperian Protection has released a range of chainmesh gloves that combine strength, reliability and safety to ensure workers’ increased comfort and protection. Designed to provide workers with total protection in the most extreme working environments, the gloves are lightweight, ergonomic and made of high-quality stainless steel to strict ISO 9002 safety standards.
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Ramex retractable, manual rewind and motor rewind hose reels
The Ramex range of retractable, manual rewind and motor rewind hose reels ensures high performance, durability and hygiene for any work site.
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Powdered food hoses
Trelleborg Industrial Hose has launched a compound for food hoses that prevents the accelerated wear usually associated with static dissipation when transferring powdered foodstuffs. Following extensive laboratory tests and in applications with end-users, the company can offer a white food-grade compound that is conductive enough to dissipate static electrical charges, according to ISO 8031, while meeting the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 177.2600. Critical tests with sugar have given good results, proving the service life of the hose is increased tenfold when compared to a non-conductive white food-grade hose.
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Heavy-duty polyurethane seal
Oz Seal has developed a heavy-duty polyurethane seal, the Oz Ultra Performance Polymer that is claimed to be more flexible than the existing Oz Super Red Polymer. The Oz Ultra Performance Polymer is designed for use in heavy-duty hydraulic applications requiring high levels of precision positioning.
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Lubricants for spiral freezers, coolers and proofers
Ashworth Spiralube range is a complete line of specially formulated lubricants, claimed to reduce maintenance and increase the operating life of spiral freezers, coolers and proofers. The line includes food-grade penetrating oil, food-grade belt oil, food-grade bearing grease and gear oil. Each product is labelled to clearly identify the defined application and, when used at the recommended intervals, spiral performance can be optimised and the operating life increased.
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Visual grease identification
The Lubrication Engineers Clear Grease Guns are clear grease tubes that allow users to have full, visual grease identification, therefore avoiding grease cross contamination errors.
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Food machinery lubricant
Food and beverage manufacturers need machinery lubricants to be clean, translucent and approved for incidental food contact, as well as non-tacky for frequent washdown of equipment. Lubrication Engineers’ Sheerplex food grade lubricant is a multipurpose grease that meets all of these needs.
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Field communicator
The Emerson 375 Field Communicator is an intrinsically safe handheld communicator that supports all HART and Foundation fieldbus devices from all suppliers.
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Flow promotion liners for bulk materials handling
The Matrox UHMWPE family of flow promotion liners for bulk materials handling is based on a premium grade of UHMWPE sheet specifically developed by Rochling for bulk handling applications. Matrox assists in reducing typical flow problems of bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes, truck beds and other applications.
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Membrane modules
Koch Membrane Systems has released its HpHT ultrafiltration membranes that are cleanable at a temperature of 85 °C and a pH of between 2.0 and 12.5, thus removing the need to use chlorine-based cleaning agents.
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Orange juice extractor
Bertuzzi Food Processing has released what it claims is the largest industrial orange juice extractor.
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Steam jacketed cooking vessels
Specifying for industrial-size cooking kettles requires close attention to heating processes, product carried and operating temperature. ASSDA Accredited Inox Fabrications Australia designs and manufactures steam jacketed cooking kettles from 250 to 2000 L capacity.
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Bead mill
Romaco FrymaKoruma has released the CoBall MS 18, an annular gap bead mill, used for the finest grinding of chemical and pharmaceutical products down to the nano range. Products can be changed quickly, easily and with minimal product loss.
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Acrylamide mitigation
DSM Food Specialties’ PreventASe has been given regulatory approval for its use as a processing aid in Australia and New Zealand. This latest approval for PreventASe opens up a key market; clearly demonstrating its commercial viability and international application as an effective method of acrylamide mitigation.
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Sealing compound
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’ Turcon MF6 compound has been listed by NSF International as conforming to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 51 — Food Equipment Materials.
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IBC spill containment system
The one-piece polyethylene Safe-Equip IBC 2000i Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) spill containment unit features a 144 x 142 cm footprint to fit most 1000 L IBC dispensing units. It also includes a 19 L pail holder for quick, easy dispensing into smaller containers. Polyethylene construction ensures that no rust or corrosion will occur. UV stabilised resin provides further benefits to the whole of life performance of the product.
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Valve labelling
Praher Valves has released a colour-coded labelling system for valves and pipe clips.
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Diaphragm dryer for compressed air
The Skillair air service equipment has been expanded to include diaphragm dryers which are used to reduce compressed air’s moisture content by lowering the dewpoint ie, the temperature at which condensate starts to form.
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Wide surface coverage air knife
Exair’s 1372 mm Super Air Knife produces a laminar sheet of airflow to blowoff, dry or cool wide surfaces.
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Static eliminator
Ex-air’s 48" Super Ion air knife neutralises static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics and 3D shapes.
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Apple juice filtration aid
The enzyme Rapidase Optiflux has been specially developed to improve fruit juice flux rate during cross-flow filtration and reduce membrane plugging.
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Food-grade grease
Geralyn AX-W Series is a food-grade grease formulated with industrial strength anti-wear and high-pressure performance. It is an aluminium complex product for very good water resistance and high-temperature service.
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