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  • Class 0 compressed air for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries
    Class 0 compressed air ensures higher product purity and process integrity, minimising the risk of oil contamination being transferred directly to a product being manufactured or interfering with the operation of equipment. Dino Alessio, compressor engineer and National Sales Manager at CAPS Australia, reviews the international standard for compressed air quality and the technology to provide Class 0 air.
  • Continuous, rather than batch, heating of liquids and semisolids
    Microwave volumetric heating could deliver cost benefits, slash energy consumption and increase efficiency in the food processing industry.
  • Continuous pasteurisation of pouches and trays
    A continuous pasteurisation system for ambient pouch and tray packaged food has the potential to deliver product at a lower cost per unit than cans. Compared to current batch-based systems, users can expect increased output and huge savings in water and energy usage.
  • Simple mixing system evolves into automated lines at Maltra Foods
    Clever future-proofing has allowed Maltra Foods to evolve efficiently from manual mixing and blending to a full SCADA computer-controlled system which includes links to management software and direct recipe download. Close liaison with design, engineering and project management company Lynchborough-GPM was key to Maltra achieving its master plan.
  • Optimising the efficiency of VSD air compressors
    Variable speed drive (VSD) technology is increasingly being deployed in many air compressor applications to cater for variable loads. As a result, developments for the motor/drive component and the compressor itself continue to improve. Sean Richardson, Product Manager with WEG Australia, and Andrew Dove, Product Development Manager with Sullair Australia, discuss the implications of the WEG motor/drive technology incorporated into Sullair’s Champion range of VSD air compressors.
  • Unibic airs new production line
    Unibic has optimised production at its specialty biscuit, cake and pastry manufacturing plant with the aid of a customised compressed air audit and an energy-efficient compressed air system.
  • Electric motors for dry and wet areas
    Motors used in food production areas are primarily selected for either ‘dry’ areas or ‘wet’ areas. These are entirely different situations with very different demands. We assume we are looking at safe areas, where there is no hazard from combustible gas or liquids.
  • Drying without the freeze
    Using proprietary technologies developed in conjunction with the University of British Columbia, Canadian company EnWave is focused on the development of new methods of dehydrating food and biological materials, using radiant energy vacuum technology.
  • Driving out counterfeit motor and drive technologies
    Australian drive solutions providers are stepping up the fight against counterfeit gear-unit and motor ‘copy cats’ in order to safeguard Australian industry from breakdowns, inefficiency and downtime.
  • Development basics for pasteurised, aseptic and similar products
    The underlying objective of any thermal processing of beverages or liquid food is safety. Thermal treatments consist of heating a product and holding it at a desired temperature for a specific length of time in order to either pasteurise or sterilise the product. For many processes, the minimum log reduction of bacteria are set by the regulations. However, these are minimum requirements and are usually exceeded for many reasons, including attaining lower failure rates, longer shelf life, and product quality and image. However, these thermal processes also directly impact the quality and image of the product due to its reactions to heat.
  • Pumping abrasive and shear-sensitive liquids
    Understanding a fluid’s rheology is fundamental in designing an efficient pumping and process solution.
  • Optimising spray performance
    Pulse width modulated flow control can be used to improve accuracy and lower operating costs in precise coating and dosing applications.
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  • Key Technology’s wet spinach sorting system
    Key Technology has introduced its wet spinach sorting system for frozen and canned spinach processing lines. The system includes an Iso-Flo dewatering shaker, Flo-Belt and Manta sorter with laser technology and top and bottom cameras to inspect wet spinach after washing.
  • Banner Engineering Type 4 Ez-Screen Low Profile safety light curtain with integral muting
    Micromax Sensors & Automation has announced the expansion of the Banner Engineering Ez-Screen Low-Profile (LP) safety light curtain range with the Type 4 safety light curtain with integral muting.
  • Exair 1 NPT large super air nozzle
    The Exair 1 NPT Large Super Air Nozzle delivers 3005 g of blowing force for blowoff, cooling and drying applications
  • Bestech TG1075 and TG1167 test jigs for testing puncture resistance and peel cling
    Bestech Australia has introduced two test jigs for its LFPlus 1 kN single column materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments. The TG1075 is used for testing puncture resistance, while the TG1167 is used for testing peel cling.
  • Banner Engineering EZ-light TL50 beacon tower light
    Micromax Sensors and Automation has available an addition to Banner Engineering’s line of lighting and indicators, the EZ-Light TL50 beacon tower light - a hybrid of the company’s TL50 tower and K50 beacon lights.
  • Haydon Kerk G4 36 mm linear actuator
    The Haydon Kerk G4 36 mm linear actuator, is claimed to have a 20% higher output force that allows the 36 mm to replace larger 42 and 46 mm units. It includes a special adaptor plate to allow ‘drop-in’ replacement of larger units.
  • Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box)
    The Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box) is an interlocking guard system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. Linked to machine controls, the opening of the access door via the MGB will be prevented until the machine has safely stopped.
  • Boge BC series converters for oil-free compressed air generation
    Boge has launched the BC series converters that are claimed will cost-effectively assist users to efficiently produce absolutely oil-free compressed air to Class 0 (ISO 8573-0) quality.
  • Hirschmann Octopus OS20 IP67 switch
    Belden has extended its Hirschmann product range with a 9-port version of its Octopus OS20 series. The Hirschmann basic software is installed on this layer-2 switch, which meets the requirements of protection class IP67.
  • 3M Flip-Top 9 mL (PWS) dilution tubes
    The 3M Flip-Top 9 mL (PWS) dilution tubes supplied with sterile, ready-to-use dilution fluid are suitable for food, water and environmental microbiology testing laboratories.
  • Scorpion IP67 stainless steel motor
    The Scorpion IP66 stainless steel motor is now to be available in IP67 submersible, 71 up to 100 frame, 2- and 4-pole versions.
  • Wright Flow Technologies Revolution CIP hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump
    The Wright Flow Technologies Revolution CIP (clean in place) hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump features positive displacement technology for the sanitary and industrial markets. By merging the benefits of lobe and circumferential piston technologies into one platform, the pump delivers increased product yield, increased lifetime of components, reduced maintenance costs, with CIP cleanability and higher standards of hygiene.
  • Watson-Marlow 520, 620 and 720 Series peristaltic pumps
    Watson-Marlow has introduced three IP66-rated cased peristaltic pumps with certified Profibus DP networking capabilities, namely the 520, 620 and 720 Series.
  • Boge Compressors SO-2 model, oil-free screw compressors
    Boge has launched its second-generation SO series oil-free screw compressors. The SO-2 models in the 110 to 255 kW performance class feature higher efficiency, reduced sound pressure levels and a service-friendly layout. The screw compressors are suited to the food, pharmaceuticals and semiconductor industries where absolutely oil-free compressed air generation is required.
  • Dwyer Instruments Series SPPM Smart Programmable Panel Meter
    The Series SPPM Smart Programmable Panel Meter is a configurable, full-colour display that can be used in a variety of applications. Utilising a USB connection, the panel meter can be configured with downloadable software, using any computer running Windows-based software.
  • Exair Vortex Tubes for spot cooling
    Exair’s Vortex Tubes provide a low-cost, reliable, maintenance-free solution to a variety of industrial spot cooling problems. The Vortex Tubes meet the rigorous European Union safety, health and environmental standards and have attained a CE mark.
  • Exair Model 6396-205 L Premium Reversible Drum Vac System
    Exair’s Reversible Drum Vac is a powerful liquid vacuum and is able to vacuum coolant, hydraulic oils, spills, sludge, tramp oil and wastewater. With the turn of a knob, the same stainless steel pump quickly empties the drum. Coolant sumps can be easily refilled, floor spills vacuumed or contaminated liquids transferred to filtration tanks in minutes.
  • Ingersoll Rand R-Series compressors
    The Ingersoll Rand R-Series compressors have many advanced features to help ensure the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and productivity.
  • Urschel E TranSlicer Cutter
    The E TranSlicer Cutter has been added to Urschel’s TranSlicer series. The E TranSlicer uses the same 20″ wheel and delivers the same types of cuts as its predecessor, the TranSlicer 2000 Cutter.
  • TEA Transmissions AK series of mechanical linear guides
    Ready to attach direct to the user’s geared motor, the AK series of mechanical linear guides can provide a high-quality, reliable and easy-to-install solution to finding a system that’s all of the above and compact as well.
  • Eriez Magnetics broad range of magnetic separation equipment
    Eriez Magnetics has a broad range of magnetic separation equipment, including magnetic plates, grates and traps, which are all designed to deliver performance and reliability. Processing capacities range from a few kilos through to many tonnes per hour.
  • SEW-Eurodrive IP66 Movitrac LTE version B inverter
    SEW-Eurodrive has launched an IP66 extension of the Movitrac LTE version B frequency inverter range. It is suited to low-power variable-speed drive applications, such as small fans and pumps, machine tools and conveyors. Previously available in both IP20 and IP55 housings, the IP66 model provides added dust and water protection for harsh environments.
  • Grundfos CM Booster centrifugal pump
    Grundfos has released a horizontal multistage centrifugal pump designed for light industrial applications. The CM Booster is controlled by the Grundfos Pressure Manager and features dry-run protection with auto restart and built-in thermal protection.
  • Superior Pump Technologies distributes a range of F&B pumping solutions
    Superior Pump Technologies specialises in supplying pumping equipment to the food industry, as well as oil and gas, water and wastewater and pharmaceutical users. The company designs and builds pump units tailored to specific users’ requirements.
  • DEBEM air-operated diaphragm pumps
    DEBEM offers a range of air-operated diaphragm pumps that air particularly suitable for use in the food sector. Established in 1980, DEBEM develops innovative and advanced industrial diaphragm and centrifugal pumps using materials and components that can withstand aggressive and demanding conditions.
  • Sandvik Process Systems Rotoform granulation process
    Rotoform is a specialised granulation process which delivers process solutions for the food industry. The granulation process is recognised as one of the best means of delivering pastilles of highly uniform shape, stability and quality, in an environmentally friendly manner. While this Sandvik process continues to be used for the bulk solidification of sulfur in many of the world’s largest oil and gas refineries as well as for agrichemicals and fertilisers, it is becoming increasingly popular within the food industry globally.
  • GoldPeg RotaTherm CUBE continuous cooking and cooling system
    GoldPeg’s continuous cooking and cooling system, the RotaTherm CUBE, cooks and processes a wide range of food products such as processed cheese, baby food, sauces and many more to a high standard.
  • Sullair Australia VOC/VSD hybrid compressor
    Sullair Australia has released an energy-efficient VOC/VSD hybrid compressor. The VOC/VSD’s variable speed drive (VSD) lowers power consumption at the top end of capacity and maintains constant system pressure while the variable output compressor (VOC) air end extends part-load energy savings.
  • CAPS Australia compressed air audits
    Energy Efficiency Services, a newly formed division of CAPS Australia, claims that compressed air audits enable companies to get the most out of their technology and reduce energy consumption and costs.
  • PNR range of nozzles ‘turn-off’ nozzles for spray heads
    The PNR range of nozzles can be shut off individually to suit different requirements.
  • Noshok 100 and 150 Series Mini Valves
    Noshok 100 and 150 Series Mini Valves are small in size, but deliver serious strength and durability. Available in zinc nickel-plated steel, electropolished stainless steel and 360 brass, these valves have been designed for tough applications.
  • Arcall seasoning and cutting systems
    Arcall, a supplier of seasoning and cutting systems, has been acquired by tna so tna can now offer multiple seasoning and spraying products along with an extensive range of specialised cheese-cutting solutions.
  • Weidmuller metal Profibus DP connectors
    Weidmuller has expanded its range of Profibus connectivity products with the release of Shielded Metal Profibus DP Connectors.
  • Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP55 level transmitter
    The Levelflex FMP55 level transmitter uses both capacitance and guided wave radar technologies to measure level and the interface between two liquids.
  • Lika Electronic Hx58x FB absolute encoders
    The Hx58x FB absolute encoders from Lika Electronic, Italy are fieldbus absolute encoders with high resolution and available as single or multiturn versions.
  • Smith & Loveless Pista Works headworks package wastewater system
    The Pista Works headworks package from Smith & Loveless is a pre-engineered packaged wastewater headworks system combining screening, grit removal and grit washing into one integrated system.
  • Baldor 6-pole NEMA Foot/Face Mount three-phase AC motors range
    The 6-pole NEMA Foot/Face Mount range of three-phase AC motors is suitable for continuous operation in industrial applications. The range has been designed to meet MEPS energy-efficiency regulations. The food and beverage industry uses the slower speed but higher torque of 6-pole motors.
  • SSP Pumps Series A Rotary Lobe Pump
    SSP Pumps has released into Australia the Series A Rotary Lobe Pump for applications within general industry, mining, chemical and wastewater.
  • Exair Long Super Ion Air Knives
    Exair’s Long Super Ion Air Knives neutralise static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics and 3D shapes up to 2438 mm across. The wide laminar airstream full of static eliminating ions is effective at high speeds and provides good cleaning up to 6.1 m away. Poor print quality, dust attraction, tearing, jamming and related equipment downtime can be eliminated.
  • Barrier Group pedestrian separation equipment catalogue
    Barrier Group Pty Ltd has released a 128-page catalogue with a large range of new products and product improvements including an extended product range in the important area of pedestrian separation and impact-absorbing products.
  • OEM solutions
    The exhibition will highlight the powerful range of product selection and system configuration tools available from Rockwell Automation to assist OEMs in choosing the correct solution for a specific application. These are freely available via the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture website and are designed to help users plan and configure the Rockwell Automation systems into their design. Company experts will be on hand during the exhibition to provide advice and insight into the portfolio.
  • ReCoila Gen III FD Series hose reel
    The Gen III FD Series hose reel is specifically designed for use in wineries to dispense CO2 and nitrogen when blanketing vats and tanks during storage, transfer, fermentation and other processes.
  • Toftejorg TZ-750 Rotary Jet Head cleaning head
    The Toftejorg TZ-750 Rotary Jet Head cleaning head for tank washing requirements. The Jet Head provides a 3D indexed impact cleaning over a defined time period, which represents a means of achieving quality assurance in tank cleaning.
  • Alfa Laval S-separator
    The latest version of the Alfa Laval S-separator offers robustness and greater efficiency that allows the same amount of oil to be handled with a smaller separator. The product is used for engine protection and separation efficiency, particularly in working with demanding residual fuel oils.
  • Banner Engineering World-Beam QS30AFF400/QS30AF600 mid-range sensors
    Banner Engineering has added two mid-range adjustable-field sensors to the World-Beam QS30 range. The QS30AFF400 foreground suppression sensor and the QS30AF600 background suppression sensor use advanced linear imager technology to provide a good sensing solution for a range of industrial applications, including part-in-place detection, feeder-bowl control and package detection on conveyors.
  • Silvent SIS silencers
    Silvent’s safety silencers are designed to handle sensitive systems with large flows that require minimal flow restriction. The silencers are compact in size, provide effective noise suppression and feature a built-in warning indicator that immediately shows any increase in backpressure in the system.
  • igus iglidur J350 polymer material
    The tribo-optimised material iglidur J350 has been added to the igus iglidur J all-round polymer plain bearing range. Maintenance- and lubricant-free plain bearings made of this material can be used up to a continuous service temperature of 180°C and, as a press-fit bushing, offer a high interference fit. Additional axial securing is only necessary in applications with an ambient temperature greater than 150°C.
  • HepcoMotion SBD sealed belt drive
    HepcoMotion SBD sealed belt-driven units are offered in standard and cleanroom configurations, come in two sizes and are claimed to provide a higher level of performance in terms of load capacity and life than other comparably sized systems.
  • Boge SO 150-2 to SO 269-2 oil-free, water-cooled screw compressors
    Boge has launched its second-generation SO 150-2 to SO 269-2 oil-free, water-cooled screw compressors. Increased efficiency, improved volume flow and lower sound pressure values are just some of the developments which have been made.
  • Fluid Metering C100A variable speed controller
    The C100A variable speed controller from Fluid Metering provides a control interface for FMI’s variable speed pumps.
  • RotaTherm Cube continuous cooking and cooling system
    The RotaTherm Cube is a continuous cooking and cooling system for food production of rates up to 1000 kg/h.
  • Dodge ISN end covers
    A range of end covers has been introduced to the Dodge ISN bearing range. The product provides an additional barrier to contamination in the harshest of applications.
  • Geelen counterflow dryers and coolers
    Geelen counterflow dryers and coolers exclusively use the counterflow principle which is claimed to be the most efficient method to exchange energy between any two flows of gases, liquids or solids. By applying this principle in the dryers, users can minimise the amount of drying air needed and maximise the amount of energy that can be transferred. This results in a lower air exhaust volume and a lower exhaust air temperature.
  • Pepperl+Fuchs high-temperature sensor cordsets and cables
    Pepperl+Fuchs has released a range of cables and cordsets for high-temperature environments. With improved resistance to weld slag, the cables can handle temperature ranges of -40 up to +150°C for extended time periods of up to 3000 h.
  • Replacing gear pumps at chocolate factory
    Watson-Marlow Masosine MR and SPS series positive displacement pumps have been installed at Kinnerton, the chocolate and confectionery specialist. The first Masosine pump was introduced to replace a gear pump that was damaging product on an Easter egg production line, with a second model acquired recently to support a newly installed caramel production line. The company has now decided to standardise on Masosine pumps.
  • Alfa Laval UltraPure Magnetic Mixer
    The UltraPure levitated Magnetic Mixer (MM) uses a strong magnetic field to levitate and rotate the impeller, thereby eliminating the need for complex bearings and seals and reducing the risk of fouling and downtime for cleaning and replacing components.
  • Huco Dynatork air motor
    The Huco Dynatork air motor is based on a free-floating piston design that is capable of precise position control. Its maximum torque is transmitted on start-up and this can be adjusted to fine limits by standard airflow valves.
  • Huco Dynatork Oldham stainless steel couplings
    Huco Dynatork’s Multi-Beam, Single Beam and Flex-P couplings are all available in stainless steel as is a wide selection of its universal joints, rod ends, linkages, gears, clevises, ball and socket joints and leadscrews.
  • Linde Redline specialty gas supply systems
    The Redline high-performance and purity-sensitive specialty gas supply systems are modularly designed to slot into central gas supply systems.
  • TEA Transmissions stainless steel magnetic couplings
    Stainless steel couplings have no wearing parts providing wear-free transmission of torque between the driving and the driven parts through any non-ferrous wall. This makes them suitable for mixers and agitators in food processing and pharmaceutical industries where contents must be isolated from the drive.
  • Aerzen Delta Hybrid rotary lobe compressor
    The Aerzen Delta Hybrid is a synergy of blower and compressor technology that has been designed for oil-free compression of air and neutral gases. It has applications in varied industries including the food and beverage, wastewater treatment plants or for the pneumatic transport of powders.
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L73 and L75 programmable automation controllers
    The Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L73 and L75 programmable automation controllers (PACs) provide advanced memory, speed and processing capabilities for a wide range of control demands, from high-performance logic and motion to information-intensive process applications.
  • Burkert MFC Type 8713 gas mass flow controller
    MFC Type 8713 is an instrument for the control of the mass flow of gases that is relevant for most applications in process technology.
  • AMO Corporation LMB-410 spar linear encoder
    AMO Corporation has released the IP67-rated LMB-410 spar linear encoder.
  • Mueller Temp-Plate heat exchanger
    The Mueller Temp-Plate heat exchanger can be used for heat transfer in the plating, metal finishing, chemical, textile, brewery, pharmaceutical, dairy, pulp and paper, food, nuclear, beverage and waste treatment industries.
  • Secomak Dry Guide drying solution
    Secomak’s Dry Guide drying solution is claimed to improve the performance of the airknife concept.
  • Fresco Systems mixers and agitators
    Fresco Systems Australasia designs, manufactures, installs and commissions complete powder handling and liquid processes. Tailored to suit each application, the system is designed matching the product types with the system throughput and process requirements.
  • TEA Transmissions stainless steel permanent magnet couplings
    Stainless steel permanent magnet couplings have no wearing parts, providing wear-free transmission of torque between the driving and the driven parts through any non-ferrous wall. This makes them suitable for mixers and agitators in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries where contents must be isolated from the drive.
  • ITT e-SV model stainless steel vertical multi-stage pump
    The e-SV model stainless steel, vertical multi-stage pump features hydraulic design and efficiency characteristics that are claimed to lower life-cycle costs and increase energy savings. The pumps are suitable for a wide variety of industrial applications.
  • SEW-Eurodrive DR motor series
    SEW-Eurodrive has extended its energy-efficient DR motor series with the inclusion of new 2- and 6-pole variants, complementing its established 4-pole DR motor varieties. Combined with many user options, the extended DR motor line-up provides enhanced motor choice and flexibility, delivering optimised energy efficiencies to a broad range of drive applications.
  • Dimpleflo modular heat exchangers
    Dimpleflo modular heat exchangers can be used to recover energy from any warm or hot product or effluent.
  • TecQuipment bench-top heat exchangers
    The TecQuipment bench-top heat exchangers are bench-top service modules with optional small-scale demonstration heat exchangers.
  • Thermo Scientific Neslab System water-to-water heat exchangers
    Compact reliable heat exchangers provide a low-energy and efficient way to remove heat from water-cooled applications.
  • Sigma motorised metering pumps and delta diaphragm metering pumps
    The metering heads on Sigma motorised metering pumps and delta diaphragm metering pumps comply with stringent hygienic requirements.
  • Parker Hannifin P1V-S series stainless steel air motors
    The P1V-S series is a range of air motors with all external components made of stainless steel, which means that they can be used in food-grade applications and in all other applications where there is a risk of corrosion.
  • Vanton Pump Sump-Gard SGK-2700 thermoplastic pump
    The Vanton Pump Sump-Gard model SGK-2700 thermoplastic centrifugal pump handles flows to 4500 L/min at heads to 60.
  • Vanton Pump Chem-Gard CGMC centrifugal pumps
    Vanton Pump Chem-Gard CGMC close-coupled, magnetically-driven thermoplastic centrifugal pumps are available in sizes from 38x25x152 to 76x51x203 mm for flows to 91 m3/h at heads to 50 m TDH.
  • Burkert LFC (liquid flow controller)
    The LFC (liquid flow controller) is fully compatible with Bürkert’s range of mass flow controllers (MFC). It complements the company’s range of compact fluid control devices for the measurement and dosage of liquids with a nominal flow rate of 10-600 mL/min and a span of 1:10. The LFC is based on the proven and tested software, hardware and mechanics of the MFC series. Due to its compact design, the controller can be installed in difficult locations, such as directly behind angled piping.
  • Donaldson Filter Buddy portable filtration unit
    Filter Buddy is a heavy-duty, handheld portable filtration system that allows operators to kidney loop reservoirs that normally cannot be done with larger filter carts.
  • Dimpleflo shell and tube heat exchangers range extended
    Teralba Industries has upgraded equipment at its heat exchanger design and manufacturing facility to produce a significantly larger range of Dimpleflo shell and tube heat exchangers. This includes heat exchangers with a shell diameter of 2 m and length of 15 m.
  • Allen-Bradley 193-EC5 E3 Plus solid-state overload relay
    Rockwell Automation has expanded its overload relay family with the Allen-Bradley 193-EC5 E3 Plus solid-state overload relay, featuring voltage protection and energy monitoring.
  • SEW-Eurodrive Movipro SDC (standard drive controller)
    SEW-Eurodrive has released the Movipro SDC (standard drive controller). The SDC features a compact IP54-rated enclosure and provides industry with an easy-to-use field-mountable drive solution - for decentralised single-axis speed control and positioning applications.
  • Champion Compressors EcoPak compressors
    Champion Compressors has launched its range of EcoPak compressors. Combining the proven technologies of variable speed drive (VSD) with variable output control (VOC), Champion has developed a compressor family that delivers energy-efficient compressed air at the top end of its capacity.
  • Mixquip range of heavy-duty top-entry agitators and mixers
    The Mixquip range of top-entry agitators and mixers is suitable for a number of industries and applications, including food, beverage, wine, chemical, confectionery, dairy, wastewater and pharmaceutical.
  • Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive
    The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive provides machine builders and end users with the ability to standardise on a single communication network for easier commissioning, configuration and start-up.
  • VIP (Vortab Insertion Panel) flow conditioner
    The VIP (Vortab Insertion Panel) flow conditioner can be used to neutralise flow profile irregularities caused by elbows, valves, blowers, compressors and other flow disturbances that commonly occur in piping and duct runs and cause flowmeter inaccuracies. It provides a swirl-free, symmetric and repeatable flow profile that flowmeters require for accurate measurement.
  • Turck 7/8-16UN minifast explosion-proof feed-through receptacle
    The 7/8-16UN minifast explosion-proof feed-through receptacle is CSA certified as a secondary conduit seal. The quick-disconnect unit can be used to prevent gas migration or as a boundary seal, when used with a Turck CSA certified cordset.
  • CST Wastewater Solutions SFC vertical screen compactor
    The SFC vertical screen compactor can be used to cost-effectively screen wastewater and compact extracted solids.
  • Exair Long Super Air Knives
    Exair’s Long Super Air Knives produce a laminar sheet of airflow to blowoff, dry or cool wide surfaces up to 2438 mm. The compact, energy-efficient design minimises compressed air use by entraining 40 parts room air to one part compressed air, suitable for use on wide parts, webs and conveyors.
  • Tetra Therm Aseptic Visco high-pressure food-processing unit
    The Tetra Therm Aseptic Visco unit can be used for high-viscous and particulate products. It is a continuous food-processing unit that enables efficient high-capacity UHT treatment for high-viscous soups and sauces, tomato pastes, custard desserts, fruit preparations, vegetable purees and baby food products. The unit can run up to 18,000 L/h.
  • Schneider Electric Altivar 12 variable speed drive
    Specifically developed for integration into small industrial machines, the compact Altivar 12 variable speed drive offers easy set-up, flexibility and time-saving installation.
  • Wieland Samos PRO compact safety controller
    Wieland’s Samos PRO is a compact safety controller for machine and plant applications. Using 22.5 mm wide modules, a programmable safety system can be constructed from a total width of 45 mm.
  • Straub pipe joints
    The Straub pipe coupling is an axial restraint but flexible pipe joint that compensates angular deflection and misalignment of pipes. It is easy to fit and re-usable.
  • Coilflo micro heat exchanger
    The Coilflo micro heat exchanger is suitable for the heating, sterilising and/or cooling of any fluid stream, liquid samples and any pumpable products.
  • Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 AC drive
    The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 AC drive has been optimised for general-purpose induction motor control applications, while maintaining the sophisticated functionality of the PowerFlex 750 series. With enhanced safety features, DeviceLogix embedded control technology and predictive diagnostics, the PowerFlex 753 provides a highly functional and cost-effective motor control solution.
  • APC Technology industrial rugged panel PCs and displays
    The range of industrial panel PCs and displays has industrial-grade components, touch-screen technologies and sunlight-readable displays. The range is suitable for production and assembly lines, hose-down areas, food production and livestock management areas.
  • Tech Rentals PT878 Ultra Sonic Flow Meter and OKS Transducer
    The PT878 Ultra Sonic Flow Meter and OKS Transducer combination is for non-invasive measure flow rates in pipes within the temperature range of -200 to 350°C. Flow measurements can be made with the ultrasonic flowmeter without cutting the pipe.
  • SSP Pumps Series L, M, S and X rotary lobe pump range
    Matrix Process Solutions has been appointed as Australian agent for SSP Pumps’ industrial applications.
  • MetroSpec Rugged Industrial 12.1″ panel PC (MS12 1500PC)
    The MetroSpec Rugged Industrial 12.1″ panel PC (Model MS12 1500PC) is suitable for use in maritime or industrial applications requiring embedded processing and operation in outdoor and harsh environments
  • Deep Dimpleflo Heat Exchanger range
    The Australian designed and produced Dimpleflo Heat Exchanger range has been extended with a model featuring ultra-deep dimples.
  • H2O Rx ECO Valve
    Excess pressure build-up can compromise fluid systems and destroy expensive pumps and fittings. Siphoning can lead to chemical wastage and loss of process control and a lack of sufficient back pressure can lead to inaccuracies in metering of chemicals. These occurrences are costly in damaged equipment, dangerous for operators and process and are ultimately best avoided.
  • Vertical motion arms
    Hoffman has available the SYSPEND family of vertical motion arms for HMI enclosures and devices.
  • Beverage pasteuriser
    The latest generation of Tetra Therm Aseptic Drink pasteurisers is claimed to enable beverage producers to cut water consumption by up to 80%, energy by up to 30% and product losses by up to 30%, compared to other solutions on the market. This gives higher operational efficiency and lower environmental impact.
  • Oil-free piston compressors
    Boge has extended the K series oil-free piston compressor range with the addition of 15 and 40 bar options. The K series provides the smaller air user with a compact, energy- and cost-effective, oil-free compressor solution.
  • SEW-Eurodrive X-Series industrial gear-unit range
    SEW-Eurodrive has launched its Australian-assembled X-Series industrial gear-unit range. Local assembly will initially focus on four distinct sizes, with torque ratings of 58 to 90 kNm.
  • Stainless steel air motors
    Deprag’s range of high-torque stainless steel pneumatic motors are sealed and have start torques of over 600 nm with a maximum weight of only 4.7 kg and a maximum diameter of only 63 mm.
  • CIP hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump
    Wright Flow Technologies has introduced the Revolution, a clean in place (CIP) hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump.
  • Safety switching
    The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster 440P compact metal series of safety limit switches comprises 14 models and features a 2 m pre-terminated side- or bottom-entry cable and a rugged compact 22 mm metal housing. The safety limit switch series also boasts a broad choice of operator configurations, such as dome, roller or cross-roller plunger and short-roller lever. Each member of the 440P safety limit switch series is equipped with positively driven contacts, making them suitable for both safety and standard switching applications.
  • Flaking mill
    The Buhler Flaking Mill OLFB is a high-performance flaking mill designed for the flaking of broken soybeans and soft seeds like sunflower kernels, rapeseed and maize. Of course, other seeds and a wide range of different materials can also be processed.
  • Air compressors
    Ceccato’s range of screw-type air compressors range from 4 to 15 kW. The Ceccato’s Weg motors boast the EC’s EFF1 efficiency ranking and IP55 for protection against dust and jets of water. These Italian air compressors also meet Australia’s mandatory energy efficiency performance standards (MEPS).
  • Stainless steel planetary gearboxes
    The MSS range of planetary gearboxes is a wash-down gearbox manufactured from stainless steel and includes lubricating grease suitable for the food processing or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Sanitary ceramic disc valves and actuation solutions
    Emech Control designs, develops and manufactures precision control clean technology ceramic disc valves and actuation solutions. Smart technology is incorporated in application-based, simple ways to increase yields and improve operational efficiencies while reducing valve maintenance for in industrial situations.
  • Fryer technologies
    Heat and Control is developing fryer technologies for the reduction of acrylamides, product oil content control, cooking oil volume, and fryer floor space and energy requirements.
  • Controlling and monitoring within GMP environments
    VisuNet GMP is a product range that includes monitors, remote monitors and PCs tailored to the specific requirements of the pharmaceuticals and food and beverages industries. The product portfolio includes monitors, remote monitors and PCs.
  • Electric servomotor-driven actuating cylinders
    SEW-Eurodrive has launched a range of electric servomotor-driven actuating cylinders — the CMS electric cylinder series. Presenting a high-performance alternative to pneumatic and hydraulic actuating cylinders, the CMS electric cylinder series provides accurate linear positioning for a wide range of single-plane motion applications.
  • Low harmonic drives
    Danfoss Drives has launched the VLT Low Harmonic Drive which is claimed will eliminate harmonic disturbances on the supply grid by actively imposing currents into the grid so that the high-quality sine wave of the grid current is restored.
  • Stainless steel high-impact air nozzles
    Sprayflo has extended its range of high-impact air nozzles to include 1/4 and 1/8 in BSP 316 stainless steel options in five different flow rates.
  • Energy-efficient pump and fan drive
    ABB has released a low-voltage AC drive that has been specifically targeted at pump and fan applications. The addition to the ABB standard drive family ranges from 0.37 to 22 kW.
  • Oil-free compressed air
    Conquest has released a range of oil-free scroll air compressors which, unlike oil injection type air compressors, operate without the use of oil during the compression process. This results in high quality, oil-free compressed air.
  • Industrial pumps
    The Hydra-Cell Kel-Cell series heavy-duty industrial pumps now feature Diaphragm Position Control (DPC) technology. This technology helps to control diaphragm position under a variety of adverse inlet conditions. The result is maximum protection against diaphragm ruptures while providing flow rates to 130 L/min and pressure to 82 bar.
  • Motor starting solution
    The VLT Soft Starter MCD 500 is a total motor starting solution.
  • Atomising spray nozzle
    The BETE XAAD nozzle uses the energy in compressed air to produce highly atomised sprays at low flow rates to ensure a total clean with less compressed air consumption.
  • Stainless steel spiral bevel gearboxes
    TK Spiral Bevel Gearboxes, designed for transmission of rotary motion and power between 90° angle shafts, are manufactured entirely from AISI 304 stainless steel.
  • Grundfos BioBooster wastewater processing
    Grundfos BioBooster has available MBR-membrane technology for wastewater processing.
  • Gentle horizontal mixer
    Egretier has released the horizontal dual mixer with a simple rotor that can mix many kinds of different raw materials together, gently.
  • Continuous clarifying separator
    The AC 2500 clarifying separator from Flottweg is for continuous clarification of liquids.
  • Hygienic housing
    Rittal has available its hygienic design housing series made of stainless steel with surfaces that allow easy cleaning.
  • Backlit keyboard
    Backplane Systems has released the TKG-086-MB-BACKL InduProof 3 backlit keyboard that is IP68 rated and fully sealed with backlit keys.
  • PLC with keypad
    Micromax Sensors & Automation has introduced Unitronics’ Jazz, a PLC that includes onboard I/Os plus a full-function operator panel with numeric keypad.
  • Extending snack products
    The Baker Perkins Snack Master allows a wide choice of equipment to be added to an existing production line.
  • Slow feeding volumetric pump
    The Egretier Jean Michel low-strain volumetric pump is suitable for the transfer of pasty, fibrous and sensitive products.
  • Helical drives
    Bonfiglioli has commissioned a complete assembly and testing line dedicated to the modular designed HDP parallel shaft and HDO bevel helicals which have been engineered for high torque per dollar, high casing strength, long-life bearing technology and quieter, trouble-free operation.
  • High-capacity powder sifting
    The Dinnissen Process Technology XS4 Sifting Concept has been designed for the effective and reliable monitoring of powdered substances for contamination such as residual packaging materials, metal particles, stones, grains and chunks. Even large quantities of powders can be monitored quickly and reliably.
  • Compressed air audit
    By undergoing an audit which evaluates energy consumption within all areas of the compressed air system from generation, treatment to distribution and process usage, the user can identify where energy savings can be made. This may be something simple such as repairing air leaks within the airline pipework system to implementing a low carbon technology such as a frequency controlled screw compressor to more energy-efficiently meet fluctuations in compressed air demand.
  • Variable speed drive compressor
    Champion Compressors has extended its variable speed drive (VSD) compressor family — the V-Series — with the addition of two models: the CSE37V and CSE45V. Champion’s V-Series delivers high levels of environmental performance and provides industry with increased access to energy-efficient compressed-air solutions.
  • Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 drive system
    The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC drive boasts a range of features, allowing it to deliver more options for intelligent motor control and integration flexibility. With enhanced safety features, DeviceLogix embedded control technology, embedded ethernet connectivity and predictive diagnostics, the PowerFlex 755 is a functional motor control solution.
  • Electric actuation
    The CVA electric actuator from Rotork is claimed will hold the setpoint, feature no deviation and will respond quickly to a change. Controlled by a 4–20 mA signal, the CVA is suitable for the direct-drive actuation of linear or quarter-turn control valves. The CVA demonstrates accurate control valve automation, combined with advanced, non-intrusive calibration, valve diagnostics and the simplicity, user-friendliness and economy of electric operation. Mechanical features include the ‘double-sealed’ enclosure, whereby internal electrical components are permanently protected from the effects of the operating environment.
  • Enhanced hygiene mixer
    Mixquip, a division of Teralba Industries Fluid Process Equipment, has released a Mixquip Top Entry Agitator that incorporates IP66 drive assembly and all stainless steel construction to meet the increased demand of quality produced food beverages.
  • PET blowing compressors
    Atlas Copco’s ZD high-pressure compressors have been certified oil-free air with a Class 0 certification.
  • Vacuum dryer sealing
    Two challenges encountered by processors who have to dry abrasive slurries are contamination of product by packing flecks and the loss of vacuum leading to longer and longer drying cycles. For most, the greater the vacuum, the shorter the batch time and the more profitable the process.
  • Hydra-Cell industrial pumps
    Hydra-Cell pumps can handle recycled fluids with particles in suspension of up to 500 µm.
  • Gears for DC motors
    Worm gearboxes (SG) are noted for their quiet running. The worm-gear shaft has bearings on both sides. The gear components, made of bronze or steel, and the lubrication ensure a long service life at the rated torque. In many applications, the location of the output shaft at 90° to the motor shaft provides an optimum design solution. On request, worm-gearboxes can be supplied with a hollow output shaft.
  • Level detector and flow actuator
    The Microprecision Electronics MP300 switch series feature an attached floater actuator for easy liquid detection in industrial refrigeration and other process control applications. By adding a floating polypropylene ball mounted on a stainless steel level actuator to a switch from the V3 size MP300 switch series, Microprecision has designed a simple solution that accurately determines when a specified liquid level is reached. Once the switch is activated, the MP300 switch series can trigger a signal as an input for a PLC or directly switch power of up to 6 A.
  • Coaxial valve for high-pressure media
    Air & Hydraulic Systems is distributing the complete range of coaxial valves produced by German valve manufacturer RSG.
  • Electromechanical drive
    The EGSA linear actuator features a spindle-driven cantilever axis. The EGSA reduces cycle times to the minimum. High-performance mechanical components and a wide choice of motors ensure the device suits the needs of any application.
  • Jet cleaning head
    The Toftejorg TZ-82 Rotary Jet Cleaning Head provides a tank cleaning diameter of up to 60 m.
  • High-pressure spray gun
    The Lagafors Triggless II Spray Gun features an ergonomic design that reduces muscle stress on the user and allows for a range of different gripping methods. Its lightweight design also means that it can be used comfortably with one hand.
  • Single function controller
    The Wallace & Tiernan Single Function Controller (SFC) is a single measurement unit which is suitable for the measurement and control of disinfectants, allowing devices such as dosing pumps, electric stroke positioners and continuous actuators to maintain accurate and measured concentrations.
  • Drying and cooling technology for free-flowing product
    Efficiency benefits can be obtained through the optimal selection and use of drying and cooling equipment such as Counterflow technology.
  • Hygienic DC motors
    Dunkermotoren presents the DC motors from the product line BG65 with smooth housings so that machinery and facilities manufacturers working within the foodstuff and drinks industries can capitalise on the advantages of electrically commutated DC motors.
  • Servomotors
    The Mavilor DC Servomotor — MSS Series features ratings to 6000 rpm; a compact length; zero cogging; and acceleration torques to 10 x rated.
  • Quick-access screener
    The Air-Lift quick-access system for circular vibratory screeners allows rapid interior cleaning, inspection and screen changes while reducing manual effort.
  • Split shaft seals that are simple to sanitise
    MECO’S AH-series shaft seals are designed to simplify installation, routine cleaning and maintenance in food and pharmaceutical industries, where frequent product changes and washdowns are required.
  • Tea kneader extractor
    The high growth iced tea beverage market has seen TCP Pioneer, of Taiwan and Shanghai, install more than 100 tea kneader extractors into manufacturing plants for major global beverage brands.
  • Motor controller
    The EMMS-ST motors supplement the Festo range of electric drives and, together with the appropriate controller CMMS-ST, they provide a servo light solution. This combination offers fully controlled motion, optimum operating reliability and options for torque and force control.
  • Dosing valve
    Valve manufacturer ASV Stübbe has introduced enhancements to its dosing valve, the ProfiDos 101.
  • Modular heat exchanger
    Teralba has released the high-flow Dimpleflo Modublock heat exchanger for processing large volumes, up to 200 t of product/h and is capable of handling pressures of up to 40 bar.
  • Brushless DC motors
    The GR 22, G 30.1 and G 30.0 motors are now available in versions with neodymium magnets.
  • Two-way drum pump
    Exair’s mini reversible drum vac system is a liquid vacuum, capable of vacuuming 20 L in less than 10 s. With the turn of a knob, the pump empties the drum, eliminating the need for dumping.
  • DIN rail transmitters
    Status Instruments (UK) has released the SEM1600 series of low-profile universal input DIN rail transmitters.
  • Stainless steel engineering components
    T.E.A. Transmissions has a range of stainless steel engineering components available.
  • Pressure tank mixers
    Mixquip side entry agitators now incorporate a mechanical seal to suit all high-pressure applications. Products in pressure vessels, de-aerators and vacuum tanks can be blended or mixed using these agitators.
  • Continuous infrared cooking oven
    Infrabaker is a modular infrared continuous cooking oven developed by Infrabaker International. The machine is designed to cook or put colour on a wide variety of food products, such as bacon, chicken fillets, patties, salmon, dough, cake, vegetables and many more. The process does not require any other medium such as eg, cooking oil, hot air, steam or thermal oil.
  • MEPS-compliant motor series
    SEW-Eurodrive has extended the DR series of energy-efficient induction motors to 45 kW. The motors will feature an optimised design and include advanced cast-copper rotor technology variants.
  • IP68 keyboards
    Backplane has available a range of IP68 keyboards and mouses from InduKey’s InduProof series.
  • Frequency inverters
    SEW-Eurodrive has launched the next evolution of its Movitrac LTE series of frequency inverters, version B.
  • Supercritical extraction technology
    New Zealand research and innovation company IRL has constructed a portable supercritical extraction unit that takes the technology straight to the factory floor, overcoming any compliance issues that arise when extraction has to be carried out off site.
  • Sifter
    The Quadro Sifter overcomes many of the problems associated with traditional sifting technologies. The S20 discharges 360°, allowing for higher capacities and better product flow than conventional sifters, especially for hard-to-sieve products.
  • Certified oil-free compressed air
    Atlas Copco is now offering 100% certified oil-free compressed air.
  • In-head Foundation Fieldbus temperature controller
    Endress+Hauser has released an in-head Foundation Fieldbus-based temperature controller and transmitter with two input channels. The iTemp TMT85 offers universal temperature input capabilities, including RTDs, thermocouples or voltage and is suitable for use with 2-, 3- and 4-wire sensor technology.
  • Flameproof safety mixers
    Mixqip clamp-on agitators are being fitted with improved safety and flameproof motors as part of its range of mixing equipment.
  • Enclosed switch catalogue
    Australian Solenoid has released its enclosed switch catalogue that features: plastic, metal and stainless steel enclosures; off-on 3-6 pole and auxiliary isolators enclosed; changeover 2-4 pole switches enclosed; many options including emergency stop and start buttons, indicating lights, control switches, stainless steel padlock device, terminals, control wiring and labels.
  • Seals eliminate caramelising around shafts
    MECO seals are custom-designed and manufactured to each application, and can retrofit most process equipment. The seals incorporate up to 6 mm of shaft run-out capacity into its seal designs. Seals are available either un-split or fully split, to permit installation without removal of drive or bearings.
  • Washdown-proof scales
    All components of the Combics Food Scale can withstand being cleaned with jets of water and sprayed with disinfectants and still function with precision and reliability.
  • Chocolate depositor
    The PTL cluster depositor uses a depositing action to create the look of homemade chocolate clusters with automated ease. The machine deposits chocolate with various inclusions directly onto a belt or into cups or moulds.
  • Small-scale cocoa bean winnower
    Bottom Line Technologies has built a small-scale winnower and the first system is being installed at The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The winnower is suitable for artisan chocolate makers or for R&D.
  • Shaft seals for problem sugar processes
    MECO custom shaft seals keep things cooler than packed glands by absorbing shaft runout and keeping product out of the seal cavity.
  • Multi-head weigher
    Custom made to the TNA Intelli-sys specification, the TNA-514-SNX multi-head weigher integrates with the ROBAG VFFS System, providing performance, accuracy and reliability.
  • Hygienic flowmeter
    The Promass S Coriolis flowmeter is a robust, single-tube, stainless steel device. The design ensures a minimal sheering of the fluid and reduced pressure loss, with the benefit that this multivariable device simultaneously measures mass, volume, density, temperature and concentration in all food industry processes such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, beer, wine, mineral water, soft drinks, fruit and vegetable juices, oil, fat, margarine, chocolate, confectionary, cleaning agents and solvents with a minimum of product degradation.
  • Sausage system
    Risco has introduced the skinless sausage project RS191.
  • Compact linear potentiometer
    The Novotechnik model Tex linear potentiometer with IP67 protection class has a spherical bearing mounting style with a range of strokes up to 300 mm.
  • Heat exchanger for viscous products
    Hipex has developed the Mixchanger heat exchanger which is suited for heating and cooling viscous food and chemical products. The heat exchanger's design delivers performance unobtainable by conventional tubular heat exchangers. The clearance within the Mixchanger enables large particulates to be handled without blocking or significant loss in efficiency. Its distinctive continuous mixing capability provides a much greater rate of heat transfer than can be achieved with other types of heat exchanger.
  • Lightweight mixer
    The Mixquip PT Rummager is a lightweight mixer that can easily be moved from tank to tank and is suited to most IBC type pallet tanks with 2" BSP bung mounts.
  • Mix, peel, slice, blend
    Reactive Engineering is exhibiting the Quadro Ytron range of in-tank and inline powder in liquid dispersion units at AUSPACK.
  • Sort by chlorophyll level
    FluoRaptor is a fluorescence-sensing laser sorter designed to maximise the detection and removal of defects, extraneous vegetable matter (EVM) and foreign material (FM) based on differing levels of chlorophyll as well as colour, size and shape. The sorter achieves good product quality and speeds product changeover for processors of fresh cut products and a variety of fresh and frozen vegetables and potato products.
  • Mechanical freezing and chilling
    The Starfrost range of spiral, IQF and contact freezing systems is supplied in Australia and New Zealand by the Realcold Group.
  • Pallet tank mixer
    Teralba Industries has released a high-performance air-driven mixer for pallet tanks/IBCs.
  • Former
    The TNA FloFin Former combined with the high-speed, high-efficiency Robag 3 creates packaging flexibility. The former generally is located within a cabinet of the packing machines, transforming flat bag film material into a tubular configuration leading to how the end product is to be presented to end consumers.
  • Aseptic motor series
    SEW-Eurodrive has unveiled its DAS Aseptic AC induction motor series which features either IP66 or optional IP69K self-draining enclosure design. The DAS Aseptic motor series has been designed to accommodate the most stringent hygienic manufacturing requirements.
  • Produce washer
    In these trying days of drought, growers and machine manufacturers are forced to re-think their design and priorities when it comes to new machinery development. Now a greater priority has to be given to water-saving means and methods - from cleaner harvesting through to efficient filtering and water recycling in the washing process in order to minimise overall water consumption without jeopardising the need for proper sanitising of the product.
  • Injector servo drives
    All Fomaco injectors are now equipped with SP Unidrives and Exter operator panels.
  • Carbonator
    The Carbofresh carbon dioxide dosing unit can be used to dose small quantities of carbon dioxide into wine to freshen the product, intensify the flavour, and give elegance, particularly to white wines.
  • High-speed dosing station
    Esteve has released its fully automatic high-speed metering plant, HSD, for minor and micro ingredients. The HSD is intended for the industrial bakeries that produce a wide variety of recipes from a host of raw materials, in an environment from which contamination is banished.
  • Stainless steel motor range
    Lafert has a comprehensive range of AC three-phase IEC metric stainless motors. This all metric dimensioned range gives the user/OEM complete interchangeability with the existing motor population and/or machine footprint permitting simple upgrades to a fully stainless design.
  • Ultrasonic snack bar guillotine
    Production Techniques (PTL) designs and manufactures a large range of chocolate processing and bar manufacturing equipment. As an extension of this range, the company has designed a highly effective ultrasonic guillotine for use in nutritional, muesli, cereal and protein bar manufacturing, bakery, licorice and cakes. The guillotines can also be used with almost any food product that can be cut ie, fish, cheese, dried fruit, etc, regardless of how sticky it is.
  • Detect bone in chicken fillets
    The Marel SensorX system analyses each chicken fillet for bone content. The easy-to-operate system displays detected bones on a display terminal for easy removal.
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  • FoodBowl installs Xenos aseptic bottle filling machine and pasteuriser
    Xenos Aseptic Beverage Systems has recently installed an X500PP aseptic bottle filling machine and a tubular UHT pasteuriser at the new Manukau Food Innovation Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • In-container sterilisation saves energy
    The Shaka in-container sterilisation process is claimed to produce better ambient preserved foods. It can reduce sterilisation cycle times by some 90% and energy consumption by up to 50%, compared to some conventional batch retort sterilisation processes. Other costs should be comparable with conventional batch processes.
  • Dehumidifier change achieves 60% energy savings
    The Cadbury Adams (Thailand) Co chewing gum factory in Thailand achieved a 60% reduction in energy use and also reduced humidity and lowered maintenance requirements by changing its dehumidifier technology.
  • Poultry enterprise saving water
    Ovivo has saved the state of Queensland millions of litres of water each day by building an advanced water treatment plant (AWTP) which is claimed to be the first of its kind globally and the first of its scale.
  • Primary producer transforming waste into green energy
    Clean water and green energy technology from Global Water Engineering (GWE) has been used by Chokyuenyong Industrial in Thailand to cut effluent COD pollution levels at its cassava production plant by more than 95%. The gas from its wastewater has also been extracted to power its boilers and generate electricity for its own use and to sell back to the provincial grid.
  • Shaking helps sterilise soup faster
    A French manufacturer processing premium fish soup filled in glass jars is the recipient of the first industrial Shaka (diameter 1300 mm and with a useful length of 1400 mm) that combines shaking with heat to sterilise product more rapidly.
  • Automated lasagne line
    GS Italia has used its experience in the manufacture of food processing and packaging equipment for fresh, pasteurised and deep freeze food products to automate the production of fresh lasagne.
  • Dedicated service team pays dividends for CBPA
    A Sydney-based milk and beverage contract packaging company has boosted its plant operational efficiency from 75% to more than 90%, and has doubled its overall output, in months.
  • Waste compacting for meat packer
    The first Morinders Brickman B900K briquette press in Australia was purchased by Victorian meat packing company SRS last year. The company needed an efficient method of disposing of cardboard boxes in the wet room where staff unpack meat
  • Magnetic filters keep chocolate iron free
    Large European chocolate producers are using double-walled magnetic filters from Goudsmit Magnetic Systems to remove very fine iron particles (from 25 mhu) from liquid chocolate
  • Hygienic drives for meat processor
    Cargill Beef Australian - part of the global Cargill group with 120,000 employees and operations in 20 countries - adopted Bonfiglioli W and A series (worm and helical bevel) drives featuring enhanced hygiene and corrosion-resistance specifications
  • Polymer piping for GrainCorp
    One of Australia's largest bulk materials handling companies, GrainCorp, has adopted an Australian-manufactured polymer pipe system to help overcome potential corrosion issues affecting pneumatic services
  • Deboning and trimming at Soviba
    When Soviba was looking for a deboning and trimming system - able to handle its entire production and to provide easy access to traceability, IT integration and implementation
  • Screener at Cargill Beef
    Cargill Beef Australia began screening meat meal at its Tamworth plant using the largest circular vibratory screen separator manufactured in Australia
  • Grading fish
    The ProLine grader series feature a versatile suite of standardised modular options and add-on components, designed to fulfil all general grading and batching needs
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