Strain HN019 study
30 June, 2011 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
A collaborative study by Danisco and Fonterra Co-operative Group on the effects of Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 on colonic transit time (CTT) and digestive symptoms has just been published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology.
Baker Perkins TruClean wirecut machine
30 June, 2011 | SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
The Baker Perkins TruClean wirecut machine can now produce a variety of bars, in addition to soft dough biscuits. This broadening of capability means that soft-filled bars, and unfilled cereal and energy bars, can all be produced with high levels of flexibility and weight accuracy.
Thermo Scientific TraceFinder 1.1 software
30 June, 2011 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Scientific’s TraceFinder 1.1 software is suitable for use in food safety and environmental testing laboratories performing routine, high-throughput quantitation by LC-MS. The software retains all of the capabilities of its predecessor and has been expanded to include complete integration with the Thermo Scientific Transcend system. It is also compatible with all Thermo Scientific quantitative mass spectrometry platforms, including the Thermo Scientific Exactive and LTQ family of systems.
BLH-Nobel Weighing Systems G4 multichannel weight/force indicators
30 June, 2011 | Control Overload Pty Ltd
Vishay has announced that its VPG Process Weighing division’s BLH-Nobel Weighing Systems G4 family of multichannel weight/force indicators has received certification from FM Approvals. The G4 family has been approved to standards 3600, 3611, 3810 and ANSI/NEMA 250 for electrical equipment for use in hazardous locations and electronic test, measuring and process control equipment.
NORD Severe Duty (NSD) and Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) corrosion protection coatings
30 June, 2011 | NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd
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.
TriMod Besta level switches
30 June, 2011 | Control Components Pty Ltd
By adopting a modular concept, TriMod Besta level switches have deviated from older conventional designs and are able to deliver reliability even in extreme process applications.
Key Technology Manta sorter with three-way sorting capability
30 June, 2011 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Key Technology has added three-way sorting capability to its Manta sorter. Featuring two ejector systems, three-way sorting allows food processors to automatically eject product that can be reworked and recovered separately from material sent to waste, typically foreign material. Good product continues through the camera/laser sorter unaffected as usual. This capability allows processors to produce a high-quality finished product without losing recoverable off-grade product to the waste stream or requiring additional sorting expense to separately rework product.
Marimex ViscoMeter VP-1000 and VP-3000 process viscosity sensors
30 June, 2011 | Rheology Solutions Pty Ltd
Marimex Industries’ range of process viscosity sensors includes the ViscoMeter VP-1000,which is geared towards OEM process applications. The series VP-1000 is capable of measuring low or high viscosities with process pressures up to 10 bar and process temperatures up to 130ºC. The ViscoMeter VP-3000 sensor can be adapted to most every process application. It is capable of measuring low to high viscosities and the sensors can be constructed for pressures up to 500 bar and temperatures up to 450ºC.
Pepperl+Fuchs UMC3000 stainless steel ultrasonic sensor
30 June, 2011 | Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd
The UMC3000 ultrasonic sensor is suitable for use in harsh environments. The unit’s seamless, 100% stainless steel housing and chemically resistant cable system enable ultrasonic monitoring and control in areas previously considered impossible to solve.
Krones Evolite packer
30 June, 2011 | Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The Evolite packer, comprising a container infeed module and a container strapping module, provides the technology required for handling the LitePac secondary packaging design for PET. In the infeed module, the containers are divided into two continuous lane flows. Four strapping units then create the LitePac packs in the container strapping module.
Krones Sleevematic ES labeller
30 June, 2011 | Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The Sleevematic ES labeller is designed for handling stretch-sleeve films. Based on recyclable low-density polyethylene (LDPE), the stretch-sleeve films provide an alternative to sleeves made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and a high stretch rate on beverage containers.
Applied Vision Corporation KromaKing DecoScan can inspection system
30 June, 2011 | Russell Technologies
KromaKing DecoScan allows canmakers to convert manual operator inspection stations to fully automated entire label colour decoration inspection systems, which helps to eliminate the loss of saleable product.
Avery Dennison Curve Appeal label application system
30 June, 2011 | Avery Dennison
The Avery Dennison Curve Appeal label application system can be used for complex curved surfaces and will allow designers to create more distinctive packaging shapes to catch the eye of consumers.
Turck QP08 factor-1 sensor
30 June, 2011 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The QP08 is the latest member of the ferrite-core-free uprox+ family from Turck. The compact factor-1 sensor offers a high EMV and magnetic field stability, as well as ultimate switching distances for all metals. The non-flush sensor in a plastic housing is designed for use in cramped spaces with little place for the installation, eg, in the installation and handling industry or in packaging machines.
Tetra Evero Aseptic 1 L carton bottle for milk
30 June, 2011 | Tetra Pak
The Tetra Evero Aseptic is a 1 L aseptic carton bottle for milk. The bottle combines the easy handling and pouring of a bottle with the environmental and cost advantages of a carton.
