Dionex Application Note 266: Determination of Sialic Acids
07 January, 2011 | Dionex Pty Ltd
Dionex has released a method for simple determination of sialic acids that are present in infant formula in the pmol range. Application Note 266: Determination of Sialic Acids Using UHPLC with Fluorescence Detection demonstrates that N-acetylated sialic acids can be determined and O-acetylated sialic acids can be identified in infant formula samples using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection following acid hydrolysis and 1,2-diamino-4,5-methylenedioxybenzene dihydrochloride (DMB) derivatisation. By using a water:acetonitrile gradient, high resolution of the sialic acids can be obtained in a 20 min analysis time, compared to the common 40 min isocratic method. The described assay uses a short-format Acclaim RSLC 120 C18 column that allows fast run times. The lower flow rate and shorter run time requires less acetonitrile than other published methods. The sensitivity of the Dionex FLD-3400RS fluorescence detector easily allows determination of sialic acids in the infant formula that are present in the pmol range. The sensitivity provides for simple determination of Neu5Ac, Neu5Gc, and O-acetylated sialic acids in the derivatised samples.
Noshok 800 Series platinum resistance temperature transmitter
07 January, 2011 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Noshok 800 Series platinum resistance temperature transmitter is suitable for immediate, accurate temperature measurement in applications including water systems, storage tanks, industrial machinery and machine tools, HVAC systems and refrigeration systems.
Onergy endoCube
07 January, 2011 | Onergy Pty Ltd
Onergy endoCube provides a way to overcome a common difficulty in recording ’actual’ product temperature in refrigerated environment displays.
Tetra Lactenso Aseptic solutions
07 January, 2011 | Tetra Pak
Tetra Lactenso Aseptic solutions based on Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex are setting new performance standards for UHT milk production solutions. And they are also claimed to reduce product losses by 40% compared to current industry standards. This equates to less than 90 L product losses per production cycle for a 13,000 L/h system, compared to more than 150 L of lost product for the competitor’s current offers. And lower losses mean clear profit, as well as lower environmental impact.
Vibrating conveyors from Vibration Systems & Solutions
07 January, 2011 | Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Vibrating conveyors from Vibration Systems & Solutions have no moving parts, other than the simple drive by pneumatic vibrator. This linear vibrator is the only moving part in the system and is designed with an air cushion at each end of the stroke, eliminating no metal-to-metal impact and with virtually no noise. This design overcomes the limitations of crank drive systems which have a sudden stop and start at each end of the stroke, causing stress on the mechanism and the bearings of the motor.
Pepperl+Fuchs high-temperature sensor cordsets and cables
07 January, 2011 | Automated Control Pty Ltd
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.
Idrotech high-pressure dust suppression nozzles
07 January, 2011 | Tecpro Australia
The Idrotech range of high-pressure dust suppression nozzles can be used to suppress dust, control odours, humidify and provide evaporative cooling.
Grindsted Xanthan transparent gum range
06 January, 2011 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
The Grindsted Xanthan gum range is now available in transparent versions which are optimised for specific food applications where clarity is required.
Quikstix beverage delivery device
06 January, 2011 | Quikstix Australia Pty Ltd
Quikstix is a beverage delivery device which contains separate ingredients to make a quality, convenient plunger-style coffee or tea in any location. It is also suitable for any hot or cold beverage including chocolate, cordial, herbal infusions, isotonic drinks and soup.
Sunny Queen snap-frozen egg
06 January, 2011 | Sunny Queen Meal Solutions
Sunny Queen Farms has launched a new product - a fresh egg that is snap frozen, pasteurised, and HACCP and Halal approved.
Replacing gear pumps at chocolate factory
06 January, 2011 | Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
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.
Improve potato strip quality and yield
06 January, 2011 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Turkish processor Konya Seker decided to try something different on its potato strip production line. Unlike other potato processors that use optical sorters to remove defects on their primary lines, Konya Seker relies on an ADR5 automatic defect removal system from Key Technology. This application, called the ADRFirst solution, maximises product quality and increases yields at Konya Seker.
Peristaltic pump tackles troublesome pH levels at food manufacturer
06 January, 2011 | Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group has achieved significant savings in downtime and repair costs on the water treatment plant, thanks to the installation of a Bredel SPX50 high-pressure peristaltic hose pump from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group.
Krones ProShape oval plastic containers
05 January, 2011 | Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The ProShape process is an optimised production process for oval or asymmetrical plastic containers. It functions by using the heat-up and stretch blow-moulding technology of the current Contiform series, and combining it with a new module for orientation and selective temperature control of the preforms concerned.
Coca-Cola Amatil NZ goes to GS1net
21 December, 2010 | Bizcaps Software
Coca Cola Amatil (NZ), a leading NZ producer of soft drinks, diet drinks, juices and juice drinks, waters, energy drinks, sports drinks and cordials, has become GS1net live using Bizcaps’ E2 software to publish data to GS1net for its trading partner Foodstuffs.
