Biscuit output improvements
29 October, 2009 | SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Baker Perkins claims that the output of existing biscuit lines can be boosted by between 15 and 25% by installing their Angled World Wirecut. Productivity is increased by laying down the biscuits at an angle to create ‘nested’ patterns that improve utilisation of the baking surface: the increase in yield depends on cookie size.
High speed data logger
29 October, 2009 | Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron has released a high-speed data logger, the ZR-RX70 Multi-logger. The loggers can be used to collect and observe sensing data and accept multi inputs in voltage, temperature, humidity and pulse. A logic format makes them practical in various fields.
CIP hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump
29 October, 2009 | IDEX
Wright Flow Technologies has introduced the Revolution, a clean in place (CIP) hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump.
ERP software productivity enhancement
29 October, 2009 | Lawson Software Australia Pty Ltd
Lawson Software has announced the general availability of Lawson Enterprise Search for the Lawson M3 product suite. This follows the April 2009 introduction of Lawson Enterprise Search for Lawson S3 customers.
Powdered food hoses
29 October, 2009
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.
Energy monitoring systems
29 October, 2009 | OneTemp Pty Ltd
Onset’s web-based Hobo U30 Remote Monitoring Systems are now compatible with NorthWrite’s Energy Expert software platform.
Chlorine gas flow meter
29 October, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Fluid Components International GF90 Gas Flow Meter provides accurate, reliable measurement in chlorinated water disinfection systems.
Portable weighing scale
29 October, 2009 | Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
The T520 Portable Weighing Scale features a 300 x 300 mm weigh platform.
Shock accelerometers
29 October, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
PCB Series 3991/3501 MEMS shock accelerometers are miniature, high-amplitude, DC response acceleration sensors, capable of measuring long-duration transient motion, as well as responding to and surviving extremely fast rise times typical of high-g shock events. Offered in packaged and OEM configurations, these sensors are able to fulfil a variety of installation requirements.
Chemical-free cleaning technology
29 October, 2009 | Tennant Australia Pty Ltd
Tennant’s ec-H2O technology, which transforms water into a powerful cleaner, is now available in a handheld spray device. This application of Tennant’s electrically converted water is made possible by the company’s licensing agreement with Activeion Cleaning Solutions for use of the technology in handheld spray applications.
Freezers
29 October, 2009 | JBT
JBT FoodTech has developed the Flofreeze A to aid small- to medium-scale processors in meeting the growing demand for premium food products while maintaining cost-efficient plant operations. Fluidisation is the key to the individually quick-freezing (IQF) abilities of Flofreeze, in which products behave like a fluid because they are suspended by refrigerated air that flows from underneath the perforated belt or tray.
Interlocking guard system
29 October, 2009 | Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
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.
Exotic fruit development
28 October, 2009 | Uniquest Limited
An exotic fruit variety developed by The University of Queensland has received positive results from consumer testing and nutritional analysis.
Cold and aseptic fill closures
28 October, 2009 | Amcor Global
Silgan White Cap Europe/Asia has introduced a new closure into its advanced Plastic-Twist range. The 38 mm CVT Plasti-Twist has been designed for cold and aseptic fill applications such as juices, health drinks, iced tea, fresh milk and milk drinks.
Multilayer films for food contact
28 October, 2009 | Cardia Bioplastics
Cardia Bioplastics has released the Cardia Biohybrid-based range of films that comply with the European Commission standard 2002/72 EC for food contact.
