Portable weighing scale
29 October, 2009 | Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
The T520 Portable Weighing Scale features a 300 x 300 mm weigh platform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nature identical colours beverages
28 October, 2009 | BASF Australia Ltd
BASF offers the beverage industry more than 20 different drink ingredients, which not only contribute to consumers’ health but also provide an attractive colour: healthy vitamins and carotenoids in juices and soft drinks assist balanced and healthy nutrition, while carotenoids also give drinks the required colour.
Emulsifier alternative for baking
28 October, 2009 | DSM Food Specialties
DSM Food Specialties is building on the successful introduction of its breakthrough enzyme technology Panamore, by adding a second product to the range. Panamore Spring is an enzyme preparation which offers bread manufacturers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to the emulsifiers CSL and SSL (calcium and sodium stearoyl lactylate).
Probiotics in ice-cream
28 October, 2009 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
As the world ice-cream market continues to grow around 4% a year, Danisco BioActives has launched a global program focusing on Howaru premium probiotics in ice-cream to highlight the high value-adding potential of this range within the category.
IP68-rated vision sensors
28 October, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The Banner Engineering PresencePlus P4 IP68-rated, sealed Omni vision sensors feature a compact, yet durable nickel-plated aluminium housing. The P4 sealed vision sensor withstands demanding washdown conditions - as well as dust and debris common in harsh-duty environments - with the use of an integrated ring light or lens cover.
Packaging vision system
28 October, 2009 | MULTIVAC Australia Pty Ltd
The Multivac Vision System (MVS) can be used for both controlling packaging robots and quality control.
High-speed flow wrapper
28 October, 2009 | Perfect Packaging
The FP095 is a full servo horizontal pillow-pack wrapper that produces pillow-pack style packs from a flat reel of heat-sealable wrapping material.
