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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portable weighing scale
29 October, 2009 | Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
The T520 Portable Weighing Scale features a 300 x 300 mm weigh platform.
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.
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.
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.
Freezers
29 October, 2009 | JBT Marel
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.
FSC-certified beverage cartons
28 October, 2009 | Visy Industries
SIG Combibloc has launched FSC-certified beverage cartons for fruit juice drinks and ice teas in Europe.
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).
