PET hotfill option
28 August, 2009 | JL Lennard Pty Ltd
With its NitroHotfill process, Krones AG is offering an alternative to conventional hotfill processes.
Frozen potato product sorter
28 August, 2009 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
The Key Technology Manta for frozen potato products features visible/infrared cameras and Raptor laser technology along with high-intensity LED lighting, high-flow ejector valves and three-way ejection capability.
Umami flavours
28 August, 2009 | Givaudan Australia
Givaudan is conducting research into umami through its TasteSolutions program.
Centrifuge for leafy greens
28 August, 2009 | Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
Sormac has upgraded its SC-740 centrifuge. This machine can be used as a standalone unit, but also harmonises with a Pulstar salad washer in a salad leaf processing line.
Interface detection and control
28 August, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Fluid Components FlexSwitch FLT93S flow/level/temperature switch can be used in separation tanks and other vessels with mixed density media for accurate interface detection and control.
Stevia applications in desserts
28 August, 2009 | Hawkins Watts Australia Ltd
With heightened health concerns around traditional sweeteners and increased rates of Type II diabetes in western economies, many food manufacturers have offered alternatives using high-intensity artificial sweeteners. However, these artificial sweeteners themselves have not been without controversy.
Oxygen monitoring
28 August, 2009 | B-R Controls Pty Ltd
The Applied Analytics TDL-506 oxygen monitoring system uses surface-emitting laser technology to produce accurate, fast and stable oxygen measurements in even the most volatile process streams.
Roll-fed shrink films
28 August, 2009 | Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has announced that its Roll Materials division has entered into a collaboration agreement with Polysack Plastic Industries to exclusively distribute and sell Polysack’s Polyphane Fit roll-fed shrink films in Australia and New Zealand.
Process viscosity control
28 August, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Brookfield Model AST100 inline viscometer is a sensitive, versatile instrument that measures process fluid viscosity in a fully flooded product stream under pressure or vacuum. The viscometers are unaffected by changes in pressure or laminar flow.
Stainless steel planetary gearboxes
28 August, 2009 | TEA Transmissions Pty Ltd
The MSS range of planetary gearboxes is a wash-down gearbox manufactured from stainless steel and includes lubricating grease suitable for the food processing or pharmaceutical industries.
Continuous ink jet printer
28 August, 2009 | Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
The Linx 7300 is suited to a wide range of industries as the technology in the continuous ink jet (CIJ) printer focuses on pared-back running costs and service intervals tailored to the printer’s operating environment to reduce servicing - both achieved without compromising quality.
Knife peelers for root vegetables
28 August, 2009 | Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
Sormac MS knife peelers are suitable for continuous peeling of pre-washed or pre-peeled root products, like potatoes, red beet and celeriac.
Online fruit quality detection
28 August, 2009 | Proud Solutions
The Unitec QS_ON LINE 902 provides a solution for the non-destructive online detection of the internal quality of fruits without stone. The parameters measured include sugar content (°Brix), firmness expressed ( kg/cm2), ripening grade (0 and 100) and acidity (g/L).
Non-contact infrared temperature sensor
28 August, 2009 | OneTemp Pty Ltd
The PyroCouple series non-contact infrared temperature sensors can be used to measure the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials. They can measure temperatures from -20 to 500 °C accurately and consistently, with a response time of 240 ms.
Multi-head weigher and bagger
28 August, 2009 | Primepac Automation
The robust Primo Weigher is available in 10- and 14-head configurations and is designed for high-speed applications. The weigher has an open frame design and is equipped with a large 375 mm colour touch screen. It is easy to operate with a remotely mounted control panel and is easy to clean and maintain. Weigh and fill over 100 cycles per minute and be accurate to the gram.
