Linear position sensors
01 April, 2009 | Australian Calibrating Services Pty Ltd
The MTS Systems Sensors Division Temposonics linear-position sensors can be instrumental in improving the filling process for facilities that package a wide variety of products. Where a packaging facility once required a combination scale to switch back and forth between various products during packaging cycles, the MTS linear position sensors can be used in equipment that is more compact due to fewer moving parts, as the sensors can replace a number of other components in the machine.
Food service spray rinse gun
01 April, 2009 | Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The FS729 Ultra Rinse food service gun carries both the WaterMark to AS/NZS 3718 and WELS 6 Star Water Efficiency Rating. It features a nominal flow rate of 4 L/min and achieves the benchmark of California’s pre-rinse spray valve specifications, introduced to save both water and energy.
Thermoformers
01 April, 2009 | Linco Food Systems
The FS series is a range of thermoformers characterised by the ability to adapt to all types of applications in the food-processing, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. The versatile lines can process flexible as well as rigid films, with or without protective atmosphere (MAP). The FS range, which comprises three models (FS 910, FS930 and FS 950), features a distinctive design that meets users’ needs for robustness, ergonomics, easy cleaning, hygiene and safety. Moreover, this range of thermoformers benefits from a quick-change tool system that enhances productivity.
PT250 portable weighing scale
01 April, 2009 | Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
The PT250 Portable Weighing Scale is suitable for use in applications such as: fitness facilities, medical centres, farming/agricultural organisations, quality control departments, hospitals, and parcel posting, among others.
Carton closer
01 April, 2009 | Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
The Doboy TSC-090-tri-seal carton closer seals and closes top-loaded tri-seal paperboard cartons and is suitable for applications in the food, bakery, pharmaceutical and frozen item markets.
Semi-automatic cap tightening
01 April, 2009 | Packserv Pty Ltd
The Semi-Automatic Cap Tightening (AC-1) machine is air operated, fully torque adjustable and has a variety of chucks and attachments to suit just about every screw-top closure.
Nitrogen/protein determination in meat derivatives
01 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has released an application note that outlines capabilities for determining the protein composition in meat derivative products. The note, titled ‘Nitrogen/protein determination in meat derivative products using the Thermo Scientific Flash 4000’, details the analytical conditions and methodology necessary to achieve reliable protein content determination.
Ultrasonic sealing for food and confectionary
01 April, 2009 | Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
Bosch Packaging Technology has introduced ultrasonic sealing technology for vertical form, fill and seal machinery for use in food and confectionery packaging applications. Ultrasonic sealing is a method for joining thermoplastic materials together by emitting acoustic vibrations, creating a tight, strong seam for closures in doy-style stand-up pouches, gusseted and pillowbag packaging formats.
Domed lids
01 April, 2009 | Select Packaging Systems Pty Ltd
The Rigid Dome Lid is a packaging solution for ready-to-cook products that provides meat and poultry producers wider market opportunities.
Label and bar code printer
01 April, 2009 | Label Power Pty Ltd
The Primera LX200 Barcode Label and Tag printer uses monochrome high-speed printing technology with 1200 dpi print resolution.
Acrylamide mitigation
01 April, 2009 | DSM Food Specialties
DSM Food Specialties’ PreventASe has been given regulatory approval for its use as a processing aid in Australia and New Zealand. This latest approval for PreventASe opens up a key market; clearly demonstrating its commercial viability and international application as an effective method of acrylamide mitigation.
PET blowing compressors
01 April, 2009 | Atlas Copco Compressors Australia
Atlas Copco’s ZD high-pressure compressors have been certified oil-free air with a Class 0 certification.
Food business performance evaluation
01 April, 2009 | Lawson Software Australia Pty Ltd
Lawson M3 Analytics for Food & Beverage is an application that helps food companies access meaningful business intelligence to improve decision making without having to develop analytics tools in house.
Melamine detection
01 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a program focused on assisting government and commercial food testing laboratories in the development and implementation of methods for the analysis of melamine in food products. This program comes in response to the recent alert issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Metal detectors
01 April, 2009 | Dynamic Inspection Ltd
Dynamic Inspection has introduced a high-sensitivity metal detector for non-conductive products that is able to detect down to 1.5 mm ferrous and 2.0 mm stainless in a 350 mm high aperture. The system is suitable for dry applications such as powders, rice grains, etc. Smaller apertures detect smaller contaminants.
