Lab water chillers
10 November, 2007 | Matsu Chilling Systems
Summit Matsu Chilling Systems has redesigned its range of small lab water chillers for undercounter use.
Vacuum system for palletising
10 October, 2007 | Griffiths Components Pty Ltd
Vuototecnica includes the Octopus system in its range, the answer to the need for operational flexibility for palletising robots and vacuum-operated handling systems. This system allows any object of any shape and kind, except those with excessive transpiration, to be supported without having to change or position suction pads, even when their surface covers only 5% of the entire suction surface; the maximum weight of the load to be lifted will naturally be in proportion to the lifting surface.
Vacuum holds vibrator in place
10 October, 2007 | Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Emptying hoppers can be a chore when the product doesn't want to come out. The usual method is hammering, or better, use a vibrator, properly sized and with the correct action.
Imitation cream
10 October, 2007 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Fine bakery and dairy products deserve a high-quality whipped cream for decoration and filling applications, where taste, stability and economy of use are paramount.
High-speed shrink-wrap machines
10 October, 2007 | OCL Packaging
The Powersleeve Evolution 4 high-speed shrink-wrap machines implement a floating sheath opening, rotary synchronised multi-blade graduated cutting, transfer of the sleeve by ejection and pre-positioning of the packaging by scrolling (simple, double, turned over or not).
Forklift range
10 October, 2007 | Pacific Heli
The Heli forklift range includes diesel and petrol models, electric reach trucks and pallet trucks.
Ultrasonic snack bar guillotine
10 October, 2007
Production Techniques (PTL) designs and manufactures a large range of chocolate processing and bar manufacturing equipment. As an extension of this range, the company has designed a highly effective ultrasonic guillotine for use in nutritional, muesli, cereal and protein bar manufacturing, bakery, licorice and cakes. The guillotines can also be used with almost any food product that can be cut ie, fish, cheese, dried fruit, etc, regardless of how sticky it is.
Thermal ribbons
10 October, 2007
Image thermal ribbons provide a cost-effective bar code label printer ribbon alternative using high-quality materials required in high-speed quality label printing. A full range of thermal ribbons is available locally for the Australian and New Zealand market. The ribbons are internationally approved by the leading label printer manufacturers.
End-of-line packaging equipment
10 October, 2007 | HBM Packaging Technologies
A+F Automation, based in Northern Germany, is in the field of specialised machinery for complete end-of-line 'primary packaging' including shelf ready applications, for the dairy, beverage and food industries.
Sort by chlorophyll level
10 October, 2007 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
FluoRaptor is a fluorescence-sensing laser sorter designed to maximise the detection and removal of defects, extraneous vegetable matter (EVM) and foreign material (FM) based on differing levels of chlorophyll as well as colour, size and shape. The sorter achieves good product quality and speeds product changeover for processors of fresh cut products and a variety of fresh and frozen vegetables and potato products.
Refrigerant leak detector
09 October, 2007 | Javac Pty Ltd
The Compass refrigerant leak detector features a heated diode sensor, designed for commercial air-conditioning leak detection applications. It provides the optimal balance of features, function and value. This easy-to-use handheld refrigerant leak detector delivers high sensitivity to all refrigerants, up to 4.25 g/year. The clever unit can pinpoint the leak source quickly through the high/low sensitivity adjustment; LEDs illuminate progressively to convey leak size; and a water-resistant filter protects the sensor from jobsite contaminants such as dust, dirt and oil.
Vertical form, fill and seal packaging systems
14 September, 2007 | tna solutions Pty Ltd
tna has introduced the robag3 high-performance vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system. The robag VVFS system has a high fill rate, good film efficiency and low wastage.
Ingredients for processed meat and poultry
12 September, 2007 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Succulent textures, good taste and natural protection are benefits claimed for meat products made with ingredient solutions from Danisco.
Bulk-bag-to-bin weigh batching system
12 September, 2007 | Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
A weigh batching system from Flexicon Corporation discharges material from bulk bags, de-lumps the product and feeds it gravimetrically into rigid bins.
Filler for ready meals and prepared salads
12 September, 2007 | HBM Packaging Technologies
The MPFMP-060 semi-automatic pocket filler dispenses clean, accurate portions of a wide range of difficult-to-fill products, such as cooked rice or pastas, cut vegetables and fruit, prepared salads, cereal, seafood and shredded meats into a variety of containers including trays, cups, plates, jars and pouches.
