IP67 and IP69K sensors
01 June, 2008 | Balluff Pty Ltd
The Leuze stainless steel 53 and 55 sensor series have been developed for applications involving enhanced hygiene requirements and exposure to intensive cleaning and disinfection cycles.
High-performance sheet
01 June, 2008 | Plantic Technologies Ltd
Plantic HP1 is a development in biodegradable packaging. It enhances the existing functional properties of Plantic R1 sheet, thereby creating a larger addressable market.
Clean label dairy sweetener
01 June, 2008
A range of natural sweeteners for use in dairy formulations offers a clean label alternative to existing products and is claimed to be able to reduce sugar content by as much as 30%.
Healthier ice-cream with wine waste
01 June, 2008
A study from Taiwan has postulated that wine lees, the sediment left in the bottom of the barrel after winemaking, could boost the antioxidant profile of ice-cream and slow its melting time.
Calming fruit
01 June, 2008
HortResearch is examining the potential fruit may have on mental performance and hopes that a fruit-based product will be able to offer consumers a calming effect.
Bird control
01 June, 2008 | Bird-X-Peller Aust & New Zealand Pty Ltd
The BirdXPeller Pro is a sonic bird repeller that is programmed to repel any birds infesting an area.
Modular heat exchanger
01 June, 2008 | Teralba Industries
Teralba Industries has released a high-flow Dimpleflo Modubloc heat exchanger for processing large volumes, up to 200 t of product per hour and is capable of handling pressures of up to 580 psi/40 bar.
Supercritical extraction technology
01 June, 2008 | Industrial Research Technology
New Zealand research and innovation company IRL has constructed a portable supercritical extraction unit that takes the technology straight to the factory floor, overcoming any compliance issues that arise when extraction has to be carried out off site.
Bacon processing
01 June, 2008 | FMC Australia
In the bacon industry, product quality and lower cost of production are of utmost importance. To achieve this goal, the Stein GCO II GYRoCompact spiral oven from FMC FoodTech is an alternative for bacon processors using conventional microwave ovens.
Metric-mounted bearings catalogue
01 June, 2008 | Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Baldo has published a technical catalogue detailing its broad range of Dodge-brand metric-mounted bearings.
Hygienic plastic pallet alternative
01 June, 2008 | Fromm Packaging Australia
The OptiLedge is a robust and hygienic plastic pallet that provides legs for forklift access.
In-motion weighing system
01 June, 2008 | Scale Components Pty Ltd
Scale Components has launched the Australian National Measurement Institute (NMI) pattern/type approved SC4000 in-motion catchweighing system, designed for inline catchweighing applications in an extensive range of transport, distribution, logistics, packaging and general process weighing installations.
Flameproof safety mixers
01 June, 2008 | Teralba Industries
Mixqip clamp-on agitators are being fitted with improved safety and flameproof motors as part of its range of mixing equipment.
Egg alternative
01 June, 2008 | Byron Food Science Pty Ltd
UltimatEgg technology is claimed to be a healthy egg alternative for omelettes, scrambled eggs, custards, creme caramel, bakery and beverages.
Produce carton
01 June, 2008 | Orora Fibre Packaging
SureFresh, Amcor’s latest fresh produce carton that won a Sustainability Award at the 2007 Australian Packaging Awards, combines good strength with product appearance at point-of-sale and is offered as an alternative to returnable plastic crates, expanded polystyrene (EPS) and some non-recyclable wax-coated trays.
