Safe and non-toxic sanitiser
01 April, 2009 | Citrox NZ Ltd
Citrox is a natural safe and effective replacement for toxic sanitisers. It is a wholly natural biocide intermediate, which has been developed from soluble bioflavonoids taken from immature oranges.
Textured soy protein flakes
01 April, 2009 | Cargill Australia
Cargill is introducing a line of textured soy protein flakes in the Americas to its already broad portfolio of soy protein products. Prosanté textured soy protein flakes, already on the market in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia–Pacific, contain 50% protein and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.
End-of-line robot
01 April, 2009 | HBM Packaging Technologies
The Oystar A+F Twinline twin-axis robot has been developed for the Twinline pick-and-place machine.
HMPS5000 wraparound case packer
01 April, 2009 | Hot Melt Packing Systems
The fully automatic HMPS5000 wraparound case packer can be used to eliminate end-of-line labour constraints.
Melamine testing results
01 April, 2009 | New Zealand Food Safety
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has updated its table of foods tested for melamine presence. Most of the products tested show no presence of melamine; however, one Chinese import, a milk-based drink called ‘Wahaha AD milk drink’ in 100 mL bottles, contained 3.3 ppm of melamine.
Natural chicken flavours
01 April, 2009 | International Flavors & Fragrances (Australia) Pty Ltd
International Flavors & Fragrances has announced a range of authentic, natural chicken flavours based on gold standard culinary benchmarks created by a global team of Research Chefs led by Certified Master Chef Florian Webhofer.
Single function controller
01 April, 2009 | Siemens Ltd
The Wallace & Tiernan Single Function Controller (SFC) is a single measurement unit which is suitable for the measurement and control of disinfectants, allowing devices such as dosing pumps, electric stroke positioners and continuous actuators to maintain accurate and measured concentrations.
Cooker-extruder
01 April, 2009 | SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
The Baker Perkins SBX Master twin-screw cooker-extruder is a solid barrel extruder offering process flexibility through a modular barrel design and a high torque motor and gearbox combination.
Hygienic DC motors
31 March, 2009 | M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Dunkermotoren presents the DC motors from the product line BG65 with smooth housings so that machinery and facilities manufacturers working within the foodstuff and drinks industries can capitalise on the advantages of electrically commutated DC motors.
Broken bag detection
31 March, 2009 | SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
Dusty is a broken bag detection system. It uses a triboelectric measuring technique and detects solid particles in a gas flow. The particles must be 0.3 µm in size, or larger.
Quick-access screener
31 March, 2009 | Rendertech Limited
The Air-Lift quick-access system for circular vibratory screeners allows rapid interior cleaning, inspection and screen changes while reducing manual effort.
Solids flow sensor
31 March, 2009 | SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
FlowJam is a non-contact flow/no flow sensor for solids. It uses a microwave technology to give results under harsh conditions of dust and sunlight. It is suitable for detecting solid flows in hoppers, conveyors, screw conveyors, air slides, etc.
Automatic pallet wrapper
31 March, 2009 | Fromm Packaging Australia
The Wulftec SMLPA 200-S automatic stretch wrapper eliminates the manual process needed to attach and cut film.
Weighing system
31 March, 2009 | Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
Hi-Weigh Australia has released a load cell weighing system that comprises four stainless steel weigh modules each fitted with an IP68 stainless steel load cell, stainless steel junction box and a digital weight display (which can take many output options).
Plant simulation software
31 March, 2009 | Product Lifecycle Management Australia
Plant Simulation is a software solution from Siemens PLM that allows users to optimise throughput, relieve bottlenecks and minimise work-in-process in factories, warehouses and logistical operations.
