Leak detection system
01 June, 2008 | SI Instruments
A non-destructive leak detection system for rigid or flexible packaging has been released by South Australian company SI Instruments.
Slow-release flavours for confectionery
01 June, 2008 | Ingredient Box
LycoRed has launched a line of slow-release ingredients that may help confectioners retain taste for longer. Chewing gum and chewy lollies ordinarily maintain their good taste for less than 5 mins. LycoRed’s slow-release technologies prolong flavour release, improving the marketability of gums and lollies.
Actuator
01 June, 2008 | LINAK Australia Pty Ltd
The LA35 actuator, which has been added to the Techline range, is designed to solve a number of challenges faced in the industrial marketplace.
Odour control
01 June, 2008 | Air Aroma
Using the principles of wireless, aro.logik, from Air Aroma, is an automated and customised series of scent diffusers.
Humidity and temperature transmitter
01 June, 2008 | Moore Industries
The HTZ Smart HART humidity and temperature transmitter from Moore Industries simultaneously measures temperature and humidity in processes that require extremely close monitoring of humidity, temperature and dewpoint.
Pneumatic cylinder with integral hydraulic brake
01 June, 2008 | Metal Work Pneumatic Australia Pty Ltd
Pneumatic actuators are notoriously difficult to control at either slow speeds or when the load varies during the stroke.
Collapsible bins
01 June, 2008 | Nayla Pty Ltd
Available from Nayla is the KitBin, a method of reducing freight and storage costs. The unit is a bulk storage and transport ‘knock-down’ container with removable sides that pack inside a built KitBin for storage during transport when the bins are returned empty to the source.
Sifter
01 June, 2008 | Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
The Quadro Sifter overcomes many of the problems associated with traditional sifting technologies. The S20 discharges 360°, allowing for higher capacities and better product flow than conventional sifters, especially for hard-to-sieve products.
Magnetic-inductive inline volumetric flow sensor
01 June, 2008 | ifm efector pty ltd
A magnetic-inductive inline flow sensor, efector mid, from ifm, has a flow rate, totalising and temperature indication that can be adapted to different conditions due to its flexible programming. It has a high protection rating and robust housing.
Bar code reader with integrated connectivity
01 June, 2008 | Balluff Pty Ltd
The Leuze electronic bar code reader family has increased to include the BCL 500/i, a series featuring a range of more performance features.
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.
Whole poultry pack
01 June, 2008 | MPI Australia Pty Ltd
Packaging Automation and Rovipack Packaging Solutions have developed a sealing solution for a dome-style pack for whole chickens.
Solid/liquid delivery system
01 June, 2008 | Process Systems Services Pty Ltd
Hapman has introduced SolidQuid, a solid/liquid delivery system that uses an existing liquid delivery equipment to convey precisely measured amounts of bulk powders from a FIBC bulk bag to a mixing tank.
Enclosed switch catalogue
01 June, 2008 | Kraus & Naimer Pty Ltd
Australian Solenoid has released its enclosed switch catalogue that features: plastic, metal and stainless steel enclosures; off-on 3-6 pole and auxiliary isolators enclosed; changeover 2-4 pole switches enclosed; many options including emergency stop and start buttons, indicating lights, control switches, stainless steel padlock device, terminals, control wiring and labels.
Process chiller
01 June, 2008 | domnick hunter Pty Limited
Process cooling is regularly used in food applications such as beverage, confectionary, chocolate, processing and storage.

