Sheep scissors
20 December, 2004 | Argus Realcold Limited
Argus Realcold's range of sheep scissors is used in the primary meat processing industry with a variety of models, making them suitable for applications requiring speed, reliability and ease of handling.
Natural shades of red
20 December, 2004 | Chr. Hansen
Chr Hansen has launched the ColorFruit range of natural reds which show an improvement in stability to light and heat.
Detectable gloves
20 December, 2004 | Dynamic Inspection Ltd
The ECC Detectamet glove is a quality vinyl glove that combines detectability with safe food handling. Even quite small torn sections of the gloves will be detected by conventional production line metal detection systems, thus combating the possibility of product contamination.
Confectionery moulds
20 December, 2004 | SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
A mould service package - from new design to refurbishment - has been developed by APV Baker to support its 400 depositing plants at work throughout the world.
High-speed cheese cutter
20 December, 2004 | Ryan Manufacturing
The latest product from RML is its 3350 cheese cutter. The design uses ultrasonics to assist the blade to cut with speed and accuracy.
Strip cutting and dicing
19 December, 2004 | Continental Butchery Supply
The dicing and strip cutting machine Twister 120 can reach an hourly capacity of up to 2200 kg (for 34 mm cubes) - even when operating continuously. The spacious 550 x 120 x 120 mm cutting chamber can accommodate high-volume products, eliminating the task of cutting to size.
Detecting by x-ray
29 October, 2004 | Accuweigh Pty Ltd
Cintex Sentry XR uses the latest x-ray technology to detect product defects.
Dough moulder
29 October, 2004 | SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
The APV Baker Multitex-4 moulder, featuring a sheeting roll configuration, provides plant bakers with several distinct benefits in bread quality, and contributes to a longer shelf life.
Enzyme doubles the shelf life of cakes
29 October, 2004 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
The first product of Danisco's cooperation with Genencor is an enzyme called Grindamyl PowerSoft which has been developed for cake production. The enzyme is claimed to double the shelf life of cakes, meaning that the cakes keep their soft mouthfeel without becoming dry or sticky.
Air conveyors
29 October, 2004 | Australis Engineering Pty Ltd
Australis Engineering has introduced its Series II AirFlow Conveyor for mass conveying of PET bottles. The new design is available with a host of standard and optional features that can meet requirements in the beverage and PET bottle manufacturing industries.
Hygienic pressure measurement
29 October, 2004 | WIKA Australia
Aimed at the brewing, pharmaceutical, and food and drinks manufacturing markets, Wika has developed a diaphragm seal system with a process connection specially designed for pressure measurement in sterile processes.
pH kit for wine
29 October, 2004 | Hanna Instruments Pty Ltd
The HI222 professional pH kit for winemaking is a meter dedicated to wine measurement. The bench meter allows a two point calibration using buffers 7 and 3. Since wine analysis usually occurs in the range 2.5 to 3.6 pH, errors due to calibration are greatly minimised. Calibration Check features on the HI222 prompt the user to clean the electrode if required and can warn if the buffer has been contaminated. The electrode condition and response time are displayed and monitored on the meter's LCD. The user can program a calibration reminder using the Calibration Alarm Time Out. The HI222 also features Log-On-Demand.
Freezer traffic doors
29 October, 2004 | Envico Doors Ltd
Envico Doors has launched the high-speed Igloo Freezer Twin Skinned Door. Its design ensures no ice build-up on the non-freezer side of the thermally insulated curtain or any friction or wear points on the curtain or door blade. Also, while running at speeds of 1.2 m/s and in temperatures of less than -180°C its UHMWPE external tracks allow a positive seal while a series of internal urethane blocks stack up on activation of the door removing any friction on the curtain. These benefits help to maintain efficient and hassle-free operation.
Adhesive melter
29 October, 2004 | Nordson Australia Pty Ltd
DuraBlue 50 adhesive melters claim to deliver simplicity, reliability, durability and performance to product assembly, packaging and paperboard converting operations.
Filling system
29 October, 2004 | HBM Packaging Technologies
The MPF (multi-purpose filler) deposits products such as: cooked pastas (short and long goods), cooked/IQF rice, couscous/tabouleh, various fruits and vegetables, refrigerated salads, and others, into many types of containers (trays, plates, cups, bowls, cans, bags, jars, etc) at speeds from 20 up to 120 containers a minute.
