NBE ProductSaver product recovery system range

The ProductSaver line of product recovery systems from National Bulk Equipment (NBE) has been designed to provide automated, controlled removal of free-flowing liquids or flow-resistant wet contents from their packaging.

Dust Hood for Flexicon Bulk Bag Dischargers

Toyota opens Tasmanian forklift branch

Toyota Material Handling has opened a new forklift branch in Connector Park, Kings Meadows in Launceston. Toyota forklifts were previously sold and serviced in Tasmania by an independent dealer.

VSS VacMount vacuum-mounted vibrator

Vibration Systems & Solutions has a method of holding a vibrator securely to the hopper wall by vacuum. This means that it can be used on any solid-walled container just as a normal vibrator.

Supplement producer mixes with the best

In 2004, Manumixx was producing around nine tonnes of product per week, with seven operating personnel. Looking to aggressively expand its operations, Manumixx purchased an IBC Blending & Discharge System from Matcon.

CHEP reduces carbon emissions with new compressors

Installing energy-efficient Atlas Copco compressors at its pallet production and repair sites in the UK has saved CHEP more than 1000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

Solimar fluidisers for removing powder from silos

When removing powder from silos, the powder can pack down. The finer the powder, the more difficult it can be to remove. Solimar fluidisers offer a solution to this problem.

BEUMER paletpac 2500 layer palletiser

BEUMER has re-engineered its high-capacity layer palletiser, the BEUMER paletpac 2500. According to the company, the upgraded palletiser offers better accessibility, a shorter assembly period and higher flexibility.

Graco SaniForce 2:1 sanitary piston pump

Graco has added the SaniForce 2:1 piston pump to its SaniForce line of FDA-compliant sanitary transfer pumps for product evacuation out of drums and bins.

Inline Postgasser by Tetra Pak

The Inline Postgasser by Tetra Pak is used for fat-containing powders packed into 25 kg powder bags or cartons with plastic inner liner. The postgasser can be integrated into new or existing filling lines with different levels of automation.

Tetra Pak Hygienic Powder Bin Aerators

Tetra Pak’s Hygienic Powder Bin Aerators can be installed on powder bins, silos and batch hoppers to promote powder flow during discharge and prevent powder compaction during long-term storage. The working principle is based on introducing food-grade compressed air between the bin wall and the powder.

National Bulk Equipment bulk bag filling systems

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) bulk bag filling systems are engineered, fabricated and constructed to speed inspections, simplify integration and ensure qualification for start-up into food processing and packaging operations.

Weighing up quality and quantity

At its dry powder blending and packing facility in China, Stern Ingredients can change recipes in under an hour without any hygienic compromise. Matcon assisted with the initial concept design and supplied all handling and processing equipment.

Increasing MES productivity with workflow

Most industrial companies face significant challenges as they adapt their business processes and policies to improve safety, compliance, quality and productivity, as well as reduce their operating costs. These challenges are forcing companies to evaluate and improve their core business processes within their plants, as well as extend those processes into the supply chain and out to their key suppliers/partners.

Mr Mushroom commissions second forklift

Perth’s first specialist mushroom wholesaler has added a second Toyota forklift to his fleet on the strength of Toyota’s dual-fuel capability and service support.