Dispensing bulk soya beans, rice and oats
06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Fresco NZ Ltd
Recently, a large cereal manufacturer approached Fresco Systems Australasia seeking a solution to a problem of dispensing 1000 kg bulk bags of soya beans, rice and oats on a continuous basis into their process. The specification had a number of critical requirements including a system accuracy of <2%, variable discharge rate, 10,000 gauze magnet, discharge height of 1600 mm and a storage capacity of 1500 L.
Plastic crates reach 100 million
06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Fibre King Pty Ltd
Fibre King Crate Erectors have been used to erect nearly 100 million returnable plastic crates since their launch in 2006.
Waste reduction and stock discrepancy management
25 June, 2010 | Supplied by: A&D Australasia Pty Ltd
A&D Australasia has used its weighing and measurement technology and local automation engineering expertise to create a valuable customised solution for one of Australia’s leading beverage producers.
SSI Schaefer Miniload Crane
10 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Schaefer Systems International Pty Ltd
The SSI Schaefer Miniload Crane (SMC) has been designed to optimise storage and retrieval systems in sites with restrictive space concerns. The SMC is suitable for optimising storage volumes and enhancing stock accuracy in sites with limited floor space.
GS1Locatenet
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: GS1 Australia
GS1 has unveiled an electronic location directory that connects purchasers and suppliers around Australia. The central registry, known as GS1Locatenet, improves the speed and accuracy of supply transactions and build traceability in the supply chain. The service is available to all users of global location numbers (GLNs) across all industries.
Fresco 1000 L customised IBCs
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Fresco NZ Ltd
Fresco has designed and manufactured customised bins. At a capacity of 1000 L, the bins are used to store and move blended product around in the critical hygiene area of the factory between the mill, the blenders and the packing lines. The full stainless steel construction, completely polished internally, allows cleaning via wet washing/sterilisation, avoiding product contamination between batches.
Hardy Instruments Enviro bench scales
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Scale Components Pty Ltd
Hardy Instruments’ Enviro bench scales meet the needs of the food and chemical industries for sanitary scales that withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdown environments. The sanitary design and 304 stainless steel construction of the Enviro washdown bench scales help provide a reliable, sanitary, bench scale configuration.
Flexicon combination bulk bag and manual dump weigh batch system
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
A combination bulk bag and manual dump batching system weighs bulk materials that are discharged from bulk bags and/or manually dumped from sacks, boxes and other containers and empties the batch into mobile storage bins.
Accuweigh X-320 waterproof weighing indicator
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Accuweigh Pty Ltd
The Accuweigh X-320 waterproof weighing indicator is completely sealed to eliminate future repairs caused by water ingress. Rated to IP69K, the X-320 waterproof weight indicator is suitable for use in wash down areas and can withstand direct hosing with high pressure water jets (1400 psi) at high temperatures (up to 80°C).
Chep FB3 foldable plastic bin
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: CHEP Australia
Chep has released the FB3 plastic hire bin that is suited to producers and processors of softer fruits and vegetables. The bin is claimed to be longer-lasting, easy to erect, weighs 40 kg and protects product integrity.
Intralox conveyor belt service upgrade
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Intralox Australia Pty Ltd
Intralox has expanded its service levels globally and is now offering a lead time of seven working days for belts assembled from stock components; same day, next day, and three-day shipment services for belts assembled from stock components; and free belt guarantees for all expedited orders. and if Intralox does not ship an expedited belt order on time, then the belt and stock accessories are free of charge (up to USD 10,000) and the expediting fee is waived.
Mettler Toledo Excellence XA precision balances
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd
Controlling coating processes in harsh environments require high-precision weighing. Excellence XA precision balances meet these demands.
Reducing recall risks in the global supply chain
07 April, 2010
Peanut butter, mince and spinach teeming with Salmonella or E. coli … In recent years, high-profile product recalls have underscored a growing problem for manufacturers with global supply chains. The results can be lethal and costs can be enormous.
Labelling and tracing kiwifruit
31 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Intermec Technologies Aust Pty Ltd
A complex web of freight and distribution services exists to service the kiwifruit market both in New Zealand and overseas. With growth in the volume of trade and rising consumer awareness of food safety guidelines, the kiwifruit supply chain encapsulates major logistical challenges that must be met to ensure the New Zealand kiwifruit industry’s competitive position in the marketplace.
Keeping Casella Wines moving
07 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd
Casella Wines, one of Australia’s leading wine exporters, has commissioned the first large-capacity Toyota forklift with a 20-40′ container handler.
