Guarding your safety — functional safety for food processors
29 May, 2017 by Jorgen Saxeryd, Safety products and functional safety advisorAn engineer was trapped by machinery while examining a conveyor belt, suffering major injury and ongoing nerve damage. After an investigation revealed that had a guard been in place this accident could have been prevented, the employer, a large UK food manufacturer, was fined £800,000. The moral of this — every food and beverage processing plant must develop and have comprehensive safety procedures in place.
Gates PolyChain GT Carbon synchronous drive system
24 May, 2017The Gates PolyChain GT drive system is particularly suited to food industry applications thanks to its high torque load capability which is claimed to exceed that of roller chains.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group MasoSine Certa pump
23 May, 2017The Certa pump is suitable for the clean pumping of all food and beverage products.
NORD nsd tupH aluminium drives
22 May, 2017NORD Drivesystems nsd tupH aluminium drives offer permanent corrosion resistance with a sealed surface conversion system.
Why you need to visit CSIRO at foodpro 2017
17 May, 2017Visitors to foodpro should be sure to visit CSIRO's booth, where you may be able to sample some ready-to-eat meals prepared using CSIRO's world-first, patented innovation in high-pressure thermal sterilisation.
A matter of time
16 May, 2017How high-strength 3D parts printing saves a tea bag manufacturer time and money.
Hydro-Mec stainless steel motor/gearbox unit
16 May, 2017Hydro-Mec has launched a completely stainless steel motor/gearbox unit. The motor and gearbox are said to solve problems on the production line including corrosion, poor hygiene, contamination in food and even health inspector visits.
TEMA stainless steel IP67/IP69K IEC motors
15 May, 2017TEMA stainless steel IEC motors are designed and manufactured to operate in extreme conditions with high ambient temperatures, high humidity, steam, water, etc.
You can't vacuum pack without a vacuum pump — how to select energy-efficient vacuum supply for meat-processing plants
10 May, 2017The correct selection of vacuum generation systems substantially influences the operational reliability and economic efficiency of the packaging process. Depending on the size of the plant and the production quantities involved, there are a number of vacuum supply options.
TEMA stainless steel IP67 milk pump motor
10 May, 2017TEMA has released a stainless steel IP67 milk pump motor that is suitable for the dairy industry.
Omron S8BA series DC-DC uninterruptible power supply
08 May, 2017Omron's S8BA series of DC-DC uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) is designed to produce a steady 24 VDC output for industrial-purpose computers (IPC) and controllers. The compact UPS offers equipment stability.
McCain's Belgian subsidiary chooses US$9 million worth of kit
01 May, 2017Lutosa has chosen the equipment it needs for a new frozen French fries line.
RS Components Pro explosion-proof enclosure range
03 April, 2017The RS Pro range of painted die-cast aluminium enclosures has been designed for use where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere. Offering ATEX and IECEx certification, the series has been built to provide a high-quality yet cost-effective protective option for equipment deployed in hazardous environments.
Dynapumps Dry Scroll Vacuum Pumps
01 April, 2017Dynapumps' range of scroll pumps are oil-free, compact, quiet and capable of creating high levels of clean, dry vacuum by utilising the oscillation of two intertwining scrolls.
Making better batch-fried chips
31 March, 2017An integrated frying, seasoning and packing system has helped Preziosi Food enter the batch-fried chips market.
