Banner Engineering EZ-light TL50 beacon tower light
12 January, 2012Micromax Sensors and Automation has available an addition to Banner Engineering’s line of lighting and indicators, the EZ-Light TL50 beacon tower light - a hybrid of the company’s TL50 tower and K50 beacon lights.
Posital Optocode Profinet I/O encoders
20 December, 2011Posital has introduced improved Profinet I/O encoders which, according to the V4 profile, support IRT, RT and NRT data transfer (isochronous real time/real time/non-real time). The revised encoders feature an Ertec200-based platform and reach cycle times as low as 1 ms (IRT) and 10 ms (RT).
Continuous, rather than batch, heating of liquids and semisolids
25 November, 2011Microwave volumetric heating could deliver cost benefits, slash energy consumption and increase efficiency in the food processing industry.
Haydon Kerk G4 36 mm linear actuator
03 November, 2011The Haydon Kerk G4 36 mm linear actuator, is claimed to have a 20% higher output force that allows the 36 mm to replace larger 42 and 46 mm units. It includes a special adaptor plate to allow ‘drop-in’ replacement of larger units.
Boge BC series converters for oil-free compressed air generation
02 November, 2011Boge has launched the BC series converters that are claimed will cost-effectively assist users to efficiently produce absolutely oil-free compressed air to Class 0 (ISO 8573-0) quality.
Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box)
01 November, 2011The Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box) is an interlocking guard system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. Linked to machine controls, the opening of the access door via the MGB will be prevented until the machine has safely stopped.
Class 0 compressed air for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries
27 October, 2011 by Dino AlessioClass 0 compressed air ensures higher product purity and process integrity, minimising the risk of oil contamination being transferred directly to a product being manufactured or interfering with the operation of equipment. Dino Alessio, compressor engineer and National Sales Manager at CAPS Australia, reviews the international standard for compressed air quality and the technology to provide Class 0 air.
Continuous pasteurisation of pouches and trays
07 October, 2011 byA continuous pasteurisation system for ambient pouch and tray packaged food has the potential to deliver product at a lower cost per unit than cans. Compared to current batch-based systems, users can expect increased output and huge savings in water and energy usage.
3M Flip-Top 9 mL (PWS) dilution tubes
20 September, 2011The 3M Flip-Top 9 mL (PWS) dilution tubes supplied with sterile, ready-to-use dilution fluid are suitable for food, water and environmental microbiology testing laboratories.
Scorpion IP67 stainless steel motor
09 September, 2011 byThe Scorpion IP66 stainless steel motor is now to be available in IP67 submersible, 71 up to 100 frame, 2- and 4-pole versions.
In-container sterilisation saves energy
06 September, 2011The Shaka in-container sterilisation process is claimed to produce better ambient preserved foods. It can reduce sterilisation cycle times by some 90% and energy consumption by up to 50%, compared to some conventional batch retort sterilisation processes. Other costs should be comparable with conventional batch processes.
Exair Vortex Tubes for spot cooling
29 August, 2011 byExair’s Vortex Tubes provide a low-cost, reliable, maintenance-free solution to a variety of industrial spot cooling problems. The Vortex Tubes meet the rigorous European Union safety, health and environmental standards and have attained a CE mark.
Boge Compressors SO-2 model, oil-free screw compressors
29 August, 2011 byBoge has launched its second-generation SO series oil-free screw compressors. The SO-2 models in the 110 to 255 kW performance class feature higher efficiency, reduced sound pressure levels and a service-friendly layout. The screw compressors are suited to the food, pharmaceuticals and semiconductor industries where absolutely oil-free compressed air generation is required.
Watson-Marlow 520, 620 and 720 Series peristaltic pumps
29 August, 2011 byWatson-Marlow has introduced three IP66-rated cased peristaltic pumps with certified Profibus DP networking capabilities, namely the 520, 620 and 720 Series.
Wright Flow Technologies Revolution CIP hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump
29 August, 2011 byThe Wright Flow Technologies Revolution CIP (clean in place) hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump features positive displacement technology for the sanitary and industrial markets. By merging the benefits of lobe and circumferential piston technologies into one platform, the pump delivers increased product yield, increased lifetime of components, reduced maintenance costs, with CIP cleanability and higher standards of hygiene.
