Lubricants from vegetable oil
24 October, 2012Production of epoxides made from domestic vegetable oils is already at pilot-plant stage.
Simplot gets an ‘A’ with IBP
24 October, 2012Since rolling out Oliver Wight’s Integrated Business Planning across its business, Simplot Australia’s service levels are up at 98% and inventory has been significantly cut.
Riggs Autopack makes mashed potato even simpler
18 September, 2012Who would’ve thought mashed potato could be complicated? Seemingly the simplest of foods, mashed potato can be a difficult customer for producers of ready meals.
Matrix Process Solutions air-operated diaphragm pump range
03 August, 2012Matrix Process Solutions has recently added to its portfolio the Australian-manufactured range of air-operated diaphragm pumps designed and built by Pumps 2000 in Newcastle.
Munters Quantum desiccant drying wheel
20 July, 2012The Quantum rotor, from Munters, is a high-performing desiccant drying wheel (rotor) that can dehumidify ambient air to very dry conditions (eg, from 12 to 2 g/kg) without the use of a pre-cooler.
Bürkert mxCONTROL 8620 multiparameter controller for water treatment systems
16 May, 2012Bürkert's multiparameter controller, mxCONTROL 8620, is designed to automate the control of process variables within a water treatment system. The 8620 integrates control, monitoring and display features, as well as data and event logging functions, into a compact unit. It is suitable for primary water treatment processes or ancillary processes in manufacturing, mining and general industry.
tna intelli-flav 3c seasoning and flavouring system
12 April, 2012The tna intelli-flav 3c is a one piece system suitable for both wet and dry seasoning and flavouring that provides even coverage at throughput rates of up to 500 kg/h for a variety of applications.
Prozess: generating “bankable process improvements” for manufacturers
07 March, 2012A joint initiative of a German engineering firm and Australia’s largest industrial automation and control systems integration company is generating returns on investment for manufacturers in months, rather than years.
Stalam Radio Frequency defrosting systems
02 March, 2012Stalam Radio Frequency (RF) defrosting systems are tempering, softening and defrosting systems for food products including, meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables. The systems are available in Australia and New Zealand from Heat and Control.
Marukome One Shot miso dispenser
20 January, 2012Marukome has launched its miso soup server, the One Shot.
ifm Hygienic Pt100 sensors
22 September, 2011The Hygienic Pt100 sensors with 4-wire connection have been added to ifm’s temperature probe range. Features include: available as probe sensor or with integrated Tri-Clamp process connection; probe diameter 6 mm; robust stainless steel housing with IP68 and IP69K protection ratings; high-pressure resistance for different application areas; and precise temperature measurement using a Pt100 sensor element, class A.
Swift CableMate and CableBuddy magnetic cable and hose hangers
07 September, 2011 bySwift Metal Services has expanded its range of brackets and components with the introduction of relocatable, magnetic hanging brackets for cables, hoses and pneumatic lines.
Hydrotek stainless steel, high-pressure hose reels
29 August, 2011 byThe Hydrotek range of stainless steel, high-pressure hose reels combines high pressure, steam capability and resistance to corrosion.
Ecolab DryExx GF conveyor lubricant
21 July, 2011 byDryExx GF is a conveyor lubricant specifically designed for use with glass bottles on steel conveyor belts. It is claimed that the lubricant saves up to 80% of the water used when compared to traditional wet lubricants but still achieves the highest possible hygiene levels and does not compromise efficiency.
NORD Severe Duty (NSD) and Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) corrosion protection coatings
30 June, 2011 byNORD Severe Duty (NSD) and NORD Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) enhanced corrosion protection coatings are now available on the Australian market. The coatings are USDA H1 approved and are suitable for almost all food manufacturing plants. Other applications include all areas involving chemical washdown and corrosive environments.
