Powdered food hoses
29 October, 2009 byTrelleborg Industrial Hose has launched a compound for food hoses that prevents the accelerated wear usually associated with static dissipation when transferring powdered foodstuffs. Following extensive laboratory tests and in applications with end-users, the company can offer a white food-grade compound that is conductive enough to dissipate static electrical charges, according to ISO 8031, while meeting the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 177.2600. Critical tests with sugar have given good results, proving the service life of the hose is increased tenfold when compared to a non-conductive white food-grade hose.
Heavy-duty polyurethane seal
22 October, 2009 byOz Seal has developed a heavy-duty polyurethane seal, the Oz Ultra Performance Polymer that is claimed to be more flexible than the existing Oz Super Red Polymer. The Oz Ultra Performance Polymer is designed for use in heavy-duty hydraulic applications requiring high levels of precision positioning.
Lubricants for spiral freezers, coolers and proofers
22 October, 2009 byAshworth Spiralube range is a complete line of specially formulated lubricants, claimed to reduce maintenance and increase the operating life of spiral freezers, coolers and proofers. The line includes food-grade penetrating oil, food-grade belt oil, food-grade bearing grease and gear oil. Each product is labelled to clearly identify the defined application and, when used at the recommended intervals, spiral performance can be optimised and the operating life increased.
Food machinery lubricant
31 August, 2009 byFood and beverage manufacturers need machinery lubricants to be clean, translucent and approved for incidental food contact, as well as non-tacky for frequent washdown of equipment. Lubrication Engineers’ Sheerplex food grade lubricant is a multipurpose grease that meets all of these needs.
Visual grease identification
31 August, 2009 byThe Lubrication Engineers Clear Grease Guns are clear grease tubes that allow users to have full, visual grease identification, therefore avoiding grease cross contamination errors.
Field communicator
06 July, 2009 byThe Emerson 375 Field Communicator is an intrinsically safe handheld communicator that supports all HART and Foundation fieldbus devices from all suppliers.
Flow promotion liners for bulk materials handling
06 July, 2009The Matrox UHMWPE family of flow promotion liners for bulk materials handling is based on a premium grade of UHMWPE sheet specifically developed by Rochling for bulk handling applications. Matrox assists in reducing typical flow problems of bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes, truck beds and other applications.
Orange juice extractor
03 July, 2009 byBertuzzi Food Processing has released what it claims is the largest industrial orange juice extractor.
Bead mill
03 July, 2009 byRomaco FrymaKoruma has released the CoBall MS 18, an annular gap bead mill, used for the finest grinding of chemical and pharmaceutical products down to the nano range. Products can be changed quickly, easily and with minimal product loss.
Membrane modules
03 July, 2009 byKoch Membrane Systems has released its HpHT ultrafiltration membranes that are cleanable at a temperature of 85 °C and a pH of between 2.0 and 12.5, thus removing the need to use chlorine-based cleaning agents.
Steam jacketed cooking vessels
03 July, 2009 bySpecifying for industrial-size cooking kettles requires close attention to heating processes, product carried and operating temperature. ASSDA Accredited Inox Fabrications Australia designs and manufactures steam jacketed cooking kettles from 250 to 2000 L capacity.
Sealing compound
01 April, 2009 byTrelleborg Sealing Solutions’ Turcon MF6 compound has been listed by NSF International as conforming to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 51 — Food Equipment Materials.
Acrylamide mitigation
01 April, 2009 byDSM Food Specialties’ PreventASe has been given regulatory approval for its use as a processing aid in Australia and New Zealand. This latest approval for PreventASe opens up a key market; clearly demonstrating its commercial viability and international application as an effective method of acrylamide mitigation.
IBC spill containment system
31 March, 2009 byThe one-piece polyethylene Safe-Equip IBC 2000i Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) spill containment unit features a 144 x 142 cm footprint to fit most 1000 L IBC dispensing units. It also includes a 19 L pail holder for quick, easy dispensing into smaller containers. Polyethylene construction ensures that no rust or corrosion will occur. UV stabilised resin provides further benefits to the whole of life performance of the product.
Valve labelling
01 August, 2008Praher Valves has released a colour-coded labelling system for valves and pipe clips.
