Grupo Petrópolis grows with Krones
03 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdAs part of its rapid expansion, Grupo Petrópolis - Brazil's second-largest brewing conglomerate - has built two new breweries, each with a capacity of six million hectolitres. Krones won the turnkey order for the two breweries.
How Veuve Clicquot supervises its 400 fermentation tanks
03 March, 2014Veuve Clicquot makes its wine in 400 tanks, each of which is monitored for up to 40 variables. The champagne house has just replacd its 10-year-old supervision system software with a new PcVue system.
Compressed air plus heat recovery for PET bottle production
03 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaThe Schwarzwald-Sprudel PET bottle production plant produces and uses compressed air efficiently thanks to an Atlas Copco compressed air station. Heat from the system is recovered to provide heating throughout the facility.
INSPX ScanTrac Fermata Trio 4″ triple beam pipeline inspection X-ray system
03 March, 2014 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe ScanTrac Fermata Trio 4″ pipeline inspection system from INSPX uses a triple X-ray architecture that uses multiple dimensions to detect any foreign material in the product. The system is capable of speeds of up to 1890 L of product/min.
Nothing but beer leaves Erdinger brewery
28 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRTo ensure no keg filled with caustic lye leaves its brewery, Erdinger Weissbräu installed a FLIR Systems A-Series thermal imaging camera that measures the temperature of every keg before it leaves the conveyor belt of the filling installation.
Preliminary Salmonella detection in 24 hours
28 February, 2014
A newly developed laser-based detection system is able to identify Salmonella, E. coli, Vibrio, Listeria and many more foodborne pathogens in less than 24 hours.
Centec Carbotec-PT inline carbonation monitoring system
27 February, 2014 | Supplied by: B-R Controls Pty LtdCentec's Carbotec-PT inline carbonation monitoring system offers precise, rapid measurement of the carbon dioxide content of carbonated beverages. It is designed for continuous measurement of carbon dioxide in beer, wine, cider and sparkling water.
Spraying Systems TankJet 360 tank and barrel cleaner
27 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Spraying Systems Co Pty LtdThe TankJet 360 tank and barrel cleaner can help beverage manufacturers maintain a strict hygiene regime.
Detex Foodlube lubrication sprays with detectable caps and nozzles
26 February, 2014 | Supplied by: WR&D Wells Pty LtdWells has launched the range of Detex Foodlube sprays. The sprays come with a cap and nozzle which are both metal and X-ray detectable.
Ammeraal Beltech Permaline U2 positioning belt
26 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Rydell Beltech Pty Ltd
Ammeraal Beltech's Permaline U2 positioning belt has full EU and FDA food contact approvals. The pre-printed positioning template on the belt's surface is produced to each customer’s specification.
Treotham Automation Chainflex CF Robot multi-axis robot energy chains
26 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Chainflex CF Robot family of multi-axis robot energy chains transfers energy and data reliably in dynamic applications for popular industrial bus systems, including Profibus, CANbus and Industrial Ethernet.
Kraus & Naimer 6S Series 1.6 mm stainless steel switchgear enclosures
26 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Kraus & Naimer Pty LtdKraus & Naimer has added a 1.6 mm stainless steel enclosure to its 6S Series. The stainless steel enclosures provide rigorous protection for vital switchgear but have the same footprint as plastic versions.
Huber Kältemaschinenbau temperature control hose range
25 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Palomo Pty LtdThe Huber Kältemaschinenbau product portfolio includes temperature control hoses with smooth internal walls which are claimed to improve the flow characteristics and thermal transfer.
Starlite Hybrid Tunnel inline freezing system
25 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Milmeq Pty LtdThe Starlite Hybrid Tunnel is a versatile multi-belt system that combines fluidised bed and airflow technologies. The multiple level conveyor belts can operate at different speeds depending on product requirements.
First product from Fonterra's UHT plant expected in March
24 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdFonterra's new $120 million UHT milk processing facility will be up and running shortly, following 12 months of construction. The site's first Anchor UHT product is expected to roll off the line in March.
