Boge Compressors SO-2 model, oil-free screw compressors
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
Boge 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.
Merck Millipore Duopath Verotoxin test for EHEC in food
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Ltd
Infection by the EHEC (enterohaemorrhagic ) E. coli pathogen is thought to be spread primarily through the consumption of contaminated food.
Wright Flow Technologies Revolution CIP hybrid circumferential piston and lobe pump
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Stevco Seals and Pumps Victoria Pty Ltd
The 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.
Dwyer Instruments Series SPPM Smart Programmable Panel Meter
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series SPPM Smart Programmable Panel Meter is a configurable, full-colour display that can be used in a variety of applications. Utilising a USB connection, the panel meter can be configured with downloadable software, using any computer running Windows-based software.
ABB motor and gear unit packages
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has released a comprehensive offer of motor and gear unit packages that enables robot integrators to create custom solutions for work piece positioners, robot carriers, track motions, servo guns and indexing conveyers. The motor and gear units are designed to optimise cost-efficiency and performance and to simplify integration and operation.
Dwyer Instruments Series GWB Guided Wave Radar Transmitter for Solids
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series GWB Guided Wave Radar Transmitter for Solids is a level transmitter providing an analog and switching output (4 to 20 mA as well as an NC SPST switch output) to provide continuous level indication of powder bulk material.
Sick ColorRanger E high-speed 3D camera
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
3D imaging is ideal where height, shape or volume is of importance for the production process. However, to make a complete quality or grading decision, it is often necessary to also consider the colour of the parts produced. This is, for instance, common in grading of fruits and vegetables, shape and baking degree verification of baked goods, and fill level and colour verification in beverages. By considering both 3D and colour aspects, more reliable decisions can be made which improve the product quality and reduce waste.
Kronen Vortex sanitising waterflow system for fresh-cuts
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
The Kronen Vortex sanitising waterflow system claims germ reduction on fresh-cut products.
Dosing oil into vegetable trays at Lea Green Foods
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
UK-based Lea Green Foods is using innovative peristaltic pump technology to dose oil into vegetable trays with both precision and cleanliness.
Kronen AS 16 automatic apple peeling and slicing machine
26 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
The Kronen AS 16 automatic apple peeling and slicing machine is suitable for processing apples with diameters from 60-120 mm. It is able to peel, slice or segment and core up to 2000 apples/h. Switching from one apple size to another size can be easily set within 2 min online at the machine during the peeling process (no further auxiliary tool is needed).
Heat and Control Universal Product Cooker
24 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Hard bite-style potato chips get their desirable extra crunchy texture from the unique oil temperature profile produced by batch fryers. But the limitations of producing such chips in batches of only a few hundred kilograms per hour has previously required processors to install multiple batch fryers.
Cattle tick vaccine a step closer
17 August, 2011
Australian scientists believe they may be a step closer to finding a cattle tick vaccine that could save the national cattle and dairy industries approximately $175 million per annum and reduce the need for pesticides.
Arrow Scientific FeedChek test for detecting MBM in cattle feed
16 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
The FeedChek test is designed to detect MBM in cattle feed to assist users to comply with regulations to prevent the spread of mad cow disease.
New freeze-dry method good for processing fish
03 August, 2011
A freeze-dry technique could potentially be applied to add value to meat components considered to be less appealing.
The global foodborne disease crisis
02 August, 2011
Recently, a virulent strain of enterohaemorrhagic E. coli caused around 50 deaths and sickened more than 4000 across Europe, the majority in Germany. The source of the infections is believed to have been organic fenugreek sprouts grown from contaminated seeds. As a result of this deadly outbreak, new regulations, improved surveillance and disease prevention strategies, particularly pertaining to produce, will likely emerge throughout the world.
