Exair atomising spray nozzles
26 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Exair’s atomising spray nozzles are internal mix nozzles that atomise fluids in a range of spray patterns for a variety of uses. They combine liquid and compressed air to create a mist of atomised liquid that can be easily adjusted to meet the needs of an application.
Dwyer EMMA environmental multifunction meter
24 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The model EMMA environmental multifunction meter measures humidity, temperature, air velocity, air flow, sound and light measurements in the one instrument. The large, dual-line 4-digit LCD shows both the current and average reading. For reading measurements in dimly lit areas, the display has a built-in back light. Besides measuring the current and average reading, the meter allows the user to read the minimum, maximum and differential measurement for each of the parameters. Included with the meter is the carrying case, rubber boot, battery and tripod.
Turck LI-Q17 miniature linear displacement sensor
23 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Designed for very short measuring ranges between 50 and 200 mm, Turck has developed a miniature linear displacement sensor, the LI-Q17, uniting all the positive qualities of customary measuring systems in one solution. The LI-Q17 doesn’t work with a magnetic locator but with the resonant circuit measuring principle, where an object’s position is detected via an inductive oscillating system, consisting of a condenser and a coil. The sensor is able to work reliably where the functionality of a magnetic position device is massively affected by electromagnetic fields - caused by large motors or welding plants.
Beamex MC5 Multifunction NATA Calibrator
21 April, 2011 | Supplied by: TechRentals
TechRentals has introduced the Beamex MC5 Multifunction NATA Calibrator into its test and measurement rental fleet.
Leuze Electronic AMS 300i laser distance measurement
16 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
The laser distance measurement systems AMS 300i from Leuze Electronic offers a selection of integrated interfaces.
Smith & Loveless Pista Works headworks package wastewater system
15 April, 2011 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater Solutions
The Pista Works headworks package from Smith & Loveless is a pre-engineered packaged wastewater headworks system combining screening, grit removal and grit washing into one integrated system.
Urschel Laboratories CC-DL cheese shredder
01 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd
The Urschel Laboratories CC-DL cheese shredder has the same overall operating principle as the industry-standard Model CC-D, but with a larger 32″ cutting zone enclosure.
Getting a cold beer at a sporting event
24 March, 2011
Getting a beer at major sporting venues around Australia is something most sports fans take for granted. From Sydney’s ANZ Stadium to the MCG, and Etihad Stadium in Melbourne to SunCorp Stadium in Brisbane, getting a cold beer quickly is an essential part of being at major events. But getting a constant flow of cold beer throughout the stadium takes some pretty sophisticated infrastructure.
Buzzwords in beverage marketing
24 March, 2011
Rising consumer interest in health and naturalness is being strongly reflected in new product activity in the global soft drinks market.
Reducing fruit juice decanting time
24 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
Cavitation and noise issues initially prompted industry-leading beverage giant Halewood International to seek an alternative to its existing centrifugal pumps when decanting sugars and fruit juice concentrates from tankers arriving at its UK headquarters in Merseyside. Installing three sinusoidal pumps proved successful in a number of ways, not least because unloading times for sugars have been halved and, for syrups, more than quartered.
Optimising the efficiency of VSD air compressors
24 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
Variable speed drive (VSD) technology is increasingly being deployed in many air compressor applications to cater for variable loads. As a result, developments for the motor/drive component and the compressor itself continue to improve. Sean Richardson, Product Manager with WEG Australia, and Andrew Dove, Product Development Manager with Sullair Australia, discuss the implications of the WEG motor/drive technology incorporated into Sullair’s Champion range of VSD air compressors.
3M Petrifilm Aqua Plates
10 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
3M Food Safety has launched the Petrifilm Aqua Plates which have been designed for testing bottled water in beverage and food processing plants.
Cleanroom technology ensures longer-lasting produce
10 March, 2011Current consumer demand is for fresh food products but also, paradoxically, for foods that keep for longer. In response to this, cleanroom technology is changing to ensure hygienic preparation and processing of food products to allow foods to be stored for longer without spoiling. By preparing and packaging foods in germ-free conditions, products can keep for up to 50% longer.
Scientists hope to manipulate microbial communities
01 March, 2011
Cornell scientists hope to shape microbial communities to produce liquid biofuels and other useful products.
‘Rechargeable’ antimicrobial surfaces for gaskets, conveyor belts and more
28 February, 2011
A thin antimicrobial layer which can be recharged with bleach is being tested for efficacy on stainless steel food processing and handling equipment surfaces. If the system proves as successful on the large scale as it has in the laboratory it will add a new food safety weapon to the food manufacturer’s armoury.
