Confectionary expansion
01 June, 2008
Baker Perkins has introduced a range of processes, equipment and end products, incorporating natural elements such as fruit, which enable confectionary, snack and cereal companies to produce health and indulgence ranges alongside traditional products.
Intelligent management production software
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Marel
Innova software is designed for intelligent production control. The technology is built on the extensive software development experience of Marel Food Systems’ four global brands AEW Delford, Carnitech, Marel and Scanvaegt.
Powered process indicator
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
The DI4WP is a power process indicator mounted in an IP67-rated surface mounting weatherproof enclosure that accepts standard process signals of 4-20 mA and a 0-10 VDC and generates a 4-digit (9999 count) high-contrast LCD (liquid crystal) display of 25 mm digit height with optional backlighting.
Wide surface coverage air knife
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Exair’s 1372 mm Super Air Knife produces a laminar sheet of airflow to blowoff, dry or cool wide surfaces.
Early detection of fish and meat spoilage
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Syft Technologies Ltd
Studies have recently been completed analysing the ability of the Syft Technologies Voice 200 instrument, which utilises the SIFT-MS platform, to detect early spoilage of meats and seafood.
Power measurement and monitoring
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens’ multifunction measuring device — the Sentron PAC3200 — combines a power measuring and monitoring device into one single product.
MEPS-compliant motor series
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
SEW-Eurodrive has extended the DR series of energy-efficient induction motors to 45 kW. The motors will feature an optimised design and include advanced cast-copper rotor technology variants.
Seals eliminate caramelising around shafts
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Woodex Bearing Company Inc
All processors of sugar and products containing sugar are familiar with the problem: the sugar in the process abrades the turning shaft and the packing in the stuffing box.
Modular heat exchanger
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries
Teralba Industries has released a high-flow Dimpleflo Modubloc heat exchanger for processing large volumes, up to 200 t of product per hour and is capable of handling pressures of up to 580 psi/40 bar.
Vision system
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: ControlVision Ltd
In-Sight Micro is a small, smart and easy-to-use vision system. The complete vision system fits into a small package that measures 30 x 30 x 60 mm.
Diaphragm dryer for compressed air
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Metal Work Pneumatic Australia Pty Ltd
The Skillair air service equipment has been expanded to include diaphragm dryers which are used to reduce compressed air’s moisture content by lowering the dewpoint ie, the temperature at which condensate starts to form.
Polystyrene milk bottles
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: BASF Australia Ltd
BASF joined forces with Alpla to create a bottle for milk and yoghurt beverages using impact-resistant polystyrene (PS-I). This demonstrates that polystyrene is an inexpensive alternative when it comes to packaging for this sector.
Air-powered kebab skewer
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Assembly Technologies Pty Ltd
MiVEG semi-automatic kebab skewers can hygienically produce more than 4000 kebabs/h. German beech wood can be used to pierce poultry, vegetables, cheese or meat and the final result still looks like a homemade product.
Thermo-hygrometer
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Protimeter Psyclone is a durable and functional handheld thermo-hygrometer designed to measure relative humidity and temperature in a wide range of environments and applications such as disaster restoration, indoor air quality, HVAC — efficiency monitoring, environmental monitoring.
Process analysers
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Lear Siegler Australasia Pty Ltd
SensoTech LiquiSonic systems can be used to monitor and control liquids in intake lines, reactors, filters, scrubbers, heat exchangers, waste lines, basins and almost anywhere liquid flows, increasing the safety of industrial processes.
