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.
Cocoa bean winnower
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
In cocoa and chocolate manufacture, the dehulling of cocoa beans and preventing nib loss is an important step in order to ensure maximum yield. An optimally functioning dehulling plant ensures clean separation of the nibs and shell.
Slow-release flavours for confectionery
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Ingredient Box
LycoRed has launched a line of slow-release ingredients that may help confectioners retain taste for longer. Chewing gum and chewy lollies ordinarily maintain their good taste for less than 5 mins. LycoRed’s slow-release technologies prolong flavour release, improving the marketability of gums and lollies.
Pipe cleaning
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: STAUFF Corporation Pty Ltd
The Stauff clean system is simple and low cost for removing contaminant from the inside surfaces of pipes, tubes and hoses.
Leak detection system
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: SI Instruments
A non-destructive leak detection system for rigid or flexible packaging has been released by South Australian company SI Instruments.
Static eliminator
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Ex-air’s 48" Super Ion air knife neutralises static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics and 3D shapes.
Conveying poultry
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Intralox Australia Pty Ltd
Intralox has introduced hygienic conveyance solutions for poultry processing and technology for back-of-the-plant case handling applications.
Humidity and temperature transmitter
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Moore Industries
The HTZ Smart HART humidity and temperature transmitter from Moore Industries simultaneously measures temperature and humidity in processes that require extremely close monitoring of humidity, temperature and dewpoint.
Whole poultry pack
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty Ltd
Packaging Automation and Rovipack Packaging Solutions have developed a sealing solution for a dome-style pack for whole chickens.
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.
