Control at margarine plant
11 December, 2006 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
A hybrid Fast/Tools SCADA system designed by Yokogawa Australia will control the new margarine processing line at Atlantic Pacific Foods' Rutherford (NSW) plant
Cartridge filters
11 December, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.ultrawebisalwaysbetter.com/
The Ultra-Web cartridge filters claim to create cleaner, safer air for workers, longer filter life and greater cost savings.
Sugar levy removal welcomed by beverage industry
27 November, 2006
The Australian Beverages Council has welcomed the decision by Treasurer Peter Costello to remove the ‘sugar levy’ of 3¢ a kilo imposed on sugar users since 2003.
Automatic chlorine dioxide compact system
13 November, 2006 | Supplied by: Alldos Oceania Pty Ltd
Alldos has developed the Oxiperm 164 chlorine dioxide preparation system for efficient and safe water disinfection. The Oxiperm 164 D is suitable for diluted solutions and the Oxiperm 164 C is suitable for concentrated components.
Transformer isolation and noise reduction
13 November, 2006 | Supplied by: Systems 22 Pty Ltd
The SNAP-AITM-8 provides eight channels of thermocouple or millivolt input. Each channel can be individually configured to accept a type B, C, D, E, G, J, K, N, R, S, or T thermocouple or a -75 to + 75 mV, -50 to +50 mV, or -25 to +25 mV input.
Online particle size analyser
13 November, 2006 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The Pola 3000 is an online particle monitoring system that has been designed for use in harsh environments. It utilises an image acquisition technology to analyse free-flowing particles from 40 µm to over 100 mm.
Cheese plant ordered
13 November, 2006 | Supplied by: SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
APV has been awarded a contract for one of the largest capacity cheese plant orders it has ever undertaken
Electric meat trimmers
13 November, 2006 | Supplied by: IBEX Industries Pty Ltd
Removing the flex shaft cable drive system to power electric meat trimmers has allowed IBEX to create a meat trimming system which delivers lower operating costs and eliminates cable vibration for operators.
Differential pressure/velocity transmitter
13 November, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.dwyer-inst.com.au/
Dwyer Instruments has released the Series MS differential pressure/velocity transmitter. The transmitter is suitable for measuring differential pressure or velocity in building automation applications.
Wine industry seeks $225 million R&D investment
02 November, 2006
Australia’s wine industry is seeking to boost investment in research and development to $225 million per annum to maintain the edge that new technologies and innovation has given the industry over its global competitors.
Millba makes muffins
11 October, 2006 | Supplied by: Auto-Bake Pty Ltd
Millennium Bakery (Millba) has increased its production capacity after adopting Serpentine continuous baking technology from Auto-Bake
Ultrasonic liquid caustic level measurement
11 October, 2006 | Supplied by: Bintech Systems Pty Ltd
Pulsar Process Management Level Star 110 non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement has been supplied to a major chemical manufacturer, resolving a problem it had in the effective gauging of sodium hydroxide
National strategy improves winery safety
20 September, 2006
A campaign born of cooperation between five Australian states has improved the health and safety of workers at Australia’s wine manufacturers.
Vision verifies packaging at Tip Top Ice Cream
13 September, 2006 | Supplied by: ControlVision Ltd
Tip Top in New Zealand produces around 50 million litres of ice-cream per year out of facilities in Auckland and Christchurch
Heat and serve for fresh produce
13 September, 2006 | Supplied by: SEE
The Simple Steps package for produce is an easy-open, microwaveable package that offers a quick and easy way to steam fresh vegetables in the microwave.
