Resource management and supply chain visibility
01 August, 2008 | Syscan International Australasia
Syscan International has developed a solution for the cold chain industry: iCE — a wireless RFID device that allows reliable data acquisition based on IEEE 802.15.4.
Sweetening systems
01 August, 2008
Consumers’ growing health consciousness is reflected in the increased focus on the energy content in beverages. No other ingredient, however, pleases quite like sugar. Its sweet taste induces comfort, intensifies flavours, masks off-notes, and provides the body with nourishment. Wild offers beverage manufacturers the ability to cut calorie content without having to sacrifice full-bodied taste, through the use of innovative sweetening systems.
Closures
01 August, 2008 | TCL Hofmann
Based on the success of the DIN 45 closure SK 45/26 MAB MDR and the child-resistant variant SK 45/27 MAB MDR CR, Bericap has developed additional sizes with different technical features and can now offer closures for all thread profiles according to DIN 45, 44 and 60 in a uniform, attractive design for all sizes.
Solid seal system
10 July, 2008 | Spray Nozzle Engineering
With the expandable bung/cam locking system, the Rack-it-Teer makes the wine racking process faster and uses less purging gas. It allows for the filling and emptying of 10 or more barrels to each bottle of purging gas used, assuming gas is used to fill or empty the wine barrel.
Real-time PCR instrument
10 July, 2008 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The BAX Q7 System from Dupont Qualicon with real-time PCR uses DNA-based technology, as well as state-of-the-art probe-based chemistry, for accuracy and sensitivity.
Seals eliminate caramelising around shafts
10 July, 2008 | Woodex Bearing Company Inc
MECO seals are custom-designed and manufactured to each application, and can retrofit most process equipment. The seals incorporate up to 6 mm of shaft run-out capacity into its seal designs. Seals are available either un-split or fully split, to permit installation without removal of drive or bearings.
Integrated aseptic packaging line
01 July, 2008 | Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak iLine is a high-performance aseptic carton packaging solution that takes line integration and automation technology to a new level due to its process control and information management system.
Dosing valve
01 July, 2008 | Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd
Valve manufacturer ASV Stübbe has introduced enhancements to its dosing valve, the ProfiDos 101.
Modular heat exchanger
01 July, 2008 | Teralba Industries
Teralba has released the high-flow Dimpleflo Modublock heat exchanger for processing large volumes, up to 200 t of product/h and is capable of handling pressures of up to 40 bar.
Paperboard sample cutter
01 July, 2008 | IDM Instruments
The IDM Instruments Circular Hand Cutter is suitable for fast, precise and repetitious sample cutting of paper, paperboard, textiles and corrugated and solid fibreboard.
Sanitary metal detector
01 July, 2008 | JL Lennard Pty Ltd
The latest metal detector for the food processing and packaging industry from JL Lennard is the Apex 500, claimed to be the most sensitive, yet easy-to-operate metal detector available.
Flow sensor
01 July, 2008 | Festo Pty Ltd
Capable of operating as a standalone flow sensor, or as part of an MS6 service unit combination, the MS6-SFE features a clearly laid out, backlit LCD showing flow or consumption data combined with a choice of output options.
Screw-feeder weigher
01 July, 2008 | Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Ishida’s multihead weigher with rotary screw feeder can provide the answer to weighing difficult-to-handle high adhesive products such as raw meat, raw fish and cooked pasta.
Lean production management
01 July, 2008 | GE Intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has available its latest version of its Proficy Tracker software that helps companies realise lean initiatives by managing the execution of orders and the related flow of materials.
On-conveyor metal detector
01 July, 2008 | Perfect Packaging
Mesutronic has released the Transmetron 05 CI, a metal detector suitable for inspecting products along a conveyor belt.