Managing cockroaches
09 December, 2007 | Rentokil Pest Control
Cockroaches breed prolifically and can carry salmonella so it is vital to control them in any food preparation or processing areas.
Carbonator
12 November, 2007 | Winemaking Supplies & Services
The Carbofresh carbon dioxide dosing unit can be used to dose small quantities of carbon dioxide into wine to freshen the product, intensify the flavour, and give elegance, particularly to white wines.
High-speed 100 cpm case packers
12 November, 2007 | HBM Packaging Technologies
OCME Srl and HBM Packaging Technologies have released a series of Altair Wraparound Case Packers which can reach speeds of up to 100 cartons per minute.
Digital handheld pocket refractometers
12 November, 2007 | Bio-Strategy - Part of DKSH Group
The PAL range of digital pocket refractometers from Atago combines high performance with convenience. The PAL's compact size and light weight of only 100 g allows users to easily carry it and use it in the laboratory, the factory or out in the field.
Portable terminals for industrial weighing
12 November, 2007 | Mettler-Toledo Ltd
Mettler Toledo has added the IND221 and IND226 large-display terminals to its existing line of products. These terminals feature a large LED display and easy-to-use keypads and are suitable for checkweighing, counting and classifying.
Weighing terminals
12 November, 2007 | Scale Components Pty Ltd
The Systec range of weighing terminals is designed for an extensive range of industrial applications. Selected models can be programmed to meet specific applications and customer requirements. The terminals are housed in compact stainless steel enclosures protected to IP65. The IT1000, IT3000 and IT8000 terminals are pattern approved for legal trade measurement in Australia by the National Measurement Institute (NMI).
Nutrition/ingredient labelling software
12 November, 2007 | Elgenio Ltd
Label Live is a software product that calculates the ingredient listing, nutrition information and allergen declaration for products based on information entered only once for each raw material. Any time the formulation is changed, the software will recalculate the ingredient listing etc, cutting the time it would otherwise take to do this task every time a product is reformulated.
Stainless steel adjustable incline conveyors
12 November, 2007 | ADM Packaging Automation
ADM Packaging Technology has released a modular incline conveyor. It is engineered for maximum quality and versatility using the Intralox grade of belts.
Distributions systems
12 November, 2007 | TNA Solutions Pty Ltd
TNA has introduced ROFLO, a distribution system which claims to push product breakage and flavour loss to all-time lows.
Hygienic inclined flight
12 November, 2007 | Intralox Australia Pty Ltd
Intralox has released its Series 850 100 mm Streamline flight module, designed for use with the Series 850 SeamFree Minimum Hinge flat top belt.
Lab water chillers
10 November, 2007 | Matsu Chilling Systems
Summit Matsu Chilling Systems has redesigned its range of small lab water chillers for undercounter use.
Vacuum holds vibrator in place
10 October, 2007 | Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Emptying hoppers can be a chore when the product doesn't want to come out. The usual method is hammering, or better, use a vibrator, properly sized and with the correct action.
Vacuum system for palletising
10 October, 2007 | Griffiths Components Pty Ltd
Vuototecnica includes the Octopus system in its range, the answer to the need for operational flexibility for palletising robots and vacuum-operated handling systems. This system allows any object of any shape and kind, except those with excessive transpiration, to be supported without having to change or position suction pads, even when their surface covers only 5% of the entire suction surface; the maximum weight of the load to be lifted will naturally be in proportion to the lifting surface.
Thermal ribbons
10 October, 2007
Image thermal ribbons provide a cost-effective bar code label printer ribbon alternative using high-quality materials required in high-speed quality label printing. A full range of thermal ribbons is available locally for the Australian and New Zealand market. The ribbons are internationally approved by the leading label printer manufacturers.
Sort by chlorophyll level
10 October, 2007 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
FluoRaptor is a fluorescence-sensing laser sorter designed to maximise the detection and removal of defects, extraneous vegetable matter (EVM) and foreign material (FM) based on differing levels of chlorophyll as well as colour, size and shape. The sorter achieves good product quality and speeds product changeover for processors of fresh cut products and a variety of fresh and frozen vegetables and potato products.
