Table talk
13 July, 2007 | Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Using two electric vibrating motors has long been the usual method of getting a true vertical action in a vibrating table. This is a good system when the application doesn't change, but often the table may be used for many purposes. This then means that either a compromise is needed between the various applications or a variable speed motor is required.
Robotic partnering
13 July, 2007 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
Recognising that few plant engineers within manufacturing companies have the prerequisite skills to integrate robots into existing and new plant, ABB Robotics has established its Partner Network of experienced experts in robotics and automation integration.
Flooring technology
13 July, 2007 | BASF Construction Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd
Ucrete DP uses heavy-duty polyurethane resin technology that combines extreme floor durability with a non-slip finish.
Detect bone in chicken fillets
13 July, 2007 | Marel
The Marel SensorX system analyses each chicken fillet for bone content. The easy-to-operate system displays detected bones on a display terminal for easy removal.
Hybrid yeast
13 July, 2007 | AB Mauri
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has produced a hybrid wine yeast strain using non-GMO techniques to increase flavour and aroma diversity in wine, as well as increasing palate intensity, mouthfeel and fruit concentration. This stable hybrid strain, AWRI 1503, was developed by mating a closely related Saccharomyces kudriavzevii yeast with AWRI 838, which has the same parentage as the efficient, reliable fermenter Maurivin PDM.
Hygienic conveying
13 June, 2007 | Intralox Australia Pty Ltd
Intralox's Clean Team claims to deliver conveyor sanitation technology that reduces cleaning time and water usage compared to manual cleaning. The Intralox SeamFree family of belts, which includes the Series 800, Series 850 and the Series 1650 SeamFree Minimum Hinge Flat Top belt, effectively channels water and debris away from the hinges and to the edge of the belt. The EZ clean in llace system with Angled EZ Clean Sprockets provides maximum cleaning efficiency in the belt underside, sprockets and shafts.
Online pH and salt
13 June, 2007 | Metrohm Australia & New Zealand
The Metrohm ProcessLab is an at-line analyser that follows on from the success of the Titrando range of laboratory titrators. The system uses the Titrando titrator and tiamo software.
Injectors
13 June, 2007 | Vemag Australia Pty Ltd
The Fomaco M3 series injectors can be used to inject brines, marinades and proteins into poultry, pork, beef and fish products. The injectors are available with one, two or three needle bridges depending on the level of injection and tenderising process required.
Drain management program
13 June, 2007 | JohnsonDiversey Australia Pty Ltd
The ElimineX Drain Management Program is a complete system that eliminates and controls biofilm and food-borne bacteria like listeria that thrive in the drains in food processing environments.
Keeping factory air and premises clean
13 June, 2007 | Donaldson Australasia Pty Ltd
For businesses involved in handling or production of food products, keeping plant air free from dust, mist and fumes is fundamental to preserving worker health and wellbeing. Clean air is also vital to upholding the stringent cleanliness levels necessary for the provision of high quality food products.
UNIVERSAL top load case packer for difficult-to-handle products
13 June, 2007 | HBM Packaging Technologies
Goodman Packaging Equipment from Chicago, USA is one the global leaders for top load case packing machinery.
Blow-moulded retort containers
13 June, 2007 | Gilpin and Co
Gilpin and Company has been awarded exclusive distribution rights in Asia-Pacific for Silgan Plastics Corporation's OMNI injection blow-moulded retort containers. The multilayer, high-barrier plastic bowls and cylinders (cups) are designed for shelf stable processed foods that can be heated in a microwave oven and served. Silgan's OMNI retort containers are suitable for categories like soup and prepared entrees because they are lightweight, portable and, above all, microwaveable. Consumers have embraced the convenience this packaging format offers.
Cellulose-based films
13 June, 2007 | Innovia Films Pty Ltd
The NatureFlex range of biodegradable cellulose-based films is derived from renewable resources which are certified to meet the European norm EN 13432, American ASTM D6400 and Australian AS4736 standards for compostable packaging. NatureFlex is also registered with the US Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to carry the official compostable logo.
Sanitary accumulator
13 June, 2007 | Garvey Corporation
Garvey's Infinity Series accumulators provide high-speed, low backpressure accumulation for production lines, which was previously difficult, due to product instability and/or susceptibility to damage.
Green tea extracts for meats
13 June, 2007 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Danisco has introduced Guardian Green Tea Extracts, specifically selected for their antioxidative properties on heat-treated meat and poultry products. Green tea is traditionally positioned as a flavour agent used mostly in beverages. Danisco is using the antioxidative properties of green tea to effectively protect the shelf life of meat and poultry products. According to scientific and application data from Danisco Food Protection Center in Brabrand, Guardian Green Tea Extracts are demonstrating flavour performances on meat products that are superior than synthetic antioxidants such as BHA.
