Horizontal motion conveyor
01 June, 2008 | Heat and Control Pty Ltd
The Fastback 90E conveyor from Heat and Control combines a small and powerful drive unit with a wide variety of pan sizes to improve transfer and distribution for a diverse range of applications.
Booklet explains food labels
01 June, 2008 | New Zealand Food Safety
A booklet from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) aims to make understanding the labels on food packaging more meaningful. ‘Understanding food labels’ is free.
Robot control
01 June, 2008 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has enhanced its IRC5 controller operating system with the release of RobotWare 5.10.
Probiotics for immune health
01 June, 2008 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Probiotic cultures from Danisco bring opportunities to deliver good health and wellbeing. The Howaru probiotic range includes documented formulations that enhance immune health and reduce cold and flu symptoms.
Diaphragm dryer for compressed air
01 June, 2008 | 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.
Power measurement and monitoring
01 June, 2008 | Siemens Ltd
Siemens’ multifunction measuring device — the Sentron PAC3200 — combines a power measuring and monitoring device into one single product.
Modular heat exchanger
01 June, 2008 | 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.
Real-time ingredient traceability
01 June, 2008 | Lawson Software Australia Pty Ltd
Lawson M3 Trace Engine 3.0 is designed to help companies in the food and beverage industries improve product quality and help prevent and manage potential food safety and quality risks.
Metric-mounted bearings catalogue
01 June, 2008 | Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Baldo has published a technical catalogue detailing its broad range of Dodge-brand metric-mounted bearings.
Powered process indicator
01 June, 2008 | Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
The DI4WP is a power process indicator mounted in an IP67-rated surface mounting weatherproof enclosure that accepts standard process signals of 4-20 mA and a 0-10 VDC and generates a 4-digit (9999 count) high-contrast LCD (liquid crystal) display of 25 mm digit height with optional backlighting.
Weight recording
01 June, 2008 | Newcastle Weighing Services
Nuweigh Australia has released a weight data logging scale for quality assurance checking in the processing area. The JAC 320 scale is portable and manufactured for washdown areas where accuracy of weight readings is essential.
Data collection computer for cold storage applications
01 June, 2008 | LXE Australia Pty Ltd
LXE has released what it claims is the smallest and lightest, wireless handheld data collection computer for cold storage.
Fruit and vegetable sorting
01 June, 2008 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
The Key Technology Manta high-volume, high-performance sorter features a 2 m wide scan area that increases throughput within a space-saving footprint.
High acid ambient distribution still drinks
01 June, 2008 | Tetra Pak
A Tetra Top packaging solution for high acid ambient distribution (HAAD) still drinks is now available. Tetra Top for HAAD is a flexible, attractive and cost-effective packaging solution that enables manufacturers to produce, distribute and sell high acid still drinks such as ice tea, fruit drinks and sports drinks without using the chilled chain. The ambient still drinks market stands at 100 million litres and is growing, providing producers with many new growth opportunities.
Egg replacement
01 June, 2008
Gum Technology has released a line of hydrocolloid and stabiliser blends that can be used to replace eggs in custards, doughs and baked goods.

