RFID tagging system
17 November, 2005 | Accu-Sort Systems Inc
Accu-Sort Systems, a member of EPCglobal, recently announced the release of its FAST Tag RFID tagging system. Part of Accu-Sort's suite of Flexible Automation Solution Tools, FAST Tag is a turnkey automated solution for placing, tracking and verifying RFID tags on cartons and pallets. FAST Tag also integrates seamlessly into existing material handling and data handling systems, providing a low-risk upgrade path from conventional bar code labelling systems.
Campbell's improves 'print and apply' barcode labels
14 November, 2005 | Aldus - Tronics Pty Ltd
Increasing the efficiency of printing and applying barcode labels to shrink-wrapped shipping trays was one of the jobs on the packaging line at Campbell's Soup plant at Shepparton, in rural Victoria.
Fruit processing
14 November, 2005 | Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
Kronen has released the AS-4 multifunction machine for processing fresh fruit, such as melons, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, kiwis, pineapples and apples.
Powder filler
14 November, 2005 | Amtec Pty Ltd
Amtec has released the Powderpak D480R powder filler designed around the ability to pack powdered product at a rate of up to 480 x 25 kg bags per hour into either multiwall sacks or plastic/poly bags.
Stackable and nestable produce bins
14 November, 2005 | Kiel Industries
Kiel Industries' Tri-Series produce bins are both stackable and nestable.
Bag unloader
14 November, 2005 | Fresco Systems Australasia
The Fresco forklift bulk bag unloader has four fully adjustable sturdy uprights, which allow for any size of bulk bag by removing the retainer pins and adjusting the vertical height of the support frame pockets.
Dairy protein crisps
14 November, 2005 | Fonterra Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Fonterra Cooperative Group has launched a range of natural dairy protein crisps with up to 80% dairy protein content. Dairy protein crisps are used to provide the nutritional benefits of dairy protein with improved mouth feel and texture in a range of health-oriented consumer products.
Marking on backless labels
14 November, 2005 | Unimark Identification Service
Catchpoint has created a backless label which renders the wasteful backing on labels obsolete, thus helping to reduce the 104,200 tonnes of waste produced a year attributed to self-adhesive label production. The company is currently trialing Sherwood Technology's DataLase colour change solution for marking directly onto the backless labels.
Dicing and strip cutting machine
14 November, 2005 | CBS Foodtech
The dicing and strip cutting machine ARGON can reach a hourly capacity between 1500-2350 kg/ hr depending on product. The spacious 96 x 96 x 550 mm cutting chamber can accommodate high volume products, eliminating the task of cutting to size.
330 rapid roll door
14 November, 2005 | Albany Door Systems
Albany Nomafa have released the new 330 series model of Rapid Roll Doors. Combined with a proven Nomafa performance record and an economical price this door has now set the standard in the food industry.
Don't slip up!
13 November, 2005 | Altro Flooring
Altro KR12-30 is the only vinyl safety flooring that has achieved the R12 rating for slip resistance, thus ensuring you meet the Australian Standards for safety for commercial kitchens and food / drink processors.
Pressure decay tester
18 October, 2005 | Applied Measurement Australia
Ateq France has released the F520 for pressure decay testing in production environments.
Solids flowmeter
18 October, 2005 | Analogue & Digital Measurements Pty Ltd
Sankyo Impactline Solids Flowmeters are suited to measuring most solids and powders, from sugar to iron ore. The Sankyo Impactline Flowmeter can measure from as little as 50 kg/h to 10,000 t/h with a high degree of resolution and stability.
Series 660 model rapid roll door
18 October, 2005 | Albany Door Systems
Albany Nomafa series 660 model Rapid Roll Door. This is the door that has set the industry standard. This hard working reliable door will repay the investment many times over.
Collapsible bulk bins
18 October, 2005 | Nayla Pty Ltd
The Nayla KitBin design allows all walls to be completely detached from the pallet, resulting in a container that saves space. The KitBin is a 'transport-friendly' container as five KitBins will fit into the footprint of one, with a height of 1.5 m.
