Checkweighers
17 February, 2005 | Gilbarco (NZ) Limited
Avery Weigh-Tronix Checkpoint checkweighers automatically check the entire production batch rejecting any non-conforming packs.
Virtual labelling
17 January, 2005 | Domino (Australia) Pty Ltd
With the development of DataLase, Sherwood Technology has produced a virtual labelling technique that eradicates the need to use adhesive labels on packaging.
Stainless steel plate heat exchanger
17 January, 2005 | Alfa Laval Pty Ltd
AlfaNova is a 100% stainless steel plate heat exchanger. It comprises a number of corrugated stainless steel plates, a frame plate, a pressure plate and connections - all in stainless steel of 316 type. All components are bonded together by AlfaFusion, a new technology patented by Alfa Laval. The result is the fusion-bonded plate heat exchanger, a new class of PHE offering extremely high mechanical strength. It is also hygienic, corrosion-resistant and fully recyclable.
Can filling and sealing
17 January, 2005 | JBT FoodTech
FMC FoodTech has introduced the TwinTec that integrates filling and seaming in one machine providing short, gentle can transfer from filling to seaming station.
All-round packaging
17 January, 2005 | JL Lennard Pty Ltd
To meet the multifaceted requirements for flexible packaging versatility, Krones AG is now, with Modulpac, offering a concept providing options for all-round packaging.
Low dust ingredients
17 January, 2005 | Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Danisco has developed a low-dust powder technology for food manufacturers with an eye for a top factory environment. Capa-ble of reducing up to 98% of the dust from dry-blended ingredi-ents, the technology lies behind Danisco's range of low-dust ingredients.
Confectionery cooker
17 January, 2005 | SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
APV Baker's Microfilm confectionery cooker has been upgraded to provide more production flexibility and ease of operation. The cookers are for sugar and sugar-free high boiled and hard candies, including those with the addition of milk and cream.
SS rapid roll doors
17 January, 2005 | Albany Door Systems
Albany Nomafa has released the 300 I series of rapid roll doors for use in the food industry.
FastBack 260E conveyor
17 January, 2005 | Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Claimed to have the fastest travel rates of any comparable conveyor, FastBack 260E is designed for horizontal motion conveying for products requiring high transfer speeds.
Organic dairy concentrates
16 January, 2005 | IMCD Australia Limited
Butter Buds Food Ingredients has introduced a certified organic line of natural butter, cheese and cream concentrates. The products offer the flavour profile of real dairy butter, cheese and cream but add virtually no fat or cholesterol. The natural butter concentrates are produced by liberating the fatty acids in butterfat, then encapsulating into a water soluble powder by spray drying. One unit of Butter Buds yields the flavour strength of 8 to 80 units of butter. Low fat content and very low applications levels mean that this ingredient contributes negligible fat to final formulations.
Minced meat portioning
16 January, 2005 | CFS Australia
Upgrades in CFS' total-concept solution for processing and pack-aging ground meat portions deliver added speed and versatility.
Belt dryers
20 December, 2004 | Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
Heinen belt dryers are used in the food industry for the thermal removal of moisture from unfluidisable or insufficiently fluidisable bulk materials such as pellets, extrudates and paste products. The individually designed single-belt and multi-belt dryers meet requirements of flexibility, automated operation and adaptation options for a variety of products. Heinen belt dryers used in the food industry are also designed, in addition to standard requirements, to meet hygiene, material quality, operational safety and wet cleaning standards.
Sheep scissors
20 December, 2004 | Argus Realcold Limited
Argus Realcold's range of sheep scissors is used in the primary meat processing industry with a variety of models, making them suitable for applications requiring speed, reliability and ease of handling.
Screwcap closures for wine
20 December, 2004 | Amcor Global
Amcor is installing new equipment at its closures plant to produce metal screwcap closures for wine bottles. Production of screwcaps will commence in mid 2005.
Mozzarella cooker
20 December, 2004 | Gold Peg International Pty Ltd
The Mozzarella RotaTherm cooker is now available to manufacture natural or analog Mozzarella cheese.
