Huge costs of E. coli O157 infections
17 October, 2012Canada has estimated that the long-term health costs associated with E. coli O157 are around $240 million per year.
Slippery coating evicts biofilms
21 August, 2012A new slippery technology that has been shown to prevent more than 99% of bacterial slime from forming on surfaces may prove a boon in food processors’ battles to keep surfaces hygienic.
3M Clean-Trace Data Trending Software Version 5.03
13 August, 20123M Clean-Trace Data Trending Software Version 5.03 allows easy identification of cleanliness and continuous improvement in sanitation programs after samples are taken from the production line.
Eagle Pack 400 HC X-ray inspection system for harsh washdown environments
25 June, 2012Eagle Product Inspection has launched the Eagle Pack 400 HC, an energy-efficient X-ray inspection system designed for easy and efficient cleaning in the harsh washdown environments of the packaged meat, poultry and dairy industries. The system may facilitate compliance with food safety standards regarding plant hygiene.
Ventilex continuous steam sterilising system for decontaminating spices, herbs and seeds
25 June, 2012The Ventilex continuous steam sterilising system is designed for the high-temperature/short-time (HTST) decontamination of spices, herbs and seeds.
GentleJet wine barrel cleaning machine
30 May, 2012As ‘toast’ can be an important factor when making wine, Gamajet has released the GentleJet; a wine barrel cleaning machine that is claimed to provide a thorough clean without damaging the barrel’s toast.
Aussie Super Indy Mk III heavy-duty steam pressure cleaner
22 May, 2012The Aussie Super Indy Mk III heavy-duty steam pressure cleaner is designed for applications where hot water is required to dissolve grease and oil. It is suitable for use in hard and demanding markets like the food industry.
Beginner’s guide to cleaning in place
04 May, 2012 by Chris HoeyCleaning in place offers many benefits to hygienic plant operators. This beginner’s guide reminds us all of the way the systems operate and how further optimisation of the systems is always possible.
Exair Premium Chip Vac compressed air vacuum system
20 March, 2012Exair’s Premium Chip Vac system is used to clean chips or other dry materials from fixtures, floors and work surfaces of machining centres, lathes, saw mills and other industrial equipment.
ABB IRB 120 multipurpose cleanroom industrial robot
08 February, 2012ABB has launched a cleanroom version of its multipurpose industrial robot. The six-axis IRB 120 minimises the potential for contamination of the manufacturing area and the components being processed.
Aussie Scud high-pressure water blaster
22 December, 2011Aussie Pumps has released an addition to its Scud range. The stainless steel Aussie Scud high-pressure water blaster has been designed specifically for cleaning in corrosive environments. The latest version has pressures up to 4000 psi and flows up to 21 L/min.
PA Italia M28E high-pressure wine barrel cleaner
08 November, 2011The PA Italia M28E high-pressure cleaner offers effective cleaning of wine barrels with the added benefit of automatic siphoning and a specially designed holder to secure the unit in place.
Key Diagnostics chemical-free dissolved ozone sanitation
29 September, 2011Key Diagnostics’ range of dissolved ozone systems converts tap water into a fast-acting sanitiser composed of dissolved ozone water. This is not a water treatment system but rather a replacement for traditional chemicals for the sanitation of equipment, floors and walls, and is also approved for direct application to food to reduce bacterial levels.
Manafry Mobile Filtration Services cooking oil filtration service
06 September, 2011 byBrisbane oil filtration company Manafry Mobile Filtration Services has developed an oil purification system that is claimed to remove all fine impurities and filter out total polar compounds (TPCs) from used cooking oils in commercial environments.
Ecolab Exelerate ZTF zero trans fat oil build-up cleaning solution
30 June, 2011 byExelerate ZTF is a cleaning program designed to address zero trans fat oil build-up in food processing environments.
