NORD Severe Duty (NSD) and Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) corrosion protection coatings
30 June, 2011 byNORD Severe Duty (NSD) and NORD Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) enhanced corrosion protection coatings are now available on the Australian market. The coatings are USDA H1 approved and are suitable for almost all food manufacturing plants. Other applications include all areas involving chemical washdown and corrosive environments.
Econokeys EK-SM Series fully sealed mouse
03 May, 2011 byThe Econokeys EK-SM Series fully sealed mouse is suitable for use in medical, laboratory and industrial environments.
Detectamet metal-detectable products
02 May, 2011 byCK Safety has recently introduced an extensive line of metal detectable products to reduce the risk of product contamination during production.
On Site Generating Solutions Pressure Swing Adsorption nitrogen plants
22 February, 2011 byOn Site Generating Solutions offers an extensive range of nitrogen gas generators (PSA and membrane systems) to meet the flow and purity requirements of beverage, food processing and packaging applications.
iglidur C210 plain bearing polymer
22 February, 2011Increasingly, extreme cleaning cycles are being used in the drinks bottling, food processing and packaging industries. More new, aggressive or more highly concentrated chemicals are used in order to meet the demanding requirements of hygiene and cleanliness and reduce machine downtime.
Ecolab DryExx GS conveyor lubricant
07 January, 2011 byDryExx GS is a dry conveyor lubricant formulated for glass packaging on stainless steel or mixed conveyors used in the beverage, brewery and food processing industries. The high-performance lubricant, when used in conjunction with Ecolab’s control system, is claimed to reduce water use in conveyor lines by as much as 97% and also helps enhance workplace safety.
Thornhill heat exchanger testing and gaskets
07 January, 2011 byThornhill New Zealand, in addition to supplying gaskets, provides advice on the best material for applications and works with clients on the process and cleaning of heat exchangers to increase gasket life.
Counter-Pen combination marker and digital counter
31 August, 2010Counter-Pen is a combination marker and digital counter designed for the laboratory and plant. Each time a black mark is made with the felt-tipped pen, it automatically sounds a beep and the LCD displays the count. It can be used to count cell growths on petri dishes, inventory parts and tally samples received.
Bizerba Ceraclean ceramic surface for cutting machines
06 July, 2010 byBizerba has introduced a ceramic surface finish for cutting machines. Originally developed for use in aeronautical engineering and the computer industry, the surface is claimed to make cutting machines more robust, efficient and corrosion resistant.
Sperian Protection chainmesh gloves
06 July, 2010 bySperian Protection has released a range of chainmesh gloves that combine strength, reliability and safety to ensure workers’ increased comfort and protection. Designed to provide workers with total protection in the most extreme working environments, the gloves are lightweight, ergonomic and made of high-quality stainless steel to strict ISO 9002 safety standards.
Ramex retractable, manual rewind and motor rewind hose reels
04 May, 2010 byThe Ramex range of retractable, manual rewind and motor rewind hose reels ensures high performance, durability and hygiene for any work site.
Australian Food Processing Suppliers Association membership open
04 March, 2010The Australian Food Processing Suppliers Association is open for new members interested in solving food industry-related challenges.
Powdered food hoses
29 October, 2009 byTrelleborg Industrial Hose has launched a compound for food hoses that prevents the accelerated wear usually associated with static dissipation when transferring powdered foodstuffs. Following extensive laboratory tests and in applications with end-users, the company can offer a white food-grade compound that is conductive enough to dissipate static electrical charges, according to ISO 8031, while meeting the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 177.2600. Critical tests with sugar have given good results, proving the service life of the hose is increased tenfold when compared to a non-conductive white food-grade hose.
Lubricants for spiral freezers, coolers and proofers
22 October, 2009 byAshworth Spiralube range is a complete line of specially formulated lubricants, claimed to reduce maintenance and increase the operating life of spiral freezers, coolers and proofers. The line includes food-grade penetrating oil, food-grade belt oil, food-grade bearing grease and gear oil. Each product is labelled to clearly identify the defined application and, when used at the recommended intervals, spiral performance can be optimised and the operating life increased.
Heavy-duty polyurethane seal
22 October, 2009 byOz Seal has developed a heavy-duty polyurethane seal, the Oz Ultra Performance Polymer that is claimed to be more flexible than the existing Oz Super Red Polymer. The Oz Ultra Performance Polymer is designed for use in heavy-duty hydraulic applications requiring high levels of precision positioning.
