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Heavy-duty polyurethane seal

22 October, 2009 by

Oz 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.

Food machinery lubricant

31 August, 2009 by

Food and beverage manufacturers need machinery lubricants to be clean, translucent and approved for incidental food contact, as well as non-tacky for frequent washdown of equipment. Lubrication Engineers’ Sheerplex food grade lubricant is a multipurpose grease that meets all of these needs.

Visual grease identification

31 August, 2009 by

The Lubrication Engineers Clear Grease Guns are clear grease tubes that allow users to have full, visual grease identification, therefore avoiding grease cross contamination errors.

Field communicator

06 July, 2009 by

The Emerson 375 Field Communicator is an intrinsically safe handheld communicator that supports all HART and Foundation fieldbus devices from all suppliers.

Flow promotion liners for bulk materials handling

06 July, 2009

The Matrox UHMWPE family of flow promotion liners for bulk materials handling is based on a premium grade of UHMWPE sheet specifically developed by Rochling for bulk handling applications. Matrox assists in reducing typical flow problems of bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes, truck beds and other applications.

Orange juice extractor

03 July, 2009 by

Bertuzzi Food Processing has released what it claims is the largest industrial orange juice extractor.

Steam jacketed cooking vessels

03 July, 2009 by

Specifying for industrial-size cooking kettles requires close attention to heating processes, product carried and operating temperature. ASSDA Accredited Inox Fabrications Australia designs and manufactures steam jacketed cooking kettles from 250 to 2000 L capacity.

Membrane modules

03 July, 2009 by

Koch Membrane Systems has released its HpHT ultrafiltration membranes that are cleanable at a temperature of 85 °C and a pH of between 2.0 and 12.5, thus removing the need to use chlorine-based cleaning agents.

Bead mill

03 July, 2009 by

Romaco FrymaKoruma has released the CoBall MS 18, an annular gap bead mill, used for the finest grinding of chemical and pharmaceutical products down to the nano range. Products can be changed quickly, easily and with minimal product loss.

Sealing compound

01 April, 2009 by

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’ Turcon MF6 compound has been listed by NSF International as conforming to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 51 — Food Equipment Materials.

Acrylamide mitigation

01 April, 2009 by

DSM Food Specialties’ PreventASe has been given regulatory approval for its use as a processing aid in Australia and New Zealand. This latest approval for PreventASe opens up a key market; clearly demonstrating its commercial viability and international application as an effective method of acrylamide mitigation.

IBC spill containment system

31 March, 2009 by

The one-piece polyethylene Safe-Equip IBC 2000i Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) spill containment unit features a 144 x 142 cm footprint to fit most 1000 L IBC dispensing units. It also includes a 19 L pail holder for quick, easy dispensing into smaller containers. Polyethylene construction ensures that no rust or corrosion will occur. UV stabilised resin provides further benefits to the whole of life performance of the product.