Colour coding keeps company clean
02 July, 2013 | Supplied by: WR&D Wells Pty LtdTo achieve its stated aim of becoming “one of the most hygienically clean and professional working bakeries in the world,” Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses has implemented Vikan’s colour-coded cleaning hygiene system in its production facility.
Using NIRS to determine shelf life
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
As part of a feasibility study, Barilla tested NIRS from BUCHI as a screening technology to quickly measure total moisture, water activity and ethanol content to determine shelf stability in bakery products.
ifm efector O6 wetline series photoelectric sensors
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe ifm efector O6 wetline series photoelectric sensors are diffuse reflection sensors that provide noise-immune background suppression. Even highly reflective backgrounds, such as stainless steel, do not affect the background suppression.
ABB Automation Builder development software suite
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB’s Automation Builder provides an integrated development environment for control and motion systems based on PLCs, safety PLCs, robotics, motion control and related automation components.
ifm efector RM9000 multiturn encoder
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe robust and compact RM9000 multiturn encoder from ifm efector is designed for use in mobile applications. The encorder converts 4096 revolutions into one absolute position value.
VWR PureStep adhesive-coated mat
27 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy - Part of DKSH GroupThe PureStep adhesive-coated mat removes dirt and dust from foot traffic and wheels prior to entry into critical manufacturing environments. A consistent coat weight of adhesive produces a higher performing mat without excessive tack issues.
VWR International Benchtop Chillers
27 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy - Part of DKSH GroupDesigned to maximise bench space without compromising cooling and pumping power, the VWR Benchtop Chillers offer up to 1290 W of cooling at 20°C, making them suitable for use with rotary evaporators, jacketed incubators, spectrophotometers, chromatography columns and other devices that require robust heat removal.
Urschel Laboratories Affinity cheese dicer
26 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdThe Affinity dicer is the largest cheese dicer Urschel Laboratories manufactures and was developed from dairy industry requests for a large, heavy-duty and sanitary cheese dicer.
ifm efector PQ series compact analog pressure sensor
26 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdimf efector’s PQ series pressure sensor with analog and switching output has been designed for efficient compressed air control or filter monitoring. The sensor measures both relative and differential pressure.
Biocontrol Lightning MVP ICON HACCP and hygiene monitoring system
26 June, 2013 | Supplied by: IntermedLightning MVP ICON measures ATP, which is an indicator of hygiene as it is present in most food residues and microorganisms. Other key HACCP parameters measured include pH, temperature, conductivity and chemical concentration.
JS Humidifiers JetSpray humidifier
21 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Condair Pty LtdThe JetSpray humidifier from JS Humidifiers is designed for use in abattoir chill down areas to reduce carcass moisture loss after slaughter.
Humidity reduces carcass weight loss
19 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Condair Pty LtdThe JetSpray humidifier is helping GM Steel reduce carcass moisture loss after slaughter by up to 1.5%. By maintaining a consistently high humidity in the chill-down area, GM steel has been able to reduce moisture loss from 2.5% to less than 1%.
Red meat exports tip 100,000 tonnes for May 2013
18 June, 2013Australian exports of beef and veal have reached a record high, with the monthly total for May 2013 exceeding 100,000 tonnes for the first time.
ELAP high-resolution absolute encoders
17 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdELAP high-resolution absolute encoders provide actual position data at power on. Despite possible shaft rotations, there is no need to reset to the zero position after a power down.
NORD expands Aust customer services capacity
17 June, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdNORD Drivesystems AU now offers mechanical and electrical engineering services and support for all NORD helical geared motors and NORD frequency inverter products, with application engineers in both the Sydney and Melbourne offices.
