Sensorex pHASE pH electrodes
03 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Envirosensors Pty LtdSensorex pHASE pH electrodes provide accurate and stable pH measurements in dynamic process environments under wide-ranging variable temperature conditions.
Boge BC series converters for oil-free compressed air generation
02 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty LtdBoge has launched the BC series converters that are claimed will cost-effectively assist users to efficiently produce absolutely oil-free compressed air to Class 0 (ISO 8573-0) quality.
Balluff BFS 33M true-colour sensor
02 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBalluff’s BFS 33M true-colour sensor can discriminate all shades and colours with high accuracy regardless of the object type. Even the slightest shades, smallest grey level differences or minimal changes to the surface properties are detected without effort.
Lutron WBGT-2010SD heat stress meter for working conditions
02 November, 2011 | Supplied by: ECEFastThe Lutron WBGT-2010SD heat stress meter measures indoor and outdoor wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) values, black globe temperature, humidity, air temperature, wet bulb temperature and dew point and is designed for objective assessment of working conditions in extreme weather.
Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box)
01 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box) is an interlocking guard system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. Linked to machine controls, the opening of the access door via the MGB will be prevented until the machine has safely stopped.
Identification capabilities of the DuPont RiboPrinter system increased
28 October, 2011
DuPont Qualicon has added over 1500 patterns to its RiboPrinter System database, providing pharmaceutical and food companies, public health practitioners and epidemiologists with more of the information they need to identify contaminating bacteria in production environments.
Class 0 compressed air for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries
27 October, 2011 by Dino Alessio | Supplied by: CAPS Pty Ltd
Class 0 compressed air ensures higher product purity and process integrity, minimising the risk of oil contamination being transferred directly to a product being manufactured or interfering with the operation of equipment. Dino Alessio, compressor engineer and National Sales Manager at CAPS Australia, reviews the international standard for compressed air quality and the technology to provide Class 0 air.
Arrow Scientific doHACCP software
19 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
doHACCP software can be used to prepare HACCP plans to coordinate the many details required to make food safely.
ifm efector P127 series stainless steel pressure sensors
19 October, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.ifm.com/ifmaus/news/full-metal-pressure-sensors-for-hygienic-applications.htm
The PI27 series pressure sensors have a high-grade 100% stainless steel housing that resists liquid ingress and is suitable for hygienic applications.
Oranges and mandarins are inspected using artificial vision
18 October, 2011
Scientists at the Valencian Institute of Agrarian Research in Spain have created a machine that automatically detects and separates rotten oranges, another that classifies mandarin segments according to their quality and another that helps citrus fruit pickers out in the field.
Vegetables still the heart of the frozen food industry
07 October, 2011
More than 50 years ago, Wallace McCain, a young Canadian, had a pioneering idea: McCain and his brother Harrison invested in the still relatively uncommon technology for frozen food and began immediately to produce frozen French fries.
Understanding the performance of test and measurement equipment
07 October, 2011 by Michael Boetzkes* | Supplied by: Vaisala Pty Ltd
Assumptions about an instrument can lead to unpleasant surprises during the calibration cycle.
Continuous pasteurisation of pouches and trays
07 October, 2011
A continuous pasteurisation system for ambient pouch and tray packaged food has the potential to deliver product at a lower cost per unit than cans. Compared to current batch-based systems, users can expect increased output and huge savings in water and energy usage.
Vision systems can improve ROI
07 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Vision systems can be used to virtually eliminate rework by making sure products are labelled and filled correctly, compliant and in-spec - straight off the production line. ROI will improve and lean manufacturing will be enabled as vision systems ensure that products are ‘shelf-ready’ as they exit the production line.
Vacuum cooling is taking bakeries by storm
07 October, 2011 by Dr Guido Böhler
Sometimes when traditional methods of production are replaced by more efficient or more hygienic technology the foods produced lose some of their attractive sensory quality. However, there are examples where modern technology improves products, as is the case with vacuum applications. Drying and deep-frying under vacuum are well-known and successful methods and cooling bakery products using vacuum (vacuum baking) has been experiencing a comeback in recent years.
