Marimex ViscoMeter VP-1000 and VP-3000 process viscosity sensors
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Rheology Solutions Pty Ltd
Marimex Industries’ range of process viscosity sensors includes the ViscoMeter VP-1000,which is geared towards OEM process applications. The series VP-1000 is capable of measuring low or high viscosities with process pressures up to 10 bar and process temperatures up to 130ºC. The ViscoMeter VP-3000 sensor can be adapted to most every process application. It is capable of measuring low to high viscosities and the sensors can be constructed for pressures up to 500 bar and temperatures up to 450ºC.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Batch software
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Rockwell Automation has expanded the application development capabilities of the FactoryTalk Batch software to help users design and run batch applications more rapidly. The software features new intelligent recipe capabilities, secure operator overrides, expanded data collection and reporting, and improved material management capabilities. Seamlessly integrated with the scalable PlantPAx Process Automation System, the FactoryTalk Batch software provides solutions ranging from small, basic sequencing to large, complex batch applications.
Pepperl+Fuchs UMC3000 stainless steel ultrasonic sensor
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd
The UMC3000 ultrasonic sensor is suitable for use in harsh environments. The unit’s seamless, 100% stainless steel housing and chemically resistant cable system enable ultrasonic monitoring and control in areas previously considered impossible to solve.
TriMod Besta level switches
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Control Components Pty Ltd
By adopting a modular concept, TriMod Besta level switches have deviated from older conventional designs and are able to deliver reliability even in extreme process applications.
Ecolab Exelerate ZTF zero trans fat oil build-up cleaning solution
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Ecolab Pty Ltd
Exelerate ZTF is a cleaning program designed to address zero trans fat oil build-up in food processing environments.
ReCoila SE Series stainless steel spring rewind reels
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: ReCoila Pty Ltd
Australian manufacturer ReCoila offers a range of stainless steel spring rewind reels suitable for food processing, washdown and manufacturing processes where hygiene is paramount.
Key Technology Manta sorter with three-way sorting capability
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Key Technology has added three-way sorting capability to its Manta sorter. Featuring two ejector systems, three-way sorting allows food processors to automatically eject product that can be reworked and recovered separately from material sent to waste, typically foreign material. Good product continues through the camera/laser sorter unaffected as usual. This capability allows processors to produce a high-quality finished product without losing recoverable off-grade product to the waste stream or requiring additional sorting expense to separately rework product.
NORD Severe Duty (NSD) and Severe Duty Extreme (NSDx3) corrosion protection coatings
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd
NORD 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.
Peristaltic pump perfects pasty patina
30 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
Having suffered repeated failures using conventional impeller pumps for the transfer of liquid egg in glazing processes operated at Cornish food manufacturer Rowe’s the bakers, the company turned to peristaltic pump technology from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group.
Collaboration contributes to understanding toxicity of the new E. coli strain
30 June, 2011
HPA researchers, using Thermo Scientific's mass spectrometry technology, have been able to identify the protein toxins expressed by the deadly strain of E. coli in Europe.
Bakers Delight’s ovens go green
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Moffat Pty Ltd
Bakers Delight’s move towards sustainability began five years ago, and the first initiative was to develop ‘green’ ovens that were more fuel efficient than their predecessors, based on the historical oven from the 1950s.
3M Quick Swab
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: http://solutions.3m.com.au/wps/portal/3M/en_AU/Microbiology/FoodSafety/product-applications/three/?PC_7_RJH9U5230O0G602RVAFDHB30A5_nid=P1K9V2S1X9beZD53Z9PHFHgl
The Quick Swab is an all-in-one swab for consistent surface sampling. The swab can be used wet or dry to sample surfaces and quickly deliver 1.0 mL of sample onto a 3M Petrifilm plate.
ifm efector T, R and C series full-metal inductive sensors
07 June, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.ifm.com/ifmaus/news/full-metal-inductive-sensors-also-as-npn-version.htm
ifm has developed three series of full-metal sensors to meet different challenging requirements. The sensors can withstand a high temperature range up to 100°C, have a protection rating of IP69K and feature non-stick coating or a correction factor of K=0.
Hunting bacteria
31 May, 2011
A fluorescent test system has been developed that finds specific pathogens by tracking their spoor.
Reducing Campylobacter in EU chickens
31 May, 2011
In its Scientific Opinion on Quantification of the risk posed by broiler meat to human campylobacteriosis in the EU, the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) BIOHAZ Panel concluded that the handling, preparation and consumption of broiler meat may directly account for 20 to 30% of human cases of campylobacteriosis in the European Union (EU).
