Compressed air audit
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
By undergoing an audit which evaluates energy consumption within all areas of the compressed air system from generation, treatment to distribution and process usage, the user can identify where energy savings can be made. This may be something simple such as repairing air leaks within the airline pipework system to implementing a low carbon technology such as a frequency controlled screw compressor to more energy-efficiently meet fluctuations in compressed air demand.
High-capacity powder sifting
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: APF International
The Dinnissen Process Technology XS4 Sifting Concept has been designed for the effective and reliable monitoring of powdered substances for contamination such as residual packaging materials, metal particles, stones, grains and chunks. Even large quantities of powders can be monitored quickly and reliably.
Orange juice extractor
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Openshaw Plant Machinery Limited
Bertuzzi Food Processing has released what it claims is the largest industrial orange juice extractor.
Slow feeding volumetric pump
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: plus one percent
The Egretier Jean Michel low-strain volumetric pump is suitable for the transfer of pasty, fibrous and sensitive products.
Automatic conveyor cleaning system
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Applied Australia Pty Ltd
Lagafors Fabriks has introduced a control system which can be retrofitted into existing Lagafors equipment, which allows the cleaning process for conveyors to be easily automated.
Cheese cutting line
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: PT Associates/MarchantSchmidt Inc
Marchant Schmidt has added 3D vision optimisation technology to its range of cheese cutting solutions for fixed weight portions.
Low-flow spray nozzle for maximum water savings
13 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering
The Mini-M70LF from Spray Nozzle Engineering gives the user maximum cleaning with low-flow and thus, maximum water savings.
Enhanced hygiene mixer
13 May, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.teralba.com
Mixquip, a division of Teralba Industries Fluid Process Equipment, has released a Mixquip Top Entry Agitator that incorporates IP66 drive assembly and all stainless steel construction to meet the increased demand of quality produced food beverages.
Squeezing healthier fruit products
12 May, 2009
High-pressure processing offers a non-thermal way to pasteurise a range of food products. Donny Boy Fresh Food has opened a world-first facility in Melbourne using this technology.
Warm air hand dryers increase bacteria on hands
21 April, 2009
A study has compared different hand drying techniques — warm air hand dryers, paper towel and jet air dyers.
Reduce tank downtime and improve tank cleanliness
09 April, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.alfalaval.com.au
A major US drug company had a specific goal in mind — to reduce tank downtime while improving tank cleanliness.
Single function controller
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Wallace & Tiernan Single Function Controller (SFC) is a single measurement unit which is suitable for the measurement and control of disinfectants, allowing devices such as dosing pumps, electric stroke positioners and continuous actuators to maintain accurate and measured concentrations.
Cooker-extruder
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
The Baker Perkins SBX Master twin-screw cooker-extruder is a solid barrel extruder offering process flexibility through a modular barrel design and a high torque motor and gearbox combination.
Sealing compound
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
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.
Nitrogen/protein determination in meat derivatives
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has released an application note that outlines capabilities for determining the protein composition in meat derivative products. The note, titled ‘Nitrogen/protein determination in meat derivative products using the Thermo Scientific Flash 4000’, details the analytical conditions and methodology necessary to achieve reliable protein content determination.
