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Moisture meter

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: IDM Instruments

The DM4A electronic moisture meter can be used to determine the moisture in various materials, including paper, cardboard, wood and building materials.

Fresh-cut produce dryer

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd

Key Technology has redesigned its Auto Dryer for removing moisture from fresh-cut produce to enhance shelf life. Available in one-, two-, and four-drum configurations, the Auto Dryer features a larger 980 mm diameter drum that increases production throughput and new electronics that improve reliability and simplify operation.

Cheese brine purification

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Pall (Australia) Pty Ltd

Reliable microbial stabilisation of brine to reduce the risk of cheese contamination from spoilage or pathogenic microorganisms during brine salting is now possible with the Pall Microflow XL membrane system.

Intrinsically safe keyboards

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries

The iKey intrinsically safe keyboards are constructed in a rugged, stainless steel case with industrial silicone rubber keypads, ensuring NEMA 4X protection.

Hand sanitiser

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: PureProtect

PureProtect’s surface treatment and Germ Free 24 Hand Sanitizer products use nanotechnology to create antibacterial ‘shields’ that are claimed to provide long lasting protection from germs.

Vacuum dryer sealing

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: EagleBurgmann Australia Pty Ltd

Two challenges encountered by processors who have to dry abrasive slurries are contamination of product by packing flecks and the loss of vacuum leading to longer and longer drying cycles. For most, the greater the vacuum, the shorter the batch time and the more profitable the process.

Turck inclinometer

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has introduced a dual-axis inclinometer sensor for angular tilt detection. The sensors feature compact rectangular housings and may be mounted at ±10, ±45, ±60 and ±85° angles.

Eyewash station

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Graintec Pty Ltd

The Aero Eyewash Station works quickly, is easy to use and is easy to see. The station features a dust-proof drop down cover, eye-wash applicators and a mirror and is wall mountable.

High-pressure spray gun

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering

The Lagafors Triggless II Spray Gun features an ergonomic design that reduces muscle stress on the user and allows for a range of different gripping methods. Its lightweight design also means that it can be used comfortably with one hand.

Low-flow spray nozzle

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering

The Mini-M70LF spray nozzle features maximum cleaning with low-flow and thus, maximum water savings. A lightweight, easy-to-handle spray nozzle, the Mini-M70LF is designed for heavy-duty cleaning and ensures consistent spray pattern changes, even at a low flow rate.

Online particle analyser

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd

The POLA 3000 is a system for online particle analysis that integrates a number of different components into one complete unit. The system is based on an image analysis principle and has a charge coupled device built inside the unit. It also has a computer in the form of a chip inside so that no external PCs are required.

Food service spray rinse gun

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd

The FS729 Ultra Rinse food service gun carries both the WaterMark to AS/NZS 3718 and WELS 6 Star Water Efficiency Rating. It features a nominal flow rate of 4 L/min and achieves the benchmark of California’s pre-rinse spray valve specifications, introduced to save both water and energy.