Pallet tank mixer
12 March, 2007 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries
Teralba Industries has released a high-performance air-driven mixer for pallet tanks/IBCs.
Mechanical freezing and chilling
12 March, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.realcoldmilmech.com/
The Starfrost range of spiral, IQF and contact freezing systems is supplied in Australia and New Zealand by the Realcold Group.
Safety regulators target food manufacturing
02 March, 2007
WorkSafe Victoria has joined a trans-Tasman campaign to focus on the safety of labour hire workers in high-risk sectors of the food manufacturing industry.
Witt Mapmax leak detection system
12 February, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.nichegas.com/
The Witt Mapmax leak detection system that has been developed from the Leak-Master Inline model can be integrated into the production line. In addition to the outer packaging and E2 boxes, the machine can also test individual packaging, for example an entire batch from a thermoform or tray sealing machine and test them one by one for leaks.
Former
12 February, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.tnarobag.com/
The TNA FloFin Former combined with the high-speed, high-efficiency Robag 3 creates packaging flexibility. The former generally is located within a cabinet of the packing machines, transforming flat bag film material into a tubular configuration leading to how the end product is to be presented to end consumers.
Dicer/strip cutter/shredder
12 February, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.heatandcontrol.com/
The Urschel Model M6 two-dimensional cutter is a versatile machine designed for dicing, strip cutting, or shredding a variety of products. A wide range of sizes of product can be processed into predetermined thicknesses. The cutter is suitable for cutting frozen-tempered, fresh-chilled, or hot cooked beef, pork, or poultry in addition to leafy vegetable products.
Waterproof photometer
19 January, 2007 | Supplied by: Palintest Ltd
Palintest has introduced a fully featured, portable photometer for water analysis.
Flexible power quality tester
19 January, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.hlpcontrols.com.au/
The TES model Aflex 3005 is a small handheld power quality analyser with a large range of functions due to its LSI programmable chips.
Glycol flow sensor for winery
19 January, 2007 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems
One company that is driving modern winery techniques is Martella Refrigeration, based in New Zealand's Blenheim-Marlborough winegrowing region
Healthy potato chips
15 January, 2007
Scientists at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture have coaxed significant health benefits out of trans fatty acids by juggling the molecular structure of soy oil.
Trade fair focuses on automation, traceability and hygiene
11 January, 2007
The international meat-processing industry will get together at IFFA, Leading International Trade Fair for the Meat Industry: Processing, Packaging, Sales, in Frankfurt am Main, 5-10 May.
Hygiene group interrupts bugs' sex lives
20 December, 2006
Food industry cleaning company, Hygiene Group is using science to disrupt moth mating cycles and prevent them contaminating chocolate bars.
Control at margarine plant
11 December, 2006 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
A hybrid Fast/Tools SCADA system designed by Yokogawa Australia will control the new margarine processing line at Atlantic Pacific Foods' Rutherford (NSW) plant
Cartridge filters
11 December, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.ultrawebisalwaysbetter.com/
The Ultra-Web cartridge filters claim to create cleaner, safer air for workers, longer filter life and greater cost savings.
Sugar levy removal welcomed by beverage industry
27 November, 2006
The Australian Beverages Council has welcomed the decision by Treasurer Peter Costello to remove the ‘sugar levy’ of 3¢ a kilo imposed on sugar users since 2003.
