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Paperboard sample cutter

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: IDM Instruments

The IDM Instruments Circular Hand Cutter is suitable for fast, precise and repetitious sample cutting of paper, paperboard, textiles and corrugated and solid fibreboard.

EMMS-ST motor controller

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The EMMS-ST motors supplement the Festo range of electric drives and, together with the appropriate controller CMMS-ST, they provide a servo light solution. This combination offers fully controlled motion, optimum operating reliability and options for torque and force control.

Two-way drum pump

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

Exair’s mini reversible drum vac system is a liquid vacuum, capable of vacuuming 20 L in less than 10 s. With the turn of a knob, the pump empties the drum, eliminating the need for dumping.

Modular heat exchanger

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries

Teralba has released the high-flow Dimpleflo Modublock heat exchanger for processing large volumes, up to 200 t of product/h and is capable of handling pressures of up to 40 bar.

Process technology for soft drinks

10 June, 2008

Things are looking good for the beverage industry with above average growth expected for new types of drinks. Improvements in processing technology will help processors realise this growth.

Real-time quality control using near-infrared

10 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Unity Scientific Asia Pacific

The Unity Scientific range of SpectraStar NIR analysers are suitable for lab locations and at manufacturing lines and will deliver the user time and cost savings in quality control efforts.

Bacon processing

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: FMC Australia

In the bacon industry, product quality and lower cost of production are of utmost importance. To achieve this goal, the Stein GCO II GYRoCompact spiral oven from FMC FoodTech is an alternative for bacon processors using conventional microwave ovens.

Process improvement software

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Minitab Pty Ltd

Minitab has released its Quality Companion Dashboard, a tool for users of Quality Companion.

Cold-water prawn peeling

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Focus Fisheries

Laitram Machinery has unveiled an advancement to improve yield and product quality in the cold water prawn peeling line — a rubber peeler roller that provides enhanced friction for improved peeling, yet is less abrasive to the peeled meat.

Modular heat exchanger

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Teralba Industries

Teralba Industries has released a high-flow Dimpleflo Modubloc heat exchanger for processing large volumes, up to 200 t of product per hour and is capable of handling pressures of up to 580 psi/40 bar.

Confectionary expansion

01 June, 2008

Baker Perkins has introduced a range of processes, equipment and end products, incorporating natural elements such as fruit, which enable confectionary, snack and cereal companies to produce health and indulgence ranges alongside traditional products.

Continuous infrared cooking oven

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Scanz Technologies

Infrabaker is a modular infrared continuous cooking oven developed by Infrabaker International. The machine is designed to cook or put colour on a wide variety of food products, such as bacon, chicken fillets, patties, salmon, dough, cake, vegetables and many more. The process does not require any other medium such as eg, cooking oil, hot air, steam or thermal oil.

Pomegranate powders and extracts

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: http://www.futureceuticals.com

The power of the healthful pomegranate is now available from VDF FutureCeuticals through its VitaGranate family of products. Research has indicated that pomegranate may offer support for humans, especially concerning coronary and cardiovascular health.

Hinge switches

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Banner Engineering SI-HG63 series hinge safety interlock switches are suitable for safeguarding of hazards. The hinge switches can be used in place of standard hinges on swinging guards, gates or doors.