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Datasheet: Robusto FL 120 GBK Mobile Stainless Steel Drum Lifter / Inverter

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:58:37 GMT

The Robusto FL 120 GBK provides optimum stability and operator safety, manually operated geared tooth belt drive, manual hand wheels for gripping, manual hand lever for inverting, and more.

Datasheet: Research & Pilot Size IBC Blending Systems

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:51:00 GMT

Providing the correct tools to your research scientists' is vastly important to insure the scale up viability not only through pilot studies but also to Full Scale Production.

Datasheet: Production Size IBC Blending Systems

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:49:22 GMT

Enhance quality control, increase product quality and reduce production costs by implementing a SERVOLFIT IBC blending and material handling system.

Datasheet: Drums

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:39:27 GMT

Durable and easy to use, our modular process drums offer an excellent method of powder handling. Offered in many different diameters, fully customizable, and with smooth walls or ribs (swages).

Article: Packaging Powders: A Double Challenge

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:40:00 GMT

Processors of powders are faced with two interesting problems that can be solved with physical test instruments. The first is the potential jamming of the powder in vertical discharge from a hopper which feeds a metering augur or conveyor. By Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Application Note: Soft Drink Manufacture - Dispersion Of Artificial Sweeteners

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:47:00 GMT

Low Calorie","Sugar-free", or "Diet" soft drinks are formulated with artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame,Acesulfame K and Saccharin. These ingredients are more expensive than the sucrose sugar used in "original" formulations, however a small percentage of artificial sweetener can replace a high sugar content. By Silverson Machines, Inc.

Mettler-Toledo Safeline Announces A New Metal Detector Set To Rewrite Industry Standards

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:37:00 GMT

Mettler-Toledo Safeline, the worldwide leader in metal detection and x-ray inspection, announces a new metal detector designed specifically for the inspection of free falling products in vertical packaging applications.

White Paper: Mixing Equipment And Applications In The Food Industry

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:24:00 GMT

At the heart of transforming raw ingredients into food for human consumption is the mixing operation. Its main task, which other food processing steps also share, is to establish consistency. By Charles Ross and Son Company

Schenck AccuRate Exhibiting At The International Baking Industry Exposition

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:53:00 GMT

Schenck AccuRate will be exhibiting in booth 10751 during the International Baking Industry Exposition being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on September 26-29, 2010

Quality Control Solutions

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:03:00 GMT

Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA offers various quality control solutions for the food and pharmacuetical industries. Many of the products are standard, catalog solutions yet semi-custom solutions are available per the requirements set forth by the project.

Multivac Steps Up Belted Chamber Packaging Once Again With B610 - Largest System To Date

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:08:00 GMT

Just one year after revolutionizing belted chamber packaging equipment with the B310, Multivac has introduced its larger B610 as the latest model in this new generation of machinery

Endress+Hauser Introduces Advanced Level Transmitter

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:16:00 GMT

Endress+Hauser announces the Deltapilot FMB 70 hydrostatic level pressure transmitter for food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical applications. Its watertight CONTITE pressure measuring cell and 316L stainless steel housing with polycarbonate sight glass withstand harsh washdown environments in the food industry

Brochure: ColorFlex EZ Spectrophotometer

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:02:00 GMT

HunterLab's next generation Color Flex EZ spectrophotometer takes color quality control to its highest level with 45/0 design for the ultimate in color measurement preciseness. Combining versatility, simplicity and performance, the ColorFlex EZ reflects almost 60 years of color measurement innovation in one easy-to-use, compact instrument from the world's most trusted leader in color quality.

Eriez Introduces Mobile Training And Education Center

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:26:00 GMT

Eriez, world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications, introduces its latest resource: Orange University, a mobile training and education center designed for hands-on demonstrations and customer workshops.

Batch Record Review/Release Software Solutions

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:44:00 GMT

TrackWise Batch Record delivers the flexibility to support batch record review and release functionality in a number of different business models.

Article: The Food Safety Enhancement Act: How A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Can Help You Be Prepared

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:01:00 GMT

Do you know where your food comes from? How sure are you that it was grown, processed or produced with your safety as the priority? Increasingly this issue is headline news as we struggle with managing the outbreak of food borne illnesses caused by the very stuff of our daily lives: salmonella contaminated peanut butter; e-coli contaminated beef and pork; contaminated spinach, lettuce and strawberries; melamine in milk. By Thermo Scientific Brand Products, Part of Thermo Fisher

Graphic Packaging Innovations On Display At Pack Expo 2010

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:55:00 GMT

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPI), a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), today announced that it will be an exhibitor at the Pack Expo 2010 tradeshow, sponsored by PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute), and held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, October 31 through November 3, 2010

Moisture/Solids Analyzer

Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:21:00 GMT

The Computrac MAX-2000 is a moisture/solids analyzer that combines the precision of a laboratory

Over 25 Machines On Display At Pack Expo 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:09:52 GMT

In booth S-2483, WeighPack will have over 25 machines on display, most running in complete systems. WeighPack is an industry leader offering a wide range of machines for weighing, bagging, and conveying. Among the many machines offered, WeighPack will be showcasing

Uren Novaberry, Poland, Improves Profitability With BEST Sorting Solutions

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:57:39 GMT

Uren Novaberry, one of Poland's leading fruit processing companies, has seen its frozen raspberry processing business become more profitable following its installation of a BEST HELIUST free fall laser sorting machine

Salad Processing On A Big Scale

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:35:49 GMT

As a reputed worldwide machine supplier for catering, convenience, fine foods and food industries, the Kronen company designs and produces complete production lines for preparing, washing, peeling, cutting, drying, dicing, mixing and packing foodstuffs in the fruit, salad and vegetable sector

Hollison Technologies Increases Capabilities For Food Safety

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:47:00 GMT

Hollison Technologies, provider of products and services to the food industry to detect and track contaminants in the food supply chain, today announced that it has increased its capabilities to include finished food products as well as surfaces

Put Food Safety On The Back-To-School Agenda

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:37:00 GMT

It's that time of year again. School is back in session, and everyone is transitioning from the ease of summer to a schedule jammed with homework and afterschool activities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) encourages parents and educators to take advantage of this time of new beginnings to teach kids the importance of food safety and how to protect themselves from foodborne illness

Hyperspectral Imaging Speeds Detection Of Campylobacter

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:20:00 GMT

A type of high-tech imaging can be used to distinguish the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter from other microorganisms as quickly as 24 hours after a sample is placed on solid media in a Petri dish, according to a study published by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. By Sharon Durham

White Paper: Mixing & Blending Equipment: Give Renting A Try

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:24:00 GMT

Unanticipated demand spikes, product line expansions and process improvements generally spell good business. But they may also spell the sudden need for processing equipment. By Charles Ross and Son Company

Plant Scientists Move Closer To Making Any Crop Drought-Tolerant

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:08:00 GMT

A collaborative team of scientists has made a significant advance on the discovery last year by the University of California, Riverside's Sean Cutler of pyrabactin, a synthetic chemical that mimics a naturally produced stress hormone in plants to help them cope with drought conditions.

Guest Column: Pump Cavitation Giving You A Headache?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:41:00 GMT

If you've ever heard what sounds like gravel running through your pump, you've probably experienced the problems that come from cavitation. By Liz Braden, Technical Service Representative, CSI

Sunscreen For Fungus Could Protect Food Crops From Insects

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:46:00 GMT

Scientists recently described development and successful initial tests on a substance that acts as a sunscreen for the microscopic spores of a fungus, brightening prospects for wider use of the fungus as a means of wiping out insect pests that attack food crops.

Partnership Brings Food Safety Help To Small Growers

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:49:00 GMT

An innovative partnership between Produce Marketing Association (PMA), Sysco Corporation and PrimusLabs.com is providing much-needed produce food safety training to small growers across America to help them increase their produce sales

Water Soluble Cinnamon Extract Could Reduce Risk Of Diabetes And Heart Disease

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:27:00 GMT

A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease. By Rosalie Marion Bliss

Wellington Foods Inc. Debuts New State-Of-The-Art Manufacturing Facility

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Wellington Foods, Inc., a leading nutritional supplement manufacturer, has announced the expansion of its production operation to its new headquarters in Corona, California. Moving to the larger state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Wellington Foods has made a significant commitment to the long-term growth of the company and to the natural products industry

The Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:19:00 GMT

The Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) is proud to announced the winners of the MISA Foundation Meat Science Scholarship and the MISA/Siemens Scholarship

Primo 360 Weigher To Run In Full Operation At Pack Expo 2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:04:35 GMT

A complete system will be demonstrated in full operation including: a Primo 360 Weigher with 14-heads and 2.5 liter buckets, an r2b Bagger, and infeed system. Also on display will be a Primo 360 Weigher with 14-heads and 2.5 liter buckets

Brochure: Hi-Vi Compact Electromagnetic Feeders

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:43:00 GMT

This model is big enough to handle feeding jobs pouring out up to 12 tons per hr. It has many applications including controlled feeding to conveyor belts, grinders, packaging machines and more.

Article: Cheese Anyone?

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:26:00 GMT

Texture of cultured dairy products, such as cheese, is a very important characteristic to most consumers. Texture is a physical property that is usually characterized by sensory evaluation, but it may also be measured by mechanical testing. Optimally, the test results of both methods should be well correlated. This article considers how mechanical testing can affect the quality of the results and how these results correlate with those of sensory evaluation.

Brochure: E-Z Tec Metal Detectors

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:10:00 GMT

The E-Z Tec® DSP Metal Detector is an extremely sensitive instrument used to detect the presence of ferrous and nonferrous metals.

White Paper: Nine Signs You Should Replace Your Current EAM System

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:37:00 GMT

Many manufacturing companies both large and small have implemented Enterprise Asset Maintenance (EAM) systems to drive fast, measurable cost reduction and improve maintenance efficiency. The benefits of an EAM system are numerous, including improved equipment reliability, reduced overtime, improved maintenance productivity, reduced spare parts inventory, reduced emergency buys and streamlined procurement. By AssetPoint

Vibratory Feeder - 52A

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:08:00 GMT

This unit is ideal for handling abrasives, slag, coal, grain, or wherever precisely controlled feeding of large volumes of dry bulk materials is required.

Brochure: Vibratory Feeder - 6C

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:04:00 GMT

Feeds dry granular materials up to 1,600 pounds (727 kilograms) per hr.

Batch Mixer

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:18:00 GMT

Mixer- This heavy-duty industrial batch mixer comes with durable carbon steel finish and (6) bolted cast arms and paddle blades for field adjustable maintenance

Article: 1,000 Pouches Per Minute - The Longest DOSOMAT In The World

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:45:00 GMT

One of the largest European producers of pet food presented a special challenge to the DOSOMAT product division: how to fill premium pet food (chunks in gravy) into 100 ml stand-up pouches at a rate of 1,000 pouches per minute. By Ralph Krauss, Waldner

Application Bulletin: Filtration For The Food And Beverage Industry

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:03:00 GMT

Pall Corporation offers you our Total Fluid ManagementSM approach to your filtration needs. Total Fluid Management (TFM) is the integration of properly selected filtration and separation equipment and services into a production process to yield the highest efficiency at the lowest cost. By Pall Corporation

Application Bulletin: Fermentation Broth Clarification For Food And Feed Ingredients

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:33:00 GMT

Membralox® ceramic crossflow technology was chosen for this new, state of the art facility for its ability to reliably deliver the highest filtrate quality regardless of broth characteristics. By Pall Corporation

Datasheet: Depth Filtration: Niro

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:16:00 GMT

These discontinuously operating pressure filters incorporate a filter pack of alternating high-performance filter plates for inlet and outlet, separated from each other by filter sheets, and are compressed and tightened between a fixed and mobile cover.

WeighChek CH3 Checkweigher

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:56:00 GMT

Lock Inspection Systems launched its new range of Checkweighers in 2000. This WeighChek range provides unparalleled accuracy for inline weighing and detection of under/over weight products within various industries.

Eagle Pack 240 X-Ray Inspection

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:43:00 GMT

The Smiths Detection Eagle X-ray systems are able to inspect packaged products for correct weight, metal, other foreign objects, size and shape simultaneously and online.

pH And Redox Sensors

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:05:00 GMT

Monitoring of pH and redox (ORP) is important in many different industrial processes to reduce cost and optimize yield. The requirements of various industry processes are different.

Low Profile Flow-Thru Separators

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:46:00 GMT

The Sweco Low Profile Flow-Thru Separator (LPFT) allows for high capacity wet or dry scalping in a compact, low headroom design. Dual motors mounted on opposite sides of the LPFT allow unrestricted flow of material and create the 3-D motion that allows oversize material full discharge, keeping the screen clear for maximum product flow.

GSAT Series On-Line Analyzers

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 20:48:00 GMT

The GSA series of On-Line gas stream analyzers are available for continuous and intermittent monitoring of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and other gas flushing operations. Six new models are available for the analysis of O2, CO2, and combination O2/CO2 concentration levels...

X-Ray Inspection System: Upright Products

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:19:00 GMT

The X⁴ SideShoot X-ray system provides accurate inspection of vertically oriented packages and products.

CR-10 Color Reader

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:14:00 GMT

The Color Reader CR-10 is a very compact, battery powered, hand-held portable colorimeter for quick color control. At first, simply measure the target and then the sample.

Alcojet: Low-Foaming Powdered Detergent

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:33:00 GMT

Concentrated to save you money. Biodegradable and readily disposable. Non-ionic, low foaming cleaner for high performance from your cleaning machinery without damaging washer parts. Free rinsing to give you reliable results and no interfering residues.

CanChek X-Ray Inspection

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:55:00 GMT

Safeline's CanChek X-ray inspection uses a horizontal single split beam with two detectors for inspection cans with or without a conveyor. CanChek inspects for contaminants such as metal, stone, bone, glass and high-density plastics and can check product mass, overfill and underfill and for missing or damaged products

Non-Destructive Leak Testing For Filled And Sealed Pouches

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:04:22 GMT

VeriPac Leak Testers provide non-destructive leak testing of pouches and flexible packaging. The new "drawer style" test chamber is specially designed for package integrity testing of filled and sealed food pouches, retort pouches as well as pharmaceutical and medical pouches. VeriPac's new testing configuration offers easy handling and testing convenience.

IF3 Dry Calcium Hypochlorite Feeding System Chlorinator

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:38:00 GMT

The IF3 features the patented Spray Technology that is utilized in our other feeding systems. Highly customizable and requiring only a minimal capital investment, the IF3 system is the perfect answer for a wide variety of sanitization processes

Sweco

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:01:00 GMT

Sweco is the world leader in particle separation and size reduction solutions. We have 13 manufacturing facilities and over 100 service offices surrounding the globe. With this type of global commitment, you can be assured that Sweco will provide you with the best service in the industry . . . no matter where you are located.

Small Sample Adapter (SSA) Instrumentation

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:31:00 GMT

The Small Sample Adapter (SSA)instrumentation, consisting of a cylindrical sample chamber and spindle, provides a defined geometry system for accurate viscosity measurements of small sample volumes in the order of 2 to 16 mL at precise shear rates.

ATL - Customized Label Solutions

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:06:00 GMT

ATL has more than 50 years of flexographic label printing experience, two decades of disposable medical device converting, and ten years of complex multi-panel booklet label manufacturing. As an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer and cGMP compliant supplier, we understand the criticalities of providing you with a fail-safe product.

New Line Of Environmentally Friendly Gourmet Cutting Boards Introduced By Culmeta

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:03:00 GMT

Culmeta, a leading provider of gourmet kitchenware and housewares, today launched a new line of feature-driven cutting boards made from environmentally friendly materials. Developed for Culmeta by talented industrial designer Mark Trebicki, the high-end line combines functionality with contemporary aesthetics

Magna-Switch Product Handling

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:51:00 GMT

Ideal for packages or products where contacting the product sides can cause damage

Schenck AccuRate

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:52:31 GMT

Schenck AccuRate is a complete solutions provider for metering dry ingredients or additives for food manufacturing companies. Focusing on our customer's needs we've invented and continue to advance bulk solids material handling products and systems that have a proven track record for accuracy, reliability, price efficiency, and quality.

Online Moisture Meter PMD300

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:35:00 GMT

The PMD300 Online Moisture Meter series have been designed for online, in-process moisture analysis. Through the use of microwave resonance technology, the moisture content can be measured in less than one second.

Optyx® 6000 Sorter

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:58:00 GMT

Exceptional color recognition, easy access, and integrated controls characterize the next generation of this versatile and accurate on-belt optical inspection system.

Smart Weigh Belt Feeders (SWB)

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 18:06:00 GMT

Smart Weigh Belt (SWB) Feeders are a key component used for the weighing of a variety of bulk solids in a wide range of processes. The most typical application is for feeding/weighing into a continuous process.

Rosemount Analytical� SureService� Customer Support Programs

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:34:00 GMT

Emerson's Rosemount Analytical SureService� program enables you to build a custom support agreement to meet your specific needs. Whether your company is self-maintaining or chooses to outsource all analyzer service, you will find the right SureService elements to tailor a service package that will fit just right.