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September 7, 2010

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Mixing And Blending Equipment: Give Renting A Try
By Charles Ross and Son Company
Unanticipated demand spikes, product line expansions and process improvements generally spell good business. But they may also spell the sudden need for processing equipment.


Vibratory Screen Cleaning Methods Improve Screening Efficiencies And Save Money
By Greg Brock, Sweco
Screen blinding occurs when the screen mesh openings are blocked or closed by the material which is being screened. Near size particles become trapped or build up on the wires effectively blocking the screen openings and preventing further material from passing through the screen.


Case Study: A Breakthrough In Snack-Packing Efficiency
By Ishida Europe
By automating the packing of case using two Ishida Flexible Packing Systems (FPS), a major snack food company can now run an entire production and packing unit, from production and flavoring through to case-packed, palletized product, with a 60% reduction in labor costs.


Detection Of Mycotoxins In Nuts
By Retsch GmbH
Mycotoxins need certain conditions of temperature and humidity, as well as sufficient nutrients, to form. These conditions often occur with food when it is stored too long and in an unsuitable way.

Show Focus: International Dairy Show

Datasheet: Systems -- Pall® Microflow
The Microflow XL-Brine System from Pall is specifically designed to meet the needs and requirements of brine purification in modern cheese plants. Clarification is achieved without the need for filter aids or centrifuge.

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Datasheet: Systems -- Pall® Microflow

Product Sheet: CM9400 Can And Bottle Checkweigher
The Hi-Speed CM9400 Canweigh™ Checkweighers is a high-precision checkweighing solution for round containers, such as cans, running at high production rates. The patented seam-to-seam weighing technology allows maximum throughput at normal line speeds.

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Product Sheet: CM9400 Can And Bottle Checkweigher

Brochure: Computrac® MAX® 5000XL Moisture Analyzer
The Computrac® MAX® 5000XL advances the state of the art in rapid moisture and ash analysis with a new, temperature-controlled balance that provides users with more stable and accurate measurements. The new instrument also features a temperature ramp control feature that allows the MAX 5000XL to be used for qualitative analyses that were previously only possible using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA).

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Brochure: Computrac® MAX® 5000XL Moisture Analyzer

Brochure: Label Vision Inspection Systems
The METTLER TOLEDO CI-Vision Label Vision Inspection System is a complete, in-line, high-speed package inspection system that ensures perfect product presentation every time. It automatically inspects labels on all containers, including bottles, vials, boxes, cans, trays, and tubs.

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Brochure: Label Vision Inspection Systems

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Brochure: Dust Collectors In Food Processing
United Air Specialists can provide the right dust collection package to help avoid safety hazards within your food processing facility. UAS systems provide cleaner air, longer filter life, easy maintenance, and overall cost savings. Available in a variety of configurations, our dust collectors can be used in conjunction with all types of material handling, including bin vents, conveyors, chutes, bucket elevators, and transfer stations.

Application Note: pH Measurement In Fresh Milk
Consequences of fractured glass pH electrodes pose a much more serious threat in food processing than in other industries. No matter how small, glass fragments can bring your process to a stop.

Brochure: LIGHTNIN SR Sanitary Right Angle Mixers
LIGHTNIN SR Sanitary Right-Angle Mixers are designed for biological, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food processing applications on tanks ranging from 100 to 20,000 liters.

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Application Note: Inspecting Foil Packaging
A major food manufacturer of prepared meal products wanted to have complete inspection in place to ensure the quality of the product. The problem, however, was that this product was packaged in an aluminum tray within a chipboard carton.
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Sunscreen For Fungus Could Protect Food Crops From Insects
Plant Scientists Move Closer To Making Any Crop Drought-Tolerant
Hyperspectral Imaging Speeds Detection Of Campylobacter
Water-Soluble Cinnamon Extract Could Reduce Risk Of Diabetes And Heart Disease
HunterLab Announces Fall Color Measurement Seminar
Eriez Introduces Mobile Training And Education Center
Endress+Hauser Introduces Advanced Level Transmitter
Glass-In-Glass X-Ray Inspection Supports China's Food Industry
Liberty Technologies Develops Conveyor For Food And Beverage Industry
XT6 Headsets From Closure Systems International Simplify Short-Height Closure Conversions Globally
Schenck AccuRate Exhibiting At The International Baking Industry Exposition
ACG Chicago To Host Food Industry Conference
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Video: Seal-Scan™ 550 For On-Line Pouch Seal Inspection
Video: Seal-Scan™ 550 For On-Line Pouch Seal Inspection
Seal-Scan™ 550 for on-line pouch seal inspection using PTI's patented, non-destructive airborne ultrasound technology.

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Eriez "How To Choose And Use Industrial Metal Detectors" Guide
Eriez "How To Choose And Use Industrial Metal Detectors" Guide
This handy guide highlights important factors when considering the many types of metal detectors and whether additional types of metal protection may be desirable...

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