Application Notes & Case Studies
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X-Ray Inspection Of Chicken Bites
12/6/2019
Continue reading to learn about an energy-efficient x-ray inspection system designed for easy and efficient cleaning in the harsh wash-down environments of the packaged poultry industry.
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X-Ray Inspection of Bulk Whole Potatoes
12/6/2019
The Canadian crop sabotage crisis first arose when an undisclosed number of needles were found in potatoes. Fortunately, manufacturers can use x-ray technology to inspect whole potatoes for contaminants such as golf balls, rocks, stones and needles at the beginning of the production line before further processing to guarantee safety and quality.
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XRay Inspection Of Bulk Diced Potatoes
12/6/2019
Manufacturers can use x-ray technology to inspect diced potatoes for contaminants such as golf balls, rocks, stones and needles at the beginning of the production line before further processing and packaging to guarantee safety and quality.
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X-Ray Case Inspection Of Crisps Or Chips
12/6/2019
The Eagle Pack 1000 PRO with Material Discrimination X-ray (MDX) technology inspects cases with crisp bags for hard to find physical contaminants safely and effectively.
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Inspecting Ground Meat Patty Packages
12/4/2019
The Eagle Pack 400 HC inspects ground meat patty packages to ensure safe product while maximizing yield. The x-ray system identifies patties with bone chips, foreign material, improper portions and eliminates defected patties from production lines.
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Inspecting Tuna In Metalized Pouches
12/4/2019
This x-ray system inspects upright pouches of tuna and locates contaminants such as metal, glass, and stone, while simultaneously verifying weight and reducing false reject rates.
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Pneumatic Conveying Of Dry Material
11/19/2019
Pneumatic conveyance of dry material is a proven method for moving products from place to place in many operations. However, there are multiple types of system configurations possible. Each configuration has strengths and weakness thus, the proper selection depends on the specific process needs. The following article will provide some insight into the different factors to consider when applying a pneumatic conveying solution to a process.
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Del Monte Installs Bulk Material handling Equipment For Soup Production
11/19/2019
A Del Monte plant in Mendota, IL is responsible for producing canned soups that appear on grocery store shelves under more than 50 different brand names. Installation of a food-grade bulk bag discharging and metering system that would gravimetrically supply between 750 and 1500 lbs of either material to either of two 900 gallon stainless steel mix tanks in 10 minutes, would not exceed 21 feet in height and, could be quickly disassembled and cleaned using high pressure hot water allows them to producing (6) 900 gallon batches of soup base an hour.
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Controlling Dust In Grain Manufacturing Operations
11/17/2019
With the original dust filtration systems were installed in the 1970s and used large shaker-style baghouses the age and style of the systems presented several risks such as worn condition of the older equipment and the low filtration efficiency by current regulatory standards. With new dust collectors from Schenck Process they were able to maintain acceptable dust levels and reduce plant downtime.
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Centrifugal Sifters Ideal For Quality Control Of Incoming Food Materials
11/14/2019
Manor Bakeries needed new sifters to enter the organic cake market creating. The addition of sifters allowed them to screen incoming flour and remove any hard agglomerates formed during storage.