Application Notes & Case Studies

  1. Controlling Dust In Grain Manufacturing Operations 11/17/2019

    Aging dust filtration systems present safety and quality risks and low filtration efficiency. This case study shows how new dust collectors can maintain acceptable dust levels and reduce plant downtime.

  2. 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.

  3. Hershey Installs Volumetric Feeders For Accurate Dispensing 11/14/2019

    A confectioner installs six volumetric feeders in a new make-your-own candy bar production line to accurately dispense small ingredient amounts into chocolate base bars.

  4. Choosing The Right Gardner Mixing And Processing Equipment 11/13/2019

    Mixing is considered one of the essential processes in manufacturing and there are many factors to consider before the purchase of a new mixer. Following is a guideline for the selection, specification, and purchase of Gardner mixing and processing equipment.

  5. Benefits Of A Mobile Milling System 11/13/2019

    Regardless of industry segment, continue reading to learn how a mobile milling system that can be relocated and interchanged quickly and easily between products can provide a cost-effective solution.

  6. Recommended Blending Equipment For Pet Food 10/29/2019

    Pet foods are specifically formulated to provide a particular breed or animal the balanced levels of protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals it needs.

  7. Recommended Mixing Equipment For Marinades And Glazes 10/29/2019

    Mixers capable of high-speed power, emulsification, particle size reduction, and homogenization are recommended equipment for commercially produced marinades, glazes, and sauces.

  8. Johnsonville Sausage Installs X-Ray Inspection Systems For Increased Quality Assurance 10/10/2019

    Johnsonville Sausage, North America’s largest fresh sausage manufacturer, initiated a group wide x-ray project in order to find a final product that delivered reliability, clean-ability and ease of usage.

  9. Nutrien: Breaking Down Data Silos 9/18/2019

    Nutrien is the world’s largest producer of potash and the second-largest producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Many of the company’s individual sites have been using PI System software for some time, but until recently, Nutrien had no enterprise-level system for handling data. By centralizing the flow of data through the company, Nutrien now has better coordination, anticipation, and insight into operations across the business.

  10. Deschutes: Better Data For Better Beer 9/18/2019

    Deschutes Brewery, the seventh largest craft brewery in the United States, had a problem. During the cooling phase of the brewing process, temperatures were spiking in a new class of fermenters, an anomaly that could potentially reduce capacity potential and affect the quality and flavor of their beers. Luckily, Deschutes had a secret weapon: the PI System.