Food Engineering articles from April 2006

Food Engineering archives from April 2006

Morning impaired, eater outers--finally a demographic I can relate to.(demographic aspects)(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... Have a special birthday or anniversary coming up? Most people celebrate with a trip to a favorite restaurant. While expensive, high-end restaurants remain popular destinations for special celebrations, going out to eat for no special reason has...

Calendar.(Calendar)
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Snyders of Hanover's.(company expansion)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Construction of an 85,000-sq.-ft. expansion began at Snyders of Hanover's Goodyear, AZ-based pretzel bakery. When it is complete in Fall 2006, 60 new jobs will be added.

Kettle Foods.(expansion)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Kettle Foods is spending $18 million to build a 70,000-sq.-ft. plant in Beloit, WI. Construction will begin this month and should be complete by the end of the year.

Perdue Farms.(company expands)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Perdue Farms plans to invest $146 million by 2009 to expand its Houston County, GA, facility. The company is adding a cooking plant to the facility and plans to double the capacity of the existing processing plant. Together these projects will...

Palermo Properties' Palermo Villa, Inc.(plant opening)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Palermo Properties' Palermo Villa, Inc. is spending $30.5 million to build a frozen pizza manufacturing plant on a one-acre plot in Milwaukee, WI's Menomonee River Valley.

Improve your shelf appeal.(food packaging )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Did you know that once a consumer picks up a product from a store shelf, there's an 87 percent chance that he or she will buy it? Packaging that is more appealing, functional and easier to stack on store shelves catches the consumer's eye,...

More aid for gulf coast.(agricultural aid)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The federal government is funneling an additional $63 million in agricultural aid into the Gulf Coast region, still struggling to overcome last summer's devastating hurricanes. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced that Emergency...

Defining whole grain.(food labeling)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... With whole grain foods enjoying new popularity, FDA is working to clarify exactly what constitutes it. The agency issued a draft guidance document for label statements on whole grain food and is now collecting comments. Robert Earl, senior...

Food Products Association.(appointments)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Dr. Nancy Rachman has been named senior director, safety evaluation and scientific affairs for the Food Products Association. In this position, she will focus on scientific, regulatory and public policy development associated with food safety.

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute.(reorganizing)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) reorganized its internal operations, creating four business units, and promoting individuals to oversee each unit. Tom Egan is vice president of industry services; Jorge Izquierdo is vice...

Nash Finch.(appointments)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Food distribution company Nash Finch appointed Allister Graham as interim CEO. Graham was chairman of the board of directors for the company and previously served as CEO of the Oshawa Group Ltd., a multi-billion dollar food distributor in...

Poore Brothers.(appointments)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Poore Brothers appointed Eric Kufel as CEO and director and Larry Polhill as chairman of the board of directors. Kufel was president, CEO and director of the company from 1997 to 2004 and chairman of the board from 2004 until 2006. Polhill was...

US Can Corp. is selling its US and Argentinean operations to Ball Corp.(divestments)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... US Can Corp. is selling its US and Argentinean operations to Ball Corp. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter.

Coca-Cola Enterprises.(appointments)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Suzanne Patterson was elected vice president, internal audit for Coca-Cola Enterprises. Patterson, who comes to the company from Sun Microsystems, will be responsible for all audit functions.

Gainco.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
April 1, 2006... Gainco named Don Esch as company president. He replaces Larry Bettcher who will continue to serve as Gainco's chairman of the board.

Frozen Food Express Industries.(appointments)
April 1, 2006... Frozen Food Express Industries appointed Thomas Yetter as interim CFO to replace Gary Pruden who resigned as an officer and director of the company. Yetter has been with the company for 20 years and served as the treasurer since 1988.

Neal Jansen, a member of the board of directors of Vita Food Products, died in February.(obituary)(Obituary)
April 1, 2006... Neal Jansen, a member of the board of directors of Vita Food Products, died in February. He served as director of the company since 1983 and was CEO and chairman of Lettieri's Inc., a manufacturer of Italian food. He previously served as CEO...

Petition puts MAP for meat in spotlight: carbon monoxide doesn't pose toxicity danger, FDA believes, but the agency is re-examining its use from a consumer-deception standpoint.(modified atmosphere packaging)(Food and Drug Administration)
April 1, 2006... The appropriateness of carbon monoxide as a component in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for meat and seafood became a very public debate in February, pitting a natural-extracts supplier against some of the industry's biggest meatpackers in...

Pouches play the green card.(food packaging)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The package used by a Park City, UT, bottled water venture will take longer to decompose than the residence time of the liquid in its aquifer, which was carbon dated at roughly 20,000 years. That's not stopping Wasatch IceWater LLC from...

Upscale portion packs for home fine dining.(food packaging)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Vacuum packs play a key role in delivering gourmet frozen meals from Grate's Kitchen inc., an approach that is helping the Seattle-based firm gain freezer space in some of the fastest growing retail chains nationwide. Incorporated three...

Get more bang for your buck: educational programs that include food safety, sanitation and quality as part of worker safety training offer more protection and rewards for processors.(occupational safety training)
April 1, 2006... Statistics show that training programs aimed at ensuring worker safety and reducing the potential for injury not only successfully achieve these goals, but also reduce potential liability. So, shouldn't we take the same tack with our food...

Tank cleaning nozzle.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The High-Temperature Teflon Whirling nozzle is designed for applications where Teflon is the desired material but the operating environment is very hot. The nozzle's design incorporates two stainless steel rings to control the expansion of the...

Spray application nozzles.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Spraying Systems Co.'s SBH and SKH model spray dry nozzles for medium- and low-flow spray applications are designed with an O-ring instead of a gasket, so the nozzles can be installed and securely sealed by hand for pressures as high as 7,000...

Spray dry nozzle.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Delavan says its SDX spray drying nozzle can deliver more product in pounds per hour than its current Mini SDX nozzle. The new nozzle is less than 38 mm long and features a swirl chamber that is positively retained in the body during assembly....

Build-up remover.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... BETE Fog Nozzle's Twist & Dry Knife-edge Carrier features a tapered design that reduces build up and the associated hazards. The product tapers down from the orifice to form a sharp ridge at the tip. By eliminating the usual flat face tip...

Machine vision sensor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Cognex's Checker 101E directly accepts encoder signals, eliminating the need for a PLC when tracking and rejecting products on variable-speed production lines. Acquiring and processing over 500 images per second, the unit is able to detect and...

Cyclone separator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... TLV's DC7 high-performance cyclone separator for steam and air applications features a lightweight stainless steel design and has no moving parts for corrosion resistance and maintenance free operation. The separator is used to disentrain...

Magnetic separation.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Bunting Magnetics' USDA, AMS-accepted magnetic separation equipment is designed to help processors meet marketplace demands and governmental requirements for safer and purer processed materials and foodstuffs. The HFS manual-clean drawer...

Handheld thermometer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The DP-700 handheld digital thermometer with a universal input from RKC features a data logging function that allows the operator to store up to 99 tag numbers in addition to providing the date, time, user's name and measured temperature. Data...

Dry-disconnect products.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... OPW's Epsilon is a premier high-flow, dry disconnect fitting used in processing industries for safe connection and disconnection of flexible hoses to reduce worker exposure and atmospheric releases. Other quick and dry-disconnect products from...

Blow gun.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The VMG blow gun features a special valve design and construction to create the smooth flow of fluid, says SMC, the manufacturer. The VMG has two body colors, urban white and dark blue, and four kinds of nozzles, male thread, low-noise nozzle,...

Rotary evaporators.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Buchi SafetyVap R 210 and R-215 rotary evaporators from Brinkmann come complete with all required accessories for distillation. To help meet demanding distillation requirements, a variety of options are available, including a powered motor...

Form, fill, seal machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The VPL-180 continuous motion vertical form, fill and seal machine from Rovema features modern linear servo drive technology and operates at mechanical speeds of up to 220 cycles/minute, making it suitable for high-speed candy and snack...

Ultrasonic flowmeter.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Series DFX flowmeter, a Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter from Dynasonics, features intelligent software algorithms that monitor incoming signal quality and flowmeter performance and make automatic adjustments to nullify changing liquid...

Plate condenser.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The AlfaCond 400 plate condenser from Alfa Laval condenses vapors under low-pressure, high vacuum conditions in evaporation and distillation applications. Based on the plate-and-frame heat exchanger concept, the model can be used as an...

Metal detectors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Vertical Fall metal detector from Lock Inspection Systems received ATEX approval for its compliance with directive 94/9/EC on explosion protection. The directive covers equipment that may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres created...

Machine vision camera.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The CS6910CL machine vision camera from Toshiba Teli America employs a Fuji honeycomb-style, 1/4-in. CCD sensor, which offers high-color fidelity and sensitivity. This provides low error rates and speeds up to 30 frame-per-second in full frame...

Mini-densifier.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Modern Process Equipment's GP.md mini-densifier for laboratory applications and pilot plants is suitable for applications where a small quantity of product requires densification for testing and trial purposes. Density can be modified up to a...

Separation technology.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Enviro Voraxial's separator removes large volumes of water from other components in the processing stream while significantly decreasing requirements for energy, weight, space and expense, says the company. The unit incorporates a continuous...

Multifunctional calibrator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... E Instruments' MicroCal 2+ multifunctional calibrator was developed for quality and maintenance purposes. As a dual-channel unit, it offers simulation and measurement capabilities. It simulates and measures mV, volts, current and ohms. The unit...

Sanitary mixer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Sanitary VersaMix Model VMC-50 from Charles Ross was designed to provide maximum process flexibility and includes three agitation systems. It is constructed of type 316 stainless steel wetted parts. The unit includes a conventional...

Food quality label.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Traceo label tracks breakage in the cold chain. As a microbial freshness indicator, the adhesive label is programmed according to the desired tracing criteria and is applied directly over a bar code. Comprised of a gel and microorganisms,...

IP 69K-rated control units.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Singular Controls' HYGEIA Series N panel mounted pushbuttons, E-stops, selector switches, potentiometers and flat and protruding LED-based indicator lights are 22.5 mm control units designed to meet the hygienic standards of the food processing...

Sanitary hose gaskets.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Integra ColorGrip gaskets feature color-coded support elements for easy process identification and permit controlled compression of the gasket's sealing material when tightening a fitting or applying a thermal load. Available in eight colors...

Monitoring system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... PBI-Dansensor's checkpoint monitoring systems monitor carbon monoxide (CO) gas in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to meet color appeal, product stability and consumer demands for visibly fresh red meat. The product is intended to measure CO...

Case erector.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Model 390 case erector from A B-C features a large, self-feeding case magazine that holds up to three stacks of cases. As each stack is used, another moves into position, maximizing time between refills. The low-level design makes it easy to...

Viscosity control system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Norcross VISC1000 viscosity control system monitors and controls one to three stations and features a touch screen interface that displays process parameters and trend data for each station. Displaying set point, actual viscosity, alarms...

Stainless steel conveyors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Dorner's 7400 Series AquaPruf stainless steel conveyors are sanitary and meet the needs of the bakery, confection, snack, and prepared food and protein markets. The conveyors feature fully welded frames that eliminate the need for fasteners, no...

Custom blenders.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Process Systems and Equipment's horizontal blender designs offer versatility for mixing specialty dry ingredients such as powders and salts to salads and sausage. Options include steam/water jacket, insulation, scraper blades, flush-mounted...

Roller belt.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)(Intralox LLC)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Series 400 angled roller belt for conveying applications where accurate positioning of cases, boxes and packages is required provides zero unscheduled maintenance and downtime, zero mistracking, reduced jams and a 25% to 50% reduction in...

Modular cleanrooms.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)(Clean Air Products Technology)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Series 556 vertical flow modular cleanrooms from Clean Air Products are available in Class 100 or Class 10 softwall or hardwall models. The modular-design units offer high energy efficiency and facilitate easy maintenance and wipe-down...

Curtain walls.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)(Goff's Enterprises)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Clean curtains from Goff's Enterprises enable processors to perform washdown without splashing nearby active processing operations by separating cleaning and processing to save time and product. The partitions have a slick surface that sheds...

Lighting contactor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)(Rockwell Automation Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Allen-Bradley Bulletin 500LC from Rockwell Automation is a 20 A multi-pole lighting contactor designed for branch circuits. Because the unit controls a specific number of branch cir cults, or luminaries, rather than large blocks of...

Washdown enclosure.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)(Markem Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Markem offers a washdown enclosure for the SmartDate family of thermal transfer coders. Operators will not need to bag or remove the coder from the line prior to washdown procedures, shortening prep and recovery time. The washdown unit consists...

Manual production components.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Bosch Rexroth's line of manual production components can be used to create production cells. It includes modular aluminum framing components, combined with ergonomically tested manual workplace components. All systems are easily configurable...

Hot melt adhesive.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Easy-Pac 200[degrees]F packaging hot melt has been developed by National Adhesives for case and carton sealing applications. It produces strong, fiber tearing bonds in most packaging applications. Despite the low 200[degrees]F operating...

Produce tray former.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Pearson's Model H380 compact, self-contained tray former automatically forms and seals open-top, side-laminated trays at rates up to 38 trays per minute. As the blanks move through the pick motion, the first folding sequence occurs. They...

Safety controller.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The DeviceNet safety controller from Omron can control multiple safety functions without the need for a safety PLC, reducing the cost of an integrated safety and control net work. The controller can operate either with an existing DeviceNet PLC...

Robotic packaging machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The TwinLine two-axis robotic packaging machine from A+F Automation USA features a gripper arm drive with two pairs of identical drive arms made from lightweight carbon fiber and driven by two servo drive motors. This enables the equipment to...

Labeling machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Krones Modul System for labelers provides application flexibility via modular, interchangeable labeling stations. Working off the plug-and-label principle, the labeler com bines multiple techniques, such as cold-glue, pressure-sensitive,...

Checkweigher line.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The LCW series line of checkweighers from Loma operates in demanding, multi-shift production environments. Loma says the heavy duty construction provides greater reliability and run time in more arduous, 24/7 plant conditions where line speeds...

Weigh scale.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Taylor Products' TE10 is an electronic, small net weigh scale designed for weighments of 2 oz. to 5 lbs. It was designed with a timed discharge to eliminate spillage, as well as controls for single operator convenience. It can be used for...

Automatic scrubber.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Advance Warrior walk-behind automatic scrubber boosts floor cleaning productivity, operator convenience and safety, says Nilfisk-Advance, the manufacturer. It is available in a standard ST model and an AXP model, which features an on-board...

Filter/strainers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Dixon-Bradford's short-style, in-line filter/strainers for food, dairy and beverage plants are suitable for straining or filtering microscopic to large particulate matter when used with the different strainer and filter media available. The...

Rare earth magnets.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... The Xtreme rare earth tube magnet circuit, used in tubes, grates and liquid line traps, provides improved holding force, higher gauss rating and improved separation efficiency over previous models, says Eriez, the manufacturer. Pull strength...

Ball valves.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Evaporation, Separation and Spraying Equipment)
April 1, 2006... Hayward's Series EA electric-actuated, plastic, true-union ball valves are for sensitive applications that can't get by with less than a full featured valve/ actuator combination. The valves feature a 110 VAC electric actuator with an output...

What if RFID succeeds? Planning for the possibility may make more strategic sense than you think.(radio frequency identification technology)
April 1, 2006... If RFID succeeds at the case level, what can you expect? A lot of data. Besides the IT bandwidth, data storage, data aggregation and processing issues, does this matter? If RFID succeeds, all this data means adequate information management has...

On a need-to-know basis: knowing why you're collecting data will go a long way toward achieving your goals.(data collection systems)
April 1, 2006... What do you need to know and when do you need to know it? A knee-jerk response might be that you need to know everything about your plant and you need to know it in real time. But in reality, fast data collection simply for data collection's...

Plant of the year Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream in the groove in Bakersfield: Nestle SA didn't just buy an ice cream company when it acquired Dreyer's: it added a management team with a talent for creating a world-class manufacturing facility.
April 1, 2006... If officials at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. and Nestle SA wanted a symbol of their frozen snacks' merger, they couldn't do better than the expanded Dreyer's plant in Bakersfield, CA. Since 1983, Food Engineering has celebrated outstanding...

Giant steps in plant floor control: to truly make gains in automation, processors must get in the game for the long haul.
April 1, 2006... Does this sound familiar? Rapid change, more complex products, higher volumes and more intense competition. These are the challenges food and beverage processors face today. For some, it can be a web of slow growth, rising costs, waning pricing...

Drawn to purity: rare earth magnets eliminate tramp metals for herbal tea manufacturer.
April 1, 2006... More than one-third of Americans use complementary, and alternative medicine, according to a 2004 study by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. Of these, 19 percent...

Sugar coating it: automated handling system keeps sugar flowing freely at Weetabix, saving labor costs and contamination risks.(cereal product labeling)
April 1, 2006... When one of Weetabix's private label customers wanted the company to produce sugarcoated flakes, Weetabix decided it was time to enter the world of automation. A multinational company headquartered in the UK, Weetabix manufactures its own...

Bag dump stations.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... Constructed of 304 stainless steel, Airlanco's bag dump stations consist of a large hopper topped by a bar grate and hinged door, an integral pulse jet filtration unit equipped with polyester cartridge filters, and a 2-hp, 865-cfm fan. When the...

Bulk bag unloaders.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... Bulk bag unloaders from Cyclonaire are designed to be customized for safe handling and clean unloading of any free-flowing dry material in bags. They support all sizes and styles of bulk bags and unload them without slippage or spills,...

FIBC filling system.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... The PowerFill FIBC filling system features the first horizontal pivoting and rotating bag fill carriage, according to Material Transfer, its manufacturer. The bag support carriage and fill head lower to a programmed operator height, extend...

Centrifugal bag dump screener.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... Kason says its low profile Centri-Sifter centrifugal screener with integral bag dump station removes oversized contaminants and de-lumps manually dumped bulk materials. Configured for installation on a mezzanine, the system gravity discharges...

Bulk solids pump feeders.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... K-Tron introduces two new bulk solid pump feeders BSP-135 and BSP-150P. The feeders provide gentle precise feeding of free-flowing pellets, granules, flakes, powders and friable products, according to the company. The BSP-135 features three...

Solids flow feeder.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... Engineered to meet stringent sanitary levels, Schenck AccuRate's SolidsFlow feeder is manufactured with welds, radii, seals, surface finishes and gaskets that are USDA compliant. The feeder has no moving parts, making it ideal for metering...

Dumper with folding frame.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... A lift and dump drum dumper from Material Transfer features a compact, folding frame design with fork pockets, which allows the unit to be moved through crowded plants or shipped on a cargo plane. A Lift & Seal System hydraulically seals the...

Waste recycler.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... The Grand Slam waste recycler from Stedman is designed to size hundreds of materials and agglomerated wastes into uniform particle sizes. The unit can handle up to 100 tons of dry and fibrous or wet and sticky material per hour and is...

Helix conveyor.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... Hapman offers a 3A accepted helix conveyor with built-in hopper de-lumper and hi/lo portable base. The de-lumper is designed to be removed quickly after cleaning, reduce material size, and eliminate bridging of oversized material prior to...

Air classifier.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... Pelletron says its air classifier separates and removes unwanted contaminants in dry, granular foods. Constructed of sanitary stainless steel, the smallest unit is designed for a flow rate of 100 lbs./hr., while the largest until can handle up...

Coffee granulizer.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
April 1, 2006... MPE's IMD 99 granulizer features total automation with touch-screen recipe selection. The unit is designed to control coffee grind size, temperature, density and rate to exact standards, resulting in 9,000 lbs./hr., 24-hour-a-day,...