Food Engineering articles from August 2006

Food Engineering archives from August 2006

In search of the next winner.(Food Engineering Plant of the Year)
August 1, 2006... Dannon, Pepperidge Farm, Coors and Frito Lay. What do these four companies have in common? Popular consumer brands? Delicious products to consume? Manufacturing leaders? Yes, on all counts. But one thing you may not realize is that all four of...

Calendar.(Conferences and conventions)(Calendar)
August 1, 2006... SEPTEMBER 2006 11-13 Applications of Novel Technologies in Food and Biotechnology, Cork, Ireland, Institute of Technologists; www.ucc.ie/ nonthermalfood2006. 11-14 Total Quality Management Course, Columbus, OH; Snack Food Association...

Pineland Farms.(Pineland Farms completes construction of a 13,000-sq.-ft. specialty Cheese plant)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Pineland Farms recently completed construction of a 13,000-sq.-ft. specialty Cheese plant in Hew Gloucester, ME. The new facility is located on Pineland Farms 4,000-acre working farm and will use a portion of the annual milk production to...

Reser's Fine Foods.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Reser's Fine Foods opened a new Topeka, KS. With the addition of this plant and the 275 jobs it created, the company now employs a total of 765 people in its three Topeka plants. The newest facility is slated to produce 125 million pounds of...

AmeriCold.(existing refrigeration system)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... AmeriCold is undergoing construction at several locations. The company expanded freezer capacity at its West Point, MS, facility, creating 4,400 new pallet positions. A $12 million, 93,000-sq.-ft, expansion at its Albertville, AL, facility will...

Capriani Harrison Valve Corp.(stainless steel forgings)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Capriani Harrison Valve Corp. opened a state-of-the-art, ISO 9001:2000 certified factory that will produce hygienic valves, filters and spray balls, which are fully traceable, 3A-approved and made from stainless steel forgings.

Asian food manufacturers invest in US production.(ethnic food manufacturers)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... With the US Asian population booming, ethnic food manufacturers increasingly are investing in new facilities to better serve that market. Chinas Lehui Enterprises is among the latest Asian firms to announce a US beachhead. The company...

USDA announces new BSE surveillance program.(Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)(United States department of Agriculture)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The US Department of Agriculture will soon transition to an ongoing Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance program that corresponds to the extremely low prevalence of the disease in the US. "It's time that our surveillance...

The board of directors for the Food Products Association (FPA) and the executive committee of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have agreed, in principle, to merge the two organizations effective January 1, 2007.(merging of two organizations)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The board of directors for the Food Products Association (FPA) and the executive committee of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have agreed, in principle, to merge the two organizations effective January 1, 2007. The merger will not...

Racine Federated.(appointment of John Erskine III as vice president)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Racine Federated elected John Erskine III as vice president. He will serve on the executive and divisional management committees and continue as product manager for Racine's Vortex flowmeter line.

Sargento Foods.(Brian Kaufman was promoted to the position of engineering director )(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Brian Kaufman was promoted to the position of engineering director of natural cuts with Sargento Foods. He has held a variety of engineering positions with the company since 1996.

American Dairy Products Institute.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
August 1, 2006... Bobby L. Hall has been named an honorary lifetime director of the American Dairy Products Institute.

Tetra Pak and Carlisle Processing Systems have reached an agreement where Tetra Pak will acquire the company.(Tetra Pak International AB acquires Carlisle Processing Systems an equipment supplying industry)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Tetra Pak and Carlisle Processing Systems have reached an agreement where Tetra Pak will acquire the company, which is the cheese and powder processing business of Carlisle Companies.

Brigham.(hired Greg Campbell as director of sales grocery)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Ice cream and frozen yogurt maker Brigham's hired Greg Campbell as director of sales grocery. He was previously business development manager at Edy's Grand Ice Cream and is currently president of the Frozen and Refrigerated Association of the...

Devault Foods.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
August 1, 2006... Devault Foods appointed Jim Falbo as director of production. The company produces sandwich steaks, meatballs, hamburgers and specialty items.

Diehl Food Ingredients has been formed through the asset purchase of Diehl by Highlander Partners.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
August 1, 2006... Diehl Food Ingredients has been formed through the asset purchase of Diehl by Highlander Partners. Charles Nicolais has been named president and principal.

Vodka brand's PET conversion reduces costs, retains image.(White Rock Distilleries Inc. contracts with Amcor PET Packaging)
August 1, 2006... In a switch to PET from glass that helped cut costs while preserving a unique brand image, White Rock Distilleries introduced its Pinnacle Vodka brand in a 1.75-liter translucent blue PET bottle from Amcor PET Packaging. The Lewiston,...

Anheuser-Busch adds to aluminum bottle collection.(Michelob Ultra Amber to its collection)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Due to the success of Anheuser-Busch's six aluminum bottles, the St. Louis, MO-based brewer has added Michelob Ultra and Michelob Ultra Amber to its collection of brands available in this format. The Michelob Ultra and Michelob Ultra Amber...

Reclosable aluminum beverage bottles.(Universal Can Company )(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Ball Corporation and Tokyo-based Universal Can Company (UCC) entered into a licensing agreement for Ball to manufacture and sell aluminum beverage bottles. Ball is said to be the first company to license this manufacturing technology outside of...

Get your apple a day in a convenient way.(S. Martinelli and Co. contracts with Graham Packaging Co.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Watsonville, CA-based apple juice processor S. Martinelli & Company turned to Graham Packaging Company, York, PA, to update its trademark 10-oz. apple-shaped, glass juice bottle. Martinelli wanted to maintain the unique apple-shaped bottle,...

Microwavable sauces spice up a meal.(McCormick and Co offers a new line of sauces)
August 1, 2006... McCormick & Co. kicked its offerings up a notch with a new line of sauces in microwavable, retortable stand-up pouches from Ampac Flexibles-Converted Products, Cincinnati, OH, a unit of Ampac Packaging. This is the first time wet sauces are...

Soccer-shaped PET bottle celebrates the World Cup.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Coca-Cola has a history of celebrating the World Cup with special edition decorated bottles. For the 2006 World Cup held in Germany, Coca-Cola UK produced a unique PET Coke bottle in the shape of a soccer ball. The 250-ml bottle is...

Packaging system for single-serve creamers.(Eye on MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)
August 1, 2006... In order to meet demand for single-serve coffee creamers, Tetra Pak introduced a new packaging line for the Tetra Classic Aseptic (TCA) 20-ml package. This new Tetra Pak A1/Mini operates at more than double the speed of the earlier version,...

Palletizing robot.(KUKA Robotics Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The KUKA KR 100-2 PA palletizing robot and the KR 180 PA robot are made in part from carbon fiber composite materials, making the robot arm lighter, faster and less expensive, says the company. Specifically designed for high-speed,...

Case palletizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... A-B-C's Model 72A case palletizer occupies 163 sq.ft, of floor space, including the pallet dispenser. Construction includes a heavy-gauge steel frame with counterweights operating within the side towers to counterbalance the weight of a fully...

Palletizing solution.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Schneider Packaging integrates robotic arms with end-of-arm tooling and other components to provide a complete end-of-line palletizing solution for packaging. An authorized FANUC system integrator, the company builds robotic palletizing cells...

Half-size pallet.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The half-size pallet from Litco is 24 in. by 40 in. to help enhance efficiency and reduce costs for small loads. Using half-sized pallets in place of full-sized pallets saves money on small loads because it can eliminate more than 21,000 lbs....

Transverse palletizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... A+F Automation USA's 313Q transverse palletizer is capable of speeds greater than eight layers per minute. The palletizers feature a dual-infeed layer forming system that, in conjunction with four independent layer pushers, overlaps the layer...

Weigh module.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The Gagemount weigh module, available in 20-, 30-, 50- and 100-ton capacities, is a self-contained weighing solution that requires no external checking. The integrated check-rod resists side forces generated by internal or external sources such...

Filler machine upgrades.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Thompson Scale Co.'s 4693 filler upgrade is available for a vartety of filling and packaging equipment, including machinery that puts product in bags, boxes, tubs, totes, drums or bulk bags. Integrated controls along with new components are...

Controls sealing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... APM Hexseal offers a range of sealing boots for electromechanical switches and circuit breakers. Specifically designed for harsh environments typically found in food processing machinery and instrumentation controls, the boots are sized to mate...

Sanitary belt.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Series 850 SeamFree Minimum Hinge FlatTop is Intralox's newest addition to its EZ Clean family of components. The company says design features of the 850 Series make cleaning more efficient. The belt is drive-bar driven, preventing debris from...

Overload relays.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The Allen-Bradley E1 Plus solid-state overload relay with DeviceNet communication provides increased motor and load protection. Warning functions alert engineers to take preventive action when motor performance parameters exceed permissive...

Twin screw extruder.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Designed for reliable extrapolation of process parameters from this unit to larger production extruders, the Evolum 25 R&D twin screw extruder from Clextral features screw and barrel designs which follow the same mathematical laws that govern...

Pallet hand truck.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Rated at a maximum load capacity of 5,500 lbs., the AM 2200 hand pallet truck from Jungheinrich features a tiller handle that allows for easy and safe maneuvering of the load by either right- or left-handed operators. A head-length of 14.7 in....

Speed reducers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The Maximizer Series of stainless steel speed reducers from PeerlessWinsmith helps food processing conveyor systems maintain a clean level condition. They have stainless steel housings, an easy-wash contoured design and synthetic lubricant. An...

End-of-line palletizers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Both standard and robotic A+F palletizer machines from Hassia USA provide end-of-line processing from up to four different production lines simultaneously. The standard palletizers perform at high speeds, even when handling heavy loads. The...

Sarah Coulter, Ph.D. Food Technology Specialist.(to retain quality of packaged food)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Q How can I retain the quality of my packaged food? A Food products spoil differently, whether through microbial growth, discoloration, oxidation or even moisture loss. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a way to help preserve the...

Laboratory skid system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The Terlotherm laboratory-size skid system for heating, cooling or pasteurization and other process applications provides complete small scale testing that can be ramped up to productionsize units, The system allows the product to be heated to...

Specialty mixer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Used to improve dispersion prior to milling, the PreMax from Charles Ross & Son contains a specially designed rotor/stator that creates high flow and shear rates. In some cases the mixer eliminates the need for a media mill. In all cases, the...

USDA/FDA-compliant pumps.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... IDEX's Warren Rupp Sandpiper pumps offer a lube-free design and feature containment duty spill prevention systems. They meet USDA standards for use in food applications. Wetted parts of these meat/poultry pumps are electro-polished 316 and...

High-capacity case palletizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... FKI Logistex's A-780 case palletizer offers increased capacity for low- to mid-speed palletizing applications. With a compact footprint, the unit uses high-level infeed and right-angle pattern formation to achieve pattern flexibility....

Motor testing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... A complete turnkey system for electric motor testing, the DynoLAB LT from Sakor offers the test control and data acquisition capabilities required for basic electric motor testing, as well as all the benefits of an AC motoring dynamometer. The...

Low-voltage gearmotors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The 90-volt SCR gearmotors from Leeson are performance matched for continuous duty service over a 60:1 speed range. The company's low-voltage gearmotors are also performance matched for continuous duty. All have constant torque throughout the...

Pallet washer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Systemate Numafa's PWMV-E offers an economical alternative for cleaning pallets, freezer spacers and slipsheets. The unit offers effective water circulation that results in conservation. At the end of the washing cycle, the washing water also...

Toroidal roller bearings.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... SKF CARB toroidal roller bearings serve as non-locating bearings in large electric motors (125 hp and above) with their capability to accommodate very heavy radial loads and compensate for misalignment. Their suitability for both coupled and...

Material transfer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... NBE provides a process system solution to discharge and transfer nonfree flowing materials without the effects of bridging and ratholing. A 150-degree container discharger dumps the material out of corrugated containers into an agitator hopper....

Bearing assembly.(Graphite Metallizing Corp. introduces roller bearings)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Graphalloy conveyor roller end bearing assemblies are designed to provide solutions for conveyors operating in high temperatures where dry running is required or where applying lubricant is difficult. The hex adapter new assemblies consist of a...

Package sealing solution.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... National Adhesives package sealing solution combines a 200[degrees]F hot-melt adhesive with an integrated storage, filling and application system. The company says Easy-Pack reduces downtime and maintenance costs and improves packaging...

Packaging machine servomotor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... ELAU's SH Series servomotors for packaging machinery use the PacDrive automation system with salient-pole winding technology. Designed specifically for the environmental requirements of the latest generation mechatronic packaging machines, they...

High SME-rated extruder.(Wenger Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... With speeds up to 1,200 rpm and power levels to 165kWhr/t SME at volumetric capacity, Wenger Magnum ST twin-screw extruders meet an extreme range of operating parameters. Existing Wenger twin-screw extruders can be converted to the new...

Intelligent drives.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Best-in-class motor control for up to 700 hp motors is available with the new Telemecanique Altivar 71 variable speed AC drive from Schneider Electric. Dual microprocessors and motor control algorithms provide torque performance and speed...

Blue conveyor belt.(Habasit AG)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Blue conveyor belts from Habasit meet hygiene standards because they are a different color than most of the food products they convey, since blue is a color that rarely exists in foodstuffs. Remaining food residues are also more visible on blue...

High-level palletizers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The FLI Series high-level palletizers from Priority One are modular in design and available in every configuration to satisfy low- and high-speed production lines handling a range of cases, crates or shrink-wrapped bundles or trays. Heavy-duty...

Motors and drives.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... For traction and industrial applications, Switched Reluctance (SR) motors and drives from LeTourneau eliminate the coils on the moving parts of the motor, have no requirement for commutator or brush maintenance and can deliver full-rated torque...

Center feeder.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... A center feeder for chocolate coating lines has been designed and built by Graybill Machines. The center feeder is available in widths to fit each specific line. It takes manually dumped product and reduces it to a single layer while closing...

Mounted bearing units.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... MRC Marathon HDi Series mounted bearing units can be used in applications in the red meat, pork and poultry processing industries, as well as beverage industries that require high-housing strength and corrosion resistance. The heavy-duty, cast...

Jaw-style coupling.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... The Lovejoy jaw coupling offers a large variety of stock bore/keyway combinations, totaling more than 850,000 possible configurations. They need no lubrication and can be bored to order and shipped the same day. The couplings are fail-safe,...

Feeder systems.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Palletizing Equipment and Extrusion)
August 1, 2006... Hapman provides complete feeder systems by combining its PosiPortion feeders with any of its three types of conveyors or bulk-bag handling equipment. Systems are available in many capacities with a range of options. The distinctive conveyor...

Data automation & food safety: identifying your risk is the first step in the decision to invest in an automated record-keeping system.
August 1, 2006... When it comes to food safety, risk management, not ROI, is the metric of choice for America's leading food brands when evaluating track and trace systems. America's Bioterrorism Act and the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection...

Waves of the future: fully cooked bacon has been one of the few applications for microwave technology in the food industry. That's changing, and fast.(TECH UPDATE)
August 1, 2006... While the microwave oven has supplanted the gas range as the cooking appliance of choice in American homes, electromagnetic heating has remained on the periphery in food plants. Cost disadvantages for electrical energy retarded microwave...

Timely nutrition: bulk solids metering equipment saves time and increases efficiencies for nutritional manufacturer.(manufacturer of snack bars and drink)
August 1, 2006... "This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we,know what to do with it," said Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher, Ol' Waldo would have to agree that Bariatrix International is making the most of its time thanks to the...

Pressure dense-phase conveyor.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... The pressure dense-phase conveying systems from Nu-Con Equipment are engineered to convey fragile powders and agglomerated materials like infant formulas, drink mixes, creamers and food additives. Nu-Con says the systems will convey a large...

Custom airlocks.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... Airlanco's airlocks are available in customized fabricated and machined models for pneumatic systems, gravity feeds and volumetric discharge devices. The units have cast housings for added durability and are designed for higher pressures as...

Dual container dumper & feeder.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... The dual container dumper with vibratory feeder from Material Transfer is designed to accept and discharge one or two containers loaded with a pallet jack at floor level. Custom hoppers feature a manually adjustable slide gate for product...

Split-frame Unloader.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... The split-frame unloader from Flexicon allows discharging of bulk bags and rigid totes from mezzanines and other low headroom areas. The upper frame can be forklifted onto the plant floor, loaded with a bulk bag, and then forklifted back onto...

Sanitary static mixers.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... Chemineer's Kenics sanitary static mixers feature stainless steel construction, sanitary clamp-style fittings and clean-in-place models for processing applications such as blending, dispersion and heating/cooling. The patented static helical...

High-capacity conveyors.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... Cyclonaire engineered its DPG-B series gravity-loaded, bottom-discharge, dense-phase conveyors to move powdered, granular or pelletized friable and abrasive materials. The company says its conveyors are rated up to 100+ TPH and provide high...

Bulk bag unloaders.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... With a variety of feed devices and weight control options, Vibra Screw bulk bag unloaders offer a bag support hopper for safe seating and sealing of the bag, standard two-point dust collection, no-spill collection hopper and a vibration...

Gear coupling.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2006... Lovejoy says its Lovejoy/Sier-Bath FARR gear coupling is designed specifically for rugged requirements and is alignment-free, allowing the gear drive to be mounted directly to the conveyor and eliminating the need for a conventional, low-speed...

SacMaster[R] bulk bag discharging systems satisfy processor bag frame needs.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... SacMaster[R] is a bulk bag discharge system that includes the important features identified by bulk bag manufacturers and users. Bag tensioning, hoist or forklift loading, height adjustability and the patented "Posi-Flow" agitation system make...

Stainless steel heat sealing bands.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... Stainless steel heat sealing bands offer quality sealing of bags, tubes, trays and boxes. Uniform transfer of heat delivers consistent and reliable seals. Bands available with PTFE coating provide enhanced release properties. Manufactured to...

GenNext technology[TM] whitepaper.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... A whitepaper highlighting Bosch Rexroth's GenNext[TM] technology is available for download on the Bosch Rexroth website. It includes information on how GenNext[TM] technology can result in improved uptime, productivity, ease of use, and...

Decade products plastic pallets.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... Six-page brochure covers Decade's full range of pallets for industrial, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications. Engineered of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), reusable Decade pallets are strong yet lightweight, corrosion-resistant...

Preferred by leading companies in the food & beverage industry.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... AssetPoint has been helping companies manage plant and facility assets for over 25 years. We enable our clients to: * reduce downtime * improve profitability * maintain capital intensive assets * increase productivity Let...

Bimetalix scraped surface heat exchanger cylinders.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... Bimetalix is the only manufacturer in the world offering a complete line of scraped surface heat exchanger cylinders--stainless, nickel and trimetallic. Our patented TITAN' Trimetallic food cylinder is the most functional cylinder...

New Cole-Parmer[R] fluid handling system sourcebook.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... This 288-page catalog features innovative products for Food & Beverage--including our exclusive line of industry-leading MASTERFLEX[R] tubing pump systems. Also, the newest formulations of tubing and hose, sanitary fittings, valves, flowmeters,...

New scale parts washer minimizes the need for mezzanine modifications Douglas introduces new scale parts washer.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... Douglas Machines newest product offering, the HD-12-SPW Scale Parts Washer minimizes the need for mezzanine modifications and helps overcome clearance issues. Parts are loaded at the weigh station and transported to the washer on specialized...

New "how to" booklet on feeders & conveyors.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... New 20-page How to Choose & Use Vibratory Feeders and Conveyors covers all the basic information needed to determine the proper equipment for your application. The booklet reviews the mechanics of vibratory equipment including drive systems,...

Fortress Technology.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... Fortress Technology's comprehensive brochure describes its user-friendly Phantom[R] rectangular, pipeline, and gravity-feed metal detection systems, known for rugged reliability and simple operation. Built to customer specifications, metal...

Kemco Systems.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... World leader in water heating, heat recovery, and wastewater treatment systems. Kemco engineers sanitation systems to match your plant requirements, and treats your wastewater to meet regulatory limits. Kemco's 99.7% efficient Direct Contact...

Krylon products group offers new Tri-Flow[R] industrial lubricants product guide.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... Krylon Products Group offers a new six-page, full-color product guide featuring its complete line of Tri-Flow[R] Industrial-Strength Lubricants. The guide outlines key benefits of Tri-Flow Industrial and Superior lubricants, Food Grade...

Half frame bulk bag unloader.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... Half Frame Bulk Bag Unloader offers total dust containment at low cost by relying on forklift or hoist to suspend bag during operation, Allows dust-tight connections, unrestricted flow and automatic tensioning of bag to promote flow and...

3-A certified conveyors.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2006... For 3-A Dairy Certified Flexible Screw Conveyors come to HAPMAN--the only manufacturer with a USDA Equipment Acceptance Certificate. When you need to move powders or bulk products, in a compliant facility, you can rely on HAPMAN to give you the...