Food Engineering articles from August 2008

Food Engineering archives from August 2008

Call for excellence and innovation.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... For most of us as summer comes to a close, it's time to get back to the business of running food plants after a few weeks off to relax. As you get back to work, I would like to remind you that now is the time to consider entering your...

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... SEPTEMBER 2008 7-10 ProcessTechnologyXchange, Park City, UT; Food Engineering; 952-736-9370; www.pt-xchange.com. 9-11 Sustainable Packaging Forum, Denver, CO; Packaging Strategies; 610-436-4220, ext. 8511; www.packstrat.com. 16-18...

VersaCold Corporation.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)
August 1, 2008... VersaCold Corporation will expand its 4.7-million-cu.-ft. freezer Dawson facility in Winnipeg, MB. The $24 million contract was given to Primus Builders, Inc. (Woodstock, GA).

Affiliated Foods Midwest Cooperative Inc.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Nebraska-based Affiliated Foods Midwest Cooperative Inc. will expand its distribution center in Kenosha, WI. The $99 million facility will provide 731,000 sq.ft. of space and will serve grocery stores across the Midwest, including 25 in...

Gordon Food Service.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Kenosha, WI will also see the construction of a $50 million distribution center for Gordon Food Service. Gordon is a food service distributor and operator of 127 GFS Marketplace stores.

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. will open a production and distribution center in Victorville, CA. The $120 million facility is expected to employ 200 people and will become the company's Eastern hub serving California and parts of the Southwest....

Dot Foods.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Stellar Inc. has completed the construction of two warehouses and is currently constructing another for Dot Foods, a major food redistribution company. A new 170,000-sq.-ft. distribution facility consisting of a dry warehouse, ammonia...

Knowledge revolution in manufacturing.(MANUFACTURING NEWS)
August 1, 2008... Alvin Toffler, renowned futurist and keynote speaker at Rockwell Software's RSTechEd 2008, has a stern warning for manufacturers. "If manufacturing companies hope to survive an unfolding economic upheaval, they'll have to understand the...

Ag exports surge.(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... With the help of an ever-cheaper dollar, US food exports surged in the first half of 2008. USDA recently updated its projections, saying it expects US agriculture exports to total $108.5 billion for Fiscal 2008. Grains and animal products...

Progress on Chinese products safety.(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... US and Chinese officials are touting progress on establishing new guidelines to ensure Chinese food and feed products entering the US are safe. "I'm very pleased with our efforts and commend our Chinese counterparts for their commitment to this...

Could stickers make produce safer?(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Two consumer groups are pressing the FDA to implement a system that would allow investigators to more easily trace the origin of unsafe produce. In a letter to FDA Commissioner Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, the Consumer Federation of America and...

Campbell Soup Company acquired the Wolfgang Puck soup business from Country Gourmet Foods.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Campbell Soup Company acquired the Wolfgang Puck soup business from Country Gourmet Foods. Separately, Campbell entered into a master licensing agreement with Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. for the use of the Wolfgang Puck brand on soup, stock...

Coca-Cola Company.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Muhtar Kent appointed as chief executive officer)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Muhtar Kent is Coca-Cola Company's new chief executive officer. Kent joined The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 1978 and has held a variety of marketing and operations roles throughout his career. Kent, 55, follows...

GroupeSmithfield Holdings, S.L.,Smithfield Foods' 50/50 joint venture with funds controlled by Oaktree Capital Management LLC, will merge with Campofrio Alimentacion, S.A., the largest processed meats company in Spain.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... GroupeSmithfield Holdings, S.L.,Smithfield Foods'SO/SO joint venture with funds controlled by Oaktree Capital Management LLC, will merge with Campofrio Alimentacion, S.A., the largest processed meats company in Spain. The merger will form the...

Multisorb Technologies, a provider of active packaging solutions, has received the 2008 IFT Food Expo Innovation Award for the development of its active oxygen barrier enhancement technology.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Multisorb Technologies, a provider of active packaging solutions, has received the 2008 IFT Food Expo Innovation Award for the development of its active oxygen barrier enhancement technology, featuring FreshBlend as an effective oxygen...

Robotics Industry Association (RIA).(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(John Dulchinos)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... John Dulchinos, president and chief operating officer of Adept Technology, was elected to serve for his second term as a member of the board of directors of the Robotics Industry Association (RIA).

Bosch Rexroth's Electric Drives and Controls.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Dan Throne appointed sales and marketing manager )(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dan Throne accepted a position as sales and marketing manager for Bosch Rexroth's Electric Drives and Controls division. He is responsible for planning, directing and implementing all activities for the Electric...

Toray Plastics.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Kojiro Maeda as chairman of the board)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Toray Plastics named Kojiro Maeda as chairman of the board, a newly created position. Maeda's career with Toray Industries, Inc., and its subsidiary, Toray Plastics (US), Inc., spans 32 years. Richard Schloesser was appointed president and...

The Open Modular Architecture Control Users' Group (OMAC) is now the Organization for Manufacturing Automation and Control (OMAC).(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Open Modular Architecture Control Users' Group (OMAC) is now the Organization for Manufacturing Automation and Control (OMAC). This name change reflects the evolution of the organization's mission.

The Buhler Technology Group acquired all the shares of Aeroglide Inc. through the signing and closing of a definitive agreement with US-based Compass Diversified Holdings.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Buhler Technology Group acquired all the shares of Aeroglide Inc. through the signing and closing of a definitive agreement with US-based Compass Diversified Holdings. Aeroglide is a mechanical engineering company specializing in drying and...

Pallet containment.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Lantech Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lantech's Q-400XT stretch wrapping system eliminates the need for a fork-truck operator to touch the load or the machine during pallet wrapping. The system automatically attaches the film to the load, wraps it, locks...

Microfiltration.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Tetra Pak Processing UK)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Designed with a ceramic microfiltration filter, Tetra Pak's AIcross microfiltration unit removes more than 99.9% of bacteria and spores from milk and whey. Other applications include protein fractionation and defatting of whey. Fully automated...

Lobe pumps.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Flowtech)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Developed to meet 3-A, USDA and FDA requirements, Flowtech's Unibloc-PD positive displacement lobe pumps can pump thin and thick liquids at a high rate of efficiency. They feature a 316/316L stainless steel pump gear box and a cavity-free front...

NEMA-rated air conditioners.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Kooltronic Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Designed to cool the interior of electronic cabinets, Kooltronic's NEMA4/4X-rated Profile Guardian series DP33, DP43 and DP4T panel-mounted air conditioners have capacities from 5,000 to 9,000 BTU/H, and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor...

Robotic palletizing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Schneider Packaging Equipment Co.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Intended for entry level palletizing or integrating into heavily automated lines including discharge systems and automatic guided vehicles, Schneider's customized Robox plug-and-play robotic palletizer can palletize...

High-capacity filter.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Nederman, Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Designed for industrial handling of dry dust, Nederman's FilterMax DX modular, high-capacity filter can be used for working environments that demand explosion protection. It has a maximum airflow of 2,000 cfm; up to 3 modules can be combined...

Empty pallet handling.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Westfalia Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Used to prepare pallets for robotic palletizing, layer-forming palletizing or hand-palletizing, Westfalia's empty pallet handling system is constructed with heavy-duty components and a powder-coated finish for long-lasting protection. The...

Multi-rib belt.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Interroll Holding AG)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suitable for most conveying applications including roller curves, 24 VDC pallet conveyors, long transport zones and high-speed applications, Interroll's PolyVee belt-driven roller has a flexible core that allows it...

Compact stacker.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... Designed to work where space is limited, Crown's SH/SHR 5500 stacker series can maneuver in aisles as compact as 7 ft. A high-visibility mast, carriage and redesigned reach mechanism improve load handling and positioning. An X10 handle,...

SCARA robot.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Adept Technology Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Intended for case and carton loading applications, Adept's Cobra s800 inverted IP65 SCARA robot saves on floor space and brings high-speed handling to case and carton loading applications. Impervious to dust, dirt and liquids, it supports...

Filter cartridges.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Airlanco)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Offering high filtration efficiencies in compact housings, Airlanco's E-86 series 8.6-in. diameter, spun-bonded polyester filter cartridges are washable and easy to replace. Available in a variety of sizes, the cartridges can be ordered in...

Centrifugal separation.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Heat and Control Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Relying on centrifugal force to remove particles as small as 250 microns from cooking oil, Heat and Control's KleenSweep full-flow centrifugal separation system separates oil and fines from the underflow of the centrifugal separator using an...

Manual palletizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Southworth Products Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Accommodating any open-bottom pallet or skid, Southworth's Roll-In level loader is a manual palletizer that simplifies loading and unloading full pallets. Cutouts in its low-profile platform allow the forks of a hand...

Ask the expert.
August 1, 2008... Q What should I consider when choosing a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) solution provider? A The right solution provider is a key to bringing your products to market faster. Air Products' Freshline[R] MAP solutions offer more than...

Filter presses.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Siemens Water Technologies Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suitable for juice, beer and wine filtration; dewatering waste, DAF and other sludges from the treatment of process wastewaters; and dewatering lime-softening sludge from water treatment, Siemens' J Press sidebar and...

Impeller packer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... Intended for multi-layer bags with PE layers or an in-liner that is difficult to deaerate, Behn + Bates's impeller packer includes a metal detector in its filling channel. A product-specific designed impeller wheel uses high pressure to fill...

Stainless steel sifters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... Great Western's Tru-Balance sanitary gravity flow, atmospheric pressure sifter features a box-less design with nest-together sieve frames that provide rapid access for sieve removal and replacement. A stacked screen construction conserves floor...

Decanting centrifuge.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A solid-bowl decanting centrifuge for the continuous filtration separation of frying oils, especially on oils formulated without Trans fat, Pennwalt's Super-D-Canter filters out smaller particles, and is effective in...

Flow wrapping.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... Developed in both PC and PLC control system architecture with graphic-style, touch-screen human machine interfaces, HayssenSandiacre's Rose Forgrove Athena flow wrapping machine has multi-servo axis drives and is capable of wrapping products in...

Filter leak detector.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FilterSense's continuous particulate emission monitor and bag house filter leak detector incorporates automatic self-checks (zero and span) to automate EPA MACT requirements for periodic instrument validation, and...

Linear actuator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Festo Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Festo's ball screw-driven cantilever actuator EGSA provides stroke lengths of 100, 200 and 300, and offers a repetition accuracy of 0.01 ram. The actuator is available as a complete solution with a motor and...

Sterile environment robot.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Stallbli Robotics)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Staubli's Stericlean robot automates processes within isolators to eliminate repetitive motions, and overcome contamination potential and throughput issues when human operators pierce an aseptic space. It withstands...

Labeling/tracking.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(CSB-System International, Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... CSB's country of origin labeling and tracking software solutions allow meat processors to collect detailed information on each animal through its entire process including slaughter, cutting, further processing packaging and distribution, and...

Urethane flooring.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Stonhard Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suitable for intense conditions found in the food and beverage industry, Stonhard's trowelable urethane flooring with Stonclad UR provides coverage against oxidizing agents, organic acids and solvents. The flooring...

Denesting/lid placing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Hinds-Bock Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Hinds-Bock's cup denesters automatically place containers on the filling line conveyor. Quick change magazines offer rapid changeover from one container to another. Low-level sensors notify operators of the need to reload the unit. The addition...

Stainless steel motors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Stainless Motors, Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Stainless Motors' stainless steel motors have integrated water cooling technology that improves their efficiency and reliability, and recaptures thermal energy suitable for use in other areas of production. Cooling water is circulated...

Moisture/fat testing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(CEM Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... CEM's Smart Trac Rapid Fat & Moisture analyzer utilizes microwave energy for direct moisture analysis and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry to determine fat content in raw and processed meat and meat products. Providing accurate, direct...

Bulk depalletizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Capable of running a range of plastic and glass bottles and metal containers interchangeably with no optional change parts required, A-B-C's Model 108 bulk depalletizer provides flexibility for changing packaging...

Filter cake shredder.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Gericke)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suitable for shredding agglomerates and lumps after storage, drying processes or for recycling returned products, Gericke's Nibbler shredding system can be used to shred large and thick filter cakes for further...

High-level palletizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Thiele Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Thiele's Master 3500 high-level palletizer has a servo-controlled layer pusher and pallet lift motors, advanced machine diagnostics via HMI and totally integrated Allen-Bradley control architecture. It can provide recipe-driven product...

Pump and vector drive.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Seepex. Pump Div.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Seepex's integrated drive for its MD and BW progressive cavity pumps integrates the pumps with a single reduction gear reducer; a 4-pole, TEFC, inverter-rated 1/2hp electric induction motor; and vector-type,...

Conveyor belting.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Cambridge International, Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suitable for washing, breading, battering, coating, frying, baking, cooling and transfers, Cambridge's Duraflex metal conveyor belting handles heavy loads while remaining cleanable and open. Small-diameter drive...

Hot oil filters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(JBT FoodTech)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... JBT FoodTech's MX-series MicroMax hot oil centrifugal filters continuously and automatically filter cooking oil from the fryer to remove cooking sediment and product debris, and return clean oil back to the fryer. Suitable for flour- and...

Case conveying.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(FKI Logistex Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FKI's Logistex case conveyor solutions handle cases, totes and trays. The Logistex RT200 right-angle transfer conveyor has a band cartridge system that allows maintenance technicians to replace a damaged band in...

Rotary batch mixer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Munson Machinery Company Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Munson's MX-1-SSJ miniature rotary batch mixer has an internal spray line for liquid additions, a discharge chute to direct the flow of discharged materials and an insulated, jacketed mixing drum that can be piped to...

High-speed disperser.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Charles Ross and Son Co.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suitable for dispersions up to 50,000 centipoise, Ross's high-speed disperser has a self-contained vacuum pump/condensate recovery system. A 5hp motor drives the mixer; the speed is changed by means of a variable...

Metal detector.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)(Mettler-Toledo Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Intended for use in the sausage industry, Safeline's HDS pipeline metal detector offers-sensitivity to all metal types. The mobile, compact, heavy-duty system integrates closely with vacuum fillers and other sausage...

Pressure transmitters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Economical alternatives to network process transmitters when a digital protocol is not required, Ashcroft's GC51 and GC52 gauge and differential pressure transmitters have a compact NEMA 4X/IP65 enclosure measuring...

Enclosure cooling.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Filtration and Palletizing)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vortec's UL-listed 5,000 BTUH Vortex A/C cooling system for electrical enclosures requires only a compressed air supply to operate, installs easily on electrical control panels to maintain enclosure temperatures from...

The ultimate plant optimization tool: training: sophisticated technology demands technically competent workers to function properly. Better training is the mantra for both incumbent workers and young adults.(Cover story)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When considering the staffing needs of the modern food plant, HR directors are inclined to reach for the antacid. Baby boomers are poised to retire in droves. Equipment that used to be mechanical is now driven by...

'Bots come of age: creative automation solutions to worker shortages and retailer demands are ushering in a golden age for robotics in food packaging.(TECH UPDATE)
August 1, 2008... Compared to today's systems, robotics technology was in the Stone Age of its development when, in the mid-1990s, Foster-Miller Inc. tackled case-packing challenges for Iowa Beef Products (IBP). Standardized computer codes didn't exist, and...

Keeping potato chips flavorful: snack maker finds a better way to control ingredient flow.(SPECIAL SECTION: Dry Processing Technology: Focus on Powder & Bulk Operations)
August 1, 2008... For more than 50 years, Zweifel Pomy-Chips, AG, (Spreitenbach, Switzerland) has been one of the largest snack food manufacturers in Europe. The company produces about 5,000 tons of potato chips annually, and another 1,200 tons of snacks are...

X-ray cabinet inspection system.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eriez's model XR-21 series cabinet inspection system identifies contaminants, scans for missing or broken products and detects packaging voids. The device can be used with both packaged and continuous bulk product...

Hazardous locations vacuums.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... For use in hazardous, potentially explosive environments, Nilfisk's CFM 118 EXP series of explosion-proof, intrinsically safe vacuums is available in two electrically-powered models: the 118 EXP for the pickup of dry materials and the 118 EXPW...

Easy-to-clean mixers.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Littleford Day's Ploughshare mixer is available for batch or continuous material processing and has a full access door across the front, making it easy to clean. The mixer can be used to prepare bakery mixes, dry...

Level measurement.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... Bindicator's TDR-1000 provides a continuous, non-mechanical level measurement by means of low-power radar pulses guided along a stainless steel cable. The device is well suited for determining the level of solids, granules and powders as well...

Automated bag discharger.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... For applications where food industry copackers accurately feed a wide variety of materials to its packaging lines in an automated dust-free manner, NBE has integrated the dischargers automated controls package with the copacker's downstream...

Sanitary bag unloading system.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Flexicon's model BFC-F-X unloading system eliminates dust during untying, discharging, retying, collapsing and removing of bags while allowing a thorough washdown. The unloader is equipped with a clamp ring that...

Conveyor, feeder, screener.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... Sweco's Feed-Vac Vibro-Energy separator system combines the functions of conveying, storing, feeding and screening of dry materials into one complete unit. The separator can size product into 2 to 5 fractions and can be combined with the...

Flexible connector.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... Powder-Solutions' BFM snap-in flexible connector system prevents product build-up between flexible connectors and the side wall of spigots. Each connector system is made up of two 304 stainless steel BFM fitting spigots, which are permanently...

Low-profile metal detector.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... Fortress Technology's compact metal detector, the Phantom series Vertex, fits in restricted spaces and features aperture sizes of 6.5/8.5 inches (165/216 mm). Available in a painted aluminum case (standard) or stainless steel, the metal...

In-line sifter.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Great Western's QA36 pneumatic, in-line sifter handles more than 500 lbs./min. of soft wheat flour and more than 650 lbs./min. of hard wheat flour using a 30 mesh screen. The device's sanitary design and light-weight...

Classifier for fine products.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... Sweco's Alpha classifier (from Ecutec S.L., Barcelona) handles dry powders from 150 microns clown to 6 microns. Depending on the fineness required, the equipment can be fed by gravity from the top or in the main airstream from below, and can be...

Granola grinder.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Modern Process Equipment (MPE) Corps model 88 WC granola Gran-U-Lizer particle reduction system uses water-cooled rollers and a proprietary tooth profile to cut and tear granola into a variety of grind profiles....

FIBC filling system.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... Material Transfer's Material Master PowerFill FIBC flexible intermediate bulk container filling system features a horizontal and rotating bag fill carriage. The bag support carriage and fill head lower to a programmed operator height, extend...

Radio wave pasteurization.(Eye on Equipment: IN POWDER & BULK MATERIAL HANDLING)
August 1, 2008... Radio Frequency Company's Macrowave pasteurization systems are well suited for batch or conveyorized applications for bagged or bulk products. A 40 MHz radio frequency generator creates an ac field between two electrodes, and as the material to...

Mechatron 3-A dry solids feeder.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MECHATRON[R] 3-A feeder is designed specially for use in the food and dairy industries where equipment and processes must meet 3-A sanitary levels or equivalent. All welds radii seas surface finishes gaskets...

Catalog highlights pneumatic directional control valves.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bosch Rexroth's 27-page catalog covers the Rexroth "Clean Line" Series CL03 pneumatic valve system designed specifically for food and packaging and your high-pressure wash-down applications. With an IP69K protection...

Pipetite.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pipetite is a flexible, self-sealing wall boot, constructed of white silicone and 316 stainless steel. The unit fits around a tube or pipe and attaches to a wall or ceiling, forming a flexible seal that can...

Chemetall.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The focus of this ad is to reiterate Chemetall's ongoing commitment to the bottled water and beverage market. Since 1909 we have been a leader in sanitation for the Food and Beverage industries providing cleaning...

Xtreme Steam by AmeriVap Systems.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Xtreme Steam unit from AmeriVap Systems is a portable dry steam vapor unit that offers totally organic cleaning and sanitizing. The unit reduces water consumption, increases sanitation standards and is ideal for...

Innovative, highly functional food processing solutions.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carrier designs and manufactures processing equipment for the food industry to dry, cool, elevate, sort, coat, convey, feed, or screen. The Solutions for Food, Dairy, and Pharmaceutical Applications brochure provides...

Charles Ross & Son Company.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ross manufactures the world's broadest line of High Shear Mixers--from traditional High Speed Dispersers and single shaft Rotor/Stator Mixers to the new generation of patented ultra high shear X and Mega Series...

2009/10 Cole-Parmer General Catalog.(LITERATURE REVIEW)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Find everything you need inside the NEW 2009/10 Cole-Parmer General Catalog! This 2,600-page book features products for electrochemistry, fluid handling, industrial process laboratory research and more Find a vast...