Food Engineering articles from July 2004

Food Engineering archives from July 2004

Have you seen the light? It's coming from your computer.(Editor's Note)(Column)
July 1, 2004... WHILE A FEW FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE been known, to say, "I invented the Internet," a decade ago I was known to say, "I just don't get the Internet." Back then I remember writing an editorial column entitled "World Wide Web Limitless Opportunities...

FE's ProcessTechnologyXchange set for September.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... There is still time left for food and beverage processors to register for Food Engineering's strategic process and packaging technology event. ProcessTechnologyXchange is designed to create relationships between processors with capital...

Calendar.(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... AUGUST 2004 2-4 Integrated Quality Systems, Manhattan, KS; American Institute of Baking; 800-633-5137 or 785-537-4750; www.aibonline.org. 2-6 Electrical Troubleshooting, Manhattan, KS; American Institute of Baking; 800-633-5137 or...

Wired for parts: while the Internet and automation systems are becoming bigger factors in parts ordering, maintenance managers still straggle with age-old challenges.(FE'S Replacement Parts Survey)
July 1, 2004... One year does not a trend make, but this year's Replacement Parts and Components Trend report confirms what the manufacturing world intuitively knows: there's something to this World Wide Web. Internet-based ordering is rapidly becoming the...

Replacement Parts Directory: supplier & distributor index.(Directory)
July 1, 2004... A ACCU RAY INSPECTIONS SERVICES 740 Industrial Dr., Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 833-4027 Fax: (630) 833-7450 ACCURATE, INC. 746 E. Milwaukee St., P.O. Box 208, Whitewater, WI 53190 (800) 394-2941 Fax: (262) 473-4384 ...

Ask the expert.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Q How can I minimize costly, unscheduled equipment downtime? A Preventive maintenance programs can reduce the likelihood of downtime and enable you to respond more quickly to problems. Consider these simple steps when establishing and...

Replacement parts directory: products and parts section.(Directory)
July 1, 2004... The Products and Parts Section of FE's 2004 Replacement Parts Directory offers an alphabetical listing of machinery that can be cross-referenced by replacement parts for that equipment. The machinery categories run along the left hand side of...

FISA: distributors serving sanitary processing.(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... FISA is the trade association Dedicated to promoting Distribution in sanitary processing industries. Formed by distributors more Than 30 years ago, the FISA membership includes independent distributors and manufacturers who go to market through...

FISA member directory.(Finance Industry Standards Association)(Directory)
July 1, 2004... American Stainless Equipment David Ewen 4321 Anthony Court, Suite 4 Rocklin, CA 95677 Phone: (916) 652-1722 Fax: (916) 652-1721 Arrow Process Systems, Inc. Brad Myers 5115 West 12th St. Sioux Falls, SD...

AccuRate.(Web Watch)
July 1, 2004... www.accuratefeeders.com AccuRate[R], a Unit of SCHENCK AccuRate, is a global supplier of bulk solids metering equipment and systems including MECHATRON[R] Volumetric and Gravimetric Screw- feeders, DEA and DMO Weighfeeders, Multicor[TM]...

Carrier Vibrating.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.carriervibrating.com Newly expanded Carrier website provides overview of company, industries and applications. The site is easy to navigate and includes equipment descriptions and photos. In addition, site offers on line request for...

Dur-A-Flex.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.dur-a-flex.com/ByIndustry/ byIndustry_Frameset.html Dur-A-Flex, Inc. manufacturers of epoxies, urethanes and quick curing MMA seamless flooring products. Cryl-A-Flex (MMA) products cure to full strength in one hour, reducing costly down...

Armstrong International.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.armstrong-intl.com Armstrong is your solution source for steam, air and hot water systems. Providing intelligent solutions through products, packages, education, analysis, and service Visit www.armstrong-intl.com to optimize your:...

Charles Ross.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.mixers.com Ross Online provides fast answers to processing questions in mixing, blending, dispersion, drying, emulsification and control systems, More than just a catalog of products, the website provides information on all Ross...

Eriez.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.eriez.com Eriez.com offers wide selection of equipment for the Food Industry. Products include magnetic plates, grates, traps, metal detectors and vibratory feeders, conveyors and screeners. The site features Ask Orange providing 250...

Boston Gear.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.bostongear.com Boston Gear's easy-to-navigate site lists thousands of power transmission products. Also included is an online selector. BostSpec2 is an interactive software application created specifically for engineers featuring...

CITGO White Oils.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.citgo.com CITGO's Clarion(r) food grade white mineral oils serve a wide array of food processing applications. They meet kosher certification requirements and the requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CITGO's...

Flexicon Corporation.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.flexicon.com Bulk Handling Equipment Website details flexible screw conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, volumetric feeders, bulk bag unloaders, weigh batching systems, bulk bag fillers, manual dumping stations and lift-and-seal...

FMC Food Tech.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.fmcfoodtech.com FMC FoodTech sets the in container and in-flow shelf-stable processed foods standard. Fillers, closers and sterilization systems, from automated batch retorts, continuous rotary cooker/coolers to hydrostatic...

Galvamet.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.galvamet.com Galvamet a division of the Hylsa Steel Group, manufactures factory insulated metal wall and roof panels for application in the cold storage and food processing building industry. The company's website features...

Keystone.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.nevastane.com All Nevastane[R] Food Grade lubricants are NSF H-1 and Kosher Pareve certified. Web site shows our full line: hundreds of fluid lubricants, SafeGard[TM] sprays & dozens of greases including synthetics, semi-synthetics,...

Fogg Filler Company.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.foggfiller.com From product information on our filling systems, cappers, sorters, enclosures and rinsers, to new releases and in stock equipment, the Fogg Filler website provides users with a vast array of useful information Contact...

Hoffman.(Web Watch)
July 1, 2004... www.hoffmanonline.com/watershed Hoffman Watershed[R] Enclosures, a line of stainless steel free standing and wall mount enclosures with features designed to prevent accumulation of contaminants in wash down applications. Sloped lift-off...

K-Tron.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.ktron.com The K-Tron web site (in 5 languages) offers video demo of new Bulk solids Pump feeder, downloads of spec sheets and technical articles, industry specific applications for feeders and vacuum conveyors, Rep locator, request for...

Formsprag Clutch.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.formsprag.com Formsprag Clutch in Michigan and Stieber Clutch in Germany are the world's leading authorities on mechanical one way clutches that are used in Overrunning, Indexing, and Backstopping applications. These clutches have a...

Interroll Corp.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.interoll.us InterrollCorp has launched a new web site for its US customers. Available at www.interroll.us, the site is an integral part of Interroll's corporate site. The site provides portals to each of Interroll's strategic business...

Lee Industries.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.leeind.com "TANKS, KETTLES, SWEEP, AGITATORS, MIXERS/ BLENDERS, SANITARY BALL VALVES" Lee web site offers both general information and specific technical data on stainless alloy process vessels and systems used by the Food/Beverage,...

Leeson.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.leeson.com Experience the most appealing, easiest-to-use customer web portal in the motor and PT business. Now you can instantly get the up-to-date information you need to efficiently manage transactions with LEESON... everything from...

Power Engineers.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.powereng.com POWER to succeed. Hard work, exceptional service and masterful design. It's what our clients expect and what we deliver. We are nearly 600 strong, with 12 offices around the USA. infrastructure, Building Design, Process...

SlipNOT.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.slipnot.com SlipNOT, Metal Safety Flooring products represent state of the art technology in anti-slip surfaces. We manufacture any shape, size or specification to your details. From bar gratings, floor plates, ladder rungs and rung...

Material Transfer Company.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.materialtransfer.com Company manufactures material handling equipment, including container and drum dumpers, bulk bag discharging and filling systems, and custom-engineered systems to meet specific application requirements.

Rockwell Automation.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.dodge-pt.com Food industry users will find a total solution for their power transmission needs at www.dodge-pt.com and www.reliance.com, companion sites for DODGE and Reliance brand products. Rockwell Automation's dedicated food...

Spraying Systems Co.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.spray.com On the Spraying Systems Co.'s web site you'll find an extensive offering of spray nozzles and other spray products and services. Easy to navigate, the site provides informative food processing application demonstrations,...

Metalfab.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.metalfabinc.com Web site provides a brief company overview along with detailed info on the company's entire line of Dry Solids Processing Equipment, Sales Reps, New Products, Downloadable Product Literature, and Specialty Fabrication...

Rockwell Automation.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.rockwellautomation.com/food Rockwell Automation provides solutions for food companies that address key business issues for optimizing manufacturing while meeting the demands of consumers and retailers. Visit the new Rockwell Automation...

Warner Electric.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... www.warnerelectric.com Warner Electric's web site offers thousands of power transmission products for industrial, off highway and vehicular applications. Visit our easy-to navigate interactive eCatalog to explore the unlimited potential of...