Food Engineering articles from September 2005

Food Engineering archives from September 2005

Battle of the American bulge continues.(consumer research)(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... Over the past few decades, food and beverage manufacturers have fought tooth and nail to get the right products to the right consumers at the right time. Twenty years ago, low-calorie but improved-tasting entrees received all of the attention....

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... SEPTEMBER 2005 20-21 Meeting Food Security Challenges, Orlando, FL; American Institute of Baking; 800-633-5137; www.aibonline.org. 20-21 Advanced HACCP Workshop, Ontario, CA; American Institute of Baking; 800-633-5137;...

Trim-Rite.(new facility)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Trim-Rite is building a new $14 million pig slaughter plant in Freeport, IL. When complete, the plant will process 2,000 pigs and employ 200 people.

Ridge-field Farms.(plant openings)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... After a pause in construction, Ridge-field Farms is again moving forward with plans to build a new cattle-processing facility in Huron, SD. Ground was originally broken in 2004 for the $42 million facility, which should be ready for business in...

Risco USA.(plant openings)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Risco USA has opened a test facility in its South Easton, MA, headquarters. The 1,300-sq.-ft. facility includes a test kitchen that can demonstrate a range of stuffing, linking and depositing applications. Complete production systems can also...

WinCo Foods.(plant openings)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... A 750,O00-sq.-ft., full-line grocery distribution center was opened by WinCo Foods. The site will serve the company's 38 stores across five West Coast states, including California and Washington.

Alfa Laval.(plant openings and expnasions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Alfa Laval has expanded its Greenwood, IN, service and repair center to serve to its Midwest customers. In addition to its total service offerings, the facility can provide plate re-gasketing and reconditioning, as well as on-site TurnKey...

Urschel laboratories'.(plant openings and expansions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... A $950,000, 5,000-sq.-ft. addition will double the current area of Urschel laboratories' product test cutting facility in Valparaiso, IN. When finished, the site will accommodate test cutting of customers' products on Urschel equipment, in...

Focus on core competencies via co-packing.(MANUFACTURING NEWS)
September 1, 2005... With retailers firmly in the driver's seat, and established and emerging channels exerting greater pressures for product/packaging tailored to their specific needs, contract packaging--or co-packers--are rapidly becoming a preferred strategic...

Free trade in Central America approved.(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Food industry representatives in Washington were in a celebratory mood following Congressional approval of the US Free Trade Agreement with the Dominican Republic and Central America (DR-CAFTA). Lobbyists pulled out all the stops to press...

Poultry drug banned.(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... FDA has issued its final rule banning the use of the antimicrobial drug enrofloxacin for the purpose of treating bacterial infections in poultry. The drug is marketed under the name Baytril by Bayer Corporation. The agency cited scientific data...

Inspection cost to rise.(REGULATORY WATCH)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a proposed rule to increase the fees it charges meat and poultry establishments, egg processors, importers and exporters for providing voluntary inspection services, overtime and holiday...

FreshDirect.(appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Former chairman and CEO of Priceline.com, Richard Braddock has been appointed as the chairman of board at FreshDirect, an online fresh food manufacturing and delivery service. He will replace Peter Ackerman who will remain on the board.

Bosch Rexroth.(appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Langley Bomeman has been appointed to the position of director of controlling and administration for Bosch Rexroth's linear motion and assembly technologies division.

Barry's Bakery.(appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Josh Yellen was named vice president of Barry's Bakery. He will oversee distribution for the company, as well as marketing, legal affairs and new product introductions.

CHS, Inc. has completed the sale of its tortilla and chip operation to Gruma Corp.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CHS, Inc. has completed the sale of its tortilla and chip operation to Gruma Corp. The sale consists of three plants located in New Brighton, MN, Fort Worth, TX, and Phoenix, AZ, with about 250 employees.

Cal-Maine Foods.(appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cal-Maine Foods elected Timothy Dawson as vice president and chief financial officer. Dawson will succeed Bobby Raines who will continue in his other management positions until his retirement in October. Previously, Dawson was senior vice...

Impress USA Inc.'s Clover Leaf Seafoods subsidiary is purchasing Connors Bros. Income Fund's Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, Canada, can-making facility.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Impress USA Inc.'s Clover Leaf Seafoods subsidiary is purchasing Connors Bros. Income Fund's Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, Canada, can-making facility. The facility manufactures aluminum containers and lids for sardines, which are then packed...

Cirelli Foods.(appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cirelli Foods hired Bill Merritt as its chemical and beverage manager. He will oversee the training and management of technicians, inventory management, OSHA training and compliance and commercial account management. Previously, Merritt was a...

Chiquita Brands International.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The board of directors at Chiquita Brands International elected Jeffrey Zalla as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Most recently, Zalla served as vice president of finance for Chiquita Fresh North America.

Reynaldo's Mexican Food Co.(appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Reynaldo's Mexican Food Co. elected Joe Garcia III as its new chief operating officer. As COO, Garcia will implement cost efficiencies and work with a business-development consulting firm to manage operational growth.

Innovation outsourced: a dearth of US breakthroughs and recognition for a mostly metal package were among the surprises at this year's DuPont packaging awards.(FOOD PACKAGING)
September 1, 2005... The days when the world looked to America for breakthrough food and beverage packaging may be going the way of $2-a-gallon gas, if the 2005 DuPont Awards for innovation in packaging are any indication. If these were the Academy Awards, US fans...

Build a greener box: paper container suppliers are closing in on an answer to supermarkets' demands for recyclable boxes.(FOOD PACKAGING)
September 1, 2005... Grocers hate waxed boxes. Waxed boxes are a staple for shipping vegetables on ice from farm fields to supermarkets. As much as half of the fresh poultry moving through the supply chain also is packed with ice in waxed containers. Unfortunately,...

Do your homework: designing the right type of test for your plant makes all the difference in food safety.(FOOD SAFETY)
September 1, 2005... Statistics can be a dangerous thing. Today, the food industry has access to numerous types of tests--and, unfortunately, consumer advocates often gravitate towards them. Yet, frequently consumers don't understand the statistics behind these...

Automated printing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... A self-contained, fully automated system from FKI Logistex, the Print-and-Apply module, automates label printing and application in bar code, RFID and hybrid ID environments. Using existing bar code information, the unit queries a facility's...

Labeling device.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Designed to meet or exceed the AMI Sanitary Design Criteria, Koch Equipment's MATRIX Crossweb labeler can be installed on most form/fill/seal rollstock machines, says the company. The unit has been engineered to deliver label application speed...

BPI offers the right solutions: company's unequaled expertise in processing boneless lean beef evolves to machinery development and more.(advertorial)(Beef Products Inc.,)(Boneless Lean Beef Trimmings)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Beef Products Inc., Dakota Dunes, SD, is not only the world's leading manufacturer of boneless lean beef, through its association with Freezing Machines Inc. it also offers a new series of high-quality pumps and grinders assembled at its new...

Tray printers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... The 500 Series of hot melt inkier case printers for beverage tray and shrinkwrap printing provides an environmentally friendly printing solution with solvent free TouchDry solid ink and delivers crisp, real-time variable information and codes,...

RFID starter kit.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Avery Dennison's RFID Starter Kit enables companies facing RFID labeling mandates to establish a cost-efficient, in-house capability to meet current and anticipated RFID standards. The kit's high-speed, 64 OS RFID label printer features...

RFID printer.(technology sourcebook: focus on making and coding equipment and vision systems)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... ID Technology's 250r RFID printer applicator, reads, writes and verifies RFID tags prior to printing and dispensing the tags/labels onto a tamp pad for automatic application of the tag/label to a case or car ton. If the RFID tag can't be...

Replacement inks.(technology sourcebook: focus on making and coding equipment and Vision Systems)(InkJet Inc. inks)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... InkJet offers two new replacement inks for Videojet and Marsh printers. The 25 ink is a white ketone based, pigmented ink, which provides a high contrast mark on dark, non-porous materials, as well as fast dry time. It is suitable for high...

Thermal bar code printer.(technology sourcebook: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)(Argox new printer)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Argox says its A-50 direct thermal bar code printer features a "Posi-Lock" printhead mechanism to provide high reliability and quality printing on all direct thermal media including difficult-to-print hang tags. The unit prints on labels and...

Mixing and dispersing unit.(technology sourcebook: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Ross PowerMix for the mixing and dispersion of minor ingredients into a major carrier includes two separate agitation systems within one mixer. A planetary blade revolves in combination with a separate high-speed dispersion blade, each of...

Inkjet printers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Greydon's Micromax is a rotary platen wet-ink printer combining the print quality of flexo-graphic rotary printers with the simplicity of a platen press and the capability of printing one to two colors on a very small print area. The company...

Drum dumper.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Material Transfer & Storage's Lift & Seal portable drum dumper provides dust tight discharge of a range of fiber, plastic or metal drums of varying sizes into existing process hoppers. The unit accepts drums at floor level, hydraulically seals...

Tags and labels.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Badger provides bar code tags and labels with machine and human read able numbers. The company can print consecutive and static (matching) digits for a variety of codes. Badger prints UPC, code 39, code 128 and interleaved 2 of 5, as well as...

Inkjet system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... For applications that require coding at high speeds on a variety of materials, the Excel 170i inkjet printer can print up to three lines of alphanumerics, bar codes and custom graphics on virtually any substrate at uniform, variable or...

Coffee freezing systems.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Sandvik's coffee freezing systems feature stainless steel belt technology for a hard, smooth, corrosion-resistant surface that is easy to clean and allows discharge of the frozen product, says the company. The use of stainless steel makes low...

Vision sensors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Omron says its ZFV 2D vision sensor brings higher sensing speeds, greater efficiency and lower operating costs to sensing and vision applications. Speeds of 4, 6 or 12 ms can be selected. Intelligent lighting optimizes image quality, while the...

Customized vessel.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Process Systems & Equipment makes custom vessels for unique batch applications where off-the shelf designs are not an option. The company custom designs the process portion of the application and ensures the vessel can fit through doorways or...

Identification and data capture.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Visidot Automatic Identification and Data Capture System is an accurate and cost effective solution for rapid multi pie-asset AIDC and asset tracking, says ImageID, the manufacturer. The system labels assets with standard 2D Data Matrix bar...

UV sensor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... The Keyence CZ-H52 UV sensor detects the presence of fluorescent agents used in a range of products and packaging materials, it emits a UV light beam from the transmitter in the sensor head; the receiver picks up the visible light reflected by...

Vision sensor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Cognex's Checker 101 sensor detects the presence of items during the manufacturing process and can analyze over 400 images each second. The design provides illumination, optics, sensor, processor, memory and I/O, all fully integrated in a...

Vacuum packaging machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Fully automatic Rollstock vacuum packaging machines are available in a variety of web widths from 285 mm to 459 mm. All the machines feature programmable PLC controls with readable diagnostics and a vacuum leak check program. The chain system...

Wireless interface solution.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Ametek Drexelbrook's wireless interface solution, the Drexefbrook 5605715-X-DRX is an integrated radio with I/O module designed for bidirectional interfacing of 4-20 mA and discrete sig nals in harsh industrial environments. The design allows...

Contamination detection system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... The Goring Kerr EZx contamination detection system fills the gap between traditional magnetic metal detectors and full featured X ray imaging systems in the food packaging industry, says Thermo Electron, the manufacturer. Sensitivities for...

X-ray inspection system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... ScanTrac 2000, a high-performance X-ray system from InspX, inspects packaged products for foreign material contamination by detecting packaging imperfections and confirming contents. Created specifically for the food and beverage industry, the...

Explosion-proof lights.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Papailias' Series SLEX-100 and REX-100 compact, explosion proof lights provide righting and viewing through a single port. UL-844 and C-UL/CSA C22.2 No 137 listed, these electric lighting fixtures are used in hazardous (classified) locations....

Tightening discs.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Tightening discs from ViCas for all types of capping machines are usually made from polyurethane, but other materials are available for certain applications. The company can produce any style or design from supplied drawings or reverse engineer...

Tubefilling machine.(techology sourcebook: focus on making and coding equipment and vision systems)
September 1, 2005... Meeting and exceeding GMP standards, the TFS 80-1 tubefilling machine provides efficiency, flexibility and ease of operation with access to the dosing system and all work stations, says IWKA, the manufacturer. The unit has an output of up to...

Lubricating paste.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Kluberpaste UH1 84-201, a white lubricating and assembly paste from Kluber Lubrication, is authorized in accordance with NSF/USDA H1 .The paste contains a fully synthetic base oil and a thickener consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic...

Power supplies.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Rockwell Automation and American Power Conversion Corp. developed the Allen-Bradley 1609 UPS line of uninterruptible power supply products specifically for use with programmable controllers, control panels and industrial devices with similar...

Print-quality inspection.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... The PQEye, a stand-alone print-quality inspection appliance from The Value Engineering Alliance, is a compact (50 x 50 x 170 mm, including lens),smart camera-based instrument used to address narrow web print inspection tasks or check the...

Microwave module.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... The Heat and Control/AMTek microwave oven module is avail able as a new combination system with the company's Airforce impingement, MPO convection or spiral ovens or as a boost module on existing lines. The microwave oven preheats the entire...

Machine control.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Fortress Interlocks' eGard is a fully modular approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment. In addition to providing features that are required in a gate switch, eGard also includes electrical operator controls as...

Hand washing system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Eagle's Touch Free hand washing system enables workers to establish safer hand washing practices to help improve food safety and minimize contamination. The system consists of a stainless steel wall-mounted hand sink featuring a positive drain...

Salmonella detection.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... BD Diagnostic Systems offers BBL CHROMagar Salmonella, a chromogenic selective and differential medium for the presumptive identification of Salmonella species in foods. The formulation allows Salmonella species to produce mauve colonies that...

Bucket conveyor.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Gough Econ has re-introduced its Elecon bucket conveyor with multi axis capabilities in a version for the pasta industry. The conveyor is suitable for transporting pasta in factories without damaging or breaking the products. Due to its chain...

Nitrogen dosing valve.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Vacuum Barrier's liquid nitrogen dosing valve delivers single-phase liquid nitrogen with accurate dosing to meet stringent specifications and low delivery pressure to minimize splashing. The valve is available on the company's Nitrodose liquid...

Vision grading system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Dapec's digital grading system uses current vision technology to perform a variety of tasks in the grading of birds. With user-selectable parameters, the system is capable of monitoring up to nine grades including missing or damaged parts,...

Fill-seal machines.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... PPi Technologies offers a range of fill-seal machines to handle straw insertion into pre-made stand up pouches. Pre-made stand up pouches are made and then delivered to the selected PSG ABT, PSG LEE or Laudenberg PMP machines based on speed...

Floor coating system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Tigerguard coating systems from Garon Products is formulated with a high nil to build more thickness. The system provides a durable surface that is easy to clean and maintain and adds a high gloss finish, says the company. The product is...

Liquid traps.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Magnetic metal separators from Bunting are ferrous metal separators that have earned USDA, AMS acceptance. The cartridge and prate-magnet traps offer continuous permanent-magnet protection against ferrous debris, capturing small ferrous...

Pneumatic fittings.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Pneufit D food-grade pneumatic fittings may be used for a range of compressed air applications and are approved by FDA, WRAS (UK) and NSF-51 (USA) for use in food processing. The integral stainless steel grab rings offer fast, secure assembly...

Temperature indicators.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Danaher's "+" Series digital panel indicators for its Partlow and West brand controller product lines are 1/16 and 1/8 DIN indicators that are freely configurable via plug in output boards. The company says the modular approach reduces the cost...

Process analysis software.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Datapaq's Insight Software (Version 3.0) with SPC for process analysis confirms processes are in control over weeks, months and years. According to the company, it allows users to identify changes and prevent problems in thermal processing...

Flow indicators.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Designed to be mounted in line for high-purity applications, sterile-design visual flow indicators from L.J. Star provide a clear view of process pipeline fluid or fine powder. They feature a 3-A approved internal-flush style. Made of...

Sanitary sifters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Kason sanitary screening equipment complies with USDA requirements for sanitary dry product sifters. The acceptance covers a total of 16 Kason circular vibratory screen models ranging in diameter from 18 to 84 in. In addition, the equipment...

Oven temperature recorder.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... The MadgeTech Thermovault stand-alone, thermo couple based oven temperature recorder can be controlled from a personal computer and features a heavy duty 316 stainless steel case with PTFE insulation that enables it to profile ovens at...

Corner tool.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... NJM/CLI's Corner Tool for its family of Model 400 labelers applies front, leading-corner or top leading-corner labels to cases moving on the production line, allowing the Model 400 P&A labeler to be fitted directly to a case taper. Suitable for...

Alarm management software.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... TRAC, a LogMate module that integrates process historian data with alarms and events onto one integrated, interactive graph from TiPS, uses a standard web browser to visualize alarm and event activity in line with process trends. In the batch...

Disc trap.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... TLV's P46SRN cast steel thermodynamic disc trap with thermostatic air venting offers inline access to internal parts; built-in screens and optional blow down units; and stain less steel internals and larger valve seats. An air jacket insulates...

Embedded PC.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Beckhoff's CX1020 embedded PC offers a powerful CPU and a direct connection for EtherCAT I/O terminals. In conjunction with TwinCAT software from Beckhoff, the unit offers the same functionality as large industrial PCs. Up to four virtual IEC...

Heat exchanger.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Terlet's Terlotherm SSHE is a vertical, floor-mounted, scraped-surface heat exchanger used for processing tasks such as cooking, heating, cooling, crystallization, pasteurization and sterilization of products such as sauces, soups,...

Sack opening system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Ayal Robotics & Engineering's LaborSave fully automatic sack opening and emptying system for loose dry solids and powders handles an average of 600 to 1,200 sacks per hour, according to model and need, with minimal human intervention and...

In-line viscometer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... The XL7 series of in-line viscometers from Hydramotion gives continuous viscosity measurement of any fluid in any process condition. The units are simple to install and maintenance free, says the company. There is no need for extra piping...

Resource module.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Scientific Technologies' RM-5 Resource Module is a microprocessor-controlled, multifunction relay that allows up to three light curtains to be connected in sequence. The unit provides two Normally Open and one Normally Closed force-guided...

Label printer applicator.(technology source book: focus on making and coding equipment and vision systems)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The P3400 label printer applicator from Videojet Technologies has a modular design for seamless combination of the base system, a print engine and one of eight standard application modules. The system has a standard 14-in. unwind reel that...

Pushbutton switches.(technology source book: focus on making and coding equipment and vision systems)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... APEM Components' I A series of low-profile pushbutton switches is for food processing equipment that requires protection from dust, water and other contaminants. Normally Open and Normally Closed/Normally Open combined electrical functions are...

Level switches.(technology sourcebook: focus on making and coding equipment and vision systems)(LS Series )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The LS Series of magnetically coupled level switches from K-Tek features a compact switching mechanism that is isolated from the process fluid. The devices are designed to handle low specific gravity, high temperatures and high pressures. The...

Pallet labeler.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Kolinahr Systems' SA2200-RF dual-panel RFID pallet labeler reads, writes, prints and applies RFID-enabled labels to the front or side of a pallet load. A rotating arm applies the label to the leading edge of the pallet load. The arm then...

Slip-resistant grating.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... Molded and pultruded grating from Fibergrate features slip-resistant concave or grit-top surfaces that deliver positive traction even where slippery liquids are present. Designed to replace metal grating in slippery, hazardous and corrosive...

Bin level indicator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on Making and Coding Equipment and Vision Systems)
September 1, 2005... ASI Instruments' Rotary Point is a low-cost rotary paddle bin level indicator with a small footprint and heavy-duty motor gearing that provides long life. Designed for measuring the level of dry bulk solids in hoppers, silos, bins and tanks,...

Food plant of tomorrow: identity preservation, waste solutions, new consumer tastes and other considerations are shaping a new breed of food plants.
September 1, 2005... Polarization characterizes social and political trends, and the same dynamic is playing out in food and beverage manufacture. "Bigger is better" and "Small is beautiful" are competing philosophies that will coexist in the North American food...