Food Engineering articles from September 2006

Food Engineering archives from September 2006

Actions speak much louder than buzzwords.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(act of innovation truly affects profit and loss)
September 1, 2006... Innovation may be the most overused descriptor in the food industry today, but unlike the buzzwords that have come, gone and unfortunately remain, it still has real meaning. While phrases like paradigm shift or bandwidth make many people...

Calendar.(Conferences and conventions)(Calendar)
September 1, 2006... OCTOBER 2006 4-6 AMI Innovation Showcase and Convention, Hollywood, FL; American Meat Institute; 703-934-4700; lquartuccio@meatami.com. 7-11 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention, Orlando, FL; National Frozen & Refrigerated...

Unilever North American Ice Cream.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)
September 1, 2006... Unilever North American Ice Cream is investing $7 million to upgrade its Good Humor-Breyers plant in Hagerstown, MD.

Coca-Cola North America.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(building a new wastewater treatment facility )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Coca-Cola North America is building a new wastewater treatment facility in Kapolei, HI, that will pre-treat plant wastewater for the company's syrup plant. The plant should be operational by March 2007.

Paris-based Danone is investing $66 million over three years.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)
September 1, 2006... Paris-based Danone is investing $66 million over three years to increase organic yogurt production capacity at its Stonyfield Farm site in Londonderry, NH

Nestle.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(build a factory and distribution center)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Nestle selected a DO-acre site in Anderson, IN, to build a $359 million, 880,000-sq.-ft. factory and distribution center. The facility will produce Nesquick ready-to-drink and CoffeeMate liquid products. Anticipated opening is spring of 2008.

Dakota Provisions.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(new turkey processing plant in Huron)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Dakota Provisions opened its new turkey processing plant in Huron, SD, in the spring. The 150,000-sq.-ft. facility cost $45 million to build and currently employs 400 people.

A&B Process Systems recently opened a test center in Stratford, WI, to help food and beverage companies implement new processing technologies.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... A&B Process Systems recently opened a test center in Stratford, WI, to help food and beverage companies implement new processing technologies. Manufacturers can conduct trials using their recipes and ingredients in some of the latest fluid...

Plant floor cost cutting via wireless.(MANUFACTURING NEWS)(Wireless technology)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Wireless technology, the networking backbone in homes and offices around the world, is about to see widespread adoption where it will have a profound impact: on the plant floor and out in the field. The wireless market was $325.7 million in...

National Uniformity debate goes on.(REGULATORY WATCH)(National Uniformity for Food Act)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Consumer advocates and a recently retired FDA official lined up against the proposed National Uniformity for Food Act at a late July Congressional hearing. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions heard from former FDA...

General Mills.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
September 1, 2006... General Mills announced a new organizational structure for its senior management team. Ken Powell was elected president and chief operating officer and became a member of the company's board of directors. Jim Lawrence was named vice chairman of...

Acme-Hardesty Co.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
September 1, 2006... Ira Katuran was named director of sourcing for Acme-Hardesty Co., a value-added reseller of vegetable and animal-fat based oleocbemicals, derivatives and specialties.

Food Marketing Institute.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(appointed Jim Kendzel as managing director)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The Food Marketing Institute appointed Jim Kendzel as managing director of the Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI. Kendzel joins SQF with 24 years of experience at NSF International, a non-profit, independent provider of public...

Kraft Foods.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Singapore Economic Development Board)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Kraft Foods received the International Headquarters Award from the Singapore Economic Development Board. Kraft's Singapore headquarters manages business strategy, product development and supply chain services to more than 30 affiliates in 13...

BE&K Construction Co.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Thomas Vaughn was named as a president)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Thomas Vaughn was named president of BE&K Construction Co., an engineering, construction and maintenance firm serving the food processing industry. Vaughn is responsible for project management and execution, construction services, estimating,...

The American Beverage Association and the International Dairy Foods Association agreed to take an active role in endorsing and participating in each other's trade shows.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Worldwide Food Expo)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The American Beverage Association and the International Dairy Foods Association agreed to take an active role in endorsing and participating in each other's trade shows. ABA's InterBev is this fall in Las Vegas and IDF's Worldwide Food Expo...

Decas Cranberry Sales.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
September 1, 2006... Decas Cranberry Sales, a provider of cranberry-based ingredients, appointed Jeff Carlson as president and CEO.

Peanut butter goes portable.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)(introduced its creamy Jif To Go peanut butter )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... In a switch to PET from glass offering "choosy Moms" a portable healthy snack, the J.M. Smucker Co. introduced its creamy Jif To Go peanut butter spread in 2.25-oz., single-serve cups for snacking on the go. Serving suggestions include using...

Beverage packages take home top DuPont awards.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)(Achievements and awards)
September 1, 2006... Innovation abounds in the beverage packaging sector where competition among brands in all beverage categories is so fierce that packaging must play a major marketing and selling role. This was evident in the 2006 DuPont Awards Competition where...

Self-venting microwavable trays speed cooking.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)
September 1, 2006... As food processors offer more healthy fare, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., Coral Gables, FL, introduced its line of microwavable vegetables as a convenient way to serve steamed vegetables. The vegetables are packed in 5-oz.and 6-oz.-single...

Plastic container replaces metal can.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)(Packaging Company to design an innovative plastic can)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... After determining that safety, ease of use, and convenient storage were the top priorities for its customers, privately owned food service company Basic American Foods asked York, PA-based Graham Packaging Company to design an innovative...

New panel-less plastic retort bottle.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(retort sterilization process)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Sonoco developed a new panel-less retort bottle that is suitable for shelf-stable low-acid, dairy-based beverages and ready-to-drink coffees. The retort bottle protects the product inside from oxygen, can withstand the retort sterilization...

Temperature-buffering label.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(Alliances and partnerships)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... In collaboration with label producer Smyth Companies, Outlast Technologies, Inc. has developed a new temperature-buffering label called the Cold Wrap. This new label deflects heat from consumers' hands to keep beverages colder, longer. A...

PET bottles offer improved strength, denser pack format.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(polyethylene terephthalate)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Amcor PET Packaging introduced a family of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers called the QuadPlus and QuadMax3 that are said to offer improved strength for hot-fill beverage applications. Amcor claims the QuadPlus bottles are a more...

Biodegradable convenient packs.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(RPC Bebo UK )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... RPC Bebo UK launched a new range of convenient food packs manufactured from biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA), a corn-based polymer made by US-based NatureWorks LLC. PLA is said to degrade under commercial composting conditions in 75 to 80...

Form fits function: the old biology axiom is an apt description of successful food and beverage plant construction. The form of a plant, from its floor to its equipment, will dictate how well, and safely, the plant functions.(FOOD SAFETY)(Plants must have floors with drains that can handle both food waste and water)
September 1, 2006... Choosing to build a new plant rather than renovate or expand an existing one is based on any number of necessary functions. The existing facility may be outdated and operating costs excessive. Or, a new location may offer advantages such as...

Basket filter.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Hayward offers a 4-in. Eastar Clear Polyester Basket Strainer, along with its existing lineup of 1/2-in. to 2-in. sizes. Suitable for straining applications in corrosive or ultrapure service, the model removes unwanted dirt and debris particles...

Hand hygiene system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Gojo's Hygiene Management System, a complete hand hygiene program for the food processing industry, includes easy-to-understand labeling that tells employees when and how to use Gojo's E-rated products. The visual cues make all E-rated products...

Antimicrobial compound.(Environmental Protection Agency)(use in food and water contact applications)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The EPA approved AgION Technologies' Silver Antimicrobial Type AK for food and water contact. The 5% reservoir of silver found in Type AK in combination with a permissible loading of 5% is the strongest concentration of silver available on the...

Microfiltration system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Koch Membrane Systems' Winefilter WF-3 Crossflow Microfiltration System for small- to medium-sized wineries is designed to provide a single filtration step from fermentation to bottle. It uses a microporous hollow fiber membrane that does not...

Salmonella test.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Assurance GDS for Salmonella is the first commercially available DNA-based detection method to provide Salmonella results in as few as 20 hours, says BioControl Systems, the manufacturer. It offers accuracy in the form of multiple layers of...

Conveyor belt.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(heavy-duty conveyor belt )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Ashworth's Omni-Pro 120 heavy-duty conveyor belt uses new design techniques to boost belt strength, minimize system wear and extend service life. The heavy-duty protective links combined with stainless steel rods make the belt a strong,...

Push button enclosures.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... For applications that require increased visibility of push button stations for e-stop applications, Allen-Bradley offers 800H push button plastic enclosures. The yellow, 30.5 mm enclosures are an addition to the company's line of...

Liquid sanitizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The activated peroxygen formula in SaniDate 5.0 liquid sanitizer for the post-harvest market is labeled for a range of diseases including human health pathogens such as E. colI, Listeria and Salmonella, says BioSafe, the manufacturer. Designed...

Aqueous cleaning products.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(concentrated neutral cleaner )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... NSF International approved and registered Micro-90 concentrated cleaning solution, Surface-Cleanse/930 concentrated neutral cleaner and Zymit low-foam enzyme cleaner from International Products Corp. for use as A1, general cleaners on all...

Microbial analyzer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The Chemunex BactiFlow ALS is an automated labeling system that combines speed and sensitivy in a real-time microbial analyzer. The unit uses digital flow cytometry to analyze a range of filterable and non-filterable samples for industries...

Vortex shedding flowmeters.(Universal Flow Monitors have stainless steel bodies for food manufacturing and processing)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... CoolPoint vortex shedding flowmeters from Universal Flow Monitors have stainless steel bodies for food manufacturing and processing. Offered in 316SS construction for corrosion resistance in measuring and monitoring chill water flow, peeling...

Cartridge filters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Airlanco E-86 Series cartridge filters are 8.6-in. diameter spun-bonded polyester filter cartridges that are washable and replaceable. Cleaning is performed by a pulse-jet system augmented by venturi intake ports that draw in surrounding air to...

Water-based pesticide.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide for ant and roach)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... BASF's Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide for ant and roach control is available for food handling applications. The water-based formulation features a low chemical concentration that is virtually odorless and leaves little residue. The active...

Stainless steel panels.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... For bottling and food processing industries, B&R offers a universal and scalable line of stainless steel panels. The line includes PC-based displays with touch screen and keyboards, operator panels with simple text displays and thin clients for...

Bulk bag unloader.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Unlike fixed-frame unloaders that require headroom above the top of the frame to clear the load-backrest of a forklift, the Split Frame Unloader from Flexicon allows the upper frame to be forklifted onto the plant floor, loaded with a bulk bag...

Row distribution system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Campbell Wrapper's row distribution system automatically distributes up to several thousand products per minute to various individual wrapping machines. Lift, staging and transfer conveyors distribute rows of product to each module of the...

Dust collection.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The SDC Series of compact shaker-style dust collectors capture and filter airborne pollutants in intermittent-duty processes while occupying minimal floor space. The shaker system provides energy savings by self-cleaning the filter media...

Air and gas filters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Balston SS Industrial Environment Coalescing Filters for compressed air and gas perform in harsh environments and aggressive conditions, says Parker Hannifin, the manufacturer. Suitable for food processing and packaging plants, the filters are...

Booster compressors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Kaeser Compressors' booster compressors provide pressures to 650 psig and flows to 685 cfm fad. The company says the compressors boost existing plant pressure while eliminating the need for separate high-pressure systems. Mounted on heavy-gauge...

Triple-shaft mixer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The Triple-Shaft Mixer from Charles Ross & Son is now available with an explosion-proof control panel. The model is completely enclosed and all components are shrouded for safety. Included as standard features are many components that were once...

Actuator system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Ternary, an all-in-one linear system from alpha, merges mechanics with intelligence, integrating electronics, precision mechanics, feedback, control and software. The linear actuator is suitable in situations where a pneumatic cylinder isn't...

Electromagnetic flowmeter.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(measuring conductive liquids)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Designed for measuring conductive liquids with no pressure loss, Omega's FMG600 Series electromagnetic flowmeters have no moving parts and a PTFE lining. They can handle applications involving wastewater, pulp, food and slurries. Standard...

Multi-knife granulator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(cutting rotor equipped with a multitude of knives )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The Herbold multi-knife granulator SMF 500/1000 is composed of a cutting rotor equipped with a multitude of knives (16 or 24 rows). These rotor knives work against stator knives placed in the machine housing. The machine is fed material from...

Cooking bag.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Flavorseal cooking bags from Carroll Manufacturing have angle-sealed handles and are suitable for cook-chill applications such as soups and sauces, as well as bone-in meat products and for sauce with meat products. The bags feature multi-layer...

Level switches.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The Resonator line of vibrating liquid level switches from K-Tek was created for use in high-viscosity environments to 20,000 cP. The family includes the RSSO vibrating liquid level switch and the RS85 multi-option vibrating liquid level...

Integral transmitter.(next generation MVD technology)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Emerson Process Management's model 24005 transmitter with next generation MVD technology is an integral transmitter for the MicroMotion Elite coriolis meter. It expands Elite meter installation options to include integral mounting or remote...

Barrier film casings.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Vector Casings are used in the meat, poultry and dairy processinq industries to help ensure predictable yields. The casings feature a unique barrier-film structure that improves quality and freshness while extending shelf life, says the...

Filling machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Models SP-64 and SP-160 are used over vertical form fill seal machines and feature a long-reach positive shut off spout with an adjustable blow-off feature to maintain a clean seal zone and accurate fills, says Hinds Bock, the manufacturer. The...

pH measurement.(electrode signal to be corrected for temperature effects)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Mettler Toldeo's S20FB pH Kit for the food and beverage industry combines the $20 SevenEasy pH meter, InLab 425 pH electrode and all necessary cables and buffer standards for running samples. The meter features an intuitive interface with...

Rupture panel.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... OSECO's (Oklahoma Safety Equipment Co.) MVRB (Metal Vent Reverse Buckling) rupture panel is designed to protect dust collectors, conveyor systems and dryers requiring precise overpressure protection. The smooth surface of the MVRB prevents...

Rotary valves.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Omnifit's custom-designed rotary valves, available from Bio-Chem, help with high viscosity fluid transfer. The 1-mm bore rotary valve offers a stainless steel rotor for torsion strength, a Tefzel liner for chemical inertness and a PEEK body for...

Water temperature mixers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The Armstrong Hot Water Group offers a line of water temperature mixing and steam/water mixing units called the MegaMix. The unit includes a three-port mixing valve, an electronic actuator and an integrated temperature probe. This combination...

Ground meat system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Designed for high-speed operation of up to 128 1-lb. portions per minute, the Risco RS915 ground meat system includes the Risco RS71 in-line grinder, the RS503 vacuum stuffer and the RS915 portioner. The system can be adjusted for accurate...

Label printer-applicator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Weber Marking System's Model 5200 corner-wrap label printer-applicator combines high-quality label printing with a label applicator. In addition to offering a selection of print engines that address various print speeds and resolutions, the...

Tape sealer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... ABC Model 136 tape sealer is 6 ft. long and provides reliable 25-case-per-minute operation. The heavy-gauge frame is made of stainless steel with solid, box-style construction, welded and bolted for maximum strength. Clear, electrically...

Take-up frames.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The Dodge Ultra Kleen wide slot take-up frame from Rockwell Automation is designed to withstand harsh washdown environments. The corrosion resistant take-up frame, constructed of 304 stainless steel, offers protection against chemicals used for...

Liquid mixing machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The ARDE Production Model D-6000 Dispershear is designed to meter a controlled feed of solid powders into a measured flow rate of liquid to produce a completely mixed dispersion with a residence time of 0.2 seconds. This complete dispersion is...

Connectionless steamers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Groen Vortex connectionless electric steamers provide energy savings for small and medium sized operations with demands for bulk steaming applications. The steamers are available in three and six-pan electric units and operate without a boiler,...

Portable UVC unit.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... This mobile decontamination unit equipped with high output UVC technology from Steril-Aire decontaminates surfaces infested with mold, viruses and bacteria. The user wheels the In-Room Decontamination sys tern into the area, leaves the room and...

Vacuum fillers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Risco USA's RS 303 and RS 503 advanced vacuum fillers with in-line grinding options are controlled by a multi-function microprocessor that can be loaded with up to 100 different programs that provide precise control of portion weights and...

UV system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Aquionics says recent research comparing photoreactivation of E. coil DNA shows that the DNA underwent extensive repair following exposure to UV from low pressure UV lamps. Researchers concluded the broad UV output of medium-pressure lamps,...

Metal detector testing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Metal detector performance verification samples and kits from Mettler-Toledo Safeline allow plant personnel to test the performance of any manufacturer's metal detectors to ensure that product quality standards are being met. These test samples...

Fluorophos test system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... A rapid, sensitive fluorimetric method for assessing alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in milk and milk products, Advanced Instruments' Fluorophos Test System received approval as a full international standard method by the International Dairy...

Variable frequency drives.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Danfoss's higher power platform for VLT 5000 Series, VLT 4000 Series, VLT 6000 HVAC Series and VLT 8000 AQUA Series variable frequency drives replaces the three largest high-power units in the 380 to S00 VAC range in each series and adds an...

Purification unit.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... AirOcare says its air purification technology eliminates populations of Listeria on fruits and vegetables in storage facilities, processing and shipping containers. The unit reduces the levels and risks of Listeria monocytogenes in as little as...

Ball screw drive.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The ball screw drive AGK unit from Rexroth uses a high performance ball screw in a rigid aluminum housing to drive motion at speeds up to 96m/min., even in extreme environments. Specially designed screw supports and optimized bearing...

Case and pail palletizing.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Columbia/Okura robotic palletizers handle both cases and pails without changing tooling. Equipped with a versatile end effector, the robot uses a flexible vacuum-grip system to adapt to a variety of pail and case sizes. The small footprint...

Stainless cylinder.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Bimetalix's Thin Wall Stainless SSHE Cylinder is for food manufacturers requiring smaller wall thickness for improved heat transfer without a drop in internal pressure rating. The unit uses high strength stainless that allows cylinders to be...

Conveyor belt.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Wire Belt's Compact Grid conveyor belt is designed to handle smaller, more delicate products, while providing a lighter-weight, lower-mass, open-mesh belt design that is suitable for high-speed cooling and drying operations. Engineered with a...

Rubber conveyor belting.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... From fresh foods to frozen, HBD/Thermoid offers PVC and rubber conveyor belting products including SaniWhite, Sani-Brite, Korowhite, Ridgetop, Griptop, Butyl-Hot & Cold, Teflon, PVC Nylock, Gripper and more. The company's engineering staff can...

Particle-attracting wipers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Wipers with particle attraction technology from Milliken & Co. capture and retain fibrous and particulate contamination. The company says the technology has the potential to reduce contamination in the manufacturing area, leaving a cleaner...

Antimicrobial metal coating.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Sureshield with Ultra-Fresh is a metal coating that suppresses the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria, molds, mildews and fungi, according to Horizon Business Group, the marketer. The pre- and post-applied antimicrobial metal coatings...

Spiral belt accessories.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... A versatile plastic spiral belt for conveying a range of small products, the PR620SPS from KVP offers radius strength over 1.5 times greater than conventional spiral belts, even at narrower widths. A number of accessories make the belt more...

Food-grade greases.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Chevron's FM and Texaco Cygnus, greases developed for the food processing and canning industries, are available in aluminum complex and calcium sulfonate formulations. Both offer wear and rust protection and are water resistant to help prolong...

Gear reducer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... A unique lubrication concept makes the LP+/LPB+ Value Line series of gear-heads reliable and maintenance free for life, says Alpha, the manufacturer. For less demanding applications, the gear reducers provide efficiency with low tortional...

Low-inertia servomotors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... Rockwell Automation is adding two new frame sizes to the Allen-Bradley MP-Series low-inertia servomotor family. These small-frame size motors are suitable for applications like small filling machines and pick-and-place material handling. The...

Laser coder.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
September 1, 2006... The Videojet 3320 laser coder from Videojet creates consistent, crisp marks on high-speed production lines. It integrates into most applications that require permanent marking of variable data on substrates such as glass, plastic, rubber,...

State of food manufacturing: the quest for continuous improvement: steady state is the goal, but food production professionals realize that if their processes and practices aren't improving, they will be continually challenged to do more.(Food Manufacturing Study)(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... Change is constant, and North American food manufacturers are determined to make sure that the performance in their plants is better tomorrow than it is today. That is one of the key findings in this year's State of Food Manufacturing Study, a...