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Oil-free compressor covers the full performance range
BOGE Compressors has extended its EO range of scroll compressors. The new EO 11 produces oil-free compressed air in the 11kW performance segment, which is said to completely eliminate the risk of contamination making it suitable for use in the food processing industry. FULL STORY...
New tray sealers help reduce packaging energy demands
Proseal has carried out wide-ranging upgrades to its tray sealing machines for numerous fresh produce growers within the Berry Gardens Growers group. The aim of the upgrades was to help the company achieve enhanced energy efficiency. FULL STORY...
Automating the task of promotional and multi-packing
In order to streamline previously labour-intensive process for promotional packs for its copacking customers, Hugo Beck, a manufacturer of horizontal flowpack, film packaging and post-print processing machines, is providing increased levels of automated robotic solutions. FULL STORY...
Plant management service helps identify improvement opportunities
Tetra Pak has launched Plant Secure, a plant management service designed to deliver profitability improvements for customers. FULL STORY...
Flexible control of the fat refining process
The New Generation refiner/conche range from MacIntyre Chocolate Systems is said to offer flexible and enhanced control of the refining process, together with improved design and easier maintenance. FULL STORY...
Identifying energy savings
The Tinytag energy logger from Gemini Data Loggers is a portable data recorder which monitors power usage in premises with high consumption equipment. It offers an effective means of checking power usage. It can monitor single and three phase power usage, and recorded data can then be analysed to help understand how and where energy is used and to identify opportunities for reduction. FULL STORY...
Unlocking the potential of filling lines
combiLink is a flexible information management solution for filling line operation. By connecting every machine in a filling line this solution from SIG collects unlimited data and shows it in preconfigured or personally designed reports. FULL STORY...
Low-volume tray sealer
Proseal has launched the TTe, a small, compact and robust tray sealer which is suited to in low-volume production applications or in production trials. FULL STORY...
Hygienic junction box range
Flexicon has launched a range of stainless-steel Grade 316L junction boxes for applications requiring high levels of hygiene and ingress protection. FULL STORY...
Rotary moulder puts the focus on hygiene and cleanability
The new Series3 rotary moulder for soft dough biscuits and sandwich cookies from Baker Perkins is said to set new standards in hygiene, operation and maintenance, while retaining all the performance characteristics of the previous Series2 machine. FULL STORY...
Leak detection system ensures seal integrity
Emerson has introduced the Rosemount CT4215 Food and Beverage Leak Detection System which uses laser technology to detect leaks, reject defective packages with no production slowdown. The Rosemount CT4215 is able to test the seal and integrity of every bottle or package on a production line, detecting leaks at a sensitivity as low as 0.3mm and automatically rejecting any defective bottle or package. FULL STORY...
Double diaphragm pumps designed to meet exacting standards
The original 10in H series pump from Flotronic Pumps was designed to meet the hygiene standards of 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc (3-A SSI) and to be used in processes where hygiene is a priority. Since its launch in 2015, the range has been expanded to encompass 7in and 12in versions, both of which are 3-A SSI Accredited. Pipework connection sizes are now available from 1in to 3in allowing greater flexibility. FULL STORY...
Automated supply chain control system
Red Ledge has introduced a new version of its automated supply chain control system, which fully integrates and automates warehouse management, manufacturing and asset management processes. FULL STORY...
Multi-tasking fruit and vegetable disintegrator
The Micron Angle Disintegrator from Hosokawa Micron offers five different processing options in one machine which can offer benefits for manufacturers of soups, purées, sauces and dressings. FULL STORY...
Verifying ‘right product – right packaging’
An integrated high-speed quality control system developed by SICK helps ensure that the right packaging is always used for the right product, avoiding the risk of rejects, safety issues or costly customer returns. FULL STORY...
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