Food and drink manufacturing: processing equipment
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Food grade synthetic oil saves maintenance costs
A food processing equipment manufacturer using expensive EP synthetic oil in a custom built gearbox application had difficulties until the oil was replaced.
News from RW Greeff, Oct 17, 2003
Weighing system ups production, cuts 'give-away'
By weighing out from larger containers and recording weight loss specialist weighing equipment gives a much faster process and provides greater control on consistency and final weight.
News from Marco Weighing Systems, Oct 8, 2003
Physical water conditioning saves chemicals, time
Physical water conditioning units in three locations control limescale are saving a dairy the chemicals, time and lost production associated with cleaning of the system.
News from Hydropath (UK), Sep 15, 2003
Circulators cover range of temperature control use
Heating and refrigerated circulators for temperature applications range from economical starter unit up to temperature solutions for more complex demands.
News from Julabo UK, Sep 11, 2003
Panel devices designed for food markets
Because most hygienic panel mounted devices are adapted from existing products, hygienic control devices and indicator lights have been designed specially for the food and beverage market.
News from Schmersal (UK), Sep 4, 2003
Blender and refurbishments boost capacity by 400%
Combination of fixed mixing and packing equipment coupled with Sleaford's strict cleaning regime was limiting production capacity until a batch blender and general refurbishment upped capcity by 400%.
News from Matcon, Aug 28, 2003
Silent 'sentinel' warns off mould
'Technology partnerships' cover enhanced surface hygiene providing full 24.365 protection against the growth and proliferation of food pathogens, bacteria and other micro organisms.
News from BioCote, Aug 25, 2003
Medium pressure UV disinfection purifies water
To ensure wash and process water remains free from pathogens such as Cryptosporidium, a food manufacturer has installed a UV disinfection system to purify water used in processing.
News from Hanovia, Aug 19, 2003
Lasers make micro holes in plastics films
The Perfolas Film is the newest in the Perfolas series of turnkey solutions to produce small holes in paper and plastic films.
News from Rofin-Baasel UK, Aug 12, 2003
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Handling system increases production efficiency
Elevator buckets have been specially designed for a food product handling system to be quickly and easily removed to allow thorough cleaning and replacement, with minimum downtime.
News from Gough Engineering, Jul 28, 2003
Ionised blow kills static on blow moulded bottles
An ionising blower installed over a transfer conveyor blows ionised air over blow moulded bottles to remove static and allow the bottles to be moved and stacked without problems.
News from Meech Static Eliminators, Jul 28, 2003
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Swinglink bucket elevator improves nut processing
Swinglink bucket elevator system has improved production efficiency leading importer and producer of pistachios, cashews and other luxury nuts.
News from Gough Engineering, Jul 25, 2003
Swinglink elevators handle products gently
Swinglink elevators, designed for gentle handling of extruded food products as part of an extension to the packaging lines, maintain product integrity and require minimal maintenance, says a user.
News from Gough Engineering, Jul 24, 2003
UV water disinfection knocks out the bugs
One of the UK's leading convenience food manufacturers has invested in two UV water disinfection systems to permanently kill bacteria, viruses and moulds.
News from Hanovia, Jul 16, 2003
Unit combines linear motion guide and motor
A linear motion guide and a linear motor are combined in a single unit to provide an integrated high-speed, ready-to-use precision system ideal for use in food processing applications.
News from THK UK, Jul 15, 2003
Chains withstand food oven temperatures
A difficult area of food manufacture is in high temperature ovens but high temperature chain lubricants, as described on a website, withstand these temperatures for extended periods.
News from John Sheard, Jul 3, 2003
Rotating drum mixer blends gently, saves power
While the total absence of internal paddles or blades on a horizontally rotating drum mixer has made its 'gentle touch' - and its energy saving - much appreciated by users, said the manufacturer.
News from Orthos (Engineering), Jul 1, 2003
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Cheese production line contract awarded
Arla Falkenberg, the Swedish cheese producer, has awarded Invensys APV a contract valued at EUR 4,5m to design and install a new cheese production line.
News from Invensys, Jun 16, 2003
How to save energy in food manufacture
Although the Climate Change Levy came as a shock to many businesses, a few energy-intensive industries were granted an 80% discount from the levy in exchange for improving energy efficiency.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Jun 16, 2003
Portable data log tags watch sensitive products
Self-contained temperature logging tags monitor temperature sensitive products such as food, pharmaceuticals and blood products during transportation or processing.
News from Signatrol, May 28, 2003
Simple touch screen sets tanker wash programmes
With very tanker needing its own wash programme, a simple touch screen offers the operator a drop-down menu to handle every substance from milk to cider.
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems, May 26, 2003
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UV water disinfection stops the microbes
Ultraviolet water disinfection systems are helping a mineral water company ensure its products are free from microbial contamination.
News from Hanovia, May 16, 2003
Geotextile dewatering turns sludge into topsoil
Cider maker has solved a soil/silt waste problem in the apple washing process by dewatering with giant sausage-shaped bags and turned the by-product into a reusable quality top soil.
News from Golder Associates (UK), May 13, 2003
Food grade grease withstands higher temperatures
Designed to withstand temperatures up to 260degC, food grade grease assures long-term or life-time lubrication for bearings, valves, slides, load rollers and sprocket bearings.
News from Kluber Lubrication GB, Apr 17, 2003
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Autoclaves offer the highest level of protection
Autoclaves offer the highest level of protection against bacterial growth and infection and provide a 24 hour, 365 day first line of defence against contamination and cross infection.
News from BioCote, Apr 14, 2003
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