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Modular VEE design system J Schmalz’s system for the modular design of vacuum end effectors (VEE) comprises different individual parts which can be combined using configuration software to form an individual gripper. The company claims that the system, which is available from Millsom Materi-
Inspection systems
als Handling, can save time and money
Inspection systems cover a wide range of industries
when constructing a gripper for packaging
that rely on the detection of harmful contaminant
machines when compared to conventional
materials in food processing and packaging lines,
design and manufacture.
including X-ray inspection, checkweighers, optical
All elements of the modular VEE system
sorting equipment and metal detection systems.
are made of FDA and BfR-compliant poly-
Heat and Control is a provider of CEIA metal
phenylsulfone (PPSU). The surfaces of the
detectors, Ishida checkweighers and Ishida X-
elements are easy to clean and are resistant
ray systems, plus demonstrations, service, parts
to alkaline cleaning agents. They are suitable
and training. As a manufacturer and supplier of
for both the packaging and food processing
food processing and packaging equipment, the
industries.
company has the experience and resources to
Millsom Materials Handling
provide a single machine or combination system
www.millsom.com.au
with conveyors and rejecters designed for the user’s operations. The latest inspection technology from Ishida and CEIA is backed by ongoing technical support from Heat and Control.
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For food and pharmaceutical products, CEIA THS 21 metal detectors continuously self-calibrate to maintain peak detection stability and sensitivity to all metal contaminants. Auto-learn set-up is simple and eliminates errors. Bluetooth connectivity
Tray sealer
facilitates programming and troubleshooting using
Xpeed 1, a compact tray sealer
a laptop computer.
by Gruppo Fabbri, is suitable for
Ishida X-ray systems combine the capabilities of a checkweigher and metal detector with the ability
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packing fresh foods with lid trays and film.
to detect ultra-small non-metallic contaminants,
Based on the Xpeed
such as bone, glass, shell and plastic. They
5 platform, the product
can also verify weight and missing or defective
shares the main structural
product. Ishida offers X-ray inspection for every
and operational features of
application and budget: from entry-level, to IP69K
the flagship version, bringing innovations in
washdown, to systems for large cartons.
tray in-feed, gas consumption, flexibility and
Ishida checkweighers promote quality control
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format change. It is said to be the only tray
and user satisfaction with accurate verification of
sealer in its segment with both double- and
package weight or product count, or detection of
single-line in-feed.
missing components. Available for dry, washdown
Made of stainless steel for maximum durability in harsh environments, the tray
and multilane applications, the checkweighers are
sealer is suitable for applications in: vacuum gas for protective atmosphere for
compact and easy to clean. They can be com-
medium and long term with minimal levels of residual oxygen; gas flushing to
bined with a CEIA metal detector for multipurpose
obtain a protective atmosphere for short and medium term; skin configuration;
inspection that saves floor space.
versions with protruding product; single tray closure with film lid.
Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Rollex Australia Pty Ltd
www.heatandcontrol.com
www.rollex.com.au
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