FOOD & DRINK PROCESSING & PACKAGING
Don’t let raw ingredients go to waste - managing trade effluent Issue 13 2017
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Enormous interest in interpack 2017 Exhibitor registrations at a record level Parallel event components also booked out Support programme with SAVE FOOD innovationparc and conference as well as VDMA special topic Industry 4.0
interpack 2017 is recording the
special trade fair by interpack. It
highest demand among exhibitors in
will feature products from supplier
its history of over 55 years.
industries of the packaging sector.
By the official closing date of this outstanding international event for the packaging industry and related processing industries, exhibitors had booked about 20 per cent more space than was available at the exhibition centre with its 262,400 square metres in 19 halls. Around 2,700 exhibitors can therefore be expected again from 4 to 10 May 2017, coming from about 60 different countries. As before, another trade fair will be running in parallel, entitled components,
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This event, too, is now fully booked, yet it will occupy more than twice as much space as in 2014, at its première.
Special topic: Industry 4.0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in partnership with VDMA Where size and internationalism are concerned, interpack is a unique platform for businesses offering products and solutions in packaging technology and related processes as well as packaging media
and materials for the various segments of this industry: food, beverages, confectionery and baked goods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food consumer goods and industrial goods. The products and services presented here will be supplemented by several innovative specialist areas. Working together with the German Engineering Federation (VDMA), Interpack 2017 will put the focus on Industry 4.0, in particular.
interpack 2017
interpack visitors and exhibitors. Further details are available at www.packagingcomponents.com.
SAVE FOOD innovationparc As before, SAVE FOOD will play a role
quality marquee, situated between Halls 2 and 3.
at interpack 2017. A special show
The first day of the trade fair will also
called innovationparc (Innovation
feature the third international SAVE
Park) will be held, with packaging
FOOD convention, held in partnership
ideas and solutions designed to
with the UN Food and Agriculture
reduce food losses and waste.
Organisation (FAO) and the United
They will include the winners of the international competitions for the SAVE FOOD Packaging Awards, held by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). The prizes were awarded prior to interpack, and the winners are now set to compete with one other for the WorldStar Awards at the trade fair. The innovationparc will include a presentation forum which can be used by companies to showcase their ideas and solutions. As before, the innovationparc will be held in a high-
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
components trade fair now entirely in tandem with interpack Following the première of components, special trade fair by interpack, in 2014, the general idea of this trade fair has been substantially revised for 2017. Visitors will now find it at a central location within the exhibition centre, in Hall 18, a temporary lightweight hall,
approximately 5,000 square metres in size. It is situated between Halls 10 and 16, complementing interpack for its entire duration. Hundreds of companies from the supplier industries will each have their own stands, offering products in drive, control and censor technology, industrial image processing, material handling technology and other (machine) components. components will be freely accessible to all.
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Opening hours and prices interpack is open daily, from 4 to 10 May 2017, 10:00 to
An interpack 2017 entrance ticket or exhibitor’s pass
18:00 hrs. E-tickets are available from December 2016.
entitles the holder to travel to and from the exhibition
A day ticket can be purchased online in advance at www.
centre for free, using the local transport company VRR.
interpack.com and costs €52.00 (€65.00 at the box office). The box office price for students and trainees is €15.00. A three-day ticket can be bought online, in advance, for €105.00 (box office: €130.00). Any tickets that have been obtained online can be printed out directly from a computer. 6 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk
This covers all the towns and cities within the catchment area of the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.
www.interpack.com
Conveyor belts for the packaging industry.
Costacurta conveyor belts are used in packaging as well as in many other industrial processes. Thanks to the specific experience gained over more than 60 years, Costacurta can assist the client in the selection of the most suitable type of belt for the specific application. Costacurta conveyor belts are suitable for applications with temperatures ranging from -150°C to +1150°C.
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Using the correct Type of RCD with equipment containing VSDs Selecting the correct RCD and
Linear loads produce sinusoidal residual
sensitivity requires an understanding
currents.
of characteristics of the load / machine design, installation requirements and the limits of use for the different Types of RCD. Electrical loads are characterised by the current they draw from the supply, and the types of residual current that they produce.
Non-linear loads produce complex leakage and residual currents with various characteristics including High frequency AC, Pulsed DC and Smooth DC components.
Selecting the correct Type of RCD for use with VSDs The residual current under fault conditions is a function of the VSD design, EMC filters, VSD to motor cable connections, the motor and the location of the earth fault - see fig1 below. Therefore the manufacture of VSD/Machine must specify the Type of RCD to be used with their equipment. To prevent nuisance tripping the operational leakage current of the equipment should not exceed 30-40% of the RCD sensitivity. This information must be provided in the installation instructions, to enable selection and safe connection of the equipment to a supply - see Regulation 132.8: “The protective devices shall operate at values of current, voltage and time which are suitably related to the characteristics of the circuits and to the possibilities of danger. It is an offence under various UK Laws, to install equipment without the appropriate Manufacturer’s instructions. Regulation 114.1 explains the relationship between BS7671, Codes of Practice and statutory Regulations, relating to installation design / performance and equipment used in or connected to the installation – see Reg 120.3.
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Types of RCD associated with VSD applications (Equipment
RCD Type F*: Smooth DC component < 10mA / Pulsed A.C. at
Manufactures)
50Hz / Mixed frequency and transients <3kA.
If this subject is not covered in the specific standard for the
*Note: Type A & F RCDs do not detect DC fault currents / Use
equipment, guidance is given in BSEN 62477-1 4.4.8
Type B if there is a risk that these values will be exceeded.
Single Phase VSD
Three Phase VSD
Some single phase inverters can be used with Type A or Type F
All 3 phase VSDs produce smooth dc (> 10mA) and variable
RCDs, see general limits below.
frequency leakage currents under certain fault conditions and
RCD Type A*: Smooth DC component < 6mA / Pulsed A.C. at
therefore must only be used with Type B RCDs.
50Hz / No mixed frequency or transient components.
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Doepke Doepke UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Doepke Schaltgeräte GmbH based in Norden Germany.
www.doepke.co.uk
For further information on this subject Doepke have an updated 60 page guide on the application of AC-DC sensitive RCDs, which can be downloaded from; www.doepke.co.uk/download/Techpub-17 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 9
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Printing high quality labels with Primera’s LX-series On-demand and in-house label printing has grown from being exotic to something that manufacturers of all types and sizes use frequently or even exclusively. However, finding a cost-effective and convenient way to produce high-quality, colour labels has not been easy.
The capacity of the tri-colour ink cartridge is higher and an optional built-in cutter is available.
Primera Technology, a leading manufacturer of high quality laser and inkjet-based label printers, has successfully developed short to medium-run label solutions. Using intelligent technology, Primera creates systems that can design, print and finish labels of any shape or form.
The brand new LX1000e along with its “big brother” LX2000e represents a new generation of mid-range inkjet label printer with its cost effective separate CMYK pigment inks, which are
For start-up and small business Primera’s entry-level colour label printer LX500e utilises a new print engine that doubles the maximum print speed from 25mm to 51mm per second.
The result of their great flexibility and high performance, Primera’s label printing equipment is popular with manufacturers and private labellers across many different sectors.
BS5609 Section 3 certified and have the ability to produce UV, chemical and water resistant labels with great efficiency.
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Aerolite™ - Europe’s Lightest Best Performing Bump Cap On The Market With Air Flow Technology
The HardCap™ AeroLite™ from JSP is the latest addition to the PPE specialist’s range of bump caps designed for work environments where there is a risk of impact between the head and stationary objects. The new bump cap, designed by JSP’s in-house Research & Development team, features a full high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shell, so the wearer is protected not only from impact to the front and top of the head but also from scrapes to the side of the head. This significant increase in protection has not been gained at the expense of comfort: the HardCap™ AeroLite™ is extremely lightweight and comfortable to wear. In fact, at under 135g, the cap weighs about the same as a typical standard-sized smartphone – and it’s just as cool and stylish. To significantly reduce heat build-up the sleek textile cover has large open weaved panels to facilitate the transfer of cool air and mitigate the build-up of heat and discomfort – particularly if the cap is being worn over long periods. The HardCap™ AeroLite™ is available in black or blue, with either a 50mm or 25mm peak. The longer peak provides more shade in outdoor or brightly-lit environments, while the shorter version allows for better vision when looking upward. More information is available from www.jsp.co.uk, or by calling +44 (0)1993 826050.
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IDAC SOLUTIONS The Construction Product Regulation (CPR) for Clear Labelling of Cable Fire Safety Classes For the first time, in accordance with the European Construction Products Regulation, energy, control and communications cables intended for permanent installation in structures must be tested and classified to new EN standards. From 1 July 2017 only cables with classified fire behaviour may be put on the European market. Cables with system circuit integrity are not currently affected by the Regulation. Safety objectives in the event of fire are clearly defined in many European countries: the spread of fire and smoke must be prevented and it must be possible to rescue humans and animals. As a matter of principle, therefore, the use of “easily inflammable” building products is prohibited in all classes of building. Smoke fumes represent the greatest risk in the event of a fire. Most people killed in a fire die from smoke poisoning. The less smoke generated, the higher are the chances of rescue. This is why modern cables feature minimal to low smoke generation. By reducing corrosiveness (acidity) of the flue gases to a minimum, e.g. in halogen-free cables, fire damage and down times after a fire are significantly reduced. Another important aspect is to produce as few flaming droplets as possible, which can reduce fire propagation in horizontal cable systems. The European Construction Products Regulation The new European Construction Products Regulation has been in force since July 2013. Its full name is “Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC.” For the first time at European level this Regulation stipulates that cables and lines – and this includes data cables – must be classified and marketed as construction products in terms of fire safety. Requirements governing use are to be regulated nationally in the Member States. The fire behaviour of cables Standard cables installed in buildings have at least passed an inflammability test. In the language of the new European construction products classification they display “acceptable fire behaviour”, which would be consistent with Class E(ca). Modern cables, however, are capable of far more. They show significantly lower fire propagation in the bundle fire test. Classified fire behaviour EN 13501-6 “Fire classification of construction products and building elements, Part 6: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on electric cables” means that for the first time cables can be classified comparably with other building products. The classification table of the new Construction Products Regulation includes seven main classes from A to F. These are assigned on the basis of heat release and flame propagation criteria (see Table 1). A further fire behaviour classification is made for the additional requirements of smoke production (s), flaming droplets or articles (d) and acidity of combustion gases (a) (see Table 2). Future Market Developments The CPR rate required for the UK market could potentially be C(ca); however this has not been confirmed as of yet. This is purely speculation and may not be confirmed by British standards until later this year or even 2018. Until this has been confirmed and manufacturers can get an idea on anticipated production quantities it is not possible to commit to what price increase may be incurred to produce the higher grade cable. The only logical suggestion is that cabling installers include a caveat in their tender responses advising that should a higher grade CPR be required, a small increase may need to be applied to the cable price. Declarations of performance for each product Since July 2016 the requisite standards for the classification of fire behaviour have been officially applicable and the European test laboratories are accredited to test cables and assign the new European classes. In the transition phase to 1 July 2017 both cables with a declaration of performance which certifies the main class and additional classes assigned and cables which meet current fire behaviour requirements can be put on the market. As of the effective date, 1 July 2017, only cables tested and classified in accordance with the new standards can be marketed.
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New national application standards The selection and use of classified cables should be incorporated in national fire safety regulations and adapted to national safety level. Now, however, consideration is given to a whole building, beyond pure escape routes. The risks are also assessed according to type and use of building. These are essentially as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Low occupancy and difficult evacuation, e.g. high-rise buildings â&#x20AC;˘ High occupancy and simple evacuation, e.g. theatres, cinemas, department stores â&#x20AC;˘ High occupancy and difficult evacuation, e.g. hotels, hospitals, highrise buildings with public access As until now requirements relating to the use of cables differed in Member States, it is hardly surprising that so far suggestions for the choice of main and additional classifications have also varied widely. International Standard IEC 60364-4-42 specifies cables which are non-flame propagating for escape routes in buildings with special fire risks as well as for premises or places where irreplaceable goods are endangered (e.g. museums, stations, data centres). This standard further recommends halogen-free cables with minimum smoke production (this means: with improved fire safety properties) for premises or places in which irreplaceable cultural assets are present.
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Complete Cabling Solutions for Manufacturing A high performance cabling infrastructure will improve process efficiency, increase productivity and reduce running costs. At iDaC Solutions we specialise in high quality screened cabling products and accessories for industrial environments
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Contact us today to request a free copy of our ‘Quick Guide to the Construction Product Regulation (CPR)’ or to find out more about our unique products and services for the Food & Beverage industry.
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When clean isn’t clean enough production. The new anti-microbial conduit is manufactured from a thermoplastic that contains inert silver ions. These bind to bacteria, stopping cell function and preventing their reproduction. This kills the bacteria cells and helps to eliminate the risk of contamination.
Recognising the importance of stringent health and safety standards in the food and beverage industry, ABB Adaptaflex has launched a new cable conduit system that integrates anti-microbial protection. Cable conduits in food processing plants can become a home for bacteria, representing a potential threat to both revenue and reputation. To combat this, manufacturers control levels of bugs such as salmonella, e-coli and listeria through regular washdown to cleanse equipment and control bacteria populations. Some facilities
experience wash-down operations up to five times per day. However, the heat, moisture and chemical exposure experienced during wash-down cleaning can lead to damage and water ingress into cable conduits. In turn, this can lead to the need for costly and time consuming replacement of wiring. Recognising an opportunity to help food and beverage manufacturers protect themselves against bugs and damage to wiring, ABB Adaptaflex worked in partnership with BioCote to develop a new type of cable conduit that protects both cable and food
Meirion Buck, Senior Design and Technical Manager at ABB Adaptaflex said, “The science behind the anti-microbial cable conduit is fascinating. Testing shows that the Adaptaflex conduit decreases bacteria by up to 80 per cent in 15 minutes and 99 per cent in two hours, reducing risk of contamination.” www.adaptaflex.com
— Enhancing cable protection Adaptaflex conduit system for food & beverage Given the volume of mechanical process equipment involved in the food and beverage industry combined with the shift towards increased automation through conveyor and feeder systems, there are often thousands of power and data cables that need to be protected. Adaptaflex Anti-microbial food and beverage conduit systems, are designed to protect complex processing equipment with sensitive electrical wiring systems, controls and automation. Tel. +44 (0) 333 999 9900 | www.adaptaflex.com
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Stonegrove Refrigeration Services Ltd Multi-award winning Stonegrove Refrigeration Services Ltd are one of the leading independent refrigeration companies in the UK, with in-house expert capability to design, install, service and maintain all types of refrigeration systems. Stonegrove are experts in the field of
meeting clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budgets and
levels of staff retention. This in itself
Industrial Refrigeration, whilst also in
programmes.
helps to give the company stability,
the excellent position to be able offer
commitment and growth.
a wide range of cooling solutions.
We offer a first-class professional service, successfully competing
At Stonegrove we understand the
With a highly experienced and skilled
against the largest refrigeration
importance of efficient operating
team, we have specialists covering all
organisations in the world.
costs, as well as managing capital
aspects of temperature control in the spectrum of Industrial Refrigeration, Commercial Refrigeration and Air
We work to establish ourselves as a trusted partner, with our family
expenditure. With our team of specialists we can design, install, commission, service and maintain
Conditioning.
business style approach, which
Being independent means that we
the private and public sectors. Our
are not tied to any one equipment
success is only possible due to the
Our experience and know-how gives
manufacturer or supplier, so can
excellent staff we employ.
us the flexibility to respond precisely
provide the most suitable solution for
enables us to retain clients in both
your cooling needs.
A large proportion of the engineers,
Our project designs and installations
force have worked together for more
have won awards for their practical
than 20 years. It is no accident that
approach to energy saving whilst
we enjoy higher than average industry
office staff, design team and sales
refrigeration plant to the highest quality.
to our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requirements, tailoring a bespoke solution each time. We strive to ensure that operational efficiency, energy reduction and compliance are met, whist achieving financial savings.
NOTE WRITTEN BY Stongrove Refrigeration PHOTOGRAPHY BY Stongrove Refrigeration
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True energy efficiency requires
using refrigeration, the importance of
continuous attention; it is no use just
maintaining the equipment cannot be
installing the most efficient plant,
underestimated.
we have to ensure that it stays as efficient as possible over its working
We tailor each Service &
life.
Maintenance contract to meet
Our service and maintenance teams
refrigeration systems run to the
look after all types of refrigeration
design conditions and operate
systems to ensure optimum
efficiently. Stonegrove offer
performance and reliability.
coverage throughout the UK, with
Every refrigeration system is unique and, irrespective of size
our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, ensuring
service support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
or design, all systems require a customised maintenance schedule. A correctly maintained refrigeration system will reduce energy costs, improve performance and minimise the risk of system issues.
For all your food and beverage processing, storage, and distribution cooling requirements, speak to the expects. Either contact us on 01279 408690 ed@ stonegroverefrigeration.co.uk or visit us at www.stonegroverefrigeration.co.uk
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Breakthrough in Process Control and Asset Monitoring in Food Industry Besides inner temperature food measurement during the processes, the SAW sensors can also bring benefits in the F&B plants, as an enabler for precise condition-based maintenance program for the manufacturing assets, especially the rotating machines and electrical assets like transformers or generators, with other models of wireless batteryless temperature sensors (industrial probes, surface How to get even closer to the critical
along the production chain, or from
control points in your processes? How
the oven to the blast chiller, from the
to save time, resources and money
bratt pan to the freezer...
while increasing throughput and food safety? The F&B Industry engineer tool box now includes unique sensors to get easily the temperature at the heart of the food during cooking, and at the heart of the most critical
These drawbacks can now be overcome thanks to a revolutionary technology – Surface Acoustic Waves – used in the design of unique wireless batteryless temperature
equipment on your production chain.
sensors, and integrating into a
Chefs can talk about the interest
to equip a 10-level professional oven
of knowing precisely the core
in a restaurant as well as a tunnel/
temperature of the food being cooked,
pass-through oven in a food factory or
to obtain the best quality and most
the rotating racks of a bakery oven.
tasty dishes. They often rely on battery-powered probes or wired probes, but know their drawbacks and limits: “cumbersome cables”, “battery management and replacement”, ”not suitable for high or low temperatures”, “uneasy to clean” are listed among others. In the professional kitchen, and even more in the food processing plants, the wired probes also induce a lack of continuity over the whole process, 18 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk
modular monitoring platform, suitable
mounting sensors, plugs etc.). Such continuous surveillance on critical points of the machines not accessible with standard sensors enables preventive maintenance only when required – but before it’s too late – and leads to optimized asset use, reduced life-cycle costs thanks to reduced number of failures and repairs and improved throughputs on the whole production chain. It provides a key, reliable indicator to plant managers that they can acton, helping them to optimize their processes to deliver perfect products,
To help operators cope with HACCP
even in changing and challenging
processes, the system manages user-
environments, and at optimal use of
programmable critical control points
resources.
and alarm thresholds and records data in a centralized system if applicable, or on a local SD-card.
SENSeOR provides modular, simple yet comprehensive monitoring solutions combining Surface Acoustic Waves (SAW)
A low-cost RFID-reader module can
and IoT technologies. The unique wireless
also be added, to read out the tag
batteryless temperature sensors enable
associated to the temperature of a
precise continuous control where no
food piece on a moving carrier for
other sensor fits.
instance.
Get More out oF your Assets And ProCesses
In professional kitchens and food plants with unique wireless batteryless food probe: • For inner food temperature control during cooking • Easy-to-use, easy-to-clean • Featuring infinite autonomy • Compatible with high and low temperatures, for continuous monitoring from freezers to ovens • Compatible with rotating racks, roasting spits, mixers, tunnel ovens • Modular configurations to adapt to many processes: cooking, baking, smoking, blast-chilling, sterilising • User-programmable CCPs and thresholds
Modular monitoring platform with multiple inputs Optional RFID reader module Other models of sensors for Industrial Equipment and Electrical Assets monitoring
Pictures: SENSeOR - Shutterstock
www.senseor.com contact@senseor.com +33 4 97 23 13 20 (French Headquarters)
– your Asset Optimizer – optimal performance at maximum security Breakthrough SAW technology in a value-added, cost-effective IIOT monitoring platform
ATP Measurement: the front line defence for food safety processors, caterers and inspectors. The ATP hygiene test is the simplest, fastest, most sensitive technique for rapid hygiene monitoring. It correlates well with contamination levels and is widely accepted. Preventing food poisoning is a key
processing equipment and for
focus of any food safety system.
environmental cleaning in high-
Food poisoning is usually caused
care/high-risk areas, limits of
by the proliferation of undesirable
acceptable and unacceptable cleaning
microorganism. Cross-contamination
performance shall be defined. This
and inadequate sanitation are major
shall be based on the potential
contributory factors. Accordingly
hazards. Acceptable levels of cleaning
good hygienic practices are primary
may be defined as visual appearance,
preventative controls measures that
ATP bioluminescence, microbiological
are part of the essential Operational
testing or chemical testing as
pre-requisites programs of modern
appropriate.
food safety systems.
There are several test methods
Hygiene monitoring provides an
available to measure hygiene and
early warning of potential problems
cleanliness. ATP bioluminescence
and also generates evidence of
has been used for over 30 years
due diligence. Optimising cleaning
and is a well-established accepted
programs also reduces costs (in
method that used by industry,
materials and labour time), reduces
retailers and local authorities, and is
environmental waste and improves
recommended by BRC. It has been
product quality and shelf life.
used at major sporting events by
High standards of hygiene are essential for food safety therefore cleaning and maintenance are
the Food Standards Agency where the technology had “exceeded expectations”.
fundamental and critical procedures.
The technology requires a small
There is an increasing requirement
hand held instrument and an all-
to demonstrate due diligence by
in-one reagent swab device. The
measurement to validate and verify
developments in technology and
cleaning processes. For example,
convenient format provide a variety
as referenced by the BRC Global
of technologies and products
Standards for Food Safety – as a
that are user-friendly, affordable
minimum food contact surfaces,
and applicable to almost all food
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Hygiena’s EnSURE instrument with increased sensitivity is used with Micro-Snap and other specific tests (e.g. ZymoSnap) and SuperSnap that gives more sensitivity and robustness and gives a super-sensitive hygiene monitoring applications particularly in support of allergen control programs. Simple screening tests for Listeria and Salmonella based on a visual colour end point are also available in Hygiena’s all-in-one snap valve format. The devices do not require an instrument and give results in 24 – 48 hours. To learn about Hygiena’s full range of products visit hygiena.com and follow us @HygienaInt. Rapid hygiene tests provide an additional information quickly to aid food safety programs by facilitating immediate corrective action and avoidance of expensive (potentially life threatening) mistakes. Results provide evidence of due diligence, auditing, optimising manufacturing processes and reducing costs whilst providing quality product. For a free demonstration contactus@hygiena.com
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EnSURE™ Monitoring System & SureTrend™ Data Analysis Software
AllerSnap™ Allergen Prevention 15min
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DO SMES NEED TO PUSH FOR MORE PROCESS AUTOMATION IN FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY?
Most large scale food processing plants have already grasped the advantages of improved automation and used them to minimise production costs and boost productivity. However, some medium and smaller scale businesses, although appreciative of the benefits, remain reticent about the process of implementation and how the latest technology will combine with an existing installation. Mark Lilley, Field Segment Manager, Hygienic - Food and Beverage for Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, looks at the best way to implement an automation project and the benefits it can deliver. One of the common misconceptions about introducing automation is that the entire manufacturing process has to be revised at once. Clearly this has some considerable financial implications and for many this level of investment, added to the cost of lost production during the installation, makes the concept non-viable. However, one of the most fundamental principles of
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automation is scalability – with sufficient planning during the initial stages of an automation project, it is possible to develop a plan that can be deployed in one area and then gradually rolled out to include other processes in due course. In this way, business owners can set aside smaller budgets and also see the improvements in productivity. Developing the most appropriate automation plan for a business requires an understanding of what is possible and a detailed knowledge of what is already in place. It is at this point, when the initial planning is taking place, that businesses can benefit most from expert advice. For any project to be a success, it is essential that everyone involved understands the expectations of the project in order for them to be delivered.
The term automation covers a wide spectrum of technology; everything from a level sensor opening and closing a valve to PLC-controlled pneumatic valve stations working with robots to deliver micro– accuracy in production.
For most, the solution will be positioned in the middle ground, with a possible eye for additional development in the future. One of the first steps to improving the automation of any process is to agree on the control infrastructure for the business so that it is able to accommodate future expansion. In some cases this may be governed by an existing system, while in others, a clean sheet allows a number of options to be considered.
About BĂ&#x153;RKERT BĂźrkert Fluid Control Systems is one of the leading manufacturers of control and measuring systems for fluids and gases. The products have a wide variety of applications and are used by breweries and laboratories as well as in medical engineering and space technology. The company employs over 2,500 people and has a comprehensive network of branches in 36 countries world-wide.
The modular nature of many automation solutions makes them ideal for those looking to expand on a pre-existing installation.
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Provided the communication protocols are maintained it is relatively easy to install standalone control systems based on a centralised control concept that contains all of the necessary components to operate valves, including a PLC, input/output systems and valve islands.
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Don’t let raw ingredients go to waste – managing trade effluent Many companies are unaware of the environmental damage and big fines they will face if site effluent is not disposed of appropriately. In this article, Dave Walker, Commercial Director at Detectronic, and with over 25 years’ experience in Trade effluent management, offers some advice on understanding what your site is discharging and keeping on the right side of the law. It’s easy to see how trade effluent
measures to monitor and manage
Material”. In addition to the sensor
could fall down the list of priorities
trade effluent and water consumption
technology being deployed, a simple
when you are managing a busy food
more efficiently and often saving
balancing tank arrangement will be
or drink processing site. However,
them money too.
used to hold back higher strength
failing to stay within the limits of your agreed trade effluent consent could land you in deep water with expensive environmental clean-up costs and fines in excess of £40,000.
Our latest range of sensors and equipment can monitor flows of water, waste water, surface water and quality including everything from
liquors before releasing them back into the final effluent stream when concentrations have fallen below a safe level.
oils, organics and suspended solids to
By understanding the complex
The good news is that once you
pH, Chlorine, Ammonia, Nitrates and
effluent streams on site, working
understand the rules and what
metals.
with production managers and
your consent levels are, it’s fairly
segregating the waste in this way,
straightforward to keep on top of it.
spikes in the COD are easily removed in a cost efficient way producing a
So, what is Trade Effluent?
more polished trade effluent for final
“Trade Effluent is any liquid waste,
discharge.
other than surface water and
Removing the spikes reduced the daily
domestic sewage that is discharged in a public sewer”. Sites within the food and drink sector may have fats, oils and grease, chemicals, detergents, solids, heavy metal rinses or food wastes contaminating their waste water. A consent agreement between the discharger and sewage undertaker determines the volume and concentration of materials a company is allowed to release into the waste water discharge stream. Detectronic works with companies to keep them compliant by introducing 24 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk
MSFM IMAGE By helping a recent processing plant take control of its waste water and reduce the strength of effluent produced following repeated breaches of their consent, the company is able to benefit from annual savings in excess of £110,533 / Year. To maintain these savings and ensure continuous environmental compliance, sensors are to be installed which will monitor and trigger basic screening of the processes waste carryover “Raw
load from 1696 Kg/day to 1187 Kg/d saving the company £110,533/Yr* Releasing harmful waste doesn’t just affect the environment; it damages reputations and results in severe penalties, which are ever increasing. Don’t let the next big fine be yours. It takes just a few simple steps to take control of your trade effluent. *For client security the data used in this article has been changed for illustrative purpose only.
SAFEGUARD YOUR BUSINESS AND THE ENVIRONMENT You face prosecution and a BIG FINE if you do not comply with the terms of your trade effluent consent
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quantitative limits that may be used in a
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Vegetarian Society launches new vegan trademark as appetite for animal-free continues to grow The Vegetarian Society today
promoted by the Vegetarian Society,
“Our existing Vegetarian Society
announces its new vegan trademark,
being given access to event sampling
Approved trademark can be found on
a major development in the
opportunities and featuring in the
more than 15,000 products and we’re
organisation’s offering to support
organisation’s communications and
confident that our new vegan trademark
both vegetarians and vegans. The
across social media channels.
will experience the same success.”
The decision to introduce the
Lee Rockingham, Managing Director
trademark comes as increasing
at VBites comments: “We are excited
numbers of consumers across the UK
to be one of the first brands to carry
The new trademark, that will
choose to opt for an entirely animal-
the new Vegetarian Society Approved
complement the existing Vegetarian
free lifestyle, with the number of
vegan trademark following on from the
Society Approved trademark, will
Google searches for ‘Vegan foods’
great success of carrying the Vegetarian
offer assurance to consumers that
quadrupling in the last four years.
Society Approved trademark.”
news follows continued interest in entirely animal-free products among consumers.
stringent checks have been made to ensure a product’s vegan credentials. The trademark will be available for on-pack and in out-of-home
The new Vegetarian Society Approved Vanessa Brown, Head of Business and Catering Services at the Vegetarian
establishments for products that are
Society, comments:
free from:
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animal-derived ingredients,
across the country is continuing to rise
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cross-contamination during
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GMOs,
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animal testing either directly or
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and we’ve seen a huge appetite for animal-free products across all grocery sectors, from food to beauty. We have experienced increasing demand for a vegan trademark from our customers to ensure they stand out from the crowd and can proudly display their vegan credentials.
vegan trademark will be available from March 20th 2017. Companies wishing to find out more about vegan or vegetarian accreditation should contact Benjamin Orlowski-Hatton on 0161 925 2033 or email Benjamin@ vegsoc.org.
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Klenzan launches Green’ R pre-dosed cleaning sachets Klenzan Ltd, based in Warrington, Cheshire launches its
The Green’ R range comprises 18 types of cleaner, in small
new eco-friendly pre-dosed range of concentrated surface
and large packs, ten x 10g sachets per pack and 150 x 14 g
cleaning products, under the brand name Green’ R.
sachets, respectively.
The Green’ R range are cleaners and sanitisers designed
Klenzan Managing Director, John Bell, commented: “Green’
to be used for all routine cleaning jobs and where storage
R provides a cost effective, compact and consistent answer
space is limited. The eco-friendly products come in pre-
to high quality hygiene in catering and food establishments
dosed water-soluble sachets (PVOH) that dissolve in under
large and small. Many outlets struggle for space and need
60 seconds and include BS EN 1276 sanitiser, tested and
an easy, safe to use solution for keeping things clean.
approved for effective bacterial reduction.
Green’ R offers a range of products to tackle every day to day cleaning task.”
An independent company with over 26 years experience, Klenzan is one of the UK’s most trusted providers of
Its proactive commitment to research and development
industrial hygiene solutions. Working across the food,
has put Klenzan at the forefront of innovative, effective
beverage, brewing, dairy and pharmaceutical industries,
hygiene management and control. Well-known throughout
Klenzan is ideally placed to market this innovative range of
the industry for its unprecedented levels of customer
products.
service, Klenzan works closely with its customers to provide the solution for any hygiene challenge.
The easy to use PVOH sachets cut down on the need for bulk storage and ensure there is no skin contact with
Providing flexible solutions for disinfecting and sanitising,
concentrated chemicals. One small pack of 20 x 5g sachets
tailored to individual needs is what Klenzan does best and
equates to 15 litres of chemical solution, when dissolved.
the Green’ R range does just that, designed to maximise
Once added to water, the Green’ R solution remains totally
efficiency whilst minimising costs.
effective for up to 28 days, retaining its outstanding capacity to clean and sanitise without the need to be replenished.
www.klenzan.co.uk info@klenzan.co.uk For further information contact Nikki Bell, nikki@klenzan. co.uk
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for handling packs of fresh meat.
hygiene requirements.” Providing a full
Referred to by UPM as ‘Syscon’ conveyors, the simplistic ‘groove’ design with side channels made from high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE), appealed to our client because it can be deployed in hygienic food processing areas. Ideal for transporting unpackaged primary products, this HMWPE conveyor
array of conveyors, manufactured in all types of materials, we can supply everything from gravity rollers to belt conveyors and heavy duty palletisers. “Our clients may need delayed stops, accelerated sections or turning instance, the conveyor element is about optimising the production flow.” When assessing conveyor options for
handling requirement, from raw
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Breezair evaporative coolers: the best solution to cool food production areas Spanish company producing packed
and running costs would be extremely
the air, just a water pump to supply
food for appetizers is no longer
prohibitive.
water to the wetted media where
counting the costs of keeping cool, after installing an evaporative cooling system that allows to keep productivity on track in the face of
Mr Sam Peli, General Manager Sales Europe, Africa and Middle East of Seeley International, the
evaporation occurs and electrical power for the fan that then pushes the air inside the building.
manufacturers of Breezair, explains:
Breezair is the best example of
“Most industries with high heat loads,
evaporative cooling in the market.
Risi, producer of the famous
such as bakeries, packaging facilities
Available in different ranges to
Palomitas®, was facing significant
or premises where ovens are involved,
meet customers’ needs and 100%
issues due to the heat emitted by the
have no cooling system installed, and
manufactured in Australia, Breezair is
industrial plant itself which, added
this impacts on the workers’ morale
famous worldwide for the unbeatable
to the summer temperatures, were
and productivity, as well as on their
quality of the components and the
reaching even 45°C. After an in-depth
health.” In fact, almost 70% of UK
performance of the product itself.
study, eight Breezair evaporative
workers believe poor indoor air
coolers have been installed, arranging
quality has a negative effect on their
one duct per cooler, each with a
health, according to a YouGov survey,
hexagonal diffuser, allowing optimal
commissioned by the Building Services
air flow inside the building.
Association (BESA).
“The use of such a revolutionary system,
“In cases where businesses have
Bennet Opie, Riverside Bakery,
like Breezair Evaporative Coolers,
traditional cooling systems installed,
McCormick, Headland Foods, AIMIA
combines energy efficiency and green
they rely on recirculating the air in the
foods and many more. In Europe name
technology” says Luís Miguel Ramos
indoor space, and that stale air can
brands benefitting from the system
Mora, responsible for the company,
be full of fumes and germs. Crucially,
are Pepsico (Breezair units have been
“because they only use water and
premises such as warehouses or big
installed in six different countries),
electricity to run, with no chemical
storage rooms, especially when dealing
Heineken, Granarolo, St Michel, Sumol
refrigerants”.
with food or drinks, have specific
and Compal (Portuguese producer of
temperature requirements.”
soft drinks like 7UP).
sweltering temperatures.
Evaporative cooling is fast becoming the most efficient option when cooling
In all these scenarios, Direct
large areas. Air conditioning is not such
Evaporative Cooling could be the right
a viable option, because in production
solution because it doesn’t use any
plants or storage facilities, the capital
sort of chemical refrigerants to cool
Seeley International leads the market in the design and manufacture of air conditioning systems based on Evaporative Cooling technology, with award winning brand names including Breezair, Coolair, Climate Wizard and Coolerado. For more information uksales@seeleyinternational.com www. breezaircommercial.co.uk
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There are many examples of UK companies in the food industry that have put their trust in Breezair Evaporative cooling: they include Nicholl Food Packaging (New Midland),
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FANUC, the leading global manufacturer of factory automation
maximum cutting area of (x)800mm x (y)600mm x (z)2500mm
solutions, has announced that the total production of its
and a work-piece mass capacity of 3000kg.
acclaimed ROBOCUT range has reached 30,000 units.
FANUC is now continuing to develop its ROBOCUT range in line
The portfolio of wire-cut electronic discharge machines (EDMs),
with the needs of global manufacturing industry, based on more
which FANUC has manufactured since 1975, now comes with
than 40 years of development and expertise.
enhanced speed and precision for mould-making and parts machining.
Andrew Spence, ROBOCUT Product Manager at FANUC UK, said: “Since 1975, FANUC has been manufacturing high-precision, wire-
Capable of being integrated with FANUC robots, ROBOCUT
cut, electronic discharge machines, which provide unprecedented
machines are helping manufacturers to optimise their efficiency
levels of continuous automation for manufacturers.
by enabling continuous, unmanned operation.
“We are pleased to reach this important milestone in our
Last year, FANUC launched the ROBOCUT C-iB series, which
production and look forward to developing this technology
is equipped with the latest technologies, including automatic
further as the needs of our customers evolve.”
wire-feeding functions and FANUC Core Stitch technology. The newest model in the range, ROBOCUT a-C800iB, also has a
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Epson Redefines 6-Axis Robot Category with New Flexion N-Series Flexion N2 is First in Series to Feature World’s First Compact Folding Arm Technology Introducing innovative new technology to the factory automation industry, Epson Robots today announced the revolutionary new Flexion™ N-Series 6-Axis robots, featuring a compact folding arm design poised to dramatically change the scope of automation.
for Epson Robots. “With the Flexion N-Series, Epson is bringing to market an intelligent, compact solution and entirely new class of 6-Axis robots to meet the demanding needs of advanced manufacturing.” While beneficial in a large range of industries, key applications for the Flexion
Expanding and diversifying Epson’s 6-Axis
N-Series include micro-sized electronic,
robot portfolio, the Flexion N-Series
automotive, medical, and consumer
provides a compact solution for applications
goods parts assembly, managing of well
requiring smaller robots and workcells.
plates in laboratories, and pill handling in
The first robot introduced in the series – the
pharmaceutical.
Flexion N2 – offers a 450mm reach and 2.5
The Flexion N-Series is available in both
kg maximum payload, expanding the reach
ceiling and tabletop configurations.
capabilities of Epson’s product line from the
Compatible and packaged with the RC700A
450mm mark up to 1400mm.
controller, the Flexion N-Series also
Unlike any other 6-Axis robot on the market,
utilizes Epson’s user-friendly RC+ Robot
the Flexion N-Series features a unique
Development Software and can be used
tight space motion capability that keeps
with Epson’s expansive range of integrated
arm extremities out of the way, maximizing
options, including Vision Guidance, Force
motion efficiency for faster cycle times.
Sensing, Fieldbus, and GUI Builder.
In addition, the folding arm reduces required
To learn more about the Flexion N-Series,
workspace up to 40 percent compared to
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standard 6-Axis robots. Applications that were previously unattainable due to space restrictions are now possible with the Flexion N-Series. “Several applications, specifically in the medical and electronics industries, require extreme precision and dexterity for handling small parts in a very tight environment,” said Gregg Brunnick, director of product management
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Fortress Technology Metal detectors the natural choice for Britain’s thriving food-on-the-go SMEs
Britain’s appetite for food-on-the-go
According to statistics gathered
Large numbers of these
(FOTG) looks set to continue, with
by DEFRA for the annual Food
convenience lines carry the
greater product innovations, clean
Statistics Pocketbook, SMEs in the
‘artisan’ label, conveying a
and healthy eating, ethnic foods
UK food sector account for 96% of
message that each item has been
and artisan local produce driving
businesses, 30% of employment
personally prepared with care
consumers away from the daily sliced
and 24% of turnover.
using quality ingredients. Typically
bread sandwich ritual.
There are also an estimated
Fortress Technology’s European
40,000 artisan food and drink
Sales Director Phil Brown explores
manufacturers in the UK, preparing
the implications that this has on the
and selling everything from bread
6,100-plus micro, small and medium
to cheese, convenience salads to
sized enterprises* who are catering
street-style food, either direct to
to our more adventurous pallets and
consumers, or via retailers, deli’s
explains why metal detectors are the
and restaurants.
most cost effective and popular route to protect FOTG suppliers from the most likely contaminant risk - metal.
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viewed by consumers as higherend products, brand integrity and food safety is paramount and it’s during the preparation and packing phase where a possible metal contaminant can slip through the net.
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In the raw ingredient phase, food is
abrasive peeling to remove fibrous
stringent retailer Codes of Practice
exposed to different processes - from
skin, coring, trimming and cutting.
when its product range takes off.
slicing meat, filleting fish, grinding
Some products are then passed
spice or mixing dry and wet baking
through a vibrating screen to sort
ingredients. Later down the line, SMEs
produce by size. Before the packing
may be cutting salads, vegetables
can commence, there’s often another
and meats for appetising lunchtime
wash cycle, sometimes several in the
kits, preparing nutrient rich soups,
case of leafy greens.
or cooking and mixing new office breakfast staples like Bircher muesli and fruit compotes - again introducing a possible metal contaminant into the food supply chain.
All of these processes and exposure to timesaving preparation equipment increases the risk of tiny fragments entering the production chain.
Cost of equipment is naturally a big factor for SMEs, especially during the early business years. X-ray - the other food inspection alternative - is generally far more expensive than even the newest metal detector. The running costs are also much higher. Typically, an SME can expect to pay in the region of £4,000 to £18,000 for a metal detector. This depends on the size and complexity of
Another good example of how metal fragments can be introduced to products is in the preparation of side
Installing a metal detection system is the first line of defence. Even if inspecting for metal contaminants
salads and fresh cut produce.
isn’t a retailer requirement now, SMEs
The cycle can involve preliminary
early stage will be ready to expand
washing, often in a metal drum,
and meet the demands of the more
the application. But when compared to around £35,000 to £40,000 to install x-ray, it’s quite a price difference.
that start to institute systems at the
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