Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 21 2018

FOOD & DRINK PROCESSING & PACKAGING

LOLER and PUWER turn 20 December 1998 was a time of great change for those in the fork lift industry Issue 21 2018

Metal detectors or x-ray?

Three differentials food factories should consider PLUS...

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All charged up Terry Kendrew, Managing Director at Impact Handling, brings some balance to the hype surrounding Lithium-ion and looks at the latest developments in Lead Acid technology.

It’s seems hard to escape the headlines

latest power train advancements. No

FIRSTLY, SAFETY

around Lithium-ion at the moment. There

more so recently, than with electric truck

Lithium-ion can run hot when strained or

is certainly a great deal of excitement

battery technology.

used towards and beyond its limits. As a

and frenzy around its arrival on the lift

result, it is imperative when evaluating its

truck scene. But while it is undoubtedly

As a result, across our portfolio of

use in your applications that you are very

a great technology, is it really the perfect

equipment ranges, we offer both

realistic about the likely demands you will

solution to every electric truck users’

Lithium-ion and Lead Acid battery power

place on the equipment, including any

needs, as some may suggest?

in differing machines. Applying the

potential misuse by drivers.

relevant technology where we and our

Care must also be taken with charge levels,

Before I start, I should probably clarify

manufacturers believe it is best suited,

particularly when equipment is not in use

where my allegiances lie. I certainly

within the confines of the technology as it

and most importantly in avoiding a full

wouldn’t want to be accused of having an

stands today.

discharge of the battery. In fact, battery

axe to grind, nor for anyone reading this to

manufacturers recommend that a machine

think I have an agenda to push them one

As a result, I do not favour one technology

is never left unattended with a fully

way or the other. And I certainly wouldn’t

type over another, per se, but rather feel

discharged Lithium-ion battery on board.

wish to be exposed to the highly-charged

that each has applications it is better

We have recently even seen instances

wrath of those who have decided to place

suited to than the other.

of insurance implications when Lithium-

all their eggs into one basket.

ion technology is used in certain However, I am a little concerned that

operational environments. This may be

At Impact, the brands we represent

Lithium-ion has been somewhat over-

an overreaction to exploding smartphone

have all spent – and indeed continue to

sold by some recently, and that as a result

batteries but it is nonetheless worth

spend – a great deal of time and money

some very important considerations have

checking with your insurers before making

developing, evaluating and testing the

perhaps been overlooked.

any final commitments.

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SECONDLY, DISCIPLINE

As a result, it has made some

By the way, don’t be afraid to contact

Remember most Lithium-ion batteries

surprising and significant

battery manufacturers directly. They’ll be

HAVE to be, rather than CAN be,

technological developments of late, most

happy to talk to you and it’s a great way

opportunity charged. Be sure that this will

of which seem to have gone unnoticed,

to better understand the technology or

always be convenient within the material

but are certainly worthy of your attention.

to clear up any specific concerns you may

flow fluctuations of your operation. If

have regarding battery use or suitability.

you run two or even three shifts your

Did you realise, for example, that Lead Acid

operatives will have to be extremely

batteries can now be opportunity charged.

The great news for electric truck users

disciplined in their charging schedule for

Yes, that’s right CAN be opportunity

though is that there has never been

Lithium-ion to be a viable option, be sure

charged. Giving users the flexibility to

more choice. Both Lithium-ion and the

this can be a workable reality. You will

do so or not as best suits fluctuations in

latest Lead Acid solutions are bringing

need to be ship-shape from day one.

their material handling needs. With Lead

enhanced levels of efficiency, reduced

Acid this is achieved with no danger from

maintenance and new levels of flexibility

THIRDLY, COST

under or over charging and with a high

to handling equipment users.

Lithium-ion is a significant investment,

level of operator safety.

not just in terms of the equipment

The competition between the two has

itself, but also in terms of its supporting

The Intelligent battery chargers which

created a new generation of machines,

infrastructure. Not only will a greater

make this possible are microprocessor-

a choice that removes many of the

number of battery charging points be

regulated, which brings with it the

drawbacks of the past and makes

required, but mains power infrastructure

additional benefit of prolonged battery life

electric trucks a genuinely viable

may also need to be upgraded to cope

– delivering the flexibility of Lithium-ion

alternative to gas and diesel. Even within

with the higher peak demands generated

while further lowering costs.

the most demanding of applications and

by Lithium-ion chargers.

There have also been innovations in

hostile of environments.

These can draw up to 500amps each.

battery change-over systems, which

The batteries themselves are also more

now helpfully remove much of the time

Just make sure you scratch beneath

expensive, on average costing over four

and hassle previously associated with

the surface – and look beyond the hype

times as much as their equivalent Lead

battery management. The availability of

– to find the one that’s right for you.

Acid counterparts. These additional costs

advanced encapsulated batteries further

Thoroughly evaluating their practicalities

all add up to make the technology a more

minimises maintenance hours, reducing

and suitability within your operation.

expensive option than Lead Acid.

time spent on replenishing water,

That way you’ll avoid any nasty shocks in

cleaning and inspection, which makes

the future.

Don’t forget either that Lithium-

them virtually maintenance free.

ion technology in lift trucks is still in its infancy and as such much of

Let’s not forget, that although Lead Acid

its performance is unproven. When

has always had an environment stigma

calculating total life costs remember to

attached to it, the batteries can be

build in some contingency in case battery

recycled. Unfortunately, we don’t have

life falls short of predictions.

the same clarity on the future disposal of

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Lithium-ion cells, so it’s environmental Lift trucks do not give batteries an easy

credentials remain unclear. Also, rather

life, often subjecting them to dramatic

amazingly, lead is still required in many

temperature changes, physical shock

Lithium-ion fitments as a counterbalance

loading, heavy vibration and enormous

ballast material beneath the battery.

peak power demands. It is too soon to be certain how all of this will really impact on

Looking ahead, there is also at least

Lithium-ion battery life.

one innovative hybrid solution that is currently being developed which

FINALLY, THERE’S STILL SPARK IN LEAD

combines both Lead Acid and Lithium-

ACID

ion. The idea being to remove any of

While no one seems to want to write

the disadvantages while building on the

a headline about poor old Lead Acid

advantages of both battery types. We

anymore, behind the scenes it’s been

very much look forward to announcing

working hard on its image.

further details on this breakthrough in the near future.

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LOLER and PUWER turn 20…

This month marks the 20th anniversary of LOLER and PUWER. CFTS Chairman Geoff Martin reflects on their introduction, what each entails and their ongoing impact on the fork lift truck employers.

Why the confusion?

The cost of getting it wrong

While LOLER (Lifting Operations and

The introduction of Fee for Intervention

However, for those in the fork lift

Lifting Equipment Regulations) addresses

(FFI), Corporate Manslaughter and

industry, it was a time of great change.

the forklift’s lifting mechanism, including

Corporate Homicide Act and updates to

the mast, forks and chains, PUWER

the Approved Code of Practice (L117),

(Provision and Use of Work Equipment

means assumptions can be dangerous…

December 1998 is probably most-widely remembered for its Christmas gales.

That month saw both the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations come into force.

Created to implement the EU’s changes to the Use of Work Equipment Directive (AUWED), the legislation aims to make

Regulations) covers the truck’s safetycritical components, including brakes and steering.

demands LOLER and PUWER has never

Because forklift trucks must meet both

compliance comes at a much heavier

sets of requirements, there is room for

cost – to individuals as well as companies

interpretation.

– so it’s essential that those most at risk

working life safer for everyone using and

Without an agreed standard for the

coming into contact with equipment.

crucial checks required, such as we see

This lack of clarity, however, has led to widespread confusion among lift truck employers over what’s necessary for compliance… and how to achieve it easily.

For employers, complying with the been so tough… or so costly. Non-

understand their obligations, as well as potential penalties.

in the automotive MOT, employers may

The lack of clarity over Thorough

assume their truck complies with both.

Examinations – which must be carried out at least once every 12 months – makes choosing providers a real challenge.

This is made more difficult when you consider the significant responsibility on employers to ensure operations are both safe and legal.

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A thorough Thorough Examination standard Having identified the issue early on, the UK’s two leading authorities on lift truck operations, BITA (British Industrial Truck Association) and FLTA (Fork Lift Truck Association) joined forces.

In 2004, they launched CFTS with a view to establishing a scheme ensuring simple ‘one-stop’ compliance for any company operating lift trucks.

After all, lift truck operations are hazardous enough without worrying about your Thorough Examination criteria, too.

The CFTS quality-controlled standard gives employers the confident and comprehensive compliance they need.

Today, more than 400 accredited companies – including major industry players – adhere to our strict guidelines… and for good reason.

Our Thorough Examination process provides them with a robust examination framework.

Importantly, it ensures the depth of inspection necessary to ensure employers are working safely and legally – wherever they are in the UK. The CFTS difference A good example of CFTS’ approach can be found in our chain inspection guidelines.

Chains perform such a key role in your truck’s lifting mechanism and it is our view that they should be treated as such.

For some examiners, however, this ‘testing’ is done visually.

While visual inspections are important and have a place, it’s impossible to accurately check for chain wear using the naked eye.

This is why competent persons employed by our accredited companies measure wear using a gauge designed specifically for this purpose.

And, just like a CFTS Thorough Examination itself, its precise (and replicable) measurements ensure operations are safe and compliant.

As well as videos and interactive guides, employers can use the member finder to locate their nearest accredited company.

Find out more The CFTS website – www.thoroughexamination.org – offers further guidance on Thorough Examination.

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ABB’s UK Engineering Centre doubles in size to meet rising demand Following a doubling in workshop space, ABB’s UK Engineering Centre now offers its customers extended services including engineered upgrades, retrofits and tailored replacements

Apprentice Lucy Tudor cuts the ribbon at the opening of ABB’s UK Engineering Centre in Coalville ABB has doubled the size of its UK

new variable speed drives and control

Coalville sees the introduction of the ABB

Engineering Centre to tackle demand for

platforms to these systems, ensuring

AbilityTM Remote Support Centre. This

servicing variable speed drives (VSDs),

operators can continue to benefit

enables global customers to maximise

developing specialist test rigs (STRs) and

from their substantial investment

uptime and optimise processes by having

customer training.

in equipment,” says Stuart Melling,

round-the-clock access to drive and

Business Unit Manager, ABB Drives UK.

automation experts who use cloud-based technologies for preventive and predictive

Floorspace at the site in Coalville,

maintenance.

Leicestershire, is increased from 830 m2

The new facility houses ABB’s STR

to 1789 m2. The site houses the latest

business, for which a new class of test rig

ABB-certified workshop – one of 17

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“Being in the heart of Leicestershire

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simulators and electric chargers, is being

with good access to the M1, M42 and

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M6 motorways, the Coalville facility is a great location for everything from spares

drives and medium voltage AC drives.

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The location boasts the largest VSD

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VSDs are tested under realistic conditions

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Manager of the facility. “The site is home

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voltage drives, as well as those of

ABB University campus in the UK and,

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ABB. “Many operators across multiple

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in the coming months.”

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Metal detectors or x-ray?

Three differentials food factories should consider The global metal detector market is buoyant and expected to reach an estimated $1.6 billion by 2022. Forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2017 to 2022, continued investment can be attributed to stringent government and consumer protection regulations. The industrial segment, comprising the food and pharmaceutical sectors, is expected to remain the largest end user of metal detectors.

Given that investment in inspection systems by food factories looks set to continue, Phil Brown, MD of Fortress Technology Europe tackles the equipment options in the most widespread food and packaging application scenarios, cutting through the confusion on the pros and pitfalls of metal detectors versus x-ray.

Choosing the best food inspection technology is not always straightforward.

Some users gravitate towards x-ray systems perceiving them to be more versatile. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that they have the ability to carry out further product inspection functions that are beyond the scope of metal detectors, such as spotting missing or broken products or checking the fill level. However, users need to be sure that any technical advantage will actually add value, since the pros and cons of metal detection versus x-ray can make it difficult to gauge which technology is the most effective and cost-optimised solution in

and the mode of transport through the

Phil provides several impartial pointers to

practice.

unit, in addition to density differentials.

help make the decision-making process

Putting this into context, x-ray systems

less of a minefield.

Success with metal detectors tends

cannot generally be used in a gravity

to depend on the materials involved

inspection configuration because of the

CONSIDER TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

(the product, the packaging and the

inconsistent density within the falling

NOT JUST PURCHASE PRICE

contamination), while x-ray detectors

product stream. This rules them out

are more likely to be affected by other

of many bagging operations, such as

parameters such as the shape of product

vertical form fill and seal lines.

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Financial outlay is naturally a big consideration for food plants.

Typically, you can expect to pay in the

conditioners, this can drive up energy

detector can run for 20+ years. Fortress

region of £4,000 to £18,000 for a

consumption. Replacing generators and

Technology can even upgrade its robust

metal detector, depending on the size

sensor can also be quite costly.

entry level Phantom metal detector with

and complexity of the application. Yet,

additional data capture features from its

compared to £35,000, potentially in

In contrast, metal detectors are

Stealth model should food factories need

excess of £80,000, to install x-ray, the

designed to be more robust in extreme

to comply with retailer codes of practice.

price difference is quite considerable.

environments, e.g. freezers, wet

Additionally, the price differential

processing plants such as fish packing,

Finally, depreciation of the equipment

between metal detectors and x-ray

and when dry ingredients are prevalent,

should be factored in. Safety and liability

systems increases incrementally

such as flour in bakeries and food

concerns often means that that x-ray

according to the size of the aperture.

manufacturers that use or pack spices

systems have limited or poor resale value.

and seasonings.

Of course, other factors may outweigh

A common mistake when calculating Total

cost considerations.

Cost of Ownership is overlooking running

The costs associated with product

costs for the lifetime of inspection

changeovers, in addition to the floor

equipment and factoring in more subtle

space occupied by the inspection

costs such as interruption to production,

equipment, are also essential when doing

machine testing, training and support,

TCO calculations.

and hidden vendor costs. These afterpurchase costs can be substantial and it’s

Legacy inspection systems have a

quite customary for x-ray running costs

reputation for being expensive to

to be much higher than metal detectors.

maintain. To avoid scrapping good kit prematurely, investigate the upgrade

For example, if the x-ray system requires

options. Realistically, with the right

cooling systems, such as fans or air

maintenance, a well-built metal

STUDY THE MACHINE’S SENSITIVITY Global consumer awareness about food integrity combined with the stricter enforcement of regulatory standards by producers and manufacturers is accentuating demand for highly sensitive inspection equipment. Many factors impact sensitivity in both x-ray and metal detectors, including aperture size.

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space usually favours metal detection, as do applications where the speed of the product passing through the machine is very fast or very slow.

Maintaining a reliable performance over time demands periodic calibration and validation checks on both types of technology. In some cases, the process can halt production several times each shift. Users may therefore want to reduce the frequency, but they need to bear in mind that the longer the interval, the more product may have to be discarded or recalled if a problem with the inspection system is discovered.

While a well-maintained x-ray system Metal detectors can identify all types of

Unlike ferrous metals, stainless steel is

metal based on magnetic and conductive

usually non-magnetic and a poor electrical

properties, while an x-ray system

conductor.

depends on density differentials. This means that an x-ray system may struggle

Consequently, a stainless steel swarf,

to detect aluminium, including foil or

metal shard or narrow wire hidden in a dry

metallised film. Equally, foil packaging can

product typically needs to be 50% larger

present a challenge for metal detectors, which can only detect magnetic or ferrous metal contamination inside the package, while to some extent an x-ray system can

than a ferrous sphere to generate a similar signal size. This disparity can rise to 300% in wet products, such as ready meals, meat, fish, sauces, preserves and bread,

detect all metals.

because moisture acts as a conductive

Orientation effect occurs if a contaminant

swamped by product effect. Solutions,

is non-spherical, such as a piece of wire, in which case the ability to spot it may depend on the orientation it presents to the detector. In the case of x-rays, the presenting face must be equal to or greater in size than the base resolution of the detector diodes, which is analogous to the pixel resolution in a camera. Metal

and the metal detection signal can be such as simultaneous multi-frequency, are now available on the market to address this longstanding issue.

Both product density and how uniform it is can affect the sensitivity of an x-ray.

THINK ABOUT PRACTICALITIES

detectors are certainly not immune to the

The physical size of machinery is a major

orientation effect, but they do not have

consideration, driven in part by rising

this absolute cut-off.

Product effect may be produced by the product itself or by its packaging. Until recently, anything wet or conductive impacted the performance of metal detectors, especially in the case of stainless steel contaminants. This is because metal detectors work by spotting materials that create a magnetic or electrical disturbance as they pass through an electromagnetic field.

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prices of industrial real estate. Limited

presents a minimal hazard, some systems require protective lead curtains to contain the x-rays. These in turn need condition monitoring and must not come into contact with unpackaged product. Care must also be taken that they don’t impede the passage of lightweight products through the system.

Summing up, Phil comments: “It can be quite easy to overthink the options. In some applications, it is obvious which type of inspection technology to go for, since only one of them can reliably detect the contaminants that pose the risk you are trying to mitigate. As food factories strive to curtail rising food prices through widespread adoption of automation and sourcing ingredients through different suppliers, the risks increase incrementally.

Installing a metal detection system is the first line of defence, with today’s technology on a par with, if not better than, most x-ray features.” www.fortresstechnology.com

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The FS-i Series of Check weighing Scales feature large, bright comparator lights, stainless steel construction, and three user-selectable resolution levels. These durable scales are ideal for food processing and check weighing applications.

Features: • Ultra-fast weighing response – only 0.5 seconds!

• Intuitive operation • IP65 Dust and Waterproof • Comparator function with LO, OK or HI • Large comparator lights • Analog bar display – 3 modes • Memory for 99 products • EC Type approved • Hygiene – NSF certified • Large backlit LCD display • Rechargeable battery pack (optional) • Filtering function

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Improve productivity and uptime with Preventenance

Food and drink manufacturers know only too well how much downtime on factory floors, warehouses, and on the road costs them, and any initiative that prevents such instances happening increases profitability and operational efficiency.

The new managed service runs realtime healthchecks on printers, scanners, handheld computers and other electronic assets to spot likely failures and enable pre-emptive and timely repairs/replacements to be carried out.

In 2017, Datatrade, a Renovotec Group company, launched its Preventenance service, which enables enterprises to be more proactive in their device maintenance and minimise downtime by pre-empting failures in their supply chain.

By having total visibility of assets − from barcode printers on factory floors to electronic proof of delivery (EPOD) devices in vans and lorries, food and drink producers can easily see, for example, when scanner batteries or printheads need replacing. The solution relies in part on a cloud-based

visibility solution where users can monitor the condition of all their assets from a simple dashboard.

Preventenance is just one of the robust industry solutions offered by Datatrade and the Renovotec Group. The Group is the UK’s largest, and fastest growing, independent rugged hardware and maintenance company; no other independent supplier can match its knowledge and experience.

For more information visit www.datatrade.co.uk or call 01604 666666.

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DIGI Europe is leading the way for High Speed Weigh Price Labelling DIGI Europe Ltd (DEL), resides in the industry town of Haverhill, Suffolk, supplying the industrial food processing market with high quality Weigh Price Labelling machines.

DEL opened their doors in 1989, after a previous venture with Herbert Retail, however the wholly owned subsidiary of Teraoka Seiko has made its mark amongst the large Weigh Price Labelling giants and is now recognised as a world leading manufacturer and supplier of high end equipment.

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The new sleek design, boasts speeds of up to 140 packs per minute and looks to become a highly sought-after solution within the next coming years.

As the marketplace expands and reaches out for faster and effective production lines, the HI-HS has ensured that DIGI keeps up with the demand and continues supplying equipment to compliment the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements.

During DIGI Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research and development of the machines, they have made the appropriate changes to the aesthetics and mechanics, to allow for faster and smoother applications.

These changes include alterations to the Concave Shoe labeller applicator which allows different shaped labels to be blown accurately onto the packs.

The side frames are now manufactured in a square format to ensure the conveyor decks sit perfectly in-line, giving a smoother pack transfer. Also, a newly designed latch release system on the conveyor mean that the decks can be easily unbuckled and lifted for maintenance and cleaning purposes.

In addition to adaptations, DIGI has designed new powered pack guides to index the pack at high speed, ensuring the pitch is set correctly when running over 120 packs per minute.

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Our new HI-HS Weigh Price Labeller is our new innovative design for use in the fast paced industrial environment. It boasts of speeds of up to 140 ppm and is available for single top, top and bottom and multiple labelling. Each machine is built around your requirements and specifications.

Making food safe to consume The customer has the legal right to expect food to be safe to consume, but who owns the responsibility for achieving this?

Currently, so far as food manufacturing is concerned, it lies with both the manufacturer of the systems or machinery involved and the food manufacturing company.

The machinery manufacturing company has the responsibility for avoiding all potential areas of food/drink contamination within the system. This includes minimising potential ‘traps’ where food can become lodged and become difficult to remove during cleaning.

Typically, these might include poorly welded and unfinished joints, sharp

Smooth surfaces and easy access to all

Finned motors can therefore act as a

fastenings with open heads.

areas are essential requirements. Also, the

breeding ground for germs, becoming

ability to clean machinery components ‘in

a potential product contamination risk.

There is also the selection of the materials

place’ has become increasingly important,

Numerous catchment areas include fins,

both to facilitate cleaning and to avoid

nameplates and angular terminal boxes

possible contamination ingress.

that can serve as prime bug-breeding

angular bends in metal and unsuitable

employed for machinery construction to be considered. To ensure the appropriate materials are employed, the food manufacturer must provide comprehensive details of all ingredients involved and the cleaning materials/chemicals that will be used. Most of the guidance insists that stainless steel should be used wherever

zones. Furthermore, they are difficult Yet there seems to be a common

and troublesome to clean and certainly

anachronism amongst these hygiene

cannot effectively be ‘cleaned in place’,

sensitive installations – finned, painted

hence the dubious practice of “bagging”

electric motors being employed to drive

motors being employed.

machinery. When their use is questioned

possible.

the response is often: ‘not in direct contact

These hygiene issues are eliminated

with food’. Whilst this may be true, cleaning

by adopting Lafert’s ‘Marlin’ range of

Cleaning must also be taken into

operations, such as pressure washing of

smooth bodied, stainless steel motors

floors and areas of machinery will atomise

and gearboxes. Designed specifically for

germs that can collect on the motors.

the food, pharmaceutical and chemical

consideration by the machinery manufacturer.

industries, they offer easy-to-clean characteristics and extended reliability.

Rated IP69K/66, they can be cleaned using high-pressure hoses and have reduced material-catchment areas to harbour germs – motor details are etched onto the body which has an integrated smooth terminal box.

IP66 rated inverters can also be supplied to complete the washdown-tolerant package. www.marlinstainless.com

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Powering the food chain The challenges of poor power quality in the food industry From powering microwaves to keeping

unique demands of the application. This

fridge-freezers running, electricity plays

can be challenging, as every operating

an integral role in the food chain. Yet

situation is different and off-the-shelf

even before products reach the hands of

power supplies may not be suitable for a

consumers, a constant supply of reliable

particular set up.

power is required to ensure that food is produced safely and properly. Here, Steve

The best course of action is for electrical

Hughes, managing director of power

engineers to consult a power quality

quality specialist REO UK, explains how

specialist that can provide an effective

electrical engineers can protect food

solution. REO UK, for example, designed

manufacturing plants from power quality

to packaging equipment that uses laser

the REOTRON SMP due to customers

problems.

microperforation to control packaging

requesting a product that could make

airflow and therefore improve product

laser perforation equipment reliable.

The food industry has changed

shelf life. This equipment uses lasers to

significantly in the last two decades.

create very small and evenly spaced holes

This SMPS uses specialized control

Due to fluctuating consumer demand

in packaging in a consistent and efficient

algorithms on capacitive loads so

and tightening legal requirements, food

fashion.

engineers can maintain voltage and current accurately, leading to a lower

manufacturers have been required to invest in new means of operating

Each of these developments is good

project reject rate. It also features liquid

effectively. This has typically involved

news for consumers, who have more

cooling that can be easily connected to

plant managers investing in new

assurances of product quality and

the existing liquid cooling systems used

technologies, from more efficient

freshness. However, they pose a

by most lasers.

equipment to digital data-collection

challenge for electrical engineers tasked

software.

with ensuring high plant power quality

The REOTRON SMP can also be

as few plant managers immediately

connected to remote monitoring modules

For example, the alarming number of

consider upgrading power supplies when

such as the REODATA-GSM. This provides

food recalls in recent years has led to a

specifying new technology.

performance data that plant managers can use to determine if and when

legislative push for better traceability of ingredients. This particularly came to

For example, laser microperforation

maintenance is needed. As with the other

the fore after the infamous horsemeat

equipment uses high frequencies that

data that plant managers must collect

scandal of 2013, which significantly

significantly hinder the performance of

during the production process, electrical

damaged the public’s perception of the

conventional power supplies. This means

engineers should install effective power

food industry. As such, manufacturers

that usage of the equipment causes

line communication (PLC) filters to

must now keep comprehensive data on

power quality problems, including voltage

remove harmonics that occur due to data

every part of an ingredient’s journey,

fluctuations that result in decreased

transmission and high frequencies on

which is only possibly with data collection

laser power output and an unpredictable

power networks.

software.

performance. If the equipment is not performing properly, it is unlikely that the

With these power quality problems

However, this is not the only way that

food packaging will be as breathable as

addressed, food can be monitored

food production facilities are changing. In

it should be and this leads to inaccurate

effectively as it moves safely along the

addition to the rising prevalence of data-

best-before dates and a possible risk to

production line and arrives in stores with

collecting sensors and software, there

consumers.

a good shelf life. From there, it’s only a matter of powering fridges and electric

are many new pieces of equipment being installed to improve process efficiency

To address this problem, electrical

ovens to see the food through the final

and product quality.

engineers must ensure that the

part of the food chain.

In particular, plant managers are turning

power supply (SMPS) that can handle the

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equipment has an effective switch mode www.reo.co.uk/home

Launch of High-Power Microwave Systems Built In Britain Leading the way in new developments

yoghurt, quark, wood, and synthetic

productivity has increased by 10% and

of the use of microwave power is British

materials, the list is endless. Typically,

production operating times extended by

engineering company DanTech UK Ltd

Dantech can power up to 75 kW from a

days between the CIP cleaning process

located in Lancashire.

single microwave power supply, although

because the product only is heated

they installed systems up to 900 kW.

within PTFE tubes that are microwave

Microwave energy can be used for many

transparent and thus microwaves pass

applications because it is clean, efficient

DanTech has collaborated with European

right through PTFE to heat the product

and fast. For many industries, microwave

institutes such as The Fraunhofer

instead of metal heat exchangers first.

energy is the ideal substitute for oil or gas

Institute of Stuttgart and universities in

fired process heating systems as there is

Netherlands, Italy, Spain supported by EU

Now available for test work is a stainless-

practically no pre-heating time required,

funding.

steel modular tunnel variant which is

just like a domestic microwave found

fully attenuated for operator safety. This

in the kitchen, only one hundred times

This work was focussed particularly on

unit has a 1.8m resonance chamber and

more powerful. Key factors in choosing

“Microwave volumetric liquid heating”

transport conveyor belt but can also be

microwave power include “Just in Time

for pre-heating yoghurt prior to pumping

used as a batch process.

Production”, clean processing, less risk

to a spray tower for making skimmed

of bacterial growth, small footprint, ease

milk powder. Trialling is now about to

For further details or discussion about

of operation to name just a few of the

commence on heating any liquid up to

the benefits of microwave power please

advantages.

130O Celsius for pasteurisation.

contact.

Dantech has built systems for various

The work has been carried out with

applications such as uptempering frozen

microwave and food scientists and at

blocks of meat or fish, cooking bacon,

one particular processing plant based

heating of various materials including

in Germany it has been found that

Colin Turner Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 1704 894785 W: sales@dantechuk.com

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Balancing the mix GEA grinding and mixing equipment for burger applications help food processors maintain product quality and optimize yield while offering versatility Burgers are among the top choices on our lunch and dinner menus, and even one of the top ten choices as a snack. As the booming burger trend continues, modern preferences shift from the classic burger into premium beef masterpieces, nonbeef meat variations, plant protein-based alternatives and even into 100% veggie patties.

With the flexitarian and healthconscious lifestyles gaining traction, food processors have to rise to the changing diet challenges while keeping yield and productivity in balance. As just recently presented at the GEA seminar Craftsmanship and the FUTURE of MEAT, whatever the challenge, GEA equipment and process technology are up to the job.

GRINDING CAPABILITIES BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

GEA PROMIX MIXER AND DEFROSTING

Because the steam temperature in

SOLUTION

vacuum is 33°C (instead of above 100°C)

The GEA ProMix is a twin-shaft mixer

scalding or denaturation of proteins does not take place.

The robust GEA PowerGrind grinders

for products like hamburger patties,

are widely recognized as best-in-class

meatballs, luncheon meat and ground

To make a complete automatic solution,

for high-capacity grinding of both fresh

sausages, and for pre-mixing for wiener

GEA offers leading technology in further

and frozen meat and meat replacement

and frankfurter emulsions.

processing, automatic loading and

products. The innovative twin-screw design is the benchmark technique for grinding fresh or frozen meat without the need for changing the cutting set or screw.

It results in fewer fines and less dust and no crushed meat.

The PowerGrind grinders include an auto-reverse screw that optimises flow, faster infeed possibilities, hygienic and safety design that has earned DGUV approval and PLC control that facilitates standardization.

These multifunctional grinders help meat processors improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

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The variable wing speed provides, in combination with the range of mixing directions, optimal flexibility varying from fast protein extraction to delicate mixing.

packaging as well.

MORE THAN JUST TECHNOLOGY Perfecting the technology is important, but GEA knows that its customers need

The GEA ProMix mixer is also available

much more. What really matters is the

as a ColdSteam M configuration for

whole package, bringing consultancy,

extremely fast defrosting. The ColdSteam

testing, technology, processing know-

technique rapidly defrosts pre-ground

how, training and committed lifetime

frozen meat using the characteristic that

support together to provide the ultimate

water boils at a lower temperature in a

partnership. GEA has a network of

vacuum. Injected steam condenses on the

experienced technicians to provide

cold meat block, efficiently transferring

installation, maintenance and spare parts

thermal energy and reducing defrosting

service worldwide.

time from hours to minutes.

Reach out to us via gea.com/contact to request more information or plan a visit to one of our Technology centers.

Redefining craftsmanship in burger processing Versatility in grinding and mixing with GEA PowerGrind and GEA ProMix Taste, mouthfeel and aroma, when it comes to eating pleasure the burger is one of those foods that lands high on the list. And even when preferences change over time, with the GEA PowerGrind and GEA ProMix with ColdSteam M technology you are able to produce anything varying from a classic high quality beef burger and a meatsubstitute burger from soy proteins to a 100% vegetable burger. With the food processing application know-how and support from our food technologists, GEA has all the ingredients to help you lead in a world of changing tastes.

GEA Food Solutions Bakel BV

+31 492 349 349

gea.com/contact

Bonut Engineering Ltd

We have an integrated manufacturing

Dereve Safety Valves are certified to

and sales organisation which is focused

the requirements of Module D (Quality

on competitive friendly customer service

Assurance for Production, Final Inspection

and UK manufacturing capability which

and Testing) of the Pressure Equipment

enables us to offer bespoke products at

Directive (97/23/EC) with Module B EC

short notice.

Type-Examination. The range covers DN06 to DN25 sizes with set pressures

Our product accreditations and

from 0.5 Bar to 56.8 Bar.

operational framework are based on: • Bonut Engineering Ltd has been manufacturing engineering components in the UK since 1966.

We are a well-known and trusted supplier to the fastener and general engineering industry of bolts and nuts, engineers studs, shaft collars, parallel keys, gib head keys, precision turned parts in stainless steel, high grade alloys and non-ferrous metals and also Dereve brand safety and pressure reducing valves in plastic, brass

ISO9001 Quality Management System

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Valves approved to EU Pressure Equipment Directives

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WRAS water valve approval

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Achilles approved supplier registration

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Ex stock availability on standard products

•

Member of the British Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (BVAA)

and stainless steel.

Our Dereve brand Pressure Reducing

Our experience of both the fastener and

WATER installations up to a capacity of

valve manufacturing businesses enables us to support our customers over a wide sector of Industry.

We are an independent privately owned business, based in Stockport, Cheshire.

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Valves are principally designed for use on 23 LPM (5GPM), and can also be used as AIR regulators.

Dereve Valves are supplied to the required set pressures, pre-set and individually tested with test certificates.

The valves are made from Brass or Stainless Steel and are soft seated type. See our data sheet for further details. Please contact our sales team for current availability. Dereve Fusible Plugs are made to BS 1123: 2006 and are manufactured to traditional drawings and specifications which are now the property of Bonut Engineering Ltd. We recommend calling our sales team to check availability as we can provide most standard items and many special products on very short lead times. Most of the popular products are available on same day despatch.

Our data sheet, which can be downloaded from the web site, contains full details of the products and the specifications we can supply to.

www.bonut.co.uk

Rittal Offers Panel Opportunity to Test Drive the Perforex Solution Rittal is offering UK customers the chance to ‘test drive’ its Perforex machining and automation systems before they buy Rittal Perforex machining centres

They can bring examples of their own

there’s less waste, it can also transform

are a major advance for switchgear

enclosure modification projects using Rittal

the working environment.

manufacturing. They are designed to

AE enclosures and compare the quality of

automate the creation of bore holes,

finish they’re currently achieving, as well as

cut-outs and threads in mounting plates,

the time a job takes, with that delivered by

enclosure doors and side panels. It means that the time-consuming and mechanical processing steps required for the preparation of enclosure panels can now be accomplished in a single work step to an extremely high degree of accuracy. The work can be simply programmed into the Perforex to be repeated multiple times for fast, effective batch processing.

the Perforex.

“The Perforex really is a game-changer for panel builders,” says Paresh Kansara, Rittal’s Product Manager for Industrial and Outdoor Enclosures. “Automation of mundane and routine tasks improves accuracy and quality, as well as increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.

“This is the first time we’ve been able to offer a no-obligation opportunity for customers to see it in action and ‘test drive’ it in the UK. We’re looking forward to demonstrating it to them.”

Rittal’s Working Demonstration Centre also includes a RiMatrix Rig – Rittal’s integrated modular solution for IT infrastructures - and a working IT chiller, which demonstrates Rittal’s ongoing commitment in preparation for IoT

“We’ve heard of projects that would have

demands and delivering edge computing

Customers are being invited to

taken up four hours, now completed in 20

solutions.

Rittal’s new Working Demonstration

minutes to a consistently high standard

Centre in Rotherham to see a working

of finish, whether the order was for one

demonstration model of the Perforex.

panel, or 100. And because it’s cleaner and

The Perforex is one of a range of automated tools, developed by Rittal, to support panel building and switchgear manufacturing.

They include tools to help with: • handling and ergonomics in the assembly of mounting plates and panels • cutting centres for effortlessly cutting cable ducts, cable duct covers and support rails • automated wiring to automatically wire enclosure mounting plates, which is a huge time-saving advance – potentially saving 15 working hours per enclosure To book a Perforex Free Trial customers should contact their Local Rittal Area Sales Manager, or email information@rittal.co.uk.

Further information at www.rittal.co.uk and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com or on twitter @rittal_ltd.

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CLIMATIC CHAMBERS The KK climatic chambers at Pol-Eko, feature an extended temperature and humidity range and can be used for tests of electronics, plastic or building materials.

Applications: • growth of plants and fungus • seeds germination • microorganisms and insects breeding • photostability tests • food preservation tests • any kind of research that requires • a stable temperature and humidity environment (optionally light) • tests of building materials

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Eurolec Q&A 1. How long has the company been

O.2°C for those sensitive food, lab and

running?

pharmachem applications.

Established in 1998, building on 20 years’

Our portable instrument TH, PR & IR

experience with previous company, Eirelec

ranges features very robust metal cased

Ltd.

options for manometers, infrared and

source together with the RT162 reference

probe thermometers. The Eurolec SC

thermometer provides a swift return on

2. What does Eurolec specialise in?

and CSEC series temperature calibrators

investment whilst ensuring the expense,

Eurolec design and manufacture a range

provide significantly better accuracy and

inconvenience and downtime associated

of portable temperature and pressure

stability performance compared to other

with offsite or external calibration is

monitoring instrumentation and a range

similarly priced options on the market and

removed. This system allows the user to

of dry well temperature calibration units.

a very competitively priced alternative to

quickly and easily check the accuracy of

We are also the UK & Ireland distributor

some of the much costlier solutions.

thermometers (both probe and infrared

for Ono Sokki, renowned Japanese

types) through a freely adjustable range

manufacturer of high spec engine

4. What are the key benefits to using

(approximately -20 °C to + 85°C). This

tachometers, rotary encoders, linear

Eurolec?

model (together with other units in the

gauges, FFT analysers and vibrometers.

Reliability and value of our products and

CS series, offering different temperature

quality of service. Many of our instruments

ranges) has proven to be a popular and

3. How has Eurolec differentiated

are still in daily use 15 – 20 years on and it

effective alternative to both the more

themselves in the industry?

is genuinely rare that we lose a customer.

basic and less accurate dry blocks and the

Eurolec have a number of unique selling

significantly more expensive laboratory

points – our competitively PC Temp PT2

5. What are some of the best-selling

thermometer for example features best

products at Eurolec?

in class accuracy providing better than ±

The CS174 temperature calibration

spec options currently on the market. www.eurolec-instruments.com

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Powder Metering at ultra-low levels Bulk Solids dosing equipment for feed rates above one kilogram per hour are readily available. A few companies can offer flow or batch rates below 50 grams per hour however, for applications requiring true micro dosing at quantities below this, the equipment becomes difficult if not impossible to obtain.

Trantec have been developing a micro dosing screw feeder capable of extremely low feed rates and unrivalled accuracy.

Combining Trantec’s modern, in-house computer-controlled machine tools with their twenty plus years of experience producing Powder Metering Feeders, the “Nano” Feeder has gone from concept to working prototype in record time.

Accurate feed rates below 5 grams per hour are now achievable.

In-keeping with Trantec’s policy of continual development, the Nano Feeder is currently undergoing refinement and intensive product testing to iron out any manufacturing issues and improve production times, an important factor to keep the Nano Feeder competitively priced.

Micro batch dosing presents numerous challenges which are simply not present on larger machines. The miniaturisation of the Nano Feeder’s components demands new techniques of manufacture and even tighter tolerances than usual.

Careful design and experimentation have enabled us to create robust parts which can tolerate repeated handling in an industrial or laboratory environment.

From the initial machine concept, Trantec utilised 3D modelling and highresolution 3D printing to produce concept components. The 3D printed parts were assembled into a working prototype which allowed actual material trials on feed rates and accuracy.

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Once proven, the design was further

Our exclusive design ensures that

enhanced to the highest specification

wastage of expensive materials is kept to

required by the Bulk Solids industry by

a minimum, with very little residue being

introducing pharmaceutical standards

left in the feeder.

to the build quality. Metal detectable blue silicone gaskets, PTFE dry running

Complimenting the Nano Feeder’s

shaft seals, dismantling without tools for

mechanical capabilities, Trantec offer

easy cleaning and autoclave compatible

weigh control systems for both loss in

components are now available as optional

weight and gain in weight applications

features.

including Gravimetric type continual weight loss monitoring and correction.

A typical Nano Feeder comprises a

Nano Feeders can be mounted on a

conditioning chamber within the feeder

dedicated weigh unit which offers even

body, complete with variable speed

greater accuracy and control.

rotating agitator and variable speed rotating Auger, which provide constant

Selection of the correct Nano Feeder

or intermittent feeding to suit the

configuration is essential for achieving

application requirements. The agitator

optimum performance and accuracy. The

manipulates the product to a uniform

nature and characteristics of the product

density to ensure consistent loading of

is an important factor when choosing the

the auger.

size of the Auger Screw and configuration of the agitator.

The agitator employs highly efficient contra rotating blades to break ‘bridges’

Trantec offer a free, comprehensive

and ‘rat holes’ using technology borrowed

product testing service to all our clients.

from ribbon blade mixers.

Upon completion of testing, we will provide you with a report, detailing our

The product is then administered into

findings and our recommendations

an auger screw, which can be rotated

for trouble-free feeding. Alternatively,

at variable speeds, ensuring accurate

customers can witness material trials

metering at a constant volume of 1% to

first-hand or request a video with your

2% typically.

report.

Modular in design, Trantec’s Nano-

For more information

feeders offer easy access to all parts for

Tel: 01282 777566 or send your enquiry

optimum cleaning and maintenance.

to sales@trantec.info

CONVEYOR SPARES Compatible, available, affordable

Why choose Powder Conveyor?

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Established over 21 years.

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We cover a wide range of machine sizes.

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Our spares are 100% compatible.

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EC & FDA approved materials of construction.

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Spiral available in 316 stainless & carbon steel.

We supply Flexible Screw Conveyor Systems. As part of our service to the Powder Handling Industry, we also supply Spiral & Tubes Spares.

- Suitable for Food & Pharmaceutical applications.

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Round, square or rectangular spiral.

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UHMWPE Tube.

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Many sizes in stock with next day delivery.

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Superior quality at a fraction of the price

of the OEM.

Please contact us for more information.

+44 (0)1282 777566 sales@trantec.info www.powderconveyor.co.uk Powder Conveyor is a trading name of Trantec Solids Handling Ltd

NSK Self-Lube bearings help food plant save over €54,000 a year As a result of pillow block bearings that

wraps and retain them for long enough to

In contrast, the introduction of NSK Self-

were failing every six weeks on the

prove. The tortilla wraps travel from one

Lube Triple-Lip Sealed Units has produced

multiple-belt dough-prove section of a

end of the dough prove, flip over on to the

zero failures over a 12-month period.

process line, a UK-based tortilla wrap

belt below, and travel in the other direction.

These bearing units feature a nitrile rubber

manufacturer turned to NSK for help.

This sequence is repeated until they enter

triple lip that is bonded to a protective

Investigations by NSK’s expert engineering

the oven for baking.

pressed-steel shield. As a result, longer bearing life is achieved through superior

team attributed the failures to the ingress of flour particulates and set-screw

Dough-prove conveyors operate in harsh

loosening (shaft creep) due to vibration. A

conditions where they are exposed to flour

recommendation was subsequently made

particulates and metallic debris from chain

Additionally, the bearing units provide

to replace the tortilla wrap manufacturer’s

and sprocket wear (a number of rollers

extended re-lubrication intervals, which

standard pillow block units with Self-

on dough-prove conveyors are typically

in turn greatly reduces maintenance

Lube Triple-Lip Sealed Units and eccentric

driven by sprockets and chain). For the

costs and increases the productivity

locking collars from NSK. The replacement

tortilla wrap manufacturer, this operating

of machinery and equipment. In total,

environment meant that two mounted

the annual savings at the tortilla wrap

bearing units and one 35mm diameter

manufacturer have been calculated at

year, resulting in significant cost savings.

shaft required replacement approximately

€54,665.

B112018-N-Image1.jpeg – Flour

reported as damaged beyond use due to

Self-Lube Triple-Lip Sealed Units offer

heavy contamination and creep damage to

simple implementation and represent a

the bore, while the roller had to be replaced

ready replacement for existing bearing

prove belt conveyors.

due to an undersized shaft diameter at the

units. They are available for both set-

bearing fitting surface (from wear damage

screw and eccentric locking collar insert

The dough prove at the tortilla wrap

caused by creep).

options, in metric and imperial bore sizes.

bearing units have successfully extended operating life from six weeks to over one

particulates can be extremely damaging to incorrectly specified bearings on dough-

manufacturing plant has 42 rollers in total, which prior to the NSK recommendation were each supported by two pillow-block bearing units with a single lip seal and set screw locking arrangement. Rotation speed is around 120-rpm. A belt is wrapped around the rollers to convey the tortilla

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seal performance.

every six weeks. The bearings were

Importantly for the application at the Every failure would require a significant

tortilla wrap manufacturer, the selection

number of man hours to perform the

of eccentric locking collars successfully

replacement, and bring about substantial

reduced insert loosening in service, without

machine downtime and costly production

damaging the shaft.

losses. www.nskeurope.com

MSE Hiller rise and shine in the food Industry…

MSE Hiller have recently installed several

Starch is notoriously high in BOD and it’s

solids liquid separation units into the

removal from effluent means that it can

food industry, many at household names

significantly save on effluent disposal

such as Branston’s, Burts, Diageo, Heinz,

costs via the mogden formula as well as

Pepsico, Quaker Oats, Kellogg’s, Kettle,

providing a saleable product.

Walkers, 4Ufreshproduce etc Potato starch solids recovery in the crisp The Hiller Decapress units are able to

Industry are typically a crumbly powdery

process high flowrates from a small

white solids discharged at 60 – 70 % dry

footprint producing a high dry solids cake

solids and Hiller have installed machines

and a cleaned effluent which is easy to

Worldwide in this sector including China,

dispose of.

Egypt, Pakistan, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, USA…

Following a competitive tender for their production facility at Trafford park

Meanwhile on potato chip processing lines

Finally juices such as Apple, Beetroot,

Manchester, Kellogg’s installed a DP37-

and potato processing plants peel waste

Carrott, Elderflower, Grape, Ginger, Garlic,

422VABD Hiller Decapress unit to process

can be recovered and dewatered to a

Orange etc are processed on Hiller two

upto 14 m3/hr of water treatment sludge

stackable transportable mass at 22 - 30%

phase Decafood machines which produce

from a combination of DAF and biological

ds.

high quality food grade products.

without polymer addition is able to achieve

Soil waters muds sands and silts can be

a dry solids cake of around 20 - 25% ds.

dewatered to 45 – 60% ds.

With enclosed, highly automated, CIP

Burts chips installed a DP37-422VABD

New developments for the food sector

Hiller Decapress unit to process up to 10

include the Three phase DecaOil machines

m3/hr of combined plant waste water. The

which are installed where Oil, Water

machine which operates without polymer

and solids need to be recovered in a

addition is able to achieve a dry solids cake

single process stage, often at elevated

of around 30 - 45 % ds reducing effluent

temperatures. Olive oils, fish oils and

disposal costs at their Plymouth site.

mineral oils are just three examples of this.

processes. The machine which operates systems in food grade designs and capacities ranging from 0.2 to 120 m3/ hr the Hiller DecaPress, DecaFood and DecaOil centrifuges are certainly starting to rise and shine in the food processing industry sector. www.mandse.com

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Blinds & Shutters Ltd Est. 1965

Established in 1965, Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd is a family enterprise, having expanded into separate companies, all working together to offer a large range of products and services throughout East Anglia and beyond.

The product divisions offered by the company are: Blinds & Curtains, Awnings & Glass Rooms, Industrial Doors & Shutters, Garage Doors & Security Grilles, Gates & Barriers.

Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd specialise in a vast range of products, including Steel Personnel Doors, Fire Rated Shutters & Curtains, Fast Action Doors, Loading Bay Equipment, Shopfront Security Shutters & Grilles, Acoustic Doors & Movable Walls, Canopies & Shading, Plantation Shutters, Internal and Integral Blinds, Garage Doors of all types and Entrance Doors.

Offering Supply, Installation, Maintenance & a 24-hour Repair Service.

With more than 80 members of staff, many of whom are long serving. Cooks are also active members of associated trade organisations: the British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA) and the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF).

Together with our long established trade partners, such as Hormann and Weinor, Cooks are able to offer a considerable number of high quality products from leaders in the global market.

Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd has established its name and reputation throughout East Anglia, offering free expert advice, free site surveys and quotations, manufacturing, installation, servicing and maintenance. Backed up by a 24-hour emergency call out service.

All products are guaranteed and come with a manufacturers warranty. The company is committed to providing outstanding levels of service, using quality products, competitive prices, and our own fully trained and experienced installation teams.

For any application, whether standard or purpose made, we have got the product for you.

Please contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff to discuss your requirements today.

Showroom Open: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm and Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm

Visit: Cooks Showroom, Burnet Road, Sweet Briar Ind. Estate, Norwich, NR3 2BS

Telephone: 01603 410304

Email: sales@cooksdoors.co.uk

www.cooksdoors.co.uk

Wooden Blinds

Solar Shadings

Awnings

Blinds & Doors

Security Grilles

Est. 1965

Roller Shutter Doors & Grilles, Fire Shutters, Sectional Overhead Doors, Steel Door Sets, Sliding Folding Doors & Fast Action Doors.

We have been established for over 50 years and are renowned in Norfolk, Suffolk and across East Anglia for providing excellence of service and an extensive range of high quality products.

Roller Blinds

Showroom Open: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm & Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm Cooks Industrial Doors Sweetbriar Industrial Estate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2BS. T: 01603 410304 F: 01603 405090 E: sales@cooksdoors.co.uk Dock Shelters

Acoustic Doors

Curtains

Fire Shutters Steel Doors

Industrial Shutter Doors

Sectional Garage Doors Up & Over Garage Doors Roller Garage Doors

Crash Doors

Vertical Blinds

Industrial Doors

Side Sliding Doors

Entrance Doors

Venetian Blinds

Partitions

Galebreakers

Lift with your legs: The RoSPA guide to keeping you on your feet Packline Materials Handling Announce The New Roll Handling Equipment With Powered Drive For Both Forward And Reverse Drive.

New to Packline Ltd, the roll lifting equipment with powered drive has been designed to meet criteria where the minimum amount of physical effort is required to provide precision manoeuvrability of the roll lifting machine with both forward and reverse drive.

Constructed from stainless steel, this roll handling equipment is suitable for clean room environments and food and drink processing industries.

The gas strut suspension system ensures that the powered drive wheel always maintains full contact with the floor.

The powered drive wheel is made from Polyurethane so ensuring suitability for clean room and high care applications.

The powered drive uses the roll lifter’s

• • •

safety features including: •

Keyed E-Stop for the main ‘on and off’ switch control.

•

A controlled activation system where the tiller is lowered slightly so that the activation micro-switch button can be used to power the drive system.

•

An anti-trap safety device so that the operator cannot be trapped between the machine and a wall of similar solid object.

Benefits and Features: •

Easy and safe ergonomic handling by a single operator.

•

Full and precise maneuverability for ease of operation with minimal effort.

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The small footprint makes this roll

applications.

handling equipment highly manoeuvrable

The possibility of retro-fitting to

and a natural choice for today’s narrow

existing roll lifting machines.

production lines and demanding lifting

Quick and easy removal and

requirements.

replacement for cleaning and

12-volt battery as its power source and has numerous and advanced built-in

Suitable for high risk and hygienic

•

servicing.

For further information on the roll lifting

Low maintenance.

equipment with powered drive, or the full range of lifting and handling equipment,

The powered drive unit is a ‘bolt-on’

please contact Packline Materials

addition to the roll lifting machine and

Handling. For a full list of worldwide

can be easily removed and refitted, as

distributors please visit Packline’s

required.

website.

This stainless steel roll lifting machine

The Powered Drive Roll Lifter provides

is suitable for use in the following

precision manoeuvrability of the Lifting

industries:

Machine with both forward and reverse drive.

•

Food

•

Drinks and Beverages

•

Dairy

•

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer

Packline Ltd

Goods)

Unit 28, Newtown Business Park Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset

The purpose-designed compact

BH12 3LL, UK

framework, positioning of handlebars and

E: info@packline.co.uk

addition of an optional remote control

W: www.packline.co.uk

device provide improved manoeuvrability

T: +44 (0)1202 307700

and ease of use for the operator.

Smart Sensor CSS 014 Measures Temperature and Humidity

Condition monitoring is an essential part of predictive maintenance. This applies not only to enclosures and switch cabinets in industrial plants, but also to a large number of different applications in which regulated processes take place.

STEGO's Smart Sensor CSS 014 measures two important parameters - temperature and humidity - and helps to maintain an optimal climate.

Key Parameters: Temperature and Humidity

Smart Sensor, Smart User The CSS 014 Smart Sensor transmits the data it acquires as a standardized analog 4-20 mA signal. With this signal users can further process and convert the measured values within a control or monitoring unit, e.g. a PLC. Due to high measuring accuracy and signal strength connection wires with a maximum length of 30 m can be used.

Thus, scenarios beyond the classic control cabinet application can be implemented.

In principle, any larger, spatially sealed

Condition Monitoring is all about

application with a defined atmosphere is

paying attention to detail. The key

suitable.

parameters within the switch cabinet should always be under control. The permanent measurement of temperature and humidity in the switch cabinet is an important element in preventing condensation, which leads to corrosion and thus failure of components.

And this is where STEGO's CSS 014 Smart Sensor comes into play, combining three functions in one compact device: a sensor, interface and transmitter all in one. The CSS 014 measures ambient temperatures with high sensitivity within a range of -40 to +60 °C while keeping a close eye on the relative humidity range from 0 to 100% RH.

voltage is DC 24 V (DC 12 - 30 V) with a maximum power consumption of 1.8 W (typically 0.4 W).

Tested safety is certified for the Smart Sensor CSS 014 through successful approvals with VDE and UL according to the standard IEC 61010-1 / DIN EN 61010-1.

STEGO - Perfect Thermal Management Since it was founded in 1980, STEGO has

Inner Values for Demanding Applications The sensor unit of the CSS 014 is thermally decoupled and encapsulated with a circumferential seal. Rewards of this effort: a high vibration resistance and compliance with the IP20 degree of protection. The protective lacquercoated board of the CSS 014 incorporates microcontrollers, interface drivers and EMC protection units in a heat-optimized arrangement so that any influence on the measured values due to waste heat is ruled out.

A shielded M12 round plug ensures a fast connection and safely transmits the signals of the two measuring channels for processing.

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The operating

been developing, producing and selling an ever-growing range of products for the protection of electric and electronic components.

All STEGO products for cabinets and enclosures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heaters, fan heaters, filter fans, LED-lamps, thermostats, hygrostats and accessories - are aimed at reaching optimum climatic conditions in the most varied environments, ensuring that all sensitive components work reliably at all times.

STEGO is now represented at 12 locations and by more than 200 sales partners worldwide. www.stego.co.uk

THE NEW FILTER FAN PLUS

EXPELS MORE AIR FROM AN ENCLOSURE.

STEGO ‘the protector of electronics’ have developed a new filter fan series. This series has a more effective airflow and significantly increases air volume, thanks to its unique air-flap outlet technology, and only one filter mat. But there is more …

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STEGO UK Ltd. | Unit 12, First Quarter Bus. Park | Blenheim Road, Epsom | Surrey KT19 9QN | www.stego.co.uk

Zemic load cell for high-speed packaging machinery DAMTECH choose Zemic load cell and weight transmitter for egg grading machine DAMTECH’s E-Grader 40 egg weighing, sorting and packaging system.

ZEMIC’s L6N load cell and T1 weighing transmitter – available

The T1 weight transmitter is DIN rail

from Variohm EuroSensor.

mounted, has an integral 6-segment semi alphanumeric display and takes care of set-up and calibration - with a wide

DAMTECH Egg-Handling BV specialises

sources are becoming increasingly popular

in automated egg processing machinery

for consumers but are still subject to the

and recently, with the help of load

rigorous quality and legislative regulations

measurement specialists Zemic Europe,

required of large producers. The machine

developed its latest E-Grader 40 egg

can handle 5 different grade classes

weighing, sorting and packaging system.

between 43 and 73 grams. Consequently

With a maximum capacity to grade 28800

the design brief included not only accuracy,

eggs each hour and scalable up to six

reliability and straightforward integration

lines, the state-of-the-art machine utilises

in the machines’ architecture but also ease

Zemic’s L6N series single-point load cells

of maintenance and, of course, competitive

As a major global sensor and transducer

in combination with its

cost.

manufacturer, ZEMIC’s comprehensive

Top-Sensors T1 weight transmitter to

choice of output configurations including analogue (voltage and current) as well as USB and many commonly used fieldbus protocols. For use with 1, 4 or 8 load cells, it provides excitation voltage and load cell signal conversion making integration with the customers’ control system straightforward as well as scalable.

product range includes single point or

provide high-speed processing at the rate

Zemic’s L6N load cell and the T1 weight

platform cells, compression cells, S-type,

of one measurement per 300 ms.

transmitter provided best fit components

shear beam and dual shear beam load

for the machine

cells. Both standard and customised

Zemic, represented with full technical

where the anodised aluminium-alloy

products are available through Variohm

support in the UK by Variohm EuroSensor,

and IP65 rated single point load cell

EuroSensor.

works closely with its customers to provide

with OIML approval offered a maximum

solutions that differentiate their market

platform size of 350 x 400 mm. This load

With load capacities ranging from a

position. As weighing was not a technology

cell is well proven for use in a variety of

few hundred grams to over 500 Tons,

area that DAMTECH had encountered

applications and has a pedigree of use

applications include pricing scales, hopper

previously the two companies’ combined

in the medical weighing market. The

scales, weighbridge platforms, elevator

their respective skills in automated

measurement ranges available span 0…3

and in-vehicle weighing system and more.

machinery and force sensors to develop

kg up to 100 kg, and with a combined

ZEMIC has several product lines with

the E-Grader 40 which is aimed at farmers

error of less than 0.02% FS the L6N

OIML-R60 ‘legal-for-trade’ approval.

that sell their commercial egg produce

features industry leading precision, build

straight from the farm. These supply

quality and long reliable life.

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www.variohm.com

AD-4212C Series The AD-4212C Series was planned and developed as a product that can satisfy all the requirements for production line systems. The AD-4212C compact weighing instrument is highly precise, responsive, durable, as well as resistant to dirt.

Applications: •

High-speed weighing

•

High-speed check weighing

•

Isolated weighing

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Precise: down to 1mg

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Compact: only 59mm width

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Durable: with IP65

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High resolution and quick stabilization times down to:

•

0.5 second up to 30 grams

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1.0 second up to maximum capacity Tel 01257 270 433

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Barton’s hygienic seal benefits bakery installation Aptech (Powder Systems) Ltd, innovators in and integrators of bulk material handling processes, has just installed a 40 tonne Barton Fabrications silo for flour storage at a UK bakery. The silo features Barton’s unique hygienic sealed skirt design, which allows the use of load cells for accurate content management while keeping the area below the silo clean, dry and free from vermin.

Commenting on the silo design and process equipment installation, Richard Cleaver, Project Engineer at Aptech said: “The client wanted a large capacity silo, but local planning restrictions constrained the design height of the storage vessel.

Barton was able to meet the challenges of the brief with an 8 metre high, 4.2metre diameter silo.

“The silo and powder handling equipment ensures flour is stored in a clean, de-humidified environment which ensures clump free movement and eliminates the possibility of mould growth. The new installation provides automatic dispensing of flour to the customer’s production line, which saves both time and labour.”

A double door design incorporated into Barton’s silo supplied to Aptech allows easy access to the ‘below silo’ area for ease of maintenance of the bulk material handling equipment. www.bartonfabs.co.uk

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Midland Asset Finance As we approach the crunch point of

particularly in the food and drink industry,

the benefits of offering finance without

Brexit, data from the Food and Drink

and offering a tailored finance package

disrupting your own working routine.

Federation (FDF) has shown a decline in

can provide you with a competitive edge

All you need to do is let your customers

business and buyer confidence amongst

and assist you by increasing your sales.

know that finance is available through us

manufacturers this year.

That’s why we have created our Supplier

and we’ll take care of everything else.

Partnership Programme.

Paired with the falling value of the sterling, there has been a general increase in working costs for manufacturers throughout 2018, and that has led to further increases in price for the end users.

Whether it involves buying a new powder coating machine or purchasing an industrial oven, clients are now looking for ways to continue with their buying plans without taking further expenditure out of their businesses.

Setting yourself apart from the competition…

If partnering with Midlands Asset Finance What is it?

Designed to help both you and your customers, the programme allows you to offer finance for your product at every point of sale - whether that’s online, over the phone or in person - at any time of the day.

We have created an online tool called Asset Finance Compared that compares a wide range of funders and will issue the customer with a Decision in Principle in less than 60 seconds.

We handle everything in-house too,

Staying ahead of a saturated market

from I.D. verification through to pay-out,

can be a challenge for manufacturers,

meaning, as a business, you will get all

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and Asset Finance Compared sounds like something that your business and customers would benefit from, call us on 01773 864 864, visit www.assetfinancecompared.co.uk or email hello@assetfinancecompared.co.uk and we will be happy to arrange a meeting or answer any questions you may have.

LED Synergy With over 35 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the

every customer through all aspects of

business, LEDsynergy is a market leader

their project. Flexibility and careful design

in the field of Programmable Electronic

are key factors in ensuring accurate

Display Systems and are able to offer a

compliance to customer specifications

vast range of LED displays to meet a wide

with relatively short lead-times.

variety of customer applications from

If you want to find out more about how

simple single and multi-line displays to

we work then why not give us a call on

time and countdown clocks, to full colour video boards for both Indoor and Outdoor use.

The displays can be used creatively and imaginatively to display eye catching effects. The full colour video boards are stunning and will run live video images, pre-stored adverts and animation to absolutely stunning effect.

We are totally dedicated to the design, development, supply and installation of Programmable Electronic displays for a vast array of differing environments. We have a highly dedicated and professional team all working in synergy to offer the complete solution from initial design through fabrication to installation and commissioning. We provide the best advice, very competitive prices and highly reliable products.

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With a vast range of products we can compete at all levels of tendering.

We installed a bespoke monolith with full colour video screen at an award-winning hotel and Jazz club in Hampshire. The stunning monolith display, constructed in powder coated steel has two full colour

01264 303030 or email us on sales@LEDsynergy.co.uk.

Or why not come to visit us at our offices in Andover, Hampshire, we have a showroom where you can have a play with the displays and you can see just how impressive and versatile they are.

electronic LED screens back to back and stands just short of 5 metres high.

We install production and health and safety displays and screen into countless factories across the country keeping the workforce both safe and informed on production performance and targets.

The key to our success is reliability coupled with the highest quality of design and service, with a total commitment to

Tel: 01264 303030 sales@ledsynergy.co.uk www.ledsynergy.co.uk

Parker Bioscience Filtration announces appointment of new market development manager for Food and Beverage Parker Bioscience Filtration has announced

knowledge, which has been built up over

the appointment of a new market

more than 23 years. His experience of

development manager to oversee its Food

working with companies across three

and Beverage operations.

continents has given him a unique insight into operational best practice.

Ian Curran – who has worked at Parker Bioscience Filtration (formerly Parker

“He has an extensive knowledge of the needs

domnick hunter) for more than two

of our customers, from breweries to dairy

decades – has moved to the role from his

plants, and I am therefore delighted that he

previous position as business development

will now be spearheading the delivery of

manager.

Parker Bioscience Filtration’s strategy in the food and beverage sector.”

Parker Bioscience is part of Parker Hannifin, the world’s leading diversified

Parker Bioscience Filtration helps

manufacturer of motion and control

manufacturers in the dairy industry reach

technologies and systems, and has

distant customers by increasing the shelf-

operations in Oxnard, California and Birtley, UK. Parker Bioscience Filtration has five decades of experience in working with the international food and beverage sector and offers a wide range of filtration solutions. It has specialist expertise in the dairy, brewing, bottled water and wine

Ian’s previous positions have seen him build up an extensive knowledge of international food and beverage processing operations and he has engaged with clients across Europe and the Middle East, working alongside multinational companies to address their filtration challenges.

industries, and supports companies in

Commenting on his new position, Ian Curran

improving process control, efficiency and

said: “With a range of new product launches

security throughout their production and

in the dairy and brewing industries coming

packaging processes.

on stream this year, it’s an exciting time to

Ian, who is based at Parker Bioscience Filtration’s Birtley site, will be responsible

be taking up this role at Parker Bioscience Filtration.

life of their products and supports them in reducing overall product waste resulting from bacterial contamination.

It offers a range of sterile gas filters for all stages of the production and packaging process and provides solutions which are used in aseptic packaging, dairy tank vent filtration, dairy product purge operations and sanitary separations.

Parker Bioscience Filtration has also developed cutting-edge technology for use in sterile filtration in the brewing industry and recently announced the formation of a partnership with Belgium-based company Agidens Process Automation.

for overseeing Parker Bioscience’s

“I’m looking forward to supporting the growth

food and beverage strategy and driving

of our services to the food and beverage

its growth in the dairy, brewing, wine

industry and helping to shape solutions which

and bottled water sectors, as well as

will have a major impact for operators in

implementing product launches and

the dairy, brewing, bottled water and wine

developing new partnerships.

sectors.”

He started his career with Parker Hannifin

Kris Holmes, business unit manager at

as distribution sales manager in 1995

Parker Hannifin, added: “Ian has a wealth of

before being promoted to business

expertise in serving the food and beverage

For more information, visit

development manager in 2007.

industries, and a deep level of product

www.parker.com/bioscience

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This has enabled the global brewing industry to access systems which integrate Parker Bioscience Filtration’s microfiltration solutions with Agidens’ automated processing technology.

FIPA in practice: Restack packages and sacks by pressing a button Ergonomic workplaces take the strain off personnel while increasing productivity in commissioning. IKEA Components in Slovakia also realized this and improved working conditions using FIPA handling solutions. Thanks to the flexible FIPA solution, the company can adjust perfectly to ever changing product and process variants.

At IKEA Components s.r.o. in Malacky north of Bratislava/Slovakia, packages and plastic sacks weighing up to 35 kg are transferred from one pallet to another.

This has always been rather heavy work.

IKEA was thus looking for a versatile ergonomic solution that would increase their productivity. FIPA and local partner O.P.O. (http://www.opo.sk/) impressed IKEA with a flexible handling solution for five workplaces. The complete package included consultation, delivery and onsite installation.

Complete solution with FIPALIFT Smart For each workplace the solution includes a jib crane, a FIPALIFT Smart tube lifter with all the accessories and three different systems that ensure flexible adaptation to the handling task.

The particularly ergonomic FIPALIFT Smart tube lifter with a lifting force of up to 65 kg has been optimized for in-house logistics processes.

Equipped with a Varioflex® bellows vacuum cup with a diameter of 160 mm, the tube lifter is the ideal solution for transferring and picking packages and boxes.

The proven vacuum cup with two hardness ranges, 30° Shore A on the sealing lip and 60° Shore A on the

bellows body, ensures reliable handling even in case of slight load unevenness, thanks to the very soft sealing lip.

The lifting device with the load can be easily rotated 360° for precision depositing. The FIPALIFT picks up or deposits the load at the touch of a button.

Thanks to the flexible change-over system, the lifting device is quickly

The system operates around the clock and seven days a week.

adapted to the respective handling task.

IKEA Components s.r.o. is full of praise for

The vacuum gripper, consisting of a

easy conversion.

cross beam and four bellows vacuum cups with a diameter of 75 mm, enables comfortable relocation of cardboard

the FIPALIFT tube lifter’s versatility and

The short conversion times allow personnel to react quickly to different

boxes.

commissioning tasks.

The FIPALIFT extension featuring an oval

The delighted process developer says:

suction shell with sealing foam, which can be changed even without tools, is suitable for handling sacks or other shrink-

“Improving working conditions is very important to us. With the FIPALIFT Smart, FIPA provides a handling solution that

wrapped goods.

improves ergonomics at the workplace

Time is money for logistics

productivity.”

Faced with increasingly complex

www.fipa.com

while increasing our company’s

challenges, automation needs to deliver peak performance, especially in the warehouse.

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CERTUS’s In-house Food Pathogen Detection System Delivers Multiple Benefits for Food Processors Food processors now have a simple, safe, and smart solution for detecting pathogens in their facilities. The revolutionary new CERTUS System is an in-house pathogen detection system that provides cost savings, streamlined environmental monitoring, and the ability to strengthen quality control measures with ease. This AOAC-certified system is changing the way food processors do business.

COST SAVINGS The CERTUS System makes it possible for food processors to bring pathogen testing in-house, thus reducing dependence on third-party labs. With CERTUS’s in-house testing, food processors will not only see a drastic reduction in shipping costs associated with outsourced testing, but they’ll also discover reduced labor costs as a result of the simple, threestep workflow that anyone in the facility can perform with minimal training.

Additionally, hands-on technician time is merely minutes per sample.

When it comes to managing the pathogen environmental monitoring program, CERTUS makes it easy with complimentary facility management software. CERTUS’s software simplifies

they need to keep their products moving,

To ensure that proper protocols are

protecting their brand from a recall.

being followed every step of the way, the

Employing an immunoassay with Surface

CERTUS System generates step-by-step

Enhanced Raman detection technology,

workflow directions, schedules, corrective

the CERTUS System provides test results

action plans, alerts, and regulatory-

in as little as eight hours. Eliminating the

compliant reports.

need to send all samples to a third party lab, food processors enjoy increased

By providing streamlined operational flow,

productivity due to having test results

enhanced quality control, and substantial

in-hand days sooner with the CERTUS

cost savings, the CERTUS System is

System.

a simple, safe and smart solution for food producers looking to improve their

These fast results, coupled with the System’s facility management software, make managing and carrying out

The CERTUS System is now available in

environmental monitoring streamlined

a limited supply basis with full market

and efficient.

availability in Q1 2019. To learn more about this industry-changing product

day-to-day environmental monitoring,

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reduces labor-intensive repetitive tasks

The CERTUS System puts you in

and reduces errors with automated

control of every aspect of your facility’s

scheduling, data collection, and reporting.

environmental monitoring program.

This elevated level of quality control

STREAMLINED AND EFFICIENT With the CERTUS System in place, food processors have the critical information

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environmental monitoring program.

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Mitsubishi launches its most intelligent and agile electric truck yet Building on the success of its popular 80volt, EDiA EX, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has announced the latest addition to its awardwinning electric range: EDiA EM. The most intelligent and agile truck in its class, this range of 1.4 to 2.0 tonne 48-volt electrics is also one of the most durable.

Packed with features, it has been FOR THE DRIVER

engineered to deliver all the

EDiA EM it is the most agile, thanks to its

manoeuvrability, power (performance) and

>100º steering axle and dual drive motors.

reliability expected from a Mitsubishi lift

These provide smooth on-the-spot

truck. In short, it offers a true alternative to

turning – without the initial tyre ‘push’

traditional IC engine trucks.

which can quickly wear down tyres.

IN TUNE WITH DRIVERS

HIGH VISIBILITY

Designed and engineered to perform,

Safety was a top priority for the EDiA

smoothly, precisely and — most

the class-leading range works intuitively:

EM’s designers. By thinking ‘outside of the

importantly — without stopping.

tailoring the truck’s performance to the

box’, the team was able to successfully

individual operator’s.

maximise visibility.

EDiA EM’s sophisticated software

While a low, counterweight design ensures

spaces — even in containers — but

examines and analyses real-use data

good rear vision, forward views to the fork

it can greatly reduce the amount of

– automatically adjusting the truck’s

tips benefit from a number of simple, but

centrifugal force acting upon a load,

parameters for operations that are safe

often ingenious changes.

which could otherwise cause unsteady

In busy operations every second counts.

That is why the 3-wheel model of the EDiA EM series can be specified with 360-degree steering — as found in the popular Mitsubishi reach trucks — allowing the driver to reverse directions

Not only can this speed up turn times and maximise productivity in tight

loads to fall.

and productive. For drivers, this means that – regardless of load weight – they can

In the fully adjustable operator

expect the same, predictable response.

compartment, for example, forward vision

With state-of-the-art curve control

is free of obstacles, thanks to its low-

stabilising the truck on turns and the

Every model benefits from the Mitsubishi

profile narrow bulkhead dashboard and

Passive Sway Control system minimising

SDS (Sensitive Drive System). It

small, featherweight steering wheel.

sway action in higher lifts, EDiA EM is constantly working to make the

automatically smooths start and stop movements, increases agility and adapts

In addition, designers have improved

operator’s work as safe, efficient, and

the truck’s performance to the speed of

visibility through triplex masts with a

predictable as possible.

the driver’s foot movements – eliminating

clever mast redesign. Uniquely, the EDiA

In addition, EDiA EM benefits from

EM mast incorporates close-coupled

For more information on what EDiA EM

hoses to widen the view for operators.

can do for your operations, visit www.mitforklift.com where you can

Intelligent Curve Control as standard.

Sensing the angle of a turn, ICC responds

Responsive, highly-ergonomic controls,

find out more about this or any of

automatically by seamlessly reducing

improved legroom, and a low-noise design

the products in the award-winning

speed very early in the manoeuvre – for

all work to minimise operator fatigue –

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks range,

maximum stability and accurate, positive

thereby minimising the chance of costly

visit www.mitforklift.com.

cornering.

accidents.

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SPX FLOW Launches its Next Generation Mix Proof Valve Series SPX FLOW announces the launch of an exciting new range of mix proof hygienic valves. This next generation “D4 Series” is the result of continued development from both APV® and Waukesha Cherry-Burrell® process technologies. Used for the reliable separation of dissimilar products, the D4 Series helps fulfil today’s customer demands for production flexibility, maximized productivity, rapid return on investment, and reduced product and personnel risk across the food and beverage, dairy, personal care and brewing process industries.

According to Chris Sinutko, Global Product Manager- Hygienic Valves, Food & Beverage, SPX FLOW: “The D4 Series offers exceptional performance value and encompasses a wide range of models and “all inclusive” standard features to meet our customer’s different processing needs for cleanability, efficiency, and reliability. Based on over 60 years of experience in valve design and manufacturing, the next generation D4 Series allows extensive cleaning of product contact surfaces and helps to reduce operational cost overheads by minimizing CIP losses.”

Engineered for reliability, all D4 valves are fully balanced for dependable operation against pressure spikes and flow in any direction. The assurance of genuine automated processing is enhanced with the option of a unique, state-of-

The complete D4 range includes the primary, price-competitive D4 model, which meets the basic needs for reliable product separation and seat lift (SL) or non-seat lift (NSL) cleanability, and the DA4 ultra-hygienic model for critical applications requiring enhanced cleanability of all product contact surfaces. For those applications where the current generation DA3+ housing is

We have highly-skilled field engineers

reliably in place, the DA4 can easily be

spread out all over the globe and hold high

inserted and provide a very efficient and

inventory levels of our commonly used

cost-effective upgrade, future-proofing

parts in strategically located distribution

existing installations with minimal

centres. This sophisticated support

disruption and risk.

network enables our most commonly used

The D4 Series is a truly international valve, with models being produced by

components to be delivered in as little as 24 hours to most European locations.

SPX FLOW in the United States and

SPX FLOW is a global company with

Europe. By manufacturing in multiple

facilities, sales and service partners located

locations equipped with advanced

throughout the world, giving customers

machinery and highly skilled operational

peace of mind that they have quick local

teams, the D4 series is positioned to

access to the support they need to keep

provide a high quality solution with

operations running smoothly.

exceptional, market-leading delivery times.

Overall, the new D4 Series of mix proof valves offers customers exceptional

the-art control unit with integrated

SPX FLOW’s newest manufacturing

performance, assured reliable processing,

seat lift detection and no external

campus located in Bydgoszcz, Poland

excellent cleanability and minimized CIP

sensors. Maintenance is optimized as

has proven its capability to consistently

no compressed air or lifting tools are

meet or exceed customer expectations.

required for removal and service. These

The advanced engineering proficiency

downward-opening valves, for example,

at the plant further means SPX FLOW

facilitate easy handling, and based on our

can provide the design and manufacture

testing of similar valves on the market,

of complete valve manifolds to meet

weigh on average 40 percent less. Use of

specific customer needs. As with all SPX

the D4 Series further optimizes inventory

FLOW solutions, the D4 Series is supported

investment as the same seal kit is used

by a comprehensive range of aftermarket

across multiple valve sizes.

services.

fluid losses at a highly competitive price point. By using process knowledge and experience of previous valve ranges, the new D4 offers an exciting combination of proven technology and innovative features, supported by a proven network of parts inventory and engineering services globally. www.spxflow.com.

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A Third Of Food Manufacturing Equipment Failure Is Due To Incorrect Lubrication, Says Total Expert A lubrication expert from Total has

maintenance function is undertaken,

Total’s high-quality products and value-

revealed almost a third (28 per cent) of

with condition monitoring for critical

added services, together with its UK

food manufacturing equipment failure

equipment, including oil analysis,

presence and full national coverage, are

is a result of inadequate lubricant

vibration analysis and thermography,

backed by dedicated sales and technical

maintenance and incorrect lubrication,

being carried out regularly.

support.

into millions of pounds for UK businesses.

“Almost a third of food manufacturing

The TOTAL NEVASTANE range of

equipment failure, and the associated costs

food-safe lubricants meets the NSF

Improper lubrication, including using the

from unplanned downtime and reactive

H1 Standard and is compliant with ISO

wrong oil or not using enough oil, leads to

maintenance, could be prevented by having

21469 for food safety. The range contains

increased friction and greater wear, which

an effective and proactive lubrication

no compounds of animal origin, no

can lead to breakdown and downtime,

strategy in place - It is better to identify

allergens or GMO ingredients and is Halal

and can ultimately impact bottom lines.

problems before they occur, especially when

and Kosher certified.

with the likely impact potentially running

Bob Wood, a Technical Engineer at Total Lubricants, made the calculation based on his vast industry knowledge and over four decades of experience at Total.

Bob also estimates that on average just one per cent of an industrial plant’s overall maintenance budget is allocated to lubricants.

He said: “The lubricants that food manufacturing equipment require to keep it operating smoothly represent a fraction of the cost of the equipment itself, however, it is important this vital

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the costs associated with downtime and lost productivity can run into the thousands, and

TOTAL ANAC INDUS is Total’s oil

potentially millions of pounds.

analysis service, which utilises expert

“We work closely with food manufacturing

to help identify and prevent machinery

businesses to help them devise optimum

health issues, and TIG 6, its optimised

lubrication strategies, and provide oil

maintenance software for managing

analysis, to help extend equipment lifetime,

industrial lubricants.

enhance productivity and improve health

diagnostic and preventative information

and safety.”

www.total.co.uk/businessproducts/

As a leading global manufacturer and

Telephone: 01977 636303

marketer of engine oils and lubricants, Total Lubricants offers a range of products developed specifically for over 400 industrial applications.

industrial-lubricants.

Email: lubesorders@total.co.uk

fr A om N Su E W m B m R it AN Sy D st em s

Optimized Cooling for the Plastics Industry

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Ishida FlexGrader increases throughput

The installation of two Ishida FlexGraders

The Ishida line, supplied by Ishida

at leading Hungarian poultry processor

Hungarian agent MasterQuality, was

Tranzit Food has enabled the company

specifically designed for Tranzit Food’s

to nearly double capacity with the same

requirements.

number of line operators.

“We originally considered a 16 station

The FlexGraders are grading packed

FlexGrader,” explains Ferenc Botos of

duck and goose – both whole birds and

Tranzit Food. “However, in discussions

pieces – into specified fixed weights for

with Ishida to explain what we wanted to

Tranzit’s retail customers. Each pack is

achieve, we opted for a 20 station solution

individually weighed and then diverted to a series of packing stations, according to its weight, where it is placed into a transit case for onward supply.

The 20 station FlexGrader is able to handle around 80 packs per minute, giving it the capacity to process around 3,600 ducks and 1,600 geese every hour, compared with the 2,000 and 1,000 birds delivered by the previous manual

The system also has the flexibility to weigh and grade each pack by its individual weight where customers do not require fixed weights.

Packs sizes vary from 700g to 1200g for individual pieces and 1400g to 6500g for whole birds.

Any pack not within the specified

system. Line operators are assigned

tolerances for a particular run is diverted

three or four stations, where the packs

to a special bin so that it can re-weighed.

and the company designed the system to meet our requirements and to maximise use of the available space in the factory.

Ishida has been a very good partner to work with, with constructive suggestions, as well as providing excellent training for our operators.”

Tranzit reports that the Ishida FlexGrader is simple to use. Changeovers between birds can be done in less than a minute by calling up the required specification on the user-friendly Remote Control

are placed into the cartons and an outer

Unit, and tolerances can also be adjusted

case label is produced.

while the FlexGrader is in operation.

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“We consider Ishida to be the Rolls Royce of the machinery market,” says Ákos Szabó, Tranzit Food’s Executive Director. “If you want quality, you have to be prepared to pay for it.

“In our market, the need for accurate The hygienic open frame design allows

“Reliability has also been good and in the

weighing remains constant but packaging

fast and easy cleaning, which takes place

event of any issue, we receive excellent

and pack styles are continually changing,

at the end of each shift.

support and back-up from Ishida,” continues

so you need reliability, flexibility and

Ferenc Botos.

responsiveness in any weighing system,

The FlexGrader is operating two shifts,

which is what Ishida provides.”

five days a week, with an extra shift on

The Tranzit factory at Debrecen, which

every second Saturday.

was acquired by the company in 2010,

For this reason, Tranzit Foods is looking to

represents a major expansion of its

continue to invest in Ishida as it seeks to

business which has seen it continue

further increase the speed of its poultry

to build its market share in key

processing operations.

Output is up to 28,000 birds per shift.

export markets for its market-leading Goldenfood brand.

www.ishidaeurope.com/eu/en/

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CADfix PPS Automatic Simplification Solution Saves Time and Money The CADfixTM Plant and Process Simplification (PPS) software from global interoperability solution leader International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), is a user-friendly solution to help machinery designers and plant and process engineers achieve up to 70% reduction in engineering design labour and costs associated with large CAD model simplification.

Plant and machinery design software users frequently need to integrate multiple, complex models of machines and large equipment installations. The CAD files supplied for this work can pose significant challenges. CAD models of complex machinery contain much more detail than is needed for factory layout and clash detection. The files are often extremely large and can lead to multiple failed import attempts. They also can cause system instability when trying to incorporate the machinery models into overall production line layouts. The machinery customers recognise the

to protect their intellectual property

user interaction. General operations are

invested in them before design data

run using the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wizardâ&#x20AC;? in the automated

is delivered to customers. Considering

environment, with manual interaction

on-site maintenance and support, field

when the user requires greater control

users frequently need to receive data

of the simplification process. CADfix

over mobile connections, where large

PPS allows for quick identification and

files are costly and slow.

removal of unwanted small details such as nuts, bolts, washers and other small

The traditional approach to data

parts that are often unnecessary in the

reduction is manual model simplification

full plant layout or for clash detection.

and rework, which is non-productive, expensive, and ultimately causes project

The power of CADfix PPS is in the

delays. CADfix PPS enables engineers

simplification of large CAD assemblies

to easily and quickly simplify large CAD

and equipment models for customer

suppliers.

models of machinery to reduce file

delivery and integration into plant

size for more efficient integration into

and process design systems, where

Designers with little or no MCAD

other design systems and for customer

productivity improvements make a real

modelling experience can quickly simplify

delivery.

difference.

In addition, the machinery developers

CADfix PPS simplification tools run in an

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Freedom to concentrate on important tasks With its RTR 500 series, T&D Corporation

The web-applied app Data Viewer for

presents a data logger solution that

mobile devices eases online monitoring

can be easily adapted to individual

of current reading files. Additionally, the

monitoring needs throughout the whole

free of charge software T&D Graph, which

supply chain of the food industry

can directly download recorded data stored on the WebStorageService, offers

Whether it is the cold chain during

even more effective tools to analyse data.

transportation, warehousing of sensitive

Users also have access to a variety of

goods or supervision of sales cabinets

useful functions, including the ability to

and refrigerators, constant monitoring

read and merge multiple data files and

and documentation of HACCP safety

display recorded data in graph and list

can be time-consuming and requires

form.

considerable manpower. Investing in a data logger system that monitors conditions electronically is far easier – and comes with many benefits. “Let the cloud work for you” is a slogan that inspired T&D Corporation to develop a range of products and services that are easy to configure into tailor-made systems.

APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS The Japanese market leader for wireless data logging systems designed the EN 12830-approved RTR-500 product family. It consists of dust and waterresistant wireless data loggers, devices for communication and data collection, as well as inclusive cloud services and software. To fulfil the requirements of different surroundings, various elements of the range can be fitted in several ways.

There are small and robust data loggers for monitoring differing parameters, including temperature, humidity, CO2 content, luminance, UV, 4-20mA, voltage and pulse. Base stations are available in GSM, USB, Ethernet (WLAN or LAN) versions, as well as mobile data collectors. Up to 100 data loggers can be connected to one base station, and repeaters can be used to strengthen data signals over distances longer than 150 metres if required.

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All features allow effective and error-free monitoring of large areas and difficult to reach locations without the need to install cabling or travel to collect the data.

NON-STOP ACCESS WITH CLOUD COMPUTING As it is automatically updated, cloud computing makes data monitoring incredibly simple by overcoming time and distance issues. The free of charge T&D cloud was established in 2010 and has since been developed to offer additional valuable features: The T&D WebStorage Service and appropriate apps enable unlimited and mobile access to current readings and saved records. A watchdog feature ensures faultless operation of all elements and checks battery life, power supply, wireless signal strength and ready-to-receive-status.

After a certain time-out, it also sends a warning message to the registered email address. Each account offers enough storage capacity to save data for several years, while an intelligent archiving system zips the oldest records.

Alerts trigger the immediate sending of warning messages from base units via email, SMS or app. Furthermore, the RTR-500 base station can be connected with an external visual or acoustic alarm signal. Via the cloud, users can easily alter individual logger settings when required.

The system makes it easy to share data too. To prevent unauthorised access to stored data, users can receive a unique “read only” ID and password from the administrator that enables data to be viewed but not modified or deleted after registration.

ADVANTAGES FOR ANY STAGE OF HANDLING Along every step of the supply chain, wireless data loggers offer a flexible solution for multiple purposes.

Simultaneously, they monitor different temperature zones in various locations, with measurements automatically documented and stored without any requirement for manpower. This makes them ideal for use in laboratories, processing or storage areas where written proof of temperature is required, but they can be placed anywhere to track data – be it inside a refrigerator or storage cabinet, or even on the move in chilled transportation boxes. Thanks to a GSM base station with GPS function, it is easy to track the location of on-themove goods at any time. Via the cloud storage service, data can be shared throughout the whole process, such as between carriers, senders and receivers of goods. www.tandd.com

Norjon Norjon Engineers Ltd, based in Gosport,

Machinery produced by Norjon Engineers

food packaging industry. Working to BS

Hampshire, is one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading

includes mould tools, cutting tools,

EN ISO 9001 and with dedicated quality

manufacturers of thermoforming mould

printing machinery and even filling

and inspection departments, customers

tools, paper cup tooling and all associated

machines for use in dairies or other food

can be sure of a service that meets

machinery with over thirty years of

production facilities.

the highest standard of quality and

experience in these fields.

workmanship.

Alongside the tooling operation, Norjon

Supplying to customers globally, Norjon

runs a complete manufacturing workshop

Our experienced and knowledgeable

has established a reputation for the

supplying many other industries with

office team are always on hand to listen

manufacture of quality tooling used for

precision components.

to your requirements and will be happy to

the manufacture of plastic and paper food packaging products.

provide quotations for any components Owner and Managing Director Kevin Fox

you may need.

believes that continual investment in Using state of the art machinery and

the best personnel and machinery, along

Norjon Engineers Ltd

high-end CAD CAM software, Norjon are

with the drive for continual improvement,

Telephone: +44 (0)2392 581177

a reliable and cost-effective solution for

provides the best service and quality for

Email: info@norjon.co.uk

the simplest to the most complex mould

his customers.

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tools. With the ability to manufacture single prototype or replacement parts

In house services include multi-axis CNC

through to complete thermoforming

milling and turning, laser engraving,

tools, Norjon can cater to the demanding

surface finishing, tool design and

requirements of this wide and diverse

assembly, all running day and night to

industry.

meet the deadlines demanded by the

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The company’s aims are to satisfy its customer’s requirements utilising modern machine tools and practices with a highly skilled and motivated team of engineers.

Norjon Engineers specialise in quality precision engineering including:- CNC Turning, CNC Milling, 5 Axis Machining using Autodesk Software, Surface Grinding, Manual Milling, Manual Turning, Gear Cutting, and Laser Engraving.

With a diverse and varied customer base, Norjon provide precision engineering for the Food packaging, Marine, Print, Medical and Power industries, to name but a few.

The view of Norjon Engineering Ltd is that nothing is so good that it cannot be made better – That is why we strive for constant improvement in everything we do.

Norjon Engineers Ltd, Unit A, Quay West Business Centre, Quay Lane, Gosport, Hants, PO12 4LJ

+44 (0)2392 581177

info@norjon.co.uk

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The Lindor Capsule©: Vacuüm drying and coating all in one machine With Lindor’s new Vacuum Dryer/Coater, you can vacuum dry products and coat them using just one machine. Applications include: rapid and effective drying of pharmaceutical components (such as APIs), impregnation and drying of catalysts, liquid and gas reactions with powders, soaking special plastic compounds, etc.

A number of Lindor Capsules have now been supplied for pharmaceutical applications and fine chemicals. In addition, Lindor has a Capsule available for customers at her test centre in Dordrecht (The Netherlands).

ADVANTAGES OF VACUUM FOR DRYING Vacuum enables a lower evaporation temperature, at which fluid becomes a gas.

This allows drying under vacuum at a lower temperature, or faster drying at the same temperature. For example, the boiling temperature of pure water at sea level is 100°C, but on Mount Everest, where the air pressure is much lower, it is only 69°C. This advantage results in far better preservation of product properties due to a lower drying temperature combined with lower energy consumption.

ADVANTAGES OF VACUUM AND COATING

PROVEN TECHNOLOGY

EASY AND QUICK TO CLEAN

The Capsule Vacuum Dryer is a new

The rail structure makes cleaning the

development in Lindor technology. The

Capsule Vacuum Dryer easy, quick and

core of the vacuum dryer is similar to

thorough. It is a further development of

the conventional Lindor Mixer in having

the retractable inlet and outlet (QSR),

a rotating drum with fixed vanes. As a

that has been available on conventional

result of rotation and gravity, powder

Lindor mixers for 10 years.

or granulate flows evenly through the drum. Because an agitator is not used, the

AVAILABLE FOR VARYING BATCH SIZES

particles are practically free from shearing

The Vacuum Dryer can be supplied in

forces. The combination of this technology

various batch capacities. Associated

with vacuum ensures even temperature

equipment such as hot water units, oil

distribution, shorter drying times and

heaters, vacuum pumps, special filters

maintains the product’s integrity.

and liquid injection can be supplied as an integral part of the system.

For coating and impregnation, the

NEXT GENERATION

advantage of vacuum is that a liquid can

The new Capsule Vacuum Dryer differs not

INTERESTED?

penetrate and adhere deeper and more

so much in mixing technology, but more so

Are you facing a challenge in drying or

rapidly into the pores of a particle. The

in its design. The drum has a double wall

coating? Are you interested to find out

reason for this is that in the absence of

with a fully welded insulation layer, special

how your product will react in Lindor’s

air, liquid has a free path in and around

seals that can withstand vacuum, and a

new vacuum test machine? Please

the particle and is not hindered by the air

rail structure that ensures a safe, quick

contact Lindor by sending an email to

molecules present. A particle with pores

and simple method for disassembly and

mixers@lindor.nl or call +31786550655.

that do not contain air, absorbs the liquid,

correctly assembly.

so to speak.

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www.lindor.nl

ULTIMATE HYGIENE SJ-WP Series At first glance, you will notice that the SJ-WP series looks remarkably different from other digital scales you may have come across before. With this unique construction, A&D offers a number of innovations that ensures the highest level of protection in weight measurement.

• EC type approved • IP67, dust and waterproof • Externally mounted load cell to allow fast stabilization (max. 0.5 seconds) • 5,000 hours of continuous operation with 6 D alkaline batteries (LED and backlight off) (batteries not included) • Take-away check weighing using the auto-tare function • Touch sensitive capacitive keys to prevent damage from sharp objects • Scratch-free and hygienic stainless steel (SUS304) weighing pan Waterproof and anti-corrosive load cell with integrated overload • protection mechanism • Four selectable weighing resolutions from 1/3,000 up to 1/30,000 • Multiple weighing units: g, kg, lb, oz, ozt, lb-oz, tael, tola, Newton

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YULEYS® reusable overshoes ABOUT YULEYS® The YULEYS® Clean Step System is a reusable shoe cover that allows workers to enter clean environments without removing their dirty footwear. An alternative to disposable shoe covers or rubber overboots, YULEYS® fit quickly and conveniently over safety footwear to prevent contaminants from getting into sanitized environments – a must for the food processing industry. YULEYS® are easy to use, with a handsfree design that allows you to slip them on and off without bending over. Once on, the design incorporates a heel-lock system that keeps them firmly on your feet. The slip-reducing tread keeps your feet firmly on the ground as you stride confidently into a clean environment to do your work. YULEYS® are made with high-quality, industrial-grade rubber and built for heavy use. If they ever need to be replaced, they can be recycled, so they’re an environmentally friendly way to keep contaminants out of clean spaces.

THE YULEYS® SOLUTION

helping ensure cleanliness and a high

Not only do they prevent contaminants

level of productivity and are a great

from being tracked into the food

solution for a captive footwear policy in a

processing environment, but they’re also

food processing environment.

more durable than the rubber overboots.

Employees find them easy to slip on and

For more information about Fortress

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to put on before work. YULEYS® are

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is essential for use in a food processing environment. They’re very effective for

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