Food & Drink Processing & Packaging - Issue 38 2022

FOOD & DRINK PROCESSING & PACKAGING Issue 37 2022

SUMITOMO Protecting premium Food & Beverage brand integrity

BERRY GLOBAL Benefits of New Jar from Berry Stack Up

INNOVATIVE COMPRESSED AIR TECHNOLOGIES

Air Knives

Enclosure Coolers

Air Nozzles

for blow off or drying

for all location ratings

for targeted blow off

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Keep electrical enclosures cool, clean and protected

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High velocity, laminar air curtain Available in 6-24” lengths

265 - 1465 watts of cooling capacity IP 66 & ATEX certifications in Zones 1, 2, 21 & 22

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NON-INVASIVE up to 6 logs STERILIZATION Juices & wines, or honey & creams keeping its properties unchanged with our Pulsed Electrical Fields (PEF) simple to operate two-stage multi-paramater system.

For piloting & small production to sterilize most common bacteria.

It has an option for the PEF assisted juice extraction from vegetative cells or can combine any of two processes above.

It has the industry broadest set of variable pulse parameters to fit all major processes: 5-500Hz rep. rate, 2.5-50µs positive rectangular pulses at 5-50kV/cm el. fields, 2-3kW, a timer, scope controls of pulse shapes. + HELP TO REACH YOUR STERILIZATION GOALS.

Practical Intense Pulsed (UV) Light

R&D system to sterilize up to 6 logs samples of foods and packaging from common and UV resistant bacteria, spores and fungi by using its optimal for each case pulse parameters covering most of applications: Pulse rates 1-4Hz, a timer, pulse energies 250J and 500J, 1-2 kW, one or two IPL flash lamps with the highest pulse intensities for R&D PL systems.

THIS SYSTEM ALLOWS TO FIND STERILIZATION PARAMETERS for our customized Tunnels with Intense Pulsed Light.

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Pulsed Light (PUV) and PEF customized processes & systems to sterilize or modify various solid, liquid or powdered food products have been developed / delivered by wek-tec with its cooperating German companies since 1996. Obtained results have been published & referenced in scientific and industrial publications, see info. #1: the use of Pulsed Electrical Fields (PEF) systems for all cases aside simplest filtered fruit juices requires a process development followed with adjusting a PEF production system.

Indeed, while the basic PEF process is known since decades as stretching bacterium till its eruption by sharp pulsing electrical fields, yet each practical case requires overcoming specifics which diminish the process effectiveness even down to nothing.

The advantage of our customization is in employing very broad pulsing parameters and using the latest available improvements to PEF chambers as it is shown on the adjusting page. #2: Intense Pulsed UV (IPUV) - Pulsed Light (IPL) sterilization processes & systems: We are also very experienced in those since we are ones of its first developers: respective pioneering articles were published in 1992-1994 and then in 1999-2001 by Dr. Wekhof alone and with his coauthors (info).

Our charts on the left are used to find IPUV (IPL) regions with optimal ratios of UV energies to its costs and to determine if those are superior or not to the continuous UVC light, or to PEF or to non-invasive IR.

#3: Sanitation and/or modifications of nutrition powders with UV light: The lab R&D Vortex system partially shown on the left is the vortex type system where a nutrition powder is moved around a UV lamp by a forced air enriched with the Nitrogen gas.

This and some modifications of this system were used for our customers. Our acquired data show good prospects of this approach.

Wek-tec offers this system for long-term rent at a customer site as a DONATION to any university or a government agency which will be interested to get it.

In a week after getting your requirements you will receive our proposal.

New Ishida X-ray offers enhanced sensitivity for difficult to detect items Ishida Europe is launching its next

to noise ratio which has increased the

where they can often be overlapped or

generation IX-G2 dual energy X-ray

ability to detect bone fragments by a

presented with uneven surfaces.

inspection system which offers

factor of four compared with previous

significantly enhanced sensitivities for the detection of low-density and difficult to spot foreign bodies, including bone.

X-ray models. This further increases the ability of the machine to identify contaminants, in particular when

The enhanced sensitivity of the machine also greatly reduces the risk of false detections, which helps to maximise throughput and avoids the costs

The Ishida IX-G2-F incorporates a new

handling thicker and denser products

associated with unnecessary waste and

line sensor that provides a high-quality

such as chicken fillets, chicken breasts

the repacking of products.

X-ray image through an enhanced signal

and a wide range of poultry products

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Ishida’s dual energy technology incorporates two line sensors, one which takes images at high energy and one at low energy.

The high performance of the IX-G2-F is supported by Ishida’s unique self-learning Genetic Algorithm (GA) technology which combines with the new line sensor to deliver maximum detection sensitivity and reliability.

The GA technology focuses the X-ray machine to identify difficult to detect contaminants with a high degree of accuracy, even at high throughput rates, using image data analysis over a number of trial runs. As it is common in food production for similar contamination problems to recur, data logging can help to build up a more precise calibration protocol with each trial. This enables permanent or recurring defects to be easily identified during the inspection process.

Ishida’s dual energy technology incorporates two line sensors, one which takes images at high energy and one at low energy. These are then compared, which provides a better overall image of the product with a clearer contrast between the product and any low-density foreign bodies, such as bone fragments.

“The next generation IX-G2-F X-ray inspection system offers unrivalled performance and with its improved line sensor and software capabilities it has already delivered significant benefits on production lines,” comments Sibtain Naqvi, Ishida Europe’s X-ray Product Manager.

“The enhanced sensitivity provides poultry processors with even greater reassurance that their high product quality standards are being maintained, and by minimising the number of false rejects, production can be maximised. We believe our IX-G2-F models represent another major advance in our X-ray inspection portfolio,” www.ishidaeurope.com/en

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A sticky situation results in business benefits Caramel can be a challenging material to extract, particularly when delivered in one tonne totes. One of the ways the Burtons Biscuits came up with, was to put totes into a warm room to enable the caramel to flow easier from the tote via a pump then into a hopper. However, they found that one of the main drawbacks on this process of totes was that the caramel would stick to the inside walls of the tote as the pump sucked out the caramel. At times this would mean that between 10% to 30% of the caramel would be left in the tote, unable to be extracted. The method was to connect a pump to the bottom outlet of the tote and transfer the caramel to a hopper, which worked well until the level of caramel in the tote fell to between 10% and 30%. From this point the pump cavitated and could not draw the caramel in, resulting in between 10% and 30% of the contents of the tote being returned to the supplier, costing anything between £50,000 and £140,000 per annum in unused caramel.

One idea that came from the Continuous Improvement team while looking at available options to reduce this waste or increase the yield was to revert to 200L drums of caramel rather than the tote.

Kecol were asked to make proposals for transferring the caramel from the 200L drums to the line hopper and offered a Kecol H800SN Maxiprime unit c/w 10:1 ratio piston pump.

Kecol supplied a trial unit to Burtons for a two-week trial period to enable evaluation of the proposed system. Whilst the system transferred the caramel at

Burtons purchased 2 x H800SN

the required rate and reduced the waste,

Maxiprime systems and have reduced

the drum loader used by Burtons could

the waste caramel to less than 1%,

not place the drum into the Maxiprime

significantly reducing expenditure and

in the correct position. To resolve this,

increasing yield.

Kecol worked with Burtons Engineers and modified the standard Maxiprime to suit

A video of the systems in operation can be

the existing drum loader.

seen here.

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Don’t take a chance on corrosion-Change!

Harvesters Way, EDINBURGH , making the case for a sustainable and environmentally friendly heating system The implementation of an alternative approach to water treatment and the use of continuous monitoring in the prevention of corrosion in closed systems is not always obvious. The approach used by James Culbertson of the Keenan Consultancy at Harvesters Way explains the operation of such systems, the minimal initial cost and sustainable savings associated with this enhanced process.

Control of corrosion of any closed-circuit heating or cooling system is critical as it imposes a considerable energy load on the system if fouling and debris accumulates.

Premature component failure or pipework penetrations can cause catastrophic financial and reputational damage to manufacturers, contractors, designers, and owners alike.

Greater knowledge of the fundamentals of pressurisation and alternative methods to controlling oxygen corrosion can result in substantially lowering of the environmental impact of systems. CIBSE CP1 2020 on Heat Networks has recently recognised the approach of alternative standards such as the German VDI 2035

Harvesters Way Project - Edinburgh good enough to fill systems without any

is adding chemicals to the water

further treatment or conditioning.

to change its properties, in water conditioning the properties of the

The key to controlling corrosion in closed

water are altered by processes such

systems is to control the level of oxygen

as demineralisation or softening. No

entry. The case of Harvesters Way and

chemicals are added.

many others show that correct pressure control, limiting water make up and the

The traditional UK method of protecting

use of steel pipework lead to corrosion

heating systems from corrosion is

levels below 5µm/y.This is well below the

through the use of chemical inhibitors.

level where damage due to corrosion or

Standards such as BS7593:2019 or

corrosion products could occur.

BSRIA BG29:2021 / BG 50:2013 leave very little option for an alternative

Part 1* in this regard.

Continuous corrosion monitoring will

approach. The problem is that many

monitor the system condition and alert

people think that because the system

The introduction of the Northern European

the building operator if events occur that

has been inhibited it is fully protected

will cause an increase in corrosion. Real-

regardless of all other parameters.

time corrosion monitors are low cost

But nothing could be further from the

guidance leads to better sustainable outcomes based on minimizing oxygen entry and water conditioning such as demineralisation as opposed to the use of chemical inhibition. This approach has been used very successfully in Germany,

and will pay for themselves within 2-4 years thus CAPEX neutral and truly OPEX beneficial.

Scandinavia etc. for decades. In many

TRADITIONAL WATER TREATMENT VS WATER CONDITIONING

parts of the UK the mains water quality is

What is the difference? Water treatment

Switzerland, Austria, the Benelux,

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truth. It is the amount of oxygen that enters the system that determines the amount of corrosion that takes place.

Even the best inhibitors cannot cope with large amounts of oxygen entering the system.

Therefore, most continental standards are based on minimising the oxygen entry and using water with a conductivity below 100µS/cm (VDI2035 Part1). In some parts of the UK mains water would meet these requirements without any further conditioning. The low conductivity slows down corrosion and microbiological processes. Any corrosion that may occur would not be damaging and can easily be monitored.

Figure 1 Continual performance monitoring and use of the evidence pack has arrived in CP1

A non-chemical approach is not only better for our environment but also offers more sustainable results and a lower overall cost The CIBSE Heat Networks Code of Practice in the UK (CP1) should be commended in its adoption of alternative approaches such as VDI 2035Part1.

CASE STUDY

The inclusion of a Risycor electronic

CONCLUSION

corrosion coupon monitor allows

The case identifies the benefits of adopting

systematic performance monitoring and to provide data for the evidence pack at hand over. The Risycor electronic corrosion monitor alarmed twice in 3

The heat network at Harvesters Way

years when maintenance on system was

in Edinburgh used the approach in

being carried out.

CIBSE document CP1. It consists of 183 maisonettes, flats and town houses with

The corrosion data recorded by the

HIUs and no hydraulic break.

monitor shows otherwise vey low levels

By using a central boiler plant of only

of corrosion meaning the system runs

400kW the efficiency of the system in

efficiently and reliably.

comparison to decentralised boilers is around 15% better.

a considered design approach to water conditioning opposed to water treatment combined with performance monitoring where quality & quantity of incoming water, enhanced design of system pressurisation and commissioning offers substantial economic justification in terms of ROI. “Corrosion tends to be the greatest mystery and astonishment of both stakeholders and FM contractors, who historically just rely on inhibitor levels as their standard bearer whether a system is going to be okay. An online corrosion monitor such as Risycor provides transparent real time and proactive assistance to the process to allow better financial, educated and long term planning for any system.” James Culbertson of The Keenan Consultancy This new technology has been widely used in other systems for a few years now, particularly where clients and

Post Practical Completion introduction of Electronic Coupon Corrosion Monitoring initial 6 weeks forming evidence of a stable system in the handover pack

manufacturers have sought greater transparency on system performance at commissioning and beyond. The benefits of the monitoring technology can be applied in all such systems regardless if the water comes straight from the tap, has been conditioned or chemically inhibited with minimal capital expenditure.

On-Demand acccess to: The case for sustainable, environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems

On-Demand acccess to: The case for sustainable, environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems

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Gastrace from ESS the ultimate tool in food grade gases monitoring Fast, accurate detection of contamination in Food Grade Gases.

Food grade gases are subject to highly stringent control measures and the likelihood is that these controls will tighten.

GasTrace from ESS offers the perfect solution for monitoring impurities in food grade gases.

With low parts per billion detection limits and a response time of just 120mS all results are in real time.

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The ability to provide fully quantitative measurements in real time gives you the assurance that the gas you are using in food and drink packing is free from harmful impurities and reinforces the quality control that you need. www.essco.com | 01606 49400 Sales@essco.com

THE JDN MINI FOOD GRADE

The JDN Mini Food Grade is an air hoist specifically designed to meet the requirements of the food and beverage industry. This includes a motor housing of uncoated cast aluminium, along with stainless steel components. The motor is lubricated by a physiologically safe fully synthetic special grease. The chain lubricant is food grade approved.

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Benefits of New Jar from Berry Stack Up A new stackable jar from Berry Global

The jar provides safe and easy handling

offers a valuable space saving solution

for consumers. After use, it is ideal as a

on retail shelves, through e-commerce

storage container and can be recycled

channels and in the home. At the same

where appropriate recycling facilities

time, the jar provides excellent consumer

exist.

convenience, and its effective product

This latest design underlines Berry’s

protection, reusability and recyclability

expertise in devising solutions in line

enhance its environmental profile.

with customer requirements, as John The innovative design of the 500ml

Richardson, General Manager of the

Staka jar incorporates a 63mm recess in

Berry Corby facility, explained:

the base into which the accompanying 63mm cap, also from Berry as part of a complete container and closure solution, fits snugly. This allows the jars to be easily stacked and remain very stable.

For food manufacturers and processors, the wide mouth of the jar ensures easy filling.

“Many of our customers have approached us recently, keen to develop stackable jars for all sorts of products from spices and sauces for our food clients to lubricants in the commercial

The cap itself can be specified in a

For food manufacturers and processors,

variety of colours, while the eye-catching

the wide mouth of the jar ensures easy

‘square round’ design of the Staka jar is

filling. Its multilayer construction also

ideal for labelling or sleeving, creating

allows hot filling and delivers effective

For more information on Berry’s wide

excellent brand identity and individuality

product protection for an extended shelf

range of packaging solutions, visit

on shelf.

life that helps to minimise food waste.

www.berryglobal.com.

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sector, so we feel confident that there is a need for this design.”

REUSED OCEAN PLASTIC Using waste plastic collected by local people from beaches and riverbanks that is then cleaned, broken down and reused to make new transparent packaging

For more information and samples contact us:

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Reaching new heights WEG and distributor Technidrive supply equipment for elevator application in extreme conditions An automated warehouse is a breathtaking sight, as reams of pallets are automatically scanned and retrieved for delivery. But not all automation systems are made to endure extreme environments. Here’s how Technidrive Ltd and WEG partnered to help Moffett, an automated storage firm, design a vertical lift for extreme temperatures.

Industrial elevators are usually propelled by electric motors, with the aid of a counterweight system. However, when these industrial systems are in environments of varying temperatures, the equipment must also withstand extreme temperatures as well as heavy loads.

This was the case for Moffett, an automated storage firm in Ireland, taking on its first international project in Dubai.

The project involved building a system for a three-storey 30-metre-high building with a throughput of 85 pallets per hour. Moffett required an automated storage system to lift and lower pallets, which could operate in temperatures of minus 25 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius.

In addition, Moffett wanted to manoeuvre pallets, which weigh over 1500kg, at a rate of one metre per second, between a height of six metres to 30 metres. To put this into perspective, the average building is around ten metres tall.

Moffett got in touch with Technidrive, who turned to WEG for the supply a 11kw electric motor, and a variable speed drive (VSD), along with the relevant programming software. The VSD, also known as an inverter, plays a significant role in this application.

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Being inverter driven, the storage system accelerates and deaccelerates at a faster rate. Similarly, as carts move through the lift to its programmed level, adjustment is required as the weight of the cart increases and decreases. The lifts therefore needed the conventional auto-correction system found in humancarrying elevators, to account for changes in weight.

Our relationship with Technidrive is very good, and we are working with them on other projects with the hope for another two or three towards the end of the year.

Technidrive. “However, this application is global, so can be anywhere in the world.

We already have two more projects lined up in Amsterdam and London.

“Technidrive did all the calculations and design from scratch, to make sure the motor was suitable for the application, with enough torque, speed and power. Our relationship with Technidrive is very good, and we are working with them on other

Technidrive and WEG worked together to develop an autocorrection movement within the inverter which automatically corrects the cart’s stability and keeps it passing along smoothly at the correct level.

In addition, Technidrive also had to be aware of regenerative energy, which is energy that returns back into the inverter. This occurs whenever a motor

For instance, as the inverter controls the speed of the lowering elevator, energy is being generated back into the motor. That energy then comes back into the inverter as DC bus voltage, which needs to be dissipated in a break resistor or burned off as heat. The original break resistor was not large enough, which would have caused overheating problems. However, Technidrive upsized its break resistors and

decelerates, or a load descends. Raising

added thermal protection to ensure no

2000kg requires a lot of energy and, in

overheating would occur.

turn, lowering 2000kg creates a lot of energy.

“Currently, the system is being used by Moffett in Dubai and Dublin,” explained David Strain, technical director at

projects with the hope for another two or three towards the end of the year.”

Not all automation systems are made to endure extreme environments. However, global motor and drive manufacturer WEG, along with Technidrive, ensured Moffett could design a vertical lift for extreme temperatures — adding another breath-taking automated warehouse to the list.

Further information on WEG motors, gearboxes and drives can be found on the WEG website. www.weg.net

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Improved IP rating for WEG inverter range Motor and drive manufacturer, WEG will exhibit its latest range of industrial inverters at Aqua Nederland, held on March 15, 16 & 17, 2022 in Gorinchem.

Demonstrating inverters from the CFW range, WEG is showcasing the latest version of the CFW500 variable speed drive at the show, which is now available with an ingress protection (IP) rating of IP66.

Aqua Nederland is the leading event for the water industry in Holland, welcoming over 370 exhibitors to demonstrate the latest technology in water treatment and management. As an intimate trade fair, the show provides a unique opportunity for those working in the industry to discover new product launches and network with other water industry professionals.

At the show, WEG will show the latest version of its well-established CFW500 frequency inverter. The CFW500 is a high-performance variable speed drive (VSD) with power ranging from 0.25 to

dedicated to engineering products that

an appropriate IP rating and peripheral

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torque of three-phase induction motors.

an application. This includes bespoke

is in use.

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changes to the electrical and mechanical

IP rating than ever before, boasting

design of products.

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WEG has also developed bespoke

environment for WEG’s engineers to

technology for drives used in pumping

meet with potential end users and

to direct high-pressure jets of water

applications. WEG’s Pump Genius Has

discuss their current challenges for

features that include broken pipe and

motor and drive deployment in the water

Other variable speed drives from the

leakage detection and programmable

WEG range have also been improved.

industry. The team will be available

schedules with energy savings.

during the three day show at stand

IP66 rating as opposed to the previous IP20, meaning that it is suitable for applications where it may be subjected

The CFW700, CFW701 and CFW11 are now available with IP55 protection rating — making these devices ideal choices

“WEG doesn’t simply sell motors and drives,” explained Marek Lukaszczyk,

for applications in the water industry.

marketing manager at WEG. “Engineers

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water industry, including its control gear

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Waste plastic bottles, bags & containers are collected from beaches and riverbanks by local people who are paid for their services – these are taken to local centres for sorting and the recycling process begins.

Coastal regions are an increasingly important source of waste plastic. Every year millions of bottles are collected and reprocessed to make plastic containers, bottles and products that can be used and recycled over & over again.

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in 2021 introduced Biojet®. In simple terms, this is Retran® with an additive that stimulates and accelerates the biodegrading process.

One of the most exciting developments in the plastic packaging industry is our ability to access and reprocess the post-consumer waste found on our beaches, riverbanks and along the perimeters of our oceans.

Whilst both of these products have been hugely successful, we recognised that even more needed to be done. Bell have worked throughout the pandemic, to identify reliable sources of plastic derived from the ocean. In simple terms this is “Reused Ocean Plastic”.

Unfortunately, plastic is now seen as a bad product – yet out of sight, beneath the surface of our oceans, there are millions of tons of other waste packaging made from glass, paperboard and metal that do not float and therefore cannot be seen.

The polymer used to produce the new packaging is being sourced from companies who organise local communities to collect plastic waste from beaches, riverbanks and ocean perimeters. Generally, these are communities who do not have the infrastructure for waste management but by paying local people to collect the plastic and deliver it to recycling facilities, the problem is reduced.

Plastic has become a key focus on social media and in television documentaries, with politicians and supermarkets looking for ways to enhance their green credentials and promote a greener world.

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In 2019 Bell launched Retran® - a polyester-based material containing a minimum 70% recycled content.

The credentials of this material are very high – pharmaceutical and food grade, with excellent clarity and full certification. The product has been hugely successful and nearly 80% of our customers around the world have switched to this exciting new product.

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As we have all seen, there are large quantities of plastic waste floating in the sea. If we can help to collect and reuse some of this waste, and turn it back into useful products, then we are taking a significant step forward towards a better global environment.

The new material has been extensively tested and meets the minimum strength requirements of our processes. It has excellent optical qualities and our testing to date reports that there has been no difference in the performance of the new material, compared to Retran®, Jetran® or Biojet® packaging.

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can supply the right temperature control or measurement solution matched to the precise equipment need.

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Protecting premium Food & Beverage brand integrity Counterfeiting in the luxury food and

packaged to deceive consumers, the

drinks industry has long been a multi-

Food Standard Agency’s National

million pound industry. The pandemic

Food Crime Unit estimates that

added to these pressures, with high

the combination of adulteration,

demand for premium products coupled

substitution, theft, misrepresentation,

with interrupted supply chains and fewer

illegal processing, waste diversion and

physical audits amplifying the risks of

document fraud costs £11.97bn per

opportunists and illicit bootleggers taking

annumii.

advantage of the disruptions.

Seizures of counterfeit products Packaging specialist at Sumitomo (SHI)

provide a good indication of the scale

Demag UK Ashlee Gough examines how

of the problem. In 2020, Operation OPSON IX seized 12 000 tonnes

specialist closure and thin wall moulders

of illegal and potentially harmful

are applying the latest injection moulding

products, including 1.2m litres of

precision and In Mould Labelling (IML) techniques to step up their fight against the creative food and drink fakers to mitigate risks and safeguard brand

Ashlee Gough, Packaging Specialist, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK

alcohol.

In a converted effort to crackdown on

integrity.

risks - 97 percent stated that they’d

groups profiting from illicit versions of

been affected by food fraud in the last

branded spirits and premium foods,

In a recent survey of senior food and

12 months - few in the industry regard

manufacturers are making labels

authenticating products as their highest

more difficult to copy and bottles

priority.

harder to refill. “One way to counteract

GFSI standard. One in five declared that

Against this backdrop, the UK food and

is through the innovative design

no checks were made as part of sourcing

drink market remains one of the worst

decisionsi. Yet, despite these prevalent

affected by counterfeiting. Deliberately

drink execs by assurance specialists The Lloyd’s Register, only a third admitted to vetting suppliers against a recognised

counterfeiting and product tampering of packaging that cannot be easily copied,” highlights Ashlee.

“Until recently, this may have involved putting shrink or foil sleeve around a luxury drink brand, for example.

Closure moulders especially are stepping up their efforts and investing in dedicated cells to produce high quality and anti-refill closures made up of a number of complex parts.”

Due to the intricacy of these closures, moulding precision is paramount.

Significant investment in high quality tooling, automation, machinery and expertise can be another major deterrent, highlights Ashlee.

Tamper evident closures is one method deployed by packaging manufacturers to counteract fraud in the premium drinks, wellbeing and pharmaceutical markets (iStock.com/bert_phantana)

“Realistically, few counterfeit operators would make the level of investment required to replicate this level of technical precision.”

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In a recent survey of senior food and drink execs by assurance specialists The Lloyd’s Register, only a third admitted to vetting suppliers against a recognised GFSI standard.

Other overt packaging methods to deter counterfeits include concealing unique identifiers, such as a QR code, holograms or tags within the IML. While these can assist with track and tracing, Ashlee claims that they only really help to validate the origin of a container and tend to be more widely deployed by luxury food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and wellbeing brands.

“To outsmart quick-witted counterfeiters, manufacturers may need to deploy several tactics simultaneously to prevent brand value being diluted, including tamper evident bands, secure closures, snap buttons, barcoded labels and batch codes, and even chemical markers.”

For packaging moulders producing thin walled containers, caps and closures by the millions, cost effectiveness remains vital. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s El-Exis SP range typically achieves between three and five percent more productivity when benchmarked against other packaging machines on the market. Now in its fourth generation and always aligned to evolving market trends, the EL-Exis SP series is designed to withstand the higher stresses and injection pressures that are so critical in achieving repeatability in closures and thin walled packaging products, while maintaining comparable mechanical properties. Centralised monitoring of real time machine performance and energy consumption is equally critical to reducing machine downtime.

IML labels with unique identifiers, such as a QR code, holograms or tags, are other methods that can deter counterfeiting

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Seeley International industrial cooler wins two coveted awards Seeley International – world leading

resulting in significant savings of energy

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Evaporative Cooler Manufacturer are

over traditional cooling systems and

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outside air, significantly improving Indoor

highly prestigious awards in the UK. Both accolades have been given for our latest addition & innovation to the Climate Wizard

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Air Quality in the building, which these days is not a minor factor.

November. On this occasion, Seeley

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or big storage rooms, especially when

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through years of research and dedication

refrigerants to cool the air.

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which suits the sustainable needs of today

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technology and strengthens our

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years’ experience. Inspiron is a privately run, family business who take pride in everything related to weighing, labelling and inspection, focusing on quality, value for money, customer support and building lasting partnerships with our clients.

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to a much higher level than we ever

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cheeses, which are then exported

Total Label Printer. An Espera user for

device (to sort non-conforming packs)

worldwide. They replaced their existing

years, Granby invested in the latest

and EspromNG, a central software

Delford machine with an Espera Nova

technology to enable higher accuracy of

solution for database management

due to its high performance, excellent

label positioning, improved throughput

and reporting, which captures average

print quality, superior level of accuracy,

speeds and increasing OEE, using the latest 4.0 technology.

weight reports and production statistics.

ease of use and on-board Predictive Maintenance software which helps reduce unnecessary downtime.

Granby followed-up their initial

The ESPERA NOVA ES-R Automatic

machines with 7 x ES-M Manual Weigh

Weigh Price Labeller with Checkweigher

Price Labellers. This investment by

functionality is now installed at the

Granby in the new generation of Espera

creamery and being used to weigh and

machines shows a great commitment

label top and bottom flow wrapped

to the new Industry 4.0 Smart factory

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purchase of 2 x ESPERA NOVA ES-R

If you are looking to update your production lines with technical advanced weighing, labelling or inspection machinery, or simply need an advanced software solution, please get in touch and find out how we can help. www.inspiron-gb.com

INS-MD II

INS-CW

ES-R NOVA

Silverson Machines launch three Laboratory scale mixers including a Laboratory scale version of the Silverson Flashmix Powder/Liquid mixer With advances in design

requirements, Silverson has

and manufacturing

FMX5

technology, Silverson Machines have added three Laboratory

developed the new Verso UHS. The Verso UHS is an UltraHygienic version of the standard

mixers to their product range for

machine and is manufactured

high viscosity, hygienic and powder/

with Silverson-designed hygienic

liquid mixing applications.

single mechanical shaft seals, which can be converted to

The most exciting of the developments

hygienic double mechanical

in the range is the FMX5, a laboratory

shaft seals. It has a crevice-

scale version of Silverson’s production

free construction and is

scale Flashmix powder/liquid mixers.

designed for Cleaning-In-

The FMX5 provides a simple, effective

Place (CIP) and Sterilise-In-

and hygienic means of powder/liquid

Place (SIP) operation.

mixing on a Laboratory scale and is able to process higher viscosity mixes.

All three mixers can be supplied with a Vessel Package,

The FMX5 is suitable for small scale

comprising of a vessel, stand, valve

manufacturing and R&D work and

and pipework, and conversion kits are

offers an accurate means of predicting

available allowing the standard Verso

the performance of the production

to be upgraded to a Verso-HV and

scale Flashmix, making the scale-up

an FMX5, allowing further flexibility

process a simple task.

Offering proven performance on a wide range of powders including Gelatine, Guar Gum, Pectin, and Xanthan gum, as well as Sugars, flours, milk powder etc. the introduction of this new Powder/ Liquid mixer to the Silverson product ranges opens up the possibility of many more applications than were previously

within this new series of mixers.

The FMX5 provides a simple, effective and hygienic means of powder/liquid mixing on a Laboratory scale and is able to process higher viscosity mixes.

To find out more contact sales@silverson.co.uk

possible at laboratory scale.

For higher viscosity mixing at a laboratory scale Silverson has developed the Verso-HV, a pilot scale In-Line mixer which matches the capabilities of the production scale

products in the food industry including gums and thickening agents and Mayonnaise. Ideal for R&D and small scale production, the Verso-HV facilitates

Silverson HV In-Line mixers. The

easy scale up to Silverson’s

Verso-HV incorporates a unique and

production scale UHS-HV

innovative “pumping rotor” design that

Series In-Line mixers as it

substantially increases its self-pumping

is built to the same fine

capacity.

tolerances.

High flow rates are maintained as

For applications

viscosity rises, often eliminating the

with more

need for an additional feed pump

stringent and

when processing many higher viscosity

demanding hygiene

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Verso-HV

Powder/Liquid Mixers From Laboratory to Production Scale

Introducing the Silverson FMX5 Laboratory Scale Powder/Liquid mixer.

Silverson can now offer Powder/Liquid mixing solutions to customers mixing from the Laboratory to full scale production.

The FMX5 provides a simple, effective and hygienic means of powder/liquid mixing on a laboratory scale and provides an accurate and easy means of predicting the performance of the Flashmix in the laboratory.

For more information please visit: www.silverson.co.uk Email: sales@silverson.co.uk • Telephone: (+44) 1494 786331

NSK Life-Lube® bearings drive cost-saving improvements in food plants NSK’s Life-Lube® bearing units are proving increasingly popular in the food and beverage industry, and with good reason. These advanced bearings combine the corrosion-resistant properties of Silver-Lube® housings with the excellent sealing and lubricating properties of Molded-Oil inserts. LifeLube® units are specifically for use in sectors where contact with water and process fluids is unavoidable, and where excellent chemical resistance and long lubrication life are primary requirements.

By taking advantage of the benefits available, food and beverage plants can tap into considerable savings from reduced downtime and maintenance costs.

Astute design engineering means Life-Lube® bearing units (comprising a housing and bearing insert) are adept at withstanding the often harsh operating conditions of food and beverage plants, while simultaneously preventing any contamination of the processing environment to meet strict hygiene regulations.

CORROSION RESISTANCE Primary among the design considerations is the unit’s housing material: thermoplastic polyester (PBT), which is highly resistant to corrosion.

In conjunction with Molded-Oil bearing inserts and nitrile rubber seals, this design guarantees good chemical resistance and long service life.

In particular, the polymer housing not only eliminates any risk of contamination from painted or coated surfaces, but its smooth finish prevents dirt adhesion and reduces wash-down time.

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NSK’s Life-Lube® bearing units are ideal for many food plant applications, including cutting lines. Photo: alterfalter/Shutterstock

NSK has taken great care to ensure the design of its Life-Lube® bearing units are free of crevices and ‘bug traps’ that could harbour mould or bacteria.

Complementing the housing is the stainless steel insert, which delivers improved corrosion resistance for wet environments. Moreover, the MoldedOil insert cavity contains a lifetime of lubricating oil and polyolefin resin that means no re-lubrication is required for

SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS

annual cost savings in maintenance

A major snack food producer is among

labour, replacement bearings and lost

those now taking advantage of LifeLube® bearing units. Previously, the company was experiencing frequent bearing failures on its cutter line, so it requested the assistance of NSK to help reveal the root cause.

NSK analysed the failed bearings and reviewed the application as part of its AIP Added Value Programme. By following a process map survey of the site, it was evident that extensive grease washout had been taking place

the lifetime of the product.

following production line washdowns.

Another important feature for the food

costly unplanned downtime, the plant

and beverage industry is the flinger seal,

was replacing the bearings every six

which prevents the ingress of bacteria

weeks as part of preventative planned

and protects the Molded-Oil filled cavity.

maintenance, but failures would often

There is also no potential for lubricant

occur beforehand.

To help keep the line running and avoid

leaks.

BACTERIA-FREE

NSK engineers recommended replacing the existing bearings with Life-Lube®

NSK has taken great care to ensure the

housed units, commencing a trial on

design of its Life-Lube® bearing units

one production line. One year later,

are free of crevices and ‘bug traps’

the units were still performing well

that could harbour mould or bacteria.

with no failures, delivering substantial

production time. Due to this success, the food plant is currently adopting Life-Lube® bearing units on its two other production lines.

Today, the plant enjoys many other benefits of Life-Lube® bearing units, which include a spherical housing seat and spherical outer ring that allows for any initial misalignment on mounting, and the availability of various locking methods as standard to ensure close-fit shaft mounting. In addition, quiet and efficient running comes courtesy of super-finished raceways.

This success story is one of an increasing number across the food and beverage industry, where plants are discovering that the combination of thermoplastic housing, special nitrile rubber seals, stainless-steel bearing material and Molded-Oil lubricant makes the Life-Lube® range ideal for wet and/or contaminated environments. www.nskeurope.com

As a result, the bearings are ideal for food manufacturing environments that involve dust (dry or wet), water (spray or submerged) and wet abrasive contamination, as well as temperatures up to 80°C. Life-Lube® bearing units are also suitable for use in some starchbased environments, as well as those involving low temperatures, down to -18°C. The suitability of Life-Lube® bearing units for food applications is vast, encompassing tasks that include primary (cutting and mixing), secondary (moulding), conveying, inspection, heating and packaging processes, while beverage applications include bottle moulding, filling, sealing, inspection and packing. In these operating environments, Life-Lube® will resist excessive moisture, washdown chemicals and contamination, all while operating at continuous high speeds if required. The speed factor is maximal dn = 12 x 104 ( dn =bore diameter in mm x speed in rpm).

A cutaway section of an NSK’s Life-Lube® bearing unit, showing the stainless steel insert and Molded-Oil lubrication. Photo: NSK

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8 Reasons for selecting an Air Operated Diaphragm Pump for your Food Transfer Application Selecting a food transfer pump can be

Hygienic Pump Design

difficult. When there’s a possibility of changing viscosity, requirement for hygienic design, gentle handling to ensure products remain as designed and a hazardous environment, selecting a unit can be a difficult choice!

One overlooked pump design is an Air Operated Diaphragm Pump. Its simplicity in design – a central air exchanger driving a piston back and forth compressing each diaphragm to deliver fluid provides many benefits.

Here are 8 reasons why an Air Operated Diaphragm Pump may be the best solution for your food transfer application:

RUN DRY

hygienic design for cleaning via CIP with

As this design of pump is constructed

rotating pump head for draining another

without an internal mechanical seal,

version can be selected. All with a variety

when operated without fluid- unlike other

of sanitary diaphragms, available as

pump designs it does not sustain damage

conductive for flammable liquid handling

enabling it to be left unattended, as well as

(ATEX).

not being sensitive to dry matter.

HIGH FLOW RATE Due to the speed in which both diaphragms can be filled and compressed, air operated diaphragm pumps deliver one of the highest flowrates possible for viscous fluids

SELF PRIMING & SOLID HANDLING Pumps can prime up to 6M, and handle suspended solids without clogging.

Designs are available to handle some

GENTLE CONVEYING OF PRODUCT The working motion of an AOD pump is gentle meaning product consistency remains unchanged. However when an air regulator is installed, pumping speed can

solids without damage.

be slowed reducing any shear.

output is often unrivalled.

GRADES OF FINISH TO MATCH YOUR PROCESS

SIMPLICITY OF MAINTENANCE

UNAFFECTED BY VISCOSITY

Not only are pumps available in a

without compromise to flow rate. Capable of delivering up to 54,000L/hour its high

Positive displacement design ensures that

multitude of materials but also a variety

pumping performance remains regardless

of Stainless Steels. For example if there

of viscosity. Internal components act as

is a hygienic application where the only

valves ensuring fluid output is maintained

requirement is material type - Stainless

across a variety of thick or thin fluids and

Steel can be provided. If polished stainless

temperatures.

or complete accredited (3A or EHEDG)

Due to wetted parts consisting of a few components maintenance is often quick, uncomplicated, requires little expertise, with low risk of damage during reassembly.

The above mentioned benefits highlight why these pumps are used for fluids ranging from Whisky to Sauces, Creams and Gels with very little maintenance, or downtime.

If you have a food or beverage application and are unsure of the right solution, contact us to see how we can help.

Visit www.northridgepumps.com, Email: Sales@northridgepumps.com or contact

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AOD Pump Design

us on 01773 302 660.

We’re pump specialists, so you don’t need to be

Sanitary Pumps Engineered for Your Process Optimise performance with specialist support

Whether you’re dealing with clogging, separation, downtime, or other issue it’s costly. Time wasted troubleshooting and lower production mean missed targets and less profit. A sanitary pump is the solution but choosing the right one feels like stepping into a minefield. You know what you need it to do but with so many options, it’s difficult to know which is best for your process and parameters. ++ Accelerated Accelerated stator stator wear wear ++ Clogging Clogging ++ Changes Changes to to fluid fluid consistency consistency ++ Clean-in-place Clean-in-place and and sterilise-in-place sterilise-in-place hygiene hygiene issues issues ++ Crushing Crushing of of sensitive sensitive products products ++ Inconsistency Inconsistency in in finished finished product product ++ Inaccurate Inaccurate transfer transfer of of flavourings flavourings or or ingredients ingredients ++ Liquid Liquid separation separation ++ Seal Seal wear wear or or failure failure

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Our Our expert expert engineers engineers understand understand your your process process and and guide guide you you through through the the options, options, so so you you can can confidently confidently select select the the most most suitable suitable sanitary sanitary pump. pump.

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EXAMPLE PRODUCTS: ++ Abrasive Abrasive mixtures mixtures ++ Creams, Creams, milk milk & & ice ice cream cream ++ Edible Edible oils oils & & fats fats ++ Fish Fish & & meat meat ++ Fruits Fruits eg. eg. cooked cooked apples, apples, plums, plums, berries, berries, grapes grapes ++ Grains Grains & & seeds seeds ++ Pastes Pastes & & purees purees ++ Syrups, Syrups, juices juices & & alcohols alcohols ++ Vegetables Vegetables & & peelings peelings ++ Waste Waste eg. eg. trimmings, trimmings, packaging packaging & & offcuts offcuts ++ Sheer Sheer sensitive sensitive liquids liquids ++ Solid Solid laden laden or or viscous viscous mixtures mixtures

of water/steam quality assurance and control in the A AU UG GU US S TTThe 2 22 2 ,,importance 2 20 0 11 9 9 food and drink processing sector.

Water Water supply supply and and quality quality is is of of paramount paramount importance importance to to the the food food and and beverage beverage processing processing industry. industry. Water Water and and steam steam are are used used in in many many direct direct food food contact contact applications. applications. They They can can be be used used as as aa raw raw ingredient, ingredient, by by direct direct injection, injection, and and for for temperature temperature control. control.

Quality Quality control, control, HS&E HS&E and and plant plant integrity integrity all all rely rely on on aa water/steam water/steam supply supply that that is is consistent, consistent, safe safe and and conforming conforming to to industry industry standard. standard. The The consequences consequences of of inadequate inadequate water water quality quality can can have have significant significant effects, effects, not not only only on on quality quality and and food food safety, safety, but but also also on on the the longevity longevity of of plant plant and and efficiency efficiency of of the the process. process.

Effective Effective process process design design is is essential, essential, and and to to aa large large extent extent the the process process determines determines product product safety safety and and quality. quality. The The design design also also has has aa direct direct impact impact on on plant plant lifecycle lifecycle and and optimisation. optimisation.

Poor Poor design design can can be be both both financially financially and and reputationally reputationally damaging, damaging, especially especially if if the the consequence consequence is is an an inferior inferior product. product. It It is is in in everyone’s everyone’s interest interest to to ensure ensure quality quality and and process process efficiency efficiency are are maintained. maintained.

"The only way to truly verify water or steam quality is the use of ‘realtime’ continuous measurement."

Many Many conventional conventional systems systems verify verify water water and and steam steam quality quality by by grab-sampling, grab-sampling, followed followed by by laboratory laboratory tests. tests.

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This This can can be be achieved achieved through through aa well-maintained well-maintained control control system, system, in in

conjunction conjunction with with high high accuracy accuracy steam steam and and water water analysis analysis system system (SWAS).

(SWAS). Installation Installation of of SWAS SWAS will will give give you you real-time, real-time, continuous continuous measurement measurement to to ensure ensure your your process process is is controlled controlled within within specification specification to to ensure ensure reliable reliable and and repeatable repeatable production, production, reduced reduced waste, waste, less less downtime downtime and and ultimately ultimately increased increased consumer consumer confidence confidence in in the the product. product.

Bradford Bradford based based engineering engineering consultants consultants IMA IMA Limited Limited have have been been partners partners with with German German based based SWAS SWAS manufacturer manufacturer Dr Dr Thiedig Thiedig GmbH GmbH & & Co Co KG KG for for several several years years offering, offering, consultation consultation and and procurement procurement services services for for the the Oil Oil and and Energy Energy sector. sector. This This could could be be anything anything from from initial initial application application suitability suitability consultation consultation to to lifecycle lifecycle and and project project management. management. We We are are excitedly excitedly extending extending this this knowledge knowledge base base and and technology technology into into the the food food and and drinks drinks production production sector. sector. For For an an obligation obligation free free consultation consultation on on how how we we can can help help to to improve improve your your process process efficiency efficiency through through better better measurement measurement and and control, control, please please contact contact us us on on info@ima.co.uk info@ima.co.uk ,, phone phone 01943 01943 878877 878877 or or visit visit our our webpage webpage on on www.ima.co.uk www.ima.co.uk

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Sparc checkweigher saves free-from bakers ‘dough’ We’ve got a crisis on our hands! The

Graham, European Sales Manager for

variables must be factored in to

recent free-from boom in pop-culture,

Sparc Systems explains.

maintain batch-to-batch consistency.

allergies, has led to free-from products

Free-from products typically

Inspecting up to 12,000 dough pieces

becoming increasingly integrated into

use expensive ingredients in the

per hour, Sparc Systems’ Hestia Dough

people’s daily diets. But with prices of

manufacturing process; some

Checkweigher provides free-from

key ingredients used in a range of free-

costing 2-3 times more than

bakers with unparalleled weighing

from products soaring dramatically, this

their conventional counterparts.

precision and speed.

industry, worth an estimated £652m to

Additionally, due to rising allergens,

the UK, needs to adapt and eliminate

segregated production zones

Producing high quality and tasty

costly giveaway.

are critical to eliminate cross

gluten-free bread with comparable

contamination. Even more essential

volumes and texture requires a degree

Rice flour is an integral part of gluten-

given the introduction of ‘Natasha’s

of experimentation using different

free bread, cakes, baby food and

law’ this October.

flour substitutes. When the perfect

on top of a growing epidemic of food

desserts. With the cost of it rising

free-from dough and process has

by 26%, bakers are scrambling for

Understanding the processing

been achieved, the next challenge is

a solution to keep production costs

formulations in all free-from products

maintaining a consistent weight and

as low as possible. This is where

is vital. In free-from bakery categories,

bake.

checkweighing comes in as Charlie

for example, several processing

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Sourcing alternatives to wheat, barley and rye is high cost, making repeatable weight precision even more critical for free-from bakeries Repeatably delivering a weight accuracy of 0.5 grams, the automated Hestia Dough Checkweigher can save specialist free-from bakers thousands of pounds

can cost over 150% more than

and data capture software, the robust

conventional breads. There are often

Raptor checkweigher further supports

20 or more ingredients within a free-

the rapidly expanding free-from

from bread recipe. Placing even greater

industry to mitigate costly product

emphasis on tightly controlling waste.”

giveaway. Targeting operational inefficiencies, the Raptor series reduces

Automated dough checkweighing

unnecessary rejections and waste whilst

allows for individual pieces that are

helping to maintain brand reputation.

off target weight to be removed and reworked, as well as providing

“A common approach when prices

corrective feedback to the dough

escalate is to reduce the sizes of packs

divider. The result is a rapid payback on

to counteract the rising raw material

machinery investment.

costs. For premium free-from products

every day.

it places even greater pressure on the “Sourcing alternatives to wheat, barley

need to adhere to accurate net weights,”

Connected to an automated upstream

and rye is high cost, making repeatable

Charlie emphasises.

free-from dough dividing line, if a piece

weight precision even more critical for

of dough is under or overweight by as

free-from bakeries,” reports Charlie.

little as 0.5 grams, the Hestia Dough

“Harnessing the power of smart checkweighing technology is rapidly

Checkweigher automatically rejects

Price volatility for premium ingredients,

becoming a critical part of the inspection

it. Simultaneously, the machine’s

combined with the well documented

mix. This ensures consumers continue

advanced fibre optic-controlled

global supply chain challenges, was

to have the choice of affordable free-

software communicates back to the

part of the rationale behind the

from products that don’t compromise

dough divider in real time to adjust the

launch of Fortress and Sparc’s Raptor

their wellbeing and dietary needs,” he

position of the blade for the next batch.

Checkweigher series. Using high-

concludes.

end weighing algorithms alongside Charlie expands: “Free-from ingredients

sophisticated automated adjustment

www.sparc-systems.com

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Lasers Support Digital Manufacturing In Carton Production The traditional methods of manufacturing folding cartons can often be complex and time consuming.

Each stage in the process, from artwork approval by the brand owner, through printing, die cutting, finishing, and shipping tends to be performed in isolation. This can often lead to large quantities of work in progress and multiple set-ups to change from one product to another.

However, the flexibility and power of lasers makes it possible to streamline these processes and operations into a single digital production line, which delivers the highest levels of productivity, and even allows the production of different product variants, on the fly.

The CartonsInMinutes® process is capable of producing intricate shapes on demand Several different sized and shaped folding cartons can be produced on a single sheet, optimising material usage.

Furthermore, lasers offer the ability to combine multiple processes in a single run, which means cutting, scoring, perforating, and etching can all be done

CartonsInMinutes® is an automated

using the same system in one step as

process for laser cutting and scoring

opposed to many. These factors all lead

folding carton materials into stacks

to reduce lead times, setup, and tooling

of cartons ready for folding and

costs.

gluing. The ability to link the individual manufacturing process digitally within LasX’s CartonsInMinutes® digital manufacturing process, makes it possible to produce only what is needed, when it is needed. Eliminating unnecessary work in progress, set up times and product handling reduces both manufacturing timescales and

The CartonsInMinutes® process is a specific configuration for LasX’s digital finishing equipment solutions designed to meet the needs of the folding carton market. LasX’s LaserSharp® equipment uses patented laser control software and advanced vision technology to assure precise, repeatable cut-to-print

costs.

registration. Instant job change at

From a product designer’s perspective,

through programming or by reading

removing the constraints imposed by

the printed bar codes. These digital

the mechanical die-sets traditionally

manufacturing systems, which are

used in carton production offers greater

capable of using either sheet fed or roll

degrees of freedom. In addition to the

fed material, are scalable to meet the

product artwork, each item is located

needs of any production environment.

with fiducials and identified by a bar

Systems can be configured with up to

code - originating from a layered PDF

two 1000W lasers to perform mixed

file - containing the cut and scoring

converting operations while achieving

information required by the laser.

throughput speeds as high as 15,000

Complex, variable, and nested shapes

cartons per hour, still with instant order

can all be created whilst matching digital

/ product changeover capabilities in

printing speeds.

continuous production runs.

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production speed is accomplished either

Using LasX’s CartonsInMinutes® process, finished cartons can be available for shipping within minutes of final customer design and artwork approval Following printing and laser processing, automation also aids in the digital manufacturing workflow. Pick-andplace robots, positioned after the laser-processing module, identify each piece and stack, sort, rotate and / or shingle them as required. By organising the finished parts using automation, significant time-savings can be realised. The laser-processed pieces can then be directly sent to additional finishing processes such as folder-gluers and then packaged.

Multiple conveyor belts can be used at the end of a laser-processing module to send different products to various stations.

LasX’s CartonsInMinutes® process and technology described in this article are available from Bromsgrove based TLM Laser, who are the UK and Ireland distributors for LasX Industries, a technology and industry leader in high performance production class laser converting systems and services. TLM Laser also offers a comprehensive range of Laser processing systems for cutting, welding, marking, engraving, cleaning, 3D additive layer manufacturing, plus laser safety equipment. www.tlm-laser.com

+44(0)1527 959 099 +49 69 247 420 750

CartonsInMinutes

®

Using LasX Cutting Edge Laser Technology TLM Laser offer a comprehensive range of LasX laser technologies which make it possible to digitally link individual manufacturing processes to produce only what you need when it is needed.

• Optimise production workflow and output of folding cartons • Streamline operations with continuous digital workflow for laser converting and robotic material handling • Leverage instant order change capabilities at production speeds - by job queue or machine vision technology

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Güntner launches new air cooler New Güntner mini compact air cooler packs punch in small package The Mini COMPACT Air Cooler caters to the cooling requirements in small grocery shops, restaurants, canteens, and similar small-scale use cases.

It measures only 124 mm in height, making it Güntner’s flattest air cooler to date.

Users can take full advantage of the cooler’s compact size thanks to its downwardpointing fans, which allow it to be mounted flush against the ceiling.

Users can take full advantage of the cooler’s compact size thanks to its downward-pointing fans, which allow it to be mounted flush against the ceiling.

Maximising the available storage space isn’t the only benefit offered by this kind of installation: It also improves hygiene by preventing dirt from accumulating on top of the cooler.

In addition, the Mini COMPACT Air Cooler’s inside needs the occasional cleaning and maintenance. This is made easy by the fold-away tray – which can be opened for convenient access by simply removing two screws – as well as the small number of

individual parts, smooth surfaces, and plug-connected fans. These features make it possible to keep the cooler up and running with minimal effort and downtime.

Importantly, the cooler’s simplicity does in no way detract from its effectiveness: Compared to conventional air coolers, its energyefficient design including optimised defrost heating cuts costs by up to 30 % for ventilation and 50 % for defrosting.

The high-quality aluminium casing is powder-coated to prevent corrosion.

Güntner offers ten Mini COMPACT Air Cooler variants ranging from 0.4 to 2.2 kW output for use with HFCs, CO2, or flammable refrigerants. Each variant comes with a terminal box wired ready for connection and a three-year warranty. Sales will start in Europe from January 2022.

For more information about Güntner brand, visit www.guntner.com or contact us.

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THE LIGHTLINE FLOWPACKER

NO MORE REASON TO PUT DECISIONS ON ICE.

The lightline machines from Schubert can be delivered quickly and are especially attractive in terms of price. With the preconfigured machines, customers can adapt more flexibly to market trends and significantly speed up their time-to-market.

The LIGHTLINE FLOWPACKER is a flow-wrapping machine with robot-supported pick & place infeed and packs a wide variety of products in conventional and sustainable films. It offers an affordable and and highly flexible way to automate packaging processes with the most efficient technology on the market while ensuring the highest availability and packaging quality.

The world’s leading FMCG and private label manufacturers rely on Schubert. www.schubert.group

FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS OR TRAYS INTO FLOWPACKS.

CompAir launches dynamic new compressors in D-Series range CompAir has announced its latest oil-free

electronics industries. No oil is used in

savings compared to conventional

rotary screw compressors as part of its

the compression elements, neither for

compressor control, the simple, virtually-

new D-Series range, delivering reliability,

sealing or lubricating the rotors, nor for

maintenance free HPM® motor has

dynamic efficiency, lower operating costs,

cooling the compression process directly,

60% fewer components than a standard

and high-quality oil-free compressed air.

reducing the risk of costly downtime and

induction version. It has no bearings,

contaminated products.

pulleys, gears, or motor shaft seals

The range covers air and water-cooled

to wear out, leak or need replacing,

models from 37 to 75 kW and is available

For RS models, the combination of

meaning reduced service time and spend.

in both fixed and regulated speeds (RS)

variable speed operation and hybrid

The motor also requires less power at

delivering ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 0

permanent magnet (HPM®) motor

start-up (95% efficiency at start-up)

certified 100% oil-free air for the most

delivers ultra-efficient performance and

compared to other VSD compressors and

critical applications, e.g. within the food

lower energy costs. Offering best-in-

never operates unloaded thanks to an

and beverage, pharmaceutical, textile, and

class efficiency and 30% or more energy

unlimited number of starts and stops.

D37 D37

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D75RS

Enhanced reliability is another key benefit

temperature, reducing unplanned

ranges from 7 to 10 bar and volume flow

of the new D-Series range compressors.

shutdowns caused by high heat, and

between 3 to 13 m3/min, CompAir’s new

Stainless steel components, dual-vented

increasing productivity. Main components

D-Series oil-free solutions can be relied

seals, and precision machined rotors

are also easy to access, with no special

on to provide consistent, cost-effective

with advanced Ultracoat™ prevent

tools required, ensuring servicing is a

and virtually maintenance-free high-

downstream contamination due to

hassle-free process.

quality compressed air. D-Series range

corrosion, while ensuring a trouble-free

compressors are also offered with an The D-Series compressors feature iConn

extensive range of options to suit a user’s

as standard, too. A smart, proactive

unique requirements. For example, our

airend with precision machined gears,

real-time online monitoring service

Energy Recovery System (ERS Ready)

oversized bearings, stainless steel air

that allows operators to manage the

is one option for both fixed and variable

seals, and unique labyrinth oil seal

performance of the system through

speed units. This sees compressor

design to eliminate the risk of internal

invaluable data statistics and insights,

operating heat, usually lost to the

leaks. Meanwhile, an intuitive Xe system

iConn will alert users should a potential

atmosphere, recovered and repurposed

controller with integrated speed control,

issue with the compressed air system

for applications such as hot water,

remote communications capability, and

arise. Furthermore, PureCARE, a specially

heating, and industrial processes. This not

extensive events history, enables users

designed service plan for the CompAir

only leads to huge savings but plays an

and owners to optimise and improve

oil-free product range, will ensure

important role in contributing towards a

compressor performance.

uninterrupted and uncontaminated

company’s sustainability goals and green

compressed air based on an extended

credentials.”

and long-lasting operation.

The range also features a robust

Furthermore, whereas air compressors are generally designed to operate in an environment where the temperature remains between 5°C and 40°C, the new D-Series range from CompAir is able to

warranty of 6 years. Each PureCARE service plan can be tailored to an operator’s specific application and includes CompAir genuine spare parts.

withstand the harshest environments

David Bruchof, Oil-Free Product Manager,

and 46°C maximum ambient

said: “Capable of delivering pressure

For more information on the latest 37 to 75 kW D-Series range from CompAir, please visit: https://www.compair. com/en-gb/two-stage-oil-free-screwcompressors

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Digitalisation in drive technology: Customer added value from drive data Predictive maintenance is the systematic continuation of condition maintenance with the aim of proactively maintaining machinery and equipment and detecting changes, reducing downtimes and increasing the efficiency of the entire plant. A status-oriented maintenance replaces the traditional time-based maintenance.

Especially for drive systems in demanding production environments where industrial gear unit installations are usually used in sensitive applications and their failure can cause severe damage, for example in intralogistics, the food industry or the heavy duty sector, condition monitoring supplements the triad of gear unit, electric motor and frequency inverter with improved safety and reliability.

This is where condition monitoring for

Fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data by the intelligent PLC in the NORD drive technology forms the basis for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is a key factor for oil ageing in gear

directly shift into the drive. In smaller

units. This information in combination

production areas, this scalability offers

with available gear unit parameters

the possibility to gain first experiences

and specific operational parameters

before reorganising the plant. There are

condition data in the inverter’s own PLC

make it possible to precisely calculate

three configuration levels available. At

and pre-process it together with data

the oil change time. A physical

the first level, the drive unit PLC only

of connected sensors and actuators.

temperature sensor is not required.

performs the drive monitoring. The drive

The result of the pre-processing or

The pre-processing of drive data

parameters are pre-processed in the

the complete data can be optionally

takes place in the NORD frequency

PLC and communicated to the higher

transmitted to an edge device. There,

inverter’s integrated PLC that is used

level control system that is responsible

data of all subsystems is managed

as an evaluation unit. The customer

for drive and process control. At the

and evaluated. It is then available as

can access the calculated data via all

medium level, the PLC integrates the

pre-selected and edited smart data for

common interfaces.

drive control and also runs drive-related

predictive maintenance comes into play: Based on intelligent algorithms and software in an IIoT environment, the networked drive units can collect their

further use and clear visualisation.

functions. At the higher configuration

DATA ANALYSIS INSTEAD OF JUST DATA READING

THE RIGHT PLC SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR EACH SOLUTION

A concrete application example is

The drive equipment can be optionally

control unit, a local data management

the sensorless determination of the

extended and adjusted to the respective

without internet connection can

optimum oil change time based on

automation task. Customers can select

optionally apply the data.

the oil temperature. This is based

what tasks (drive monitoring, drive

on the fact that the oil temperature

control, process control) they want to

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level, the inverter PLC completely replaces the higher level control system.

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