Food Manufacturing

Hygienic 2-way bellows control valve for small flow rates

With the Type 2380 Bürkert proves that it is possible to combine standard features with custom options in one advanced valve concept. The compact bellows control valve with a hygienic design for neutral and aggressive media opens up possibilities for numerous applications, including innovative modular options.

15th August 2016

Cable-to-cable connector hood offers speedy installation

Harting is introducing a new cable-to-cable industrial connector hood which offers secure moisture protection to the IP67 and IP69K, allowing the speedy installation and easy retrofitting of flexible, food-safe cable extensions to be carried out in the food and beverage industry.

15th August 2016

New pump with 3A and EHEDG Type EL Class I certification

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group is launching the MasoSine Certa pump that has been designed to set a new benchmark in clean pumping for food and beverage industry applications.

10th August 2016

Staying on track to success

As racehorses and show jumpers continue to command huge prices and stakes, it’s essential they are in tiptop shape, and this is where Invertek’s Optidrive P2 has helped an Irish-based company specialising in selling equine water treadmills.

1st August 2016

Retail innovations ripen demand for fresh produce automation

With customer's quality expectations continually increasing, Pacepacker Services continues to revolutionise how fresh food producers use robotics to improve efficiency in their packing facilities. Among the most recent innovations is a range of fully integrated turnkey systems that can be interlocked into existing lines and specifically address the issue of fresh produce wastage.

27th July 2016

Miniature cartridge valves for space-constrained applications

The Fluid Control Division of the Automation Group of Parker Hannifin is extending its portfolio of cartridge valves with the introduction of a range of new miniature solenoid valves. The C7, C15 and C21 series are available in either 2-way or 3-way configurations and deliver faster response times and longer service life compared to competing technologies in a wide range of applications in markets such as industrial equipment, food and beverage processing and transportation.

27th July 2016

Fast, reliable switching without pneumatics

Two new types in the product family of electromotive process valves expand Bürkert's range of actuator components. After introducing the Type 3360 and 3361 control valves, the company is now presenting the Type 3320 (angle seat valve) and Type 3321 (globe valve) electromotive on/off valves. These shut-off valves set new standards with respect to performance, reliability and cost effectiveness and are ideal for applications without compressed air supply.

25th July 2016

High-density, defect-free PZT components from Morgan

Morgan Advanced Materials is introducing high-density, defect-free Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) ceramic components to its established technical ceramics portfolio. By precisely modifying one of its innovative core processes to optimise microstructural control and enable enhanced machining, Morgan has been able to reimagine its popular soft and hard piezoelectric ceramic materials to create high-density variants, which comprise grain sizes between 2 and 4um and pores below 3um.

15th July 2016

Coding that flexes to pouch packaging future

In recent years packaging trends have involved issues such as size, ease of opening, increased use of sustainable material and the ability to market products on pack. With demographic trends shifting towards more people living in big cities, packaging for urban-dwellers has had to address the 1-2 person size households and the increase in food-to-go eating habits. Shelf appeal is also a hugely important issue - and fully printable packages with the potential to incorporate attractive graphics and bold colours have an advantage.

22nd June 2016

Seals that deal with extreme performance from SKF

SKF has developed a highly effective collection of seals for extreme conditions, based on a range of advanced materials. The SKF Spectraseal products are custom-designed for each application and machined from advanced polymeric materials including PTFE, UHMWPE, PEEK, PPS, PA and POM.