Food Manufacturing

Stainless steel drive products suit outdoor and hygienic tasks

Machinery such as that used to prepare meat and poultry, beverages, dairy, fruit, vegetables and tobacco usually consists of a mix of high aseptic and low aseptic modules. In the high aseptic areas washdown with high pressure jets is needed. This in turn means surfaces that will not corrode and without dirt traps. Lenze now offers a solution for these applications in the form of both standard AC motors and servo motors in stainless steel.

16th July 2008

Locking gas spring simplifies design of concealed elements

SKF has launched the latest addition to its Stabilus LIFT-O-MAT range of gas springs. The LIFT-O-MAT PTL features an internal mechanical lock in the compressed position, opening up new opportunities for designers looking for a simple way to create concealed elements and storage areas into furniture and specialised products, which can then be revealed quickly and easily with just a light push.

16th July 2008

Optical sensors gain EHEDG certification

With its 'wash-down' and 'hygiene' design sensor series, Leuze electronic supplies devices capable of withstanding the ever more frequent and intensive cleaning and disinfection cycles demanded by a growing number of different industries. In addition to protection ratings IP67 and IP69K, ECOLAB certification and also Leuze electronic's own self-imposed CleanProof+ standards, the 53 series is now also certified to EHEDG.

1st July 2008

Ultrasonic forked sensor achieves higher processing speed

Leuze Mayser says the latest addition to the Leuze electronic ultrasonic forked sensor range has been developed to a new level, offering what is claimed to be the highest processing speed and reliability of any ultrasonic forked sensor, coupled with outstanding handling simplicity.

1st July 2008

Levelling feet and accessories at very competitive prices

Rencol is launching a new range of levelling feet and accessories at extremely competitive prices. The high-quality feet are available in a wide range of plastic and metal materials ranging from polypropylene and nylon through to stainless steel and die cast zinc.

24th June 2008

New ranges of sealed stainless steel drive products

Techdrives is launching a new range of stainless steel drive products including motors, geared motors, actuators and couplings. Typical applications are in the food and beverage industry, but also in machinery used outdoors. Here ingress of water from washdown or environmental conditions can cause expensive downtime. These drive products are designed with high-integrity seals and minimal dirt traps to cut maintenance and increase plant availability.

18th June 2008

Easy-to-use AC drives cope with harsh environments

Vacon is introducing the new Vacon X product line. This range of easy-to-use AC drives is designed for harsh environments, enduring dirt, dust, humidity and liquids. The Vacon X series is targeted at the food and beverage industry, material handling and water and waste water treatment industries, but is suitable for all tough industrial applications.

18th June 2008

Increase productivity and cut the cost of orbital welding

ESAB says that orbital welding can be carried out more productively and at lower cost by using new additions to its Aristo range. In conjunction with suitable welding heads, the three Aristo power sources can help produce high-quality tube welds for applications in the food, beverage, dairy, chemical, pharmaceutical/biochemistry, semiconductor, aerospace, shipbuilding and general engineering industries.

16th June 2008

Poly-steel chain needs no lube

Renold has launched a new poly-steel chain that requires no lubrication, has no metal-on-metal contact and is therefore able to operate even if submerged under water. The new Syno PC Chain is an addition to Renold's extensive range of Syno chain products designed as solutions for applications where lubrication is either difficult or undesirable.

12th June 2008

Rotary lobe pumps suit hygienic applications

Mono NOV has launched a new range of hygienic rotary lobe pumps that has been specifically developed to significantly improve processing quality and efficiency for food and beverage manufacturers. The Luna range of rotary lobe pumps consists of high efficiency positive displacement pumps, which feature a modular and simple design that minimises maintenance requirements and delivers a long reliable life.