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Hydraulic power for innovative milking systems

Hydraulic power for innovative milking systems

Parker Hannifin, has supplied a bespoke hydraulic drive solution to Fullwood, the leading manufacturer of milking machines and milk storage equipment, for use with its innovative rotary milking systems. The Parker products are enabling the machines to offer increased productivity, as well as simplifying maintenance.

11th May 2007
Customised IPC meets food filling machine needs

Customised IPC meets food filling machine needs

A customised industrial PC with a remote operator panel has eliminated the frequent breakdowns on a food filling machine.

11th May 2007
Helping the food industry comply with ATEX changes

Helping the food industry comply with ATEX changes

Elfab has been helping the food industry to comply with changes to the ATEX Directive. All existing hazardous area workplaces in use prior to 30 June 2003 had to meet ATEX's appropriate minimum requirements by 1 July 2006. While industries handling common explosible dusts were already aware of the impending deadline, those working with other materials - including malt and grain - also became subject to the changes.

11th May 2007
Videographic data recorders now store batch data

Videographic data recorders now store batch data

Obtaining complete production records for individual batches has been made simple with the addition of batch recording functionality to ABB's SM series videographic data recorders. Capable of being field-upgraded to any installed ABB SM1000, 2000 or 3000 videographic recorder, the batch add-on is useful, for example, in heat treatment and food and beverage industries where batches of product may be subjected to multiple production processes.

7th May 2007
Enclosure cooling units are ATEX-certified

Enclosure cooling units are ATEX-certified

Rittal's TopTherm Plus enclosure cooling units are now available with ATEX 22 certification, allowing them to be safely operated in environments where a cloud of combustible dust could possibly occur.

7th May 2007
Pressure transmitter gains EHEDG certification

Pressure transmitter gains EHEDG certification

Wika's SA-11 pressure transmitter is now certified in accordance with EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) by the Technical University of Munich/Weihenstephan. Thanks to this certification, the range of applications for the SA-11 pressure transmitter in hygienic applications has been significantly widened.

29th April 2007
New diaphragm materials improve pressure switch life

New diaphragm materials improve pressure switch life

A range of compact, low-cost pressure switches are set to benefit from newly-developed diaphragm materials that improve the life of the switches and enhance their performance, particularly in food handling equipment and steam generation applications.

23rd April 2007
The first ATEX fixed-mount IR camera with web interface

The first ATEX fixed-mount IR camera with web interface

Hawk IR International is announcing its latest groundbreaking infrared safety technology - the Ex|CAM AF series ATEX-certified infrared camera. Based on patent-pending technology, the Ex|CAM AF series cameras can detect potential failures within explosive atmospheres and it can be controlled from anywhere in the world via a secure web interface.

19th April 2007
New food-grade greases cope with low temperatures

New food-grade greases cope with low temperatures

SKF is adding two new greases to its range of lubrication products for the food and beverage industry. The latest grades are designed to increase uptime, extend component service life and cut maintenance costs, particularly where harsh environments can cause corrosion of mechanical components, and bearings must operate under high loads.

18th April 2007
Actuator delivers benefits of electronics and pneumatics

Actuator delivers benefits of electronics and pneumatics

SMAC has developed and patented an innovative concept for delivering the speed, accuracy and repeatability of electronic actuators, but with the force capability of pneumatics.

12th April 2007
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