Hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes require sensors that meet the most stringent requirements. Leuze makes this possible with sensor series intended for the food industry and with its many years of application know-how.

Meeting the needs of applications in the food processing industry, the nEDC300 from Edwards Vacuum is the latest iteration of mono claw vacuum pumps which boasts a range of inventive attributes that boost performance, minimise noise levels, improve reliability and facilitate on-site maintenance.

Servo motors play important roles in the food industries, with applications including forming, filling, sealing and positioning. Given the cost of machinery downtime, monitoring the condition of motors is key, and OMRON has launched the K7DD-PQ Series for just that.

Ruland face mount shaft collars have a burr-free finish, making them an ideal solution for food manufacturing where contamination is unacceptable. Now the company has released mountable shaft collars for applications where the shaft collar needs to be directly mounted to a component such as a pulley, sprocket or metallic plate.

Huge amounts of data are generated in food and beverage manufacturing processes, but how much of that data is actually used to build insights that can really help the business? Here, Beth Ragdale, product manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, explains the value of consolidating production line data.

For machine manufacturers serving the food and beverage industry, Hottinger Brüel and Kjær says its new FIT5X digital load cell embodies a comprehensive, innovative, and reliable solution, anticipating the future of weighing.

The adoption of robotics is set to change the face of food manufacturing for the better, both for primary and secondary processing and packaging tasks, as Paul Carter, robotics sales manager at FANUC UK, explains.

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection has redesigned its C2 High-load Checkweighing portfolio, capable of weighing heavy loads of up to 35kg. The portfolio is positioned to help manufacturers combat rising costs, plus increase reliability and serviceability.

Hygiene and safety are critical in the food processing industry. Machines and equipment must be easy to clean to prevent dirt particles and bacteria from accumulating and meet strict requirements for usage in the food industry. HARTING’s Han F+B range of connectors have been designed with a focus on such applications.

For power entry in the food processing industry where equipment is subject to cleaning and disinfecting, and where conventional connectors could be compromised, Schurter has launched new versions of its DG11 and DG12 power entry modules that achieve an IP54 protection value in the plugged-in state in accordance with IEC 60529.