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2011 November

Sustainable Plant of the Year: Frito-Lay Casa Grande Plant Attains Near Net Zero

November 1, 2011
Efficiency was built into Frito-Lay’s Casa Grande plant a quarter-century ago, but the snack maker takes the facility’s energy- and water-conservation systems to a new level with near net zero.
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Tea blend time and degradation cut with rotary mixer

November 1, 2011
Tumble-turn-cut-fold mixing action yields 100% batch uniformity in less than three minutes.
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Flooring Commandment: Know Thy Installer

November 1, 2011
Polymer science presents food and beverage manufacturers with many floor covering options, but performance often hinges on the expertise of the people installing them.
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Indispensable Energy Audits

November 1, 2011
Energy audits and management can increase the bottom line, but to be effective, the job is never done.
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Editor's Note: Making a difference in the battle of the bulge

November 1, 2011
Thank you to the food industry members who are making access to nutritional information easier.
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Engineering R&D: Sensors for a digital world

November 1, 2011
Advances in sensor technology are bringing industrially hardened detectors with on-board electronics to food and beverage processors.
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Sanitary dumper

November 1, 2011
National Bulk Equipment’s process-specific sanitary bulk container dumper is designed and built to the particular sanitary operating processes and practices of an application to ensure optimal compliance contribution (OCC).
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Couplings

November 1, 2011
Designed with 304 stainless steel disc packs and 7075-T6 aluminum hubs, Zero-Max ServoClass couplings provide high torsional stiffness, zero backlash and low hysteresis for precise positioning at speeds up to 10,000rpm.
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Palletizer

November 1, 2011
Reducing corrugated consumption, the A-B-C Model 72A palletizer automatically palletizes small packages and builds end-aisle display pallets.
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Line diverters

November 1, 2011
Used to replace existing manual hose switching stations, Vortex multi-port wye line diverter valves converge or divert materials from one or more sources to one or more destinations.
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Temperature monitoring labels

November 2, 2011
PakSense XpressPDF temperature monitoring labels monitor time and temperature of perishable products during distribution and storage.
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Detectable additives

November 1, 2011
FDA-compliant Eriez PolyMag additives impart metal detectability, X-ray contrast and magnetic susceptibility into plastic moldings to protect consumers from plastic-contaminated food products.
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Barrier film

November 1, 2011
Designed for powders and nutraceuticals that require an ultra-high moisture barrier, Klöckner Pentapharm ACLAR PA600/02 2-layer laminated barrier film is made with Honeywell 152-micron ACLAR UltRx6000.
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Sine pump

November 1, 2011
The MasoSine sine pump produces powerful suction with low shear and no pulsation. Large, open cavities allow the transfer of cheese curd with little damage.
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Ice prevention unit

November 1, 2011
Installed inside cold storage and process freezers with temperatures as low as -30°F, the Munters IceDry unit reduces or prevents ice and frost.
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Food-grade epoxy

November 1, 2011
Independently tested and certified to meet the requirements of FDA CFR 175.300, the Master Bond EP42HT-2FG food-grade epoxy system has been toxicologically evaluated to meet the NSF/ANSI 51.4.1 (2009) standard for food equipment materials.
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Wide-mouth PET jar

November 1, 2011
A lightweight replacement for glass for pasta sauces, apple sauce, salsas, jams, jellies and other food products filled at temperatures up to 205ºF, the Amcor 24-oz., round, wide-mouth PET jar is unbreakable, transparent and recyclable.
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A brand new whey of packaging food

November 1, 2011
This machine is part of the coating application in the lacquering/laminating plant used to process WheyLayer films. Inset shows sample foods packaged in WheyLayer material. Source: Fraunhofer IVV.Begun three years
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Air knives

November 1, 2011
Powered by energy-efficient regenerative blowers, Spraying Systems WindJet air knife drying packages eliminate the need for compressed air in a range of operations including debris and dust blow-off, removal of excess water and moving products.
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Bulk bag material conditioner

November 1, 2011
Material Transfer’s Material Master bulk bag material conditioner makes it easier to discharge bulk bags that have solidified, hardened or agglomerated.
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Regulatory Watch

November 1, 2011
Milk producers seek right to reduce output when prices are lowMilk producers and dairy processors are clearly at odds over major new dairy legislation now in Congress. The Dairy Security
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Powder blender

November 1, 2011
The Atlas powder blender is designed and configured to break up clumps found in dry bulk product before entering a fluid to ensure equal distribution.
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Powder conveyor

November 1, 2011
Piab’s piFLOWi powder vacuum conveyor system consists of 25 standard parts that can be combined to create more than 2,000 configurations depending on the application’s requirements. 
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Plant Openings & Expansions: November 2011

November 1, 2011
Maple Leaf Foods celebrated the opening of its Hamilton, Ontario plant, which is Canada’s largest commercial bakery.  The plant produces a variety of products for the Canadian market and represents
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Magnetic, metal detectable screen cleaners

November 1, 2011
Sifter Parts & Service provides FDA-approved polyurethane screen cleaning balls and cubes to prevent sifter screens from clogging with product.
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Low-profile separator

November 1, 2011
SWECO’s Model LA low-profile separator incorporates a single large, vertically mounted motor to induce a sifting motion across the screen plane.
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It's in the bag

November 1, 2011
A canola-based plastic resin is the latest wrinkle in a larger effort to get protein processors to add value to commodity cuts with cook-in bags.
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Industry & People: November 2011

November 1, 2011
Northwest Food Processors Education & Research Institute and the Hitachi Foundation are jointly offering the 2012 Food Processing Workforce Pioneer Awards for food companies with facilities in Idaho, Oregon and
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Compact filters

November 1, 2011
Tri-Mer’s Tri-Flow filters deliver HEPA-like performance with a MERV 16 rating.
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Bulk handling/feeding system

November 1, 2011
K-Tron’s material handling and continuous feeding system features ActiFlow, a material flow aid that prevents bridging and rat-holing of cohesive materials in loss-in-weight feeder hoppers. 
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Electric lift trucks

November 1, 2011
Featuring 4 models ranging from 4,000- to 6,000-lb. capacities, Nissan Platinum QX Series 80-volt electric lift trucks use 100% AC power.
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Close-coupled pump

November 1, 2011
The Moyno 1000 close-coupled positive displacement pump can be used for shear-sensitive chemical feeds, adhesives, lime, polymer metering, slurries and viscous crude oil transfer applications.
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Test gauges

November 1, 2011
Ashcroft Type 1082 and Type 1084 test gauges test and certify pressure monitoring devices. 
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High-speed dispersers

November 1, 2011
Suitable for most straightforward powder wet-out applications up to 50,000cP, Ross high-speed dispersers come with heavy-duty precision bearings and drive assembly, high-quality stainless steel wetted parts and shaft guard, and an air/oil hydraulic lift with controls.
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Rotary chamber machine

November 1, 2011
The Rollstock RC-300 rotary chamber machine features a 304L stainless steel modular frame with the ability to accept a range of chamber configurations, sealing profiles and sealing widths up to 24-in. long.
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What goes with a donut?

November 1, 2011
The donut shop experience can be replicated at home with Krispy Kreme’s three new coffee blends. Source: Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.Just as gas stations morphed into convenience stores, donut shops
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Vibratory drive

November 1, 2011
Witte’s twin-shaft vibratory drive features a proprietary design that produces a linear vibration that delivers consistent motion to its large, high-capacity fluid bed dryers, coolers, screeners and conveyors.
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Valves with blow-through feeders/airlocks

November 1, 2011
ACS Valves’ BT Series valves with blow-through feeders/airlocks ensure optimal bulk density and throughput of hard-to-convey materials such as fine powders and flakes that can easily over-aerate and reduce material feed efficiency in high-pressure, pneumatic conveying applications.
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Valves for chunky materials

November 1, 2011
Aerodyne’s GatorGate double-dump valve can be used to discharge chunky, fibrous and abrasive material efficiently from dust collection systems.
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Skid-mounted bag discharging system

November 1, 2011
The Flexicon bulk bag discharging system with integral pneumatic conveying system transfers material from bulk bags to silos and other storage vessels.
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Shrink sealer

November 1, 2011
Variable in speed, the PDC 90-2 shrink sealer has a dual-head capability and can seal over 400 containers/min. or run as slowly as 100 cpm per head to synchronize with production.
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Screener for oversize fractions

November 1, 2011
Kason’s Model K72-1K-SS Vibroscreen screener discharges oversize particles 360° around the periphery of an “External Kascade” circular screening deck. 
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Tech Flash Vol 7, No. 20 -- Food Engineering's E-Newsletter

October 25, 2011
Cantaloupes contaminated in packing facility

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Process control

November 1, 2011
With an EMM interface module, the Moore NET Concentrator System process control and distributed I/O network comes standard with an Ethernet (MODBUS/TCP) port and dual, independent MODBUS RTU (RS-485) ports.
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Voltage transducers

November 1, 2011
Packaged in a 35mm-wide DIN-rail enclosure, NKT VTD Series high-performance voltage transducers sense voltage in an array of DC-powered installations, including industrial motors, battery chargers, photovoltaic arrays and wind generators.
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Tech Flash Vol 7, No. 21 -- Food Engineering's E-Newsletter

November 13, 2011
FDA denies petition against prophylactic use of antibioitics

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Blowdown control system

November 1, 2011
Providing continuous control of the surface blowdown rate for commercial and industrial boilers, the ECD automated Model 61 boiler blowdown control system reduces scaling and corrosion.
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Component material

November 1, 2011
Developed for the food industry, Ensinger TECAFORM FG Blue material makes equipment components more visible to optical inspection systems since blue is the only color that does not widely occur naturally in the food chain.
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Tabletop depositors

November 1, 2011
Gently handling all batters, Hinds-Bock tabletop depositors maintain the integrity of quality products.
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Pressure/leak detector

November 1, 2011
Used to inspect PET and HDPE containers for low pressure caused by misplaced caps, stress cracks, pinholes and other defects, the filtec pressure/leak detector has a beltless system that eliminates the squeezing of bottles to detect improper pressure.
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PLC-controlled palletizer

November 1, 2011
Using a common programmable logic controller platform, the Intelligrated Alvey PLC-controlled robotic palletizer is an alternative to the traditional proprietary robot.
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Molded-fiber bottles

November 1, 2011
Ecologic Brands eco.bottle molded-fiber bottles are available in 32-, 50- and 64-oz. sizes to house liquids or dry food-grade products.
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Flow computer

November 1, 2011
Conforming to the temperature compensation calculations of SAE ARP 4990, the COX Flow Measurement ExactComp EC80 flow computer accepts 4- and 10-ohm pick-offs, and includes dual-rotor frequency and RTD temperature sensor inputs for either single- or dual-rotor turbine flow meters.
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Benchtop lab mixer

November 1, 2011
Handling up to 15 liters, the Admix BenchMix Model OPLB-400 high-shear benchtop lab mixer provides versatility with multiple high-shear heads, low-speed impellers and props.
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Compressed air filter

November 1, 2011
Engineered for point-of-use filtration of compressed air in a variety of applications, the Donaldson DF-Three filter features 3 stages of purification: aerosol coalescing, hydrocarbon vapor adsorption and particulate removal; it can also be used as a compact treatment unit for small compressors to generate pure compressed air.
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Sanitary rotary batch mixer

November 1, 2011
Munson Machinery’s Model 700-TH-40-SS sanitary rotary mixer gently blends batches of ingredients in parts as small as one per million with 100 percent uniformity in less than 3 minutes and evacuates all of the batch.
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