Air handling - Articles - Page 7

Dry Processing

Bulk bag discharging system

April 8, 2014

The Material Transfer portable Material Master bulk bag discharging system features a forklift-loaded bulk bag lifting frame and an adjustable-height upper frame.

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Oxygen control system

February 6, 2014

A standalone unit, the Lumec automated oxygen control system measures flue gas excess oxygen and constantly adjusts fuel flow to achieve a user-selectable set point.

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Proportional pressure regulator

January 10, 2014

Used with air-driven pumps/ejectors, the Piab piSAVE optimize vacuum-controlled proportional pressure regulator senses the vacuum level in the system.

Field Reports

Faster doors for safer food

Roll-up doors prevent contamination and control air pressure

Wayne Labs

January 10, 2014

“Don’t hold that door open” isn’t a command heard in this food ingredient operation with automatic, high-speed, roll-up doors.

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Flat air nozzle

December 5, 2013

Producing a flat 1-in. wide airstream, the EXAIR stainless steel flat Super air nozzle has a blowing force of 9.8 oz. when mounted 12 in. from the target.

Engineering R&D

Watch your dairy air

Sterile air extends product shelf life by protecting the processing space from impurities.

Mikell Knights

December 5, 2013

Purging airborne microbes like yeast and mold is not easy due to their size.

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Air nozzle

October 11, 2013

Delivering a high-volume, high-velocity airflow, the EXAIR PEEK Atto Super air nozzle has an overall length of 0.50 inches and a 0.16-in. diameter.

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Indoor air quality monitor

September 11, 2013

The E Instruments AMI300 indoor air quality monitor measures CO, CO2, temperature, humidity, airflow, air velocity, current and voltage.

TECH FLASH

Exclusive: Compressed air or environmental problems? Here are solutions.

FE discusses the importance of air quality in plants as food safety requirements increase.

Wayne Labs

August 14, 2013

FSMA and GFSI schemes have made environmental air and compressed air important parts of food safety.

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LED-equipped fan

August 8, 2013

Tying directly into an existing lighting grid, the Big Ass Fan Powerfoil X LED-equipped industrial ceiling fan delivers as much light as a 400W metal halide.