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ProtEX Vortex A/C enclosure coolers

May 18, 2017

Vortec ProtEX Vortex A/C electrical, electronic and control system enclosure coolers are certified for ATEX Zones 1 and 21, have safety certification for compressed air temperatures of up to 120°F and are approved for a Temperature Class of T3.

Tech Update: Freezing and Cooling

Efficient freezing, cooling need not sacrifice performance

Careful planning, consistent operations can ensure processors strike a balance between performance and engery conservation

Casey Laughman

March 9, 2017

By developing an overall strategy for equipment and operations, processors can balance performance and efficiency in a way that meets both goals.

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Global Cooling Jet-Ready forced air precooler

February 9, 2017

The Global Cooling Jet-Ready portable forced air precooler features a forced air cooling tunnel, Carboline coating and dial thermometer.

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Witte vibrating fluid bed dryers/coolers

December 9, 2016

Witte vibrating fluid bed dryers and coolers feature a narrow slot, wedge wire conveying surface for uniform air distribution and maximum heat transfer.

Field Reports

Lighting the way to enhanced processing

June 18, 2016

Headquartered in Thomasville, GA, Flowers Foods is a leading US marketer of packaged bakery foods.

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Cabinet coolers

June 14, 2016

EXAIR 316 stainless steel cabinet coolers circulate 20°F air throughout electrical enclosures.

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Evaporative fluid cooler

June 9, 2016

The Marley induced-draft, counterflow evaporative fluid cooler has a closed-circuit design that keeps the process fluid in a closed loop.

Tech Update: Cooling & Freezing

Preserving quality and safety

As consumers demand food and beverage products made with fresher ingredients, refrigeration and freezing technology becomes more important.

Debra Schug

May 20, 2016

The clean label movement has been seeking and destroying artificial ingredients in food products for a number of years now.

Engineering R&D

Think cooling from an intelligent system standpoint

Wayne Labs

May 19, 2016

Cooling systems designed and operating without regard for an entire facility’s different cooling needs can be big energy wasters.

Engineering R&D

Add water to packet, shake…instant cold

When mixed with water, this powdery substance provides colder-than-ice temperatures, but are there industrial applications?

Wayne Labs

April 26, 2016

John Bergida, president/founder of Frosty Cold, had an idea for a chemical powder that could plunge water from room temperature to below freezing in seconds while maintaining a slurry state.