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RBS single-screw extrusion system

October 17, 2016

The RBS single-screw extrusion system produces corn curls and balls, as well as a range of expanded snacks made from corn, rice and other cereal ingredients.

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Kaeser Compressors Secotec refrigerated dryers

September 7, 2016

Kaeser Compressors Secotec TE 102, TE 122 and TE 142 refrigerated dryers feature a thermal storage system that contains phase-changing material; thermal energy is stored as the material cycles from a solid to a liquid state.

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Witte fluid bed dryers

September 6, 2016

Witte sanitary vibrating fluid bed dryers continuously dry and convey large volumes of nuts, fruits, seeded cereals and other low-density food products.

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Cleanroom cabinet oven

April 11, 2016

Used for drying water from stainless steel and Teflon filter assemblies, the Grieve No. 796 electrically heated 500°F Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven has 4-in. insulated walls and a Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior with continuously welded seams.

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Pet treat system

March 9, 2016

Able to create a variety of baked pet treats, the Reading RBS pet treat production system includes mixing, forming, baking and drying equipment.

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Air knives

January 8, 2016

EXAIR stainless steel Long Super air knives come in lengths up to 108 in.

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Starbucks brews up advanced technologies

Modern times call for modern processes, and Starbucks has invested in 21st-century facilities and equipment to produce a modern, soluble coffee that puts the old instants to shame.

Wayne Labs

December 17, 2015

When you think “instant coffee,” you may have memories that you’d like to forget.

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Filter/dryers

November 4, 2015

Meeting a range of cGMP and FDA guidelines, Comber Pressofiltro PF series Nutsche filter/dryers are built with CIP systems; the product contact wetted surfaces have no dead areas or bolted connections.

Dry Processing

Smart software helps whey and milk powder production

Using an advanced process control solution, Finland’s biggest dairy company boosted the production in two of its plants.

Debra Schug

October 8, 2015

Valio is the biggest milk production company in Finland, receiving 85 percent of the milk produced in the country. It produces whey powder in Lapinlahti, while its Seinäjoki plant produces milk powder.

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Cereal products dryer

October 6, 2015

The Bühler Aeroglide Ceres dryer for the production of coated RTE cereal products features pitched floors and roofs, an integrated CIP system, continuous belt washing system, water management system, hygienic product contact surfaces and components constructed from FDA-approved nonmetallic materials.