Aseptic processing - Articles - Page 2

Food Engineering Plant of the Year 2017: Abbott Nutrition

High-tech production of science-based nutritionals

Debra Schug

April 11, 2017

Abbott’s plant uses state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation for safe, quality and efficient operations.

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Pigging stations

November 9, 2015

Used to assist in the complete emptying of product lines, Kieselmann aseptic pigging stations require no vapor locks.

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Suitable for a variety of fluid transfer applications, NewAge Clearflo Ag-47 antimicrobial PVC tubing is manufactured from a clear, flexible, phthalate-free PVC compound; it contains a silver ion additive on all the tubing surfaces to guard against microorganisms such as E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Legionella, MRSA, Campylobacter and Pseudomonas.

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Twin-screw pump

January 13, 2015

Operating at speeds up to 3,600 rpm, the ITT Bornemann SLH-4G twin-screw, positive displacement pump handles varying viscosities and clean-in-place processes.

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Antimicrobial tubing

January 8, 2015

Parker Hannifin Series EA polyurethane tubing is formulated to resist degradation resulting from mildew, algae, fungi and biofilm; the antimicrobial additive is fully compounded into the tubing to protect both the inner and outer surfaces.

Dairy Processing

Tech update: Dairy processing

Wayne Labs

September 4, 2014

In the US, fluid milk sales are flat, but Greek yogurt and other specialty markets are hot, which means a processor’s survival will depend upon having the right automation tools.

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Aseptic applications: Redefining freshness

Through machinery developments, aseptic treatment of products and packages has notched gains against more entrenched technologies.

Mikell Knights

March 8, 2014

Over the last 10 to 15 years, more low- and high-acid products have been processed in ways designed to kill bacteria and extend the life of foods and liquids. Retort-style thermal processing, chilling and refrigeration steps and the use of preservatives remain the most common routes to produce shelf-stable foods and beverages in the US.

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Bag-in-box system

January 10, 2014

The Sealed Air IDC/Cryovac SpeedFlex high-speed bag-in-box system includes equipment, bag-in-box packaging materials and customizable dispensing fitments including proprietary IDC technology.

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IP69K electric cylinders

January 10, 2014

USDA certified for meat (livestock), poultry and dairy processing applications, Tolomatic stainless steel ERD25 and ERD30 IP69K electric cylinders have a hygienic design that features a round body, smooth edges, stainless steel construction, welded joints and a hygienic bracket.

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Continuous-flex cables

October 11, 2013

igus CFSPECIAL continuous-flex cables for food-related moving applications have a flexible jacket material with incorporated additives that are emitted over time to prevent the growth of microorganisms.