In the November 2014 issue of Food Engineering read about the Sustainable Plant of the Year, Smithfield Foods. Also, discover good reasons to consider a plant renovation project.
In the past, Food Engineering’s Sustainable Plant of the Year story has focused on a single plant at one geographic location that has made significant strides in sustainability.
The players on the system manufacturing side may not be many, but system integrators are plentiful and use the products of companies such as Rockwell, Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Fanuc and others to install custom solutions for them.
In a study Mintel recently conducted, 69 percent of respondents who buy frozen treats identified packaging and serving size as important, especially those who are most likely to eat it on the go.
In 2015, the beverage packaging industry in North America is expected to reach $26.3 billion in sales, with plastic bottles leading the way in popularity, according to the study Beverage Packaging—An Industry Assessment by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The Obama Administration has announced steps to reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria that is the result of over-exposure to antibiotics in the environment.
Intended for the food industry, Morgan Advanced Materials pump components include axial and radial bearings, seal face components, rotors and vanes in a range of sizes and compositions.
The VACON 100 FLOW AC drive controls the flow and pressure of a maximum of 8 pumps (or fans) without an external controller; it is equipped with built-in Ethernet for commissioning and maintenance, as well as local or remote monitoring.
The Microscan VMI software solution provides a custom runtime window for visualizing the real-time results of ISO barcode quality verification, as well as fluctuations in barcode quality over time as they are produced on parts, labels and packaging.
Exact Wholesale Distribution Advanced cloud-based software includes multi-warehouse capabilities, serial/batch tracking and the ability to perform deep analyses of business data; it integrates all relevant logistics, from purchases and stock levels to sales and CRM.
Authorized to display the 3A Sanitary Standards Symbol for Centrifugal and Positive Rotary Pumps (3-A Sanitary Standard #02-09), Viking Hygienic Series internal gear pumps are intended for dairy, eggs, meat, processed foods, chocolate, confectionery, oils and sweeteners.
When used in food mixer seals, Metallized Carbon Corporation Metcar Grade M-58 electrographite base material reduces their friction and improves their dry running wear rate; the primary seal rings can be used in temperatures between -30°F and 800°F.
Omega OM-PR pressure/temperature data loggers feature a temperature range of -4°F to 185°F and pressure ranges of 35, 150, 350, 550, 2,000 and 5,800 psia.
Packaged in aerosol form, Bel-Ray No-Tox food-grade spray lubricant is NSF-H1 approved for machinery used in clean industry applications and meets FDA requirements for incidental food contact.
A handheld device, the DENSO ADC SE1-QB Bluetooth wireless 2-D barcode scanner serves as the front end of a mobile data capture system consisting of a scanner and host smartphone or tablet.
Featuring an auto-splice head coupled with a dual-spindle film system, the tna robag Auto-splice system splices film, joining the start of a new pre-prepared roll of film to the end of an expiring roll.
RoHS-compliant, Winco GN 115.7 metric-sized, die-cast zinc door handles with a latch mechanism have a powder-coated textured finish in either black or silver, while the lock hardware is zinc-plated steel with a blue passivated finish.
Used for the medium-impact impingement cleaning of food processing mixers, blenders and vats, the Spraying Systems TankJet 75 fluid-driven tank cleaner utilizes external gears to reduce nozzle speed.
The Krones DosaFlex aseptic container station doses aseptic components in finished fruit beverages with a solids content; the finished beverage is blended using controlled dosing in a double-seat valve with an adjacent vapor seal.
Engineered for processors that produce a variety of formed meat products, Formax NovaMax500 slide-plate formers feature a servo-controlled, rotary-product pump that works in tandem with feed-screw movements.
Available in single- and twin-drum models, the Heat and Control CEO color-enhancing spiral oven combines controlled browning of both sides of products with high-volume cooking.
Designed to lubricate rolling bearings of high-speed machine tool spindles, Klüber Lubrication Klübersynth FB 4 Series ultra-fine filtered synthetic oils also can be used in hydraulic systems and components.
With capacities up to 40,000 lb./hr., Extru-Tech continuous batch coating technology features a multifunctional time/pressure spray design from 2 separate nozzle banks that provides liquid application uniformity across the entire batch.
Compatible with a variety of glazes used for adding flavors and sheens to buns and breads, the GOE bun glaze spraying system recovers and reuses all the glaze that is not applied to the product.
Built for washdown service, the ARCHON RT12 rear-trigger spray nozzle comes in bronze and stainless steel, with a replaceable black, red or white rubber body cover; the white color is FDA approved.
Constructed with a sensitive elastic element and cast-aluminum housing, the Ashcroft DDS-Series high-static, low differential pressure switch controls differential pressures from 0/6 to 0/150 in. of water on pressure lines up to 1,500 psi.
The NK Technologies APN-R Series power monitor measures 3 phases of current and voltage and computes 14 values to track the power usage of a single piece of equipment, an extensive machine system, an area of a plant or an entire facility.
Used for confectionery products, the UNIFILLER multi-station depositor provides individual portion control of chunks, particulates and fragile, delicate products through each nozzle.
With large port openings and gentle internal passages, Hinds-Bock SP-64 filler/depositors are suitable for delicate products such as 4+1 sliced or whole strawberries, fruit fillings, berries, vegetables, purées, deli salads and vegetable fillings.
