Food Manufacturing back issues from January 2008:
Cloning data needs a new flavor.
Jan 01, 2008; ... The other day, I went to the grocery store to buy some marinade. I soon discovered that marinades have their own special, secluded section in the store. When I entered the world of marinades I found that aside from the no less than 100 different flavor choices, marinades come in "low ...
Single & dual piston fillers.(Form/Fill/Seal)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Models SP-64 and SP-160 fillers are used over vertical form/fill/seal machines and feature a long reach positive shut off spout with an adjustable blow off feature to maintain a clean seal zone and accurate fills. Models 2P-64 and 3P-32 are used ...
Bag-in-box filling machines.(Form/Fill/Seal)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Company's bag-in-box filling machines are designed for both aseptic (high or low acid, ESL) and non-aseptic filling of products to include various foods such as dairy, tomato, citrus and beverages. These machines can be configured with single or multiple filling heads, and offer quick ...
Vertical form/fill/seal.(Form/Fill/Seal)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The V1200 is ideal for packagers who are ready to make the first step into packaging automation. The equipment's "servo system" film advance technology and "AUTO-SET" touch screen controls make the machine easy to operate. The machine can form and fill 0.5 oz to 5 lb packages. The compact ...
Dual servo-driven vertical form/fill/seal.(Form/Fill/Seal)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The XPDIUS bagger series has been upgraded and is now available in full stainless steel models (XP800, XP1200) suitable for applications like candy, nuts, grains, cheese, pasta, pharmaceuticals and more. Now equipped with an additional servo motor controlling the pneumatic sealing jaws, ...
Liquid packaging form/fill/seal.(Form/Fill/Seal)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Company's packaging manufacturing equipment forms, fills and seals tetrahedral-shaped packages for liquids. The single-lane equipment provides continuous packaging allowing for higher throughput and efficiency. The machines are available in three sizes: MP-450 (2.2-4 ounces/package); ...
Stationary & portable blender conveyors.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stationary and portable CB Series blender conveyors combine bulk carrier unloading, transfer, and blending capabilities in One vacuum-pressure unit. They e sized for 5 to 20-plus TPH and can handle powdered, granular, or pelletized abrasive "materials that ...
Change can mixers.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Company's new tilting design option for its line of change can mixers allows automated discharge from a tilted mix can to a receptacle placed under the can on a bench. This feature simplifies the transfer of materials to secondary processes and eliminates the need for an operator to move ...
Dry blender selection--vertical & horizontal designs.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The ribbon blender is one of the most common mixing devices in service today, because of its versatility and cost-efficiency. Its simple design makes it easy to build and ensures easy maintenance. Years ago, selecting a ribbon blender was mainly a matter of matching your drive ...
Ribbon & paddle blenders.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company offers blenders with mixing capabilities to thoroughly mix products ranging from talcum powder to sausage. Blenders range in size from 25 gallon to 5,000 gallon capacities with a choice of agitator styles from single-ribbon, double-ribbon, or ...
Conical blender/mixer.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Cycone[R] blender is a vertical conical screw blender which handles all types of materials including food products such as powders, pastes, pellets and grains. It is designed to deliver quick and precise mixing of batches in a single vessel with non-segregation during discharge, The ...
Pneumatic blending systems.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Model 244 and Model 277 pneumatic blenders are ideal for obtaining homogenous batches of powdered, granular or abrasive materials in transporters, atmospheric bins and storage silos. The blenders are equipped with six or 12 wear-resistant aerators mounted around a housing cone. When the ...
Fluidizing paddle blender.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OptimaBlend[TM] fluidizing paddle blender is a balance of mixing speed and efficiency with low consumed power. Traditional ribbon blender applications will benefit from increased capacity in the same space. The blender offers high mix efficiencies with low ...
High shear mixer/emulsifier.(Mixing/Blending)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed as a high speed, high shear mixer and emulsifier for continuous processing, the DynaShear[R] is constructed completely of 316SS (internals, housing, shafting and base). Its dual stage axial and radial heads provide greater throughput and flow, and ...
IBC column blender.(Mixing/Blending)(Column)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed to receive, lock, lift and blend an IBC container, the company's column blender allows a homogeneous blend of multiple ingredients without the worry of segregation and cross contamination by eliminating the need to transfer material to and from ...
Food security.(Market Update)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The new Market Update section of Food Manufacturing is designed to offer our readers insight toward critical industry trends and issues. We received hundreds of helpful responses to this month's reader survey on Food Security. Please be on the lookout next month for our email survey on ...
Special report: poultry & feed.(Exclusive Feature)(Cover story)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Food Manufacturing magazine asked key industry experts presenting at the 2008 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo (January 23-25) to comment on current issues confronting the poultry industry. Detailed presentations on pressing topics such as fuel costs, supply and ...
Impact doors.(Spotlight On: Doors)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company's line of ImpacDors[R] are designed for any light- to heavy-duty industrial, commercial or institutional application. The FD-175, a semi-flexible, full thickness door with a rubber sub-frame and full height reinforced spine, is ideally suited for ...
Curtain door.(Spotlight On: Doors)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Rapid Roll[R] Model 230 is a fast, low maintenance door that is ideal for the demanding food industry. The curtain material is chemical, weather and puncture resistant--it is not seamed, spliced or joined. The material is also designed to be easy to clean. The side frame structure ...
Cold storage door.(New Product Exclusive)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ENVIRO XP/IXP cold storage doors are designed to help Io-temp operations handle ever increasing traffic flows while reducing maintenance costs and energy loss. Doors open at up to 96" per second and close at 48" per second for rapid traffic flow for ...
Cold-storage doors.(Spotlight On: Doors)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company's FasTrax[TM] FR cooler/freezer door combines a Thermal Air[TM] System and R-4 InsulMax insulated curtain to achieve significant energy savings in demanding cooler and freezer applications. The technology minimizes the potential for frost build-up ...
Self-repairing door.(Doors)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Turbo-Seal[R] Self-Repairing door is a high speed roll door engineered to enhance the flow of traffic and conserve energy while virtually eliminating downtime in demanding, high traffic environments. The high speed of the door, combined with a full ...
Dock doors built to take what food operations dish out.(Exclusive Feature)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Every doorway needs a door and at many distribution centers that is as far as consideration of the issue goes--sometimes to the peril of the operation. Dock doors provide a vital function on the dock wall and beyond to ensure the food safety, worker safety, energy efficiency and smooth ...
Unlock your people-based potential: Berner Foods realizes the potential of its human capital on the shop floor with CDC Software's Manufacturing Operations Management solution.(Exclusive Feature)
Jan 01, 2008; ... It's not easy being a food manufacturer these days. Between food safety concerns, environmental issues and ever-changing consumer tastes, it's a struggle for survival. One thing is for certain though--if you can't keep pace with the growing demands of the industry, your company's products ...
Quad-Batching system.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Suitable for processing whole muscle meats as well as further processed products, the AccuFilr[TM] Quad-Batching system collects, weighs, batches and counts four separate streams of incoming product. The finished batches are then indexed and moved to a downstream bagging operation for ...
Metal-detectable vacuum cups.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company offers vacuum cups manufactured from metal-detectable silicone for added safety in food processing plants. These food grade vacuum cups withstand high temperatures inherent in food processing. Cups fit virtually any type of vacuum equipment used in ...
Plastic turbine vibrator.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model CVT-P 10 miniature version is made of acetal plastic. It can be used as a replacement for the VM-25 model when the environment warrants the use of a material compliant with FDA standards, or for other applications. Acetal is a high strength, low ...
X-Ray inspection & checkweighing.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Loma X4 inspection system can also checkweigh thanks to proprietary X-weigh software which can be integrated into existing X-ray systems. The software enables the unit to weigh, reject and provide product reports, in addition to performing contaminant ...
Weight controller.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HI 4050 general-purpose weight controller is now available with Profibus DP network communications. The unit includes WAVERSAVER to eliminate the effects of surrounding vibration for fast, stable weight display, C2[R] ...
Decanting centrifuge.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pennwalt Super-D-Canter is a specially developed Solid Bowl decanting centrifuge for effective continuous separation of liquids & solids from incoming feed slurry. Key benefits include: only one motor required; high abrasion points fitted with ...
Freshness monitoring.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The SensorQ[TM] is a smart label applied by the meat packer to the inside of meat and poultry packages to provide the consumer with a clear indication of the product's freshness. As the product spoils, the bacterial count increases and the label changes ...
Dry materials separator.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MEGATEX XD[TM] Separator is specifically designed to meet the demanding screening requirements of high-volume applications. It features a high capacity per square foot of screen cloth in a compact footprint, a screen deck slope of six degrees to meet ...
Filtration modules.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The SUPER-COR XL, SUPER-COR XL PLUS and the SUPER-G PLUS line of high performance filtration modules are specially designed for more compact and efficient juice clarification systems. The modules are designed to enable customers to recover up to 99 percent of their juice with crystal ...
Cleaner/Degreaser.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Oil Eater Cleaner-Degreaser quickly cuts through oil, grease and grime, encapsulating them into a solution that rinses off easily and leaves no residues. The water-based cleaner is environmentally safe, biodegradable, non-flammable and ...
Sausage metal detector.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The HDS (Heavy Duty Sausage) Pipeline metal detector is designed for full integration with leading vacuum filler machines and other process equipment. A single vertical gas strut makes the height of the detector head easy to adjust and large castors provide maximum mobility. Company's ...
Rugged Laptop Case.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The OtterBox Rugged Laptop Carrying Case is designed to provide water, dust and drop protection. The Model 7030 medium case accommodates screens 140 to 150, and features a virtually indestructible polypropylene shell. Other features include: a carrying ...
Loading dock safety system.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Salvo loading dock safety system ensures that a particular sequence of events happens before a truck is able to pull away from the dock. The key to the system is the Salvo gladhand lock. Once the gladhand lock is attached to the truck's brake line, ...
Antimicrobial lockers.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Company's antimicrobial lockers are finished in an advanced powder coating technology from DuPont and Agion[R] Antimicrobial that inhibits bacterial, mold and odor build-up on locker surfaces, as well as the touch transfer of microbes on locker handles and doors. The antimicrobial ...
Earplug test kit.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Company's VeriPRO[TM] technology measures real-world attenuation of unmodified earplugs and can be used as a means to improve individual employee training and enhance the overall effectiveness of hearing conservation programs. The kit consists of software and an optimized headset, and ...
Industrial adhesives.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company's new Rite-Lok industrial adhesive line includes: Rite-Lok Anaerobic Adhesives--designed for threadlocking, retaining, gasketing and sealing. These cure to tough plastic in the absence of oxygen and in the presence of metal. Rite-Lok Cyanoacrylate ...
New ranking system helps consumers make nutritious choices.(Fast Food Facts)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A team of nutritional health experts have created a new way for Americans to get right to the nutritional value of the food they eat. The Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI) was developed by a group of experts, led by David Katz, chairman of the Yale ...
Toyota Material Handling aids relief efforts.(Fast Food Facts)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. donated $25,000 and thirteen lift trucks to the American Red Cross for use in the relief efforts towards the Southern California wildfires, ...
Hyster Company aids wildfire relief.(Fast Food Facts)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hyster Company recently donated a new lift truck to aid wildfire relief in California. The truck will be used in a warehouse located in Miramar, CA. The State of California and Adventist Community Services (ACS), a nonprofit volunteer organization, ...
Food companies take responsibility for improved sustainability reporting.(Fast Food Facts)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has responded to the demand for increased transparency in food production by facilitating a working group to provide sector-specific sustainability indicators for food processing activities. The resulting Sector Supplement on Food Processing will be ...
Bulk Bag Discharger.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Universal Type 2 Bulk Bag Discharger (BBD) provides controllable discharge by volume of poor flowing materials without wastage or spillage. The unit controls the flow by means of an accurate, repeatable integral flexible screw conveyor. Directly coupled to the base of the bulk bag ...
Boiler drum level monitoring.(Product Review)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company's LevelMax system is a combination drum level instrument assembly enabling local and remote monitoring of users' boiler drum level. The system utilizes the company's Electro Eye-Hye System (Remote Drum Level Indicator) with a water gage glass ...