Food Manufacturing

Products

Brad Ultra-Lock (M12) EX Connection System for hazardous sites

Molex Incorporated is introducing the Brad Ultra-Lock (M12) EX Connection System, providing process automation installers a safe, quick connection interface for instrumentation and control devices in potentially explosive and hazardous areas. As with other Brad Ultra-Lock connectors, the Ultra-Lock (M12) EX features patented push-to-lock technology, providing a simple and secure operator-independent connection. In addition, the Ultra-Lock (M12) EX includes an integral isolating ring that limits access to the release mechanism of the connector, allowing the connector to be pushed on but requiring a screwdriver to disconnect. Because the connection point is considered non-arcing it is suitable for use in a Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2 classified areas.

24th August 2012

New multiCELL universal transmitter and sensor controller

Burkert is launching a new version of its multiCELL controller with new features that promise make it one of the most useful and innovative devices on the market for managing signals from a variety of sensors. Burkert will also be displaying a wide range of its own specialised flow, pH, pressure, temperature and level sensors at this year's Sensing Technology show.

10th August 2012

The Parker ETH high force electro-cylinder has been enhanced

The well-known series of ET electro-thrust cylinders, which are widely used in thousands of different applications, has been completely redesigned and enhanced. This ballscrew actuator delivers up to 5 times the force and 10 times the life of the previous ET in the same frame size. With the new ETH electro-thrust cylinder Parker has succeeded in setting new standards for power density and lifetime of electro-mechanic linear actuators.

9th August 2012

A simple breath of air brings control to a revolutionary hands-free fishing system

USA based Adaptive Creations faced many challenges while designing its Power Caster Fishing System for severely disabled persons. One such challenge was designing a Sip-and-Puff (SNP) system to allow reliable control of its revolutionary fully automated fishing machine.

8th August 2012

Illuminated IP65 keypad module with fieldbus communications

B&R is launching an IP65 keypad module with illuminated ring keys that features an ergonomic design and robust construction for use in tough industrial environments. With the compact dimensions of a mobile phone and IP65 washdown protection, this new control device can be used wherever it is needed on the machine. Its special hygienic design ensures cleanliness even in sensitive working environments such as those found in the foods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

7th August 2012

Mitsubishi wins award for simplifying communications

The Food and Beverage Industry has voted a unique Mitsubishi Electric integrated communications solution as the most important technological development of the year. The C-Controller solution provides a direct real-time connection between shop floor production assets to the enterprise level, interfacing to SAP, Oracle, DB2 and other business systems.

7th August 2012

Temperature sensors added to Sick's instrument offering

Sick is extending its Industrial Instrumentation offering with a range of temperature sensors, now enabling customers to benefit from the quality and reliability of Sick products in all core process technologies for level, flow, pressure and temperature control.

23rd July 2012

Three-tier approach for automation of hygienic processes

In food and beverage industries, typically breweries and dairies, the key to finding the best possible automation system is a thorough analysis of each individual part of the plant or installation. In this way, the question of where plant intelligence should rest can be answered: i.e. does the nature of the application require centralised control interfacing to non-intelligent nodes, or does the physical size of the system mean that control has to be decentralised - using a fieldbus system and intelligent valves and actuators.

12th July 2012

Magnetic curves for flat-top chains to convey products smoothly

Chain manufacturer iwis antriebssysteme GmbH is unveiling its newly developed magnetic curves for flat-top chains. These new magnetic curves will be marketed under iwis' Flexon brand. They feature almost pulsation-free running as a result of uniformly aligned magnetic fluxes throughout all tracks, thus conveying products for the Beverage, Food and Packaging industry with very low tensions and reduced noise.

12th July 2012

SATO's label printer meets new European law on food traceability

SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID, is announcing that its TH2 label printer enables food manufacturers to comply with the latest requirements brought by a new European law on food traceability. The law has been introduced to give better information to consumers. The list of information that now need to show on labels for pre-packed foods has been applicable since December 2011 and will be compulsory throughout Europe from December 2014.

10th July 2012