Food Manufacturing

Infrared camera is as easy to use as machine vision

Traditionally the integration of thermal imaging into the design and production process has been a relatively time-consuming task. However, Flir's new ThermoVision A-Series takes the easy connectivity common in the visual camera sector and applied it to infrared.

18th January 2008

Vertical scoop belting is easier to clean than modular belts

Automation Supplies says the new ThermoDrive sprocket-driven hygienic vertical scoop belting from Dorner Conveyors makes it possible to eliminate modular plastic belts in vertical conveyor applications.

16th January 2008

Festo proves its fluidic muscle technology with bionic Aqua-Ray

In the November 2007 issue of Industrial Technology, we report on Aqua-Ray, a remote controlled fish driven by water hydraulics, and demonstrating the potential of fluidic muscle as an actuator.

23rd November 2007

Extensive range of humidity sensors and transmitters

Hawco is introducing new relative humidity (RH) sensors and transmitters from the Rense Michell range, including transmitters, handheld devices and calibrators. The excellent technical specifications and aftersales back-up enable both OEM designs and complete customised humidity monitoring systems to be realised.

19th November 2007

Corrosion-resistant linear motion products from stock

Corrosion-resistant linear motion systems are required in many industries, including food, beverage, electronic, medical products and pharmaceutical production, as well as nuclear engineering and research and development. While most manufacturers make provision for this need, HepcoMotion says that it goes one important step further: the company's policy is not just to offer a stainless steel or corrosion-resistant option, it is to provide this choice within its standard range. From a specifier's point of view, this brings important benefits; instead of being a 'special' that is subject to long lead times, popular sizes of the HepcoMotion corrosion-resistant linear motion systems are available ex-stock.

28th October 2007

Digital progressive-scan CCD cameras feature Mini-CL

Firstsight Vision is introducing four new digital progressive-scan CCD cameras from JAI, offering nearly twice the frame rate compared to many models on the market, yet maintaining full resolution and high image quality. The C-140 MCL and C-200 MCL are available in monochrome and single-chip colour versions.

26th October 2007

Metal and nylon threaded cable glands seal to IP69K

Anixter Components (formerly known as Heyco) says its metal and nylon cable glands now have approval to IP69K (DIN 40 050 part 9:1993 and EN 60529:1991) for use in applications where the appliance will be subjected to high-pressure cleaning - for example, in processing equipment for foods, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

17th October 2007

Comprehensive range of products and systems for life sciences

Eurotherm offers what it claims is the most comprehensive range of products and systems available from one supplier for use by the pharmaceutical and bio-pharma industries. These include DCS packages, data management systems, data recorders, discrete controllers, indicators and signal conditioning.

10th September 2007

Globe-shaped pressure sensors are easier to keep clean

Impress Sensors & Systems is launching a new range of high-precision pressure sensors that offer extremely high operating temperatures of up to 300degC and feature an innovative, easy-to-clean globe-shaped LCD display housing that is particularly useful for hygienic applications, such as food and beverage processing, chemicals and pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

29th August 2007

Self-cleaning drum motors cut costs and improve reliability

Interroll is introducing new self-cleaning drum motors that are designed to provide improved hygiene, tangible cost savings with regard to daily cleaning activities, as well as superior operational reliability. This development, for which a utility model application has been filed, once again bears testimony to the company's position as a technology leader. Full-scale production is to commence at the end of 2007.

24th August 2007

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