NeoSpectra-Scanner for In-Field Material Analysis
Si-Ware Systems has built a handheld material analysis scanner around its NeoSpectra spectral sensor, for those companies and developers who want a tool with immediate onsite detection and quantification of contaminants in samples, at the molecular level. Food processing QA is a key market for this device. The technology is already being used for soil analysis, and for feed scanning on farms to determine nutritional conformance.
The near infrared range of the NeoSpectra-Scanner is versatile enough for on-site agriculture, food and industrial use, and Si-Ware hopes it will further drive the mobile technology into a range of new markets. It’s easy to configure, in a five-step process. Si-Ware Systems, www.si-ware.com, 818-790-1151
Grain Sourcing System
The new SureTrack PRO ingredient sourcing system enables processors to easily source quality grain that meets their exact specifications, including monitoring inventories and tracking deliveries to ensure that plants are always up and running. The system digitally connects processors, merchandisers and grain buyers with farmers to simplify the process of sourcing and managing grain used in food and beverage production, pet food manufacturing and restaurant operations. AGI SureTrack ,www.suretrackpro.com, 855-293-5607
Multiscan Metal Detector
A new scanning multi-frequency metal detector is designed to enable food manufacturers and food quality managers to improve productivity and maximize factory floor space by combining the benefits of multiscan metal detection technology with accurate weight control.
The Thermo Scientific Sentinel 3000 multiscan metal detector is the smallest model in the line of Sentinel metal detectors and mounts on the frame of Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh and Versa GP checkweighers. The Sentinel 3000 detector is the first multi-frequency metal detector specifically designed for metal detection-checkweighing combination systems in food production, providing users with improved functionality and performance in a smaller footprint than typically required with two pieces of equipment. By integrating the detector onto the checkweigher frame, the need for an external metal detector conveyor is eliminated. New harmonized Versa checkweigher software incorporates capability to operate the checkweigher and metal detector from one screen and is designed to improve usability and reduce training time. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., www.thermofisher.com/sentinel3000
Dual Detectable Material to Help Food Processors Mitigate Contamination Risks
Rexnord has announced a new Dual Detectable material for select KleanTop and TableTop conveyor belts. The new material, which can be detected in both metal and x-ray machines, offers an additional safeguard for food processors against product contamination.
In addition to its dual detectability, the material comes in a unique blue color, making it easier for food processors to identify it on their production lines. Rexnord, www.rexnord.com
Water-Based Laminating Adhesive
Ashland introduces Purethane A2018 adhesive, the latest development in water-based laminating adhesive technology specifically designed for metalized film adhesion.
Purethane A2018 joins Ashland’s growing portfolio of high-performing laminating adhesives for food packaging where improved metal adhesion and enhanced clarity are required. Purethane provides high metal adhesion for moderate-to-high levels of moisture, temperature and chemical resistance. Ashland Global Holdings Inc., www.ashland.com
Power Transmission Belt
Timken Belts announces the introduction of their new Carlisle Super Arc belt specifically designed for live/powered roller conveyor drives commonly used in warehouse or product loading and shipping industries. The new Super Arc belts have a special fabric clutching cover that provides just the right amount of slip and grip between the belt and rollers – enough friction to turn the rollers which move the product down the conveyor, and enough slip to reduce heat and wear from misalignment. Multiple layers of small diameter polyester cord allow the belt to flex laterally around the arc of the conveyor (up to 90° corners), while still providing exceptional strength. Made of a highly engineered rubber compound that supports the cord, Super Arc belts offer superior flexibility and performance while retaining excellent flex life. Timken Company, www.timken.com
Chromasens Machine Vision Camera
Multispectral imaging now enables the extraction of several wavelength bands during automated vision inspections, and is proving to be far more accurate than traditional RGB (Red Green Blue) cameras in detecting invisible color flaws. Of this new breed of multispectral cameras, the Chromasens’ truePIXA line-scan camera stands out, especially in the real-time color measurement of food, organic materials, pharmaceuticals and printed materials.
The Chromasens’ truePIXA features twelve spectral selective sensors that simultaneously scan an object within a spectral data range of 380nm to 730nm in twelve individual color channels instead of just three (RGB). The resulting high-contrast spectral images provide precise space-resolved spectral measurements of the whole image and in arbitrary areas of interest. Exceptionally versatile, the camera permits measurements on RGB, CIE-L*a*b* and spectral reflectance with high stability and excellent repeatability. Plus, with up to 3500 pixels per channel and 21.1 kHz line frequency, it achieves optical resolution up to 60 μm/pixel at speeds up to 6 meters-per-second. Chromasens, www.chromasens.com
Vacuum Conveyer
Piab’s Changeover Champion vacuum conveyor piFLOWp SMART enables users to save time when changing from one material to another, increasing the productivity of their operations. Changeover that would take one hour in a conventional vacuum conveyor takes only 10 minutes in the company’s new vacuum conveyor.
piFLOWp SMART is a self-optimizing vacuum conveyor targeted primarily at industries handling many different materials or those in which frequent changes need to be made. This makes the conveyor ideally suited for producers within the food and pharma sectors, where its full changeover potential will have great impact, saving time and money. With each new conveying cycle, the piFLOWp SMART will prove its name, using machine learning to automatically tune the process by configuring and optimizing a flawless flow of materials, set at the correct rate. Piab, www.piab.com
Subfreezing Dryer
Ingersoll Rand has introduced its new dryer technology, the Subfreezing Dryer. The Subfreezing Dryer is the world’s first dryer that provides -4 degrees Fahrenheit pressure dew point at 70% lower energy costs and 40% smaller footprint than that of traditional desiccant dryers. Ingersoll Rand’s new Subfreezing Dryer is compatible with oil-flooded rotary compressors, oil-free rotary compressors, centrifugal compressors and reciprocating compressors. Ingersoll Rand, IngersollRandCompressor.com
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