A compilation of the newest food engineering technology and plant products.
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CRX-20iA/L Cobot
As one of the latest additions to the CRX family of collaborative robots, the CRX-20iA/L has a 20 kg payload and 1,418 mm reach, with an under-flip motion that works for applications requiring a higher payload in a small footprint. The CRX-20iA/L features six controlled axes and has a mechanical weight of 41 kg. The CRX 20-iA/L serves applications including palletizing, welding, machine tending, inspection, material removal and more. The CRX Series of cobots are 8 Years Zero Maintenance.
Endress+Hauser
Sensors for level and pressure measurement
The new Cerabar PMP43 offers a range of sensor variants with fully welded, hygienic process connections, which are used in the food and beverage industry and the life sciences sector. Meanwhile, with the Liquiphant FTL43, point levels in almost all pumpable liquids can be detected using vibronic technology. Endress+Hauser also presents the new Micropilot FMR43 free space radar sensor for continuous, contactless level measurement. The measuring device ensures reliable measurement under rapidly changing or turbulent process conditions. The hygienic industry’s requirement for even smaller process tanks was also considered during the development of the new devices. In addition to the 80 GHz technology, a one-half-inch process connection can be realized thanks to a 180 GHz frequency option, which allows use in the smallest process tanks.
Munson
VB-1-SSIS Vee Cone Blender
With a capacity of 1 cu. ft. (28 liters), the VB-1-SSIS Vee Cone Blender for laboratory and pilot applications features an intensifier bar and air brake. Constructed and finished to sanitary standards, it is equipped with an internal spray line with intensifier bar for rapid dispersion of liquid additions throughout the batch, and a pneumatically-actuated brake to stop rotation for loading or unloading the batch. Two inclined cylinders with smooth internal surfaces rotate end-over-end, allowing complete discharge through a lever-operated butterfly valve. The absence of residual material, combined with easy internal access through the cylinder doors and discharge valve, allows rapid sanitizing and visual inspection of all material contact surfaces, preventing cross-contamination between changeovers. The gentle tumbling action achieves uniform blends in 15 to 30 minutes. Mixing chamber rotation is driven by a 3/4 HP (0.55 kW) stainless steel wash-down motor with a shaft-mounted gear reducer, while the intensifier bar is powered by a 1 HP (0.74 kW) stainless steel wash-down motor.
C. Gerhardt
N-Realizer Protein Analyzer
The N-Realyzer from C. Gerhardt Analytical Systems ensures high throughput, is low-maintenance and intuitive to operate. It owes this to a valve block from Festo, which offers high tightness in gas distribution. With N-Realyzer, proteins from food, animal feed or fertilizers can be analyzed using the Dumas method. Whether solid or liquid, with a high or low nitrogen content, N-Realyzer delivers results for up to 100 samples in series for any sample matrix. Its patented autosampler prevents samples from being mixed up. Thanks to the two-stage water separation, the water content of aqueous samples is completely removed. Unlike its predecessor model, N-Realyzer is cubic and no longer rectangular. It is also mounted on a turntable so all parts are easily accessible.
Charles Ross & Son Company
ROSS 42N-10 Ribbon Blender
ROSS Ribbon Blenders are used throughout the process industries for mixing powders, granules, pellets, grains and other bulk solids. Available in lab scale to full production models, these machines are built to handle a range of bulk densities and can be customized for heavy-duty and sanitary applications. The ROSS Model 42N-10 has a working capacity of 10 cu. ft. and is designed for free-flowing materials with bulk densities up to 100 lbs./cu. ft. The double ribbon agitator is powered by a 10HP TEFC motor and features a solid stainless steel type 304 shaft with heavy-duty ribbon support arms. This custom-made blender includes a bag dump/powder filling station per the end user’s preference, as well as a 6-in. tube vent port that attaches to a dust collection system. The base legs offer 56 in. of clearance for an elevated product discharge at the bottom center of the trough.
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