A compilation of the newest food engineering technology and plant products featured at PACK EXPO 2024.
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Ammeraal Beltech
Modular Spiral Belts Tailored for Various Applications
Ammeraal Beltech has introduced its uni Modular Spiral Belt Program to the Americas. This program includes a range of modular spiral belts tailored for various applications, including cooling, chilling, freezing, proofing and steaming. The company says that the uni Modular Spiral Program not only focuses on advancing conveyor system efficiency and hygiene standards but also places a strong emphasis on providing robust local support and production capabilities throughout the Americas. This strategic approach includes the selection of Approved Spiral Belt Distributors and OEMs to ensure quality service and support.
Texwrap - Booth #S-3636
Vegetable Protein Texturization Technology
Clextral's patented technology for vegetable protein texturization is designed to create softer, more flexible textures and produces large whole-cut pieces to obtain products that are equivalent to meat or fish. The new technology combines the principle of a shear-cell fibration process and the continuous extrusion process. The protein material is cooked in the extruder, which continuously feeds the dynamic die. The structure and orientation of the fibers are different—in particular, the final structure of the product is due to the shearing and cooling of the dynamic die. The Galaxy Texturing Technology enables a throughput of up to 400 kg per hour.
Multi-Conveyor
Dynamic Walkway Gripper
Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of conveyors to transport newly formed tins in a variety of sizes from two forming machines to one common palletizer. Tins received from a forming machine on one side will be side gripped and elevated through a new dynamic walkway gripper concept, then decline and end transfer onto a gapping conveyor. A manual hand crank adjustment with counter position indicator allows operators to adjust and track product widths from 2 in. to 12 in. for precision product changeover. Auxiliary underside guarding provides additional operator safety. Additional underside guide rails provide product stability and containment in the arch.
Key Technology
High-Capacity Vibratory Conveyors for Advanced Applications
Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s food sorting and handling solutions group, has introduced high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food handling applications. Conveying up to 100,000 lbs. (45,359 kg) of product an hour and available in widths more than 10 ft. (3 meters), these extra-large, high-capacity conveyors can be engineered for grading, aligning, distributing and other specialized food handling functions. Key’s Iso-Flo, Impulse, Zephyr and Marathon vibratory conveyors are designed to offer reliability, superior sanitation and minimal maintenance requirements. The conveyors can be used for fruits, vegetables, potato strips, potato chips, nuts, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, confections, snacks, bakery products, cereals, grains and more.
Cablevey Conveyors
Hygienic X-ray Inspection System
Cablevey Conveyors, part of Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), has launched metal-detectable cable assemblies for tubular drag conveyor systems. The product is designed to meet the evolving needs of the food processing and material handling industries, providing enhanced safety and operational efficiency. The metal-detectable cable assemblies feature metal-detectable additives in the coating and discs, ensuring that standard metal detectors in processing plants can quickly identify potential contaminants. This solution prevents potential contamination of food products, which is crucial for maintaining the highest quality standards and consumer safety.