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Dry Processing

Fluid bed agglomerator

December 17, 2015

The Kason Vibro-Bed fluid bed agglomerator uses a spraying system to introduce moisture to powdered materials as they are fluidized and dried, forming agglomerates on a controlled basis.

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Lab homogenizer

September 18, 2015

The GEA Pony NS2006L self-contained homogenizer is designed for continuous operation up to 1,500 bar.

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Laboratory homogenizer

August 28, 2015

A standalone, fully equipped unit, the GEA Panther NS3006L high-pressure laboratory homogenizer provides continuous operation up to 1,500 bar for limited productions in pilot plants.

Plug Power announces Dietz & Watson as new GenKey customer

May 29, 2015

Plug Power Inc. announced Philadelphia-based deli meat and cheese producer Dietz & Watson has become a new Plug Power GenKey customer.

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Designed for high-viscosity products, the CIP-able Alfa Laval AlfaVap cassette evaporator concentrates process liquids that contain particulates or dissolved and finely dispersed proteins of animal and/or fish origin; nearly all evaporation takes place within the cassette.

Automation Series

The rise of robotic automation

Robotics can play a role in pick-and-place, packaging, case packing and palletizing processes, but how do you know where to implement robotic automation?

Wayne Labs

January 8, 2015

Throughput. It all comes down to this number.

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Stainless steel evaporative condenser

October 7, 2014

The Frick ECOSS stainless steel evaporative condenser eliminates the white rust and corrosion that can result from changes in water treatment chemistry.

Field Reports

Redesigned filter solves winery production lag

The old filter clogged easily, requiring frequent cleaning and producing a lot of downtime.

July 7, 2014

Royal Wine Corporation is a leader in the kosher wine and beverage industry.

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Straddle stacker

June 3, 2014

The Crown SX 3000-40 walkie straddle stacker has a 4,000-lb. maximum load capacity and a 192-in. maximum lift height. It features a cast aluminum design, maintenance-free battery pack and 30A, 120V onboard charger.