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Laboratory homogenizers

April 7, 2014

Manufactured from 316 stainless steel material, Omega HMG-10 Series laboratory homogenizers have a 144W, high-torque motor with a variable speed adjustment and separate on/off switch.

SPX APV Cavitator modular process technology

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Used for mixing and dispersing in food and beverage processing sanitary applications ranging from pasteurization to low-pressure homogenization, SPX APV Cavitator modular process technology takes a fluid into the machine housing, where shockwaves are produced from the collapse of “controlled cavitation” bubbles.

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Processing system

January 10, 2014

The Avure QFP 525L-600 high-pressure processing system delivers 8,135 lb. of processing per hour; it achieves 10 cycles/hr.with a 3-minute hold time.

Dry Processing

Servo auger

October 11, 2013

The Spee-Dee Revolution Series auger features servo motor precision auger control, a direct drive design, PLC-based controls with a full-color touch screen operator interface, inline checkweight feedback and non-proprietary electrical components.

TECH FLASH

Integrate equipment for improved bar line efficiency

A line comprised of unintegrated equipment increases the chance of operator error.

Shane O'Halloran

August 28, 2013

Multiple control panels can easily overwhelm operators.

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Condenser Set

August 8, 2013

Based on semi-hermetic GEA Bock compressors and condensers, the GEA Plusbox complete condenser set can be configured according to individual requirements; it is available in basic, plug & play and individually expanded design variants

Lift Trucks

Making all the right moves

An integral part of the food and beverage industry supply chain, state-of-the-art lift trucks provide efficiency, economy and ergonomics.

Jaan Koel

May 13, 2013

Lift trucks have taken their own special direction in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

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Cushion tire lift trucks

April 9, 2013

Cat Lift Trucks EC22N2 – EC30LN2 4,500- to 6,500-lb. capacity, electric, 4-wheel cushion tire lift trucks are equipped with 3-phase AC technology and separate drive, hydraulic and steer motors.

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Fruit pitting machine

April 9, 2013

Designed to remove the pits from dried prunes and dates, the Fadei M-292 fruit pitting machine also can be used for a variety of fruit and vegetable applications at capacities up to 2,400/min.

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High-level depalletizer

March 6, 2013

The A-B-C Model 108HL high-level bulk depalletizer transfers containers from the pallet stack and sweeps them onto a high-level discharge conveyor at speeds up to 4 layers/min.