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Anti-static air gun

April 18, 2016

CE, UL and RoHS certified, the EXAIR Ion air gun removes static electricity, contaminants and dust from packages prior to labeling or printing; it also is RoHS compliant.

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Engineered for production and packaging conveyor belts, Goodway pressurized dry steam belt cleaning systems remove food remnants, seasonings, glaze and oil overspray; they also kill microorganisms and remove allergens on contact.

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Dust collectors

April 12, 2016

Tri-Mer Whirl wet, self-cleaning dust collectors collect soluble and insoluble particulate using minimal water; particulate is deposited at the bottom of the unit as a dense filter cake.

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Water mixing stations

April 8, 2016

The ThermOmegaTech HCX mixing station utilizes individual globe valves to mix hot and cold water to the desired proportion and includes an optional thermostatic safety shutoff feature.

New York sauce manufacturer cited after employee fall in vinegar tank

New York sauce manufacturer cited for employee fall in vinegar tank

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2016

A New York food manufacturer could be looking at a hefty find after OSHA cited the Johnson City plant with 12 health and safety violations.

Blue Bell identifies possible Listeria source at Oklahoma plant

TECH FLASH

Blue Bell details root cause of Listeria outbreak

Two reports offer a better picture of what went wrong

Jeremy Gerrard

March 29, 2016

The outbreak resulted in a recall of all company products.

Tech Update: Cleaning & Sanitation

Boost plant efficiency by being clean, safe and savvy

Risks will always exist, but combining technology and employee training ensures processes not only comply with, but exceed, increasingly stringent regulatory standards.

Jaan Koel

March 25, 2016

Technology is one thing; training is another. But, the two fit together like a hand in a glove when it comes to keeping food and beverage plants running at peak efficiency in the cleanest, safest way possible.

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Hygiene handles

March 4, 2016

Built for food processing companies, Pure Hold hygiene handles are mounted onto standard pull-doors in place of normal handles; they release sanitizing gel onto the hands of users as they open the door.

TECH FLASH

Piping design for bacteria reduction in water systems

Food Engineering interviews Jason Mitchell of US Water Services, Inc.

February 24, 2016

Monitoring a water system and getting clean samples aren’t easy, if your site has a poor design or contamination.

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Wall/ceiling system

February 8, 2016

The Metl-Span FRP CleanSeam insulated metal panel wall and ceiling system combines fiberglass-reinforced plastic panel faces with a flush surface and hard joints; the joints are mold, mildew and impact resistant, and are permanently sealed with a compound that bonds the adjacent FRP surfaces together.