Plant Focus - Articles - Page 29

Agr International's new Pilot Vision+ system designed to meet the inspection challenges of PET bottles made with higher percentages of rPET.

Agr to unveil new Pilot+ Vision system at K 2019

System simplifies designed to meet inspection challenges of rPET

September 18, 2019

The high-precision device measures laboratory thickness and provides dimensional measurements for plastic containers.

Flux Power lithium-ion batteries power electric forklifts

Battery packs offer 30 percent more energy efficiency

September 17, 2019

The lithium-ion battery packs are designed to run cleaner and longer than traditional lead-acid batteries, the company says.

DuPont offers its new Delrin acetal homopolymer with advanced slip technology, which eliminates lubricants and reduces line cleaning to promote sustainable bottling operations, according to the company.

New technology from DuPont eliminates conveyor lubricants

e-F.A.S.T. promotes sustainable bottling operations

September 16, 2019

The Regina Chain’s e-F.A.S.T. material benefits conveyors used in high-speed, dry-running bottling operations because it eliminates the need for traditional external lubricants and other filling operations, the company says.

Cole-Parmer Masterflex L/S Easy Load pump head.

Masterflex pump head useful in beverage R&D for pH metering

Low-shear pump doesn’t alter fluid texture, consistency

September 12, 2019

The Masterflex L/S Easy-Load pump head can be used within the beverage industry for research and development with pH acid/base metering or distilled water transfer.

Leoni releases slip-resistant attachment for robot

Lightweight mounting solution works with thousands of dress packages

September 11, 2019

LEONI AG announced the expansion of its smart robot mounting solutions for picking, packing and palletizing applications with the release of the LEONI B-Flex P³.

Comexi smart glasses facilitate remote information sharing

Field engineers receive hands-on help and problem-solving

September 10, 2019

The smart glasses allows the Comexi help desk a real-time view of the customer’s field of vision as well as hands-free video conferencing.

High Pressure Processing Equipment - Beverage Industry

HPP leverages clean-label trends

Beverage industry represents about 23 percent of HPP products

Barbara Harfmann

September 9, 2019

Food safety, health-and-wellness and clean-label trends are influencing more beverage-makers to invest in high-pressure processing (HPP) equipment.

Product, packaging play vital role in beverage quality

Quality monitoring ultimately helps consumer experience

John Peter Koss

September 5, 2019

The relatively simple topic of space can become a major issue when analyzing and evaluating the beverage industry supply chain.

Antaira Technologies LLC ARS-7231-AC dual wireless radio with router capability. - Beverage Industry

Antaira Technologies expands industrial network solutions

Device increases wireless routing capabilities

August 28, 2019

The device boasts network robustness, stability and a wide network coverage with a very low voltage input of 9V.

Neon lights lets workers know when restroom is occupied

LED designed to increase workplace productivity

August 26, 2019

Designed to increase warehouse efficiency, the eye-pleasing, neon LEDs show restroom availability, increasing workplace productivity because workers no longer have to stand in front of a restroom door and wait.