Plant Maintenance
The New Dawn of Revenue Management & Why You’re Not Prepared
March 1, 2013 12:01 pm | by Michael Kerman, director of industry development, Revitas | Articles | CommentsManufacturing has reached a state of complexity that threatens many manufacturers’ revenue — to a tune of more than $15 million per year. As the number of markets, channel partners, and locations continues to expand, many companies are watching their sales incentives spin out of control.
Sustainability & the Supply Chain: How to Reduce Cost & Save the Environment
February 28, 2013 1:29 pm | by Yves Leclerc, West Monroe Partners | Articles | CommentsFor years now, the “green” and “sustainable” trends have transitioned to a standard. From corporate offices to high-rise apartments and clothing manufacturers, most industries have begun to seriously invest in sustainability. The modern consumer is more sustainability-savvy, and brands are beginning to realize that purchasing power is often directed towards businesses that are up to par on remaining socially responsible.
Handbook on Weigh Module Integration
February 25, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has issued a handbook providing advice on the design and application of load cells and weigh modules for tanks, silos, vessels, hoppers and conveyors.
Food Grade Chain Lubricant
February 25, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsLU™205 Food Grade Chain Lubricant is a blend of renewable resource oils that is treated with antioxidants, extreme pressure, anti-wear and corrosion protecting additives.
Insertion Panel Flow Conditioner
February 18, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe Vortab Insertion Panel (VIP) flow conditioner completely neutralizes flow profile irregularities caused by elbows, valves, blowers, compressors and other flow disturbances that commonly occur in piping and duct runs and cause flow meter inaccuracies.
Safety Interlock Switch
February 13, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsD4SL-N Safety Interlock Switches are available with four-, five- or six-contacts to satisfy varied application needs.
Convenience at Your Fingertips
February 12, 2013 9:27 am | by Bernd Steppeler, Design Engineer, HAVER Filling Systems | Articles | CommentsNew mobile technology allows a cake mix supplier to video conference with an equipment manufacturer while standing in front of the inoperable equipment. By using a small tablet device, equipped with a camera and linked directly to software in the filling machine, the plant operator can show the service team the exact problem while monitoring operational data.
Cutting the Mustard
February 7, 2013 11:00 am | by Krystal Gabert, Editor | Articles | CommentsBeaverton Foods, Inc. is currently the largest processor of specialty mustards in the country and operates out of a 70,000-square-foot food processing facility in Hillsboro, Ore., shipping about 30 million units per year. But its beginnings were much more humble.
February Featured Products: Prepared Meals & Process Monitoring
February 5, 2013 11:04 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsEach month, Food Manufacturing highlights products in a featured category. This month, we are spotlighting prepared meals and process monitoring equipment.
Lead Screw Assemblies for Miniature Mechatronics
February 2, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCompany's "Micro" Series lead screw assemblies are 2 mm (5/64") diameter screws with available standard leads ranging from 0.3 mm (0.012") to 2 mm (0.079") per revolution and in a variety of nut configurations manufactured using self-lubricating acetal.
Current Sensors
February 2, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsDS1 current sensors feature a compact and non-adjustable one-piece design to deliver reliable detection of very low DC current levels in a wide range of applications.f
Environmentally Friendly Pest Management
January 23, 2013 3:21 pm | by Patrick T. Copps, MS, B.C.E., Technical Services Manager, Orkin, LLC | Articles | CommentsThe days of traditional pest management strategies — which may have included an over-reliance on pesticides and reactive pest treatments — are long gone. In their place is a proactive approach to pest management that uses chemical treatments only as a last resort.
Double Wall Piping Systems
January 22, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsChem Prolok™ is a thermoplastic double wall piping system that meets EPA requirements for underground chemical transfer.
Overload Safety Couplings
January 22, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsTorq-Tender™ overload safety couplings are available in special models designed for washdown applications.
Ultrasonic Diagnostic Tool
January 21, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe MDE-2000 Marksman™ II is an ultrasonic diagnostic tool that converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible "natural" sound.
Air Filter Housings
January 16, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsGlidePack® air filter housings ensure high indoor air quality and provide leak-free (less than 0.5% guaranteed) filter integrity.
Piston Compressors
January 9, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsGEA Bock piston compressors allow Company to offer piston and screw compressors from five to 6,100 CFM using various refrigerants including R-134a, R-404a, CO2, NH3 and others.
Vortex Pump Head
January 8, 2013 1:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe SGV Vortex Pump Head for SUMP-GARD® vertical thermoplastic pumps handles fluids and slurries containing stringy materials or solids to 2" (51 mm) in diameter.
2012 Energy Intelligence Report
January 3, 2013 11:50 am | Digital Editions | CommentsFind ways to save money through investing in energy efficient equipment and alternative energy solutions in the 2012 Energy Intelligence Report!
Double C-Face Coupler Brake
January 2, 2013 2:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe double C-face coupler brake mounts on the drive end of a standard C-face motor, replacing the commonly used motor brakes mounted on the back of a special motor designed with a mounting flange and extended shaft on the fan end of the motor.
Chicken Farmer Prevails In Pollution Lawsuit
December 21, 2012 9:49 am | by ERIC TUCKER,Associated Press | News | CommentsA Maryland farmer who raises chickens for poultry giant Perdue Farms did not discharge pollution into a nearby river, a federal judge ruled Thursday in a case that had been closely watched by environmentalists and the poultry industry. U.S. District Judge William Nickerson sided with Alan Hudson in a 50-page ruling, saying a New York-based environmental group that sued the farmer and Perdue for pollution had failed to prove its case.
Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors
December 20, 2012 2:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe Flowline® EchoPod® and EchoSonic® II lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters are constructed with PVDF transducers and NEMA Type-6P polycarbonate enclosures.
Capping And Lidding Parts
December 19, 2012 2:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCompany produces tightening discs, gripper rubbers, quills, quill discs and other contact parts to fit virtually any brand of capping and lidding equipment.
Rail Mount LED Work Light
December 18, 2012 2:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe WAL-JH-2XWP400 Rail Mount LED Work Light is designed to allow fast temporary mounting to ladders, scaffolding and railings.
Cable Entry Seal
December 17, 2012 2:00 am | by Food Manufacturing Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe C RS T cable entry seal has been approved for IP69K, demonstrating its ability to protect equipment during industrial high pressure cleaning with very hot water.
