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Cat® Lift Trucks’ innovation factory – Staying ahead in materials handling The recent wave of technical innovations, and benchmark-setting product launches, that customers have seen introduced from Cat® Lift Trucks by their UK distributor, Impact Handling, is no surprise. In fact, it’s only to be expected from a company that has a long-standing belief in the importance of customer-centric Research and Development, something that has continued unabated throughout the upheaval of the last two years and is now bearing fruit. In the south of Finland, just outside of Helsinki, sits the European hub of Cat Lift Trucks’ R&D department (there are further teams based in both the US and Asia). The facility is home to over 100 R&D professionals, whose knowledge and expertise span every facet of cutting-edge industrial engineering
The foundation of our work is listening to our customers. This is where it begins.
and design. The team is headed up by the charismatic Kero Uusitalo, Head of Industrial Design & User Experience. Kero is a typically precise and efficient Nordic industrial designer, whose minimalist way with words is as elegantly simple as his taste in design. We caught up with Kero to find out what sits behind the European R&D team’s remarkable pace of innovation, and to receive some important advice for lift
section of Impact Handling’s food, drink and packaging customer base in the UK as well as numerous other end users across Europe. Taking on board the views and feedback of a broad spectrum of sectors that cover a wide range of utilisations. The customer consultations continue right through the programme, including during live prototype testing and post-R&D customer experience –
truck users.
ensuring a continued feed-back loop
“The R&D effectively starts before
based on real world scenarios and
the project.” Elaborates Kero, “We
“Our priorities are our customers
demands.
are continually testing technological
priorities”, begins Kero. “We are humans
platforms – be that physical or Each facet of the programme: from
software – at the theoretical stage”. This
whether for drivers or managers –and
safety, environmental, performance,
ingenious modelling enables the team
this is the most important aspect”
ergonomics, and driver comfort, to
to explore out-of-the-box ideas and is
mechanics, electrics, hydraulics, lifting
typical of the inspired thinking that runs
“The foundation of our work is listening
functions, legislation, and beyond, all
throughout the facility.
to our customers. This is where it begins”,
have a dedicated R&D manager with
Kero is keen to add.
supporting team focused on delivering
“Similar to the car industry, we also
the best in every metric across each
parallel test individual components, as
element of the entire programme.
well as the entire trucks, to expedite the
creating forklift trucks for humans –
The team consult with a large cross-
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development process. We have even
never loses sight of the true purpose of
created our own simulation system
all their hard work.
which enables us to drive the trucks in 3D and replicate any dynamic force on
“As R&D professionals we are very
the equipment – allowing us to explore
aware that the world is changing, as
its effect before we reach prototyping.
is the behaviour of customers.” Kero points out, “Today they are buying an
“This significantly speeds up the
experience and not just a product.”
development process, meaning when we do enter physical prototyping we
“With this change, sustainability
start from a well-advanced point.”
and the move to electrification have naturally gone hand in hand. Our ability
Cat Lift Trucks sister division, Rocla,
to expedite the R&D process, without
also based in Finland, is a leading force
cutting corners, has enabled us to
in Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
respond to this very effectively.”
technology. Rocla’s expertise has proved rather useful for the R&D team,
Cat Lift Trucks latest range of electric
as Kero explains:
machines EP 1.4 to 5.5 tonnes bear testament to Karo’s words and
“We have adapted our in-house AGV
demonstrate just how successfully the
technology to enable us to run intensive
team has listened and responded to
tests. These see equipment operated
customer sentiment. Indeed, in many
non-stop for extended periods”. This
key parameters the new trucks now
ability to push the machines beyond any
comfortably exceed the performance of
likely real-world application, is clearly
their internal combustion counterparts
an important proving ground for the
– delivering the perfect solution for
R&D team and validates the durability
customers looking to move from diesel
of their new developments.
or gas power to a greener and cleaner alternative.
against our competitors’ equipment.” Kero explains. “Our goal is to always be the best. Not just in terms of figures, but in how this translates into real life usage” Before we left Kero to resume his relentless quest for new ideas, he shared a last piece of well-considered advice: “Our attention to detail is incredible and its value, while usually appreciated on new machines, is often overlooked throughout the working life of the equipment.”
“Of course, we also run extensive driver and customer management testing –
Alongside their dialogue with
the human aspect is always the most
customers, the team keeps a keen
critical.” Kero is keen to remind us as
eye on the industry outside of their
well, that although the facility is a technological tour de force, the team
own walls. “We rigorously benchmark
“When you see how much work goes into developing, evaluating, testing and refining every single, individual, part of the trucks, you realise just how important it is to only use these intended parts throughout the life of the machines.” “Bearings are a prime example. The tolerances to which our bearings are engineered are incredibly small and we have seen many failed tests from bearings that we have evaluated but which did not meet our standards.” “Customers really should insist that only original approved parts are used throughout the life of their machines. It is the only way they can be assured of maintaining the fleet’s ongoing safety, reliability and performance – things we spend a lot of our time thinking about here in Finland.” www.impact-handling.com
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Precise, reliable detection of marks and colour contrast Contrast and luminescence Sensors
Developed on the intensity discrimination
are usually the ‘go to’ device for reliable
principle the OC50 is a basic contrast
detection of print marks and colour
sensor with the ability to detect even the
variances even at very low contrasts and
smallest differences between a mark and
are typically used for applications such
the background with a Jitter of >25 µs. It
as printing, labelling and packaging.
features RGB LED and single-lens optics,
Sensing and instrumentation specialists
and robust plastic housing. It also has
BAUMER have developed one of the
static teach-in with LED display and is
widest ranges of innovative sensing
available with optical lenses for distances
products and are now acknowledged as being one of the leading ‘one-stopshops’ for most process to packaging applications. A good example of this is their new range of OC50 / OC60 Contrast and Luminescence Sensors which provide reliable and precise detection of minute and invisible print marks even at very fast speeds thanks to low jitter>7µs. ‘Jitter’ is best described as any deviation in, or displacement of the
PMMA lenses all contained in a compact
up to 18mm. The OC60 is offered for higher performance contrast sensing for lower Jitter measurements of >7 µs using the same RGB LED single lens optics as the OC50 although with glass lenses, static and dynamic teach-in within a metal housing. Optical lenses for this option are available for distance up to 40mm. The OC60 also has an adjustable cable outlet in 5 positions along with industry
signal pulses in a high-frequency digital
standard front and side mounting
signal and the amount of ‘allowable
options. These features, along with a
jitter’ is highly dependent on the sensing
sensing beam that can leave the unit
application.
either vertically or horizontally ensures
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maximum positioning flexibility. The OC60 luminescence sensing option features UV LED single lens optics, glass lenses and is designed for effective detection of fluorescent markings and can be adjusted for 5 sensitivity levels. It provides very quick response times of 0.34 ms and is available with optical lenses for distances up to 50mm. The OC60D has a colour mode to detect not only the contrast but also the actual colour so is particularly suitable for colour detecting and sorting applications, such as those required for packaging in the food and drink processing industries. More here: https://www.baumer.com/gb/ en/product-overview/object-detection/ photoelectric-sensors/contrast-andluminescence-sensors/c/42493 View Video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=GTRa5mxbWGQ www.baumer.com/gb/en/
Modified Atmosphere Systems Packaging Equipment !! W E N
Model HGA-11-MAP is a fully portable residual oxygen monitor that can measure oxygen in very small volumes such as in Coffee Capsules (about 5-7cc). It is simple to operate and can make more than 100 measurements on one charge of battery. It is supplied with an additional rechargeable battery and battery charger.
Model BGA-11-MAP is a small table-top, mains operated oxygen monitor suitable for measuring residual oxygen in small packages with sample volumes more than 10-15cc. It is simple to operate – a pushbutton initiates the internal electric sampling pump for programmable time, customer adjustable for different sample volumes.
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Model 2BGA-SP-MAP is a small table-top,
mains operated monitor which simultaneously measures residual oxygen and carbon dioxide CO2 in very small volumes, from 10-15cc or more. Operation is similar to the BGA-11-MAP instrument.
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The ‘best’ of the cleaner, electrically heated high-pressure cleaners Many companies in the food processing and production industry have been using electrically heated pressure washers for their cleaning needs where the advantages are clear:
not by offering the cheapest, but by providing the best. German built and designed; each machine is hand assembled then fully tested before leaving the factory in Bavaria.
• No exhaust fumes. • No CO2 emission • Cleaner, more reliable and cheaper to run than fossil fuel burning pressure washers.
The Kranzle range includes manual pushalong sweeping machines, a powerful vacuum cleaner in addition to their extensive range of pressure washers, available exclusively from specialist authorised distributors. A large range of specifically designed Kranzle accessories such as pipe cleaning hoses, domed floor cleaning tools, foam lances, non marking high pressure hoses & wheels and more are available.
But not all electrical heated hot water pressure washers work in the same way. Most require you to heat the water in a tank (much like a kettle does) prior to use which can take 10-15 minutes. While being operated, the heated water is topped up with incoming cold water this results in the output temperature dropping. Also when you finish cleaning remaining water in the tank will have been heated unnecessarily which is wasted energy. Kranzle e-therms are different. Kranzle’s alternative and more efficient electrically heated e-therm pressure washers distinguish themselves from the rest by providing instant hot water, at a constant temperature using an innovative post-pump fully electrical heating system. No hot water tank and no pre-heating time required.
Heating water after the pump has the added benefit of extending the life of the parts inside the pump, such as valves, seals and o-rings etc as well as using less electricity by leaving heated water in a tank. Greater reliability coupled with lower maintenance costs paired with lower running costs without polluting exhaust is achievable and favourable. Kranzle, a privately owned and operated company, are renowned for their exceptional build quality and are well respected within the industry. Companies such as Walkers Snack Foods, British Sugar, Pepsi Cola to name a few have Kranzle e-therms, some for over 10 years with great results. The Kranzle family has grown its reputation by producing first-class cleaning equipment since 1974,
If you have high demands regarding the reliability, quality, longevity, and function of the machinery you are buying, you deserve good advice, service and after-sales support from professional, experienced and trained companies. Authorised Kranzle distributors are nationwide. Further information on the company and their products can be found online: www.kranzle.co.uk and they can be contacted on 01702 603462 or by emailing: sales@kranzle.co.uk
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Modified and Controlled Atmosphere Systems Since Since 1993, 1993, Emproco Emproco Ltd, Ltd, established established on on 1975, 1975, has has been been designing designing and and manufacturing manufacturing aa wide wide range range of of Modified Modified and and Controlled Controlled Atmosphere Atmosphere Systems Systems for for application application such such as as food food packaging, packaging, storage storage of of fruit, fruit, vegetables, vegetables, grain grain and and flowers flowers and and CO2 CO2 enrichment enrichment for for greenhouses. greenhouses. Products Products were were developed developed in in conjunction conjunction with with the the Volcani Volcani Institute Institute of of Agricultural Agricultural Research Research Center Center in in Israel. Israel. Our Our range range of of instrumentation instrumentation includes includes on-line on-line food food packaging packaging monitors monitors for for quality quality control control of of modified modified atmosphere atmosphere packaging packaging of of products products such such as as coffee, coffee, cheese, cheese, processed processed meats, meats, herbs, herbs, flour flour etc. etc. Nitrogen Nitrogen and and /or /or CO2 CO2 are are used used to to extend extend the the shelf shelf life life of of these these packaged packaged products. products. We We have have developed developed instruments instruments that that measure measure very very small small volumes volumes of of residual residual Oxygen Oxygen and and CO2 CO2 to to ensure ensure the the integrity integrity of of the the packaging. packaging. For For storage storage of of fruit, fruit, vegetables, vegetables, grains, grains, etc., etc., we we have have designed designed multiple multiple programmable programmable systems systems that that control control the the storage storage atmosphere atmosphere according according to to pre-set pre-set parameters parameters of of Oxygen Oxygen and and CO2. CO2. These These systems systems use use our our propriety propriety software software to to optimize optimize quantity quantity of of gases gases required required to to reach reach the the programmed programmed concentrations concentrations in in minimal minimal time time and and to to maintain maintain these these concentrations concentrations within within close close tolerances. tolerances.
CO2 CO2 enrichment enrichment of of greenhouses greenhouses for for flowers flowers and and some some types types of of fruit fruit and and vegetables vegetables provides provides improved improved the the quality quality and and quantity quantity of of produce. produce. Our Our systems systems use use propriety propriety software software to to optimize optimize and and maintain maintain the the CO2 CO2 levels levels over over the the complete complete growing growing cycle cycle in in multiple multiple greenhouses. greenhouses. We We can can also also design design and and manufacture manufacture systems systems per per customer customer requirements requirements and and parameters. parameters. All All our our instrumentation instrumentation are are designed designed for for high high reliability reliability with with minimum minimum maintenance, maintenance, which which in in most most cases, cases, can can be be carried carried out out by by the the end-user. end-user. For For more more information information visit visit our our website website at at www.emproco.com www.emproco.com
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Kecol have over 25 years of experience in handling all types of viscous products in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics markets, as well as general industrial applications.
A sample of products we already pump… ᅚHoney ᅚPetroleum Jelly ᅚMascara ᅚSauces ᅚLanolin ᅚLip Gloss ᅚEssences ᅚEye Ointment ᅚMeat Paste ᅚParaffin Wax
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ᅚFace Scrub ᅚTeething Gel ᅚTomato Puree ᅚMedical Adhesives ᅚVeterinary Creams ᅚFruit Paste ᅚToothpaste ᅚMalt ᅚJam ᅚWax
Game-Changing Recyclable Pump Technology Optimises Manufacturing Efficiency Quantex, a PSG® brand, offers a unique and patented recyclable pump technology that is revolutionising liquid dispensing across industries. From consumer-facing dispensers in retail environments, hotels, offices, & vending machines, to industrial manufacturing lines in factories, Quantex is saving valuable time spent on cleaning, maintenance, and product replenishment, whilst providing an accurate and hygienic dispensing solution for food and beverage liquids. These revolutionary, lightweight, plastic pumps form a part of the product’s primary packaging, similar to the way a wine tap is already fitted on a bag in box, except, rather than manually pressing the tap that allows the product to dribble out using gravity, the pump is clipped into a standard, low cost motor drive in the fixed equipment, and the product is dosed with precision, at a wide range of flowrates with high vacuum for effective bag evacuation.
is required. No fluid travels through the
from as little as 24µL, to faster flow
fixed parts of the machine and therefore,
ingredients up to 75mL/s (or 270L/h).
products can be swapped in and out of
The pumps can handle very high viscosity
the same channels in seconds, without
fluids from honey, jams (with seeds
cross-contamination, providing valuable
and fruit pieces smaller than 4mm in
uptime for manufacturing lines. The pumps are primary container agnostic, so can be attached to a rigid cartridge, pouch, vat, bottle, syringe, or jerry can for example. The simple mechanics in this system mean that equipment footprint is more compact and low cost compared to other pump systems like peristaltic or gear pumps.
When a product supply is finished you
diameter), mayonnaise, ketchup and relish, highly concentrated apple or orange juice, all dairy products up to the viscosity of sour cream, as well as high acid and high alkaline concentrates. A reverse cycle capability combined with a valve on the outlet means dispensing can be completely drip-free if required, and there is flexibility with the
simply replace the bag and pump with a
The range of pumps available can
configuration because the pump can sit
new bag and pump which means that no
accurately dose micro-volumes of highly
above as well as below the product it is
costly pump maintenance or calibration
concentrated flavourings or additives
pumping.
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When a product supply is finished you simply replace the bag and pump with a new bag and pump which means that no costly pump maintenance or calibration is required. Quantex offers ‘Dilution’ versions of its pumps where a filtered waterline can be introduced directly into the pump to mix accurately with concentrates. This is particularly exciting for brands who are interested in saving cost and carbon emissions on shipping by taking water out of the distribution channel. The positive displacement rotary action of the pumps means that fixed volumes are transferred, and by counting the number of revolutions, the motor drive can calculate the amount dispensed in real-time, providing valuable data to IoT platforms monitoring equipment. RFID or NFC chips can tell the machine how fast to run the pumps for each specific product and can transfer information to
in the summer of 2021 by PSG, an
pump and bag. Shipping ambient product
operating company of Dover Corporation,
has enabled global distribution as well
headquartered in Chicago, US. Having the
as reducing shipping cost and carbon
support of a multi-billion-dollar global
emissions – it feels very rewarding to have
business behind it means that Quantex is
provided such an impactful solution.”
perfectly positioned for rapid growth. The Quantex team now works collaboratively
An interesting application area for Quantex
alongside 13 other PSG pump and flow
is the burgeoning refill market, where
measurement brands, including Mouvex®
the consumer brings a reusable bottle to
and Wilden®.
refill in a supermarket instead of using
the cloud about the product’s ingredients
Quantex strives to help its customers
and expiry date, for example. This makes
meet their business needs, an example
product changeover times even faster
of this led to the development of an
since there is no need to programme data
aseptic version of its pumps. Phil Medcalf,
into systems.
Quantex’s Product Manager, explains the
Quantex is already producing its pumps in
“Due to an aseptic version of the BiB-
high volume for several forward-thinking
19 pump, one of our customers is now
global customers in lights out, white room
able to ship fresh products at ambient
automated assembly, with air pressure
temperatures rather than keeping them
testing, and printed batch numbers for
frozen in transit. This aseptic version of
traceability. Quantex was a privately
the pump uses a self-piercing foil seal,
owned company until it was acquired
and the customer gamma irradiates the
benefits this brought to the customer:
single-use plastic, pre-packaged bottles. Quantex’ Director – Marketing, Gillian Harding-Moore, recognised that Quantex provides the key to rolling liquid refill out at scale, and is driving this market segment. She explains: “Quantex is exciting many refill equipment manufacturers, global brands, and retailers, who are keen to meet sustainability goals and reduce single-use plastic packaging waste. Up until now, dispensing food & beverages hygienically and accurately has been challenging, and machines are usually too costly and time-consuming to maintain, but Quantex solves these common painpoints, providing a compact and low-cost, scalable platform. We are at the dawn of a historical movement, changing the way we distribute our goods and shop, and Quantex is at its centre, surrounded by innovators with a collaborative mindset. I am thrilled to be contributing to the sustainability of our planet.” For more information about Quantex, visit www.quantex-arc.com or email quantex-info@psgdover.com.
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The Frightening Amount of Money You’re Losing and How Quantum’s ‘Try Before You Buy’ Energy-Saving Equipment Will Save You Thousands! Systems powered by electric motors make up a whopping 40% of the world’s total electricity consumption and 65% in the UK. However, many companies are unaware of the latest technologies that could significantly reduce energy prices and dramatically reduce global and UK electricity demand by 20% to 30%. To improve the energy performance of your facility and save costs, Quantum Controls believes in a “try before you buy” approach. This means business owners and engineers will find significant savings before spending a penny. To optimize energy use, we look at your system, and test the following: • What is your installation designed to achieve? • How well is it doing this? • What components are involved? • How do they work together? • On what grounds have they been selected?
WE CAN HELP
This will be a great boost to energy
• How well is the application still
Quantum Controls will come to your
savings. And your bottom line.
performing?
site and look at maximise the energy
Installing high-efficiency motors and drives can result in great energy savings,
efficiency of your machinery before considering any energy solutions.
providing that the installation works as
Our secret is to get the process right first
intended in its current setup.
and then investigate where potential
But frequently, users, eager to benefit
losses occur.
from energy savings, fit drives in
For example, if a system – a conveyor
installations that are not properly set
belt, for instance – is frequently running
up. This may well lead to some energy
empty, it may be useful to be able to
savings, but the savings achievable by
start and stop it according to demand,
putting the process right would be much
using a variable-speed drive, without
greater.
having to think of start-up.
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If an application runs frequently with a low load, it can be a good idea to look at synchronous reluctance motors, which often halve losses in low-load conditions. Optimising energy use is about identifying when energy is used for a purpose, and when it’s not. The Quantum Controls Q360 Site Survey audit is a good first step toward ensuring that your plant is operating efficiently.
Our secret is to get the process right first and then investigate where potential losses occur. Quantum Controls has for many years offered a more in-depth solution by backing up these surveys with hire trials, whereby you get black and white results with regards to the energy savings available. We will measure the energy consumption as it is today, then measure again whilst under the new method which is simulated using temporary hire equipment. The Q360 Energy Survey looks at all
efficiency, more in line with your typical
aspects of the site surrounding the use
energy report, however, we will use
of VSDs and power quality, considering
our three-phase logger to show what
all impacts the equipment can have on
the load is right now, and predictions
the site, and looking at all avenues of
based on anticipated savings, the
potential risk and rewards available, with
recommendations on this would be
or without the need to purchase new equipment.
along the lines of hires to prove savings,
For £650 we will do a full day’s audit
beyond doubt.
or quotes for the upgrade where it’s
split into 5 main sections, integrating all of the key areas.
5. Observations and Recommendations
HOW DOES IT WORK?
sections with recommendations given
This is an overview of the above
1. Power Quality
replace in the event of a breakdown.
We analyse the power factor and
Recommendations will be made with
harmonics on-site as well as the
regards to longevity of the asset life and
transformer loading %, we also look at
risk exposure.
the bill and work out what you could save by improving the power quality, in this
3. Asset Optimisation
section will be general information on
We have a look at the settings and
harmonics and PF, and what it means to
setup of the VSDs to see how they
the supply, plus site specific information
are running, and we again make
based on what we found.
recommendation based on changing the
2. Asset Integrity
control of the assets you already have to ensure they are getting the most
We look at the existing assets, and their
out of them, both in terms or process
age, lifecycle position, maintenance
control and energy efficiency, looking
history, failure history and general
at things like parallel pumping, flux
condition, in this section we group the
optimisation, duty standby control, PID
assets into categories, active obsolete,
control etc.
soon to be obsolete etc, and give them a colour coded rating of what would be
4. Energy saving upgrades
most damaging in the event of a failure,
This section of the survey would look at
which items are the highest risk and
where upgrading and replacing assets
would take the most work to repair /
would offer than an increase in energy
financial savings, and also general engineers observations, such as filter media was dirty in all panels, or panels we excessively hot etc. It will also bring all sections of the report together, in that we will consider the impact on Harmonics and power factor that the recommended VSDs will have, we will also offer guidance on where we feel the biggest benefits will be found and prioritise the actions recommended. Take your first step into reducing the costs of your plant the planet and ensure you’re operating effectively by getting in touch today at service@quantum-controls.co.uk or +44 (0)1661 897332 and book your no-obligation free trial. www.quantum-controls.co.uk
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Handling the Appetite for Plant Based Meals Global demand for meat and dairy
Mechanically Fed Hygienic Pump
free plant based products has seen tremendous growth, with sales reaching an all time high in 2021 of £800M. As plant based meat and dairy free product demand soars, and with the market growing over 74% during the past 3 years (source:plantbasednews.org), food manufacturers may be wondering how should plant based Meats and dairy free food be handled, and if they should be dealt with differently?
PLANT BASED FOOD MANUFACTURE Plant based foods can be crafted in a variety of ways once ingredients have been combined in mixer. One way is by extrusion cooking where thermal and mechanical forces are placed on food within a screw extruder to create shear, altering the protein structure and texture of food. This can create chunky meat like textures similar to those found in a thick fish fillet such as Salmon. Other methods may involve a wet texturiser process which is used to add moisture in conjunction with starches or other fibres to alter a products texture. These methods can be combined with other processes such as dextrinisation (toasting) where heat is used to break down the sugar within starches, creating a toasted flavour as the food is browned.
PUMPING CONSIDERATIONS
If their viscosity is so high than the fluid
is another key consideration– where
does not flow, then pump selection can
the recipe for plant based meals can
become extremely limited, in particular
change suddenly due to key ingredient
if a mechanical feed is required to
shortages as we have seen with
ensure the pump inlet remains flooded,
sunflower oil, seasonality or simply
clogging does not occur and that
changes in recipes or new adoptions
controls are in place to ensure that the
in consumer taste. Whilst Milk
pump does not operate without fluid -
traditionally thickens when mixed or
damaging itself.
pumped at high speed (Shear Thickening
The solid handling capability of pumps will need to be carefully studied to ensure that any soft solids remain intact or if any large solids or textures are ok
& Newtonian in nature), non dairy milks such as Coconut or Hazelnut Milk can be shear thinning and non Newtonian in nature.
with being compressed are handled
Having the ability to handle fluids
appropriately. Similarly if any process
according to their rheology, and across
trialed at pilot plant level, that the
a wide viscosity range will ensure any
solution is scalable to meet increased
changes in fluid thickness or texture
demand at higher output.
can be easily accommodated, future
As plant based ingredients are yet
proofing your process.
to meet industrial scale quantities,
All in all, the correct pump technology
availability and most importantly price
will be the pump which achieves your
As food manufacturers look to
point, ensuring high value ingredients
outcome, without compromise to the
transfer new blends of food into
are metered and dosed accurately
fluid or process at the lowest lifetime
extruders, machinery or process what
into process ensures full cost control,
cost.
considerations should be given to
especially during a time where plant
pumping equipment?
based foods remain more expensive
Some blends of plant based foods can be drier than meat based alternatives meaning they are more difficult to pump.
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Optimise Your Liquid Batching System: 5 Flow Meter Considerations Titan Enterprises, a leading provider of flow
a negative effect on the repeatability of
device, such as Titans’ Atrato® ultrasonic
metering solutions, have been designing
the system. Controlling as many process
flowmeter.
and manufacturing accurate and reliable flow
variables as possible will help to ensure
meters for batch control systems for over 40
the accuracy and repeatability of flow
4. Constant liquid flow or pulsations?
years. Titan reports on the considerations
measurement. Flowmeters, such as Titans’
Keeping the overall flow constant and
required when choosing a flow measuring
mini turbines, can boast repeatability of 0.1%
avoiding any pulsations within the batching
device for batching control.
or better when operating under the same
system will prevent aliasing and incorrect
Titan has published a white paper on the use of ultrasonic flowmeters in high-speed batching but here we focus on the general batching system. We discuss five key considerations when choosing a flow meter that will ensure your batching process runs smoothly. Probably the most recognised batch filling system is that of beverages, either directly into a glass or into bottles. But batching systems are also integral to the pharmaceutical and medical, and chemical and oil industries. Additive injection or chemical dosing are typical applications where flow meters are used to precisely
conditions.
flow readings over the batch operating
2.The physical properties of the batch-filled
of flowmeter is crucial in mitigating the
liquid will dictate equipment requirements
effects of pulsating flow.
The choice of flowmeter may be limited by the properties of the liquid – whether it is viscous, volatile, corrosive, flammable, or contaminated with particles, for example. An oval gear flowmeter would be ideal for batch-dosing high-viscosity liquids such as syrups, whereas a turbine flow device, such as Titan’s 800-series flowmeters, are more appropriate for water and beer dispensing. 3. Maintaining constant process conditions Changes in flow rate, temperature and
cycle. If pulsation is inherent, the choice
5. Limiting system inertia Simple adjustments to the batch system design, such as control value specification and the positioning of the flow meter, can help to offset the effects of inertia. Choosing the correct flow meter for a batch system can be complex and Titan Enterprises are happy to help you find the best flow meter solution for your process and plant.
control the amount of liquid dispensed,
pressure may cause the flow meter to
For further information on Titan’s
which is critical in such processes.
function in an unpredictable dynamic way.
flowmeter and instrumentation range or to
Although maintaining operating parameters
discuss any process and technical issues,
at a stable point is optimal, this may not
please contact Titan Enterprises on
1.Repeatability is essential for a productive batching process
always be possible and fluctuating flow
+44 (0)1935 812790 or
Multiple uncertainties can change the
rates for example, can be compensated for
sales@flowmeters.co.uk. Visit our website
amount of liquid being dispensed, causing
by using a higher specification measuring
at www.flowmeters.co.uk
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Snap-on’s Level 5 tool management system guards against FOD Engineers and technicians working in the food and drink processing and packaging industries are well aware of the possible consequences of tools going missing. Foreign object damage (FOD) is a threat in any manufacturing or line maintenance workplace, especially those where food or drinks are being produced. Keeping track of every tool and item of equipment presents a major challenge, making professional tool storage and management more important than ever. Snap-on Industrial’s Level 5™ automated tool management system constantly tracks every tool, advising with voice announcements which tools have been removed or when they are returned, ensuring greater protection against FOD. It also enables engineers and technicians to find every tool they need quickly, saving time and easing stress.
Major benefits of the system include: • No individual tool scanning required; • No RFID tags to install or replace; • No limitations on tool size: from ¼” screwdriver bit upwards; • Intuitive interface, via touchscreen; • Audible voice confirmation of tool removal and replacement; • Automatic locking for maximum security; • Errors announced and displayed to indicate incorrect tool position or advise when a drawer is not closed. Says Richard Packham, Director UK & Europe for Snap-on Industrial: “Snap-on’s automated system takes tool management to an entirely new level. The ability to monitor several boxes from one central computer offers managers a huge time saving advantage.”
For more information visit: www.snapon-industrial.co.uk; call (01536) 413904 or e-mail: industrialuk@snapon.com
Metering accurate steam use in dynamic industrial processes In commercial brewing — as with other
prices rising significantly, having pinpoint
Each industrial process can have its own
food, chemical, or industrial processes
control over steam measurement can
unique demands that impact the rate and
— control over steam heating can have
minimize excessive consumption and its
volume of steam required and the way in
significant influence on process costs and
associated costs.
which it is measured. As with other gas or
consistent quality in the final product. But its measurement and control can also be impacted by unique circumstances of those applications. Here is how changing just one aspect of steam measurement brought
• Process Efficiency. Retrofitting existing temperature-critical applications with the addition of a compact drop-in meter unit can refine steam measurement and
economy and consistency to multiple
control to improve process efficiency and
aspects of a brewer’s overall process.
consistency without extensive capital
DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR PROCESS In general, having uninterrupted, accurate steam measurement can make noticeable differences in the viability of specific processes and other facets of business operations:
investment — even in space-constrained applications. • Product Quality. The volume, timing, and consistency of steam delivery can impact the quality and consistency of the final product. Problems can manifest
liquid process line measurements, steam piping’s size, shape, and constrictions/ restrictions can impact the accuracy of a meter’s output. Paying attention to such influences can lead to better, more accurate, and more cost-effective meter selection. In food and beverage applications, however, deviations in precise steam measurement can do more than just impact production costs and profit margins. Resulting inconsistencies that influence the taste or texture of a product
themselves as noticeable differences in
can actually damage consumer perceptions
• Steam Costs. With energy use being such
physical composition or taste related to
and brand reputations. In the brewing
a huge factor in so many industries and
inconsistent steam heating.
industry specifically, the acquisition of
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smaller, older brewing operations with existing structural limitations can create challenges for global brewing companies trying to standardize on a common process or equipment layout at all their breweries.
ESCAPING THE VORTEX OF BREWING PROBLEMS Brewing beer is a prime example of how steam measurement can impact
Accurate temperature control is a critical to any wort boiling kettle, since it is a sensitive process and one of the most energy-intensive aspects of beer production.
rates — exacerbated the difficulties of steam measurement. Inaccuracy at the high flow rate needed to bring the wort boiling kettle up to temperature could cause overconsumption of steam and even result in some burning of the wort. Also, once the wort kettle achieved a full boil, inaccurate readings from the vortex meter often resulted in cyclical overshooting/ undershooting of the ideal steam flow rate
production conditions. In the following
intensive aspects of beer production. In
as the system tried to maintain a consistent
example, a brewery switching from vortex
this case, the kettle is a large vat with
temperature. This was particularly
meters to V-Cone differential pressure
tubing coiled around the exterior wall. The
troublesome at the lower flow rates (<
(DP) meters (Fig 1) benefitted from the
tubing carries a mix of steam and water to
300 m3/hr) demanded for about half of
opportunity to refine steam measurement
heat the wort in the kettle. Modulating the
the total heating cycle. Unfortunately, at
and provide more finite control over its
proportion of steam vs. water in the tubing
those flow rates, eddies and irregularities in
wort boiling process. This steam calculator
enables the brewery to control the thermal
flow through the vortex meter caused the
demonstrates just how large the annual
transfer profile of the batch process.
resulting calculation to become inaccurate.
benefits can be, based on user-supplied variables for pressure, line size, and flow
The wort boiling process demands a high
Even as some unknown volume of steam was still getting through, the meter often
rate.
volume of steam in its initial phase, enough
Fig 1. A V-Cone DP meter compares the
quickly but without burning the wort at
differential between the high-pressure flow
points of direct heat transfer. Once the
(H) before the cone and the low-pressure
entire contents of the wort kettle reach
The same vortex meters had performed
port opening (L) on the back of the cone.
a boil, a much lower rate of steam feed
appropriately in larger brewery installations
Because the cone forces turbulent flow out
can then be used to maintain a desirable
having sufficient lengths of straight-run
to the periphery of the pipe, the meter is
temperature for the remainder of the
piping but could not generate accurate
unaffected by turbulence generated from
heating cycle.
readings at low flows in a more condensed
upstream of the meter.
Variability in steam demand across the
turns. Turbulence created by the tight piping
12-hour process — plus the fact that
configuration contributed to occasional loss
Accurate temperature control is a critical to
the accuracy of the previously installed
of readings. The dropout of those readings
any wort boiling kettle, since it is a sensitive
vortex meter suffered when running at
left the brewery with a blind spot in the
process and one of the most energy-
extremely high or extremely low flow
control of their heating process.
turns or obstructions located immediately
to bring the large batch up to temperature
registered zero flow. When that happened, the brewery was forced to manage the process by instinct.
environment crowded with fittings and tight
Figure 1
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Since steam is a gas, whose volume is affected by temperature and pressure, the raw flow readings from the vortex meter required separate compensation calculations to be interpreted accurately. In this case, separate inputs from the vortex meter, a resistance temperature detector (RTD), and a pressure transmitter all feed into an algorithm in the digital control system (DCS), where the compensating calculations are performed. By contrast, the replacement V-Cone meter included differential pressure, temperature compensation, and pressure compensation in one unit, so it could calculate and transmit accurate readings even at low flow. The unit in turn provided a temperature-compensated and pressure-compensated 4-20 mA signal to the DCS system. It used two DP
• were not running the boilers unfettered
cells — one focused on the low range (0
at maximum heat to start the process,
to 50 percent) and one on the high range
• were not overrunning targeted boil
(51 to 100 percent) — to deliver + 0.5
temperatures in the middle of the
percent accuracy from zero to full scale
process, and
(10,000 m3/hr) with turndown ratios as
• were able to use proportional integral
high as 50:1.
derivative (PID) control to sustain a
FAVOURABLE PERFORMANCE = FAVOURABLE OUTCOMES Once the V-Cone concept was proved at the first brewery, it was then rolled out to similar applications at several related breweries. The practical outcomes gained from switching to the V-Cone meter (Fig
lower but more consistent cooking temperature after the initial boil. • A totalizer on each V-Cone package directed intervals and wrote those
HOW A V-CONE METER REDUCES COMPROMISE
readings to digital files for process
Whether an application involves steam,
collected analogue readings at user-
monitoring and subsequent analysis.
2) provided the brewer with multiple
Fig 2. The V-Cone meter circled in this
benefits:
photo eliminates the need for extended
• The high turndown ratio on the V-Cone operation lets the brewer maintain precise readings at high temperatures to bring the wort to a boil and constantly refine the simmer to maintain a lower temperature toward the end of the cycle. • Knowing the correlation of steam volume to process temperature provided a timelier understanding of the heating process, without delays that can be introduced by direct temperature sensing methods. • The breweries experienced an average 40 percent reduction in steam consumption derived from the fact that they:
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The V-Cone meter’s ability to fit easily into existing infrastructure can also contribute to both improved capital expense (CAPEX) and operating expense (OPEX) spending.
straight pipe length requirements upstream and downstream of the meter. The previously used vortex meter still visible in the background had suffered from turbulence caused by the lack of sufficient straight-run piping. Beyond process efficiency, another valuable advantage to global brewing organizations is the ability to maintain a very steady and repeatable process from brewery to brewery, country to country, and continent to continent. Doing so helps them maintain consistent product quality and a clean, crisp flavour for their flagship brands.
gas, or a non-viscous liquid in brewing or other industrial processes, the nature of a V-Cone DP meter eliminates many of the limitations of other meter designs. Because the shape of the cone within the pipeline conditions the flow around the periphery of the pipe (Fig 3), it eliminates any pre-existing turbulence in the upstream flow to protect reading accuracy. This makes the V-Cone design an attractive and affordable choice for + 0.5 percent accuracy even in congested piping configurations featuring elbows (single or double), valves, step downs, and other structures that can create havoc for other types of meters. This video demonstrates those V-Cone principles in practice.` Fig 3. The V-Cone centrally located within the pipe reshapes the upstream
Figure 1
Figure 2
velocity profile of the steam as it
the process enables breweries and
the OPEX cost of wasted energy
approaches the meter (left), flattening
other process industries to optimize
consumption, but it can also minimize
it into the shape of a well-developed
both product quality and production
costs for extra quality control testing or
profile. The short vortices formed at
efficiency. The V-Cone meter’s ability to
even the dumping of bad batches.
the back end of the cone (right) create a
fit easily into existing infrastructure can
consistent pressure profile to establish
also contribute to both improved capital
Equally important, providing the
the differential pressure between the
expense (CAPEX) and operating expense
information needed to match control
flow at the front of the cone and the
(OPEX) spending.
of the heating source more closely and
open port at the back of the cone.
CONCLUSION - BETTER BREWS, BETTER BUSINESS RESULTS
more consistently to the dynamics of the Fitting a V-Cone meter spool piece as
process provides greater consistency.
short as 18” into an existing piping
That helps to ensure more dependable
layout can eliminate the need to
outcomes that standardize product
Whether changing demands are
expand, move, or replace existing piping
due to organic growth or corporate
infrastructure, with all its attendant
acquisitions, being able to improve
CAPEX equipment acquisition and
steam measurement and control with
labour costs. In turn, improved steam
a meter that is more compatible to
measurement accuracy not only reduces
quality, maintain high customer satisfaction, and reinforce the brand reputation of the manufacturer. https://able.co.uk
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Revolutionising printing As we enter the second half of the year
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AM Labels Limited introduces new Epson Colorworks C4000 series AM Labels Limited, an award-winning supplier of complete labelling solutions including manufacturing and warehouse automation, barcoding and RFID systems, has added the new Epson ColorWorks C4000 colour label printers to its portfolio. Designed to be compact, durable and intuitive, the new range is easy to integrate and connect with existing workflows, in addition to offering wireless connectivity to provide users with increased levels of flexibility. The C4000 Series, which is available as a matte ink version (CW-C4000eMK) or a gloss ink version (CW-C4000eBK), is the latest addition to Epson’s ColorWorks colour label printer range. Combining a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, improved colour matching functionality and maximum print speeds of up to four inches per second (100 mm), the versatile printers can produce crisp, photo-quality labels, on-demand. Offering enhanced connectivity options, and thanks to its advanced software development kit for IOS® and Android™, the new C4000 Series printers can produce high quality and vibrant personalised labels via a tablet. This is particularly useful for in-store personalisation and applications where
darker black text and images. This
consecutive year. The award is
model also enables users to create
presented to one business each
richer images when used with plain
year and is based upon the sales
media. Alternatively, the gloss ink model
performance of Epson colour label
(CW-C4000eBK) can print high quality
printers, demonstrating AM Labels’ hard
labels on a more extensive range of materials, including synthetics and gloss finishes.
a PC is not available. Additionally, the
In addition to combining a maximum
C4000 Series offers optional Wi-
print width of up to 108 mm with tools
Fi connectivity for remote printing,
for remote configuration, maintenance
maximising efficiency and productivity.
and monitoring, the C4000 Series can be
Designed to provide excellent ease of
utilised to create product and packaging
use, the printers also benefit from a large
labels, as well as barcode and shipping
2.7-inch colour display.
labels. Furthermore, the printers are
With individual pigment ink cartridges for fast-drying labels with increased durability, the C4000 Series can also produce smudge, water and fade resistant labels. The matte ink model
ideal for small to mid-volume labelling requirements, particularly suited for use in healthcare, pharmaceutical and retail industries, as well as for businesses operating in food and beverage sectors.
work, commitment to its customers and excellent sales growth. Furthermore, AM Labels also provides free label samples to prospective customers, in addition to offering one-to-one, in-house demonstrations at its Northamptonshire based office. Brendon Bass, Sales and Marketing Manager, AM Labels Limited comments: “We’re delighted to add the Epson ColorWorks C4000 Series to our portfolio. Combining improved image quality, increased ink capacity and a competitive price point, with the option to print high quality labels via a tablet,
(CW-C4000eMK) is ideal for creating
In recent months, AM Labels received
the new range is an extremely exciting
crisp, vibrant coloured labels on matte
the prestigious Epson Partner of
development and one we expect to be
media, with the added benefit of printing
the Year Award 2022 for the second
very popular with our customers.
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The Epson ColorWorks range offers a variety of models ensuring that, regardless of your company’s requirements, there is a suitable model that can support your business in improving and streamlining its label printing operations.” Key features and benefits of the Epson ColorWorks C4000 colour label printer: • The matte ink model (CW-C4000eMK) is ideal for creating crisp, vibrant coloured labels on matte media, with the added benefit of printing darker black text and images. This model also enables users to create richer images when used with plain media. A gloss ink version (CW-C4000eBK) is available for printing on a wider range of materials, including synthetics and gloss labels • Engineered with PrecisionCore technology, eliminating the need for pre-printed labels • Suitable for a variety of small to
In recent months, AM Labels received the prestigious Epson Partner of the Year Award 2022 for the second consecutive year. • Maximum print speed of 100 mm per second (when printing 300 x 600 dpi) • Print resolutions of 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, or 300 x 600 dpi • Maximum print width of up to 108 mm • Advanced software development kit for IOS® and Android™, meaning it can produce high quality and vibrant personalised labels via a tablet • Large 2.7-inch colour display, showing ink levels, status and settings • USB and Ethernet interfaces, as well as offering optional Wi-Fi connectivity
mid-volume labelling requirements,
• Compatible with a wide range of media
including healthcare, food and drink,
including continuous, die-cut and black
pharmaceutical and retail industries
mark labels
• Remote configuration, maintenance and monitoring • Autocutter included • One year Epson Coverworks warranty as standard • Dimensions: H 283 x W 310 x D 285 mm AM Labels has extensive knowledge and expertise across all aspects of labelling, barcoding and RFID, in addition to providing first class customer service. The company has its own in-house label production facility based in Northamptonshire and, as a result, can produce and supply a comprehensive range of label materials to support a wide variety of industries and applications. For more information on the new Epson ColorWorks C4000 Series, or to book a demonstration, please call the sales team on 01536 414 222 or email: sales@amlabels.co.uk
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Record turnout of BCMPA members at Packaging Innovations confirms increasing importance of 3rd party outsourcing This year’s Packaging Innovations event at the NEC hosted no fewer than 20 members of the BCMPA - The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics - in its Contract Pack & Fulfilment (CP&F) zone, with visitor numbers demonstrating significant demand from retailers, brands and new entrepreneurs for fully integrated and robust 3rd party supply chain partners. From product manufacturing, filling, contract packing to end to end delivery, BCMPA members fielded an extensive range of enquiries from new prospects in a wide variety of sectors including Food, Nutraceuticals, Personal Care and Household Chemicals. Almost 6,000 visitors visited the Packaging Innovations show, with the CP&F area proving popular on both days. In addition, the BCMPA sponsored panel exploring the challenges and current innovations in e-commerce and fulfilment, was a highlight, with strong engagement and interest shown by attendees.
Emma Verkaik, Membership & Marketing Director of the BCMPA
Almost 6,000 visitors visited the Packaging Innovations show, with the CP&F area proving popular on both days.
and agility, by offering FBA and a full range of e-commerce fulfilment services. Verkaik said, “We have exhibited at half a dozen shows this year, and at each one, the trend has been the same; whatever the sector, clients are becoming
Prolog Fulfilment, Laura Palmer from PHL
increasingly convinced of the importance
Group and Glenn Hayes from Worldwide
of speaking with experts about the
Logistics, set out the benefits for brands
provision of an effective 3rd party supply
and retailers, old and new, of using 3rd
chain, and the BCMPA has been able to
party co packers and fulfilment houses,
introduce them to members active in
from scale up to end-to-end distribution to customers. In particular, the recent exponential growth in the number of businesses trading as resellers for online platforms
Chaired by Emma Verkaik, Membership
has further increased demand for resilient
& Marketing Director of the BCMPA,
and dependable third-party outsourcing
attendees heard Neil Daniells from
suppliers – an area that BCMPA members
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have been able to embrace with speed
their sector.” “It was fantastic to be out again at our flagship show, and as we now represent over 200 members, we are already excited for 2023, when we fully expect the BCMPA Contract Pack & Fulfilment zone to grow still further.” www.bcmpa.org.uk
Pepperl+Fuchs Presents New Portfolio of Vibration Sensors for Optimum Plant Availability From milling machines to pumps and fans to wind turbines—wherever vibrations occur, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance play a crucial role in ensuring personnel and plant protection. To perform reliable measurements of vibration velocity and acceleration in low or high-frequency ranges, Pepperl+Fuchs offers three new vibration sensor series. These devices for global applications come with approvals for hazardous areas up to Zone 1/21 and Div. 2 and certifications for functional safety SIL 1/ PL c and SIL 2/PL d—meeting the highest safety requirements.
THREE DESIGNS FOR VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS Unlike comparable products, Pepperl+Fuchs vibration sensors boast a particularly wide measuring range, capable of measuring vibrations of up to 128 mm/second. These sensors stand out with encapsulated electronics in a rugged, compact housing due to
In turbines and other machines, the vibration sensors by Pepperl+Fuchs reliably measure vibration velocity and acceleration. their maintenance-free operation and exceptionally long service life. They are available in three designs with different functional ranges: The VIM3 sensors (coming soon) are the most miniature vibration sensors in the series, suited for less complex applications. They are certified up to SIL 1/PL c for use in safety applications. The sensors of the VIM6 series are designed for use in high-temperature areas, where they are deployed to measure temperature and vibration.
An analogue output is available for each measured value. The VIM6 series is available with duplex steel housing and is approved for use in hazardous areas up to Zone 1/21. The VIM8 series with encapsulated electronics (coming soon) is designed for use in harsh environments and Zone 1/21 hazardous areas and offshore applications. The sensors come with SIL 2/PL d approval and a temperature range of -35 ... +125 °C. In addition, the vibration sensors are equipped with many sophisticated functions. For example, by means of the integrated crest function, the condition of machine bearings can be monitored, and machine downtime or failures can be prevented before damage occurs. Optionally, users can define two limit values via rotary switches. Once these values are exceeded, they are output via two relays for predictive maintenance purposes. This eliminates the need for extensive software development to evaluate the signal values in a PLC. www.pepperl-fuchs.com
Building on experience. Driving technology. Maximizing performance.
Ultrasonic Sensor Series UC18GS with IO-Link
The new UC18GS series combines the advantages of ultrasonic technology with powerful features to create a sensor solution that meets virtually any application challenge.
For more information, visit
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Pioneering Heinz and Tesco Recycling Project demonstrates Berry’s circularity commitments As part of its target of achieving 30 percent circular plastic use across its fast-moving consumer goods packaging by 2030, Berry Global is collaborating in a first of its kind project launched by Heinz and Tesco in the UK to enable the recycling of soft plastics, dropped off by customers at Tesco’s in-store collection points. Heinz and Tesco have teamed up with packaging industry leader Berry Global and recycling technology experts Plastic Energy and Sabic to launch this pioneering trial, with the development of new Heinz Beanz Snap Pots which incorporate 39% ISCC PLUS-certified recycled soft plastic on a mass balance basis.
This is a prime example of an innovative advancement in circular packaging design made possible by collaboration across the entire value chain
The snap pots for Heinz’s famous Baked Beanz are produced by Berry Global. Soft plastic is returned by consumers to Tesco stores, collected
product remains fresh,” said Héloïse Carlier, Senior Packaging Development Technologist at Heinz. “With this project and our introduction of the new Heinz Beanz Snap Pots, 22 tons of soft plastics will be recycled.” To date soft plastic packaging has been notoriously difficult to recycle until 2020 just 6% of the material was being recycled in the UK. It is hoped
to keep materials in use and out of our
this venture will inspire the wider
oceans and landfills.”
industry to take action in tackling this issue, both in the UK and other
and then physically segregated for
The 39% recycled plastic that the
conversion by Plastic Energy into
new snap pots contain was validated
an optimal oil feedstock. This is
using the “mass balance approach”
combined with virgin material by Sabic
“We’re proud to have teamed up with
endorsed by ISCC. This makes it
to produce an alternative feedstock
leading experts to bring this important
possible to track the amount and
to manufacture virgin food-contact
innovation to our customers,”
sustainability characteristics of
commented Jojo de Noronha, Heinz’s
approved plastic pellets. These are
materials used in the manufacturing
President Northern Europe. “Our hope
sent to an ISCC-certified (International
process. The recycled material meets
is that this prompts an industry-wide
Sustainability & Carbon Certification)
the requirements of food-contact
look at what more can be done to
Berry Global site for manufacturing
safety regulations and provides a
address the lack of soft plastics being
into new Heinz Beanz Snap Pots.
replacement for virgin polypropylene
recycled in the UK, and we can, as a
in the thin-wall pack with no
collective, get better when it comes to
compromise on processability or
developing new packaging solutions
mechanical performance.
that are good for both our consumers
“This is a prime example of an innovative advancement in circular packaging design made possible by
countries across Europe.
and for our planet.”
collaboration across the entire value
“We want our snap pots to be
chain,” commented Jean-Marc Galvez,
more sustainable while retaining
For more information on Berry
President, Berry Global Consumer
the features that make them so
Global’s other sustainability initiatives,
Packaging International Division. “This
popular with consumers: their
visit: www.berryglobal.com/en/
approach helps capture and reuse
convenience, handy snappable format,
sustainability/sustainability-
plastics that currently go unrecycled,
microwaveability and ensuring the
strategy/product-impacts
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Ishida salad solutions provide long-term partnership Reliability, flexibility and ease of use are
product at the top of the weigher, while
some of the main reasons behind the
both the amplitude and frequency of
selection of Ishida weighing technology
the vibratory system can be adjusted
for the fast and accurate packing of
to achieve the maximum power
bags of mixed salads at Primaflor,
possible to maintain a consistent
one of Spain’s leading fresh produce
flow of product to the weigh hoppers.
growers.
Embossed surfaces help to prevent product sticking together and double
The latest model at the company’s
opening hopper gates ensure a clean
factory in Las Canalejas, near Amería
transfer from pool to weigh hoppers.
in Andalusia, a 14 head 5 litre CCW-RV waterproof salad model from Ishida’s
Equally important, the top of the range
Sector Solutions range, is the 15th
RV series weighers deliver unsurpassed
Ishida multihead weigher to be installed
accuracy, thanks to the unique triple
by Primaflor, with 12 now in operation
combination calculation software that
at the Las Canalejas factory and another
can calculate three optimal weight
three at its factory in León in northern
combinations, double check them and such as baby leaves which are prone
then select the one nearest to the
to tangle together and be difficult
target weight - all in a single cycle. This
The weighers have been specifically
to move efficiently throughout the
minimises error discharges, increasing
designed to handle the challenging
weighing process. A steep-angled inlet
efficiency, while also enhancing
characteristics of many salad products,
chute provides an even distribution of
weighing accuracy and consistency.
Spain.
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The fast, efficient and reliable performance of the Ishida weighers are the key reasons why Primaflor has continued to specify these models. are the key reasons why Primaflor has continued to specify these models. Such consistent operation is essential for a factory that handles around 60 tons of product every day. The weighers are packing a variety of bag sizes, from 50g to 2kg for both the retail and foodservice sectors. Manuel Santa Cecilia says overall accuracy is excellent while speeds vary from 30 to 75 packs per minute depending on the pack size and the flow of the product through the weigher. The machines are in operation for two shifts Monday to Saturday. Their hygienic design and durable construction enable fast cleaning by compressed air during product changeovers, while the weighers receive a comprehensive washdown at the end of each day. Hoppers can be easily removed without tools and placed on a special ‘wash down wall’ for cleaning. The Ishida weighers have been supplied by Ishida’s longstanding Spanish agent CIMA. Primaflor produces a staggering 2,000
but that weigher was not easy to
different lines for both its own brand
operate and often required an engineer’s
products and private label and the similar
intervention to help with various
specification of the Ishida weighers at
features,” explains Manuel Santa Cecilia,
the Las Canalejas factory is therefore
Primaflor’s Operations Director.
very important, giving the company great flexibility in being able to respond quickly
“By comparison, the Ishida weighers are
to changing customer requirements and
simple to set up and the remote control
allocate machines accordingly. Similarly,
touch screen is very intuitive – if you
the weighers’ ease of set up is also
can use a smart phone, you can use this
vital in ensuring fast changeovers and
screen. This is particularly important
was one of the main reasons that the
as we have operators from many
company initially selected Ishida for its
different countries, so the multi-lingual
weighing requirements.
touchscreen helps to overcome any language barriers.”
“When we first tested multihead
“The reliability of the machines is critical to maintaining efficient production, and we receive excellent technical support from CIMA whenever we need it,” concludes Manuel Santa Cecilia. Primaflor was established by three families to offer quality naturally fresh foods for a healthy and active life, and today farms 6,400 hectares of crops. The company supplies a range of products including fresh fruit and vegetables, iceberg lettuce, baby leaves and Romaine lettuce, and prepared salads, along with complementary items such as salad dressings.
weighing technology for our salad
The fast, efficient and reliable
products, we tried a different supplier,
performance of the Ishida weighers
www.ishidaeurope.com
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Delta Helps Plastic Packaging Manufacturer Achieve Centralized Control of Entire Facility with DIAView Software A manufacturer of plastic bags for food
control individual machines and monitor
packaging that operates a factory in
the production line. Trend graphs are
Poland has been using Delta automation
available and operators can check for
technology on its production lines for
anomalies and generate reports. Some of
years. The company has recently expanded
the metrics available include total machine
their facility and installed additional
running hours, average production
machines. As a result of the expansion, the
speed, and machine efficiency. Users can
manufacturer decided they had too many
receive different levels of permissions
machines to continue monitoring and
and an operator log stores the history of
controlling them individually. The company
each user’s actions, making it possible
needed to deploy a centralized control and
to monitor operator performance. The
management.
software interface has also been localized
The vacuum and high-barrier plastic bags produced at the plant are used in the
into Polish to make operation even easier machine and use the HMI. The reports can be generated from the factory’s control
for local workers. The project involved close coordination
food and beverage industry. Several heat
room or anywhere else within the plant.
sealing machines and conveyer systems
The functionality of each machine’s HMI
were in operation at the factory before the
is now also available from within DIAView,
expansion. Until now, there was no way to
allowing remote control and operation.
collect and analyze production data from
The DIAView system accesses the
the machines from a single location. A
production information hosted in the SQL
new, customized solution would need to
database to generate charts and reports.
the last decade of collaboration. Of
The Delta solution is built around a
very straightforward since the Delta
standalone instance of DIAView, which
automation equipment already in
is also available in client/server and
operation at the facility was completely
a browser-based versions. Additional
compatible. The benefits were so obvious
Since the manufacturer was already
Delta equipment in the plastic bag plant
for this project, no other solutions were
using Delta automation hardware, Delta’s
includes an Ethernet switch to enable
even considered. Should the customer
DIAView SCADA solution was an obvious
communication between DIAView and
install more machines in the future, they
choice to implement centralized control
the machinery and four units each of the
plan to acquire additional DIAView licenses
and visualization. Delta’s trusted partner in
following:
and incorporate them into the existing
have the ability to collect and aggregate data from all machines, including the new ones, and generate the corresponding reports and graphs.
Poland, Induprogress, was able to deploy a powerful combination of DIAView SCADA and SQLServer to collect production logs and statistics and aggregate that data inside a central database. Induprogress
• DVP SV Series programmable logic controllers • DVP EN Series Ethernet communication modules
between the customer, Delta, and Induprogress. Delta offered the same high level of technical support during implementation that Induprogress has come to rely on already over course, implementing DIAView was
system. “This is a perfect example of how Delta’s broad portfolio of industrial automation solutions can really benefit new and existing customers,” said Ufuk Ozer, Product Manager at Delta
has been the official and exclusive
• HMIs
Electronics. “The breadth of our portfolio
distributor of Delta Electronics industrial
• DVP Digital and Analog modules
allows a factory choose Delta products
In addition, ASDA-A2 servo drives have
in this case. That makes things a lot easier
been installed to enable the bag making
when it’s time to implement a monitoring
and filling processes. VFD.
and control solution like DIAView.
automation solutions in Poland since 2010. The system implemented for the packaging factory allows users to choose individual machines and generate reports
E series Delta motor drives come into play
that span the selected time period without
for sealing tasks. The manufacturer now
requiring an operator go to the physical
uses the new DIAView SCADA system to
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The casalobos winery is put up to public auction for 1.7 Million euros Fully equipped to return to business immediately, a building of 5,000 square meters, the transfer of 35 hectares of vineyards of four varieties and machinery. Organized by Escrapalia, the sale will be divided in two phases: submission of bids until July 12, and online auction until July 20. June 6, 2022. “Bodega Casalobos” has been put up for public auction through the specialized portal Escrapalia for a starting
Two stages for its sale
price of 1,725,000 euros.
The auction has been organized in two
Created in 2003 by 23 partners, it entered
stages. The first stage is the submission
into bankruptcy proceedings in 2011.
of bids in sealed envelopes until July
The winery, which was led by winemaker
12. The opening ceremony will be
Ignacio de Miguel, is located between
held on the 15th of the same month.
Picón and Porzuna. At the foot of the Sierra de Casalobos, in the transition zone between Montes de Toledo and Campo de Calatrava, located in Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), 23 km from Ciudad Real and 190 km from Madrid. It is fully equipped to return to activity immediately.
Complete winery The 5,059 square meter building has three floors. The ground floor consists of the bottle-ageing hall, warehouses, bottling line, winemaking hall, dining room, work area, office, laboratory, storage rooms for oenological and toxic products and other facilities. The first floor is distributed in
vines of 4 different varieties: 8.5 hectares of Syrah, 6.3 of Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.2 of Petit Verdot and 1 hectare of Tempranillo. They were planted in 2014. It has drip irrigation system with solenoid valves and 1 well. The auction includes the transfer of all these vineyards. It should be noted that financial support amounting to 200,000 euros has been requested for the restructuring of the entire vineyard.
Machinery included The auction includes all the machinery at the winery’s disposal. 20 Imporinox tanks:
Afterwards, an online auction will be held on the same Escrapalia portal among accepted bids from July 18 to 20, 2022. The minimum bid in order to participate is €1,725,000 and a security deposit of 5% of the minimum bid, i.e. €86,250, must be made and will be returned at the end of the auction to guarantee a commitment to purchase. Natural and legal persons, both Spanish and foreign, who meet the requirements to participate in the auction, may do so.
nine of 15,320 liters; seven of 10,350
Escrapalia, an entity specialized in the
covered facilities, warehouse, reception,
liters, three always full of 1,000 liters and
sale of bankruptcy assets by auction,
work and meeting rooms, kitchen, toilets,
one of 6,000 liters in the bottling room.
together with Abencys, the bankruptcy
maintenance and control room, open and
pantry and terrace. The basement houses the store, the elevator room, a distributor and the warehouse. It also has a parking
Also included in the lot to be auctioned are a Bucher vertical press, a GAI 1305
lot.
bottling machine for 1,000 liters per
Transfer of the vineyards
1,500 liters per hour, a case sealer for
hour, a GAI 6008 labeling machine for
administrator of Bodega Casalobos, have organized a day to visit the winery in its entirety. It will take place on June 16 and 30. All the information about the auctions:
The estate has a total surface area of 35
palletizing, a cold room, a drinking water
hectares surrounded by holm oaks. 19
treatment machine, a vineyard storage
Bidding Documents and Virtual Tour
of those hectares are vineyards. 48,168
room, and various harvesting tools.
available at this link.
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Used Equipment is a Supply Chain with Only One Link Cost savings are typically the main driver when companies consider buying used plant and equipment. Usually, used machinery can be purchased at prices that are up to 70% cheaper than new. However, there are many more reasons why companies should consider it. Immediate availability and short delivery times are major benefits, especially given current supply shortages. New manufactured process machines can have very long lead times. However, used plant and equipment is usually always immediately available. A dealer who stocks a wide range of quality used equipment and has good connections in the industry should be able to find something suitable for you quickly, removing several links from the supply chain and saving companies a lot of time.
the process industry, and our own dedicated transport department who will work to get the equipment to you as quickly as possible. Save time & money on your process plant and equipment. Let us be your one link. Tell us what you’re looking for and Perry will do the rest. ppel@perryprocess.co.uk +44(0) 1325 315 111 www.perryprocess.co.uk Above, Tatham Stainless Steel Twin Shaft Paddle Mixer
Perry Process Equipment Ltd has been buying and selling used & refurbished process plant and equipment since 1932 to food processing, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. We have plants and machines in stock and immediately available for re-sale back into
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Mechanical Two Position Sensor Cyntech are happy to announce the new Microprecision mechanical position detection sensor. This series of mechanical sensors is designed to detect two positions within one single product. The distance between the two positions can be customized to the user’s application between 0.3mm and 1.5mm. The fixed NC and NO contacts activate with no measurable hysteresis. Repeatability is better than 5 µm and depending on cable selection, the operational temperature can go from -40°C up to 130°C. The cable termination can be supplied with a M12 connector. This unique patented switching mechanism is designed for low voltage applications up to 30 VDC. It is self-contained and can easily be inserted in multiple forms and shapes of housings. The IP67 rated standard housing sizes are M8 and M12 with a pin or ball plunger. Website: www.cyntech.co.uk Email: sales@cyntech.co.uk Tel: +44 1908 373927
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RayoWrap™ CMS30 clear, shrink film for wraparound label applications.
Clear shrink film for wraparound labels Innovia Films is launching RayoWrap™ CMS, a clear BOPP film for shrink, wraparound label applications. Produced at our UK production facility, CMS30 provides high shrinkage, but only in the machine direction, making it the perfect film for labelling contoured drinkable dairy and beverage containers. CMS30 is highly printable
CMS30 is the perfect addition to our RayoWrapTM range of films, meaning we can now offer outstanding technical solutions for all roll-fed wraparound applications
and designed to give outstanding 360° Recyclers Europe packaging design recommendations.
PP or PE bottles, as it can be easily removed to aid recycling of the bottle,
Alasdair McEwen, Product Manager,
or the whole labelled container can be
Labels explains “the technical
recycled in a polyolefin stream. This
performance of CMS30, means it
helps the final pack be fully recyclable,
performs at every stage of the value
and therefore meeting the Plastic
chain, from ease of printing, through
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labelling, and then on to the allimportant end-of-life and recycling of the packaging. Being only 30 microns, the film also has a high yield, and so it is a cost-effective way to get all round decoration of the container. McEwen adds “CMS30 is the perfect addition to our RayoWrapTM range
graphics around the whole label. This film is perfect for use on small
high-speed roll fed wraparound
of films, meaning we can now offer outstanding technical solutions for all roll-fed wraparound applications ”. To find out more contact your local Innovia Films Sales Manager or email labels@innoviafilms.com www.innoviafilms.com
Qimarox has developed a logistics solution to automate the unloading of containers Qimarox presents the Palletizer
this as well, the biggest trend is the
to do the manual unloading is getting
Highrunner HR9 for Logistics - a flexible
necessity to deliver more products in
harder. Qimarox has found a better
palletizer for logistic operations
less time. The most of these products
solution.
Harderwijk, 23-3, 2022 — Qimarox, a leading manufacturer of components for material handling systems is happy to announce a new Palletizer machine dedicated for the logistics market! As a manufacturer of, among other things, palletisers, product lifts, pallet lifts, packaging machines and shielding systems, Qimarox distinguishes itself by its contemporary vision and approach, in which innovation, quality and added value
are shipped in containers, which brings challenges for companies.
AUTOMATION CAN BE A SOLUTION
UNLOADING
Qimarox noticed this trend and wants to
Unloading a container is a process that
provide a solution. One of the solutions
requires maximum expertise to make the entire process a success. Usually, ships are packed to full capacity to ensure that there is maximum utilization of the available space. Unpacking such containers not only poses a risk to the
are of paramount importance.
workforce involved but also damages
THE LOGISTICS SITUATION
arrives and is received, container
Thanks to the pandemic the ever rising
handlers carefully unload it using
e-commerce business has seen a massive
cranes, forklifts, or through manual
growth. It is one of the most rapidly
handling. These tasks requires
growing markets in the world economy.
manual labour and can become quite
The transportation trends in 2021 shows
expensive. Also finding the right people
to the contents. Once the container
can be to automate the unloading process. The Qimarox Highrunner HR9 palletizer is designed exactly for this purpose. It is designed for logistic operations where many different products needs to be handled in short batches. Of course it is able to do longer batches of the same product as well. The automation of this process has a lot of benefits for companies. The benefits of the Highrunner HR9 palletizer The unique and patented layer-formation system of the Highrunner HR9 can generate a large variety of layer patterns that can be selected automatically or generated with the state-of-the-art
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pattern generator. The specially designed pattern generator can generate a large variety of layer patterns that can be selected automatically from the interface. The generator even recommends the best to use pattern, this way anyone can operate the machine. If the installation is equipped with a full 3D product scanner it is even possible to have the system working fully autonomously! Unloading has never been this easy! The highrunner HR9 palletizer enables companies to automate their unloading processes. Which brings a couple of benefits: • No more (costly & time consuming) manual handling
The unique and patented layerformation system of the Highrunner HR9 can generate a large variety of layer patterns that can be selected automatically or generated with the state-of-the-art pattern generator. palletizer including pattern generator, OMS is able to process 10,000 boxes per day, saving multiple FTEs results www.qimarox.com
• No more risks of repetitive strain injuries of the workforce • No more risks of being hit by falling objects • No more risks of falls from heights • No more risks of slips, trips and/or falls The Qimarox Highrunner HR9 is already successfully integrated and in use at OMS International, a Dutch logistics company that unloads approximately one hundred containers with non-food items every day for one of Europe’s largest supermarket chains. With the
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Innovative drive concepts from NORD More efficiency in warehouse automation E-Commerce is booming and so is warehouse automation. Flexible warehouse systems are also in demand in large grocery chain warehouses, and require environmentally friendly, sustainable and intelligent drive concepts. Drive specialist NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is highly familiar with the industry’s requirements and offers a variety of dynamic drive solutions which are suited for various applications and requirements in warehouse logistics. NORD offers customised drive solutions for warehouse logistics for an optimum compromise between investment, operating and maintenance costs. With motor efficiency class IE4 and system efficiency class IES2, the drive units achieve excellent efficiencies – especially in the partial load and speed range. The latest generation IE5 permanent magnet synchronous motors achieve an even higher energy efficiency and significantly reduces the energy consumption. The constant torque over a wide speed range allows for a targeted version reduction. This minimises administrative expenses, and enables leaner manufacturing,
NORD offers customised drive solutions for warehouse logistics for an optimum compromise between investment, operating and maintenance costs. The compact, smart frequency inverter for decentralised use can be mounted directly on the geared motor. It covers lower power ranges of up to 2.2 kW and has an energy-saving function in the partial load range. The integrated
logistics, storage and service processes.
Ethernet interface reduces the effort
THE DECENTRALISED NORDAC ON FREQUENCY INVERTER
systems: Whether for ProfiNet,
The decentralised NORDAC ON
protocol can be easily set via parameters.
frequency inverter has been developed
for integration into modern automation EtherNet/IP or EtherCAT, the required
requirements in warehousing, and the
MORE EFFICIENCY IN CONVEYOR TECHNOLOGY
NORDAC ON+ variant for interaction with
The NORDAC FLEX SK 205E series is
the new IE5+ synchronous motor. It is
also ideally suited for applications in
characterised by an integrated Ethernet
warehouse logistics. The compact,
interface, its ease of maintenance
decentralised and energy-efficient
through complete pluggability and an
frequency inverter offers a wide power
extremely compact design – providing
range of up to 22 kW and enables energy
an economical and intelligent plug-and-
savings over the entire load range. The
play solution for IIoT environments.
inverter can be used to control standard
for horizontal conveyor technology
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asynchronous motors, high-efficiency synchronous motors and brake motors. It can be installed close to the drive in the field or motor-mounted. Power and data cable connections are available as plugin versions. The decentralised system enables short motor and encoder cables as well as short supply cables to sensors. Encoder feedback can be included, for example, for position-controlled transport systems. The large overload capacity of the NORDAC FLEX SK 205E makes dynamic movements with short start and stop times or cyclic operation possible. The integrated POSICON control enables high precision in synchronous and positioning applications.
MODULAR SYSTEM FOR OPTIMAL DRIVE SOLUTIONS Overall, NORD convinces with a wide range of products in the field of warehousing, including both established basics and high-efficiency products. Users benefit from tailored and reliable drive solutions which ensure an optimum system availability. The NORD modular drive system thus enables an optimum compromise between investment, operating and maintenance costs. www.nord.com
SNP adds mini rotary cleaner to CIP offering SNP is excited to announce the latest innovation in our tank cleaning product lineup, the new HydroWhirl® Mini (HWM). This mini rotational tank cleaning nozzle is ideal for cleaning compact areas inside equipment or small tanks up to 3 ft in diameter. The HWM comes in stainless steel, the HydroWhirl® Mini SS, with threaded
The HWM nozzle, manufactured by BETE, is ideal for applications such as cleaning food processing and dispensing equipment and for pipe and bottle cleaning.
HydroWhirl® Mini PVDF
and clip-on versions available, and the HydroWhirl® Mini PVDF. The HWM nozzle, manufactured by BETE, is ideal for applications such as cleaning food processing and dispensing equipment and for pipe and bottle cleaning. The PVDF version allows for cleaning of processing
spray balls, reducing cycle times, water consumption, chemicals, and energy. For more information, see the SS datasheet here and the PVDF datasheet here.
equipment which may have harsh chemical
SNP supplies a whole range of tank cleaning
residues.
solutions, from classic spray balls to rotary
The HWMs deliver superior cleaning performance with powerful sprays that clean faster than traditional static
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jet cleaners and fast cycle cleaners, to clean tanks of all sizes and all residues. www.spray-nozzle.co.uk
HydroWhirl® Mini SS
Tower Cold Chain highly commended in Onboard Hospitality Awards Thermal protection specialist Tower Cold Chain has been highly commended in this year’s Onboard Hospitality Awards for its Airline Insulated Box (AIB), which maintains the temperature of food during airline and railway transit. Entered in Service Equipment (Crew)
The Onboard Hospitality Awards are a proven barometer of the latest advances and best practices in the airline catering industry.
category, the AIB has been recognised for improving both passenger and crew experience whilst driving sustainability in airline catering industry. Designed to keep food chilled for 24 hours at below +8°C, the AIB requires no external power, dry ice, nor human intervention when operating within the airline catering supply chain. Available in a range of sizes, the AIB is designed to fit inside existing airline carts and boxes, delivering airlines complete flexibility without altering their onboard procedures.
Removing the need to reload food at each airport, the adoption of the AIB allows airlines to reduce the need for short haul catering stations, delivering supply chain and sustainability savings, whilst ensuring consistent food quality from the principal airline catering hubs.
helping airlines to provide a wider range of catering options to customers. “Using phase-change technology, the AIB has no need for power during flight and can replace the need for chilled galleys, saving energy and costs,” explains Suzanne Hagley, Business Development Manager, Airlines and Cargo, Tower Cold Chain. “With increasing demands from customers for an improved choice of onboard refreshments, the AIB
Above all the AIB is protecting food
allows for a greater range of fresh
safety and reducing waste, while
food and drink to be available, without
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compromising safety and food quality.”
“The Onboard Hospitality Awards are a proven barometer of the latest advances and best practices in the airline catering industry. We’re delighted to receive this accolade which was presented to us at The World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Exhibition in Hamburg,” concludes Suzanne. For more information on the Airline Insulated Box, visit the Tower Cold Chain website.
www.towercoldchain.com
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