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ROUND CAN SEAMERS

Constructed entirely of stainless steel, Ezquerra round can seamers come in versions from two-head models for slow production up to six-head units that run at speeds up to 500 cpm. The Somme Series Q seamers feature a straightline infeed table, single-roll cover feeder for end feeding, and LED-illuminated seaming area. The CE-compliant enclosure has an HMI integrated into the structure by a rotary arm. Seamer options include undercover gassing/ steam injection, motorized height adjustment with an HMI display, a topper device to control can head space, and a lid feeding extension. Palmabriz Industries | palmabriz.com

FEEDER CONTROLLER

Devised to accommodate frequent recipe changes, the Gericke controller automates control over weighing, dosing, and feeding from up to four feeders on up to four di erent processing lines from a single HMI screen. The GUC-F universal feeder controller is preconfigured based on the type of feeder or feeders, required modes of operation, and use of frequency converters for easy installation and setup. Potential software updates, upgrades, and expanded capabilities may be provided over the air by Gericke. The system can be installed with new feeders or retrofitted onto existing Gericke feeders. Gericke USA | gerickegroup.com

LAB MIXER

The Admix lab mixer features a high shear mix head for wetting out and dispersing powders, eliminating agglomerates, and creating homogenous mixtures and emulsions in 10 min or less for most applications. Large and small upper impellers can be mounted to the mixing shaft for more flow in a mixing container. A benchtop unit, the Benchmix 10 compact high shear mixer has a mixing capacity up to 1 gal and mixing speeds up to 9,300 rpm. The mixer includes a touchscreen interface, electronic lift, and a large speed dial. Admix | admix.com

SNACK FRYING SYSTEM

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system o ers cook times of 10 to 90 sec. A conveyor feeds product into the fryer, which is then compartmentalized within the rotating wheel’s flight cavities and submerged in the low-volume oil bed before being carried up and out of the discharge end of the fryer. The Roto-Cook fryer includes a clean-in-place system, low-level oil detection, and a telescopicstyle exhaust stack that lifts o . Applications include pellets, plant-based proteins, tortilla chips, pork rinds, extruded snacks, and more. PPM Technologies | ppmtech.com

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Each year, ProFood World recognizes outstanding food and beverage processing and packaging innovation projects via the Manufacturing Innovation Awards competition.

Types of food and beverage projects eligible for the awards:

O Major plant expansion or renovation O Greenfield or brownfield facility O Major line expansion incorporating ground-breaking technology O Major plant automation upgrades O Major plant food safety upgrades

Judging criteria:

O Level of technology advancement in processing and packaging equipment O Level of automation, software and controls O New-to-the-industry use of technology O Major e ciency and cost savings O Line changeover, flexible manufacturing, sustainability or maintenance achievements

Submission deadline is January 27, 2023

Join the ranks of past winners, including Mark Anthony Brewing, The J.M. Smucker Company, Hermes Boissons, Dairy Farmers of America, Clemens Food Group, MWC, CTI Foods, Royal Cup Co ee and Tea, Sugarlands Distilling, and Kraft Heinz. Learn more, view videos of past winning entries, and download submission entry forms at pfwgo.to/mia.

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VERTICAL BLENDER

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Designed to gently mix friable solids, abrasive materials, and shear-sensitive products, the Ross vertical blender consists of a low-speed auger that orbits the periphery of a conical vessel. Product from the top portions of the batch cascade to the bottom, while blending with material being drawn upwards by the auger. The steep-angled vessel allows the blending of batches as small as 10% of the maximum working capacity. In addition to solid blends, the blender handles wet applications, such as flowable slurries and pastes. Available in lab-scale to fullproduction models, it can be jacketed for heating or cooling with water, oil, or steam. Charles Ross & Son | mixers.com

SETTLING CONVEYORS

Built to facilitate product settling of filled, open-flap corrugated cases, Multi-Conveyor settling conveyors feature a series of square shafts strategically placed in an o set position underneath the flat top belting, which causes the motion required for the settling process. They have a mildsteel, bolted construction, and an open-frame design that uses fixed and adjustable stainless-steel flat bar guide rail brackets for double-high extruded-aluminum guide rails. Each section is comprised of about 8-ft x 12-in. straightrunning plastic modular belting. Stationary H-style tubular support weldment with adjustable articulating feet and a single bolt mounting tab for floor anchors stabilizes each conveyor section. Multi-Conveyor | multi-conveyor.com

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