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Topic: Process Equipment

Equipment Round Up: Cutting & Size Reduction
FoodProcessing.com
April equipment round-up features slicers and dicers, software, pneumatic scissors and more.

Turning up the heat in thermal processing
FoodProcessing.com
Energy costs are forcing innovations on the traditional cooking processes.

2008 Readers' Choice Awards: The food industry’s best suppliers
FoodProcessing.com
Here are the top suppliers in 41 categories of ingredients, equipment and services.

How to launch a new manufacturing line
FoodProcessing.com
Consulting engineers can be great allies in expanding or changing your process, but only you can impress on them the unique needs of your company and your plant.

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White Papers: In depth research


Title Author Date
Washing Down Drives without Washing away Profits Gates Corporation 03/05/2008
This white paper from Gates Corporation will examine drive system cleaning and sanitizing challenges facing the food manufacturing industry and compare wash-down considerations for roller chain and belt drives, so that food manufacturers can make informed choices about how to maintain the highest level of productivity while meeting or exceeding food safety standards. 
The right materials for the right environment make a difference Remke Industries 04/17/2007
For companies operating in corrosive and harsh environments, special attention needs to be given to the potential impact electrical connections on the environment. Insuring the integrity of these connections requires choosing connectors made from the right materials for the right environment.  
Fluid bed coating: A particle motion study Laboratory of Food Technology and Engineering 09/18/2006
This presentation from the Laboratory of Food Technology and Engineering takes a look at fluid bed coating and the science behind it. 
Expect More from Your Food-Grade Lubricants Fuchs Lubritech 08/01/2006
Industrial food preparation machinery is expensive and it's important to maintain it. You also want to ensure that your food product is as safe and pure as it can be. You can have the best of both worlds -- purity and performance. Learn more on how Fuchs Lubritech Geralyn Food Grade Lubricants can help you reach your goals. 
Pitfalls of using 'back of the envelope' calculations to determine OEE Parsec Automation Corp. 10/24/2005
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) — a way to measure true plant productivity — is the product of availability, performance and quality percentages, but calculating OEE is not as simple as it sounds. In this white paper, engineers from Parsec Automation Corp. guide you safely through the process. 
Application Note: Characterizing ice cream using a rheometer Malvern Instruments 06/14/2005
A rheometer can be used to accurately quantify the ease of handling of cold ice cream, the mouth feel and the creaminess. Analyzing small batches of development products with the rheometer allows the formulation scientist to optimize the dosing of additives for best performance.  
Choose KPIs wisely 04/12/2005
 
Design tips for selecting sensing probes Delta Controls Corp. 04/12/2005
 
Level measurement of bulk solids and powders Monitor Technologies 01/14/2005
This 26-page white paper from Monitor Technologies discusses the difficulties in measuring bulk solids and powders in bins, silos and hoppers. Download this document to learn which technologies are out there that can make this job easier. 
Pasteurization testing in a stricter regulatory environment 10/14/2004
 
How official services foster and enforce industry's implementation of HACCP 10/12/2004
 
Emerging risks related to the environment and new technologies 10/12/2004
 
The case for synthetic food grade lubricants 10/11/2004
 
Use of nutritive and nonnutritive sweeteners 10/08/2004
 
Using an electronic nose and tongue 10/08/2004
 
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