New Equipment Products: November 2024
Powerful gearing for demanding applications
Maxxdrive industrial gear units deliver significant output torques, quiet operation, and long service life for heavy-duty industrial applications in a product family that includes both parallel shaft and right-angle designs. These provide adaptability to a wide range of heavy industrial applications such as bucket elevators, agitators, conveyor belt drives, mixers, mills, drums, crushers and more, offering a unique combination of flexibility and durability.
Nord Gear Corp; Waunakee, Wis.
608-850-1444; www.nord.com
Mixer and pressure reactor
Built to handle a wide range of formulations and viscosities, the FDA-50 Fixed Tank Dual Shaft Mixer is a custom-design agitated pressure reactor for processes that require meticulous control over mixing, temperature and pressure in a compact and portable module. The 316 stainless steel dished bottom vessel and removable dished cover can accommodate internal pressures up to 100 psi. It has two agitators. The high-speed disperser features two 6-in. sawtooth blades and is driven by a 5 HP explosion-proof motor. The disperser is belt-driven with removeable drive motor, also driven by a 5 HP explosion-proof removable gearmotor.
Ross Mixers; Hauppage, N.Y.
800-243-7677; www.mixers.com
Safe and sustainable lubricants
A blown hose spewing a petroleum-based lubricant around a food processing plant could be disastrous. That’s not the case with food grade hydraulic fluids. Bio-Food Grade Hydraulic Fluids for food and beverage processing equipment are multi-functional, biobased formulations that include ingredients that are Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS), contain no VOCs and are safer for employees and the environment. Available in ISO viscosity grades 15 and 22, they meet or exceed the requirements for food grade lubricating oils for use on food processing equipment. They are acceptable as lubricants with incidental food contact (H1) for use in and around food processing areas. Plus, there’s a sustainability aspect: They’re formulated from renewable agricultural plant resources.
Renewable Lubricants Inc., Hartville, Ohio
330-877-9982; www.renewablelube.com
Mobile post hoists for safe, easy positioning
Pneumatic vacuum conveying systems feature optional mobile post hoists for safe, accurate conveyor positioning in elevated bulk material handling installations, enabling one worker to easily move the vacuum conveyor into place above mixers, reactors, tanks and other equipment without leaving the plant floor. Suitable for installation in food, pet food and other facilities, this product eliminates the risk of vapor exposure, powder exposure and climbing-related falls.
Volkmann Inc.; Bristol, Pa.
609-265-0101; www.volkmannusa.com
Dough scraper/cutter
This dough scraper/cutter is a solution for cutting pastries, doughs and soft foods, as well as scraping up dried or burnt-on messes. With a flexible 0.5mm stainless steel blade and a durable polypropylene grip with a finger rest, this scraper is easy to handle. It features a drop-shaped hanging hole for convenient storage. This scraper is a must-have for enhancing efficiency and safety in the food industry.
Remco Products Corp.; Zionsville, Ind.
317-876-9856; www.remcoproducts.com
Custom conveyor
A new Spiralfeeder flexible screw conveyor automatically transfers fine powders that cake and clump without clogging the conveying tube while fine powders move from hopper to discharge in a first-in, first-out process. Suitable for transferring powdered sugar, starch and other non-free flowing materials and ingredients, the sanitary flexible screw conveyor also keeps any fine particles enclosed in the powder transfer system, eliminating the potential for dust to escape into the work environment.
Automated Flexible Conveyor; Clifton, N.J.
800-694-7271; www.afcspiralfeeder.com
Sanitary spiral conveyors
SideDrive spiral conveyors are suitable for bakery, snack food, cheese, vegetables, meat & poultry, pet food, prepared food and non-food products. They are designed for ease of use, flexibility and superior sanitation. Whether you need to cool, cure, proof or simply transport products, these space saving spiral conveyors can streamline your operations and enhance efficiency.
Paxiom; Las Vegas, Nev.
833-472-9466; www.paxiom.com
Versatile packaging platform
The Celestion MTX is a versatile topload packaging platform designed to handle a diverse range of products, including pouches, wraps, round products and kits. This machine transforms paperboard or corrugated blanks into consumer-ready packages with exceptional efficiency and precision. Suitable for industries including food & beverage, personal care, pharma and healthcare, this equipment is engineered for flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving demands of today’s market.
R.A. Jones; Covington, Ky.
859-341-0400; www.rajones.com
Metal-detectable cable assemblies
New metal-detectable cable assemblies for tubular drag conveyor systems are designed to meet the evolving needs of the food processing and material handling industries, providing enhanced safety and operational efficiency. This product features metal-detectable additives in the coating and discs, ensuring that standard metal detectors in processing plants can quickly identify fragments, preventing potential contamination of food products, which is crucial for maintaining the highest quality standards and consumer safety.
Cablevey Conveyors; Oskaloosa, Iowa
641-673-8451; www.cablevey.com