Vacuum accessories help keep food and workers safe

Also reduce likelihood of cross-contamination

Morgan Smith, New Products Editor

Oct 5th, 2019

Nilfisk EXA color-coded, food-grade vacuum accessories

Nilfisk EXA color-coded, food-grade vacuum accessories

Nilfisk EXA color-coded, food-grade vacuum accessories are third-party certified for added safety in combustible dust environments. Available in clear, white, red, blue, green and yellow, the anti-static tools use a closed-circuit concept to prevent noncompliant accessories from being used with Nilfisk explosion-proof/combustible-dust-safe vacuums. Constructed of FDA-approved materials, the accessories line includes a range of floor nozzles, crevice tools and brushes.

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Flexicon Basic Filler

The Flexicon Basic Filler Loads Bulk Solid Materials Free of Dust

Can be used with a vibratory deck to densify and stabilize material during filling

Spiroflow Automatic Pallet Dispenser

Spiroflow Automatic Pallet Dispensers Increase Bulk Bagging Safety, Reduce Costs

Can be easily integrated into fully automated pallet handling and packaging systems

Powder Process Solutions Bulk Bag Filler

Bulk Bag Filler Provides Economical Way to Package Powders

Is available with an impulse heat sealer as an option for integrated bag sealing

Vibra Screw Accu Feed Composite Feeder

Feeder Has More Stable Weight Signal Than Other Systems

Affords easy cleaning between material changes

Palamatic Process Lump Breaker

Lump Breakers Have a Compact Footprint to Fit Into Most Stack-up Restrictions

Meet a wide range of production and process requirements

Volkmann Vshc Dust Collection System

Dust Collection System Proven Safe for Dust Cleanup in Hazardous Zones

Features proprietary vacuum pump technology

Thanks to a new AbilityOne contract, Transylvania Vocational Services needed to increase production of its instant non-fat dry milk to better serve food banks.

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Automation Products Dynatrol Dj Level Detector

Level Detectors Operate Efficiently in Hard-to-Reach Locations

Provide superior performance in dusty environments

Flexicon Bulk Out Bff Mobile Bulk Bag Discharger

Discharger Provides Dust-free Handling of Bulk Solid Materials

Is available in a variety of materials of construction

Fitzpatrick Lcs Lab Compaction System

Lab Compaction System Uses Same Mechanism as Production-scale Systems

Ensures development projects can progress to production with confidence

Automated Ingredient Handling Brings Bevy of Benefits

An automated system from Radar Process provided biscuit-making operations at Cerealto Siro Foods with more accurate weighing, elimination of foreign matter, improved inventory control, and significantly reduced safety risks for its workers.

Gericke Turbo Module

Module Is Designed for Applications Where Cross-contamination Must Be Avoided

Is built for fast, frequent product changeovers

Material Transfer Mc10063 Blue

Bulk Bag Conditioner Returns Severely Agglomerated Materials to Free-flowing State

Ensures bags are thoroughly conditioned from top to bottom

Acrison Model 408 Weigh Feeder

Feeders Are Economical, Versatile, and Compact

Accurately and dependably feed a variety of dry solids materials

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Compact Seasoning and Flavouring Unit

Modular unit, capable of easy cleaning and maintenance, ideal for snacks and backed snacks seasoning.

Dynatrol Dj Level Detector

Level Detectors Provide Dependable Operation in Dusty Environments

Contain no moving parts, gaskets, or seals

Acrison Dual Dry Bulk Chemical Storage Silo

Dual Dry Bulk Chemical Silos Provide Optimal Application Flexibility

Reduce overall height profile of a single high-rate application or feed two different chemicals to one or more application points

Volkmann Bag Dump

Dump Stations Reduce Manual Handling, Promote Worker Safety

Control dust, aid in hygiene, and support ergonomics

Spiro Flow Cableflow Tubular Cable Drag Conveyor

Tubular Cable Drag Conveyors Allow Fast Cleaning Without Disassembly

Minimize downtime while the preventing contamination of food

Coperion K Tron Batch Weighing System

Batch Weighing Systems Ensure Accurate Ingredient Handling

Maximize social distancing and optimize food and operator safety

More in Dry / Powder / Bulk Processing

Gericke Stp 61 Pneumatic Conveying Control System

Pneumatic Conveyor Control System Speeds Commissioning

Eliminates time-intensive, manual PLC programming and reduces maintenance needs

Flexicon Bev Con Flexible Screw Conveyor

Flexible Screw Conveyor Eliminates Dumping From Safety Cages

Overcomes the issues of dust, safety, and worker fatigue when moving powders

Layton Systems Turnkey Solution

Turnkey Solution Provides Reliable Processing and Packing Operation

Offers exceptionally low maintenance and sanitary operation

Thanks to a new AbilityOne contract, Transylvania Vocational Services needed to increase production of its instant non-fat dry milk to better serve food banks.

Bagger Helps Dry Milk Packager Meet Food Bank Demand

With a new contract to serve increasing food pantry needs amid the pandemic, a maker of ready-to-eat foods and various powdered products chose a VFFS bagger and auger combination to help improve efficiency as well as sanitation.

Gericke Gfs C Formulation Skid

Skid Speeds up Production While Ensuring Quality of Powdered Products

Is designed for quick access to the interior for easy, verifiable cleaning

Flexicon Combination Bulk Bagdrum Filler

Unit Allows Filling of Bulk Bags and Drums in Low-headroom Areas

Is available in all-stainless steel finished to food or dairy standards

Coperion K Tron Smart Weigh Belt Feeder

Belt Feeder Is Compact and Accurate

Is available with an easy-clean design

Volkmann Atex Certified, Modular Vs Pneumatic Vacuum Conveying System

Conveyors Are Proven Safe in Hazardous Zones

Prevent heat generation and eliminate potential sources of ignition

Palamatic Rotary Airlock Valve

Airlock Valves Can Be Designed for Specific Controlled Feed Applications

Are available with quick assembly and disassembly options for cleaning contact parts

Readco Continuous Processor

Continuous Processors Eliminate the Need for Downstream Drying

Mix viscous materials without need for thinning

Material Transfer Material Master Powerfill System

Bulk Bag Filling System Ensures Contaminant-free Process

Can be custom designed for specific application requirements

Goya Foods packages beans, rice mixes, corn meal, and other dry products at its new facility in Secaucus, N.J. Pictured here, filled and sealed packages of Spanish rice proceed to a cartoning line.

Automated Bulk Bag Dischargers Help Keep Pace With High-Speed Packaging

A new distribution center not only provided four times the space to help relieve previous bottlenecks in rice, bean, and flour lines, but also needed more efficient bulk handling equipment to keep up with other high-speed functions.