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 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.

Gea No Intervention Fines Return System

Fines Return System Reduces the Risk of Leakage and Contamination

Cuts downtime and improves product safety

Munson Model Rcm 60 X20 Ss Mixer

Continuous Mixer Provides Low Cost per Volume of Material Blended

Eliminates shear and heat generation, minimizing degradation

Gericke Bend 90 Degree Vortex Elbows

Elbows Replace Conventional Sweep and Long Radius Components

Promote smooth, efficient conveying and a dust-free environment

Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer

Mixer Produces Longer-lasting Pectin Solutions

Reduces powder mixing time by up to 30%, while increasing yield and product quality

Tetra Pak partners with Rockwell Automation to add model predictive control to powder processing equipment.

Advanced Process Control for Food Processing Equipment

Tetra Pak partners with Rockwell Automation to add model predictive control to machines used in the manufacturing of powders.

More in Dry / Powder / Bulk Processing

V Mek Abacus+ Counting System

Counting System Achieves High Speeds

Is suitable for a variety of products

Vac U Max Mobile Vacuum Conveying System

Vacuum Conveying System Offers Ease of Mobility

Includes vacuum receiver that meets the rigid food industry requirements

Gericke Hdmf Series Rotary Valve

Rotary Valves Include System for Simplified Cleaning

Also serve as a rotary airlock and metering device for powders, granules, pellets, chips, grain, and other products

Cremer Wd Series Hygiene Centric Counting Machine

Counting Equipment Reduces Product Loss and Maximizes Production Efficiency

Ensure accurate counts for wholesale and retail packages

Volkmann Twin Bulk Bag Unloader

Bag Unloader Reduces Stoppages for Bag Changing

Provides fast emptying and saves on floor space

Epi Rotomolded Tuff Stack Pro Container

Bulk Container Represents More Environmentally Friendly Option

Has rotomolded construction for greater impact strength

Bps Vibratory Belt Conveyor

Vibratory Belt Conveyors Are Highly Customizable

UL controls available

Multi Conveyor Vertical Scoop Flight Elevator

Flight Elevator Has Small Footprint

Raises product Without Creating a Mess

Sterling Systems & Controls Prewired Batching System

Prewired Batching Systems Save Time

Are easier and less costly to install

Hapman Lump Master Lump Breaker

Lump Breaker Allows Material to Be Effectively Handled by Downstream Conveyors

Comes in three sizes

En Sight Bematek Colloid Mill

Colloid Mills Optimize Manufacturing Process Efficiencies

Allow ease of maintenance and precision

Flexicon Mobile Tip Tite Drum Dumper

Dumper Eliminates Dusting and Danger Associated With Sudden Shifting of Contents

Can be used throughout a facility