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Pumps/Valves
Industrial Drive Offers Built-in Fuse Disconnect
ABB’s ACS580 variable-frequency drive is not only protected in extreme environments, it also provides an alternative to a separate protected fuse box.
February 11, 2024
ABB ACS580 variable-frequency drive
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Interchangeable Profiled Sleeves Mean No Need to Change Drum Motor
VDG’s new SSV-XP sanitary drum motors provided flexibility for food processing and handling conveyor applications.
September 27, 2023
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, VDG showed off its new line of sanitary drum motors with interchangeable profiled sleeves to handle different styles of modular belts.
Pumps/Valves
Unibloc Debuts Industry's Largest Hygienic Pump for Food Processing
The UltraLobe FoodFirst 700 Series is designed to do the work of two smaller pumps, freeing up space on the factory floor.
September 12, 2023
Unibloc Pump
IIoT
Digital Services Save Maintenance Time and Cost for Chicken Producer
With connected information from its new Busch Vacuum Solutions system, Emsland FrischgeflĂĽgel is saving 70% on maintenance costs.
September 10, 2023
Johannes Kohne, technical manager for Emsland Frischgeflügel, keeps an eye on the performance data of all vacuum pumps from the large screen in his office.
Sustainability
Optimizing Steam Traps Brings Conagra Significant Water and Energy Savings
Conagra Brands has received a ProFood World Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award for second place in the project category.
July 31, 2023
Optimizing its steam traps, Conagra Brands’ Imlay City facility is saving almost 139,000 gallons of usable boiler feeder water each year.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Intelligent Vacuum Pumps Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs
Busch Vacuum’s Plus intelligent vacuum pumps are Industry 4.0 ready and user-friendly.
November 4, 2022
The R5 pumps are rotary vane vacuum pumps that are a part of Busch's intelligent Plus line of products.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Devices Add Hygienic Ease and Detection to Airlock
The Global Hygienic Airlock, shown at PACK EXPO International by Schenck Process, has new components that help with the cleaning process and also process contamination.
November 2, 2022
The Global Hygienic Airlock shown with the Valve Interference Detection.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Unibloc Debuts New Pumps at PACK EXPO International
Unibloc's FoodFirst pumps are now available in multiple sizes for different food processing applications. The company also rolled out new double-diaphragm pumps with one-nut disassembly.
October 31, 2022
Food processing pumps different sizes Unibloc
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Graco Debuts Updated Electric Pumps
New electric pumps use 80% less energy compared to traditional pneumatic air diaphragm pumps.
October 28, 2022
Electric pump food processing Graco
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Fristam Pumps Debuts Colloid Mixer at PACK EXPO International
New mixer features real-time gap adjustment for dressings, mayonnaise, dips, dairy solids and more.
October 23, 2022
Emulsions colloid mixer Fristam Pumps
Pumps/Valves
Pumps and Valves Evolve to Meet Changing Needs
The latest designs ease concerns about labor availability, food safety, and sustainability, making the ubiquitous equipment easier to use and easier to clean.
October 5, 2022
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Pumps/Valves
Spicing up the Packaging of Sauces Having Varied Viscosities
When demand outstrips food packaging capacity, new equipment is the best solution. But when product viscosities vary and flavors are superb, not just any machinery will do.
April 29, 2021
The liquid filling system capably handles a wide range of product viscosities.
Pumps/Valves
Motors and Drives Come Together for Motion Efficiency, Performance, Reliability
Beyond the advances made to both motors and drives in terms of energy efficiency, safety, cleanability, and more, suppliers emphasize the importance of how they work together in a complete motion system.
April 8, 2021
Digital twins can be used to help optimize production lines, including motor and drive configurations.
Pumps/Valves
The Beat of a Different Drum Motor
The drum motor has all drive components—electric motor, gear reducer, bearings—housed inside the drum, providing a safer, more sanitary design, and is capable of communicating with central plant control or other plant equipment.
December 22, 2020
Alexander Kanaris, president of VDG (Van Der Graaf) U.S. and Canada
Liquid Processing & Handling Equipment
Vacuum Pump Saves Energy
Intelligent screw vacuum pump is ready for Industry 4.0.
November 13, 2020
Busch Vacuum Solutions Cobra Nx 0950 A Plus Vacuum Pump
Liquid Processing & Handling Equipment
Mix-proof Valve for U.S. Dairy Applications
Valve maximizes plant uptime and provides flexibility in cleaning and dairy production schedules, as well as minimal CIP losses.
November 9, 2020
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Pumps/Valves
How to Select the Optimal Valve for Beverage Processing
Controlling the temperature during heating and cooling in beverage processing plays a critical role in pasteurization, sterilization, cooking, fermentation and many other beverage applications. The proper valve can precisely control your process.
November 2, 2020
Wineries sometimes face potentially unreliable yields, and any issues that compromise batches during extended fermentation periods equate to several years’ worth of lost time, materials and cost. This where the proper valve selection is crucial. Photo courtesy of Emerson Automation Solutions.
Sustainability
Winning Paths to Environmental Savings
Smithfield Foods, McCormick & Company, Conagra Brands, and Hiland Dairy go above and beyond to save energy, water, solid waste, ingredients, and food products by scrutinizing their operations and taking advantage of state and utility grants.
September 21, 2020
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