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In many conveyor systems, worn coatings cause unnecessary failures – whether in the food and beverage industry or in material handling. For this purpose, igus offers powder coatings made of high-performance polymers called iglidur coating, which make surfaces significantly more wear-resistant and durable. To make it easier for users to retrofit existing systems, the company now also offers coated plates and wire mesh that can be flexibly cut to size and installed. The range is complemented by IC-05PF, the first PTFE‑free coating, which is intended in particular for applications with high hygiene requirements.
Making aluminium drives resistant to cleaning chemicals
The fertilizer sector is caught in a global paradox between growing food to feed billions and the urgent need to decarbonise. Compressors present a largely overlooked opportunity to reduce lifecycle costs and carbon emissions, while enabling more sustainable production of ammonia. Author: Greg Gedney, Business Development Manager, Industrial Operations, Greene Tweed
Ultra-thin barrier layers on packaging effectively protect food and medicine from oxygen, moisture, and contaminants. The Film-Inspect sensor, developed at Fraunhofer IPM, measures the quality of these barriers during the coating process, enabling process control for the first time.
Robust and precise flowmeters for dispensing of aggressive media
For more resistant and durable aluminium drives in harsh environments
Looks matter, but they aren’t everything: long before croissants, biscuits or waffles are placed in protective packaging, manufacturers need to ensure that their contents are exactly as they should be. In upstream steps, producers pave the way for the highest quality, safety and shelf life of ready-to-eat products. Ingenious technologies that work towards this goal are always part of the packaging process.
Enhanced pump design for higher performance
Why Average Roughness (Ra) Is Not Enough
In the production of pet food, Fessmann relies on JUMO technology when it comes to temperature monitoring and control.
Industrial processes involving dry foodstuffs or animal feed can quickly create an explosive atmosphere by stirring up dust. Dust explosions present a huge risk not only to human life, but also in terms of destroyed equipment and unplanned production downtimes. Bormann & Neupert by BS&B offers efficient safety systems that effectively nip dust explosions in the bud or minimise their effects.
Elimination of reflections in unfavourable light conditions
Plasma-coated paper as a plastic alternative for the packaging industry
Modular system for continuous or batch processes in battery production
High-resolution, radiometrically calibrated for temperatures from 300 to 1,700 °C
Highly efficient cleaning device for safe processes and higher production uptime
Scratch-resistant and shatter-proof display with high protection class
Mechanical bearings and gearboxes — like those used in electric vehicles and wind farms — are often treated with lubricants to avoid friction and wear. The voltage the components might be under impairs the effectiveness of the lubricants to such a degree that the tribological contacts are damaged. As part of the Lube.Life joint research project, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM have developed a virtual lubricant lab, which can be used to predict the effects of electrical fields on lubricant stability.
Robust and easy-to-clean modular rotary valve series
Aluminium components with corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel
Certified for food contact under Reg. (EC) 1935/2004
For micrometer-precise distance measurement – even in the harshest environments
The basis for the CIP cleaning process is an optimized interaction of the factors mechanics, time and chemistry. Cleaning agents and rinsing solutions are applied to the surfaces of the plant components via a spray head integrated into the equipment. The movement of the spray head ensures that the cleaning solutions completely wet all surfaces and thus clean them.
Circular corrosion protected M12-connectors
Ensuring a high level of safety in the food and beverage industry
Sealed parts for very high hygienic requirements
3D format parts for in-house printing in consistently high quality
Specially developed valve for installation with plastic pipes
Printing pre-sized labels or continuous labels from a smartphone
Food-compatible lubricants in all axes avoid potential contamination
An easy alternative to nitrogen purge for void space layup
Brewers will often attribute their success to passion, determination and innovation, but once a beer has been developed and branded, it’s all about consistency. Process monitoring therefore has a key role to play. In the following article Keijo Pyörälä from Vaisala will explain how in-line refractometers, located strategically at every stage of the brewing process, enable process optimization, save energy, reduce waste, lower costs and help deliver top quality beer.
AS-Schneider valves are being successfully used at the Amal oilfield in Oman which uses steam generated at the Miraah solar thermal facility. Steam injection is a common enhanced oil recovery method.
Enabling 2D vision sensors for complex sorting and quality inspection tasks
This new high-tech Nova range from Börger work at pressures up to 12 bar and can also be supplied without casing for CIP (Cleaning in Place) and SIP (Sterilisation in Place) applications – or with casing for the pumping of abrasive media containing solids. The newly developed DIUS rotors in the flow-optimized pump chamber combined with an optimized pump gear unit ensure perfectly smooth running...
Just like cellulose, lignin and fats, proteins are renewable raw materials. Their potential for the chemical industry remains largely untapped. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV want to change that.
Reliable real-time communication between machines, plants and cloud systems
For optimal alignment and focus
Stainless steel forklifts and pallet trucks for use in hazardous areas and clean rooms
Compact devices cover many requirements based on their different measurement methods
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