product innovations
New products from Tetra Pak Tetra Pak, the multinational food processing and packaging company, has announced two new products. The first, known as ConeValves (bottom), are for automatic discharge and dosing of powder directly from big-bags to containers, as, in any industry where you have to handle powder, bulk packaging seems to be the optimal solution to get
rid of simple bags. However, once you have decided to go for bulk, you still need to find the right solution to unload powder from this form of packaging as dust emission during unloading is a major issue. How can you really make sure that your unloading stations and the handing operations are really dust-tight? Who knows, in the future you may have to use different packaging for your raw materials. Today, if you work with big-bags, you cannot switch to containers unless you change unloading stations. The solutions usually proposed for dosing powder from bulk packaging are frequently quite “heavy” however: butterfly valves, dosing screws or rotary valves. All of these devices must be dismounted and cleaned, wasting a lot of time. ConeValves solve all these problems, however, as, for the first time, common bulk packagings and containers can now be fully integrated into automatic and contained production processes, enabling considerable savings in building investment, process equipment, packaging material and standardisation. Also, ConeValves mean that packaging costs can be reduced thanks to the reuse of passive closure valves and the selective recycling and disposal of packaging components. Also released by Tetra Pak is the Tetra Guerin Paddle Mixer (above right), added to the company’s existing portfolio of Guerin Systems. The mixer was recently developed to propose a complete line solution in the powder handling process. This new paddle mixer, with its twin shafts, applies directly for the dairy industry; all sanitary requirements are integrated for large use in many processes and the technology has already been proven for guarantees in terms of mixing time and homogeneity. The mixer also proposes flexibility and compliance with related functions for full-integrated process, allowing a most competitive solution rather than a mere external addition. Other strengths of the mixer include ATEX rating, compact construction, large & gentle cleaning accesses and high-speed performances. Options can be added as full opening with no rest, quick dismounting for shafts and liquid spray addition. Size range goes from 60L to 2000L. For more information call 0870 442 6600, email
samantha.edgar@tetrapak.comor visit
www.tetrapak.com.
STO OFFERS BEAUTY FOR ECONOMY
Beauty is one of a range of specially designed standards offered by STO Flaconnage. “This is a time that calls for the versatility offered by standard bottles,” said Mark Devonald Smith, director for perfumery and personal care. “In the current economic climate,” Mark continued, “the investment Stölzle has been making in expanding our standard container ranges means we can offer bottles capable of providing a variety of branding approaches without development costs or lengthy delivery times. Standard bottles are tailor-made for today’s difficult market.” Beauty is a watch shape in 100ml and 30ml sizes and is available with a large selection of standard closures. “It offers a generous decorating area,” said Mark, “and is an ideal candidate for spraying, acid etching, and screen printing. The possibilities for branding are limitless. STO can also decorate the bottles and provide a wide range of closures, making us a one-stop shop, easing procurement problems and providing a quality-controlled service.” For more information call 01977 607 124, email
sales.uk@
stoelzle.com or visit
www.stoelzle.com.
Speed up production
where hygiene counts With open, stainless steel construction that stands up to repeat wash- downs in harsh environments, Mettler Toledo’s new food scales are portable and easily configured to handle a wide range of manual weighing tasks. colorWeight display technology reduces eyestrain while audit quality result tracking enhances traceability. Processing becomes faster and more transparent at the same time. Open, stainless-steel construction coupled with double-sealed displays make ICS-models durable for high-pressure wash-down, while a small footprint and portable design enhance versatility. colorWeight-enabled displays improve operator throughput. For more information call 0161 234 5050, email
enquire.mtuk@
mt.comor visit
www.mt.com/uk-chameleon.
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