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Ishida Europe announces new seal tester
Ishida Europe is introducing a new in-line seal tester for snacks and other dry product packs, offering high precision seal integrity testing at speeds of up to 150 packs per minute. The new Ishida TSC-AS combines high accuracy leak
detection with gentle bag handling to offer manufacturers excellent quality control to meet the stringent standards of the retail sector. The seal tester measures the air pressure and fill level of
every pack directly from the bagmaker. It can detect apertures as small as 3mm, using inline, non-destructive testing, checking each pack for leaks, incorrect inflation and double packs. Its small footprint allows quick and simple installation and enables it to fit easily into existing lines. As part of an integrated Ishida packing line, the TSC-AS can
link both upstream and downstream to the Ishida bagmaker and casepacker. Ishida ITPS 2 software allows full in-line control and access to each machine from one single HMI.
Complete line change can be performed from any of the machine HMIs within the same line, enabling a fast and error free product changeover without the requirement for skilled operators.
The TSC-AS can measure and feed-back air-fill data directly
to the Ishida bagmaker, allowing automatic adjustment of the jaws to maintain a constant pack thickness. The seal tester can also feed-forward air-fill data to the Ishida 700 series case packer. This allows adjustments to be made to prevent the likelihood of packs being mis-fed and ensure the correct number of bags in each case. Among several new features, the seal tester’s advanced
HMI touch screen has been designed to resemble a smartphone for easy intuitive operation. As well as enabling rapid set-up and changeovers, the screen can also provide a wealth of real time production data, alerting operators to potential issues so that they can take immediate action, thus minimising waste and unscheduled downtime. The TSC-AS’s enhanced design features a new gull wing
cover for fast access without interfering with adjacent equipment. An open frame construction, with the removal of any flat surfaces, avoids product becoming trapped and allows quick and easy cleaning. Options include programmed settings of the in-feed belt, which enables it to be automatically adjusted for different pack lengths as part of a product’s pre-set, which greatly speeds up product changeovers. The independently controlled belts also ensure that the packs from the bagmaker are correctly aligned and spaced prior to inspection. Conditioning brushes can be specified to gently agitate and smooth out product inside the bag before inspection, to ensure correct thickness measurements. “With the TSC-AS, there is no need to compromise between throughput, pack quality and thorough pack inspection,” said Jim McGregor, Applications Engineer at Ishida Europe. “Our new seal tester combines high accuracy leak detection with gentle handling to deliver effective quality control and minimise the risk of product recalls.”
Tate & Lyle earns Prime ESG Corporate Rating From ISS
Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, is pleased to announce that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has upgraded its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating1 for Tate & Lyle to ‘Prime’, putting the Company in the top decile of the Food Products sector. “Tate & Lyle is a purpose-led company with a strong desire to make a positive impact on society,” said Nick Hampton, Chief
Executive Officer. “We are proud that our ESG performance and high level of transparency have earned us ISS’s Prime rating, underscoring our commitment to acting as a responsible business in everything we do.” ISS is one of the world’s leading rating agencies for corporate governance and sustainable investments. ISS ESG Corporate
Ratings score companies based on an analysis of more than 100 sector-specific ESG factors. ‘Prime’ status is awarded to companies with an ESG performance above the sector-specific Prime threshold, which means that they fulfil ambitious absolute performance requirements. According to ISS, the Prime rating classification qualifies Tate & Lyle for responsible investment. Tate & Lyle’s ESG programme includes establishing science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable agriculture programmes for corn and stevia, and a commitment to achieve net zero by 2050. It also comprises policies for employees on areas such as equal parental leave and clear targets to measure progress on equity, diversity and inclusion, including achieving gender equality in its top 500 leadership and management roles by 2025. Tate & Lyle is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is a signatory of the UN Global Compact.
6 Kennedy’s Confection October 2023
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