equipment briefs

The Material Transfer Material Master food grade bulk bag conditioner with rotary lift platform quickly and safely returns solidified food ingredients in bulk bags to a free-flowing state. The operator loads the bulk bag into the unit via forklift and activates a PLC controlled conditioning sequence. Twin pivoting conditioning arms with extended travel penetrate deeply into the material for effective results. The Material Master four post bulk bag filler with densification system unit features heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame construction for strength and durability and is adjustable for future bag size flexibility. A food grade inflatable spout seal assures a dust tight seal to bag inlet. 269-673-2125

Multi-Conveyor has provided a divert system to accept properly sealed product at the discharge of a case sealer. The system is designed to redirect any of the 50-lb. cases that are detected with open flaps (unsealed cases). The initial 15” wide x 30” long mild steel construction diverter infeed conveyor is used to create the required minimum gapping necessary for the divert process. A DARB (dual activated roller belt) Switch was then chosen as the divert belting of choice. 610-814-2400

Renewable Lubricants’ new food grade Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants perform at extreme high temperatures up to and over 1000°C, with protection up to 2000°C. These unique bio-based lubricants are enhanced with white graphite, a highly effective solid particle lubricant. Systems lubricated with white graphite require less product application, saving customers’ money and making for cleaner equipment. Environmentally responsible Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants are formulated from renewable carbon negative resources allowing facilities to meet sustainability initiatives. Available in 1-gallon jugs, 5-gallon pails, drums, totes, and in bulk from the Hartville, Ohio factory. Bio-Extreme High Temperature Oven Lubricants are ideal for roller chains on oven conveyors, bakery oven chains, beverage can lines, and other food processing applications. 330-877-9982

Flexicon's Basic Filler for bulk boxes, totes, bins or other intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) loads bulk solid materials free of dust, at low cost. The unit's fill head can be raised or lowered using a forklift and secured with clevis pins to minimize the clearance between the rectangular dust hood and the opening of IBCs ranging from 48 to 78 in. tall. A fill head port can be vented to a filter sock to contain displaced dust, or to a central bag house that causes a clear flexible skirt to vacuum-seal against the container's exterior, increasing dust containment effectiveness. Performance can be enhanced by a vibratory deck to densify and stabilize the material during filling, and/or load cells that signal a PLC when to stop the flow of material by stopping a conveyor or closing a rotary valve or slide gate once a programmed weight is gained. 610-814-2400

Reading Bakery Systems has introduced a new ambient cooling conveyor that efficiently cools crackers before entering packaging in a more‐compact footprint. Prior to entering packaging, crackers must be cooled down to a specific temperature. If the crackers are not cooled to the correct temperature, condensation can occur in the sealed package, which compromises snack product texture and shelf life. Final product moisture and temperature control is critical to success. 317-337-0000

DIOSNA offers a series of Hygienic Design Wendel Mixers for efficient and clean dough production. For an extremely flexible use, the Hygienic Design product series has been expanded by a Wendel Mixer with a mobile vat, the DIOSNA WH 240 A with a capacity of 240 kg. The compact mixer can be used in smaller plants as well as for fully automated large-scale production integrated into a linear transport robotic system. +49 541 33104-0