A majority of energy utility organisations across Australia and New Zealand are now using demand charges calculated in kVA (kilovolt ampere) as opposed to kW (kilowatt)-based demand charges which were previously applied. Demand charges based on kVA (or Apparent power) are a more accurate measure of the impact a customer’s peak demand has on the … Continue reading Active Power Quality →

Food manufacturers always strive to ensure the quality of their products to achieve maximum shelf life. The products may be contaminated through chemical, biological or physical factors during the processing or transportation process which may deteriorate their quality. This might cause massive product recalls that compromise a company’s branding and reputation. Investing in appropriate leak … Continue reading Ensuring product integrity – Stop recalls due to package leaks →

With downtime being one of the biggest opportunities for improvement in food processing industries, we put together a free e-book for you to discover the following: What the true cost of downtime is and how it is affecting your operation How much time and money you could save All the information you need to get … Continue reading Limit downtime at your facility with tips from this free e-book →

Fully automating production processes that were once manual or semiautomatic presents special challenges when the cycle times involved are extremely short. With workpiece carrier systems operating on a fixed cycle time, accommodating the differences between individual processing stations’ motion profiles involves setting up multiple stations of a given type to operate in parallel. This prompted … Continue reading Flexibility boost for a pill bottle cap assembly line →

CRC Industries has an extensive range of technologically advanced maintenance, repair and operational products which have been specifically targeted to meet the most stringent conformity of compliance of the food and beverage sector. CRC’s manufacturing of cleaners, lubricants, penetrants and other specialty products meet all performance standards, certified to NSF ISO 21469. To download the … Continue reading Food grade product guide →

With downtime being one of the biggest opportunities for improvement in food processing industries, we put together a free e-book for you to discover the following: What the true cost of downtime is and how it is affecting your operation How much time and money you could save All the information you need to get … Continue reading Limit downtime at your facility with tips from this free e-book →

Under major government-grant research program, the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) develops a rapid slice shear force test method to objectively determine the quality of red meat using the TA-1 textural analyser from AMETEK with a wide range of jigs and fixtures. The new test method is easy to implement and can be improved for widespread … Continue reading New test method for meat quality with TA-1 textural analyser →

New, frequently changing packaging designs and the trend towards individualized marketing campaigns present companies with several challenges: smaller and smaller lots have to be produced, and increasingly frequent production changes have to be carried out quickly and efficiently. The provision of fast machines alone is not enough to achieve all this; what is also required … Continue reading Assembly solution 4.0: Efficiency in production with smaller lot sizes →

A lamb processing facility in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand  that was experiencing severe carryback on a conveyor in their lamb processing room has found a way to not only streamline the process, but save money, too.

Despite being a crucial component of so many industrial applications, pumps are renowned for breaking down, resulting in disturbances to production and costly repairs. This white paper discusses the three most common causes of pump failure in industrial applications and offers solutions that specifically address these problems. It details how improving the efficiency of a … Continue reading Go with the flow: Common causes of industrial pump failure and best practice solutions →

The healthy functioning of machinery is at the core of all industries. While maintenance is essential, the approach to maintenance is evolving to become more efficient. It’s not just about downtime, but the costs involved if parts are replaced at the wrong time, which can happen with scheduled maintenance. With the intelligent sensor technology and … Continue reading Real-time maintenance: The bridge to predictive maintenance →

In an evolving world where efficiency and speed are at the forefront of industrial production, factories are looking to smarter, flexible technology to improve their outputs. The healthy functioning of machinery is at the core of any food and beverage operation. Intelligent sensors with 3D technology enable machines to perceive their environment with human-like vision, giving … Continue reading 3D intelligent sensors: adding dimension to your machines →

CRC Food Grade Bio Degreaser is an extra heavy duty cleaner formulated to penetrate and dissolve tough grease, oil and contaminants for easy removal- safely. Ready to use, no mixing required. Biodegradable, nontoxic, non-hazardous, non-flammable, pH balanced, and water soluble. The advanced formula is powerful but is non-abrasive, noncorrosive, contains no solvents. Use confidently on … Continue reading CRC food grade bio degreaser with NSF A1 certification →

A pressure transmitter is used to measure pressure in gases, vapours or liquids. Used in thousands of everyday applications, pressure transmitters are an essential aspect of many industrial processes. Pressure is an expression of the force required to stop a fluid from expanding, as a result transmitters are commonly used as a means to warn … Continue reading Handling the pressure with VEGA’s latest transmitter series →

Despite being a crucial component of so many industrial applications, pumps are renowned for breaking down, resulting in disturbances to production and costly repairs. This white paper discusses the three most common causes of pump failure in industrial applications and offers solutions that specifically address these problems. It details how improving the efficiency of a … Continue reading Go with the flow: Common causes of industrial pump failure and best practice solutions →

They are two words that cause controversy whenever they are said out loud or read in print – climate change. While most people agree that it is happening, where controversy arises is where the blame lies. While there is plenty of literature around on who or what is the cause of climate change, to those … Continue reading How climate change could change the face of Australian agriculture →

For the food industry, pressure measurement is often made under high-temperature conditions, especially when cleaning or sterilising the processing equipment. The 35XHT piezoresistive pressure transmitter from KELLER is specifically designed with an oil-filled capillary as a cooling medium to allow the sensor to operate at high media temperature up to 300 degrees Celsius. The sensor is … Continue reading High-temperature pressure monitoring systems →

Are you struggling to manage your workforce and their needs? Our essential guide to choosing the right time & attendance system for you gives even the largest and most complex organisations the tools needed to ensure full workforce visibility, productivity and compliance. Did you know:  On average, employees lose 6.6 days of annual leave a … Continue reading Manage your workforce’s time and attendance efficiently →

Under major government-grant research program, the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) develops a rapid slice shear force test method to objectively determine the quality of red meat using the TA-1 textural analyzer from AMETEK with a wide range of jigs and fixtures. The new test method is easy to implement and can be improved for widespread … Continue reading New test method for meat quality with TA-1 textural analyser →

Under major government-grant research program, the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) develops a rapid slice shear force test method to objectively determine the quality of red meat using textural analyser from AMETEK with various jigs and fixtures. Preliminary tests showed marginally better results in comparison to the traditional Warner-Bratzler (WB) method in correlation with taste panels … Continue reading Rapid slice shear force test for testing quality of meat →