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| Protecting A Food Brand With A S+S Metal Detection Solution |
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 Cooks and chefs all over the world use dried herbs and spices without giving thought to the possibility that small pieces of metal might be hiding in the container.
This confidence comes about because the producers of quality food products take great care to protect their brand by ensuring that the products are not contaminated.
A typical example is the German company Laux GmbH where product quality is paramount.
Because metal fragments may be present in the incoming raw materials or enter the product during the manufacturing process, Laux inspect every jar of herbs and spices at the end-of-line, immediately before despatch. Like many companies, Laux needs to make the best use of the available production space but cannot afford to compromise the reliability of the inspection process.
To satisfy both parameters, Laux has installed the ECOLINE-D metal detection system from S+S to inspect all of its glass jars of herbs and spices.
The attraction of the ECOLINE-D was the GLS coil technology that allows an exceptionally small metal-free zone around the machine whilst maintaining the sensitivity demanded by Laux’s quality assurance policy.
The entire length of the S+S system is only 750 mm making it very easy to fit into the existing conveyor system. Although reliability and sensitivity are key considerations, the open, easily cleaned design that meets the highest food industry hygiene standards combined with electronic control that makes operation simple and foolproof are also important considerations.
The modular design of the ECOLINE-D simplifies installation and maintenance whilst allowing quick delivery at an affordable price. At Laux, a contaminated pack causes the conveyor to stop and a signal light to flash so that the product can be removed manually. Where automatic operation is required, the ECOLINE-D can be fitted with a range of automatic rejection devices.
The final word should go to Laux’s Technical Operations Manager, Christoph Mertes, who says, “The S+S metal detection system gives us the sensitivity and reliability we need combined with simple operation, straight forward maintenance and easy cleaning.”
For more information about S+S Inspection and its cost-effective solutions to product inspection, metal detection and contaminant removal problems using innovative and reliable technology, contact:
Tel: 01489 553740
Fax: 01489 575471
Email: info@sesotec.co.uk
Web Site: www.sesotec.co.uk
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| Item last updated: Thursday May 10 2012 11:56 |
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| WHITE PAPER: Delivering Efficient Compliance On Average Weight Legislation |
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 The legal constraints faced by food manufactures on issues such as average weight legislation mean that producers often overfill their bottles, jars and containers to ensure their final product does not fall below the required specification.
METTLER TOLEDO’s White Paper ‘Package Quality Control - Net Content Control’ offers an insightful solution to manufactures in reducing costs whilst delivering enhanced compliance simply by adopting an SQC method to process control.
SQC weighing systems apply statistical methods to process control, accurately calculating mean and standard deviation values to determine legally defined tolerance levels.
Managing data in this way means manufacturers can assess their processes in real time, correcting variations which occur during the production process.
The White Paper also offers guidance on realising a return on investment with SQC systems after the first 12 months of implementation as well as addressing important design considerations which offer flexible and intuitive interfaces as well as a five step guide to gaining quality information through a well designed SQC data system.
To download your copy of the White Paper visit: www.mt.com/uk-package-quality-control
METTLER TOLEDO UK is part of the global METTLER TOLEDO group, the leading supplier of quality weighing and measuring solutions.
The organisation is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing technologies for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing environments.
In addition, METTLER TOLEDO is also the world’s largest manufacturer and provider of metal detection and X-ray product inspection technologies, for use across the international production and packaging sectors. The business maintains a premier position in certain process analytics applications.
From its headquarters in Leicester, METTLER TOLEDO UK is able to offer a full range of weighing equipment for use in laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, food preparation and retail applications, as well as comprehensive service, support and calibration capabilities. |
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| Urgent Orders No Problem After Fredag installs Ishida Compact Packing Line |
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 A fast but highly compact packing line based around an Ishida CCW-RS multihead weigher is enabling Swiss convenience food manufacturer Fredag AG to respond to urgent orders for products in thermoform packs such as chicken nuggets.
Fredag was seeking a solution to meet increasing requests from retail customers to package large quantities of special offers at short notice. A dedicated handling facility was needed, but floor space was at a premium for an installation that would only be used intermittently. A further requirement was careful product handling to ensure the fish and poultry nuggets remain evenly breaded to preserve their appearance.
The Ishida CCW-RS multihead weigher installation, devised by Ishida and its Swiss agent Itech AG, was specially designed to save space. The conveyors which feed the CCW-RS are steeply angled at 65º, yet despite this no product is spilled. With no room for a support structure, since the available height was only four metres, the gantry and the weigher are attached directly to the plant’s ceiling. As a further space-saving measure, the trolley-mounted filling system can be removed from between the weigher and the thermoformer when the packing line is not running.
The CCW-RS is designed to carefully handle products with challenging flow properties. The vibration frequencies of the weigher and its feed system are adjustable to ensure a consistent product flow. To eliminate sticking, all contact parts are made from embossed stainless steel, and all transfer points on the system are designed to ensure the bread coating of the nuggets remains intact.
The new line often requires three product changes per day. Changeovers of the same product type are simply carried out by pressing a button. Changeovers between fish and poultry are facilitated because the waterproof CCW-RS can be hosed down for quick and easy cleaning. Water is readily removed from the gently-angled surface of the gantry. All contact parts can be removed, without tools, for quick hose-down.
With 1kg trays, the packing line has an hourly capacity of 2,000 trays, which increases to 2,650 per hour for 200g and 500g trays. Filling accuracy is within 3g on a 500g tray.
“This new packing line has enabled Fredag to supply special offers in high quantities at very short notice,” comments Fredag’s Plant Director Phillipp Keller. “We are now able to accept orders we would have been obliged to turn down in the past.”
For more information contact: Torsten Giese
Tel: 44 121 607 7700
Fax: 44 121 607 7740
Email: torsten.giese@ishidaeurope.com
Web: www.ishidaeurope.com |
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