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  1. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Headspace Analyzers 9/17/2012

    Due to the very low headspace requirement of the CheckMate 3 headspace analyzers it is able to measure the residual oxygen level in many pharmaceutical products packed under protective atmosphere (e.g. nitrogen). The CheckMate 3 with zirconia sensor only requires a 2 ml headspace in order to ensure valid residual oxygen content.

  2. Savings Of Costs And Labor Time Using Gas Analyzers And Gas Mixer 9/17/2012

    The company realized that its existing gas flushing system was not efficient and that significant quantities of gas were being wasted. In addition, manual samples are taken at frequent intervals to ensure that the correct mixture is being introduced into the packages.

  3. Gas Analyzer Boosts Efficiency At Leading Snack Manufacturer 9/17/2012

    KiMs is one of Scandinavia’s leading producers of crisps, nuts and snack foods. The company continually strives for improvements in efficiency, and to this end has adopted the Japanese-inspired approach of ‘lean production’, a manufacturing philosophy that considers the expenditure of resources on anything other than increasing value for the customer to be wasteful and therefore a target for elimination.

  4. PAC CHECK® Model 333 Headspace Analyzer Datasheet 9/14/2012

    The PAC CHECK® Model 333 is a handheld Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Oxygen analyzer for checking modified atmospheres inside packages. It is the ideal instrument for portable, fast and accurate headspace tests on the packaging line, in warehouses or in laboratories.

  5. PAC CHECK® Package Integrity Analyzer 9/14/2012

    Never before has one system given you answers critical in the determination of package shelf-life...fast and accurately!

  6. Do I Need X-Ray Inspection? 8/3/2012

    A variety of reasons lead companies that pack food to invest in X-ray inspection systems.
    Some see them as an essential tool for managing risk, others believe they will help improve quality, and yet others see them as a marketing tool for managing their own reputation. By Jim Bedford, Product Manager, X-ray Inspection Systems of Ishida Europe.

  7. How To Choose The Best Metal Detector For Your Products? 8/3/2012

    Protecting your brand in the marketplace is one of the most important functions a food manufacturer performs. But all the investment to establish a reputation for product quality could be lost in the event of one safety recall. Developing and maintaining an effective, verifiable inspection program is no longer an option for processors. By Todd Grube, Inspection Systems Manager, Heat and Control, Inc.

  8. Horizontal Motion Or Vibratory Conveyors 8/3/2012

    For the food industry, conveying has become more sophisticated than simply moving product from point A to point B. for this white paper we will discuss how to determine which of the two most common methods of moving product — vibratory or horizontal motion conveying — is better for your product. While price, delivery and other commercial considerations are important, technical performance is certainly the primary factor when evaluating a conveyor choice. By Blake Svejkovsky, Manager of Product Handling Systems, Heat and Control, Inc.

  9. Testing Solutions For Beverage Applications – Closures And Their Test Methods 6/19/2012

    This presentation for beverage closure testing, is an overview of the different types of plastic closures and the tests methods for measuring a variety of closure attributes, such as: carbonation and pressurized testing, hot fill testing and permeation testing. By Greg Fisher, Ph.D., Plastic Technologies Inc. and Joel Fischer, MOCON Inc.

  10. Assuring Food Safety: Metal Detection Versus X-Ray Inspection 6/8/2012

    Metal Detection and X-Ray inspection are fundamental food safety devices used in thousands of applications in just about every food business. However, the key to successful applying them to your business is understanding the strengths and limitations of each technology. This presentation gives you the necessary information to make an informed choice about metal detection and X-Ray inspection technology.