Industrial Processing Equipment

Pasteurisation Process

industrialtech — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:01:06 +0000

What is pasteurization? Pasteurization is a process which slows down the growth of microbial (microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, archaea and protists) in food. The process was originally developed to prevent alcohol (mainly beer and wine) from souring, however it is now used in many different foods such as milk, custard, cheese, eggs, canned food [...]

Steel Belt Ovens

industrialtech — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:13:57 +0000

Steel is a time tested material which has proven to be very effective for belt ovens. The main use for Steel Belt Ovens is biscuits/cookies, however, they can also be used for pies, pastries and even some pet food products. Steel belts are often exposed to extreme mechanical and thermal stress. For this reason it is [...]

Nut Roasters

industrialtech — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:14:52 +0000

Nuts are a healthy snack that both adults and children have been enjoying for thousands of years. The process of roasting nuts brings out a much stronger, more pungent flavor. For best results ensure that all nuts are the same size (this will ensure even cooking time and prevent undercooking or burning. Evenly distributing the nuts [...]

Process Line: Chemical & Industrial

industrialtech — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:54:46 +0000

Importance of a good Process Line As a producer you have a responsibility to create the best quality goods in the most effective and efficient environment. Creating an efficient and effective process line is essential in any production process. A process line needs to be carefully planned from start to finish and every step in-between to [...]

Pasteurisation Systems

industrialtech — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:35:15 +0000

Pasteurisation Pasteurisation Equipment Process Systems Services Pty Ltd is the official agent to PETEK in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. PETEK is a world leader is the design and manufacture of pasteurisation systems and associated equipment. PETEK started producing processing equipment for the food industry in 1990. An innovative and flexible acession has given them [...]

Conveyor Systems

industrialtech — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:24:51 +0000

A conveyor system can be defined as any piece of machinery which handles equipment and moves materials from one location to another (usually along a line). They are ideal in situations involving heavy/bulky materials that are hard to move. The purpose of the conveyor system is to facilities efficient transportation and relocation of a wide [...]

Pneumatic Conveyors

industrialtech — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:40:37 +0000

Pneumatics Pneumatics is the use of pressurised gas to create mechanical motion. The English word pneumatic dates from 1659, and is derived from the French pneumatique, derived from the Latin word pneumaticus meaning ‘wind’, from the Greek word pneumatikos (meaning ‘breath’, ’spirit’, ‘ethereal’), from the Greek pneuma(current of air, breath, breeze, spirit). This was originally taken [...]

Feasibility Studies

industrialtech — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:36:00 +0000

Feasibility Studies A feasibility study is an analysis of a proposal, carried out to determine the practicality and possibility of carrying out a particular task. There are five common feasibility factors that are taken into consideration when calculating the practicality of a project. These are technology and system feasibility, economic feasibility, legal feasibility, operational feasibility and schedule feasibility. Technology and [...]

Process Engineering

industrialtech — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:55:27 +0000

Engineering Engineering, the discipline and profession of applying technical, scientific and mathematical principles to realise commercial or other objectives, is used in many areas of life. From the roads we drive on, the cars we drive in, the phones we talk on, the MP3 players we listen to, or the houses we live in- engineering is [...]

General Engineering Services

industrialtech — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:31:53 +0000

Engineering What is engineering? Engineering is a discipline that applies scientific and mathematical principles to the design, construction and maintenance of structures, machines, processes and systems. These machines or processes must safety realise a desired objective efficiently and economically. The American Engineers’ Council for Professional Development adds that it is the creative application of scientific principles [...]