JPSA Laser
Hollis, NH 03049
Aug 12, 2003 Fly’s Eye Beam Homogenizer converts non-uniform beam of UV Excimer laser into homogeneous beam with 95% uniformity. Utilizing more than 80% of laser power, single element array adapts to most excimer lasers and offers working distances of 1–2 m with beam sizes of 8 mm to 1.5 cm. Product enables maximum amount of available laser power to be used, resulting in uniform, large area beam that can be subdivided using near-field imaging.

Pactiv Corp.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Jul 22, 2003 Panta-Pak® trays feature individual thermoformed cups, which cradle each pear and prevent it from spinning or jostling during transport. Fruit is buoyed in tray, off bottom of box, for minimal box contact. Offered in 5 cavity counts, product measures 14 3/4 x 22 11/16 in. Able to accommodate overlapping fruit sizes, tray dimensions enable layering either in twos or threes, depending on outer container type. Products also suit non-agricultural applications.

Geberit Mfg., Inc.
Michigan City, IN 46360 8008
Jun 13, 2003 Residential line of faucets for sink, entertainment, and cooking preparation areas include spout styles with high arcs, sleek, double-jointed spouts, and wristblade and lever handle options. Faucets come in polished brass, polished chrome, and brushed nickel finishes. ForeverShineâ„¢, applied over chrome finish, provides limited lifetime warranty. Accessories include sink strainers, disposal stoppers, soap dispensers, and dishwasher air gaps.

National Bulk Equipment, Inc.
Holland, MI 49424
May 28, 2003 Lift and Seal Container Dumper, for food industry, minimizes surfaces and areas in which material/contaminates may collect. Custom-designed 40 in.² discharge gate and pour hood allow complete material discharge from container. Hydraulic-cylinder linkage system provides controlled 150° rotation to discharge all contents into receiving hopper. Operation is automated via Allen-Bradley PLC, while light curtain and safety side guards protect operator when dumper is in motion.

Bioscience, Inc.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Feb 18, 2003 MICROCAT®-DNT Drain and Trap Cleaner, suited for institutional drain and trap cleaning, consists of adapted microorganisms that liquefy fat, oil, and grease to prevent blockages. It also contains enzymes and biodegradable surfactants to keep drains and traps free flowing. MICROCAT-DNT-TH has additional microorganisms that reduce sulfur-containing gases, while MICROCAT-DNT-HT contains heat-resistant enzymes that dissolve deposits in severe environments.

C&S Equipment Co.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Feb 06, 2003 UVC Tumbling Machines incorporate rotating drum or screw conveyor that gently lifts and tumbles product to ensure exposure of all surfaces to germicidal UVC energy. Shatter-resistant, plastic-sheathed UVC Emittersâ„¢ prevent chance of glass contamination from tube breakage. Lights kill or inactivate mold, yeast, viruses, and bacteria. They produce no ozone or residues, and will not chemically alter food products. Tumbling machines may be floor or ceiling mounted.

Dixon Valve & Coupling Co.
Chestertown, MD 21620 1135
Jan 30, 2003 Model 3030 SQ 3 in. valve, for flow reversal prevention in dry-bulk transfer carriers, protects food-grade and sensitive contents at temperatures up to 350°F. Valves provide low-resistance and full-flow performance with cast-aluminum construction that includes elastomer, permanently bonded to metal flapper. Sealed, compartmentalized cartridge contains all functioning components and allows quick replacement.

Kliklok Corp.
Decatur, GA 30035-4023
Jan 28, 2003 CertiWrap packages meal trays, tubs, and pots, individually, in multi-packs, or layered, in wrap-around paperboard sleeves. Twin-arm rotary carton feeder, servo-driven automatic product infeed, and drive system provide complete control throughout system. Hot-melt adhesive, applied from enclosed, pressurized, nozzle, seals cartons. Machine incorporates Allen-Bradley® PLC controls with color touch screen and Insight® GUI. Carton profiles include full, economy, and watchstrap styles.

Chemineer, Inc., A Unit of Robbins & Myers, Inc.
Dayton, OH 45401
Dec 19, 2002 Smoothline upper impeller, for turbine agitators, has FDA-approved Teflon gaskets between every joint. Polished surface finishes are available to roughness values as fine as 4-7 µin. RA. Compatible with single-piece shafts, applications include food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries where cleanliness/sterilization between batches is required. Company's HE-3, P-4, S-4, and Maxflo W impellers are available in Smoothline configurations.

Flexicon Corporation
Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Dec 13, 2002 Twin-centerpostâ„¢ unit provides product contact surfaces that are constructed and finished in compliance with 3-A standards. Available with primary bag filling components and material delivery system, filler is constructed of 304 stainless steel. It is equipped with manual fill-head height adjustment, pneumatically retractable bag hooks, inflatable cuff, and feed-chute outlet port. Unit is offered with flexible screw conveyor delivery system.

Key Technology, Inc.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Dec 12, 2002 Precision Size Grader offers 95% efficiencies within 1/64 in. at capacities exceeding 10,000 lb/hr. Unit gently conveys product, minimizing bruising. Indicator system allows on-the-fly adjustability. Because last roller is fixed, each roller moves backwards as adjusting handle is turned at equal distance to create cumulative effect back to infeed roller. Low-maintenance design minimizes need for annual rebuilds.

Hayward Industrial Products, Inc.
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Dec 11, 2002 Made from 100% pure polypropylene materials, LOFCLEARâ„¢ bags are compliant with food requirements and contain no leachables or lubricants. Effective in removal of gelatinous materials, bags also absorb oil. Series 100 bags incorporate multi-layer design with efficiencies greater than 99% and dirt capacities up to ½ lb. Series 500 bags utilize all welded, multi-pleated construction, with 4 efficiency ratings from 95–99% and dirt-holding capacities of over 2 lb.

AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments
Largo, FL 33773
Oct 25, 2002 CHATILLON TAPlus accommodates large samples and provides routine and sophisticated texture analysis. With capacity to 220 lbf, unit accepts interchangeable XLC Series load cells. Measurements are accurate to ±0.5% of reading and speeds are accurate to <0.2%. Standard system includes base machine, drip tray, food-testing base, and ½ in. probe. NEXYGEN MT data analysis control software provides library of standard tests and specialized food-test set-ups.

BEE International, Inc.
South Easton, MA 02375
Oct 04, 2002 DeBEE® Ultra High-Pressure Homogenizer, with fully modular, Next Generation(TM) Homogenizing Cell, has dual-jet system. Using fluid-against-fluid technique, dual-jet system has 2 high pressure fluid inlets and option to introduce third material into high-intensity stream. Using intensifiers which provide continuous smooth flow up to 45,000 psi, uniform nanoparticles with narrow D90 can be achieved. Unit is scalable to production quantities in thousands of liter per hour range.

Westfalia Separator, Inc.
Northvale, NJ 07647
Sep 17, 2002 SC Series Clarifier offers breweries HydroStopâ„¢ ejection system that completes ejection cycle in less than 1/10 second, yielding drier solids (yeast) and retaining more beer. System is 100% hydraulically operated with very few moving parts, and can be accurately controlled during processing with PLC program adjustments.

Lyco Mfg., Inc.
Columbus, WI 53925-1008
Aug 05, 2002 U-Bed High Speed Peeler offers roll speeds up to 1000 rpm. Peel is flushed out of rotation brushes by centrifugal force, reducing need to use water. Two-way cover lifts with pneumatics and opens from either side for cleaning access. U-Bed processes all root crops including carrots, dry scrubbing potatoes after steam peeling, and potato chips for fresh product peeling.

Westfalia Separator, Inc.
Northvale, NJ 07647
Jul 31, 2002 HyVOL separators and clarifiers offer sealing technology that is 100% wear free and requires no water for operation. Hydrohermetic seal uses milk itself as seal and never needs maintenance. Units feature high-capacity designs, USDA accepted solids discharge, and low energy requirements.

Terracon Corp.
Holliston, MA 01746 1460
Mar 28, 2002 Rotomolded tanks are available in sizes from 3 to 16,000 gal, in flat-bottom, cone-bottom, and capsule-shaped versions. Seamless tanks minimize possibility of particulate entrapment or bacterial growth due to cracks or crevices. Standard tank material is FDA-approved, linear, high-density polyethylene. Material is UV-stabilized, premium-grade, virgin resin. Terrapure-F® tanks are fluorinated to produce PTFE barrier layer.