Food Quality & Safety New Products: Dec. 2017/Jan. 2018

Optical Sorter for Nut Processing

The SORTEX F optical sorter provides hygienic design and high capacity performance for the nut and dried fruit processing industry. Available with SORTEX BioVision technology, it provides 3-in-1 detection of color defects, shell, and foreign materials. Featuring a stainless steel, open design frame with sloped surfaces, hygienic conduits, and food-safe grade fixings, the SORTEX F helps to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination and product buildup, as well as preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria that can induce foodborne diseases in low moisture foods. All polymer materials are resistant to high pressure washer jets or air and conform to FDA regulations. Bühler Group, www.buhlergroup.com.

Metal Detector/Magnetic Separator Systems

Metal Detector/Magnetic Separator “Double Team” Systems offer customers protection against ferrous and nonferrous metal contamination. The first new system is a Magnetic B Trap followed by an XtremeLiquid Line Metal Detector. The magnet removes the ferrous contamination from the pumped liquid product, improving product quality and minimizing rejected material from the downstream metal detector with automatic rejection. The metal detector is left to focus on detecting and rejecting non-magnetic tramp metals, such as aluminum and stainless steel. The other new system pairs a Magnetic Grate-in-Housing with an Xtreme Gravity Drop Vertical Metal Detector. The magnet removes the ferrous contamination from the gravity-dropped material to enhance product quality and reduce rejected material from the downstream metal detector with auto reject. Both systems ensure compliance with HACCP programs and regulations set forth by various federal agencies. Eriez,  888-300-3743, www.eriez.com.

Sterile Air Filters

The P-SRF filter line includes two variations: P-SRF V, a borosilicate depth media suitable for final filtration of processes and venting applications; and P-SRF X, a pleated PTFE final membrane filter in a strong stainless-steel housing designed for extreme conditions and temperatures. Both filters deliver a log reduction value of 7 or greater for bacteria, viruses, and particles (down to 3 nanometers) to improve product and process integrity. Mechanical stability and temperature resistance up to 392 degrees F. Superior de-wetting characteristics for faster filter drying times. Donaldson Co., Inc., 800-543-3634, www.donaldson.com.