Sunnyvale, Calif., (May 3, 2022) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, is providing laboratories performing food safety analysis with a new ion chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (IC-MS/MS) workflow solution for regulatory compliant, cost-effective and reliable analysis of quaternary ammonium pesticides (Quats).The new Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS21-Fast-4µm ion exchange column enables scientists to easily and accurately determine … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing Quat Pesticide Determination and Quantitation Workflows to Protect Food Supply
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Igus releases toothed belt axis with hygienic design
In order to improve sanitation in food manufacturing systems, igus has rolled out its maintenance-free toothed belt axis. The ZLW variant is a ready-to-connect system designed with cleanliness in mind. It is lubrication-free and built with FDA-compliant materials, which is best for integration in the food and beverage industry. Following guidelines of a hygienic design, its structure has minimal undercuts and gaps where food scraps can accumulate. Compared to linear axes and carriages that … [Read more...] about Igus releases toothed belt axis with hygienic design
AFC offering system that traps product dust
U.S.-based Automated Flexible Conveyor, Inc. (AFC) has released new equipment that can control dust from contaminating the shop floor. The Dump Clean™ bag break station prevents fine particles from escaping during transfer of powders to bulk containers like drums, sacks and bags. This innovation is suitable for food, chemical and pharmaceutical ingredients. This tool from AFC integrates an exhaust fan and PLC-based cartridge filter system. The fan draws dust in before it becomes airborne and … [Read more...] about AFC offering system that traps product dust
