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Industry Products Mettler–Toledo Hi-Speed Develops New ValuePriced Checkweigher M Biohit Inc. New Biohit Proline® Plus: The Classic Reborn! iohit continues their 20 years of innovation with the newly designed Proline Plus mechanical pipettors. With Proline Plus pipettors, the Biohit engineers have combined 20 years of innovation, design, and manufacturing expertise to deliver a highly ergonomic pipettor that is a pleasure to use. Proline Plus is fully autoclavable, and available in single-channel, multichannel, and fixed volume models to cover all applications across a wide volume range from 0.1ul to 10 mL. These pipettors exceed today’s laboratory requirements for safe, accurate, and precise pipetting. The multichannel units provide the uniquely Biohit Optiload design feature for easy, tip loading and ejection. Biohit Inc. 800.922.0784 Neptune NJ www.biohit.com B ettler-Toledo Hi-Speed announces the introduction of its value-priced checkweigher for mild to moderate washdown applications; the A300. Designed specifically for smaller packaging lines where space is at a premium, it can accommodate a variety of packages in a compact 30" of line space. The A300 is economically priced and delivers a rate of up to 165 ppm (packages per minute). The stainless steel construction of the A300 features an open design that allows easy cleaning and sanitizing in food processing applications in washdown environments; while “no tools” belt removal minimizes maintenance. A hermetically sealed load cell ensures superior long term accuracy and weighing performance. The XC 5.7-inch QVGA touchscreen dashboard-style display provides intuitive, menu-driven access to basic checkweigher functions. Simple menus provide fast access to important checkweigher set up screens and production information. Browser-like navigation gives users fast access to important controls and read-outs, while allowing them to drill down easily into machine and line performance measures and statistics. Mettler-Toledo 607.257.6000 Ithaca, NY www.mt.com/hi-speed Eriez® High Speed Feeders Provide Superbly Fast, Efficient Feeding of a Wide Range of Materials E riez® introduces a new series of AC-operated high speed feeders that are designed specifically for exceptionally high speed feeding of light, bulky materials. These rugged and powerful feeders are ideal for scales and other applications that require higher throughput and advanced control. In addition to advanced high speed feed rates, Eriez’s high speed feeders feature a quick-stopping characteristic to assure accurate handling of materials for economy and efficiency in mixing, weighing, batching packaging and bagging operations. Eriez’s high speed feeders are available in eight models. Each model has unique feed-rate capabilities ranging from 40 cubic feet to 600 cubic feet per hour. Feed-rate is easily adjusted by Eriez’s variable transformer or solid-state type controllers to enable trouble-free handling of bulk materials from a few ounces to several tons per hour. All Eriez high speed feeders units are light and functional and can be installed easily in a minimum amount of space and integrate well with other equipment. Eriez 888.300.3743 Erie, PA www.eriez.com Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! The publishers do not warrant, either expressly or by implication, the factual accuracy of the products or descriptions herein, nor do they so warrant any views or opinions offered by the manufacturer of said articles and products. 624 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | AUGUST 2008

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