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INDuSTRY PRODuCTS connectors. Instead of slipping over the outside of process piping or connections, the BFM sleeve snaps securely and perfectly into the inside of the matched spigots. Where old style connectors required the use of a hose clamp with all its inherent flaws, the BFM™ fitting simply snaps into place without the use of external clamps or the tools needed to secure them. There are no crevices to trap powder in the line and no cracks to leak powder to atmosphere. There are no wear points to abrade and degrade that could rupture in the event of an internal explosion. By virtue of the integral internal snap band seals, the BFM™ fitting actually seals even tighter in such events. “Unique in its resistance to over pressure incidents, the BFM™ fitting is not only an efficient connective solution, it is a significant safety measure,” continues Mr. Deam. “From industries as varied as dairy and food to pharmaceutical and chemical to wood production, the BFM™ fitting is an effective tool in an overall explosion mitigation strategy.” Powder Solutions, Inc. 877.236.3539 Chanhassen, MN www.powder-solutions.com ing applications the GGL3060 is sealed according to IP69K standards, allowing it to withstand both high-pressure and high-temperature (wash down) cleanings. The Techno GGL3060 gripper has a compact form with a matching corrosion-resistant, stainless steel design. It also meets DIN 1672-2 guidelines for hygienic food production machinery, making it food safe. This specialized gripper features jaws that swing open to a full 180º. This makes it very easy to have the gripper clear material below it. Additionally, the angular design of this gripper provides up to 33Nm (24 lb ft) of gripping torque and the unit includes sensors that sense jaw position. Techno-Sommer 800.819.3366 New Hyde Park, NY www.techno-sommer.com and other bacteria. It provides test results in two hours or less, compared to 12–36 hours for conventional lab testing methods that sample only a tiny percentage of produce lots. The OmniFresh 1000™ System represents a significant improvement in pathogen screening, identifying 99%+ of harmful pathogens vs. 5.8% using conventional testing methods. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, more than 5,000 people in the United States die each year from diseases caused by eating contaminated food. The economic cost of those incidents is more than $10 billion annually. OmniFresh 1000™ may be installed “on-line” with standard processing equipment and can be customized to meet the specific needs of food growers, processors, distributors and retailers. The system has been pilot tested at fresh produce production facilities in Pennsylvania and California. Hanson will begin delivering the OmniFresh 1000™ to customers this fall. The OmniFresh 1000™ System is beneficial to food growers, processors, distributors and retailers because it enables them to: protect their brands by delivering superior products to customers; reduce overhead costs by lowering the probability of pathogen-related outbreaks, and subsequent recalls and legal actions; improve quality control, including lot traceability; and maximize product freshness and shelf life. Hanson Technologies 717.245.9890 Saxonburg, PA www.hansontechnologies.com Cygnus Mfg. Co. Signs Agreement with Hanson Technologies to Build OmniFresh 1000™ Food Contaminant Screening System ygnus Manufacturing Company, a contract manufacturer of products and components used in health and safety, medical, scientific, transportation, aerospace and energy applications, has partnered with Hanson Technologies (Carlisle, PA), a food safety technology company, to fabricate the automated OmniFresh 1000™ System. OmniFresh 1000™ screens large-volume fresh produce lots in near-real time for contamination by E. coli, Salmonella C Techno-Sommer’s New Specialized Gripper Expands Product Line into “Food-Handling” Business T he newest edition to the Techno-Sommer Automatic product line is the GGL3060 “Food” gripper. Designed specifically for food-handl- Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! 948 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | DECEMBER 2008

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