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Industry Products Because Excelyte® has been proven effective against such pathogens as E. coli and Salmonella, the product has potential wide-reaching implications for the agriculture industry as a first line of defense against contamination. William E. Prince, president and CEO of IET said, “This latest registration, along with all the other recent announcements, proves that EcaFlo® Anolyte is one of the most effective antimicrobial solutions available on the market. That’s no longer just our opinion, it’s been validated by the federal agencies responsible for regulating such products. We have already received multiple inquiries from grocery chains and others involved in food processing asking about how to obtain Excelyte® – we believe it will only continue to grow as more federal and regulatory recognition is gained.” IET is actively pursuing FDA 510(k) approval for the product for use as a topical disinfectant for use in critical and semi-critical patient treatment areas and patient care devices, and will continue to seek governmental and federal approvals wherever applicable. Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. 843.390.2500 Little River, SC www.ietltd.net deck plus the ability to deliver information that’s easier to see and to share are among the other productivity-enhancing features of the new AccuSizer™ 9-inch classifier model. Using the equipment, operators can size up to 180 portions per minute, with a tolerance of ± 1.0 grams at one standard deviation for even the smallest pieces. Moreover, interchangeable in-feed systems make it very easy to adapt to the size and type of product being processed. Other notable design features of the classifier include a pull-off arm that reduces the incidence of product damage during discharge. Incorporating industry-leading Habasit® plastic conveyor belting provides durability at the weigh deck while also improving sanitation. All AccuSizer™ classifiers feature a large touchscreen display monitor that allows the viewing of all drops at one time. The system is designed for local or remote PC interface. Encased in a heavy-duty stainless steel housing specially designed to withstand the harsh rigors of poultry processing operations, the digital load cell provides both RF and EMI resistance, thus eliminating any weighing inconsistencies that might arise from plant electrical noise. All relevant data is filtered, scaled and digitized directly into the control system at measurement rates up to ten times faster than analog systems. This rapid weighing response helps prevent production bottlenecks and improves productivity. Gainco Gainco Introduces Accusizer™ Portion Classifiers for High-speed Sizing and Distribution A ccuSizer™ portion classifiers from Gainco are expressly designed for in-motion sizing and distribution of a wide variety of poultry items, including fresh or quick-frozen products. Gainco’s new 9-inch classifier model is designed for handling items such as breast filets and butterflies, wings, tenders, drums, thighs, whole legs and other smaller food portions weighing less than two pounds and shorter than 10 inches in length. Completely designed and built in the USA, AccuSizer™ classifiers are engineered for cost-effective operation and user-friendly interface. They incorporate key productivityboosting features such as an IP69Krated touchscreen interface with graphical displays and multi-language communications that make the software user-friendly and extremely easy to use. Moreover, the classifier’s all-new tubeless frame design is engineered to reduce vibration and facilitate enhanced bacteria control and sanitation – along with reducing washdown cleaning time. In addition, new quick-release hopper and chute designs have been incorporated into the AccuSizer™ classifier to improve access to serviceable components. The AccuSizer™ classifier system’s extremely durable weigh Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! 458 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | JULY 2009

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