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When you want to predict powder behavior in future and existing installations, possible measures to be taken or for standardized product quality control for incoming goods, you need a good Powder tester.


<h2>Measure flowability and floodability of your powders</h2>
The Powder Tester PT-X from Hosokawa Micron is used to determine the flowability and floodability of dry powders. The model PT-X is the latest design of the Hosokawa Micron Powder Characteristics Tester which utilizes state-of-the-art features to identify the specific characteristics of powdered samples for a wide range of application fields.

Powder tester

When designing new lines or new product - or looking for improvements in existing ones - testing the impact of cooling on chocolate quality with traditional methods is costly and time-consuming. You can now simulate your line's cooling tunnel and it's impact on the product as well as a full range of chocolate quality tests. This chocolate analyzer will take your production to the next level.


<h2>Simulate your production line to help improve or maintain your chocolate quality</h2>
The ChocoAnalyzer from Aasted provides you with invaluable data to be able to adjust your tempering machines and cooling tunnels to gain maximum contraction. More than just a quality assurance tool, the ChocoAnalyzer gives you the information you need to improve existing production and research new lines.

Developed by Aasted in collaboration with leading scientists from AAK, the ChocoAnalyzer allows you to investigate the difference in tempering quality on various equipment, measure how fillings expand or contract in relation to the chocolate and simulate your cooling tunnel process so see its effects on contraction profile.

The ChocoAnalyzer offers many more measurements and testing possibilities than a standard tempermeter, and has a bespoke sample reactor with brand new probe designs to deliver the most precise results currently available.  The built in printer can quickly produce hard copy of test results and data can easily be exported by USB or ethernet as csv files. The unit has been designed to be easy to use, with a familiar "app" style interface designed for use by non-technical staff.

Chocolate analyzer

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Extruded products are very popular in the breakfast cereal and snack sectors. It is extremely inefficient to design, test and perfect new product ideas and recipes using full-scale production equipment. A high-quality lab-scale extruder is a vital tool both in product research and recipe design, and where results can be accurately scaled in production line design as well.</span>


<h2>Benchtop extruder for research, troubleshooting, and quality assurance needs</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Baker Perkins MPF19 Benchtop Extruder is a high-quality twin screw extruder perfect for lab work, product design and process testing duties.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The MPF19 is equipped with the unique Baker Perkins “clam-shell” barrel. This allows the extruder to be halted at any stage and provides immediate access to check on the processed materials.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Designed with maximum flexibility for research and development, the MPF19 allows for quick and easy adjustment of formulation, all process settings, and all screw configurations. In addition, the  screw configurations offer identical geometry to full-scale production extruders which makes the MPF19 perfect for recipe formulation and testing. Fully automated start-up and shutdown procedure also perfectly mimics the same systems available on production scale machines.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">An integrated control system provides almost all the controls available in a production scale extruder, and provides storage for up to 50 recipes and full performance data capture. The MPF19 can be connected to a PC to allow data download for analysis and comparison.</span>

Benchtop extruder for cereals and snacks

Freeze dryer designed for aseptic and small-scale production of high-value products.


<h2>Industrial freeze dryer in a compact envelope</h2>
Lyotris from Telstar Life-Sciences is a lab scale production freeze dryer designed for the production of small batches of high-value pharmaceutical products. With a 1m2 loading surface and capacity for approximately 1,600 10R-type vials or 30 liters of bulk product. It has been specially designed for aseptic production in vials or in bulk and its novel fascia and door design provides easy isolator integration.

The GMP laboratory freeze dryer comes with all  the necessary components for an automatic cleaning (CIP) and steam sterilization (SIP) processes, filter integrity testing (WIT) and also incorporates an advanced SCADA system which includes Telstar's patented ‘Lyometrics' system; providing advanced real-time information on the freeze-drying process.

GMP laboratory freeze dryer

Control the quality of your pelletizing processes using a pellet hardness tester. Pellet hardness is one of the most critical characteristics indicating process quality, and it is essential to ensure a desirable product and efficient downstream processes. The hardness can now be measured right after the pellets have left the cooler.
<h2>Monitor your pelletizing process with a hardness tester</h2>
Amandus Kahl’s pellet hardness tester is a hand-held device that allows the user to quickly and easily monitor the quality of their pelletizing process at the source without the need for laboratory equipment. Hardness/softness is a good measure of overall pellet process quality. Using this device allows the customer to test pellet softness and immediately adjust the process parameters to achieve the desired results without delays and lost production time caused by waiting for more sophisticated laboratory equipment.

The pellet hardness tester allows a simple in-the-field quality control for the pelletizing process. The pellet tester comes in two versions, manual and automatic. An operator can periodically rotate the adjusting screw on the manual version at different speeds to retrieve multiple readings. The automatic unit is motorized and works independently, offering more consistency and better comparison of the hardness values taken by different operators due to potential variation in operator handling of the manual version.

Pellet hardness tester

Therapeutic uses for cannabis oil are becoming more widely available. For pharmaceutical uses, the cannabis oil needs to be filtered to ensure product quality and safety. Small-scale production or R&amp;D work demands a simple yet robust manual solution for pressure filtering the oil.
<h2>Press and filter cannabis oil into bottles up to 100ml</h2>
The cannabis oil press TC from Multigel is a small form-factor manual pressure filter designed specifically for pharmaceutical production of cannabis oil.

A solid base plate holds the vertical machine structure securely. External components are made from stainless steel, with product contacting areas of AISI 316.

The TC can fill bottles of up to 100ml in volume and has an oil reservoir of 100ml capacity accordingly. Reservoir, filler cap and all oil-contacting parts are easily removable for cleaning and sanitization. Replacement filters are available and are simple to fit when required.

The pressurisation system is manually hydraulically operated, with ergonomic handle requiring minimum force to deliver the oil through the filter at high pressure. Easily readable manometer allows for optimum pressure to be maintained throughout the filtration.

The small footprint and light weight of the TC filter press makes it ideal for smaller spaces and it can be moved to alternative locations easily.

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Benchtop cannabis filter press

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic creams, ointments, gels and pastes can deliver a wide range of active ingredients. Particle size is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of the emulsion in delivering maximum skin absorption of the ingredients. For high-quality, small batch ointment production, a dedicated, easy-to-use, yet low-cost mill is the ideal solution for achieving optimum particle size.
<h2>Easy to use triple roller mill for ointments and creams</h2>
The MPC Ointment Mill from Multigel is a small form-factor mill for fine trituration and homogenization of ointments, creams, pastes, gels and suspensions.

This mill has been designed specifically to reduce the particle size for increased product quality through better absorption into the skin.

The MPC has three specially-designed ceramic rollers made from aluminium oxide (Al2O3 99.7%). These provide fine trituration while being extremely easy to clean with non-abrasive detergent and alcohol.

To assist with compound placement and reduce wastage, two side guides are fitted on top of the rollers. Once passed through the rollers, the compound is removed by a scraper plate and falls down a collection chute. Multiple compound runs are possible until the desired level of trituration has been achieved.

Benchtop mill for ointments

<span style="font-weight: 400;">For laboratory pharmaceutical R&amp;D work or use in clinical trials, a high-accuracy small-scale benchtop weight sorter is the perfect solution. However, small size should not limit flexibility, and a benchtop machine able to handle a full range of tablet and capsules saves cost and improves efficiency.</span>
<h2>Fully flexible and high accuracy weight sorter scaled for the lab</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The SADE SP-B40 from CI Precision is a highly accurate, easy to operate and fully flexible solid dosage weight sorter for use in laboratory environments. Designed to be very easy to operate, product is simply loaded into the bowl feeder and then automatically weight-sorted to an accuracy of +/- 1mg. The unit can also be configured to offer accuracy of +/-0.5mg for situations that require even more precision. Like the other members of the SADE family, the SP-B40 can handle tablet sizes up to 20mm x 24mm, and capsules from 5 through to 00 size (larger sizes may be accommodated).</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Offering even more flexibility and value, as well as weight sorting the machine can be quickly and easily configured into quantity sorting mode. This makes it perfect for filling bottles or other containers with the exact number of doses required every time - particularly useful in clinical trial situations. The unit records all operations and can send reports direct to a printer or via a PC interface.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">As well as saving time by eliminating the need for manual sorting and operating at up to 75 units per minute, the SP-B40 is also quick and easy to clean down, and its GMP design means all contact surfaces are either stainless steel or PEEK.</span>

Benchtop weight sorter for tablets &amp; capsules

The creation of high-quality, flavourful crunch bars, brittles and similar products depends on careful and consistent cooking. For small batch producers, hand mixing and manual temperature control is labour-intensive, time-consuming and provides inconsistent results. An automatic cooker that provides perfect temperature control and constant mixing allows the production of superior quality products even in small-scale production environments.


<h2>Automatic cookers for high-quality crunch bars and similar cereal products in small-scale production</h2>
The C Mod range of automatic cookers from MIA Food Tech allows smaller-scale producers to increase their efficiency and product quality by introducing automatic, precision cooking to their crunchy cereal product manufacture.

The C Mod line includes 4 different variants, offering cooking capacity of either 30 or 60 litres, and single spatula or planetary mix options to suit your exact requirements.

These MAI Food Tech cookers offer an efficient electrical heating system which maintains the ideal cooking temperature throughout the cycle, avoiding burning syrups. For maximum mix efficiency they use both head and bowl rotation, ensuring a perfect product mix in less time.

With all stainless steel construction, the C Mod range of cookers are quick and easy to clean, reducing the downtime associated with cleaning, sanitisation and changeover. The mixing bowl is electrically operated allowing for simple one-person operation when emptying, cleaning or filling.

Entry level cooker for cereal bar production

The small-scale manual production of crunchy cereal bars, brittles, and similar products can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. Achieving the correct control of temperature to allow for mixing and spreading, and then cooling might be very challenging without professional equipment. A dedicated manual cereal bar cutting table is a perfect way to begin a start-up production.


<h2>Dedicated production table for high-quality crunchy cereal and brittle products</h2>
The Manual Process Table from MIA Food Tech is a purpose-built solution for the small-scale production of crunchy products=, cereal or nougat bars.

This high-specification manual table has an inbuilt heating and cooling system. The heating system keeps the product mix at the right temperature after cooking to allow it to be spread, rolled and combined more easily and quickly. Inbuilt cooling reduces the time before the rolled mass is ready for cutting and removal.

With single-operator use in mind the table is appropriately sized to avoid the need for excessive leaning. The stainless steel guide rails are easy to fit and remove, and the manual cutter blade is effortless to operate thanks to easy gliding wheels on the base of the unit.

Weighing just 200kg, with dimensions of 1000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm, the Manual Process Table is ideal for small sites, and has been designed for batch production of between 5 and 10kg of product.

Entry level cereal bar cutting table

For accurate comparisons of carbon conversion rates and yields for six simultaneous anaerobic fermentations.


<h2>Very accurate characterization of the fermentation quality</h2>
The Anaerobic Fermentation Monitor from Getinge Applikon is a robust and user-friendly laboratory parallel bioreactor that allows for accurate comparisons of carbon conversion rates and yields for six simultaneous anaerobic fermentations.

It serves not only as the perfect screening machine for general research on anaerobic yeast fermentations, but also as a powerful, time saving tool for plant design and process optimization. A very accurate characterization of the fermentation quality can be obtained, without the need for highly educated laboratory staff, which is an important, money saving feature.

Anaerobic Fermentation Monitor

<span style="font-weight: 400;">An accurate and sterile sampling of cultures is vital throughout the biopharmaceutical development process. For constant, accurate monitoring, a reliable automated system is needed that transfers bioprocess samples directly from bioreactors to a range of analytical devices without intervention while maintaining the highest levels of sterility. For small-scale development, the availability of a more cost-effective entry-level system brings large economic advantages.</span>
<h2>Affordable automated bioreactor sampling</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Seg-Flow 1200 Automated Bioreactor Sampling System from Flownamics is an economical alternative to the larger Seg-Flow 4800. It is available in two models, the Seg-Flow 1200 and the Seg-Flow 1200 Plus.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Segmented flow technology allows rapid and accurate low volume samples to be taken from reactor vessels containing aerobic or anaerobic bacterial cultures and yeast, fungi, algae, insect, animal, and mammalian cell cultures. Samples can be either cell-containing or cell-free.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">By incorporating a disposable, single-use flow path, the Seg-Flow 1200 is easy to use and requires little maintenance and no specialist operator training.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Samples can be collected from up to 2 reactors and delivered to 2 analyzers or collectors. Built-in expansion capability means this can be extended to 4 reactors with the Sample Module.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Integrated control functions such as an automated feed from an at-line glucose measurement can be quickly and easily implemented.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Seg-Flow 1200 can be used with small laboratory vessels right up to large full-scale production vessels with 12, 19, and 25 mm models.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The unique Flownamics FISP filter probe used in the Seg-Flow 1200 ensures a sterile, cell-free sample can be taken from any vessel.</span>

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Entry-level automated online sampling system

Research &amp; development (R&amp;D) in the food industry is vital to maintain your commercial advantage when designing new food products and to maintain (or increasing) the quality of your current output.  Food R&amp;D requires technology that can accurately replicate processes involved in a full-scale production environment in an R&amp;D foods laboratory and yet have a form factor and footprint suitable for development work. R&amp;D equipment requires the ability to process small batch sizes, analyze and meter product quality, and enable scalable pilot lines. Teams in the foods industry often need to build an R&amp;D kitchen. Renting an R&amp;D kitchen is also an alternative for small and midsize companies in the foods industry.

R&amp;D in the food and beverage industry requires specific equipment, and we can help you get it. Tell us about your production challenge so that we can connect you directly to our leading network of R&amp;D equipment manufacturers worldwide.

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