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Metal detector for pharmaceutical bottles

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

Feed ingredients

Industrial metal detectors are used to check production processes for the presence of metal fragments that may find their way into the process via raw materials or due to machine failure. Choosing a suitable metal detector involves consideration of, for example, the type of container, physical form of the product, speed of the production line, desired accuracy of detection, and other related checks that must be performed on the product simultaneously.

Continuous

The inspection system automatically determines the best frequencies to maximize sensitivity for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals simultaneously.


<h2>Simultaneously detect for stainless steel and ferrous materials</h2>
The DUW dual frequency detection system has been patented from Anritsu. Adopting a simultaneous 2-frequency magnetization detection method. The dual wave (duw) series can detect both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With over 40,000 industrial metal detectors installed globally, this Metal detection system, is reliable and easy to maintain and clean. With a duw series anyone can achieve high-sensitivity and stability.

Metal detection system

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

liquid

solid

Industrial

Maintaining production quality and ensuring safety in food processing requires thorough examination for contaminants and accurate weight control. Manufacturers often face challenges related to quality assurance without efficient, space-saving solutions.
<h2>Inspect and weigh your products seamlessly</h2>
The Metal Detector Combi by ILPRA is an integrated system that combines two essential functions in one compact unit: metal detection and checkweighing. Designed to handle small to medium-sized products, this system is ideal for manufacturers requiring complete production control on a limited footprint. Initially, each product passes through the metal detector to identify any contaminants. If no metal is detected, the product is routed to the checkweigher to ensure it meets weight specifications. Despite performing two separate inspections, the Metal Detector Combi is user-friendly, allowing operators to manage both processes through a single, central control panel. This efficiency minimizes the need for multiple standalone units, reducing space and maintenance requirements.

Metal detector for small to medium-sized products

Weighing

In industries where liquid and viscous products are pumped through pipelines, detecting metal contaminants is crucial. Contamination can lead to product recalls and damage both machinery and brand reputation.
<h2>Detects and rejects metal contaminants</h2>
The CEIA THS/PL21-THS/PLV21 from Heat and Control is a pipeline inspection system designed for detecting metal contaminants in pumpable liquid and viscous products. This system quickly detects and rejects magnetic, non-magnetic, and stainless steel contaminants without slowing down the product flow. Its rugged stainless steel construction, which meets IP65/66/69K protection levels, alongside food-compatible plastic parts, ensures easy sanitation. The system’s contact parts can be disassembled swiftly for maintenance. Ideal for applications in the cheese, soup, meat, poultry, seafood, and pharmaceutical industries, especially where vacuum filling is involved. Multi-spectrum technology further enhances detection accuracy.

Pipeline metal detection for pumpable products

Detection

Rejecting

Quality control in food packaging can be challenging, especially when dealing with aluminum trays and foil-wrapped products. Common issues include detecting ferrous and magnetic metal contamination without false positives from the packaging material.
<h2>Detect ferrous metals in foil packaging</h2>
The CEIA THS/MN21, provided by Heat and Control, is a specialized metal detection system designed to identify ferrous and magnetic metal contaminants in products packaged in aluminum trays, foil, and wrappings. Its advanced sensitivity and wide bandwidth ensure optimal performance at both high and low transit speeds, meeting the stringent quality control standards of foil and aluminum-packaged products. The system operates efficiently, offering high detection confidence across a variety of applications, from food to pharmaceuticals. With its extensive immunity to interference and high response speed, the CEIA THS/MN21 sets a reliable standard for contamination detection.

Ferrous-in-foil metal detection system

Entry level

In food and pharmaceutical production, ensuring product safety by detecting metal contaminants is crucial. Gravity-fed systems often face challenges in detecting small particles in free-falling products, requiring precise and sensitive detection technology.
<h2>Detect and reject metal contaminants efficiently</h2>
The CEIA THS/G21 Series from Heat and Control offers highly sensitive metal detection for gravity-fed products. Equipped with vertical detection capabilities, it can identify both magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including stainless steel. This series is ideal for applications involving powders, granules, and other loose materials transported in gravity-fed tubes. The system is versatile, with entry-level (THS/G21E), high frequency (THS/G21), and multi-spectrum (THS/GMS21) models, suitable even for difficult applications with strong product effects. It integrates seamlessly with Ishida weighers and VFFS bagmakers. The THS/G21 series is compliant with IP65 and IP69K washdown standards and adheres to HACCP and GMP guidelines, ensuring both reliability and ease of maintenance.

Industrial metal detector for gravity feed applications

Powder

In food processing, ensuring the absence of metal contaminants is crucial for maintaining product safety and meeting regulatory standards. Traditional metal detectors can struggle with sensitivity and are often prone to product effect errors, leading to wasted products and increased operational interruptions.
<h2>Detects metal contaminants with multi-spectrum technology</h2>
The CEIA THS/21-THS/MS21 Series by Heat and Control provides a high level of metal detection using multi-spectrum technology. This system simultaneously uses multiple frequencies to achieve extreme sensitivity to all metallic contaminants, including magnetic, non-magnetic, and stainless steel. The advanced features such as Auto-learn, self-calibration, and continuous auto-test functions minimize operator intervention and line stoppages. The detector's digital signal analysis ensures high immunity to environmental interference, maintaining operational stability and product quality. Optional USDA-approved construction makes the unit compliant with stringent hygiene and sanitation guidelines, ideal for dairy, meat, and poultry processing. Available configurations include conveyed (in-line), pumped, and free-falling setups.

Multi-spectrum metal detector for food industry

Ensuring food safety in the manufacturing process is vital. Undetected metal contaminants can pose serious health risks and lead to costly recalls. Food processors need reliable, sensitive equipment to detect all types of metal contaminants, including high-resistivity stainless steel.
<h2>Detect multiple metal types with high sensitivity</h2>
The CEIA THS/21ET Series by Heat and Control is a high-performance metal detector designed specifically for the food industry. With single- and multi-frequency technology, it offers unparalleled sensitivity for detecting both magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including high-resistivity stainless steel. The unit features a user-friendly interface, Auto-learn system, and self-calibration control to reduce operator intervention and line stoppages. Constructed with rugged AISI 316L stainless steel and food-compatible plastic parts that are EU and FDA compliant, it adheres to HACCP and GMP standards. The detector is available in in-line or free-falling configurations, making it suitable for a wide variety of food products and processing environments.

Advanced metal detection for food processing

In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that products are free from any metal contaminants is critical to maintaining product safety and quality. The challenge lies in detecting and eliminating even the smallest particles of metal during various stages of production.
<h2>Detect and eliminate metal contaminants</h2>
The CEIA THS/PH21 Series by Heat and Control provides highly sensitive metal detection systems tailored for the pharmaceutical sector. These systems feature innovative technologies such as the Auto-learn system, self-calibration, and continuous auto-test functions, which minimize operator intervention and reduce line stoppages. The dust-tight and wash-in-place models are designed for various applications, including tablets, gel caps, granular materials, syrups, capsules, powders, and liquids. The systems are constructed with high-quality materials offering reliability and long-lasting performance. CEIA's proven track record and continuous advancements in metal detection since 1968 make these detectors a dependable choice for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Pharmaceutical metal detectors

Calibration

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing systems ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product and materials testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of industrial testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, gauge and containment, among other parameters. Testing machinery need regular calibration to ensure that the parameters being tested are accurate. Some of the more common testing solutions include thermal imagers, scratch testers, optical inspectors and texture analyzers.

Testing

In food processing, ensuring that products are free from metal contaminants is critical for safety and compliance. Traditional inspection methods can sometimes miss these contaminants, leading to potential health risks and regulatory issues.
<h2>Detect and eject metal contaminants in food products</h2>
The CEIA Conveyor Belt Metal Detection system, offered by Heat and Control, is designed to identify and remove magnetic, non-magnetic, and stainless steel metal contaminants in food products. This system integrates seamlessly with THS metal detectors and ejection systems, offering multiple belt configurations and ejection methods. Constructed with AISI 316L stainless steel, the system is exceptionally sanitary and features digital control of belt speed and product ejection. Suitable for a variety of food applications such as ready meals, fresh and frozen products, and salad and vegetable trays, it adheres to HACCP guidelines and employs EU and FDA-compliant food-compatible plastic parts, ensuring both accuracy and hygiene.

Conveyor belt metal detection system for food processing

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

In the food and pharmaceutical industries, maintaining product safety and accurate weight is crucial. Contaminants such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals in packaging require precise detection, while ensuring products meet weight specifications is essential to uphold quality control standards.
<h2>Detect metals and verify product weight</h2>
The CEIA Metal Detection Combination Ishida Checkweigher from Heat and Control is an integrated solution designed for high-speed inspection of packaged products. This system combines a CEIA metal detector with an Ishida checkweigher, efficiently identifying ferrous and non-ferrous metal contaminants, including stainless steel, and verifying product weight or count. The system is space-saving, with pre-assembled units including a common reject conveyor, making it ideal for limited floor space environments. Customizable with various models and options, it adapts to specific production needs across industries such as snacks, confectionery, ready meals, salads, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring accuracy and safety in your product line.

Metal detection and weight verification system

In medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, efficient assembly of complex devices like autoinjectors and inhalers is crucial. The challenge lies in achieving high precision and output while handling multiple components and marking requirements, often within stringent cleanroom conditions.
<h2>Automate assembly with precision and flexibility</h2>
The MQT by Harro Höfliger is a fully automatic system designed for assembling various medical and pharmaceutical devices. Its servo-controlled drive ensures maximum flexibility, allowing for stations that handle dosing, lasering, and labeling. This system achieves an output of up to 160 products per minute. The MQT platform supports products like autoinjectors, pens, inhalers, safety devices, patch injectors, and patch pumps. Additional features include precise product transport with high-speed capabilities and a range of camera systems for verification. The MQT can seamlessly integrate with other technology platforms and packaging machines. It offers cleanroom versions up to Cleanroom class 1000, ideal for high-quality and sensitive production environments.

Servo-driven device assembly system

Assembly platforms combine different parts into one final product. Components are inspected for quality and joined or affixed together into the goods. Assembly lines automate the process to ensure consistent quality and integrate into other technologies, such as packaging equipment. But a primary consideration for assembly solutions is their capacity to scale manufacturing processes. Assembly platforms must be adaptable to your long-term volume requirements.

Assembling

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

Labels provide customers with important information about both your product and your brand. Different labeling technology attaches the printed film to the packaging using a range of methods such as shrink wrapping, side sealing, and adhesives. For added traceability and protection, you may also use serialization coding equipment and anti-tampering labeling systems.

Labeling

Efficiently processing cheese in industrial settings often involves multiple stages like unpacking, cutting, and sorting. These tasks can be labor-intensive and error-prone, requiring a solution that ensures consistency and productivity with minimal human intervention.
<h2>Unpacks, cuts, and sorts cheese automatically</h2>
The ALPHA 520-F – BETA 300 HCC from Groba is an advanced system that integrates two machines into a single, fully automated production line. It is specifically designed for unpacking, cutting, and sorting cheese to prepare it for subsequent slicing or portioning. The system combines precision and efficiency by seamlessly handling multiple tasks in one go, thereby optimizing workflow. With its automated capabilities, this solution reduces the need for manual labor and minimizes potential errors, offering a reliable option for high-volume cheese processing. Its design ensures consistent operation, making it suitable for use in various industrial applications that involve cheese handling.

Automated cheese unpacking and cutting line

Cutting

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

Unpacking

Handling bulk materials from sacks often leads to significant dust emissions and ergonomic challenges in various industries. Ensuring operator safety and maintaining a dust-free environment is critical in processes involving food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and minerals.
<h2>Ensure safe, ergonomic, and efficient material handling</h2>
The Gericke Sack Tipping Station provides a robust solution for safe and ergonomic handling of bulk materials from sacks and boxes. Designed to control and reduce dust emissions, it features an integrated aspirator and filter system that ensures clean air within the working area. The main door, hinged at the top and supported by telescopic gas springs, provides easy access while a safety mesh prevents contact with downstream rotating machinery. Optional magnets remove any metal contaminants from the material. Additionally, the unit can be combined with other Gericke equipment such as nibblers, rotary valves, sieving, or conveying systems, offering greater operational flexibility. The system includes an automatic compressed air reverse jet cleaning mechanism for the filter cartridges, activated only when the main door is closed, which enhances operator safety and maintains a dust-free environment.

Sack tipping station for dust-free bulk material handling

Industrial filtration equipment separates solid matter from liquid by using a filter medium. The filter allows only the fluid to pass through but retains the solid matter. The choice of filtration equipment depends on the particle size, the consistency of the mixture, and the nature of your product.

Filtration

Handling

Sieving machines are available in various designs such as linear sieves, tumbler sieves, and vibrating sieves each employing a different sieving action. The choice of a suitable sieving machine depends on the desired particle size distribution, required amplitude and frequency of vibrations, and the physical state of the mixture. Sieving machines are used for removing dust from granular products and for grading grains. They are also used for the classification of granular material and the separation of solids from a slurry mix in the food processing industries.

Sieving

Batch

In various industrial applications, ensuring uniform particle size distribution is crucial to improve the quality and consistency of end products. Challenges such as removing extraneous or oversized particles can affect downstream processing efficiency and product quality.
<h2>Achieve uniform particle size with precise sifting</h2>
The Vibro-Sifter by Fabtech offers a compact and portable solution based on the 'gyro' principle for precise sifting of materials. Equipped with a specially designed gyro motor, it generates efficient gyratory motion to sort out extraneous or oversized particles. The assembly is isolated from the base by specially designed springs, which contribute to the effective separation process. It supports dust-free sifting through the IPC bin and hopper design, preventing contamination and ensuring clean operation. This system is compliant with GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 standards, making it suitable for pharmaceutical and food industries. It is constructed with SS 316/SS316L for durability and easy cleaning. Available in multiple mesh sizes, it meets diverse processing needs and reduces the risk of cross-contamination.

Particle sizer for precise sifting

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

In luxury goods manufacturing, maintaining precise dimensions and high-quality finishes for luxury boxes is imperative. Producers require automated solutions to meet exact specifications for exclusive packaging, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
<h2>Automates production of luxury boxes with digital precision</h2>
The MC2020 DIGITAL is an advanced automatic digital line designed by Emmeci for creating luxury boxes with precise dimensions and high-quality finishes. This system accommodates a wide range of box sizes, from 30 mm to 100 mm in height, 115 mm to 400 mm in length, and 115 mm to 290 mm in width. It also supports various packaging materials such as paperboard and cardboard to produce rigid boxes. With a footprint of 5400 mm in depth, 2900 mm in height, and 7000 mm in length, alongside its weight of 7000 kg, the MC2020 DIGITAL fits well into industrial settings. Additionally, it can handle cardboard dimensions up to 600 mm in length and 450 mm in width. Emmeci's advanced automation technology ensures precise production, making it suitable for luxury goods packaging.

Digital luxury box making line

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

In industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals, maintaining product purity and size consistency is paramount. Traditional sifting methods can struggle with capacity limitations and dynamic variability in product type and volume, needing a more adaptable and efficient solution.
<h2>Facilitate precise and high-capacity sifting</h2>
The Centrifugal Sifter by Dinnissen is designed to tackle these challenges. This system employs a rotating cylindrical sieve that leverages centrifugal force to sift large quantities of product accurately. The unit can process from a few kilograms per hour up to more than 39 tons per hour, depending on the mesh size and product type. The mesh openings range between 250 and 2000 µm, with options for even finer sifting. The sifter can be integrated into existing conveyor systems, making it adaptable to varied industrial settings. It's built to meet stringent safety and hygiene standards, including ATEX Zone 20 for handling explosive substances. Customizable options, such as ultrasonic technology, make it versatile for different materials and applications.

Industrial centrifugal sifter for solid particulate materials

In the rice processing industry, ensuring high yields of head rice while maintaining a consistent quality remains a critical challenge. Traditional whitening methods often lead to increased breakage and reduced output, necessitating advancements in technology for greater efficiency and product quality.
<h2>Achieve consistent rice quality with reduced energy use</h2>
The SuperWhite DRWB is a rice whitener designed by Bühler to overcome the limitations of conventional whitening processes. Utilizing a grinding rotor and screen arrangement, it ensures consistent high yields of head rice while maintaining a compact design for energy savings. The SuperWhite features a specialized airflow system that minimizes temperature increases during operation, preventing rice kernel damage and thereby enhancing yield. The easy-to-operate hand wheel mechanism allows simultaneous adjustment of frames and brakes, ensuring seamless maintenance and operational efficiency. Additionally, the device's stainless steel construction facilitates even airflow, reducing residues and maintaining product quality.

Rice whitening solution for high yields

Grinders use a spinning blade or rotating abrasive elements to reduce the size of various materials. The specifications, RPM and grit of the engineered grinder, will result in various particle sizes. As a result, what you want to make will determine the type of grinder you need. Grinding is used for improving the texture and flow properties of various products and to enhance the flavor of food products such as coffee, spices, sugar, nuts, sesame, poppy seeds, lentils, wheat, and rice. Choosing the right rotational speed, grinding elements, and processing power allow the grinding and shredding of a wide range of materials into coarse or fine powders. Popular types of heavy duty grinders in food processing include angle grinders, bench grinders and meat grinders.

Grinding

In the grain industry, efficient and accurate handling processes are crucial to maintaining product quality and reducing waste. Challenges include ensuring uniform grain flow, minimizing spillage, and protecting the product from contamination during transfer and storage.
<h2>Enhance grain flow and product integrity.</h2>
The grain handling technology from Buhler is designed to optimize grain transfer and storage operations. This system features advanced mechanical components that ensure consistent and uniform grain flow, reducing bottlenecks and spillage. The enclosed design protects grains from external contaminants and minimizes degradation. With automated controls, the technology allows for precise adjustments and real-time monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and reducing manual labor. It is suitable for a wide range of grains, including wheat, rice, corn, and more, providing versatility for various grain processing facilities.

Advanced process technology for grain handling

A loading system feeds your continuous or batch processing machine with the specified material or item in line with the flow of production. Loaders transfer the articles from one stage of preparation to the next with uniformity and accuracy.

Loading

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

Almost all manufacturers will require industrial storage systems and solutions at some point during their production process. The raw materials that go into your products need dedicated storage solutions to protect them from spoilage and contamination before they enter the manufacturing cycle. Storage usually refers to particular storage space. For example, having enough warehouse storage. Or clearing out a production facility for more floor space.  However, in this case, we are referring to the equipment and solutions that make storage manageable and easier. Such equipment includes solutions such as storage racks, pallet racks and shelving systems. These are just some of many storage options available to manufacturers. Advanced technology facilitates the management of heavy duty and high density tank and silo systems by automating the delivery system and linking it with the rest of the production line.

Storage

Ensuring chocolate enrobing on flat wafers requires precise separation and alignment post-cutting to guarantee uniform coating and minimize processing errors.
<h2>Separate and align wafers precisely for enrobing</h2>
The Franz Haas BSB acceleration belt from Buhler is designed to effectively separate flat wafers and prepare them for chocolate enrobing by transferring them to a faster conveyor belt. This speed difference isolates wafers from each other, allowing uniform and precise enrobing. The belt is available in various widths to fit different enrobing lines and integrates with a row aligner for accurate alignment. Made from stainless steel, the belt and guide rake are easy to clean, ensuring hygienic operation. The system is particularly suitable for the confectionery industry where precise coating is required.

Wafer acceleration belt for chocolate enrobing

Aligning

Enrobing your food products means coating them with additional ingredients such as chocolate, syrup, or sugar. By automating this process you produced homogeneous results and reduce wastage. Items are fed to the enrobing machine to be fully or partially covered. Following this, a blower and an agitator combine to shake any excess coating off the individual products.

Enrobing

In the food production industry, particularly in making confectionery items like wafers, precise cutting is essential. Achieving uniformly sized wafer fingers helps maintain product quality and consistency while enhancing the visual appeal and overall customer satisfaction.
<h2>Automate cutting of wafer blocks</h2>
The Franz Haas AWDM Wafer Block Cutter by Bühler is designed to cut wafer blocks into uniformly sized wafer fingers. Made from stainless steel, it meets the highest hygienic standards and is easy to clean, simplifying maintenance. The cutter can perform up to 14 cuts per minute in fully automatic mode, increasing production efficiency. Versatile cutting frames allow for different sizes using either wires or blades, providing flexibility in product design. A polycarbonate cover ensures safety by allowing operators to monitor the cutting process.

Wafer block cutter

In commercial baking environments, maintaining consistent dough feed to forming machinery is essential for producing uniform biscuits and cookies. Variations in dough levels can lead to product inconsistencies and downtime.
<h2>Ensure continuous and controlled dough feeding</h2>
The Meincke 2012 Dough Feeder, from Bühler, is designed to provide accurate and continuous feeding of dough to forming machines, crucial for the production of items such as cookies and biscuits. It uses a photocell to monitor and control the dough volume, ensuring an even dough level by operating at high/low speeds. The system is highly customizable: users can adjust the conveyor length and angle of the inclined conveyor and integrate optional metal detectors. The dough feeder also features removable parts for easy cleaning without requiring tools, enhancing both hygiene and maintenance efficiency. Available in standard and heavy-duty versions, the Meincke 2012 ensures smooth handling and high throughput, making it suitable for various baking requirements.

Dough feeder for biscuit and cookie production

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

In grain processing facilities, transferring large volumes of grainy and floury products efficiently is essential. Many facilities face challenges related to product stickiness, cleanliness, and operational reliability during the conveyance process, which can lead to operational downtime and increased maintenance needs.
<h2>Safely transfer grain efficiently</h2>
The Chain Conveyor LBCB from Bühler offers a versatile and efficient solution for grain handling. Designed to meet customer-specific requirements, this conveyor utilizes a robust construction with plastic scrapers on every plate link and special rubber cleaning vanes to prevent stickiness and enhance sanitation. Key features include an overflow device in the driving station and an optional zero-motion monitor in the tensioning station that ensure high plant availability and operational reliability. This system is modular, allowing flexible configuration to suit various applications, minimizing residue buildup, and maintaining stringent hygiene standards. Suitable for processing grains, rice, and coffee, the Chain Conveyor LBCB stands out for its high wear protection and significant noise reduction, enabling a quieter operating environment.

Chain conveyor for grain handling

In recycling operations, the presence of thin plastic films like shopping bags and wrappings complicates the sorting process, leading to inefficiencies and increased manual labor. Efficient removal of these films early in the process is essential to streamline separation and improve overall throughput.
<h2>Removes films quickly at the start of sorting</h2>
The BRS Filmgrabber is a specialized system designed by Bollegraaf to efficiently separate plastic films from a recyclables stream. Positioned upstream of the sorting process, it removes over 70 percent of films larger than A4 size. The system includes a revolving drum with retractable pins and a variable speed motor, which uses air to elevate recyclables and allow films to be caught by the pins. The self-cleaning mechanism ensures minimal maintenance, thanks to the drum’s inward and outward moving pins. Additionally, the system features an aeraulic suction system with an integrated dust collector, capable of handling 20,000 M³/H. Constructed with high-quality materials and designed for robustness, the BRS Filmgrabber offers reliable performance with low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for various recycling facilities.

Film separation system for recycling processes

In beverage and pharmaceutical industries, sealing bottles and containers efficiently is crucial. The need to accommodate various cap types – corks, screw caps, press-on caps, and crown caps – while maintaining high production performance presents a common challenge.
<h2>Adapt to diverse capping needs efficiently</h2>
The capping systems by Bertolaso (Omnia Technologies) are tailored for versatile industrial applications, encompassing various cap types such as corks, screw caps, press-on caps, and crown caps. The Delta Series 800 corkers feature a stabilizing column and micrometric adjustments, ensuring precision for cork diameters between 21 to 32 mm. SIGMA cappers efficiently handle aluminium and plastic pre-threaded caps across multiple industries, including food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, with options of 3 to 30 heads. The KAPPA series specializes in press-on caps and flip-top caps, while the BETA crowners manage crown, twist-off, and ring pull caps. Designed with a high technological profile, these systems guarantee high production performance, simple operation, and rapid setup times.

Industrial solutions for cap closures on bottles and containers

When looking for capping equipment, it is crucial to know first which type of capper your product requires. Do you want screw caps, twist-off caps, hand pumps, or push-pull caps on your bottle or container? If you require different cap types for format changeover times can be time-consuming. The bottle cap seals the top opening of a bottle to guard the product against leakage and spoilage and sterility and filling requirements depend on the nature of your product.

Capping

Sealing

In the pharmaceutical industry, producing non-sterile active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) often involves challenges like dust containment, precise material handling, and operator safety during processing and packaging. Effective systems are required to manage these aspects, especially for highly toxic or flammable materials.
<h2>Ensure safe and efficient Api production</h2>
The non-sterile API production line by Austar provides a comprehensive solution for manufacturing powder and solid pharmaceutical formulations. The closed feeding system in the chemical synthesis workshop ensures a dust-free process, reducing labor intensity and minimizing environmental impact from vaporized organic solvents. Depending on the material properties and feed amounts, different systems are available, including Closed Unloading Stations for FIBCs, Dust-free Feeding Stations for small bags, and Containment Reactor Feeding Systems for highly toxic and flammable materials. The BPC and Intermediate Quantitative & Packaging System handles crushing, sieving, metal detection, and automatic measurement in a closed environment, enhancing weight accuracy and reducing manual labor. For highly-active and highly-toxic materials, the combined filtration dryer and isolator provide an OEB3-OEB5 compliant closed packaging system, ensuring operator safety and higher product yield.

Non-sterile Api production line for powder and solid formulations

The essential objectives of containment systems are personnel protection and preventing the release of toxic or infectious material into the environment. Containment is also used to prevent a product or sample from contamination by the external environment. In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, containment solutions are used to protect the personnel from the leaking of airborne particles of hazardous substances, as powders or liquids are handled or transferred during processing.

Containment

Packaging

In industries where quality control and product safety are paramount, detecting metal contaminants and ensuring accurate weight measurements are essential steps in production. Traditional separate units require more space and complexity, risking inefficiencies and increased operational costs.
<h2>Simultaneously detects metal and weighs products accurately</h2>
The Compact Combi System Metal Detector + Checkweigher from Antares Vision Group is designed for small/medium format products, efficiently integrating dual functionalities into a single unit. It features a 12-inch touchscreen interface for user-friendly operation. The system works in unison through unique product recipes, or independently if needed. With its high sensitivity multi-frequency Metal Detector and high-precision dynamic weighing unit, it maximizes production flexibility and stability. The stainless steel (AISI 304) design and high durability components ensure optimal performance in demanding industrial environments, particularly in the food sector. Conformity with major international standards (CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP, GMP) guarantees reliable operation, while the system's compatibility with Industry 4.0 allows seamless data integration and remote assistance.

Integrated metal detector and checkweigher for small/medium formats

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring product purity is paramount. Detecting and removing tablet and capsule contaminants minimizes the risk of compromised product safety and quality. Typical challenges include identifying minute metal particles in high-speed production lines.
<h2>Detects and removes metal contaminants</h2>
The metal detector by ACG World is designed to identify and eliminate minute metal particles in tablets and filled capsules. It detects ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, safeguarding product quality. Integrated with encapsulation and tablet compression processes, it efficiently separates contaminated items from the batch. Key features include 100% online detection and high sensitivity to all metal types. Contact parts are made from SS316 or FDA-certified food-grade material, preventing detector-induced contamination. Capable of handling up to 270,000 capsules per hour, it detects particles as small as 0.15 mm for ferrous, 0.2 mm for non-ferrous, and 0.3 mm for stainless steel.

Metal contamination detection for tablets and capsules

Inspecting and rejecting finished food products for metal contamination is a vital part of the manufacturing process. However, many existing detection solutions require a line redesign in order to be integrated into existing production. A complete system comprising high-sensitivity detection with food-safe conveying and automatic rejection allows for simple integration into almost any existing facility.
<h2>Metal detection and rejection system with conveyor</h2>
The THS/FBB and THS/MBB from Ceia are self-contained metal detection and (optionally) rejection systems for food products with an inbuilt conveyor. This allows for the simplest integration of high-sensitivity contamination detection into any existing line operation.

CEIA Conveyor Inspection Systems are available in a wide range of sizes covering different application requirements with flat (THS/FBB) or modular (THS/MBB) belt: the inspection systems are certified fully compatible with food product handling ( EU, FDA compliant) requirements.

THS/FBB and THS/MBB feature the high-performance THS21 multi-spectrum metal detection system. This has been purpose-designed for maximum sensitivity, even in difficult installations with high levels of electromagnetic interference.

The detector unit feature auto-learning, meaning it can be used with a huge variety of product and packaging types without affecting its ability to detect all ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel metals.

The conveyor system is built around a hygienic structure of AISI 316L stainless steel. It features full digital control of the conveyor speed and can be configured for a range of rejection methods including belt stop, air blast, pusher arm and retractable systems.

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Conveyor belt metal detector for food products

Free-fall applications, such us flour, sugar, spices and other granulated or powdered foodstuffs offer a particular challenge for traditional metal detection systems. Due to a lack of sensitivity, a slow throughput has often been required in order to guarantee a lack of metal contamination. Given the risk of powder explosion, non-ATEX approved solutions are not appropriate. A modern, purpose-designed multi-spectrum detection solution developed specifically for powders will increase throughput, accuracy and safety.
<h2>High-sensitivity metal detector for powdered and granulated foods</h2>
The THS/FFV21 series from Ceia is a free-fall integrated metal detection system with automatic ejection valve and full ATEX-compliance where required.

Purpose-designed for food products, the materials used to construct the detector are completely food-safe and don’t modify or alter the product in any way. All product-contacting parts can be removed and maintained or cleaned quickly and simply.

For maximum safety, the THS/FFV21 series operates with a fully fail-safe design. In the case of power supply interruption or shut down for cleaning, no unchecked product is able to pass through the machine.

Built for maximum throughput speed using a free-fall design, the integrated rejection system is extremely fast operating without slowing line speed.

For explosive environments, can be specified as fully compliant with ATEX Directive 2014/34/UE.

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Metal detector for granulated products

Adding advanced metal detection to existing lines can be difficult and expensive, often requiring major modifications and downtime. By utilising a standalone, slim, and extremely sensitive detection solution you can easily add or enhance metallic foreign object detection to your production, increasing safety with maximum efficiency.
<h2>Metal detector for existing food production lines</h2>
The THS/MS21 from Ceia is an innovative multi-spectrum metal detection solution designed specifically for use with the widest range of food items.

Thanks to the unique Ceia MS Technology, the THS/MS21 is able to be used with almost any product due to its auto-learning capabilities, with virtually no impact from the product type being examined.

Multi-spectrum technology is able to detect all metallic contaminants, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals and stainless steel. Enhanced shielding enables the machine to operate with extreme sensitivity in even the most challenging of electromagnetic environments found in production facilities.

Built to last, the THS/MS21 has been designed to be robust and is built of AISI 316L stainless steel. All product contacting parts are of EU and FDA-compliant food-compatible plastic. The units are built to full GMP and HACCP specifications and can be fully washed down.

To ensure full traceability and integrity of data, the unit’s monitoring and recording software is designed to meet all requirements of FDA Title 21, Chapter 11, including appropriate security protocols.

Slimline configuration is available in case of reduced space demanding lines and THS/21E tecnology (entry level) is available for basic requests.

Standalone metal detector for food

Ensuring liquid and viscous products such as sauces, soups, juices and meat are contaminant-free is traditionally accomplished using metal detection of the packaged end-product. Standard detection systems are relatively slow, and rejection wastes packaging as well as a full unit of product. By selecting a pipeline detection solution upline of the filling station, throughput is greatly increased and accuracy of rejection is enhanced, increasing line efficiency.
<h2>Integrated in-line metal detector for liquid and viscous products</h2>
The THS/PLV21 series from Ceia is an integrated solution for the detection and ejection of magnetic, non-magnetic and stainless steel metal contaminants in liquid and viscous products in a transport pipe.

Available in a wide range of standard pipe sizes to suit all applications, the THS/PLV21 is an extremely sensitive detection unit that can reject all metals, ferrous or non-ferrous, and stainless steel. It features an extremely fast rejection device that minimises the quantity of product that is required to be removed to clear the contamination.

Designed with the food industry in mind, the units are constructed only from in AISI 316L stainless Steel and food-compatible plastics that are EU and FDA compliant. Robust construction allows up to IP69K protection levels, suitable for use with high-temperature liquids.

The multi-spectrum metal detector unit features an auto-learn feature. This allows it to explore the whole spectrum of available frequencies in order to determine the best operating conditions. This results in unique detection performance without the need for hundreds of transits.

Ease of cleaning and maintenance were design considerations from the outset. All product contacting areas are quick and easy to disassemble and clean.

The unit’s control firmware offers complete management of production data and electronic signatures as per CFR 21, Part 11. This ensures complete data integrity and traceability.

THS/PLV-MEAT configuration is available and specifically designed for meat applications.

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Pipeline metal detector for sauces

For metal contamination detection in finished products that are bottled, traditional solutions require a slow line speed due to sub-optimal sensor sensitivity. They are also often inflexible, incapable of being utilised for differing products contained in a variety of packing types and sizes. A custom-designed modern detection system allows for high line speeds while offering the flexibility to check a wide range of packaging types with fully-automatic rejection.
<h2>Flexible, high-speed metal detector for bottles, flacons and jars</h2>
The THS/FBB and THS/MBB metal detectors from Ceia offer the perfect choice for advanced metal contamination detection and rejection for pharmaceutical bottles, jars, flacons and similar container types.

Available in fixed or modular belt form to suit your requirements, the THS unit is ideal for multi-product or multi-package production environments.

Core to the units is the extremely sensitive THS detection. This high sensitivity allows for fast line speeds compared to traditional detection units. The detector offers enhanced shielding making it resistant to electromagnetic interference and able to perform in the most demanding production environments.

The belt system is digitally adjustable to maintain optimum throughputs, with fully automatic and verified rejection system. Both aspects are fully programmable from the easy to use control interface.

Designed for optimum reliability, the THS/FBB and THS/MBB systems are easy to maintain and inspect, with quick and easy access to all serviceable parts.

Built-in password protection, data logging and traceability features ensure complete compliance with FDA requirements.

The THS series includes a unique Auto-Learn system for pharmaceutical products. This allows automatic optimization of the detector to all metals with the maximum speed and precision.

Metal detector for bottles

Bottling equipment draws a measured quantity of your drink, food, or formulation from a holding tank and fills it into bottles. These bottles usually need to be checked, capped, labeled, and sealed for distribution. Bottling solutions differ in product metering system, sterilization level, and bottle type and sealing system depending on your production scale and product format and regulations. Bottling systems are utilized in a variety of industries. For example, in the food and beverage industry as well as in cosmetics and pharma.

Bottling

Powdered and granulated pharmaceuticals require careful screening against metal contamination. Traditional systems operate at slow throughput rates in order to achieve acceptable detection rates and reject contaminants. A modern, purpose-designed detection solution for high volume production will increase throughput and reliability, thanks to innovative automatic rejection systems.
<h2>High-sensitivity metal detection machine for powders and granules</h2>
The THS/PH21 series from Ceia is a highly sensitive metal detection system purpose-built for detecting and rejecting all metal contamination from powders or granulated products.

In order to maximise line efficiency, the THS/PH21 has a unique ejection system fitted with an innovative deflector. This provides a quick response with the precise ejection of the contaminated product while maintaining a high production flow rate.

Purpose-designed for the most demanding and difficult production environments, the units are fully shielded against electromagnetic interference. This ensures an extremely sensitive detection system capable of finding all ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel metal contamination.

The firmware embedded into the THS/PH21 is fully FDA compliant. Data security, incident logging, and full traceability are ensured. Additional ethernet connectivity is available to allow for remote management and logging of operation, as well as centralised data capture.

A wide range of options includes an anti-static infeed chute to eliminate the build-up of electrostatic charge during the transport of powders and granules through the machine.

Metal detector for pharmaceutical powders

For FDA-compliant production of tablets, the elimination of airborne dust containing active ingredients is vital. Traditional metal detection systems are not easy to add to existing lines as they are not designed to deal with these particulates. A purpose-made dust-tight metal detector than can be simply placed in-line with existing lines provides the most cost-effective anti-contamination solution.
<h2>High-precision metal detection and rejection for tablet production</h2>
The THS/PH21-DT range of metal detectors from Ceia has been purpose-designed for use in tablet production.

Able to accept outputs directly from tablet presses and pass through to dedusters from a wide range of manufacturers, the TS/PH21-DT is fully GMP-compliant.

The maintenance-free design has a transit tunnel and ejection system that is completely sealed.

Extremely high precision is guaranteed thanks to fully automated self-calibration and testing, together with a shielded design that eliminates electromagnetic interference commonly found in production areas.

Full FDA compliance is assured thanks to automatic monitoring and data capture, as well as full password-controlled operator access, ensuring data security.

Highly sensitive detection finds even the smallest contamination by ferrous, non-ferrous or stainless steel and automatically rejects product for maximum protection.

Dust-tight metal detector for tablets

Dedusting is the process of removing dust particles and other undesirable particles from products. Certain products, especially those in the food and pharma industry need to meet strict quality standards. And therefore, fine dust needs to be effectively removed to meet those standards. In order to get started, you will need specific dedusting systems. You can almost think of dedusting as a sort of vacuum cleaning process. Dedusting equipment generally uses compressed air to create a suction that is able to separate the dust from the product. For example, pharmaceutical tablets needs to be dedusted in order for the product to be safe for consumption. Pellets are another common product that require dedusting.

Dedusting

Identification of metallic contaminants is a vital part of pharmaceutical quality control. Traditional metal detection equipment can suffer from a lack of sensitivity, requiring a slow line speed. In large scale facilities, interference from other equipment can also require special shielding to avoid reductions in sensitivity. A metal detection system specifically designed for production-level pharmaceuticals can provide superb sensitivity and accuracy while increasing product throughput.
<h2>High-sensitivity, high-precision pharmaceutical metal detector</h2>
The THS/PH21 from Ceia is a cutting-edge metal detection and rejection solution for tablets and capsules in pharmaceutical industry.

The equipment has been designed from the ground-up to be immune to radio frequencies and electromagnetic interference common to production facilities.

Fully FDA compliant, THS/PH21 directly commands rejection of the contaminated product and fully verifies its removal. Full digital logging and password protection ensures complete compliance with data security and traceability requirements.

Portable design with up to 500 product profiles, selectable by local programming or network software and up to 10,000 storable events gives the THS/PH21 optimum flexibility to be deployed in multi-product environments.

Continuous auto-checking and auto-calibration with automatic data recording always maintain optimum sensitivity.

The high contrast LCD display and stainless steel keyboard make parameter entry and operation monitoring straightforward.

Metal detector for tablets and capsules

Biomass fuels come in many forms and often include impurities that can damage equipment and cause process disruptions.  Successful biomass energy conversion operations invest in equipment that reliably removes impurities and processes raw fuel material into more consistent forms suitable for use in modern boilers.


<h2>Robust and easy to maintain screening and pre-processing equipment for biomass energy conversion</h2>
Raumaster has been working in the wood processing and energy industries in Finland for over 30 years.  The company is a world renowned expert in biomass material handling solutions and offers a line of screens and crushers that prepare your raw biomass fuel before it reaches your boiler.  All raw biomass fuels inevitably contain some impurities such as stones, metal, and oversized particles.  These are removed from your fuel stream by disc screens, gyratory screens, vibratory screens, and air classifiers before they can damage equipment or interrupt the process.  Magnets, metal detectors, and eddy current separators are also used when a high degree of metal contamination is present.  Crushers are available with slowly turning shredding heads or cutting drums with higher rotation speeds depending on the nature of the raw biomass input and the desired particle size for subsequent processing.  The screens, separators, and crushers are combined and implemented in your plant as a complete optimized solution tailored specifically to your raw materials and process.  All equipment is designed for reliable operation with low maintenance costs.  Effort has been made in all equipment designs to give reliable operation and very easy maintenance.

Solid biomass screening and crushing equipment

Crushing is the process of applying an amplified force to a material to break it down into smaller pieces. A crusher is a machine designed to crush large chunks of material into smaller bits or a powder. They are used to reduce mineral rocks to smaller rocks, gravel, or dust. They are also used to reduce the size of waste materials for easier disposal/recycling or to reduce the size of a solid mix of raw materials. Crusher equipment selection depends on the physical properties of the material to be processed, the in-feed size, and the desired output particle size.

Crushing

Milling machines are used to reduce the size of material by cutting, crushing, or grinding it. The choice of industrial milling equipment depends on the industry and the materials to work with. Besides, there is a significant difference between those aimed to remove layers from metal or other materials workpieces and those designed to reduce particle size for materials that come in bulk.

Milling

A shredder is used to reduce the size of various materials through the cutting action of its contra-rotating shredding rollers or knife shafts. Industrial shredders come in many different designs, sizes, and variations. Shredders are best used for the disposal of used tires, scrap metal, car wrecks, garbage, recycling of plastics, paper, and shredding of various foods such as cooked cereals. The choice of a suitable heavy duty shredder depends on the properties of the material to be processed, the desired shred size, the size of the in feed material, and the volume of material to be processed.

Shredding

Highly efficient metal detector with enhanced quality control and reporting capabilities.


<h2>Even inexperienced operators can easily perform daily operation checks</h2>
During an in-house comparison, the high-sensitivity dual wave (duw-h) series of Anritsu supported three times better detection sensitivity in terms of S/N ratio and increased the detection of contaminants by two ranks. This higher sensitivity and stability was achieved by optimizing the algorithm for the new head on this metal detector. The duw-h series heads are vibration and electric noise resistant.

The duw-h series has three types to choose from with numerous models in each category type, including the following:

KD810: B with a pass width of 210 mm, this model is ideal for contaminant detection in individually packaged small products.

KD811: B with a pass width of 300 mm, this model is ideal for contaminant detection in general and aluminum-metallized-packaging products.

KD812: B with a pass width of 450 mm, the new head is resistant to environmental changes and is ideal for inspecting wider products.

High-sensitivity metal detection system

Industrial metal detectors

Chewable tablets are suitable for patients who have difficulty swallowing. Chewable tablet formulation masks the natural flavors of pharma drugs and alters their aftertaste. But besides the taste, chewable tablets favor the bioavailability of pharmaceutical ingredients.

Chewable tablets

Around 1860, American businessman James Spratt made dog biscuits by mixing vegetables, flour, beetroot, and meat. His novel idea came after he noticed dogs eating leftover biscuits from ships in England. Following the commercial success in Britain, he started production in America, and it didn’t take long before others developed their own baked pet food formulas. But the need for more palatability led to experiments beyond the oven. In 1956, extruded dry pet food production made its splash on the market.

Dry pet food

The fizz of effervescent tablets is commonly associated with a vitamin C boost. But the soluble pill is an excellent drug delivery method for pediatric and geriatric patients. Sometimes referred to as carbon tablets, manufacturing effervescent tablets binds biocarbonate and citric acid that produce the smooth hiss as they dissolve in liquid.

Effervescent tablets

When taking a tablet, it is usually the job of our stomach to break down the medication to make it ready to be absorbed into the bloodstream. However, some drugs are not meant to be dissolved in the stomach because the acidic pH of the stomach can disintegrate the drug, making it no longer effective. Using tablet coating equipment that applies a polymer barrier to the tablet makes it possible to protect it from stomach acidity.

Enteric Coated Tablets

Feed premix delivers a quality blend of macro and micronutrients to meet the overall growth and health needs of animals. Although they constitute a small portion of the feed, they provide enormous benefits by adding a balanced, nutrient-rich feed that supports the animal health. Feed premix making equipment ensures a proper combination of important ingredients to generate a perfect blend.

Feed premixes

There are two misconceptions about floating pellets. The first one is that they are made with a pellet mill, when the proper floating pellets-making machines are extruders. The second misconception is that floating feed is only used for fish. However, many other species consume feed on the water, such as crocodiles and birds.

Floating pellets

The two-piece capsule is a visual shorthand for all types of medical remedies. Advances in technology have made the production of hard-gelatin capsules a convenient delivery method for drugs and other ingested substances. But the simple solution requires micrometric precision to be manufactured to the proper pharmaceutical standards.

Hard gelatin capsules

Fish oil was a folk remedy long before scientists identified the nutritional value of essential fatty acids. But Omega 3 processing has come a long way since the days of raw fish parts fermenting in a barrel. In fact, new supplement formulations of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may not use fish at all.

Omega 3 oil

The ubiquitous plastic shopping bag was first designed as a reusable carrier. Its inventor, Sten Gustaf Thulin, will have been appalled to see his creation turn into a single-use object. But this disposable tendency is common to all plastic materials, from screw taps to milk carton lining. With plastic recycling equipment, however, plastic waste can be reprocessed and given a second lease of life.

Recycled plastic

In aquafeed, you can find three types of pellets: floating pellets, sinking pellets, and slow-sinking pellets, because not all aquatic species eat at the same height of the water column. In the case of bottom feeders such as shrimp, river crab, sea bass, and some species of catfish, they eat sinking pellets. Contrary to tilapia and carp that feeds from the surface with floating pellets. Sinking pellets production must control water stability to preserve the quality and form of the pellets, avoiding nutrients' dissolution in the water.

Sinking pellets

Softgel capsules fast-track the delivery of medication to the bloodstream. Unlike solid pills, they do not need to be broken down by the body before the drugs can be absorbed. Moreover, they are optimal vehicles for oils and fat-soluble formulations that cannot be compressed into tablets.

Softgel capsules

It is strange how two tablets can belong to the same but at the same time to a different category depending on how the tablet itself is classified. For example, chewable tablets and effervescent tablets have two different routes of administration but both belong to the category of uncoated tablets. Uncoated tablets are prepared by compression of granules in which no coating is added after compression. They may be single-layer or multi-layer tablets.

Uncoated tablets

There are slight differences between human and animal pharmaceuticals, but that dissimilarity is enough to create new production challenges. Veterinary tablets formulation reflects the diversity of enzymes that different species use to break down substances. Although the methods involved are comparable to human drug manufacturing, equipment and processes need to adapt to a wider dosage variability in veterinary tablets.

Veterinary tablets

In 1922, the first canned wet pet food made of horse meat hit the US market. Due to the product’s popularity, farmers started breeding horses to supply the demand for wet pet food.
Nowadays, wet pet food is no longer made of horse meat, but of chicken, fish, beef and pork and also vegetables, grains and added vitamins and minerals. Wet pet food processing involves different steps such as weighing, grinding, mixing, packaging, and sterilization.

Wet pet food

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