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Carnaud metalbox MB200 vapour vacuum capper
Carnaud metalbox MB6 can seamer
Carnaud Metalbox MB1A Can Seamers
AID SVG Can Seamer
Bead Vertical 3 Crate Retort
John Fraser Horizontal Laboratory Retort
John Fraser 2 Vessel Horizontal Retort
FMC retort
Lagarde retort
Shaka Retort
Steriflow retort
Fruit pasteurisation and exhaust tanks
Winkworth Steam jacketed pan
Multivac C200 and A300 Pouch Sealers
Packaging Automation PA210CAP Tray Sealer
Hulme Martin Hot Bar Sealer
Wireless time-temperature dataloggers
BCH Vacuum cooker/cooler

Carnaud metalbox MB200 vapour vacuum capper. For applying regular twist-off (RTO) and push on-twist off (PTO) closures. Change parts for 53, 63, 68 and 70mm diameter RTO closures are available. There is a steam flow closure facility and a closing speed of 3 jars per minute.

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Adjusted to close 73 x 51mm and 83 x 114mm cans. Both seamers have steam flow close capability. Change parts are available to allow the handling of 73mm diameter two piece cans. Closing speed of 40 cans per minute.

Carnaud metalbox MB6 can seamer

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May be adjusted to seam all heights of can of the following diameters: 65, 73, 83, 99 and 153mm. The maximum closing speed is 5 cans per minute.


Carnaud Metalbox MB1A Can Seamers

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May be adjusted to close cans of 65, 73, 83, 99 and 153mm diameter. Has vacuum, gas flush and steam flow close ability. Closing speed of 4 cans per minute.


AID SVG Can Seamer

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This may be used as a steam or water immersion retort. Working pressure of 30 psig.

Bead Vertical 3 Crate Retort

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John Fraser Horizontal Laboratory Retort. Pilot scale retort may be used for steam processing in the static, axial or end over end rotation modes. Has a facility for the attachment of a slip-ring assembly. Capacity up to 12 73 x 115mm cans. Working pressure of 1.4 bar.


John Fraser Horizontal Laboratory Retort

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John Fraser 2 Vessel Horizontal Retort. May be used for static or rotary processing, using steam, steam/air mixture or water immersion as the heating medium. Has a facility for the attachment of a slip-ring assembly. The retort has a glass viewing panel and light system permitting viewing of containers during processing. Capacity up to 100 73 x 115mm cans, also suitable for pouches, glass jars and plastic containers. Working pressure of 3 bar.


John Fraser Horizontal Laboratory Retort

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Reel and Spiral hydrostat simulator. May be used for steam or full water immersion processing. Takes a full range of cans up to A10 size will take up 47 UT cans. Has a slip ring assembly; maximum temperature 130°C.

FMC retort

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May be used for static or rotary processing using steam/air or raining water as the heating medium. The retort is fully programmable. There is a glass viewing panel and light. There are facilities for the attachment of a slip-ring assembly. Capacity of up to 80 73 x 115 cans. Also suitable for pouches, glass jars and plastic containers. Working pressure of 6 bar.

Lagarde retort

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Shaka Retort. Experimental retort with novel shaking movement for improved heat penetration. Mainly suitable for cans processed in steam.

Shaka Retort

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Steriflow retort. This retort is capable of processing up to 135 ET cans in a raining water process, under rotating or static conditions. The retort can operate up to 150ºC, 5 Bar and 3rpm.

Steriflow retort

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Two atmospheric tanks for the exhausting of cans prior to seaming or for the pasteurisation of fruit packs. Capacity of up to 50 73 x 115mm cans per tank. One tank is fitted with a programmable controller.

Exhaust tanks

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Winkworth Steam jacketed pan. 200litre capacity jacked vessel – with integral agitator (bottom outlet)

Winkworth Steam jacketed pan

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Multivac C200 and A300 Pouch Sealers. Chamber units for the vacuum/gas flush sealing of pouches of maximum width of 465mm. The sealers have a top and bottom heating elements. The level of vacuum is adjustable. Closing speed up to 6 pouches per minute.

Multivac C200 and A300 Pouch Sealers

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Packaging Automation PA210CAP Tray Sealer. Chamber unit for heat sealing pre-formed plastic trays. May be used in the atmospheric, vacuum or vacuum/gas flush modes. Closing speed up to 2 trays per minute. Specific tooling may be manufactured as required.

Packaging Automation PA210CAP Tray Sealer

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Hulme Martin Hot Bar Sealer. Produces a crimp seal. Temperature control for sealing.

Hulme Martin Hot Bar Sealer

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Extensive range of wireless time-temperature dataloggers and reader stations for the determination of temperature/heat distribution in process equipment and heat penetration into food products during industrial cooking, pasteurisation and sterilisation processes. These measurements can help validate that thermal processes comply with necessary industry requirements and COPs.

Wireless time-temperature dataloggers

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10-20 kg vacuum/pressure cooker. Steam jacketed with an operating pressure of up to 6 bar. The inner vessel has an optimum working pressure of 1.5 bar. The vessel is fitted with an anchor type agitator and also has a steam injection facility. The vessel is also suitable for full vacuum processing.

BCH Vacuum cooker/cooler

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