Delvotest T
DSM Food Specialties’ Delvotest T was chosen by QLIP, Dutch partner in quality assurance in the agrofood chain, as the national reference test to detect antibiotic residues in milk. The broad spectrum test was selected because of its high sensitivity and reliability. The test is fully compliant with Dutch dairy regulations, promoting a high quality milk supply throughout the whole dairy chain, from farmer to dairy to consumer. QLIP is commissioned by Dutch dairy companies to determine the composition and quality of farm milk samples. The analyses they perform meet the specific requirements of the official Dutch dairy regulations and detect the most relevant residues at or below the European Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs). Delvotest T is a broad spectrum test which identifies a variety of antibiotics at or below EU MRLs with higher sensitivity for tetracyclines than any other microbiological screening test. QLIP selected Delvotest T because the test is closest to the aimed detection level and because of its robust performance and consistent results. In the Netherlands, there is a successful programme in place to reduce the usage of antibiotics in general. A test like Delvotest T is an important tool to safeguard the suitability of milk that forms the basis for the broad range of Dutch dairy products.

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A range of high duty processing belts is available, which feature a high-quality food grade silicone coating, applied in a vulcanisation process on proven one ply or two ply carcasses. The coating fulfils the highest needs concerning abrasion resistance, release properties and service life. The belts withstand temperatures up to 180°C, allowing a wide area of application, e.g. food processing lines with sticky products like caramel, toffee and licorice. The adhesive silicone surface facilitates an excellent product indexing and allows steep incline and decline applications. The improved joint strength reduces premature belt failure, and thus maintenance costs.
Innovative plastic modular belts are also available. The HabasitLINK Micropitch features an exceptionally small pitch, especially designed for the tightest and smoothest transfers to ensure stability of tall and small footprint products, such as biscuits, croissants or processed dough, as well as other food products before and after processing.

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Robot
Robot
Cabinplant has developed new customised lines using the latest robot and vision technology. In addition to ’pick’ and ‘place’, Cabinplant is adding a third dimension by integrating ‘processing’ to the solution. The labour-saving solutions are resulting in higher yield and improved quality compared to manual handling. Features include vision control, for measuring weight and dimensions; tracking of product and package; automatic trimming; waste removal and reduced give-away. The machine is completely washable and composed entirely of stainless steel. The latest robot technology development for sardines includes the automatic cross-packing of sardines in cans and full traceability of product and packaging. This solution integrates grading, nobbing and packing in one operation. For shrimp, the solution carries out automatic de-heading, full traceability of product and package and integrates size/colour grading and packing.

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Bench-top incubators
A range of compact, space-saving benchtop incubators, which provide excellent choice and flexibility for the laboratory scientist, are now available. These incubators, or hybridisation units, provide a chamber temperature from ambient temperature to 85ºC and are ideal for many laboratory tasks, such as cell and tissue culture applications. The range includes 21 models, all of which feature microprocessor control of temperature in precise 0.1ºC increments, as well as a continuous and programmable timer function which is easily viewed on the LCD screen. Accuracy is maintained to within ±0.2ºC. The standard incubator is supplied with stainless steel mesh shelves, and other options are available with specialist vortex, orbital, rocking or reciprocal shaking platforms. All of the incubators (except the standard model), can be supplied with hybridisation rotisseries for enhanced function. The incubators are compact and stackable, and thus have only a small footprint, ensuring maximum space-saving and multi-tasking for the busy, modern laboratory.
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