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New Product Showcase
It is the only automated vacuum bagging machine in North America. Its
pre-made bags are opened and sealed
vertically, so there is no risk of product spillage. This bagger uses a constant heat technology seal head to ensure that it can operate on both laminated and polyethylene materials. It is
equipped to work with a large variety
of bags, including different sizes and
styles such as stand-up, handles and
even zippered. For more information,
call (514) 422-0808.
www.weighpack.com

image capturing and interpretation
system that is the first program of its
kind to predict the percentage of intramuscular fat in live swine. This new
technology opens up the opportunity
for swine breeders of all sizes and levels to compete with relatively equal
resources while working toward improving pork quality in the industry.
The program enables swine geneticists, breeders and others in the pork
industry to scan live hogs using realtime ultrasound to predict the amount
of intramuscular fat, or fat marbling,
in the loin eye muscle. For more information, call (515) 296-4010.
www.biotronics-inc.com

Conveyor belt
Wire Belt's C-CureEdge open-mesh,
stainless steel wire belting features
closed loop ends that offer faster installation and repair time while minimizing the risk of accidents caused by
sharp open ends. C-CureEdge belts
are sanitary, safe and easy to disinfect.
The belts leave no hiding places for
pathogens and eliminate the possibility of snags and tangles when used in
multi-tier cooling lines or hold-down
belt applications, such as frying. CCureEdge belts require no changes or
reconfigurations in drive components,
shafting and other parts on conveyor
lines using Wire Belt Flat-Flex style
belts. For additional information, call
(603) 644-2500.
www.wirebelt.com

Traysealer
CFS, in cooperation with Maja, offers
a traysealer that can automatically cut,
load and pack fresh cuts efficiently.
Using a pressing chamber and rotating spiral knife, the weight-controlled
Maja FP 100 Slicer guarantees consistent slice thickness and weight. The
line can automatically load product
into trays in shingled, stacked or sideby-side patterns. The CFS TwinStar
traysealer can quickly change tray sizes and can run wither single or double
diesets depending on the tray size and
required capacity. For more information, call (214) 618-1100.
www.cfs.com

Ultrasonic imaging

Meat flavor modifiers

Biotronics, Inc. introduces BioSoft
Toolbox for Swine, an ultrasound

Wixon's Wix-Fresh protein technologies are all nautral meat flavor modi-

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fiers and protein system stabilizers that
improve natural flavor, color and shelf
life. Wix-Fresh Max and Wix-Fresh
Mimic offer some particular benefits
in sausage processing. Wix-Fresh Max
extends the shelf life of fresh, frozen,
pre-cooked, and further processed
meats; preserves the flavor intensity
of spice notes; and reduces 'warmedover' flavor in pre-cooked meats. WixFresh Mimic masks undesirable flavors
in products containing potassium chloride for sodium reduction and reduces
off-notes associated with lactates and
diacetates. Wixon, Inc. has been a leading producer of food ingredients including custom-ground spices, blended
seasonings, sweet and savory flavors,
and a variety of other finished products
for nearly 100 years. For more information, call (414) 769-3000.
www.wixson.com

Ball nozzles
Spraying Systems Co. has added fixed
spray balls to its line of tank washing
nozzles. These spray balls are ideal
for rinsing and low-pressure washing applications. Constructed of 316L
stainless steel, the fixed spray balls
are suitable for use with a wide array
of clean-in-place chemicals. The spray
balls offer low maintenance and reliable performance. The spray balls are
ideal for cleaning tanks up to 18 feet in

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