New Products

3M Food Safety
www.3M.com
3M has introduced its Molecular Detection System for detecting pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli O157, and Listeria. Available worldwide, the system is based on a combination of technologies involving isothermal DNA amplification and bioluminescence detection. The system was designed with plant testing needs in mind, which translates into a compact, simple, robust system that offers easy implementation and low maintenance without compromising accuracy and reliability, the company said, adding that the 3M Molecular Detection System optimizes technicians’ time and productivity, improving bottom lines, protecting brands, and ensuring public health. The automated technology has been evaluated with a variety of food types, including produce, meats, processed foods, pet food, and food processing-related environmental samples. It delivers highly sensitive results by targeting and amplifying nucleic acid in enriched samples, 3M said. In addition, numerous organisms can be tested in a single run, enabling fewer repeat tests and faster critical decision making.

Eriez
www.eriez.com
Although plastic materials are normally not detectable using x-ray inspection systems, Eriez’s new PolyMag XRD Plastic Additives impart a high level of x-ray contrast into plastic moldings to safeguard consumers against plastic contaminated food products and protect brand reputation, the company said. The PolyMag XRD master batch imparts x-ray contrast into food contact plastic articles, and the additives offer a higher level of x-ray contrast than Eriez’s PolyMag Metal Detectable Additives. The FDA-compliant PolyMag XRD Additives are available in beige colored pellets of co-polymer carrier resin that is compatible with a wide range of polymers including Polyethylene, Polypropylene, TPE, and TPU resins. Detectable plastics are most often pigmented blue, which can be accomplished when using the PolyMag XRD or the traditional gray PolyMag Metal Detectable Additives. Typically, the PolyMag XRD Additive is included at 10 to 20 percent loadings by the molder.

Neogen
www.neogen.com
Neogen Corporation has added to its line of simple, quick, and fully quantitative tests for mycotoxins with the introduction of Reveal Q+ for Zearalenone. The new test joins Neogen’s existing Reveal Q+ tests for aflatoxin and DON. After only six minutes, Reveal Q+ for Zearalenone delivers precise results ranging from 50-1200 parts per billion (ppb) of zearalenone in corn, or 25-1200 ppb of the mycotoxin in wheat, the company said. Reveal Q+ test strips are read in Neogen’s AccuScan III lateral flow test reader. Reveal Q+ for Zearalenone offers both room temperature incubation of the test strip and storage of the test kit—eliminating the need for an incubator and refrigeration space. The test requires only minimal equipment to achieve precise results and uses a simple, low-cost ethanol extraction process, the company said, adding that ethanol is the preferred extraction solvent of many major grain handlers.

Romer Labs
www.romerlabs.com
Romer Labs, a food-safety diagnostic company, has launched two new test kits for gluten, expanding its product portfolio for food allergens. The AgraStrip Gluten G12 is a lateral flow device for onsite factory testing and the AgraQuant Gluten G12 is an ELISA for quantitative testing in the laboratory. The new test kits use Romer Labs’ proprietary gluten-detection technology, which employs a next generation antibody, called G12. The method represents a quantum leap in gluten detection as it targets the most immunotoxic proteins for those intolerant to gluten, the company said, adding that this approach should be considered to be closer to the ideal of a food safety test as it establishes the link between celiac disease and the detection of the immunotoxic peptides in food. The G12 antibody is also reliable for processed food such as cookies or baby food, as it determines the pathogenic component of the sample, independent of the grade to which the ingredients have been modified during the manufacturing process. The AgraStrip Gluten G12 kit has an adjustable cut-off level for qualitative screening at 5 ppm, 10 ppm, or 20 ppm gluten while the AgraQuant Gluten G12 ELISA quantitates levels of gluten between 4 and 200 ppm.

Noax
www.noax.com
The Noax C12 Industrial PC has been completely redesigned, combining ruggedness and reliability with technological innovation. The C12 offers a variety of options for user-specific configurations, from the processor and the display to the RAM, interfaces, and storage media, the company said. To enable a versatile range of applications, Noax industrial PCs feature a number of staninterfaces as a standard and possess two PCI/PCIe slots. The C12 also supports the Wi-Fi standards 802.11a/b/g/n within the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bands, and the new 12-inch industrial computer provides the option of using mobile technology for data transfers. Antennas for remote connections are integrated into the front of the housing to avoid breakage. The Noax IPC has three programmable function keys and an easy-to-access USB connection with an IP65 protection class rating. The outer dimensions of the C12 have been reduced, and the C12 industrial PC is easy to install due to T-track rails and fittings that comply with VESA 75 and 100 standards. Like all noax industrial PCs, the C12 is fully sealed and protected against dust and water in accordance with IP65 protection rating.

IN USA
www.inusacorp.com
The new The AC Series Ozone Generator from In USA provides silent, corona-discharge, ozone-generating technology in a compact package. This industrial-grade ozone generator is based on a proprietary ceramic-plate technology capable of producing very high concentrations of ozone, the company said. The system is designed for industrial applications such as bottled water, USP and UPW water, food storage and processing, water recycling, and grain treatment. A single AC series ozone generator can produce more than 80 g/hour or 4.5 lbs/day of ozone with concentrations above 200 g/Nm3 or 14 percent w/w. Multiple generators can be stacked in a rack system producing over 300 g/hour or 13 lbs/day. The generators require no cooling water, as the built-in forced-air cooling system is designed to efficiently circulate air through the system to cool the ozone generating cell and the power supply. In addition, the generators run on single-phase 110-Volt power, are designed with a built-in power-factor correction to minimize utility bills, and only periodic replacement of the modular air filters, In USA said. The units are available in three sizes in a 19-inch rack-mount enclosure or a wall-mount stainless-steel splash-proof enclosure designed for harsh environments.

Parker Balston
www.balstonfilters.com
Parker Hannifin is offering a new line of stainless-steel filters designed for food-facility areas that are frequently exposed to aggressive wash-down chemicals. Compressed air can be contaminated with compressor oil, water condensate, pipe scale, and rust, all of which provide the ideal environment and means to grow bacteria. This natural-occurring contaminate can also affect the taste, appearance, and shelf life of foods. The food processing and packaging industry uses compressed air to push, propel, cut, mix, and package product. The Parker Hannifin filters remove 99.9999+ percent 0.01 microns of oil, water, rust, bacteria, and other viable organisms from compressed air and other gases, the company said. The filters are available in ¼- to one-inch line sizes with flow capacities to over 700 SCFM. Constructed of 304 stainless steel, the filters are in full compliance with the requirements of the FDA and designed for harsh environments. The product line comes with auto drains and a high-efficiency filter cartridge installed. G

Squared
www.g2-squared.com
G Squared, an engineering company based in the United Kingdom, has launched a range of measuring and inspection equipment designed for the professional engineer working on the shop floor or in the inspection and quality assurance departments. The equipment is available from G Squared or through Amazon. www.amazon.co.uk