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E Q U I P M E N T: C U T T I N G & S I Z E R E D U C T I O N It slices, it dices… The high-performance DiversaCut Sprint Dicer is compact, accepts a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and meats and is able to easily switch from one type of cut to another. Maximum product input size is 6.5 in. in any dimension. It produces a myriad of ﬂat or crinkle slices, strip cuts and dices up to 1 in. Switching from one type of cut to another is simpliﬁed through a changeover advantage: processors beneﬁt from the combination of the built-in circular knife support assembly, a compact cutting zone, the manageable weight of the crosscut spindle and a cost-saving, insert slicing knife. Urschel Laboratories; Valparaiso, Ind. 219-464-4811; www.urschel.com effective handling of waste byproducts. Up to three stages of solids reduction are available for coarse, medium and ﬁ ne particle size. Moyno Inc.; Springﬁeld, Ohio 877-486-6966; www.moyno.com Pneumatic scissors AirShirz pneumatic scissors quickly separate chubs and clip around metal clips. Their air-powered design enables operators to make short order in cutting around metal clips while avoiding the hand stress associated with using manual scissors. The result is a cleaner cut along with improved productivity and lower exposure to repetitive motion injuries. Bettcher Industries Inc.; Vermilion, Ohio 800-321-8763; www.bettcher.com Software for waterjet Q-Link software platform for DSI waterjet portioners and DScan inspection systems improve productivity with one-touch production changeover and convenient new calibration and start-up routines. A touchscreen interface offers color-coded expanding submenus for easy navigation of advanced portioning applications. The software is compatible with current cameras, servomotors and jet blockers, and expanded capacity enables food processors to take full advantage of higherresolution scanned images. Includes convenient visual setup and diagnostic aids FMC Foodtech; Chicago 800-447-2630; www.fmcfoodtech.com MORE ON THE WEB Cutting and size reduction equipment is an annual roundup for us. For more items this month, as well as previous years’ entries, search at www.FoodProcessing.com. Mills ﬁbrous materials Hammer Mill model 141 reduces fryable and ﬁbrous agricultural materials into uniform particle sizes ranging from 20 to 300 mesh. Centrifugal force causes pivoting hammers to stand at 90° to the rotating shaft, throwing material against breaker plate ridges in the feed section, and then against perforated bed screens through which sized material exits. Useful for processing grain and other materials, the mill is dust and water-tight. The unit is conﬁgured with a hinged top section and gasketed, single-latch door providing rapid access for cleaning and maintenance. Munson Machinery Co.; Utica, N.Y. 800-944-6644; www.munsonmachinery.com Solids reduction and pumping The Chopper Hopper is a unique and aggressive solids reduction and pumping system that reduces whole produce – papayas, pineapples, pumpkins, corn or any other fruits or vegetables – into an easy to handle puree or mash. It maximizes processing, requires minimal maintenance and reduces overall cost of ownership. It also provides fast, simple and WWW.FOODPROCESSING.COM APRIL 2008 FOOD PROCESSING • 59 http://www.moyno.com http://www.urschel.com http://www.bettcher.com http://www.FoodProcessing.com http://www.fmcfoodtech.com http://www.munsonmachinery.com http://www.intersystems.net http://www.intersystems.net http://WWW.FOODPROCESSING.COM

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Food Processing - April 2008 Contents Editor's Plate NewsBites The Trends Rollout Food Biz Kids Consumer Taste Test - Indulgent, Superpremium Chocolate...at 3 Calories a Pop Cover Story - Annual Capital Spending Report - To Build or Not to Build? Ingredients - Trendy Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables Plant Operations - iPlant: Assessing the State of Automation Plant Operations - Your Sanitation Can Be Greener Packaging - For Which Oven? MRO Q&A New Supplier Products Toops Scoops

Food Processing - April 2008

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