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INDUSTRY PRODUCTS
3M Petrifilm Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plate
Earns Official Methods of Analysis Distinction
from AOAC International
3M Food Safety has announced that the 3M™ Petrifilm™
Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plate has been granted the
Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA method number 2018.13)
validation by AOAC® International. The plate, which had
previously earned the AOAC® Performance Tested MethodSM
certification as well, is a next day indicator test that quantifies the
presence of E. coli and other coliform bacteria. 3M introduced the
two-in-one indicator test in February 2018 as a versatile microbial
test that enables food and beverage processors to realize greater
operational efficiencies and ship products sooner.
"We are thrilled that this test has been recognized as an official
testing method. Our aim is to always provide reliable, accurate
solutions that save our customers both time and money, and the
3M Petrifilm Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plate has succeeded
in that goal," said Adriana Robayo Niño, 3M Food Safety global
marketing manager.
The 3M Petrifilm Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plate provides
a marked improvement in attaining actionable time-to-result
over competitive technologies by requiring only three simple
steps: inoculation, incubation and interpretation. By eliminating
subsequent confirmation steps required with most traditional
reference methods and enabling a simultaneous dual readout, the
plate increases productivity and reduces overall lab costs.

The approval process for becoming an Official Method involves
intense review by multiple, independent laboratories and subsequently by an expert review panel. The full study conducted
for the AOAC® Official Method of Analysis validation of the 3M
Petrifilm Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plate will be published in
an upcoming edition of the Journal of AOAC International and will
be made available online at http://eoma.aoac.org.
AOAC International is a provider and facilitator in the
development, use and harmonization of validated analytical
methods. AOAC methods are used globally to promote trade
and to facilitate public health and public safety. AOAC has two
programs by which methods are evaluated and approved. These
programs are the AOAC OMA and PTM programs.
The 3M Petrifilm Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plate also
recently earned a Certificate of Compliance (Certificate Number
2017LR76) from MicroVal, ISO 16140-2, an international
certification organization. MicroVal tested the release on a wide
variety of matrices and also found that the product was equivalent
or better than a standard reference method.
"MicroVal is a very well-respected organization and the
Certificate of Compliance is an important certification for our
customers that speaks to the strength of the technology," said
Robayo Niño.
3M
+1 888.364.3577
St. Paul, MN
www.3M.com

Pfannenberg USA Introduces Pfannenberg's
Kinetic System™ Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers
Introducing a revolutionary new way to cool electrical enclosures, Pfannenberg's PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers use a
revolutionary next generation cooling technology (Pfannenberg's
Kinetic System™) that out-performs conventional heat exchangers.
Industrial air conditioner cooling units are typically the go-to
solution for cooling sealed enclosures. What many people fail to
consider is that a cooler ambient environment could be used to
help cool your warmer electrical enclosure. Lightweight and easy
to install, this new air-to-air technology takes advantage of a cooler ambient environment when closed-loop cooling is required,
sealing against gas, humidity, and dust.
Designed for indoor, outdoor, remote and washdown applications
that require a closed loop system to protect electronics, Pfannenberg's
PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers are perfect for cooling industrial electrical and IT components that need dust protection. They
are also ideal for keeping rain and dust from sensors and drives on
outdoor systems, and protecting against corrosion and contamination
in the food and beverage industry.
This is a perfect solution for those looking to reduce the energy,
maintenance and footprint associated with traditional enclosure
cooling units. This new technology offers considerable saving
compared to a traditional AC unit. "The PKS Series Air to Air
Heat Exchanger consumes approximately 1/3 of the power compared to a traditional Industrial AC unit. It is also compact in size

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offering best in class Cooling Capacity Per Density (CCPD™),"
says James Wong, product manager for Pfannenberg USA. With
only two mechanical elements, PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers requires less maintenance and ensure greater uptime.
The PKS Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers are available immediately
in 5 configurations; 22, 45, 64, 100, 150 and 180 Watts per degrees °C.
Pfannenberg
+1 716.685.6866
Lancaster, NY
www.pfannenbergusa.com

http://eoma.aoac.org http://www.3M.com http://www.pfannenbergusa.com

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