Are you experiencing cracks in bottles and jars, slipped or distorted labelling, or smeared date coding? Visit Secomak at Brau Beviale 2011

Wednesday 2nd November, 2011

Secomak, industry leaders in the field of bottle and can drying will be returning to Brau Beviale held from the 9th-11th November 2011 at the Exhibition Centre, in Nuremberg, Germany.

Exhibiting in Hall 7 - Stand 145, Secomak will be showcasing a number of Industrial Drying Systems perfect for container drying within the beverage industry.

At Brau Beviale Secomak will also be exhibiting 'POWERHEAT', the Glass Pre-heat Tunnel - the uniquely engineered system comes with mid-range, non-glass infrared heating elements to raise the temperature of glass containers before hot filling or prior to labelling; preventing costly cracks in jars on hot fill lines, or condensation build up on empty labelled bottles.

Another award winning drying system that will be on display is the PowerStrip container dryer, the show model will have the Dryguide label panel drying head and the Mistral under crown drying head fitted. The unit also comes with digital winding devices for diameter changes that allow the machine to be installed in restricted spaces and be operated from one side only. Secomak's attendance at Brau Beviale gives European and UK beverage manufacturing personnel the perfect opportunity to see how 20 years experience in providing heating and drying solutions for the beverage processing industry can benefit your company today.  Our expertise and knowledge of drying is why the industry's largest systems integrators and OEM's have us as preferred suppliers.

If you are experiencing problems with cracks in containers, slipped or distorted labels or sleeves, please come and visit us in Hall 7 - Stand 145 to discuss your specific application needs.

For more information on the upcoming exhibition and any of Secomak's products, don't hesitate to get in contact via solutions@secomak.com or on 44 (0) 208 732 1300.

As the cold weather begins to set in, temperature regulation becomes critical to reducing down-time on glass bottling lines and filling lines with hot product. Failure to keep containers warm in cold climates leads to cracks in hot filled jars and condensation build up on empty labelled bottles - costing your company thousands in line stoppages, defects and poor quality end-products.

Secomak can provide the solution with our purpose built bottle & jar warmers.

The Secomak PowerHeat comes with mid-range, non-glass infrared heating elements to regulate the temperature before hot filling or prior to labelling; preventing costly cracks in jars on hot fill lines, or condensation build up on empty labelled bottles.

Our in-built intelligent safety control system comes with integral inlet, outlet and proximity sensors and jam detection capabilities to ensure the heating elements are only active when products are running through the line. In case of stoppages the induced vacuum ringjets provide rapid cooling to prevent energy wastage and overheating.

With over 20 years of experience in providing heating and drying solutions for the food and beverage processing industry, you can be confident in the expertise of our engineers and the quality of our products.

So, if cracks or condensation are an issue, or if you want to save thousands this winter, then arrange a site visit today by contacting David Palmer at Secomak, on 44 (0) 208 732 1307 or email david.palmer@secomak.com  

Pro2Pac 2011 proves to be a successful show for Secomak!

Thursday 28th April, 2011

Pro2Pac the leading processing and packaging event for the food and drink industry, was a great success for drying specialists Secomak.

Secomak's drying innovations received a high level of interest from prospective UK and international based food and drink professionals with the number of potential sales leads exceeding expectations.

As first time exhibitors, Secomak used the platform to showcase their latest drying innovation, a pouch drying system uniquely engineered to provide a solution for drying problems encountered with wet food pouches during batch production.

The award winning Dryguide was also demonstrated at Pro2Pac. Dryguide, a stable guidance system employs a high-velocity collision of airflow to remove moisture from various container surfaces even in the toughest drying conditions.

David Palmer, Secomak Sales Manager commented "As first exhibitors we were delighted about the quality and quantity of people visitng our stand. It has been brilliant for sourcing new clients and one enquiry could be extremely positive for us, it was a fantastic exhibition".

Pro2Pac has provided a unique platform for Secomak to make contacts and drive future developments in the food and drink processing and packaging industry.

If you did not get the chance ti visit us at Pro2Pac we still welcome your enquires about drying. Please contact the Secomak sales team at solutions@secomak.com or on 0208 732 1300.

Is wet packaging causing problems? Visit Secomak at Pro2Pac 2011

Wednesday 9th February, 2011

Cardboard degraded due to surface wetness

Everday we advise customers about the issues that moisture causes on their production lines. We see the problem of degraded cardboard packaging caused by surface wetness; we know moisture under crown caps and lids causes rusting and bacterial growth; and we understand that PET and glass bottles need to be perfectly dry to prevent slipped or distorted labelling and sleeving. We also think that innovative packaging deserves an innovative drying solution which eradicates problems with surface moisture in the most energy efficient and cost effective way.

That's why, for over 20 years, Secomak have been providing our customers in the food and beverage industry with more than just an air knife. It's why our specially designed acoustical enclosure ensures we have the lowest noise solution on the market and why we're the first drying company to offer an energy saving intelligent control system. It's the reson we founded a dedicated drying and testing centre at the University of Hertfordshire, and it's why our solutions have won the Starpack and Lord Stafford awards for innovation. Ultimately, our expertise and knowledge of drying is why the industry's largest systems integrator has us as a preferred supplier, and it's exactly why you should come and visit us at Pro2Pac 2011.

As a company committed to developing and demonstrating sustainable engineering and innovation, we recognise the importance of keeping up-to-date with the latest packaging and processing trends so that we can provide our customers with the most fit-for-purpose solution. We welcome enquiries from the largest production lines to the smallest micro-breweries because we specialise in the science of drying and appreciate the difference it can make to your bottom line - not only by reducing unnecessary  wastage, but by complimenting the processes which make your packaging stand out on the shelf.

At Pro2Pac 2011 Secomak will be demonstrating the award winning Dryguide, and are also pleased to be showcasing the industry's latest innovation in pouch drying systems - the uniquely engineered prototype will be the first of its kind and promises to deliver a total drying solution when it comes to market in mid-2011.

If you have problems with drying please come and visit us on Stand B37 to discuss your specific application needs or to arrange testing demonstrations at our scientific facility in Hertfordshire.

The recent Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Secomak and the University of Hertfordshire has been officially classed as 'Outstanding' by the KTP grading panel.

The classification, which is only awarded to the thop 2% of all KTPs, recognises the exceptional contribution of Secomak in developing industry leading technology solutions for the drying industry.

The partnership, which is partially funded by the Government, was designed specifically to build on Secomak's commitment to sustainability and address the future demands of drying solutions in the food and beverage industries. The resulting products set a new standard in drying solutions by combining scientifically driven design with highly streamlined and fit for purpose energy consumption systems:

Secomak ECOPACK on drying machine

The first major development was the Secomak ECOPACK, which utilises an intelligent supply on demand system to ensure exactly fit for purpose energy use and reduce consumption up to 60% compared to an uncontrolled system. 

Secondly, the Secomak DRYGUIDE employs a stable guidance system over the length of the machine to create a high velocity collision of airflow. The result is optimal dispersion of water from container surfaces, even in the toughest drying conditions, such as large PET bottles at high speed.

Lastly, the POWERCAT (Controlled Atmosphere Tunnel), which contains a Dew Point control system to ensure zero condensation on production lines and results in a far superior labelling finish. 

The three products combined into the Secomak DRYING TUNNEL- a low-energy, top-end solution for high-speed bottling lines where a collection of moisture can seriously slow down the production process.

Dryguide Drying Machine

In addition to the development of these new technologies, and as part of Secomak's commitment to continuous innovation, a dedicated Drying Centre was opened at the University of Hertfordshire so that Secomak continue to build and share it's expertise in the 'science of drying' with students of the University. The facility also allows Secomak to maintain its fine reputation for designing and demonstrating solutions which exactly meet the customers' needs, even in the most intense drying environments.

David Palmer, one of the recipients of the award, is now responsible for supplying the UK market with drying solutions. He commented:

"The award demonstrates our unrivalled drying expertise and devotion to understanding the commercial implications of capital projects. The technology we have developed as part of the KTP has already supplied several large customers with drying solutions in projects ranging from aerosol drying across several production lines, to low speed micro-breweries. The creation of the Drying Centre at the University of Hertfordshire ensures that Secomak supply every customer with the best level of service, and we welcome trials at the facility. Whether the customer needs to dry machined parts, bottles or vegetables, they know that Secomak are the people to call." 

The recent KTP achievement completes a hat-trick of awards to recognise the technological innovations arising from the partnership and reinforces Secomak's position at the forefront of the drying solutions industry.

For more information about Secomak's latest award winning and energy saving products, please contact the Secomak sales team at solutions@secomak.com or on 0208 7321300.

For more information on KTP opportunities, contact the UH Enterprise and Business Development team at be@herts.ac.uk or on 01707 286406.

Don't let drying slow down your processing line

Thursday 1st April, 2010

Secomak have recently launched its latest innovative drying solution.

Secomak's latest drying solution

An innovative energy-saving drying system for use in the manufacturing industry has been developed by the University of Hertfordshire and Secomak.

The technology is the direct result of a government-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership to which University of Hertfordshire graduate in aerospace systems, David Palmer, has bought his skills in computational fluid dynamics, project management and project planning to deliver a drying process modelled on the energy expenditure of a hybrid car.

The solution is a drying tunnel with three parts. It incorporates innovative compressed air drying of specific areas such as under the drown cap of a bottle or suction removal of water from container or products.

The blower driven stage uses a drying panel configuration to dry as efficiently and quietly as possible with full control.

Finally, a controlled humidity atmosphere takes the product to the final stage without condensation reforming on the surfaces. 

Control of all systems provides intelligent stop/start when containers are present and moving.This saves around 30 per cent of the energy and the matching of the speed of the electrical blower to the water saturation takes this value to over 50 per cent savings. 

David said "The big advantage of this system is that the machine is equipped with sensors which sense when products need to be dried, rather than the dryer working all the time. This works in a similar way to energy-saving systems in hybrid vehicles and means that the energy consumption of our machine is directly proportional to the throughput of the product".

The University of Hertfordshire's KTP with Secomak, the industry leader in air movement technologies, is coming to a close, after a highly innovative 27 months together. The university's innovative input for Secomak was noticed by businesses all over the world when it was displayed at the global food and drink exhibition, Drinktec Munich.

The KTP was also pivotal in recognising the energy-saving properties of yet another collaborated product - the Tornado - at last year's Starpack Awards. The water removal system received special recognition in the Machinery of Excellence category for an impressive 30 per cent energy-saving efficiency.