PRODUCTNEWS
Measuring ammonia
The Litmus Ammonia Indicator, available from Grayson Upchurch Litmus
LLC, was developed at a federal institute.
The card can be used to measure ammonia levels over 4 to 24 hour periods with a
range of 0-50 ppm.
Litmus FQI
www.litmusfqi.com
New saddle adapter
Ziggity Systems Inc. has introduced a new
saddle adapter
compatible with
round plastic
pipes supported by an aluminum pro-
le. Existing obsolete drinkers can be
removed and replaced with the saddle
adapter which allows installation of the
Max3 TL drinker. The change can be effected without tools or glue.
Ziggity Systems Inc.
www.ziggity.com
Ovotrack tracing system
Beekhuis Computer Solutions BV of
Holland demonstrated the components
required to maintain complete identity of
consignments of eggs from farms through
to distribution centers. The system was
demonstrated at the product exhibition
arranged concurrently with the Midwest
Poultry Convention.
BCS BV
www.ovotrack.nl
Updated software package
MasterControl Inc. of Salt Lake City,
Utah has released the MasterControl ver-
sion 8.0 software package. Components
of the new release
include MasterControl Supplier
which automatically links products and services
to ensure that only
inputs from quali-
ed vendors are
incorporated into a process. The MasterControl QMS CAPA Solutions software
integrates quality process procedures including audit, training, resolution of non
conformance and customer complaints.
Master Control Inc.
www.mastercontrol.com
Single door tunnel inlet
Cumberland offers a single door tunnel inlet with an insulation value of R- 8.
A rigid laminate
foam panel, the
door is lightweight
for easy installation. It is delivered fully assembled. The door is black
for dark out conditions. A pro led rubber
seal keeps form and provides an airtight
seal. Brackets are galvanized for durability and long life.
Cumberland Div of GSI Group
www.cumberlandpoultry.com
Refrigeration monitor
The Sensaphone
Web600 alarm no-
ti cation system
from Phonetics
Inc. is designed to
protect product in
the event of malfunction of refrigeration installations. The Web600 connects
to a local network and allows remote
programming of sensors and monitoring
of temperature and other parameters including humidity, water leaks and power
outage.
Sensaphone
www.sensaphone.com
LED poultry bulbs
Glo Agrilamp LED
light bulbs from Greengage Lighting were
designed and manufactured speci cally
for the egg and broiler
segments of the poultry industry. The company reports that they
reduce lighting-related
energy consumption by up to 90%, are
fully dimmable and reduce heat emissions by 50%. Glo Agrilamp bulbs also
operate with levels of infrared lower than
some other types of bulbs.
Greengage Lighting Ltd
www.greengagelighting.com
Egg Case
Packer
Durability
Reliability
Innovation
Massman’s simplicity of
design means virtually no
changeover, as the specially-designed load heads handle
trays or cartons without change
parts. Simplicity of operation
contributes to ease of maintenance through accessible
placement of the few essential
serviceable components.
FEATURES:
• Packs 20- and 30-count trays,
12- and 18-pack cartons of eggs!
• Two independent packaging lanes.
• Servo drives on the loaders are
fast, accurate and quiet.
• Capable of 25,000 eggs per
hour, per lane.
For innovative solutions to your
packaging needs call Massman
Automation Designs, LLC; designers
and manufacturers of precision
automated packaging machinery.
Tel: 320-554-3611
Fax: 320-554-2650
MassmanLLC.com
sales@massmanllc.com
