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FOOD
TECHNOLOGY – FT Series
HEAT TREATMENT
AND BATCH PREPARATION |
Pressure Homogeniser
- FT9
The laboratory homogeniser uses a unique
double action valve that gives a dispersion
index of less than five per cent. Small
test samples can be prepared under different
operating pressures for demonstrating
the homogenisation process.
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Autoclave
- FT19
A batch sterilising unit designed primarily
for in-bottle production of sterilised
milk.
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Rising Film
Evaporator - FT22
A floor standing unit uses the steam-heated,
climbing film principle to concentrate
small quantities of liquid foods either
continuously or in batches. The important
process variables can be varied and monitored.
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Miniature
Scale
Modular Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger
System - FT25
This system is available
in the following configurations:
Continuous Ice Cream
Freezer - FT25BA
A self-contained unit designed
for producing and experimenting with ice-cream
mixes and frozen desserts, it is a replica
of the industrial process in miniature.
Product temperatures down to -6°C,
and overrun in excess of 200 per cent
possible with a nominal throughput of
10 litres/hour. Comprehensive instrumentation
and variable process conditions, make
this unit ideal for training, project
work or research.
Margarine and Shortening
Crystallizer - FT25BBP
The FT25BBP continuous margarine and shortening
crystallizer also handles confectionery
fillings and aerated products. It incorporates
one or two heat exchanger barrels and
a pinworker to vary the crystal structure
of the chilled product. Controllable mutator
speeds of up to 1,000rpm and the built-in
refrigeration system operates down to
-25degC. The unit is mounted on a stainless
steel waterproof cabinet which houses
all the services and the waterproof membrane
technology control panel gives control
over the process variables. Results can
be recorded to a PC and replicated on
industrial scale plant. The FT25 can also
be configured with a single heat exchanger
barrel and a pinworker (FT25BP).
Combined Ice Cream/Margarine
system - FT25BBPA
The FT25BBPA has two barrels, one pinworker
plus air incorporation.
UHT System for Aseptic
Products - FT25BBB
Thermal processing of viscous food products,
simulating the industrial process, can
be demonstrated on this versatile unit.
A steam heated barrel and water cooled
barrel both have variable speed scraper
shafts and many processing conditions
can be simulated by varying the pressure,
holding time and flow rate.
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Vacuum Freeze
Drier - FT33
Products can be frozen in the chamber
before drying. The unit is designed for
freeze drying biologically heat sensitive
materiaIs contained in beakers or other
vessels. It can be considered to be a
small scale replica of commercial scale
pharmaceutical and food production machines.
The Freeze Drier incorporates a built
in refrigeration system and temperature
controlled heating system. With the working
chamber and condenser chamber constructed
from stainless steel, it offers excellent
corrosion resistance and can be easily
sterilised.
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Multi-purpose
Processing Vessel - FT40
Batch heating, chilling and emulsifying
processes can be demonstrated on this
versatile processing vat. A built-in chart
recorder continuously records the temperature
of the vat contents and separate process
controls allow accurate preparation of
small samples of product.
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Laboratory
Pasteuriser - FT43
A bench top unit duplicates the industrial
HTST process on a practical scale for
teaching and research. Holding times can
be varied with throughput, and temperature
is controlled from a separate comprehensive
control console. Low viscosity food samples
as small as one litre can be processed
in batches or continuously with a throughput
of 20 litres/hr.
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UHT Aseptic
Unit - FT47
The direct method of heating is used
on this batch processing unit designed
to demonstrate the infusion type industrial
process. It is possible to study the effects
of the process on product quality and
nutritional value, and the degree of destruction
of micro-organisms. Variable process temperatures
and holding times allow much flexibility
in altering process conditions.
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Laboratory
Process Chiller - FT63
A recirculating process chiller that
provides a continuous supply of chilled
liquid to serve as the cooling fluid when
used with an Armfield miniature scale
processing unit.
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High Performance
HTST/UHT Units for Processing Liquids
- FT74X
Both plate and tubular heat exchanger
are interchangeable on a common self-contained
mobile service unit. All combinations
of temperature and time in the UHT region
of sterilisation can be attained. The
unit is ideal for both teaching and research.
Real time evaluation and computer interfaced
logging via Windows speed process comparisons.
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Direct
Steam Injection UHT System - FT74DI
Direct steam injection enables higher
temperatures to be reached faster and
dropped faster keeping product out of
the flavour and colour danger zone. The
FT74DI reaches up to 150°C at pressures
up to 9 bar and product can be held from
two seconds upwards. Throughput is up
to 20 litres (5 US gallons) per hour.
It can handle sauces, soups, condiments,
confectionary, dairy products, gelatine,
ice cream, pharmaceuticals and much more.
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Aseptic
Filling System - FT83
The Armfield FT83 is the most cost effective
solution for R&D departments to produce
sterile packaged samples with an excellent
shelf life. As well as a working chamber
with a controlled, clean environment,
the unit includes the facilities to allow
all the product paths to be sterilised
and for the filling to be controlled in
a simple manner.
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Homogenisation
Sub-System - FT90
awaiting data
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Miniature
Scale
HTST/UHT Mini Pilot System - FT94X
The Armfield FT94X HTST/UHT Mini Pilot
system extends the range of continuous
operation scaled-down units offered by
Armfield to 30-100 L/h. The unit combines
full flexibility – plate and tubular
heat exchanger options - with comprehensive
instrumentation demanded of research and
development equipment.
The FT94 is designed for operation as
both a stand-alone unit and also for seamless
integration into a full processing system
with the capability of aseptic packaging
of processed product.
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Carbonator/fillers
- FT102X
Armfield Limited announces the FT102X
Carbonator-Filler miniature-scale drinks
carbonator and filler for laboratory
development of carbonated beverages,
soft and alcoholic drinks where results
need to be recorded, reproduced and then
replicated on large scale plant.
The FT102X Carbonator-Filler allows
very small quantities of product (as
little as two litres) to be accurately
mixed, carbonated and bottled in glass
or PET bottles or canned. Precise control
over mixing and carbonating makes the
process quick and easy. With the clean
in place facility many formulations can
be tried in a short time.
When used with one of Armfield's miniature-scale
FT74 heat exchangers, researchers can
pasteurise or sterilise then carbonate
and can or bottle in the laboratory.
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Multifunction Laboratory Mixers - FT141/FT142
The new Armfield FT141 and FT142 are
versatile batch processing vessels, the
FT142 having UHT capability. They are
suitable for high shear mixing, dispersing,
homogenising, emulsifying, evaporation
and vacuum de-aerating..
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY – FT Series
PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES - DAIRY PRODUCTS
AND EDIBLE OIL PROCESSING |
Hammer/Beater
Mill - FT2
A hammer mill, that is safe to operate
and can be easily dismantled for cleaning.
Designed for general laboratory grinding
the bench-top unit is supplied with eight
perforated plate screens.
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Ribbon and Cone Blender - FT5
A bench-top stainless steel ribbon blender
with cone blender attachment. Variable
speed drive.
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Plate and Frame Filter Press - FT14
A small plate pack conveniently mounted
on a stainless steel framework, allows
cIear demonstration of mode of operation.
A selection of filter media is supplied.
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Disc Bowl Centrifuge - FT15
A self-contained centrifugal separator
demonstrates all aspects of cream/milk
separation. Instrumentation is provided
to measure varying bowl speeds and throughput
rate.
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Reverse Osmosis/Ultrafiltration Unit -
FT18
A small scale laboratory test unit allows
experimentation in the range of clarification
and concentration processes. The effect
of varying process parameters on membrane
separation performance can be demonstrated.
The unit is fully self-contained and has
a clean-in-place facility.
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY – FT Series
OTHER FOOD TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT |
Cheese Vat - FT20/20A
A stainless steel jacketed vat for production
of cheese by the traditional method. A
separate electrical console provides control
of paddle agitator speed, temperature
and pH indication. A data logging accessory
is available to display and store process
data on a PC.
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Cheese Vat - FT20-Mkll
An excellent example of a batch manufacturing
process illustrating modern industrial
methods and control techniques while implementing
a process which has been used for centuries.
It can be used to explore different methods
of cheese making, different recipes and
their effect on sensing perceptions. It
is supported by comprehensive student
and teacher instruction sheets giving
detailed explanations and operational
instructions.
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Butter Churn & Butter Making Accessories
- FT21/21A
Designed to process batches of cream
into butter by the traditional method.
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Miniature
Scale
Margarine and Shortening
Crystallizer - FT25BBP
Margarine
and Shortening Crystallizer - FT25BBP
The FT25BBP continuous margarine
and shortening crystallizer also handles
confectionery fillings and aerated products.
It incorporates one or two heat exchanger
barrels and a pinworker to vary the crystal
structure of the chilled product. Controllable
mutator speeds of up to 1,000rpm and the
built-in refrigeration system operates
down to -25degC. The unit is mounted on
a stainless steel waterproof cabinet which
houses all the services and the waterproof
membrane technology control panel gives
control over the process variables. Results
can be recorded to a PC and replicated
on industrial scale plant. The FT25 can
also be configured with a single heat
exchanger barrel and a pinworker
(FT25BP).
This system is available
in other configurations:
Continuous Ice Cream
Freezer - FT25BA
A self-contained unit designed
for producing and experimenting with ice-cream
mixes and frozen desserts, it is a replica
of the industrial process in miniature.
Product temperatures down to -6°C,
and overrun in excess of 200 per cent
possible with a nominal throughput of
10 litres/hour. Comprehensive instrumentation
and variable process conditions, make
this unit ideal for training, project
work or research
Combined Ice Cream/Margarine
system - FT25BBPA
The FT25BBPA has two barrels, one pinworker
plus air incorporation.
UHT System for Aseptic
Products - FT25BBB
Thermal processing of viscous food products,
simulating the industrial process, can
be demonstrated on this versatile unit.
A steam heated barrel and water cooled
barrel both have variable speed scraper
shafts and many processing conditions
can be simulated by varying the pressure,
holding time and flow rate.
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CentriPeel Centrifuge - FT27
The CentriPeel can process 11 litre batches
at up to 400G cutting the time needed
for gravity setting a liquid from several
hours to a few minutes.
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Oil Extraction Screw Press - FT28
A small capacity continuous press is
suitable for extracting edible oils from
a variety of oil bearing seeds.
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Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising
Unit - FT29
A floor standing, self contained unit
for a variety of solid/liquid extractions.
It is particularly suitable for 'leaching'
edible oil from oil bearing seeds, and
desolventising both the extracted solids
and the miscella.
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Spray Drier - FT30 MkIII
A bench top all-glass construction unit
allows continuous observation and measurement
of this rapid drying process.
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Fluidised Bed Drier - FT31
A range of materials from fine powders
to food particulates can be used on this
versatile laboratory scale unit.
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Drum Drier - FT32
A steam-heated, nip fed twin cylinder
roller drier.
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Vacuum Freeze Drier - FT33
A bench-top unit allows lyophisation
of heat sensitive materials. Fully self-contained,
including vacuum pump.
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Blast and Fluid Bed Freezer - FT36
A scaled-down insulated freezer cabinet
combines two industrial processes for
demonstration. Independent control of
the temperature and airflow on both tray
and fluid bed sections allows a variety
of conditions to be demonstrated.
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Neutraliser/Washer/Bleacher - FT66
A floor standing batch processing vessel
capable of carrying out the important
pre- and most post refining stages of
crude edible oils.
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Hydrogenation Unit - FT67
This floor standing unit allows efficient
gas - liquid mixing under controlled conditions
for 'hardening' of edible oils.
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Deodorising Unit - FT68
A vacuum steam distillation unit suitable
for the removal of fatty acids from edible
oils.
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Tall Form Spray Dryer FT80 Spray Chiller
FT81
A laboratory scale drier that can handle
very small amounts of product (2-7 litres
an hour). The functional properties of
the powders produced will be comparable
to those produced by large scale equipment.
Control and instrumentation make it supremely
flexible with operator control over pressures,
temperature and relative humidity. A fluid
bed cooler for second stage cooling of
high fat products being spray dried is
available.
A conversion kit can turn the FT80 into
the FT81 Tall Form Spray Chiller capable
of handling high fat products such as
bakery shortenings. The change can be
made in less than 30 minutes.
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Loop Hydrogenation Pilot Plant - FT87
Implements the pumped loop system of
agitation widely used in industrial scale
plants. In this way the system accurately
reproduces the performance of industrial
plants.
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Dual Purpose Hydrogenation and Interesterification
Plant - FT88
Similar to the FT87 with the added capablility
of being used for interesterification.
Can perform trans or intra esterification
of different oils and fats using sodium
methoxide as a catalyst.
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Benchtop Rapid Extractor - FT110
The Armfield FT110 Benchtop Rapid Extractor
is used to extract the active constituents
from small (1 litre) samples of materials.
The Armfield FT110 uses high pressure
and a combination of both static and
dynamic extraction phases to achieve
a rapid extraction of the active materials
with minimum degradation to the product.
In the dynamic phases, the solvent is
passed through the material providing
a forced percolation and agitation.
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Laboratory Scale Rapid Extractor - FT111
Ideally suited to product development
purposes, the Armfield FT111 Laboratory
Scale Rapid Extractor is used to extract
the active constituents from materials
in laboratory scale batch sizes.
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY – FT Series
FOOD TECHNOLOGY FOR SCHOOLS |
Cheese Vat - FT20-Mkll
An excellent example of a batch manufacturing
process illustrating modern industrial
methods and control techniques while implementing
a process which has been used for centuries.
It can be used to explore different methods
of cheese making, different recipes and
their effect on sensing perceptions. It
is supported by comprehensive student
and teacher instruction sheets giving
detailed explanations and operational
instructions.
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Plate Freezer - FT34 Mkll
This allows previously prepared and packed
products to be quick frozen using an industrial
freezing process. It illustrates the improvements
in taste and texture which are obtained
by achieving fast freezing times compared
with the slower domestic freezer.
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Laboratory Pasteuriser - FT75 (Economy
Model)
A modern high temperature/short time
(HTST) pasteuriser used in commercial
food production. It provides an excellent
classroom example of the 'production line'
approach to food manufacturing, complete
with associated systems and controls.
An optional interface device (FT75-90IFD)
is available to allow data to be logged
onto a PC using Windows.
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Armsoft Educator - CD-ROM - FT75-401
The principles of heat treatment for food
preservation are presented in a simple
and clear manner featuring a mix of explanation
and exercises - with help from some cartoon
bugs to add interest. The pasteurisation
process is discussed in detail, amply
illustrated with pictures, diagrams and
animations with specific consideration
being given to the operation of the Armfield
FT75 laboratory pasteuriser. Software
includes a student assignment mode based
on a number of different question styles.
The student gets immediate feedback with
reinforcement of the basic message.
There is also a CD-ROM for the FT34 MkII
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Armfield
Software
Armfield equipment can usually be connected
to a PC running Windows via an interface
device. The software is designed to run
exclusively on Armfield machines and is
aimed at allowing students and teachers
to get the maximum benefit from time spent
in the laboratory.
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