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FOOD PROCESSING

Key Technology Introduces New Enhancements

for Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

“Our Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems
have set the industry standard for decades.
As the market leader, we’re always devel-
oping new ways to improve our popular,
field-proven equipment to optimize it for
the modern age,” said Jack Lee, Duravant
Group President - Food Sorting and Han-
dling Solutions. “By advancing our tech-
nology, we o!er our customers the very
Key Technology (“Key”), a member of best solutions for solving current as well
Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solu- as future production challenges.”
tions group, introduces new features for
their Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems. New grooved rollers on the SSR facilitate
This versatile family, which includes the the same high throughput as traditional
Precision Size Grader (PSG), Rotary Size SSRs but with more precise product grad-
Grader (RSG) and Sliver Sizer Remover ing. PSGs retrofitted with the new grooved
(SSR), enables vegetable, potato and fruit rollers achieve the same high precision as An updated cover for the PSG, RSG and
processors and packers to mechanically traditional PSGs but with higher product SSR features a new singular latch mecha-
size and grade product while removing separation e#ciency. Ideal for wet potato nism instead of bolts, allowing easier access
small pieces, debris and other targeted strips and other cuts, with more applica- to the drive system, adjustment system
material. Available with newly optimized tions in development, the grooved rollers and bearings for cleaning and maintenance.
rollers, Lubed for Life bearings and drive are available as an option on new SSRs Additionally, perforations on the side of
covers, Key’s Rotary Sizing and Grading and as a field upgrade for installed SSRs the cover provide better visibility while
Systems improve product quality control, and PSGs. the cover is closed and enable an operator
increase yield, maximize sanitation and re- New Lubed for Life bearings, now stand- to spray through the perforations during
duce maintenance. ard on Key’s PSG, RSG and SSR and available routine cleanings.
for retrofitting, include a permanently-lu- Key’s Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems
bricated stainless-steel insert and new- are available in widths from 61 to 201 cm
ly-developed blue polymer housing made (2 to 6.6 ") and can achieve capacities less
from EC1935-compliant material. Inside than 1.8 metric tons (4,000 lbs) to more
the bearing is an oil-saturated polymer than 20.4 metric tons (45,000 lbs) per
material – as the bearings run, heat is hour. All systems are 100 percent met-
generated, which activates the polymer ric. Featuring on-the-fly tuning, no pinch
and lubricates the bearing. Unlike traditional points, self-cleaning stainless-steel rollers
bearings that require the regular application and sealed stainless-steel bearings, these
of grease, the new Lubed for Life bearings systems help customers enhance product
improve sanitation, reduce maintenance quality and increase yield while reducing
and maximize durability. maintenance and improving sanitation.

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LINEAGE EXPANDS NEW ZEALAND COLD-

STORAGE NETWORK WITH NEW TAURIKO FACILITY

Lineage ,one of the world’s leading tem- the Port of Tauranga was one of the many
perature-controlled industrial REIT and in- advantages of building the world-class fa-
tegrated solutions providers, has o#cially cility, located at at 15 Anianiku Place, in
opened a new next-generation cold-stor- Tauriko.
age facility in Tauranga, New Zealand. “With our new facility less than 20km
“We’re very proud to grow our network from one of the country’s largest ports, we
in New Zealand to meet the needs of our are well-positioned to continue delivering
customers in this market,” Lineage Pres- excellence in supply chain solutions and In line with Lineage’s commitment to
ident for Asia Pacific, Brooke Miller said. serve our customers in the region,” Mr. sustainability, energy e#ciency was a
“With over 3 million cubic feet of space, Moniz said. central consideration in the construction
and more than 16,000 pallet positions, the “This strategic expansion further of the project. The warehouse is equipped
Tauriko facility is a significant expansion of strengthens Lineage’s o!ering to our with a rainwater harvesting system for re-
our operations In New Zealand.” customers across the country, providing frigeration condensing, rapid doors on all
Lineage Regional Vice President for New exporters with access to a leading global chambers to minimize temperature fluctu-
ations, and features an 890kW solar array
Zealand, Guy Moniz, said the access to network.” for power generation.

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