Food & Beverage Asia June/July 2020

56 FIRST LOOKS
Yamato Scale
Yamato Scale develops TSDW series of semi-automatic
multi-head weighers
Yamato Scale has developed the TSDW
series, its semi-automatic table-top
dataweigh which is designed for producing
fixed weight food packages.
The TSDW series is equipped
with IP65 wash-down function
for non-pressurised hosedown
cleaning, and features
a space-saving design.
Besides labour savings, work
efficiency is also enhanced as
the weighing solution discharges
the combination of product as
one group. For ease of operation,
the TSDW series is fitted with a beltconveyor
system that utilises a small
drop to minimise damage to delicate and
fragile. For instance, the system allows for
the gentle handling of products such as
mushrooms, fresh fruits and vegetables,
meat, seafood, and poultry.
Yamato Scale’s TSDW series is
available in two models – TSDW-205W
and TSDW-206W.
The main computer calculates the desired
combination in a fraction of a second, and
activates the conveyor belt in the relevant
weighing units. The targeted product
amount is then forwarded for packaging.
Equipped with 12 weighing units, the
TSDW-205W features a combination speed
of 20-25wpm, and is available with flat
and V-shaped conveyor.
As for TSDW-206W, the semi-automatic
multi-head weigher has access to
14 weighing units, and features a
combination speed of 20-35wpm.
Also available with flat and V-shaped
conveyor, the net weight for flat and
V-shaped conveyor is 220kg and 230kg
respectively. ■
Baker Perkins
Baker Perkins unveils new continuous low-output confectionery system
Baker Perkins has introduced a
continuous ServoForm Mini cooking
and depositing line in response
to demand for a 50kg/hr system
with the efficiency of automatic
operation. The ServoForm Mini
range comprises batch and
continuous options for both
cooking and depositing.
The continuous option incorporates
a JellyCook batch or Turbofilm Mini
continuous cooker with a ServoForm Mini
continuous depositor and cooling tunnel in
a line. The system can produce functional
pectin jellies or medicated hard candies, as
well as confectionery including toffees and
lollipops. It is designed for low-volume,
high-value production environments; or
to produce short runs and large batches
for research, product development and
test marketing purposes. Based on Baker
Perkins’ ServoForm depositing technology,
Mini depositors have the same
specifications as the
full-size equivalent for
precise scale-up.
A choice of batch
or continuous
integrated cooking
Baker Perkins’ systems is offered
Turbofilm Mini cooker
to meet product
flexibility and output requirements. Either
will work with the continuous ServoForm
Mini depositing line.
The JellyCook is a batch cooker comprising
weighing, mixing and cooking in an
integrated system for gelatine, pectin
and hard candy confectionery syrups. It
can readily be used to feed a continuous
depositor, and comes into its own when
small batches are needed. The cooker
washes out automatically after each 30kg
batch to prevent cross-contamination, and
each batch can be different. This matches
the flexibility of the ServoForm Mini batch
depositor where a different mould set can
be used for each batch, but would also be
the option for a continuous line producing
short runs of multiple stock keeping units
(SKUs).
The Turbofilm Mini is an integrated
continuous cooking system for gelatine,
pectin and hard candy. Continuous
dissolving and cooking bring the
advantages of high efficiency, low waste
and low energy use, as well as ease of
operation to production of longer runs.
The JellyCook and Turbofilm are both
designed for addition of active ingredients,
colours and flavours. They may be added
proportionately to a weighed quantity of
cooked syrup in a reservoir tank or in-line
using a continuous dosing and mixing
system. ■
FOOD & BEVERAGE ASIA JUNE / JULY 2020