Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 23 2019 | Page 39

The machine is manually loaded with Safety status is also displayed, and a Subsequent product trials confirmed the frozen Seafood Mousse slabs, and an manual cut and manual conveyor index suitability of the process, and Telsonic integral indexing conveyor system, testing function is available to assist with were also able to propose a simple, complete with drive belt, stainless steel set-up. efficient and cost effective solution to adjustable product guides and sensors, ensure accurate and repeatable product positioning prior to cutting. Control and safety circuits comprise of a palm start, emergency stop and reset, and the machine includes full safety the application. More information on TELSONIC’s ultrasonic systems for food cutting and portioning can be found HERE. The ultrasonic cutting process and guarding, manufactured from stainless conveyor synchronisation are all steel box section with hinged access Telsonic UK offer a comprehensive range controlled via a Siemens PLC & mini HMI doors and clear polycarbonate infill of ultrasonic modules and systems for mounted in an IP65 rated control cabinet. panels. a variety of plastic and metal welding, Password protected functions on the HMI Side protection at the conveyor area include: auto cut sequences which set out includes flap guards with safety the ultrasonic cut recipe, number of slices interlocks. required, first cut slice offset and slice width. Telsonic were selected for this project, following an initial enquiry by Blue Earth Foods at a trade show. cutting, sealing, cut’n’seal, food cutting, sieving and cleaning applications within a wide range of industries. Telsonic www.telsonic.com FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 39