Industrial Processing Equipment

Types of Laptops

Laptops are portable computers with many benefits over desktop computers, including its portability of course, easy storage and the fact that it is battery-powered so it will not be affected during a power outage for at least a couple of hours.

Laptops can be classified according to their weight, from the desktop replacement (more than 5kg), to the mainstream (3-5kg), thin-and-light (2-4 kg), ultraportable (less than 2kg), and the netbook (less than 1 kg). The netbooks are designed to be incredibly light and portable, and to be used mostly for internet access. As a result, they are not a high-performing device and the keyboard and screen can be cramped.

Ultraportables are often used by frequent flyers, with screen dimensions of 10 – 12 inches and much better performance. However they do not typically come with features such as large hard drives or extra ports. Thin-and-light laptops have larger screens (13-15 inches) and keyboards, and a good compromise between size and performance for both students and business people. The performance generally depends on the price you are willing to pay. Over time the distinctions between these three will probably become blurred as technology progresses to become thinner and faster.

Mainstream laptops aren’t particularly thin or light, offer more features and better comfort with 15-17 inch screens and larger keyboards. Finally a desktop replacement will give you the same power as desktop computers but are not really designed to be used on the go everyday, especially with a battery life of less than 3 hours. However it can be useful for occasional trips or for those who move every couple of months.

Computer Trolleys

Whether you have a netbook or a desktop replacement, it is important to store them safely. Especially useful for schools and other education institutions, laptop or computer trolleys will store laptops safety and charge them at the same time.  As they are mobile, the trolleys can also be used to transport laptops from storage to classrooms, with large rear wheels to maneuver stairs and wheel locking bolt to prevent it rolling off.

Pasteurisation

Pasteurisation, a process created by Louis Pasteur and Claude Bernard in 1864, slows the rate of microbial growth in food. Originally devised to stop wine and beer from going sour, it is now used in a large range of foods and liquids, including apple cider, milk, soy sauce, eggs, canned food, vinegar, cream, maple syrup, cheese, crabs and almonds. The standards vary according to which product is being sterilised, but in general it aims to destroy yeasts, mold, spoilage bacteria and common pathogenic heat-resistant organisms.

Pasteurisation equipmentinvolves sterilisation machines that perform heating and cooling functions. Process Systems Services Pty Ltd offers equipment for continuous pasteurisation of liquids and pasteurisation tunnels for bottles and jars. These are built to the highest European and International standards with stainless steel. This means their equipment meets the stringent requirements of the food and drink industries, as well as excellent reliability and performance. It also allows easy maintenance and cleaning.

Pasteurisation Processes

There are three main types of pasteurisation processes used. The first is High Temperature/Short Time treatment (HTST), the second is Extended Shelf Life treatment (ESL), and the last is Ultra-High Temperature treatment (UHT). HTST involves heating the liquid product between 55° and 70° C for 15-20 seconds. ESL involves a microbial filtration step and lower temperatures. UHT heats the liquid at a temperature exceeding 135°C for 1 0r 2 seconds. The idea is to heat the liquid to destroy harmful bacteria without changing the composition, flavor or nutritive value of the product. As a result the shelf life of the product is extended without fermentation, for example milk that has been treated with the UHT method has a shelf life of about 6 to 9 months. Another type of pasteurisation that has been developed more recently included flash pasteurisation, which involves shorter exposure to higher temperatures.

Removals and Relocations

Changing locations, whether houses, businesses or warehouses can be very stressful. This is especially the case when moving valuable equipment and supplies, whether in-house or to new premises, or even simply re-arranging the existing premises to install new equipment.

Industrial removals require planning and forethought to organise how the relocation will take place, taking into consideration the nature of the equipment (size, weight, dimensions, stability, fragility), the new location (floor plans, dimensions), and accessibility (how will you get your equipment inside?). You then have to consider if other production units have to remain in operation during the project, how you will achieve this, or how much the downtime will cost. Finally you will need to take into account safety issues, including meeting all Occupational Health and Safety regulations during the transition period. Through conducting a feasibility study, analysing the different costs and benefits associated with your options when relocating, the easiest, quickest and safest way to accomplish the task can be determined.

Industrial relocations may need the assistance of professional industrial removalists, to not only arrange transport and suitable equipment for moving, but also to undertake project planning, feasibility studies and OH&S suitability.

Relocation Equipment

For moving large or cumbersome equipment, Process Systems Services can organise forklift trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and trucks as required. As experienced removalists they can ensure that your equipment will arrive safely through professional packing and transportation techniques.

The forklift truck was developed in the 1920s, and comes in many different varieties catering for different weights and sizes, such as the hand pallet, the rider low lift truck, towing tractor and rider tractor. A boom lift (also known as a cherry picker) consists of a platform or bucket at the end of a hydraulic lifting system, often mounted on the back of a truck. Scissor lifts are another type of aerial work platform that provides access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas usually at heights.