Ultrasonic spray food coater

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On July 16, 2007, Sono-Tek announced the release of a new pilot plant scale ultrasonic spray coating system: The Universal Food Coater.

This new versatile equipment was developed in response to specific requests from food manufacturers that observed the advantages of Sono-Tek's uniform, low flow, ultrasonic spraying capabilities at our laboratory in a batch mode. These manufacturers are interested in investigating further these benefits in a continuous, pilot plant scale manufacturing capacity.

The Universal Food Coater is equipped with six independently controlled non-clogging ultrasonic atomizing nozzles, mounted in a fashion allowing complete 360 degree coverage of the food target, at a range of liquid flow rates. The unit is equipped with a variable width, variable speed conveyor, allowing the flexibility for testing independently and/or in-line with other manufacturing equipment. These features make the system ideal for optimization of low flow spray coating processes for R&D and small production capacity needs.

The Universal Food Coater is of particular importance to product and process developers in the areas of antimicrobial protection of baked goods, fresh cut produce, dairy and meat products, and for the application of low dose nutriceuticals, herbal extracts and natural flavors directly onto the surface of food products.