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Mercer Technologies
The Mercer Group of companies have operated successfully
for 120 years supplying quality products and solutions to
customers worldwide.
Mercer Technologies is one of three Mercer business units
operating from New Zealand.
Building on stainless steel know-how and expertise, and an
eye for innovation, the Mercer Technologies business unit is
focused on enhancing the growing technology flair within the
Mercer Group.
In co-operation with customers, Mercer Technologies designs,
develops and supplies equipment and solutions for the Health
Care, Food Processing and Material Handling sectors, under
the internationally renowned brands of AICO, Mercer and
BetaVac.
Under the Mercer Medical brand, Infection Control equipment
is manufactured and distributed. The product range includes
Autoclave/Sterilizers utilising the state-of-the-art M3
controller and a range of Coral Washer/Disinfectors.
The focus for Mercer Technologies now, is on market
development in Australasia and elsewhere and the
development of new products to compliment our existing
range.
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Contents
About Mercer Technologies 2
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PACKAGING
Erectors 4
Lidders / Closers 6
BetaVac Vacuum Packer 8
BetaVac RV1800
Carton Ejectors, Cheese Slicers, 10
Cheese Block Returns, Conveying
PROCESSING
Meat Compactors & Stuffers, Pelt Spreader 12
Process Vessels / Cookers 14
INNOVATION
Mercer PV Valve 16
Research & Development 17
Mercer Stainless 18
Mercer Medical & Mercer Building Products 19
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MULTI TRAY ERECTOR
CARTON/CASE ERECTORS
Mercer Technologies now has acomprehensive range of carton erectors,carton lidders/closers, carton loaders andautomatic packaging equipment suitablefor the Australasian and other internationalmarkets.
If reliability, speed, labour reductions,return on investment and acceptablepayback timing are required, look at thecarton erectors, carton lidders/closers,carton loaders bearing the AiCO brand,designed, manufactured, supplied andsupported by Mercer Technologies.
Carton erectors from Mercer Technologiesare precision designed, engineered and
manufactured from stainless steel with some industrial nyloncomponents. Carton erectors can be servo-operated withelectronic size changing.
Low, medium and high volume carton/case erectors can satisfya variety of applications, from entry level carton erectorsproviding 10 cartons per minute to equipment providing over25 cartons per minute for high-speed, high-productionapplications.
The machines are compact and space saving, fully automatic,incorporates a high speed hot-melt glue applicator andcombines simplicity of use with flexibility. The flexibility ofthe erector is such that a number of options are available forthe magazines supplying the cardboard blanks, both withrespect to the quantity of different magazines and location onthe erector.
The machines are easy to operate and depending on the model,may adjust easily for different carton sizes. The compactdesigns allow easy installation into a new or existingproduction line.
Working closely with all our customers needs, we strive toachieve a total packaging solution.
Features• Proven carton erecting speeds• Hot-melt glue seal• Ease of operation and maintenance• Delivers reliable and consistent productivity• Heavy duty construction and top quality components
ensure a long term return on investment
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HIGH SPEED TRAY ERECTOR
Ideal for applications requiring medium volumes oftrays at constant supply speeds. Options includeautomatic pallet replacement attachment forinfeeding of new blanks. Machine uses blanks directfrom pallets.
Features include small footprint and AiCO reliability.
Speed: Up to 30 per minute
Options: Automatic pallet feeder to enablecontinuous production. Variations arepossible for hot melt glue system and PLCcontrol system.
TRAY ERECTOR - Junior
FOR ERECTING TRAYS AT MODERATE SPEEDS.A TWO STAGE LINE FOR ERECTING DOUBLEFOLDED (and glued) CORNER POST TRAYS.
Ideal for applications requiring low volumesof erected trays. All folding and gluing iscarried out on the AiCO erector. No pre-gluingor folding required.
Cartons of multiple heights can be erectedautomatically at will and withoutadjustment. Features include automaticability to erect variable heights and AiCO reliability.
Speed: Up to 20 per minute.
Options: Carton exit conveyor. Variations are possible forhot melt glue system and PLC control system.
2 STAGE ERECTOR
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Lidders / Closers
FROZEN LIDDER
The Frozen Lidder is a specialised machinedesigned and manufactured by MercerTechnologies for meat processing plants to lidbulk frozen meat packaged in cartons.
Ideal for applications requiring medium volumesof lidded cartons of bulk frozen meat and/or frozen primalsand/or chilled primals
The Machine operation is an automatic application of lid tocarton, for one of the lowest cost packaging solutions. Themachine will lid all cartons of a common base size. It uses a hotmelt glue to attach a lid securely to a carton. The process is aseries of fully automatic operations, the machine automaticallypositions, raises, lids, and lowers the lidded carton ready fordispatch.
Typically a 50mm lip is used on the lid. If two magazines areused, the correct lid is selected and glued to the tray.
Advantages of the Frozen Lidder:• Small foot print.• Up to 18 Cartons a minute.• Better and Safer Carton Handing
MAGAZINES One or Two
PRODUCTION RATE 15 - 20 cycles per minute
INFEED Straight with carton stop to control , cartonfeed Short side leading
OUTFEED Straight
SAFETY Compliance to AS4024 The machine will bemanufactured to comply with AS4024-cat 4minimum safety standards,with 3rd partycompliance certification.
Power Supply 415v - 3 phase + N + E, 30 amps rating
Air Supply 90 p.s.i. @ 30 c.f.m dry constant supply
GLUE SYSTEM Nordson ProBlue 10, with type H207 glueguns for continuous bead.
ELECTRICAL Compliance to AS/NZ 3000
PLC AB Platform
OPERATOR PANEL AB Panel view
PHOTOCELL SWITCHES 18mm Stainless Steel IFM / OMRONphotocells switches, 24v DC PNP switchingfor input wiring
PROXIMITY SWITCHES 18mm Stainless Steel IFM / OMRONproximity switches, 24v DC PNP switchingfor input wiring
PNEUMATICS Festo to ISO standard where applicable,with air supply via the clients factorysupply to a receiver on the lidder, c/wwater trap.Festo plug reed switches, 24vDC PNP switching for input wiring
ELECTRICAL MOTORS SEW motor / gearboxes
VSD DRIVES Omron VSD’s
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Lidders / Closers
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Ideal for applications requiring medium volumes of closedcartons on demand. Cartons can be of solid fibre or corrugatedboard. Carton top can have variable overlap.
Features include proven design, small footprint and AiCOreliability.
Speed: Up to 15 per minute
Options: Variations are possible for hot melt glue systemand PLC control system. Solid fibre handlingdetailing.
CHILLED LIDDER
For lidding cartons of bulk chilled meat and /orchilled primals. Ideal for applications requiringmedium volumes of lidded cartons on demand.Typically a 50mm lip is used on the lid. Optionsinclude automatic blank stack feeder attachment/magazine for infeeding of new blanks. Multiplemagazines for lid selection is avaialble. Lidder hassmall footprint.
Speed: Up to 24 cycles per minuteOptions: Lid blank stackfeeder, lid magazine
select on - or bypass - based on colour,height or bar code. Up to 10 magazinescan be fitted. Variations are possible forhot melt glue system and PLC controlsystem.
SIMPLE LIDDERFor lidding cartons of bulk product
Ideal for applications requiring medium volumes of liddedcartons on demand.
Options include automatic blank stack feeder attachment forin-feeding of new blanks. Typically a 50mm lip is used on thelid. If two magazines are used, the correct lid is selected andglued to the tray.
Features include small footprint and AiCO reliability.
Speed: Up to 18 per minuteOptions: Lid blank stack-feeder, lid magazine select on - or
bypass - based on colour, height or bar code.Variations are possible for hot melt glue systemand PLC control system.
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BetaVac™ Vacuum Packer
Originally manufactured in 1970 to vacuum pack 14” longx 11” wide x 7” high x 20Kg cheese blocks for the dairyindustry in New Zealand. Reliable vacuum chambertechnology was almost non-existent when the firstBetaVac was tested. As PLC and HMI technology hasadvanced over the years, BetaVac’s features have beenimproved and ultimately refined to the market leader ithas become today. Over 150 BetaVac vacuum packagingmachines are now installed in cheese making plantsthroughout the world. The BetaVac is fast becoming theindustry standard.
• All BetaVac’s can be supplied aseither a left hand or right handedmachine.
• All models have water cooled andheight adjustable seal bars andanvils. To minimise downtime a spareseal bar is supplied with eachmachine.
• The BetaVac requires a 630 m3/hrvacuum pump which can be suppliedon request.
SEVEN MODELS HANDLE A VARIETY OF THROUGHPUTS AND WITH VARYING DEGREES OF AUTOMATIONFull reburbishments and upgrades available.
Mk2 PLUS SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER502 PLUS PLUS H PLUS T PLUS TH
Product placing Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
LH or RH feed Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Evacuation operation Adj. Timer Time/Vac Time/Vac Time/Vac Time/Vac Time/Vac Time/Vac
Seal operation Adj. Timer Time/Temp Time/Temp Time/Temp Time/Temp Time/Temp Time/Temp
Anvil height Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable
Seal bar height Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable
Spare seal bar Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Gussetted bags per cycle 3 4 5 5 5 5 5
Layflat bags per cycle (width mm) 2 x 500 2 x 400 3 x 500 3 x 522 3 x 522 3 x 530 3 x 530
Water cooled seal bar Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sealed edge conveyor belt Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Allen Bradley PLC ML 1500 ML 1500 ML 1500 ML 1500 ML 1500 ML 1500 ML 1500
Allen Bradley operator interface PV300 PV550 PV550 PV550 PV550 PV550 PV550
Belt tensioner Manual Elec/Pneu Elec/Pneu Elec/Pneu Elec/Pneu Elec/Pneu Elec/Pneu
Approx. cycles per minute* 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Max. product height (mm) 200 200 200 200 235 200 235
No. of seal bars and anvils 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
*Dependent on vacuum pump size and distance from machine
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BetaVac™ RV 1800
The Revolutionary BetaVac RV-SeriesVacuum Packing Machine –Preliminary Information
The market has dictated the need for asmall-footprint, all stainless-steel vacuumpacking machine suitable for small meatcuts, pickled meats and specialty foodproducts. The BetaVac RV1800 is the firstmodel to be developed, having an 1800mmdiameter turntable with four packingchambers, designed to vacuum pack lambcuts, and specialty food products such aspickled meats and cheeses.
The RV 1800 is engineered for consistent package quality, quick and simple productchangeovers, flexibility and low maintenance.
The uniqueness and innovative design lends itself to be adapted for larger products, higherthroughput and can accommodate gas flushing. (Patent Application No. 541001)
Technical Data
Max Product Size: Length 400mm x Width 280mm x Height 170mm
Max Bag Width: 300mm
Seal bar: Length: 400mm, Height: 50mm with Betavac twin sealing element
Machine Dimensions: Length 2.1 m x Width 1.9 m x Height 1.9 m
Weight: 1200kg
Electrical Supply: 230VAC 50Hz, single phase, 8 Amps
Compressed Air: 150 l/min at 6 Bar
Vacuum Supply** : 630 m3/h backing pump, 2000 m3/h boost pump located at the RV1800
** depending on location and size of vacuum pump
Features Benefits
Small footprint Reduction in floor space requirements
All stainless steel design Long life and corrosion resistant
Multiple packing chambers Higher throughputs
BetaVac™ Sealing technology Proven technology in use worldwide
Packing rates up to 20 packs/min* Higher efficiencies
Only one operator required for loading Lower costs
Machine parameters programmable via colour Fast and easy program changes for consistentoperation screen results
* depending on distance to backing pump and product moisture content
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Carton Ejectors, Cheese Cutters/Slicers
CARTON REJECTSYSTEM - WEIGHTCONTROL
The divert system isoperated when acarton is over orunderweight bypreviously determinedparameters. The datais obtained via barcode which is readjust prior to the divert.The divert will depositthe carton onto aplatform which isoperated by a rod-lesscylinder and lowersthe carton then ejectsit onto a rejectconveyor. Theplatform then returns to its position alongside the conveyor.
CHEESE CUTTERS / SLICERS
Mercer designed and manufactured cheese cutters for alltypes of cheeses, from segmenting soft cheese wheels, slicingprocessed cheese, and cutting 20Kg blocks into various sizes.
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Cheese Block Return and Block WeighScale / TurnerCHEESE BLOCK WEIGH SCALE /TURNER
This machine was developed to resolvean ergonomic issue for production staffat a Cheese plant, where theproduction staff check the weight ofthe 20kg cheese block after it hasexited the blockformer, and the blockthen has to be turned to orientatecorrectly to proceed to a automatedbag gussettor, for the neck of the bagto be gusseted prior to being sealed inthe BetaVac packaging machine. Thismachine has eliminated the need forthe production staff to manipulatephysically one step of the 20kg block.At a production rate of up to 8 tonnes per hour, this is asignificant weight lifting reduction for the production staff.
CHEESE BLOCK RETURN SOLUTION
Mercer Technologies ability to offer customerssolutions to assist them is confirmed again in thedesign and manufacture of a 20Kg cheese blockreturn. Cheese blocks that are rejected or taken outof the process line for a number of reasons, can nowbe re-processed. The block is returned to the cheeseline by being extruded through the cheese blockreturn system supplied by Mercer Technologies.
CONVEYORS
Mercer Technologies can design and provide fullengineering and fabrication solutions for the mostcomplex materials handling and conveying challenge.
For packaging systems requiring total lineperformance and systems to handle a full range ofproducts.
Conveyors designed for food handling conditions and / or forwet conditions. Full system design, installation and commisionservice.
Conveyor types are: Fabric belt, plastic cleat belt, belt drivenrollers, rubber band driven rollers, gravity roller, accunulationtype. Features include proven design and AiCO reliability.
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Meat Compactors
MEAT COMPACTORFOR COMPACTING MEAT-IN-CARTON PRIOR TO FREEZING
Application: The meatcompactor is for compactingof meat in cartons so thatpacked carton is flat forlidding, freezing and shipping.Is used in conjunction withMercer Technologies Liddingmachines
Benefits include up to 70more cartons per 20 ft.container, reducedrequirement for storagestillages, better and safercarton handling, enhancedstacking and safety forproducer and end user.
PRODUCTION RATE 15 cycles per minute
INFEED Straight with carton stop to control , carton feedShort side leading
OUTFEED Straight
SAFETY Compliance to AS4024 The machine will bemanufactured to comply with AS4024-cat 4minimum safety standards,with 3rd partycompliance certification.
Power Supply 415v - 3 phase + N + E, 30 amps rating
Air Supply 90 p.s.i. @ 30 c.f.m dry constant supply
ELECTRICAL Compliance to AS/NZ 3000
PLC OMRON / AB Platform
OPERATOR PANEL OMRON / AB Panel view
PHOTOCELL SWITCHES 18mm Stainless Steel IFM / OMRON photocellsswitches, 24v DC PNP switching for input wiring
PROXIMITY SWITCHES 18mm Stainless Steel IFM / OMRON proximityswitches, 24v DC PNP switching for input wiring
PNEUMATICS Festo to ISO standard where applicable. Festo plugreed switches, 24v DC PNP switching for inputwiring
ELECTRICAL MOTORS SEW motor / gearboxes
VSD DRIVES Omron VSD’s
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MEAT STUFFERUsed for “stuffing” or filling ofmeat products into “sausage” formfor insertion into plastic wrappers
• All stainless steel constructionfor hygienic requirements.
• Pneumatically operated with variouscontrol options.
• As an option the meat stuffer can bemounted on table.
Meat Stuffers
Pelt SpreaderPELT MEASUREMENT AND GRADINGSYSTEM
AiCO Pelt Spread and Measure System machinedesigned and manufactured by Mercer Technologiesis an electro-mechanical machine that spreads andmeasures the area and thickness of lamb/sheeppelts. The Pelt Spread and Measure System operatesat a rate of approximately 10 pelts per minute. Thearea of the individual pelts is displayed on the‘Message Display’ after the pelt is scanned. Theoperator grades the pelt, then selects the grade bystriking the appropriate switch on the machine, thearea along with its grade is then displayed on the ‘MessageDisplay’ and can be logged in the system database. Both thetotal area of all pallets of pelts and the total area of thedifferent grades of pallets including pelts processed in aperiod or shift arerecorded. Records areupdated to aDatabase from wherethe information canbe further utilised orcommunicated to endcustomers.
PELT SPREADERBENEFITS
• Automatic and Accurate Pelt Area and ThicknessMeasurement
• Grading of up to 10 Pelts per minute• Identification of Pelt Imperfections• Application of Tags with barcodes capturing the Pelt
information• Tracking and counting of Pelts from Barcodes
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Cookers / Process Vessels
MERCER PROCESS VESSELS
Forr more than 50 years Mercer have been working with foodprocessing industries designing, developing andmanufacturing a range of varied and specialised processing,mixing and cooking vessels. Building on the combinedexpertise of Mercer Stainless, Mercer Medical and MercerTechnologies and the continuous evolution of the hygienicfood processing industries has resulted in Mercer compiling afull range of process vessels.
The products illustrated are an indication of the diverse rangeof vessels available. All vessels are manufactured to meet thehighest quality engineering standards and are in accordancewith regulatory pressure vessel code requirements. Pressurevessels manufactured recently range from pressures of fullvacuum to 3,000 kPa and from temperatures of -200 degreesCelsius to 700 degrees Celsius and from sizes of 100 kilogramsto 30,000 kilograms.
Mercer Technologies can offer a complete range of processsolutions from design and supply of stand alone products to acomplete engineered system with installation, commissioning,calibration and validation. In collaboration with customers andbased on the process, latest control technology, and stainlessfabrication know-how, Mercer Technologies can design andmanufacture custom made systems to suite specific customerand process requirements.
COOKING PANS, VACUUM COOKERS, COOK/CHILLCOOKERS AND COOKING KETTLES
Used in the food, dairy, confectionary and beverage industrieswhere cooking and cooling of the product is required. Frombasic cooking pans, self generating steam jacketed pans tosophisticated vacuum cookers or cook-chill systems can bedesigned and supplied by Mercer Technologies.
Cooking pans, cookers and or cooking kettles can be suppliedwith:i) various tank bottoms from flat pitched, cone or dished
bottoms.ii) various tank tops fully open, hinged covers or domed tops
(either manual or fully automatic) andiii) can be supplied with steam jackets either self generating or
from an external steam supply. All steam control,reticulation and regulation can be supplied by MercerTechnologies including the steam generators or boilers.
Agitation configurations can vary from;i) standard squirrel cage,ii) scraper blade,iii) heavy products scraper blade,iv) total sweep,v) self clean,vi) tumble cook/chill agitators.
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Cookers / Process Vessels
CHEESE COOKERS
• Mercer manufactured steamheated cookers and blendersfor the food industry.
• Full rotary screw, ribbonflights and combinations canbe accommodated.
• 200Kg batch cookers to 5000litre blenders made to order.
• All stainless steelconstruction
• CE mark.
RETORTS ANDAUTOCLAVES
Used in the food, dairy,pharmaceutical and beverageindustries where processing,cooling and sterilization of theproduct is required. From basicautoclaves or retorts, self generating steam jacketedretorts to sophisticated steam and water sprayoverpressure retorts systems can be designedand supplied by Mercer Technologies.
AUTOMATION & CONTROL
The automation and control system for thecooking kettles can be based on a stand-aloneentry level micro-controller or alternatively canbe up-scaled right up to an industrial computerutilising the latest state of the art model freeadaptive control software.
At the high end utilising industrial computers all theparameters of the process can be automated, communicatedvia a network and the data viewed and stored remotely.
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All process information such as the endlessamounts of ingredients and recipes can becontrolled, modified, verified and validatedboth locally and remotely. Diagnostics ofthe process, parameters, failures andbreakdowns are available both locally andremotely.
PV VALVE - Patent No. 331111
A unique, first of it’s kind valve in the world, that deliversventing, vacuum protection, over-pressure protection and overfill protection for tankers or static silos.
The Mercer PV valve offers protection against normal volumechanges during transportation and routine operation. Itprovides pressure and vacuum protection of tanks and vesselsin potential failure situations and in addition offers protectionfrom overfilling should an already full tank continue to beoverfilled. The valve also offers a solution to the problem of onroad leakage caused by product surge because of theincorporation of a dwell time in the pressure relief.
The PV valve design has been further enhanced by the designand development of a patented filter kit to EU6 level that canbe retrofitted to existing valves. This allows for the protection
of transported food products, avoiding the possibility ofthe ingress of contaminated airflow especially whilst intransit.
All Mercer PV valves are able to be fitted with an internalCIP system. For those installations where the CIP pipeheader is inside the tank, cleaning is available throughthe addition of a directional cleaning jet positionedimmediately under the valve. External pipe work is easilyconnected to the valve via a teflon tube.
Above: PV Valve with EU6 Filter mountedon milk tankerTop: Standard PV Valves (without filters)
Feature PV-A6O PV-A6OEU PV-M3 PV-A3CAllows air equalisation during filling & emptying Yes Yes Yes YesActuated to reduce stress under normal filling & emptying conditions Yes Yes No YesNormal position without actuation Open Open N/A ClosedSight Rod shows valve position Yes Yes Yes YesExternal connection to CIP system 8mm nylon 8mm nylon N/A 6mm nylonOver filling protection Yes Yes Yes YesDwell time to eliminate on-road leakage through product surge Yes Yes Yes YesAir actuation supply connection 6mm dia. 6mm dia. N/A 6mm dia.Air actuation supply pressure (minimum) 60 kPa 60kPa N/A 60 kPaCIP Yes Yes No NoEU6 filtration No Yes No No
Specification PV-A6O PV-A6OEU PV-M3 PV-A3CConstruction material 316 stainless 316 stainless 316 stainless 316 stainlessSealing piston material UHMW UHMW UHMW UHMWDesign fill rate 2 000l/min 2 000l/min 500l/min 500l/minDesign discharge rate 2 000l/min 2 000l/min 500l/min 500l/minVacuum protection -3.5 kPa -3.5 kPa -3.5 kPa -3.5 kPaOver pressure protection 35 kPa 35 kPa 35 kPa 35 kPaHeight 270mm 270mm 117mm 252mmFitting required on tanker 150mm RJT male 120mm RJT male 76mm RJT male 76mm RJT maleCIP requirements @ .5 bar 720L/hr 1140L/hr N/A 360L/hr
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Research and Development
Due to the strategic focus on new technologies, Mercer haveaggressively gone about developing or acquiring innovativetechnology. All design, R & D and innovation is led by adedicated team of engineers utilising the latest 3D-CADdesign tools.
All control systems for the Mercer Technologies products aredeveloped in-house by our team of automation engineers,either using the latest available control systems hardwareand software, or alternatively developing state-of-the-artmicro-controller and/or industrial computer controllers withsoftware developed in-house.
The intellectual property and innovation developed isnormally protected and patents sought.
XFLO-EVAPORATOR
A Rotating Surface Evaporator patent is the culmination of 12years research, development and extensive laboratory testing.Mercer is currently undertaking design and development workto commercialise this patent for on farm milk evaporation. (Patent
No. PCT/NZ02/00224) The efficiency of the evaporator lends itself tobe applied to a number of other potential applications whichshall be persued by Mercer Technologies.
HI-PER WASHER
The Hi-per washer system is a patented culmination of years ofdevelopment. The principle of the washer is to provide awasher that combines the separation processes oftransportation and cleaning in a single process with no movingparts. (Patent Application No. 508023) Mercer will be seeking to developapplications for the recycling of plastics and other washingapplications.
CHEMICAL LEAN
The Chemical Lean system is a new patent lodged for thedetermination of the relationship of meat versus fat in bulkpackaged meat for export. The principle of the Chemical Leansystem is to accurately determine the chemical leanpercentage (CL%) of bulk boneless meat, utilizing theArchimedes “buoyancy” principle. (Patent Application No. 540944)
CARTON ERECTOR
The Carton Erector is a new patent lodged for the erecting ofmulti-carton bases (frozen and chilled product), and wherebyinserts can be installed into the carton base at the time oferecting the carton. (Patent Application No. 541469)
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Mercer Stainless
Mercer Stainless specialises in the production of stainlesssteel equipment for the Dairy, Meat, Food Processing, Chemicaland Pharmaceutical, Brewing, Pulp and Paper, and Forestryindustries.
The company has provided significant contributions to thesuccess of numerous major international projects, particularlywithin the dairy food sectors.
Important Mercer features are the fabrication of engineeringsolutions to meet client requirements and expectations. Thisis accomplished with a large variety of materials andinnovative manufacturing solutions.
Common products across these industries include processvessels, tanks and silos of up to a 500,000 litre capacity, roadtankers, conveyors, wash systems, cookers, complete handling/ hygiene systems and highly specialized cheese makingequipment.
To meet customer specifications, Mercer Stainless has the in-house capability to design silos and tanks for specificrequirements in relation to heating, cooling and agitation. Wecan custom design pressure vessels such as industrial coolingpans, process vessels and bulk container vessels toappropriate codes and standards, i.e. PD5500, ASME VIII,AS1210.
All designs can include welds that allow for no bacterialgrowth and CIP (cleaning in place) spray systems if required.
Mercer Stainless has the ability to manufacture torisphericaldished, hemispherical dished and flanged heads to pressurevessel codes.
Total quality and total customer satisfaction is thecommitment that is given to every Mercer client. Thiscommitment is reinforced by ISO 9000 certification andstrategic alliances with international industry leaders, whichencourage continued development of all operational systems,staff training programmes and technology.
It also ensures screening so that designs meet allinternationally accepted safety regulations and standards.
Through this pursuit of quality and self improvement MercerStainless will continue to set new standards in all areas ofmetal fabrication.
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Mercer Medical
Mercer Building Products
The synergy of sterilization know how, informationand electronic control technology expertise andstainless steel fabrication experience, has lead toMercer Medical establishing itself as a world classproduct solution provider in Sterilization and HealthCare. Mercer Medical is a competent techno-medicalcompany with the in-house expertise to consult,design, manufacture and supply quality SterilizationEquipment and IT control solutions encompassing aWindows based Computerized Touch ScreenController.
Mercer Medical manufacture a full range ofSterilizers for CSSD, TSSU, labs and pharmaceuticaluse. The Multi-Pulsing Sterilizer features a 316 stainless steelchamber with one or two doors and the choice of Controller tosuit all application and demands for sterilization and infectioncontrol. All sterilizers comprise of an integrated modularsystem, designed and manufactured by Mercer Medical. Themodule system is easy to service and maintain, cost effectiveand suitable for upgrades of existing installed sterilizers.
Mercer Building Products designs, manufacturesand markets the distinctive Mercer brand ofstainless steel kitchen, bathroom & laundry andcommercial sinks, tubs, basins and ablutionproducts.
Quality and distinctive style are theunmistakable hallmarks of the Mercer range ofkitchen, bathroom and laundry products. Bycombining inspired designs with the long life,hygienic and aesthetic attributes of stainlesssteel the Mercer range provides designers withunique opportunities to develop excitingconcepts which can reflectevery facet and function ofeach individual lifestyle.
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