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Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Retorts & Packaging

Vacuum Sealer

April 17, 2024 by Kerri Peters

This vacuum sealer removes air from around a sample that is in a bag and seals the bag in order to prevent air from interacting with the sealed product. IBRL Inventory # 60-001

Kreuzmayr Bottle, Jug, and BIB Filler

November 3, 2023 by neonmoth

The Kreuzmayr KRF 6/8 Bottle Filler is a filling system that can fill liquids hot or cold into bottles ranging from 0.2 to 2 liters. The system can fill bottles of different heights using a stainless steel filling valve. The KRF 6/8 can also fill fruit juices into different closure systems. The Kreuzmayr KBF 2000 […]

One Gallon Can Closer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

This sealer is capable of sealing #10 size food cans.

Electric Can Closing Machine

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

This electric can closer is capable of sealing #1 and #2 cans, with capacity for more sizes with additional changeover parts. Please contact us for a most recent list of available changeover parts/can sizes.

Newlong Portable Bag Closer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Newlong NP-7A is a portable bag closer machine that uses a single thread chain stitch to close bags made of paper, cotton, polyester, plastic, vinyl, canvas, jute, burlap, coffee, and synthetic fabric and material.

FMC Steritort – Rotating

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The FMC steritort is capable of processing #1 through #10 food cans in either static or rotating agitation. This machine is perfect for processing small batches of trial product, or larger quantities of samples for use in sensory evaluations, as trade show samples, or for pet feed studies. This retort is outfit for saturated steam […]

Allpax 3802 Retort – Gentle Motion

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Allpax 3802 retort is capable of processing various sizes of food and beverage cans, pouches, jars, and bowls with either static or gentle motion agitation. The 38″ diameter retort is perfect for processing small batches of trial product, or larger quantities of samples for use in sensory evaluations, as trade show samples, or for […]

Kellogg VFFS

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

This equipment is not currently setup or operational, but will be installed in line with our Buhler Twin Screw Extruder.

Barrington BPS-620 Vertical Form Fill Seal

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The BPS-620 is designed to fill plastic film pillow pouches with high-viscosity liquids/sauces. Bag length can vary from 3.25″ to 15.5″ and width from 3.25″ to 11.5″.  Machine is currently setup for 9″ wide pouches utilizing 19.625″ film rolls. Packing speed can range from 10-30 bags per minute depending on product and pouch size. Various […]

Fischbein Portable Bag Sewer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Fischbein Portable Bag Closer ECR is a portable, handheld, industrial sewing machine ideal for small-volume bag closing applications. It can sew all kinds of paper, textiles, and poly bags. The Fischbein Portable Bag Closer ECR has an extended wear bushing and enhanced Needle Lever Assembly that allows it to close bags at 1800 stitches […]

Loma Metal Detector

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Loma metal detectors operate on a different detection principle than other systems. As a result, any magnetic material (such as a metal fragment with a ferrous content) is magnetized as it passes through.

Weight Right Fill Machine – PMB1

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Weight Right Fill Machine PMB1 is a single lane vibratory scale that can provide 5 to 15 fills per minute. It uses the bulk and dribble method to provide an accurate weight by vibrating most of the desired weight quickly into the weigh bucket, and the rest slowly.

1000 mL High Viscosity Piston Filler

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Continuous Band Sealer FRM 1120

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The FRM 1120 continuous band sealer is capable of sealing pouches from 3.9″ to 27″ in height, with a maximum bag weight of 11lbs. The seal width is 8mm. This equipment is capable of a sealing a variety of pouches for either liquid or solid products. We inventory a variety of stand-up, resealable, pillow, and […]

Oktober Beverage MK16 Can Sealer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

This can seamer is capable of filling the following sizes of beverage cans: 16oz. – 202/211×603 120z. – 202/211×413 330mL – 202/211×307 80z. (stubby) – 202/211×307 8 oz. (sleek) – 202/204×602 12oz. (sleek) – 202/204×405 Please contact us to inquire about sealing other can sizes. We have various equipment and accessories for filling and purging […]

DataTrace Retort Probes

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

These wireless probes allow for real-time monitoring of temperature and accumulated F0 inside of a package while being processed. This often negates the need for over-processed trial runs to determine appropriate retort settings before running actual samples; saving money, time, and product. We have a selection of wireless and wired probes capable of real-time monitoring […]

Vacmaster Vacuum seal

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The VacMaster VP330 Chamber Vacuum Sealer is a commercial vacuum sealer that is designed to meet the high capacity needs of commercial and industrial operations. It features three total seal bars, two 12.5 on either side of the machine and one 27 along the front. The machine also features a sealing option switch that allows […]

500 mL Low Viscosity Piston Filler

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Jorestech Low Viscosity Piston Filler (500 ml) is a machine that measures and dispenses free-flowing products, such as thin or moderately dense liquids, into a container. It has an adjustable volumetric piston system with a numeric reference display. This machine is suitable for filling low-viscosity products.

Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

1300 W Pennsylvania Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-3570
Email: bconerty@illinois.edu

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IBRL is within the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. The Food Science Pilot Plant is within the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition.

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