Food and Beverage Industry Newsletter – January 2023

Tuning Combustion Control Systems: Advanced & Unconventional Methods

In the food and beverage industry, steam boilers are essential. Many plants, including meat and poultry processing facilities, rely on steam for a number of different functions. Because the steam or hot water is needed at different areas of the production lines during different parts of the day, your facility’s need isn’t constant. However, it makes the most sense to keep your boiler running all the time. This means that you are dealing with efficiency issues and higher fuel costs. One way to minimize this is to make sure your boiler is properly tuned.

Tuning your boilers can be tricky. Check out this article from one of our process control experts to learn about some advanced and unconventional ways to tune your combustion control system.

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Need scales now?

You probably have tons (literally) of raw material coming in and finished product leaving your facility. This makes your truck scale basically the cash register for your business. When you need a new scale, you can’t wait for a year or more!

Cross Precision Measurement works with a number scale manufacturers and we have the ability to find the right solution for your application. We also boast very competitive turnaround times so we can get you back up and running quickly.

Innovating the Industrial World

In the food & beverage industry there are scales everywhere, but did you know that just a few years ago the standard for the kilogram changed? In this episode of our podcast, join John King, our CEO, as he chats with Jeremy Larson and Jim Hewston from our Precision Measurement group about calibration and how, even now, metrology continues to evolve.

Did you know?

Cross Precision Measurement offers 24/7 scale service to support your operation and minimize downtime. When scales go down in at your manufacturing plant or your grain elevator there is no time to waste. Our experienced scale technicians are on call and available to help you. Click here to learn more.

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Reduce Risk

In food processing today, industrial gases – such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, chlorine and ozone – are essential for freezing, cooling, carbonating and sterilization. Yet these gases can pose hazards to both workers and facilities.

Reduce the risk of serious injury by making sure your gas detectors are calibrated.

Cross Process Solutions experts are factory-trained to calibrate your fixed and portable gas detectors.

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Raise Quality

Cross stocks high quality beverage hose. They are manufactured using polished stainless steel mandrels for ultra-smooth, bacteria-free tube. In addition, they are constructed using FDA-compliant materials that will not impart taste or odor, keeping the media clean and consumers safe.

Trusting Cross Hose & Fittings with your fluid connector needs will ensure that you are making the highest quality beverage possible.

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Improve Efficiency

Are you spending too much time measuring cans to ensure they meet spec?  Versatile Technology provides customers with extensive line of can and end testing and measurement equipment.

Cross Precision Measurement is proud to install, service and support Versatile Technology  products throughout North America.  Our factory-trained technicians have years of experience delivering world-class products, service, and support.

See how our team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.