Equipment List

Agri-Food Discovery Place is home to a multitude of equipment to support the five areas of research. The equipment available comes from suppliers around the world and has been tailored to the areas of research at AFDP. Equipment is constantly being added, upgraded and removed as research changes.


  • Eppendorf 1500L Fermenter

    Eppendorf 1500L Fermenter

    375 – 1,200L working volume Agitation speed 30 – 275rpm Air flowrate 36 – 1,800SLPM 3 Rushton impellers Gas overlay assembly SIP sample and harvest valves Five SIP addition assemblies Dual pH and DO probes Monitor and control: gas flow, Read More ...Read More »
  • Minifor 5L Fermenters

    Minifor 5L Fermenters

    Three autoclavable vessels Top drive agitation with 2 Ruston impellors Removable autoclavable pump heads Direct digital control: agitation, temperature, pH, DO, antifoam, feeds and O2 supplementationRead More »
  • Applikon 140L Fermenter

    Applikon 140L Fermenter

    30 – 100 L working volume Magnetically coupled agitator with 3 Rushton impellers Gas overlay assembly Exhaust condenser SIP Harvest and sample valve Four SIP inoculation assemblies Monitor and control: gas flow, agitation speed, temperature, pressure, DO, pH, foamRead More »
  • Ika RV-10 Rotovap

    Ika RV-10 Rotovap

    Ika RV-10 Rotovap Universal water/oil heating bath Vertical Glassware Motorized lift with “safety-stop” function RS 232 and IR Interface Optimized heating bath volume for fast heat-up Highly efficient 1500 cm² condenser unit Rugged design Ergonomically placed handles on Heating bath Read More ...Read More »
  • Vulcan CV4E series Single deck Electric convection Oven

    Vulcan CV4E series Single deck Electric convection Oven

    Vulcan CV4E series Single deck Electric convection Oven Temperature Range:150F to 500F Interior: 29″x22.125″x 20″ Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Vulcan 1GR35M Free Standing Gas Fryer

    Vulcan 1GR35M Free Standing Gas Fryer

    Vulcan 1GR35M Free Standing Gas Fryer Temperature Range: 200-400F Oil Capacity:40lbs Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • High Pressure Multivessel Apparatus U111

    High Pressure Multivessel Apparatus U111

    High Pressure Multivessel Apparatus U111 Maximum Pressure: 800MPa Maximum temperature: 120C Minimum Temperature: 0C Number of vessels: 4 Volume of vessels: 8ml Vessel Diameter: 13mm Pressure medium: Propylene Glycol Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and Read More ...Read More »
  • Groen Kettle TDB-40

    Groen Kettle TDB-40

    Groen Kettle TDB-40 Capacity: 40quarts Max pressure: 50psig Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Grain Jet Cooker

    Grain Jet Cooker

    Grain Jet Cooker Feed rate: 7.5 to 11LPM Feed Inlet Temperature: 55-90C Outlet Temperature based on 50psi steam: 105-120CRead More »
  • Garland G36 range

    Garland G36 range

    24″ Griddle Two open burners Large capacity (standard 26″ wide 26″ depth 13″ height) oven Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Dustec High Pressure Plant 10,000 Bar

    Dustec High Pressure Plant 10,000 Bar

    Dustec High Pressure Plant 10,000 Bar Maximum Pressure: 10,000Bar Maximum Vessel Temperature: 120C Vessel Volume: 0.3L Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Alkar 1000 Smokehouse

    Alkar 1000 Smokehouse

    Alkar 1000 Smokehouse Product Area: 72″H x 46.5″D x 42″W Smoke Available: Liquid, Hardwood Smoke Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Multivac Tray Sealer T200

    Multivac Tray Sealer T200

    Multivac Tray Sealer T200 Output: 3 to 12 Trays/min Tray size: Basic format 380 x 300 mm, can be divided up as required Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other Read More ...Read More »
  • Multivac C200 Packaging Machine

    Multivac C200 Packaging Machine

    Multivac C200 Packaging Machine Multivac C200Description; The C200 offers, efficient packaging, with a higher evacuation capacity. It also offers additional options, however, including the ability to create Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP). It is simple to operate and to clean, and Read More ...Read More »
  • KOCH RM-571 Vacuum Skin Packaging Machine

    KOCH RM-571 Vacuum Skin Packaging Machine

    KOCH RM-571 Vacuum Skin Packaging Machine KOCH Vacuum Skin PackagingDescription; The KOCH Intact RM571 provides a unique method for creating retail-ready vacuum skin packages for all your finest products, including upscale steaks, chops or seafood. This vacuum skin packaging system Read More ...Read More »
  • CVP A-300 Fresh Vac

    CVP A-300 Fresh Vac

    CVP A-300 Fresh Vac. Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Whitley Automated Spiral Plater (WASP)

    Whitley Automated Spiral Plater (WASP)

    The Whitley Automated Spiral Plater (WASP) eliminates serial dilutions and offers a reduction in the cost per test and standardises counting methods. It is used in the food industry to test for safe levels of bacteria and as a quality Read More ...Read More »
  • Molecular Biology Capabilities

    Molecular Biology Capabilities

    Molecular Biology Capabilities o Conventional PCR o Real-Time PCR o Alpha Imager gel doc system Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Microzone BK2 Biological Safety Cabinet

    Microzone BK2 Biological Safety Cabinet

    Microzone BK2 Biological Safety Cabinet Description; The BK-2 Biological Safety Cabinet provides effective protection for personnel from particulate or aerosol airborne contamination generated within the work chamber. The cabinet also provides a sterile work volume within the work chamber and Read More ...Read More »
  • Hirayama HC-25 Autoclave

    Hirayama HC-25 Autoclave

    Hirayama HC-25 Autoclave This product is used to sterilize substances which can withstand high temperature and high pressure steam such as tools of glass, ceramic, metal or rubber, water, media, reagents and liquid medicines. Specifications; operating temperature 105 to 126°C, Read More ...Read More »
  • Betastar 2020 Autoclave

    Betastar 2020 Autoclave

    Betastar 2020 Autoclave Capacity: 20″ wide 38″ depth 20″ height Electronic controller with Printer Vacuum and gravity cycles Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Beckman Coulter Microfuge 22R Centrifuge

    Beckman Coulter Microfuge 22R Centrifuge

    Beckman Coulter Microfuge 22R Centrifuge The Beckman Coulter Microfuge 22 R is a microprocessor-controlled refrigerated benchtop centrifuge that generates centrifugal forces required for a wide variety of applications. Together with the Beckman Coulter rotors, designed specifically for use in this Read More ...Read More »
  • Beckman Coulter Microfuge 18 Centrifuge

    Beckman Coulter Microfuge 18 Centrifuge

    Beckman Coulter Microfuge 18 Centrifuge The Beckman Coulter 18 Microfuge is a microprocessor-controlled compact bechtop centrifuge that generates centrifugal forces required for a wide variety of applications. Together with the Beckman Coulter F241.5P rotor, designed specifically for use in this Read More ...Read More »
  • Beckman Coulter DU Series 700 Spectrophotometer

    Beckman Coulter DU Series 700 Spectrophotometer

    Beckman Coulter DU Series 700 Spectrophotometer The DU Series 700 spectrophotometers are advanced and affordable systems that generate accurate and reproducible measurements. The narrow bandwidth allows you to scan your samples with excellent resolution. With its focused-beam design, the system Read More ...Read More »
  • Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26 XPI Centrifuge

    Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26 XPI Centrifuge

    Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26 XPI Centrifuge Description; The Avanti J-26 XP Series is designed for high throughput and versatility. Teamed with the J-LITE® JLA-8.1000 6-liter rotor, polycarbonate and polypropylene bottles, and disposable HarvestLine System Liners, the Avanti J-26 XP centrifuges Read More ...Read More »
  • Rannie Hyper Homogeniser 18.72H

    Rannie Hyper Homogeniser 18.72H

    Rannie Hyper Homogeniser 18.72H Built for working pressures up to 1000bar All product contact surfaces are made of stainless steel. 3 part valve housing with interchangeable satellite seats and ball valves. Special cylinder design with high pressure packing, closed water Read More ...Read More »
  • Olympus Microscope

    Olympus Microscope

    Olympus Microscope Microscope is an essential tool for managing and monitoring the microbes in fermentation process. It is useful to quickly check the population of the microbe in fermentation broth, to track specific stages in the life cycle of a Read More ...Read More »
  • M-110EH-30 Microfluidizer® Processor

    M-110EH-30 Microfluidizer® Processor

    M-110EH-30 Microfluidizer® Processor M-110EH-30 Electric-Hydraulic Laboratory Microfluidizer Processor for Continuous High Shear Fluid Processing Along with other uses the patented Microfluidizer processor produces high-yield cell disruption with easy recovery The M-110EH-30 Microfluidizer processor combines superior, scalable results with easy handling Read More ...Read More »
  • APV-1000 Homogenizer

    APV-1000 Homogenizer

    APV-1000 Homogenizer Max Operating pressure: 1000Bar (14500psig) Normal Capacity 22L/hr Min sample size: 100ml Hold-up volume: 25mlRead More »
  • Agilent HPLC

    Agilent HPLC

    Agilent HPLC During fermentation process, HPLC is a powerful tool to routinely monitor and quantitatively analyze the amount of desirable metabolites being produced, the amount of remaining fermentable sugars and other nutrients, and the concentration of unwanted byproducts in the Read More ...Read More »
  • Stephan Universal Machine VM 150

    Stephan Universal Machine VM 150

    Stephan Universal Machine VM 150 Max Temperature: 95C Max Pressure 6bar/85psi Chamber Volume: 163L Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Stephan Microcut MC 10

    Stephan Microcut MC 10

    Stephan Microcut MC 10 Capacity: 1200L/hr Speed: 3000RPM Applications: Meat Emulsions, Liver pate, Skin emulsion, Baby Food, Vegetable grinding, Biscuit rework grinding Processes: Cutting, Dispersing, Emulsifying, Homogenizing Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be Read More ...Read More »
  • Schroder Imax 350 Brine Injector

    Schroder Imax 350 Brine Injector

    Schroder Imax 350 Brine Injector Needles sizes: 4mm, 3mm, 2mm Passage Hieght: 180mm Brine pressure: 0.5-4.5bar Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Koch SC-100 Sausage Stuffer

    Koch SC-100 Sausage Stuffer

    Koch SC-100 Sausage Stuffer Stuffing Capacity: 400lbs/hr Straight horns available: 12mm, 20mm, 50mm Features: Hands-free operation Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Glass Vakuum-Allround-Mixer VAS 40

    Glass Vakuum-Allround-Mixer VAS 40

    Glass Vakuum-Allround-Mixer VAS 40 Operating pressure: 6bar Max steam pressure: 4bar Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Berkel X13 Meat Slicer

    Berkel X13 Meat Slicer

    Berkel X13 Meat Slicer Max Thickness Slice: 34mm Knife Diameter: 330mm Meat Safety and Processing equipment is intended for pathogen research and cannot be used for any other purpose.Read More »
  • Westfalia SA-07 Solvent compatable Centrifuge

    Westfalia SA-07 Solvent compatable Centrifuge

    Westfalia SA-07 Solvent compatable Centrifuge Process: Seperation or Clarification Max flow rate: 4000L/hr Solid Max capacity: 1.5LRead More »
  • Westfalia Separator CA220-010

    Westfalia Separator CA220-010

    Westfalia Separator CA220-010 Bowl speed: 5700RPM Comparative capacity to other westfalia separators: 7000l/hRead More »
  • Steam blancher

    Steam blancher

    Steam blancher Can run: 5= 8″X9″X3.5″traysRead More »
  • Fortress Phantom metal detector

    Fortress Phantom metal detector

    Fortress Phantom metal detectorRead More »
  • Armfield FT74 Miniature heat exchanger

    Armfield FT74 Miniature heat exchanger

    Armfield FT74 Miniature heat exchanger Designed to mirroR industrial processes of HTST and UHT treatment Max product temp: 15C Max flow of 20 l/hr Max operating pressure: 15.0bar Feed tank: 5LRead More »
  • Avanti J-20 High Performance centrifuge

    Avanti J-20 High Performance centrifuge

    Avanti J-20 High Performance centrifuge Range 100-20,000RPM Setting Range 0-180 minutes Temperature Range: -10-40C Rotos available:JS-7.5-100, JLA-8-1000Read More »
  • Wenger X-115 single-screw extruder and dryer

    Wenger X-115 single-screw extruder and dryer

      Wenger X-115 single-screw extruder and dryer The extruder processes meats and grains, and is capable of shearing cell walls, cooking, mixing, texturizing and shaping animal feed. Ingredients will be fed into the machine and treated with steam, friction and Read More ...Read More »
  • VWR Model 1490 Vacuum dryer

    VWR Model 1490 Vacuum dryer

    VWR Model 1490 Vacuum dryer Volume: 4.5 SQFT Temperature control: Fully programmable Gas purging availableRead More »
  • GEA Membrane filtration skid

    GEA Membrane filtration skid

    GEA Membrane filtration skid Model: R Max pressure: 600psig Max temperature: 200F Features: 2 membrane Housing 15 gallon tank Control loops for: temperature Tank level Feed pump Recirculation pump Flow indicators 1m2 heat exchanger Explosion proof construction Membrane area: spiral Read More ...Read More »
  • Sous Vide Pro

    Sous Vide Pro

    Sous Vide Pro. ETL commercial approval ETL sanitation approval Large, back-lit LCD displays set and actual temperature Pump-flow regulation Auto-restart Compact design and easy-to-store Ability to calibrate to reference standard High-grade stainless steel heating coil and pump ensure lasting, trouble-free Read More ...Read More »
  • Sock filter

    Sock filter

    Sock filter Material: Stainless Steel, Size: 4L Filters available: 5micron and upRead More »
  • Smart ITR

    Smart ITR

  • RVA Starchmaster 2

    RVA Starchmaster 2

  • Retch Sieve Shaker

    Retch Sieve Shaker

    Retch Sieve Shaker Model: AS 200 digital Capacity: 9 separations or 3kgRead More »
  • Buchi Rotavapor R-187

    Buchi Rotavapor R-187

    Buchi Rotavapor R-187 Flask Size: 50L-100LRead More »
  • Buchi Rotavapor R-153

    Buchi Rotavapor R-153

    Buchi Rotavapor R-153 Size: 20LRead More »
  • Niro Mobile Minor 2000 Spray Dryer

    Niro Mobile Minor 2000 Spray Dryer

    Niro Mobile Minor 2000 Spray Dryer Model: D & H Chamber: Dia 800X 620 mm /cone 60 degree Material: 316 SS Max inlet temp: 350C Max outlet temp: 120C Nossles: Fountain two-fluid nozzle. Rotary atomizer nozzle. Powder collection: coarse powder Read More ...Read More »
  • Multivac AG500

    Multivac AG500

    Multivac AG500 Gas flush availableRead More »
  • Biro Meat Bandsaw

    Biro Meat Bandsaw

    Biro Meat Bandsaw Model: 55 Blades available: HARD TOOTH, THREE TEETH PER INCH (8.5 MM BETWEEN TEETH), 164-1/2” (4178.3 MM) LONG X 3/4” (19 MM) WIDE X .022” (0.56 MM) THICK Blade speed: 3880Feet/min More info Link: http://www.birosaw.com/products/model-55/Read More »
  • Lunaire Environmental Forced Air Oven

    Lunaire Environmental Forced Air Oven

    Lunaire Environmental Forced Air Ovens are engineered to provide constant high temperature conditioning with high temperature uniformity. The oven features a separate high heat limit controller and a process timer that is used to automatically time your process cycle. Temperature Read More ...Read More »
  • Labplant Spray dryer

    Labplant Spray dryer

    Labplant Spray dryer Max liquid flow: 2.115L/hr Max air flow: 4.3m/sRead More »
  • Komet Oil Expeller

    Komet Oil Expeller

    Komet Oil Expeller Processing rate: 4-6kg/hr cleaned Rape Seed with a moisture of between 6.5%-8.5% @ 16CRead More »
  • Forsberg Model 2 Huller

    Forsberg Model 2 Huller

    Forsberg Model 2 Huller Model: 2 Hulling cylinder: Steel Adjustable feed and discharge ratesRead More »
  • Holly Mini-Matic Ergonomic Mixer/Grinder

    Holly Mini-Matic Ergonomic Mixer/Grinder

    Holly Mini-Matic Ergonomic Mixer/Grinder Output: 50lbs. per minute Features:Variable speed control, 2 independent drive motRead More »
  • Hobart D-300-T Mixer

    Hobart D-300-T Mixer

    Hobart D-300-T Mixer Bowl size: 30 qrt Other features: Feather touch bowl lifter TimerRead More »
  • Hobart food cutter

    Hobart food cutter

    Hobart food cutter comes equipped with a 1/2 HP motor that is heavy-duty to meet the most demanding operations. The bowl cover and switch on this unit are interlocked so that the machine cannot be turned on until the bowl Read More ...Read More »
  • Fitz Das06 Hammer mill

    Fitz Das06 Hammer mill

    Fitz Das06 Hammer mill: Model: DAS06 Blades: straight Knife edge Screens: 0.01”, 0.02”, 0.375” in stock Through put: Variable (roughly 40kg/hr) More info: http://www.fitzmill.com/pharmaceutical/size_reduction/models_styles/standard_series/images/siz_red .pdfRead More »
  • Virtis Freeze Dryer Ultra El-85

    Virtis Freeze Dryer Ultra El-85

    Virtis Freeze Dryer Ultra El-85 14 trays each 9.75" x 19.5" x 1.5" Can handle food grade samples. 50L condensing chamber. Can remove up to 2.5L of alcohol or similar low boiling point substance. Programmable temperature profile. Sample or shelf Read More ...Read More »
  • Discovery HR-1 Rheometer

    Discovery HR-1 Rheometer

  • Dig-maz extraction plant

    Dig-maz extraction plant

  • Cuno Filter

    Cuno Filter

    Cuno Filter: Model: 162PC2-US Filter type: Cartridge Cartridge available: Please see 3M.Read More »
  • Colloid mill

    Colloid mill

    Colloid mill Manufacture: IkA Model: Mk 2000/10 Flowrate: 7500L/hr with water More information: look at page 12 of http://www.ikaprocess.com/pdf/Process-Technology.pdfRead More »
  • Amersham BioProcess System

    Amersham BioProcess System

    Amersham BioProcess System Max flow rate:120l/h Min Flowrate:7.5l/h Gradient pump regulating flow range: 15-120l/h Maximum operating pressure: 3 Bar g Maximum back Pressure: 1.0 bar Leakage: 0.12bar at 30 minutes Temperature range: 4-40C Number of inlets: 8 Number of outlets: Read More ...Read More »
  • Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph

    Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph

  • Akta Explorer

    Akta Explorer

  • 20L soxlet

    20L soxlet

    20L soxletRead More »
  • 20L Nuetch filter

    20L Nuetch filter

    20L Nuetch filter. Volume: 10L above filter plate, 10L below filter plate. Filter size: 24cm Diameter Can be used for: Bed filtration, vacuum filtration, pressure filtration, Pressure/vacuum combination filtration.Read More »
  • 100L Glass reactor

    100L Glass reactor

    100L Glass reactor features: Jacketed Agitated condenser attached vacuum rated.Read More »
  • Alfa LavalHigh speed Separator LAPX 404SGP-31G/TGP-61G

    Alfa LavalHigh speed Separator LAPX 404SGP-31G/TGP-61G

    Alfa LavalHigh speed Separator LAPX 404SGP-31G/TGP-61G Maxium Feed Temperature:100C Maxium Ambient Temperature: 55C Maxium Bowl speed: 9307rpm Disc stack: Clarifier Maxium Feed Density: 1100kg/m3 Maxium Sediment Density: 1499kg/m3Read More »

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