New Timestrip Minus temperature indicator set to revolutionize cold chain management systems

Timestrip Minus Descending Temperature Indictor with Field ActivationTimestrip has unveiled Timestrip Minus™, a revolutionary new product for the
cold chain market, which monitors descending temperature breaches to show when
consignments have been exposed to damaging temperatures.

Timestrip Minus™ is the first field-activated descending temperature indicator that can be shipped at ambient temperature. They do not need to be kept in a heated environment prior to activation.

By removing the need for special shipment packaging, Timestrip Minus™  temperature indicators can reduce the cost of cold chain temperature monitoring.

Timestrip Minus™ has an activation button which, once pressed, vigilantly monitors
temperature breaches. If the consignment has been exposed to freezing temperatures the white circle will have irreversibly changed to a red circle.

This clear visual prompt will alert cold chain managers that product safety has been
compromised and with individual serial numbers printed on each Timestrip, managers
can implement track and trace procedures to identify products affected across the whole consignment on a case-by-case basis.

What’s more, the tamper-proof construction of each Timestrip adds integrity to the process and removes any element of doubt that a temperature breach has occurred.

With no moving parts and no power requirement they are rapidly becoming established as the most cost-effective solution available in cold chain temperature management.

Timestrip Minus™ indicators are used primarily for secondary shipping packaging (case, box) to help monitor temperature-sensitive shipments including food, vaccines, drugs, blood products, implants, diagnostic substances, ophthalmic solutions, intraocular lenses and chemicals.

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Timestrip helps keep Eden Springs water flowing at its freshest

Eden Springs, the leading provider of water dispensers in the UK and Europe, is using Timestrip ‘Life In Service’ (LIS) indicators to ensure filter change schedules are followed and water quality maintained. As a result, Customer Service teams are able to plan and schedule sanitizations, filter changes and general maintenance work in advance, avoiding stock shortages and any delays which might cause water coolers to be out of service for short periods.

Timestrip on Eden Water Cooler

Water coolers situated in thousands of offices across 15 countries in Europe carry a Sanitization or filter change reminder card attached to the stand casing, with a 6 month Timestrip LIS indicator affixed to the card. This ensures consumers see they are drinking quality water from a regularly serviced water cooler and it shows Eden’s commitment to create an optimal environment for hygienic and safe water consumption in the workplace. Further it ensures that the water delivery teams see when it’s time to change filters during the regular checks.

Timestrip 6 Month LIS indicators are the perfect low-cost solution for monitoring elapsed time and accurately prompting filter replacements. The service teams simply attach a new Timestrip LIS indicator to the maintenance card when a filter is changed, the Timestrip verifies it has been successfully activated and it’s then clear to everyone using the water cooler what the remaining effective life of the filter unit is.

timestrip for eden water coolers

The irreversible nature of the patented Timestrip smart label technology removes the need to run error-prone service logs and engages both the bottle water delivery teams and the office workers with the process of maintain their drinking water quality.

Timestrip has developed patent protected smart label technology which is accurate, highly reliable and 100% tamper-proof. The indicators work by measuring elapsed time: each indicator contains a porous membrane, through which a colored liquid travels at a pre-calibrated rate. They are activated by finger pressure – simply squeeze the bubble on the indicator and a red line appears almost immediately to confirm that the indicator is active and monitoring elapsed time from that moment.

Commenting on the Eden Springs project, Timestrip Managing Director Reuben Isbitsky said “Our clients find the clear visual reminder feature of our product easy to use, easy to read and trust the display to tell service teams when the component has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced. They are seen as more cost-effective than an electronic equivalent, not least because they cannot be reset once activated and they have no shelf-life issues, unlike battery powered electronic devices. The environmental benefits, married to significant uplift in customer satisfaction levels make Timestrip LIS indicators a clear winner for switched on businesses.

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Camfil Farr Group adopts Timestrip ‘Life in Service’ indicators for component replacement


Camfil Farr Group, world leaders in air filtration and purification have adopted Timestrip Life in Service (LIS) indicators as part of their Standard Operating Procedures across Europe, within their overall Quality Assurance protocols.

Timestrip LIS indicators are applied to specially designed cards which are either applied directly to the filtration unit itself or held on site in the Facility Managers office. Each card is assigned to specific filtration units so that a simple visual check identifies when pre-filters and other consumables need replacing.

Timestrip LIS indicator labels are the perfect low-cost solution for monitoring elapsed time and accurately prompting pre-filter replacements. The service teams simply attach a new Timestrip LIS indicator to the maintenance card when a filter is changed and verifies it has been successfully activated. It’s then clear to the maintenance teams and Facilities Management supervisors which filtration units are running effectively.

The irreversible nature of the patented Timestrip® smart label technology removes the need to run error-prone service logs and engages both the installation teams and the after-sales service and maintenance teams. The end result is cleaner air, thousands of filtration units running at optimum performance – which protects and prolongs their effective life – and a European customer base delighted with a clear display of quality control.

Timestrip® has developed patent protected smart label technology which is accurate, highly reliable and 100% tamper-proof. The indicators work by measuring elapsed time: each indicator contains a porous membrane, through which a colored liquid travels at a pre-calibrated rate. They are activated by finger pressure – simply squeeze the bubble on the indicator and a red line appears almost immediately to confirm that the indicator is active and monitoring elapsed time from that moment.

Commenting on the Camfil Farr project, Timestrip® Managing Director Reuben Isbitsky said “Industrial filtration units are at the heart of clean air purification systems and need to function at optimum levels. Timestrip LIS indicators provide clear, accurate and cost- effective visual reminders for service teams around the world. The unambiguous visual display indicates when the component has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced. They cannot be reset once activated and they have no shelf-life issues, unlike battery powered electronic devices. The environmental benefits, married to significant uplift in customer satisfaction levels make Timestrip LIS indicators a clear winner for switched on businesses.

Renaud Huber, Camfil Farr comments: “Changing the pre-filter at the optimum time reduces the life cycle cost of the Air Handling Unit and the overall energy consumption. Timestrip LIS indicators gave us the chance to share our vision of better IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) and lower power consumption thanks to a smart and simple maintenance tool!

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Filtrete™ featuring Timestrip® VIDEO

The Filtrete™ Water Station quickly filters water directly from the tap into multiple reusable containers for inexpensive bottled water. Timestrip® time indicators are integrated into the system’s filter so you know when it is time to change. Watch this video demonstration to see the integrated Timestrip® technology in action.

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Timestrip to attend the 2012 International Boston Seafood Show

Timestrip® will be on the Samuel & Sons stand at the Boston Seafood Show this weekend (March 11th – 13th 2012).

The 2012 Seafood show is the largest seafood event in North America and is the perfect time to see how to incorporate Timestrip® into your HAACP plan.

We look forward to meeting you at Booth 1551!

 

for more information on the event see the Boston Seafood website

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