An alignment apparatus comprises a plurality of first members and a plurality of second members. By having high numbers of discernible grain fragments the flakes exhibit greater consumer appeal as being less highly processed. The devices may be in communication with one another through a network. Optionally, the circuitry may act as an \u201cover-temperature alarm\u201d system, to measure, calculate, and indicate when a one-time temperature violation has occurred that is of such a magnitude that the item is immediately considered compromised or spoiled. A comparison device may be provided so as to compare the one of detection results with a corresponding one of reference levels. In various embodiments, a supplemental pump andor an electric motor can be leveraged in combination with the existing components of a machine, such as the main fluid pump of the machine.