Compostable extruded tube netting
01 April, 2009 | BioPak
BioPak has launched BioNet compostable extruded net tubing.
Linear position sensors
01 April, 2009 | Australian Calibrating Services Pty Ltd
The MTS Systems Sensors Division Temposonics linear-position sensors can be instrumental in improving the filling process for facilities that package a wide variety of products. Where a packaging facility once required a combination scale to switch back and forth between various products during packaging cycles, the MTS linear position sensors can be used in equipment that is more compact due to fewer moving parts, as the sensors can replace a number of other components in the machine.
Intrinsically safe keyboards
01 April, 2009 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The iKey intrinsically safe keyboards are constructed in a rugged, stainless steel case with industrial silicone rubber keypads, ensuring NEMA 4X protection.
Automated pack grouping system
01 April, 2009 | JL Lennard Pty Ltd
For fast, reliable grouping of integral returnable packs, the Robobox pack grouping system provides a compactly dimensioned, flexible functional unit for pack distribution and turning, offering maximised scope for any variant of pack grouping. Since the grouping system has been designed to feature series-connected modules for three different output gradations, the concept can be optimally customised for any desired line speed, thus ensuring a high degree of flexibility in conjunction with the downstream, palletising system.
NATA-accredited pyranometer calibration
01 April, 2009 | Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech has extended its NATA-accredited services to include calibrations of pyranometers.
Waterproof SBC
01 April, 2009 | Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd
The ERS800-D16 is a slim, fanless, waterproof system based on iBase’s ECX800E-D16 single board computer.
Hydra-Cell industrial pumps
01 April, 2009 | Hydra-Cell Pumps Limited
Hydra-Cell pumps can handle recycled fluids with particles in suspension of up to 500 µm.
Level detector and flow actuator
01 April, 2009 | SanTron (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Microprecision Electronics MP300 switch series feature an attached floater actuator for easy liquid detection in industrial refrigeration and other process control applications. By adding a floating polypropylene ball mounted on a stainless steel level actuator to a switch from the V3 size MP300 switch series, Microprecision has designed a simple solution that accurately determines when a specified liquid level is reached. Once the switch is activated, the MP300 switch series can trigger a signal as an input for a PLC or directly switch power of up to 6 A.
Hand sanitiser
01 April, 2009 | PureProtect
PureProtect’s surface treatment and Germ Free 24 Hand Sanitizer products use nanotechnology to create antibacterial ‘shields’ that are claimed to provide long lasting protection from germs.
Vacuum dryer sealing
01 April, 2009 | EagleBurgmann Australia Pty Ltd
Two challenges encountered by processors who have to dry abrasive slurries are contamination of product by packing flecks and the loss of vacuum leading to longer and longer drying cycles. For most, the greater the vacuum, the shorter the batch time and the more profitable the process.
Coaxial valve for high-pressure media
01 April, 2009 | Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd
Air & Hydraulic Systems is distributing the complete range of coaxial valves produced by German valve manufacturer RSG.
ISO standard for cooking pasta
01 April, 2009 | Intertek SAI Global
ISO 7304-2:2008 — Alimentary pasta produced from durum wheat semolina — Estimation of cooking quality by sensory analysis — Part 2: Routine method, describes a test method for laboratories to determine a minimum of cooking time for pasta.
Label printing software
01 April, 2009 | Visy Technology Systems
Nicelabel labelling software features over 50 drivers for commercially available local or network-connected label printers, including Visytech’s range of CAB printers.
Real-time process control for food processors
01 April, 2009 | Omni Instruments
Real-time process control for food manufacturing has come closer, due to pioneering research work at University College Dublin into viscosity measurement techniques for characterising the flow and mixability of highly non-Newtonian fluids. At the heart of the researchers’ experiments is the TorqSense transducer made by Sensor Technology in Oxon, which monitors the constantly changing flow characteristics of materials as diverse as tomato sauce, chocolate, pasta sauce and chicken tikka massala as they are mixed.
Online particle analyser
01 April, 2009 | Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The POLA 3000 is a system for online particle analysis that integrates a number of different components into one complete unit. The system is based on an image analysis principle and has a charge coupled device built inside the unit. It also has a computer in the form of a chip inside so that no external PCs are required.
