Compressed air audit
03 July, 2009 | Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
By undergoing an audit which evaluates energy consumption within all areas of the compressed air system from generation, treatment to distribution and process usage, the user can identify where energy savings can be made. This may be something simple such as repairing air leaks within the airline pipework system to implementing a low carbon technology such as a frequency controlled screw compressor to more energy-efficiently meet fluctuations in compressed air demand.
Specialist bagging systems
03 July, 2009 | Windmoeller & Hoelscher Australasia Pty Ltd
Despite the availability of highly sophisticated silo logistics, bags continue playing an important role in the distribution of bulk goods. Especially for applications involving small batches or the packaging of demanding products, the manufacturers of food tend to rely on bags because of their flexible use. When it comes to selecting the appropriate bagging system, the properties of the products to be packaged need to be taken into account. Free-flowing products such as vitamin powder make other demands on the bagging technology than do heavy flowing and/or powdery and dusty products such as starch. It is for this reason Windmöller & Hölscher has released Topas and Opal, two different form-fill-seal packaging systems specially geared to these applications.
Wireless discrete transmitter
03 July, 2009 | Emerson
Emerson Process Management has released wireless float switch solutions that combine its Mobrey float switches with the Rosemount 702 wireless discrete transmitter.
Slow feeding volumetric pump
03 July, 2009 | plus one percent
The Egretier Jean Michel low-strain volumetric pump is suitable for the transfer of pasty, fibrous and sensitive products.
HVAC/R preventative maintenance
03 July, 2009 | GO Distribution
Super Seal Total is a preventative maintenance system from Cliplight Manufacturing that can help avoid overhauls or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (HVAC/R).
Rotary pouch filling and closing machine
03 July, 2009 | Perfect Packaging
The Leepack RP-8BT-Z pouch filling and sealing machine is an intermittent rotary machine with eight stations. It is designed for handling pre-made pouches such as flat and stand-up pouches (with/without zip). The machine is modular in design, with operating, adjusting and fault indication shown via a touch screen.
Helical drives
03 July, 2009 | Bonfiglioli Transmission Pty Ltd
Bonfiglioli has commissioned a complete assembly and testing line dedicated to the modular designed HDP parallel shaft and HDO bevel helicals which have been engineered for high torque per dollar, high casing strength, long-life bearing technology and quieter, trouble-free operation.
Shaped cake package
03 July, 2009 | STI Wonderland Australia Pty Ltd
Erlenbacher, a specialist in frozen bakery products, has chosen an octagonal folding carton for one of its product lines to help it stand out from the crowd in the freezer.
Compact controller
03 July, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Micromax Sensors & Automation has announced Unitronics’ Vision570, an all-in-one compact controller.
Gentle horizontal mixer
03 July, 2009 | plus one percent
Egretier has released the horizontal dual mixer with a simple rotor that can mix many kinds of different raw materials together, gently.
Electric-powered pallet trucks and stackers
03 July, 2009 | Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd
Toyota Material Handling Australia has launched a range of pedestrian electric-powered pallet trucks and electric-powered stackers.
Bead mill
03 July, 2009 | Romaco Bosspak Pty Ltd
Romaco FrymaKoruma has released the CoBall MS 18, an annular gap bead mill, used for the finest grinding of chemical and pharmaceutical products down to the nano range. Products can be changed quickly, easily and with minimal product loss.
Wastewater re-use approval
03 July, 2009 | CST Wastewater Solutions
Advanced UV technology claims to have become the first company in the world to gain formal approval for wastewater re-use applications.
Electric actuation
03 July, 2009 | Rotork Australia
The CVA electric actuator from Rotork is claimed will hold the setpoint, feature no deviation and will respond quickly to a change. Controlled by a 4–20 mA signal, the CVA is suitable for the direct-drive actuation of linear or quarter-turn control valves. The CVA demonstrates accurate control valve automation, combined with advanced, non-intrusive calibration, valve diagnostics and the simplicity, user-friendliness and economy of electric operation. Mechanical features include the ‘double-sealed’ enclosure, whereby internal electrical components are permanently protected from the effects of the operating environment.
IP 67 wireless data logger
03 July, 2009 | Ross Brown Sales Pty Limited
The wireless temperature data logger EBI 25 from ebro Electronic is waterproof (IP 67) and has a temperature measuring range of -30 to +70 °C.
