Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Improving RFID system reliability

14 August, 2017

RFID technology does not require any contact to detect objects with electronic information tags, speeding up a variety of processes in production, logistics and retail. In cases that require high levels of object identification accuracy, a high-performance antenna is needed that is capable of capturing the information stored on the RFID transponders at any time.


Tsurumi TRN submerged aerator wastewater pumps

08 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty Ltd

Tsurumi's TRN submerged aerators mix the tank and add large quantities of oxygen. They do not require membrane jets, which means they cannot become blocked. This allows breweries, producers of mineral water and dairies to satisfy the discharge limits.


Volta Metal Detectable (MD) series positive-drive conveyor belting

01 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Brendma (Aust) Pty Ltd

BMA Belting Australia in conjunction with Volta Belting presents the next generation in hygienic positive-drive conveyor belting for the food industry — Volta's Metal Detectable (MD) series.


Sandvik's conveyor businesses acquired by Australian company

31 July, 2017

Australian conveyor NEPEAN Conveyors has finalised negotiations to acquire Sandvik's International Conveyor Components businesses and Sandvik's Specialist Conveyor Systems business in Hollola, Finland.


Using digital disruption to track product information

24 July, 2017

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched ePIF, which enables food and beverage companies to track product information across its entire value chain.


NBE Bulk Bag Discharger

12 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Mercer Stainless Ltd

National Bulk Equipment's Bulk Bag Discharger with integrated clean-in-place (CIP) features is designed to speed changeover during sanitary process operations.


FUTEK LCB200 Rod End Load Cell

10 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

The FUTEK LCB200 Rod End Load Cell (tension/compression) is designed for applications involving inline actuators or hydraulic jacks with male/female threads. The load cell has low deflection and can easily thread in line into a threaded rod actuator.


VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP re-usable straps

07 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Velcro Australia Pty Ltd

VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP straps enable quick and easy palletising of cartons to replace shrinkwrap and banding methods.


National Bulk Equipment bulk material blending system

06 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Mercer Stainless Ltd

The National Bulk Equipment (NBE) bulk material blending system is designed to aid in process GMP validation; provide precise, automated performance; and improve operator safety.


Mettler-Toledo Garvens C Series checkweighers

06 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd

Mettler-Toledo Garvens has launched the C Series of checkweighers, a scalable model range designed to optimise flexibility on production and packaging lines.


Safequip ProLauncher load-strapping tool

05 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Safequip

With little strain and impact on the body, the ProLauncher is intended to make strapping loads easier.


Rollon Seventh Axis motorised linear stage for robot applications

04 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd

To extend the reach and versatility of modern robots, a motorised linear stage is often needed. Rollon Italy has now developed a standardised Seventh Axis system from its extensive linear product range.


Flexicon BEV-CON mobile flexible screw conveyor

21 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

Flexicon's BEV-CON Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor system screens and elevates free- and non-free-flowing bulk materials at multiple plant locations and allows rapid sanitising.


Machine vision and the factory of the future

20 June, 2017 by Jonathan Wilkins | Supplied by: EU Automation

Machine vision is increasingly being incorporated into industrial processes as the low-cost, easy-to-use systems are often a good option for those looking to streamline automated manufacturing.


3M Trizact Diamond HX Discs

15 June, 2017 | Supplied by: 3M Commercial Services Div-Cleaning & Workplace Safety

3M Trizact Diamond HX Discs polish and refurbish worn surfaces to restore them to their best condition.


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