CHEP finds a sweet logistics solution for Haigh’s Chocolates
23 April, 2012 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaWhen Haigh’s Chocolates identified a logistics issue with its pallets, it turned to CHEP for a solution. CHEP set up an asset management system to reduce Haigh’s administration workload and, in addition, conducts a pallet count every month for the chocolate manufacturer. The new system saves Haigh’s Distribution Centre Supervisor David Elliot hours each week and ensures the company always has enough pallets on hand for its outgoing goods.
VSS range of pneumatic vibrators
18 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty LtdVSS has available a range of ATEX-certified pneumatic vibrators.
FlexLink modular wide belt conveyor
17 April, 2012 | Supplied by: FlexCAMFlexLink has launched a modular wide belt conveyor. The company claims all components of the conveyor are standardised to make engineering, maintenance and operation easier.
Dematic layer picking robot
20 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdDematic’s 4-axis layer picking robot has a Qubiqa vacuum gripper head that provides versatility in product handling. It can accommodate most pallet stacking patterns, even those with a hole in the middle, and is capable of handling cartons, cases, bags, sacks, cans and bottles.
Mettler Toledo IND331 process weighing terminal range
17 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo’s IND331 range offers compact, easy to install and simple to use process weighing terminals.
Nestlé’s robotic layer picker is a winner all round
15 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdChoosing a Dematic robotic layer picker has helped Nestlé Australia improve safety, quality and productivity - and won Nestlé industry recognition for its system.
Toyota 8FBN series electric forklifts
09 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdToyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has launched its 8FBN range of four-wheel, counter-balance, battery electric forklifts.
SEW-Eurodrive conveyors keep things moving at Swire
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdAn upgraded conveyor system has helped Australia’s largest cold-chain logistics service provider stay on top of its game - at low cost.
13-year-old vibration feeder from VSS still operating
01 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty LtdA pneumatic feeder built by Vibration Systems & Solutions (VSS) in July 1999 is about to celebrate its 13th birthday. Luckily, VSS isn’t at all superstitious - and with good reason. The feeder continues to give great performance delivering fruit and nuts to a multi-head packing machine, just as it has done since it was installed in 1999.
Flexicon Block-Buster bulk bag conditioner for loosening solidified material
20 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedFlexicon has launched the Block-Buster bulk bag conditioner for loosening material that has solidified during storage and shipment.
Patane Produce lifts productivity with Toyota Materials Handling
11 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdPatane Produce commissioned three 1.8-tonne Toyota 8FG18 forklifts at the end of 2011 to increase production and improve the reliability of its material handling fleet.
Adept Technology s1700D robot
10 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Adept Technology International Ltd
Adept Technology has introduced the Adept Viper s1700D, a 6-axis robot designed for material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting and assembly.
Cermex slat lane dividers
10 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Allied Industries Pty Ltd
Cermex has expanded its range of packaging solutions with the 100% in-house manufacture of slat lane dividers, offering users the option of lane dividers as standalone machines or as part of complete end-of-line equipment.
Autefa Automation Vacugrip palletiser/depalletiser for lightweight bottles
23 December, 2011 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesAutefa Automation has released a palletiser/depalletiser featuring Vacugrip technology that has been designed specifically for handling lightweight containers.
Haydon Kerk Idea Size 23 Programmable Linear Actuator
23 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe Haydon Kerk Idea Size 23 non-captive linear actuator is RoHS compliant and combines high-output force, rotary to linear motion, stepper drive and programmable control in one integrated package. Linear travel per step ranges from 0.0031 to 0.127 mm and output force up to 890 N.
