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.
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.
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.
Crown CDV180S-7 18-tonne lift truck
22 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Crown Equipment Pty LtdThe Crown CDV180S-7 18-tonne lift truck is claimed to offer more power than any other comparable IC vehicle. With a 1200 cm load centre, the CDV180S-7 delivers high levels of capability and capacity. The lift truck has a Tier 3 electronic control 254 HP 7.6l diesel engine that provides high torque at low revs, reduces fuel consumption and meets or exceeds current environmental requirements.
Flexicon dual bulk bag filling system with pallet dispenser
21 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedFlexicon has integrated two Swing-Down Bulk Bag Fillers with a pallet dispenser and powered roller conveyors to create a dual bulk bag filling system which allows safe, high-capacity filling of bulk bags of all popular sizes. Programmable controls allow the fillers to operate separately or simultaneously, filling bags of the same size or two different sizes.
Trio Motion Technology MC464 Motion Coordinator
03 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdTrio Motion Technology’s MC464 Motion Coordinator is based on the 64-bit MIPS processor and is claimed to help machines run faster. The controller provides interface options for traditional servo, stepper and piezo control together with many digital interfaces for current digital servo drives. Increase the flexibility of equipment with support for up to 64 axes of motion control.
JDA software implementation helps Wrigley manage its supply chain
02 November, 2011 | Supplied by: JDA Software Australia Pty LtdWrigley has implemented JDA Software’s Space & Category Management solutions to manage its large volume of retail planograms, fixtures, floor plans, store/cluster data, product attributes and performance information.
Flexicon Pneumati-Con pneumatic gain-in-weight filling system for free-flowing bulk solids
28 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdThe Flexicon Pneumati-Con is a pneumatic gain-in-weight filling system for free-flowing bulk solids. It conveys and weighs the material, and discharges it into bulk bags.
Vacuum assisted lifting aids productivity
27 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Premier Tech Systems and Automation Pty LtdKockums Bulk Systems has installed Tawi vacuum-assisted lifting systems at Zetco. The systems have resulted in improved handling of boxes and cartons of valves with improvements in productivity and safety.
Vibratory equipment adds the finishing touch
08 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Enmin Pty Ltd
Enhancing the presentation of your product can be achieved with attractive packaging but the old adage that the proof is in the eating is increasingly being explored by food processors and their marketing teams. With today’s media a substantial emphasis is given to taste and the appearance of food. By the addition of some special ingredients, not only the taste but the appeal of the product can be shaped.
Schunk LEG packaging gripper
07 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Romheld Automation Pty Ltd
The Schunk LEG packaging gripper is a servo electric gripper with 22.5 kg capacity and is suitable for packing and palletising cartons.
Energy-efficient pallet conveyors to keep production flowing at CCA
30 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd
Energy-efficient conveyors requiring less than half the drives of conventional pallet conveyor systems will transport and accumulate bins used in production at Coca-Cola Amatil’s new preform and closure manufacturing facility at Eastern Creek in Sydney.
Key Technology Iso-Glide vibratory conveyor
30 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Key Technology’s Iso-Glide vibratory conveyor achieves a motion that resembles horizontal motion, which maximises sanitation while offering gentle handling and quiet operation.
Handling cardboard boxes and sacks in the pharma industry
29 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Schmalz Australia Pty Ltd
Handling goods in the pharmaceutical industry is subject to a large number of requirements. The industry is characterised by national and international regulations resulting in high standards in the areas of quality as well as process and product safety. These not only affect the entire production process but are also employed in pharma logistics. This means that for storage and transport processes, companies not only have to observe various environment requirements, as in the case of production under clean room conditions or handling of hazardous goods, but also labour law regulations.
