igus 3D Triflex R energy chain
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Triflex R robot accessory package from igus includes more than 200 components. From large welding to small palletising robots, every industrial application can now be covered. Corrugated hoses can kink and tear, which is why igus developed the 3D energy chain Triflex R for robot producers and users.
Sensor Technology LoadSense intelligent load sensor
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Omni Instruments
Sensor Technology’s smart load sensor is claimed to provide all the information needed to optimise efficiency and increase profitability of a wide range of industrial operations. The system allows weighing processes to be fully integrated with handling operations. All live data is captured in real time and can be transferred to a database, stored, totalised and analysed.
Intralox Activated Roller Belt technology
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Intralox Australia Pty Ltd
Intralox claims its Activated Roller Belt (ARB) technology can assist users to optimise their conveyor layout and maximise plant productivity. The technology can reduce overall system costs, save floor space and reduce system controls and complexity.
Highland precision portable balances
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Adam Equipment (SE ASIA) Pty Ltd
The Highland balance is a fully featured balance with a rechargeable battery, removable draft shield and stainless steel pan. Additionally, external calibration is easily done with the built-in HandiCal feature while overload protection is provided internally.
Ashworth lotension and ExactaStack spiral belting
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Locker Group
Ashworth supplies either metal or plastic belts for both low-tension and self-stacking spirals. The comprehensive line includes lotension spiral belts and ExactaStack, a drop-in replacement belt for self-stacking spirals.
Vibrating conveyors from Vibration Systems & Solutions
07 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd
Vibrating conveyors from Vibration Systems & Solutions have no moving parts, other than the simple drive by pneumatic vibrator. This linear vibrator is the only moving part in the system and is designed with an air cushion at each end of the stroke, eliminating no metal-to-metal impact and with virtually no noise. This design overcomes the limitations of crank drive systems which have a sudden stop and start at each end of the stroke, causing stress on the mechanism and the bearings of the motor.
Coca-Cola Amatil NZ goes to GS1net
21 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Bizcaps Software
Coca Cola Amatil (NZ), a leading NZ producer of soft drinks, diet drinks, juices and juice drinks, waters, energy drinks, sports drinks and cordials, has become GS1net live using Bizcaps’ E2 software to publish data to GS1net for its trading partner Foodstuffs.
Schweppervescence on a pallet
21 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Loscam Ltd
Open communication, a collaborative relationship, good customer service and high-quality pallets - these were the criteria Loscam had to meet to win a contract with major beverage company Schweppes Australia.
Food Spectrum adds folding bins to its supply chain
21 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Chep Pallecon Solutions
Brisbane-based food ingredients manufacturer Food Spectrum is one of the first CEVA Pallecon customers to introduce the new plastic folding CEVAbin to its supply chain. Spectrum has been a long-term customer and over time has been a regular user of CEVA Pallecon’s liquid IBCs for the movement of honey and other products.
Shear advantage as Steric blends in IBCs
21 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Matcon Ltd
Steric Trading, an Australian-owned food, beverage and non-food manufacturing company, produces products like beverage powders, toppings in many flavours, maple flavoured syrups, packet soups, lemon and lime juices and a wide variety of wet sauces.
Heat and Control Powder on Demand (POD) powder and granule transfer system
24 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd
Powder On Demand (POD) is a compact, efficient system that transfers powders and granules to seasoning applicators, mixers, storage bins and elevated equipment.
CCA achieves record productivity with new picking method
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd
Coca-Cola Amatil is achieving productivity rates of more than 1400 picks/hour at its new Eastern Creek DC thanks to a picking methodology developed by logistics systems supplier Dematic.
Davidson Tech PackMin Management System
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Davidson Tech
One of the most important and difficult issues to manage with food production is traceability. Users need to know exactly what goes into each batch of product and keep track of stock from the time that it comes in the door right through to when it goes out to customers. Keeping track of all of this using paper or spreadsheets is difficult, inefficient and error-prone. The PackMin Management System can integrate with a company’s current processes, saving time and money. And it keeps track of everything without any extra effort.
Kelba KHX series bench scales
04 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Kelba (Australia) Pty Ltd
Kelba’s portable high-resolution KHX series bench scales are available in four different capacities - 3 kg x 0.1 g, 6 kg x 0.2 g, 15 kg x 0.5 g and 30 kg x 1 g.
Flexicon Tip-Tite drum dump feeder
02 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
The Tip-Tite drum dump feeder seals drums against a discharge cone, tips the drum and feeds bulk material into downstream equipment, dust free, at controlled rates.
