Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Ashworth ExactaStack self-stacking belts

08 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Locker Group

Ashworth has ‘change out’ ExactaStack self-stacking belts that utilise the Rack & Roll crate system to quickly complete the installation.


Festo FinGripper

06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The FinGripper has been designed to handle fruit, bulbs or pressure-sensitive food reliably.


A&D Australasia SW scale series

06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: CI Sales & Service Pty Ltd

A&D Australasia has just released a range of super washdown scales to help food and pharmaceutical manufacturers keep up with the ever-increasing hygienic production requirements of government authorities and retail outlets around the world.


Mettler Toledo PFA579(x)lift and PFA779lift stainless steel floor scales

06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd

PFA579(x)lift and PFA779lift stainless steel floor scales feature a raiseable load plate, tubular design and reinforced load plate to provide a long and reliable service life. The floor scales are easy to clean and are suitable to harsh, industrial environments.


A&D Australasia SC and SE series scales

06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: CI Sales & Service Pty Ltd

A&D Australasia has released a washdown platform scale for use in harsh environments. The scale series has an IP68 dust- and water-proof rating. They are equipped with a completely sealed indicator, which allows the scale to be completely submersed in 1 m of water for up to 24 h without compromising its water-tightness and no adverse effects on the weighing performance of gaining a stabilised weight reading in 1 s.


Plastic crates reach 100 million

06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Fibre King Pty Ltd

Fibre King Crate Erectors have been used to erect nearly 100 million returnable plastic crates since their launch in 2006.


Dispensing bulk soya beans, rice and oats

06 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Fresco NZ Ltd

Recently, a large cereal manufacturer approached Fresco Systems Australasia seeking a solution to a problem of dispensing 1000 kg bulk bags of soya beans, rice and oats on a continuous basis into their process. The specification had a number of critical requirements including a system accuracy of <2%, variable discharge rate, 10,000 gauze magnet, discharge height of 1600 mm and a storage capacity of 1500 L.


Waste reduction and stock discrepancy management

25 June, 2010 | Supplied by: A&D Australasia Pty Ltd

A&D Australasia has used its weighing and measurement technology and local automation engineering expertise to create a valuable customised solution for one of Australia’s leading beverage producers.


SSI Schaefer Miniload Crane

10 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Schaefer Systems International Pty Ltd

The SSI Schaefer Miniload Crane (SMC) has been designed to optimise storage and retrieval systems in sites with restrictive space concerns. The SMC is suitable for optimising storage volumes and enhancing stock accuracy in sites with limited floor space.


Fresco 1000 L customised IBCs

06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Fresco NZ Ltd

Fresco has designed and manufactured customised bins. At a capacity of 1000 L, the bins are used to store and move blended product around in the critical hygiene area of the factory between the mill, the blenders and the packing lines. The full stainless steel construction, completely polished internally, allows cleaning via wet washing/sterilisation, avoiding product contamination between batches.


GS1Locatenet

06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: GS1 Australia

GS1 has unveiled an electronic location directory that connects purchasers and suppliers around Australia. The central registry, known as GS1Locatenet, improves the speed and accuracy of supply transactions and build traceability in the supply chain. The service is available to all users of global location numbers (GLNs) across all industries.


Hardy Instruments Enviro bench scales

06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Scale Components Pty Ltd

Hardy Instruments’ Enviro bench scales meet the needs of the food and chemical industries for sanitary scales that withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdown environments. The sanitary design and 304 stainless steel construction of the Enviro washdown bench scales help provide a reliable, sanitary, bench scale configuration.


Intralox conveyor belt service upgrade

04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Intralox Australia Pty Ltd

Intralox has expanded its service levels globally and is now offering a lead time of seven working days for belts assembled from stock components; same day, next day, and three-day shipment services for belts assembled from stock components; and free belt guarantees for all expedited orders. and if Intralox does not ship an expedited belt order on time, then the belt and stock accessories are free of charge (up to USD 10,000) and the expediting fee is waived.


Accuweigh X-320 waterproof weighing indicator

04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Accuweigh Pty Ltd

The Accuweigh X-320 waterproof weighing indicator is completely sealed to eliminate future repairs caused by water ingress. Rated to IP69K, the X-320 waterproof weight indicator is suitable for use in wash down areas and can withstand direct hosing with high pressure water jets (1400 psi) at high temperatures (up to 80°C).


Chep FB3 foldable plastic bin

04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: CHEP Australia

Chep has released the FB3 plastic hire bin that is suited to producers and processors of softer fruits and vegetables. The bin is claimed to be longer-lasting, easy to erect, weighs 40 kg and protects product integrity.


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