Pod trailer
14 September, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.crtgroup.com.au/betterways
The CRT Pod Trailer is said to have revolutionised supply chain management.
Drum tipper
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
Flexicon’s Tip-Tite drum tipper seals drums against a discharge cone, tips the drum, mates the cone against a gasketted connection and discharges bulk material dust-free through a slide gate valve.
Conveyor belting
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Intralox Australia Pty Ltd
Intralox has partnered with Mol Belting Systems to become the exclusive provider of ThermoDrive conveyor belting. ThermoDrive belting is a positive-drive, low-tension belting with a continuous, easy-to-clean surface.
Vertical lift bin tippers
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Wrightway Products
The Wrightway Products vertical lift bin tipper allows users to simply open the door, locate the full container on the cradle, close the door and press a button to empty contents at whatever height is needed.
Pallet wrapper
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Primepac Automation
The Autopac 1525RC pallet wrapper can have a remote control facility installed so the whole process of pallet wrapping can be achieved from the forklift driver’s seat. The device continues wrapping automatically while the forklift operator is picking up the next pallet for wrapping. This streamlines the whole process, increasing output capacity and improving efficiency.
Spiral conveyor belt
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Locker Group
Ashworth Bros has introduced a 1½″ pitch Omni-Pro link to extend the line of spiral/turn-curve conveyor belts. The Omni-Pro 150 retains the same design features that allow the belt to minimise cage bar wear, maintenance costs and downtime in demanding high-tension spiral applications.
Darrell Lea sweetens its GS1net experience
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Bizcaps Software
Darrell Lea has chosen Bizcaps Eziform to help it publish its product data to GS1net to enable it to exchange and synchronise product data with its major trading partners.
Pick-and-place robot
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The FlexPicker IRB 360 is a second-generation, high-speed picking robot that claims faster processing and faster payback for packaging applications. The robot offers the ability to handle heavier objects and accommodate the mass of increasingly sophisticated grippers required in handling diverse products. The IRB 360 is the second-generation delta robot solution for precision pick-and-place applications. It features high speed, high payload, accuracy, reliability and ease of use.
South Australian brewery installs gypsum blending system
28 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Fresco NZ Ltd
Fresco Systems Australasia recently installed a gypsum blending system for a South Australian brewery in Adelaide. Specifically designed to replace an ageing manual process, the new system needed to reduce manual handling and achieve the highest levels of weight accuracies, dust control and mixer homogeneity. Fresco designed, manufactured and commissioned the system to ensure it met requirements. Adding to the complexity of retrofitting a system into an existing building was the old system, which was still operating and being feed from 20 kg bags, leaving limited space available.
Rhino pallet wrapper
22 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
The Rhino 108 pallet wrapper is a reliable and economical solution for medium-volume users.
Wash down scales
13 July, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.adamequipment.com
The Adam Equipment WBW wash down scales are suitable for food preparation, food processing plants and agricultural facilities. The scales feature IP65 rated wash down housing and a large stainless steel weighing pan.
Light crane system
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Konecranes Australia
The Konecranes XA Aluminium Light Crane System has been tailored to demanding applications which require high precision, less rolling resistance, low noise and corrosion-free extended durability and cleanliness.
End-of-line process automation
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Elettric80 Pty Ltd
Elettric 80’s scalable Freeway system provides a solution through custom-designed automation for fast-moving consumer-goods plants, especially those with two-shift operations, or more.
Spiral belt tension gauge
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Locker Group
Ashworth has created a solution to help processors pinpoint undetected high-tension problems in spirals to extend belt life and prevent unexpected breakdowns.
SPC Ardmona palletising system
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
When Australian cannery SPC Ardmona switched its palletising system, it found other advantages than just packing more pallets. The new system also opened up opportunities for new business.
