Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Resource management and supply chain visibility

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Syscan International Australasia

Syscan International has developed a solution for the cold chain industry: iCE — a wireless RFID device that allows reliable data acquisition based on IEEE 802.15.4.

Decentralised control

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Industrial Conveying (Aust) Pty Ltd

Industrial Conveying Australia has advanced its capability for turnkey solutions by adding decentralised control technology to its product line.

Conveyor belt scale

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Tecweigh Pty Ltd

The Tecweigh WY-15 conveyor belt scale features strain gauge technology. Two precision strain gauge load cells offer reliability and durability.

Pallet labelling

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Dy-Mark Identification Solutions

Designed for single-, dual- and even three-panel applications, the APL 8000 series is purpose-built for pallet labelling.

Double pallet handlers

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Eurolift Pty Ltd

The Meyer multiple pallet handlers incorporate a shaft guide system which ensures easy handling, improved visibility and exact arm travel.

Pallet conveyor

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Swisslog Australia

ProMove, the latest range of Swisslog-Accalon pallet conveyors, features conveyor elements that are light and compact and very stable.

Cut-gate weigher

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

The CG series weighers are suitable for manufacturers of coffee, ingredients and other dry granular product. They provide accurate gentle product handling and easy maintenance.

Talking bar code scanner

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Visual Independence

Life just got a whole lot easier for Australia’s vision impaired with the release of a portable talking bar code scanner.

Screw-feeder weigher

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

Ishida’s multihead weigher with rotary screw feeder can provide the answer to weighing difficult-to-handle high adhesive products such as raw meat, raw fish and cooked pasta.

Metal drums

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Actisafe

Actisafe has released a range of products aimed at solving problem metal drum storage.

Solid/liquid delivery system

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Process Systems Services Pty Ltd

Hapman has introduced SolidQuid, a solid/liquid delivery system that uses an existing liquid delivery equipment to convey precisely measured amounts of bulk powders from a FIBC bulk bag to a mixing tank.

Pneumatic cylinder with integral hydraulic brake

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Metal Work Pneumatic Australia Pty Ltd

Pneumatic actuators are notoriously difficult to control at either slow speeds or when the load varies during the stroke.

Collapsible bins

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Nayla Pty Ltd

Available from Nayla is the KitBin, a method of reducing freight and storage costs. The unit is a bulk storage and transport ‘knock-down’ container with removable sides that pack inside a built KitBin for storage during transport when the bins are returned empty to the source.