Materials handling & storage and supply chain

In-motion weighing system

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Scale Components Pty Ltd

Scale Components has launched the Australian National Measurement Institute (NMI) pattern/type approved SC4000 in-motion catchweighing system, designed for inline catchweighing applications in an extensive range of transport, distribution, logistics, packaging and general process weighing installations.

Hygienic plastic pallet alternative

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia

The OptiLedge is a robust and hygienic plastic pallet that provides legs for forklift access.

Weight recording

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Newcastle Weighing Services

Nuweigh Australia has released a weight data logging scale for quality assurance checking in the processing area. The JAC 320 scale is portable and manufactured for washdown areas where accuracy of weight readings is essential.

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.

Bar code reader with integrated connectivity

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

The Leuze electronic bar code reader family has increased to include the BCL 500/i, a series featuring a range of more performance features.

Vertical order picker

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: NTP Forklifts Australia

Jungheinrich Lift Truck has released the EKS 110 vertical order picker.

Pallet runner

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Dermatic has introduced Pallet Runner that combines the density of drive-in systems with the benefits of pallet-flow systems.

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.

Improving conveyor belt hygiene

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Rydell Beltech Pty Ltd

Rydell Industrial (Belting) has introduced its ThermoDrive sprocket-driven hygienic conveyor belting.

Multihead weigher

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty Ltd

The HDM Optima combination weigher is available in 8, 10, 14, 16 and 20-head configurations.

Waterproof weighing

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Newcastle Weighing Services

Nuweigh Australia has released a fully stainless steel waterproof bench scale suitable for wet applications where accurate weight is essential. The JAC 949 model features an IP67 protection rating on the stainless steel load cell.

Metal drums

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Actisafe

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

RFID developers kits

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Unique Micro Design Pty Ltd

Unique Micro Design has released the SkyeTek range of RFID developers kits.

Custom-engineered shaft seals for bulk processing equipment

12 May, 2008 | Supplied by: Woodex Bearing Company Inc

MECO offers custom shaft seals for slow-turning bulk process equipment. Because no standard seals will work properly in every application, MECO engineers specify the design and construction materials for each seal according to actual shaft diameter, speed, clearance, process chemistry, temperature, pressure variation, thermal shaft growth, etc.