Smooth move
11 April, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.vibrationsystems.com.au/
While the more common drive for vibratory conveyors is by electric vibrating motors, their physical characteristics make them inherently unsuitable for very large strokes and long conveyor lengths, since they need to drive through the centre of gravity of the tray. To obtain a true linear action two motors are needed with consequent increase in weight and complexity.
Unscrambling at Kraft
29 March, 2007 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
Lanfranchi S.rl. of Parma, Italy, in collaboration with its local partner HBM Plastics & Packaging Technologies, has recently won the tender to supply a PET bottle unscrambler to Kraft Foods in Port Melbourne
Impact weigher
12 March, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.flowforce.com.au/
The MAGNE//FLO impact weigher is rugged, reliable and user friendly. It can be used to measure the grain flow rate to the first break of the milling process and ensure that the water addition to the grain is controlled correctly.
CWW load cells
12 March, 2007 | Supplied by: Applied Measurement Australia
The Dacell CWW series hollow type load cells are slim and lightweight. With capacities ranging from 50 kgf to 200 tf, the CWW load cells are IP67 rated. They feature a nonlinearity specification of 1% of rated output, repeatability of 0.5% and a zero balance of 0.5%.
Australia develops integrated RFID forklift
07 March, 2007
A joint Australian project has resulted in the development of what is claimed to be the country’s first fully-integrated RFID forklift.
$1.6 million funding for logistics sector
22 February, 2007
At the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Annual Forum 2007, Mark Vaile, Minister for Transport & Regional Services, announced funding of $1.6 million for the freight and logistics sector.
Vacuum conveyors
12 February, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.piab.com.au/
Vacuum technology company Piab has been developing USDA vacuum conveyors, and claims the PIAB C33 is the first vacuum conveyor to satisfy the requirements of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Stainless steel spiral conveyor
12 February, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.icaust.com.au/
ICA has released a spiral conveyor system made from food grade stainless steel specifically for applications in the food and beverage industries.
Silo safety: Australian or imported?
09 February, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
A high-profile incident in a Cootamundra silo has highlighted the many dangers associated with working on or around silos
Self-adjusting multihead weigher
19 January, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.scanvaegt.com/
Scanvaegt's series of multihead weighers, the ScanCombinator, now comes with automatic feeder adjustment (AFA) technology that ensures a consistent high flow of products to the weighing unit and greater processing accuracy.
Belt maintenance tool
19 January, 2007 | Supplied by: Flexco Australia
Faster, simpler lacer installation of wire hooks has been made possible with the Roller Lacer from Flexible Steel Lacing Company. The Clipper Roller Lacer Gold Class portable tool is designed for fast, easy, hook installation and reduces operator fatigue and minimises down time without sacrificing precision.
Avoiding risk in the supply chain
11 December, 2006 by Wendy Cramer, Journalist
An unmanaged supply chain can compromise customer service and affect profitability. Australian retailers are also guilty of putting pressure on manufacturers, with some threatening to cut contracts with businesses that don't streamline their processes
Six-axis robot
11 December, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.au.abb.com/
ABB has released a backwards bending, six-axis robot.
Non-hydraulic pallet inverter
11 December, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.kinggroup.com.au/
King Materials Handling has developed an electromechanical method of opening and closing the clamps and rotating the load to create a non-hydraulic pallet inverter. Auto pressure load sensing, slow start and stop rotation, and a large aperture with a 1500 kg payload are key features.
Fresh food grippers
11 October, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.romheld.com.au/
The Schunk range of grippers for handling fresh food products has been extended with the release of angular gripper type LMG-44.
