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.
Screw conveyor seals
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: EagleBurgmann Australia Pty Ltd
Meco has introduced the HB model range of high-performing, standard-sized seals for screw conveyors and similar equipment.
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.
Multi-weigh combination weighers
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
Multi-weigh combination weighers are suitable for precise and fast weighing of products ranging in size from granulates to large and bulky products.
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.
System Plast Flat top chains and modular belts
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Dotmar EPP Pty LtdThe System Plast New Generation or ‘NGE’ chain is suitable for use in the beverage, food industry due to its lower wear rate, lower friction and lower noise levels. Extra performance, with the lowest coefficient of friction in the System Plast range, results in medium strength with optimum wear resistance, along with reduced plate wear and reduced pitch elongation. NGE chain is suitable for dry running applications and is available in flat top chain. NGE chain has high UV resistance and runs with reduced noise.
Positive-drive belting
05 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Intralox Australia Pty Ltd
The Mol Belting Systems ThermoDrive conveyor belting is a positive-drive, low-tension belting with a continuous, easy-to-clean surface. Like Intralox modular plastic belting, ThermoDrive belts are especially suited to hygienic applications in food processing. With a 100% closed surface, the homogenous, thermoplastic belts can improve food safety, quality assurance and operational efficiency.
Storage system
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: BAC Systems Pty Ltd
BAC Systems has a multitude of workplace storage systems, workbenches and tool trolleys that can be customised for each workplace to help establish more efficient and productive workplaces.
Crane safety and reliability
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Konecranes Australia
Konecranes has launched an audit service to help users to determine whether overhead lifting equipment achieves optimum reliability, performance and mandatory safety standards.
Electric-powered pallet trucks and stackers
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty Ltd
Toyota Material Handling Australia has launched a range of pedestrian electric-powered pallet trucks and electric-powered stackers.
Management software
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the latest version of its Proficy Change Management, version 5.9, featuring web-based client enhancements that provide users with ‘thin’ client capability for version control, audit trails and secure access for popular automation products.
Robot range
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Marand Precision Engineering
The Kuka KR5 sixx CR — Cleanroom Robot features a 5 kg payload and is available in two versions: the KR5 sixx R650 CR with 650 mm reach and the KR5 sixx R850 CR with 850 mm reach. Both are compact, high-speed robots that meet ISO Class 3 requirements and are double foil packed under cleanroom conditions.
UHF RFID tags
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
UPM Raflatac optimised Dog Bone, Short Dipole and Frog RFID tags claim improved performance. The updated UHF EPC, Class 1 Gen2 products have been enhanced with Impinj’s Monza3 ICs. All three products offer 96-bit EPC memory, high read sensitivity and reliability across long read ranges, making them appropriate for a wide range of applications. Moreover, they function near challenging materials such as metals, liquids and on closely packed products.
Cost-to-service analysis
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: CoreProcess
CoreProcess has developed software which pinpoints all ‘downstream’ expenses, effectively measuring key indicators and identifying opportunities for manufacturers to streamline their distribution supply chain and reduce costs.
Preventing spiral breakdowns
03 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Locker Group
Ashworth has created a solution for processors to easily pinpoint undetected high-tension problems to prevent spiral breakdowns.
