Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Dock loading/unloading technology

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

Industrial Conveying is custom designing, manufacturing and installing a range of devices for bulk loading (and unloading) palletised product into shipping containers.

Vertical order picker

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: NTP Forklifts Australia

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

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.

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.

Data collection computer for cold storage applications

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: LXE Australia Pty Ltd

LXE has released what it claims is the smallest and lightest, wireless handheld data collection computer for cold storage.

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.

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.

Horizontal motion conveyor

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

The Fastback 90E conveyor from Heat and Control combines a small and powerful drive unit with a wide variety of pan sizes to improve transfer and distribution for a diverse range of applications.

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.

Mobile computer

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd

CipherLab has built its latest mobile computers called the 9400 series. These handheld PCs have 520 MHz computer power, 128 MB of SDRAM and many standard features all built within a lightweight compact form that fits easily into a hand.

Real-time ingredient traceability

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Lawson Software Australia Pty Ltd

Lawson M3 Trace Engine 3.0 is designed to help companies in the food and beverage industries improve product quality and help prevent and manage potential food safety and quality risks.

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.