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Vacuum dryer sealing

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: EagleBurgmann Australia Pty Ltd

Two challenges encountered by processors who have to dry abrasive slurries are contamination of product by packing flecks and the loss of vacuum leading to longer and longer drying cycles. For most, the greater the vacuum, the shorter the batch time and the more profitable the process.

Turck inclinometer

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has introduced a dual-axis inclinometer sensor for angular tilt detection. The sensors feature compact rectangular housings and may be mounted at ±10, ±45, ±60 and ±85° angles.

Eyewash station

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Graintec Pty Ltd

The Aero Eyewash Station works quickly, is easy to use and is easy to see. The station features a dust-proof drop down cover, eye-wash applicators and a mirror and is wall mountable.

High-pressure spray gun

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering

The Lagafors Triggless II Spray Gun features an ergonomic design that reduces muscle stress on the user and allows for a range of different gripping methods. Its lightweight design also means that it can be used comfortably with one hand.

Low-flow spray nozzle

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering

The Mini-M70LF spray nozzle features maximum cleaning with low-flow and thus, maximum water savings. A lightweight, easy-to-handle spray nozzle, the Mini-M70LF is designed for heavy-duty cleaning and ensures consistent spray pattern changes, even at a low flow rate.

Online particle analyser

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd

The POLA 3000 is a system for online particle analysis that integrates a number of different components into one complete unit. The system is based on an image analysis principle and has a charge coupled device built inside the unit. It also has a computer in the form of a chip inside so that no external PCs are required.

Food service spray rinse gun

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd

The FS729 Ultra Rinse food service gun carries both the WaterMark to AS/NZS 3718 and WELS 6 Star Water Efficiency Rating. It features a nominal flow rate of 4 L/min and achieves the benchmark of California’s pre-rinse spray valve specifications, introduced to save both water and energy.

CitectSCADA V7.10 SCADA software upgrade

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Citect Pty Ltd

Citect has equipped the latest edition of CitectSCADA, V7.10, with Windows Integrated Security and support for Microsoft Windows Vista.

Coaxial valve for high-pressure media

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd

Air & Hydraulic Systems is distributing the complete range of coaxial valves produced by German valve manufacturer RSG.

PET blowing compressors

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors Australia

Atlas Copco’s ZD high-pressure compressors have been certified oil-free air with a Class 0 certification.

Analog and digital temperature

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Banner Engineering has introduced a new way to collect analog, digital and temperature information in hazardous areas. The system is a combination of wireless communication, battery technology and intrinsically safe electronics.

Gears for DC motors

01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd

Worm gearboxes (SG) are noted for their quiet running. The worm-gear shaft has bearings on both sides. The gear components, made of bronze or steel, and the lubrication ensure a long service life at the rated torque. In many applications, the location of the output shaft at 90° to the motor shaft provides an optimum design solution. On request, worm-gearboxes can be supplied with a hollow output shaft.