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Robotic bag gripper

A NEW robotic bag gripper tool from SAS Automation can lift heavy bags off a roller conveyor while avoiding interference with the conveyor rollers.

A specialised EOAT (end of arm tool) is often used to palletise woven plastic or paper bags containing many products including grain, chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic resins.

Because vacuum tools may not secure the bags due to air leakage, a “clam shell” bag gripper with pivoting stainless steel fingers is used instead.

The bags are presented to the robot on a roller conveyor allowing the custom spaced fingers to lift upwards between the rollers and secure the bag against the spring plate.

When in position, the fingers open and the bag placed onto the pallet in the required pattern.

The bag gripper tool is made of heavy duty stainless steel fingers capable of handling weights of 11kg to 27kg.

It requires only one pivot point with one cylinder to rotate the fingers to grab the bags, reaching in between the rollers to secure the bag underneath and providing optimal support.

This specially designed SAS tool solves the difficulty of securing bags that significantly deform due to heavy contents such as salt, food products, or even dry concrete mixtures.

The tool is easily integrated with any robot.

For more information contact:

Romheld Automation

P – 1800 465 348

W – www.romheld.com.au

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Eyewash station

G&A First Aid Supplies now has available the Aero Eyewash Station said to work quickly, easy to use and is easy to see.

The eyewash station features a dust-proof drop down cover, eye-wash applicators, mirror, and is wall mountable (fittings included).

The 500ml replacement bottles of sterile saline solution are said to be readily available. According to the company, the Fendall Inc. 2007 white paper references the fact that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon require all emergency eyewash stations to use a sterile solution to prevent infection.

“The sterile solutions are ideal for flushing your eye when a large quantity is required — for example, when you receive a chemical splash” said Ron Leaman, owner of G&A First Aid Supplies.

“The new station is already being used by grain handlers and food laboratories. Chemical splashes, grain dust, almost any airborne particles that can cause irritation and/or pain in a person’s eye in the workplace can benefit from this eyewash,” Leaman said.

For more information contact:

G&A First Aid Supplies

P – 07 5448 3809

W – www.gasupplies.com.au

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All-in-one safety gate switch/interlock

PILZ has introduced an innovative interlock with a non-contact transponder for the switching function and an electromagnet to hold the gate closed.

The new PSENslock device combines the functions of a safety gate monitoring switch and interlock in one compact, robust unit.

Suitable for mounting directly on 45mm extruded aluminium profiles, the device is designed for applications up to SIL3 (safety integrity level 3) in accordance with EN/IEC 62061, and Category 4 in accordance with EN 954-1. Sealed to IP67, it can be used on a wide variety of machinery across a diverse range of industries.

The device holds the gate closed by means of a maintenance-free electromagnet that achieves a holding force of 500N while drawing only 4.8W from a 24Vdc supply.

Due to the non-mechanical locking technology, the switch/lock and actuator can tolerate a maximum horizontal and vertical misalignment of 5mm.

For more information contact:

Pilz Safe Automation

P – 03 9544 6300

W – www.pilz.com.au

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Fire detection and alarm system

SIMPLEX Fire Products has launched Vigilant MX 1 fire detection and alarm system said to offer an innovative one or two loop analogue addressable fire indicator panel.

Designed for compliance with AS 7240.2 and featuring an integral Fire Brigade Panel to AS 4428.3, the system is said to be suitable for an extensive range of fire protection applications for small to medium size systems.

The system uses MX Virtual detectors, which are said to provide rapid response to fire conditions while minimising the occurrence of nuisance alarms. This is achieved as a result of MX Smartsense and Fastlogic detection algorithms, MX Technology heat enhanced smoke detection algorithms and carbon monoxide fire detection.

The system utilises analogue addressable detection with a range of multi-sensor detectors.

An example of this is a triple sensor detector incorporating photoelectric smoke, carbon monoxide and heat. This permits the selection of algorithms for appropriate detection combined with high nuisance alarm immunity, in order for the best detection mode for a situation to be easily chosen.

The MX Digital communications protocol used on the addressable loops is designed to provide reliability and fault resistance, with operation possible over many cable types, permitting system upgrades using existing cables.

The way in which the loop is configured ensures that communication can continue even if a loop open circuit fault occurs. Up to 128 short circuit isolator detector bases or modules can be fitted around the loop to limit the effect of a short circuit fault.

For more information contact:

Simplex Fire Products

P – 1300 552 559

W – www.simplexfire.com.au

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Colour check cabinet

IDM Instruments has released the IDM colour check cabinet manufactured to assess colour changes under different light sources; fluorescent artificial daylight, incandescent source, fluorescent, and UV black light.

This is particularly important when determining the suitability of materials for industrial applications, where there is the need to maintain colour consistency and quality.

The cabinet features micro processor controlled electronics as well as an easy touch button control panel, making it a very user friendly machine.

Other features include standard hour meter timing on each light source, enabling operators to use the machine using one lamp at a time; thus displaying the total service time of that lamp.

For more information contact:

IDM Instruments

P – 03 9708 6885

E – idm@idminstruments.com.au

W – www.idminstruments.com.au

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Plant isolation or lockout tagout

UNLIMITED Spaces has released a range of safety products including a range of plant isolation or lockout tagout (LOTO) devices.

The company combines padlocks and lockout devices with storage, document displays, administrative systems and signage to ensure effective, robust systems are in place.

The company provides safety padlocks and lockout devices for equipment such as circuit breakers, electrical plugs, pneumatics, valves and forklifts.

This safety equipment can be mounted in stand alone stations or combined with a company’s procedures, signage and a worksurface in Lockout Tagout Activity Stations. Why use an Activity Station?

These are customised to meet the specific needs of a company’s workplace with different station sizes and devices.

The devices can be used when employees are working on plant or machinery to repair, maintain, adjust, inspect or clean it. To do these activities safely, plant isolation procedures must be in place to prevent the release of stored energy, or to stop machinery and it’s components from being activated or set in motion.

Stored energy includes electricity incl. static or capacitors, fluids under pressure, mechanical energy in the moving parts of mechanical systems and can include springs, thermal energy both high or low temperature incl. radiation and chemical reaction.

Lock out Tag out (LOTO) refers to the safety devices used to isolate stored energy and stop plant and machinery from being activated, the procedures to ensure all lockout points are identified, and Supervision to ensure procedures are followed.

Unlimited Spaces 03 5291 3095, www.unlimitedspaces.com.au.

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Safety step

TEAM Systems now has available the Step-Up safety step manufactured from highly durable plastic.

According to the company, the step provides a safe, durable and convenient means of gaining access to shelving, racking or those hard to access places above a convenient reach.

The four sided step has a 370mm square deck area to which is attached two water proof and oil resistant non slip pads that provide a sure footing and a non-slip surface.

The steps are manufactured with additional support under the top surface area to prevent bowing or sagging under constant use.

The new strengthened design is said to have a safe working capacity of 150kg while each step weighs 5 kg.

The steps are available in six standard colours.

Team Systems spokesman Shane Poulton said the steps were originally manufactured to prevent spills in manufacturing, general office, distribution, supermarkets and chain stores.

“Since we introduced the new strengthened design and with the waterproof and oil resistant surface we have added a new Industrial version we have dubbed the Miners Step-Up for employees in a diverse range of workshop or stores applications in the mining, construction and engineering sectors and others where there are oils, greases, mud or water.”

Team Systems 03 9799 9411, www.teamsystems.net.au

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SCADA software upgraded

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

Windows security integration allows for easier maintenance of CitectSCADA as it is no longer necessary to create and maintain user accounts within the SCADA system.

Instead, users of the SCADA system can simply use their network username and password to access the CitectSCADA system. According to the company, compliance can be easily implemented with the Dual Signature functionality which provides a second level of authorisation for actions.

Some operations may have regulatory, environmental or other consequences, and processes dictate that a second level of authorisation is required before the action proceeds.

V7.10 introduces other features including new symbols, Microsoft Excel 2007 integration and graphics enhancements that make the package easier to configure, operate and maintain.

For more information contact:

Citect

P – 02 9496 7518

W – www.citect.com.

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Plant simulation software

PRODUCT Lifecycle Management Australasia (PLMA) has released Plant Simulation, a software package from Siemens PLM that allows users to optimise throughput, relieve bottlenecks and minimise work-in-process in factories, warehouses and logistical operations.

The software enables users to create well-structured, hierarchical models of production facilities, lines and processes, as well as logistical operations and storage and warehousing operations.

This is achieved through powerful object-oriented architecture and modeling capabilities that enable users to create and maintain even highly complex systems, including advanced control mechanisms.

The simulation models take into consideration internal and external supply chains, production resources and business processes, allowing you to analyse the impact of different production variations.

PLMA will be holding free seminars on Plant Simulation in Melbourne on the 26th of March, 2009 and in Sydney on April 1, 2009.

For more information contact: PLMA 1800 303 202, www.plma.com.au

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CAM interface

MISSLER Software and CGTech have announced the availability of a new interface between TopSolid’Cam and Vericut to improve machine simulation visualisation.

The interface allows Vericut to be opened directly from TopSolid’Cam, with all information relating to the part, the stock and the tools used are transferred directly from TopSolid’Cam, thereby eliminating the need to input a second time all of this information.

Dominique Laffret, VP of Strategic Relations for Missler Software said the new interface offers important time gains to customers offering a “competitive advantage for these companies”.

“The development of a direct link towards Vericut is also an important step in the verification of the ISO code generated by TopSolid’Cam post-processors.

“The part and machine environment simulation already provided by TopSolid’Cam together with the advanced ISO simulation provided in Vericut will no doubt help reduce potential collisions,” Laffret said.

CGTech info.france@cgtech.com.

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Industrial Ethernet switches

SIEMENS has expanded its range of Industrial Ethernet switches with the new Scalance XB-000 range for low-cost design of small line and star topologies and the new Scalance XF-200 range with flat design.

The company has also extended its existing X-100 range by a compact switch for power supply over the Ethernet data line. The switches of the Scalance XB-000 range are unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches with IP20 protection, and are suitable for use in industrial environments which are not particularly harsh.

Due to the compact box design the low-cost switches can be fitted on a standard DIN rail in a control cabinet. The XB005, XB008, XB004-1 and XB004-1LD versions have up to eight electrical RJ45 ports or four RJ45 ports and a fiber-optic port.

The Scalance XF204IRT is the first switch from the new Scalance XF-200 range. It saves space as a result of its flat design with the cable outlet sloping downward, whereas the plugs are connected as usual from the front. The new switch allows users to design isochronous real-time Ethernet segments.

For more information contact:

Siemens

P – 137 222

W – www.siemens.com/scalance

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Metal markers

AUSTRALIAN Warehouse Solutions (AWS) has released the Dykem High Purity markers for marking on stainless steel or any surface where degradation, contamination or other adverse effects are a concern.

The markers are said to be ideal for aircraft industries, marine industries, power plants, automotive plants, and oil and natural gas refineries.

Containing trace amounts of halogens, low melting metals and is low in chlorides, the precise formula of the markers are said to meet or exceed the specifications for GE Nuclear Energy, GE Aircraft Engines and the US Energy and Development Administration (nuclear grade).

For convenience and versatility, the markers are available in three different barrel types.

For more information contact:

AWS

P – 1800 023 890

W – www.austwarehouse.com.au.

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Wearable mobile receipt printers

INTERMEC has introduced the PB2 and PB3 commercial mobile receipt printers designed to provide low cost, wearable receipt printing solutions for a range of applications.

The lightweight two-inch and three-inch printers complement the Intermec CN3 series, and new CK3 mobile computers. Available with optional magnetic stripe reader, according to the company, the printers give workers the flexibility to accept payments via their mobile computer or printer.

Payments can be processed on the go and receipts can be generated immediately, improving customer satisfaction, increasing productivity, and creating new opportunities for sales.

Designed to support mobility, the printers can be comfortably worn all day using the belt loop system that comes standard with every printer, or the optional shoulder strap.

Hands-free options also include a weather-resistant, IP54-rated environmental case that adds protection for outdoor applications such as electronic citations, postal delivery, and car rental return processing without impairing mobility.

Unlike other mobile printers that need to be plugged in and idle while recharging, the PB2 and PB3 printers feature long-lasting, field-replaceable batteries that can be charged independent of the printer, maximising uptime and convenience.

The printers are now available for order globally.

Intermec 1800 333 120, www.intermec.com.au

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Super spray nozzle

EXAIR’s new 1¼” Super Air Nozzle has been designed to deliver 9.4 pounds (4,252 grams) of strong blowing force when mounted 12” (305mm) away from the target.

The force is said to be more than 12 times that of ordinary air nozzles, making it ideal for blowing heavy materials or for applications where the air nozzle can’t be mounted close to the surface to be blown off, dried or cooled.

The compressed air is ejected through a series of holes located in recessed grooves on the nozzle surface. The aerodynamic design of the nozzle directs the air to a single point of convergence, delivering a concentrated stream of high velocity airflow with hard- hitting force.

According to the company, this assures safe operation since the airflow that exits the nozzle cannot be blocked, as required by OSHA standard 1910.242(b). At 80 PSIG, the air consumption is 188 SCFM.

The typical sound level reduction from ordinary open pipe is 27 dBA, bringing the noise to acceptable levels required by the OSHA maximum allowable noise exposure standard 29 CFR 1910.95(a).

The zinc aluminium alloy construction makes the nozzle suitable for rugged industrial applications. A 2” (51mm) hex body is provided for easy installation using a standard wrench or socket. Applications include ejection of heavy parts, drying, machinery and parts cleaning, chip removal, liquid blowoff, and cooling hot parts.

Compressed Air Australia, 1300 787 688

http://caa.exair.com

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Log detector

PASTERNACK Enterprises has introduced the new Log Detector, said to be a complete low cost subsystem for measuring RF signals in the frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz.

The detector has a typical dynamic range of 50 dB, providing a wider range and better accuracy than what can be achieved using discrete diode detectors.

Its high sensitivity allows measurement at low power levels, and so reduces the amount of power that needs to be coupled to the detector.

Rojone, 02 9829 1555

www.rojone.com.au

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Tesys t with ethernet

SCHNEIDER Electric has expanded the company’s TeSys T range to include Ethernet connectivity.

According to the company, the TeSys T is an advanced, flexible motor management and protection system which currently supports communication protocols DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus DP and CANopen.

Now with Ethernet (Modbus TCP/IP) connectivity, the system gives customers even greater protection and flexibility, while helping reduce the costs associated with maintenance operations.

The system includes a two-port Ethernet switch and supports Daisy Chain and Ring (Daisy Chain Loop) topologies, so if a network cable is damaged all motor starters can still receive commands via another cable.

This means installation downtime can be minimised — an automatic recovery time of less than 500 milliseconds in the case of a bus failure.

In addition, the Faulty Device Replacement (FDR) service means that using configuration software to replace a damaged product is no longer necessary, as the new protection system will automatically download the configuration file from the PLC once connected to the network.

Schneider Electric, 1300 369 233

www.schneider-electric.com.au

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Motorised test system

FORCE and torque test solutions manufacturer Mecmesin has announced the release of the new MultiTest-d test system, available in 1kN and 2.5kN capacities.

Incorporating enhancements to its design and functionality, the test system works in conjunction with a digital force gauge and forms an ideal entry-level motorised test system for professionals who wish to evaluate quality control parameters of their products in tension and compression.

According to the company, the new system retains the robust high quality design of the existing MultiTest motorised test range and continues to offer customers a cost-effective measurement solution through a superb range of added benefits.

These include improved potentiometer control enabling greater precision and fine-tuning of critical test variables such as speed; the addition of displacement as a test measurement parameter, and an enlarged LCD screen offering clear and comprehensive test settings and result information.

One of the most significant advantages of the new system is said to be the ability to run continuous test cycles. Customers needing to perform multiple tests on a sample and requiring minimal set-up time can now automate them to run continuously, thereby removing the need for an operator to initiate every test manually.

The expansion of the data-transfer capabilities means that quality managers can now rely on the new MultiTest-d to plot the graph of force and deflection to analyse essential physical parameters such as co-efficient of friction, peeling forces and tensile strength.

SI Instruments, 08 8352 5511

http://si-instruments.com

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Check-metering kit

THE latest check-metering technology from Siemens, the Sitrans FUP1010, is a portable clamp-on unit, specifically designed for the water and wastewater industry to measure the performance of existing flow meters with unparalleled accuracy, performance, versatility and compatibility.

With a heavy-duty construction, the check-metering kit adjusts between two modes of operation — transit time operation and Doppler operation — to produce optimal measuring results for all technology, aeration and solids percentages.

Transit time operation is the preferred mode for measuring homogenous liquids such as primary sludge, mixed liquor or drinking water applications, with an accuracy of 0.5 percent of the flow. For liquids containing extensive solids or aeration percentages, such as thickened and digested sludge, the Doppler operation can automatically verify liquids with accuracy of up to 1 percent of the flow.

This versatile unit is completely portable and comes with all mounting hardware to undertake on-site flow surveys and monitoring of temporary or permanent flow meter installations. The four-hour battery is fully recharged after one hour and the selection of transducers will fit most common pipe sizes and styles.

In meeting the industry’s demand for better quality metering data, the check-metering kit incorporates a 1MB data-logger which produces reports and statistics that can be easily downloaded to a PC via the RS232 cable.

The kit comes with a flow computer and logger, mounting hardware, transducers, cables and carry case.

Siemens, 131 773

www.siemens.com.au/water

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Metal face sensors

SENSOR and control manufacturer ifm efector, is pleased to introduce a new line of sensors and connectors designed for metalforming applications.

According to the company, the sensors offer a great price/performance ratio, providing all of the benefits of a metal face sensor at a plastic sensor price.

The sensor line is designed and tested to improve its life-in-application in welding and stamping processes. The sensor’s stainless steel construction withstands damage from physical impact caused by part-loading in manufacturing cells.

The sensor is further protected with a high temperature weld-slag resistant coating that prevents weld-slag from adhering.

The sensors are said to be able to withstand more than 1 million wire-brush passes and still provide 100% of their sensing range.

Additional features include: 360° ring LED design for status indication; laser-etched part numbers and; weld field immune electronics. Sensors are available in standard housing styles that include M12, M18, and M30 tubular housings.

For connection technology, there are two families of M12 connectors available specifically designed for welding applications that feature cable material rated for high temperatures and coupling nuts with a weld slag resistant coating.

Ifm efector, 1300 365 088

www.ifm.com/au

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Face visor

SPERIAN has released the new Forestry Visor. Made from the high quality mesh, the visor is said to offer the perfect level of protection from large flying particles, while allowing for good air circulation and comfort.

The visor can be fitted onto most hard hats to be used in conjunction with earmuffs using Howard Leight hard hat adaptors and the Howard Leight range of earmuffs.

Featuring a wide sun brim for added protection from sun and glare, the Forestry visor utilises a ratchet arm system which allows for the visor to be lifted up or down, eliminating the need to remove the hard hat when not using the visor.

For more information contact:

Sperian Protection

P – 1300 139 166

W – www.sperianprotection.com.au.

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