Hyster Electric Forklifts

The latest generation of Hyster Electric Forklifts are at the forefront of technology in terms of their ability to deliver low cost of ownership and low energy consumption.

They offer a total solution to the needs of a vast array of industries and applications, where clean environmental conditions are critical. They work indoors or outdoors, and are available in a broad capacity range of 1.5 – 5 tonne.

Many features make the Hyster Electric Forklift range stand out from the competition. Features like the latest AC motor technology on both hoist and traction, VSM (Vehicle System Manager), thermal protection, improved component location, CANbus technology and the use of high quality, durable components including enclosed traction and pump motors, and disc brakes.

Hyster Electric Forklifts deliver the right energy balance to your operation – meaning they can match your need for performance with your need to save energy, giving you the most cost effective solution.

Storemasta in-vehicle gas cylinder storage

The STOREMASTA range of gas cylinder storage cages and cabinets now include a range of cabinets for the storage of gas cylinders in motor vehicles.

Catering for the small 4.5kg and 9kg LPG cylinders through to the ‘D’ and ‘E’ size oxy/acetylene cylinders, this range offers a solution for all tradesman including plumbers and gas fitters.

Occupational health and safety has been the main focus in the design and construction of these stores – with some recent fatalities as a result of a leaking cylinder housed in motor vehicles, the STOREMASTA vehicle gas cabinets are fully sealed and are vented to outside the vehicle.

The STOREMASTA vehicle gas cylinder cabinets are easily self installed and are supplied with the appropriate safety and warning signage.

Regulations require the cylinders to travel in the vertical position with regulators and torches removed. The cabinets all include provision for the storage of regulators, hose and torch.

The STOREMASTA vehicle gas stores can be fitted to all trades vehicles and are suited to a wide range of industry applications including plumbing, refrigeration, construction, mechanical services and protective coatings industries.

Rain, hail or shine – the ultimate coating from WASCA

WASCA saw a need for a coating that is more corrosion-resistant than a conventional zinc coating, Mechanically Galvanised or Hot Dipped Galvanised. 

Developed to improve on Hot Dipped Galvanising, WASCOAT is especially suitable for smaller and high tensile parts.  Testing has shown that WASCOAT is of a higher quality and will perform better in comparison to parts that have been Hot Dipped Galvanised.

Why do you need WASCOAT?    

This coating is equivalent to HDG, but shows further benefits:

  • Improved corrosion protection
  • Reduced white rusting
  • No hydrogen embrittlement
  • No de-tempering
  • No Sticking of parts
  • Compatibility with HDG
  • Better thread fit
  • A smoother finish
  • Ease of Product application
  • Great silver galvanised finish

Parts suitable for WASCOAT protection include:                     

  • Flat Washers
  • Spring Washers
  • Lock Washers
  • Masonry Anchors
  • Nuts
  • Bolts
  • Screws
  • Threaded rods
  • Metal pressings /stampings
  • clips, brackets
  • High Tensile Grade 8.8 washers, nuts, bolts etc.,

Where should you use WASCOAT ?

WASCOAT was developed for use where existing Hot Dipped Galvanised parts are specified and is especially suited to Building & Construction and  automotive applications. It is suitable for environmental categories 1, 2 & 3 of ISO 9223 and AS3566 Class 3.

WASCOAT is the ultimate protective coating, whether it be in Rain, Hail Or Shine!

Send us your product or fastener and we’ll protect it with WASCOAT!

Dassault Systemes announces SolidWorks Education Edition 2012-2013

Dassault Systèmes recently unveiled SolidWorks Education Edition 2012-2013. New enhancements include tools for mechanical design, simulation, sustainable design, and cost tracking, enabling students to experience real-life engineering situations.

In addition to offering software that empowers educators to more easily train their students, Dassault Systèmes provides a SolidWorks curriculum library with more than 20 hands-on projects for students at every level and experience.

Designing and building bridges, cars, and trebuchets helps make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fun. The latest version of the product also integrates Facebook access within SolidWorks, making it easier to collaborate. Students can now post projects on their personal pages to share with friends, or post to the SolidWorks Facebook page to share with the larger SolidWorks community.

Sustainable design is also a focus of this year’s enhancements. The updated CAD Instructor’s Guide includes a chapter on sustainable design to help students analyse the future environmental impact of their designs.

Qualified schools with a SolidWorks Education Edition subscription can now administer the Certified Sustainable Design Associate (CSDA) exam, in addition to the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam to its students.

The new exam tests the fundamentals of lifecycle assessment and provides an introduction into the environmental impact of products. SolidWorks Certifications are considered a major asset in a job search because they effectively validate student expertise to prospective employers.

“More than 24,000 secondary schools and universities worldwide have inspired and effectively equipped the next generation of design leaders to solve the world’s most pressing design problems with the SolidWorks Education Edition,” said Bertrand Sicot, CEO, SolidWorks, Dassault Systèmes.

“The latest version of the software and updated curriculum helps us to provide our customers with highly trained employees who can immediately add value in collaborating on design issues, across time zones and different cultures.”

“This new SolidWorks Education Edition is part of a more comprehensive 3DExperience Platform Education program that we run each year to enhance the learning and understanding of students and users everywhere in the world,” said Monica Menghini, Executive Vice President Industry, Marketing and Corporate Communication at Dassault Systèmes. “The applications of our 3DExperience Platforms are more and more of an indispensable tool for the academic world.”

Based on SolidWorks Premium 2012 software, the new education edition includes the following enhancements:

  • An electronics cooling application that lets users analyze thermal simulations, helping ensure that heat doesn’t melt a product’s electronics;
  • A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) application for simulating airflow;
  • A design costing tool that makes it possible for students to utilize their STEM competencies to evaluate material characteristics and design costs.

The following additional products that support the SolidWorks Education Edition are available through SolidWorks channels:

  • SolidWorks Simulation, software that makes it possible to easily subject designs to the same conditions that they’ll experience in the real world;
  • Equation editor, a tool to help students visualize their mathematic skills and see their theories come to life;
  • DraftSight, a free (standalone license requires activation) 2D drafting software application, with new curriculum for educators on subscription.

Latest version of AVEVA Instrumentation promises significant savings

AVEVA has released AVEVA Instrumentation 12.1, an enhanced version of its instrumentation and control engineering software.

AVEVA Instrumentation 12.1 is available for both plant and marine environments. Like AVEVA’s recently launched  application AVEVA Electrical, it has been designed and tested in collaboration with AVEVA customers who have demonstrated up to a 30% man-hour savings with the new product.

“AVEVA Instrumentation has proven to be a highly successful engineering product for AVEVA,” commented Bruce Douglas, Senior Vice President- Marketing & Product Strategy, AVEVA.

“AVEVA Instrumentation integrates with AVEVA Electrical, which is a compelling piece of additional functionality to this platform. No other supplier provides such close synchronisation between these two important disciplines enabling true integration.

“We are excited to be able to provide the plant and marine markets with two mission-critical applications that are so tightly integrated and offer our customers such compelling quality improvements and efficiency savings.”

AVEVA Instrumentation can be implemented stand-alone, integrated as part of AVEVA’s Integrated & Engineering Design approach or with other third party software.

New functionality includes an improved intuitive and easy to use interface, with enhanced graphical engineering capabilities. This allows tabular data such as component references to be represented at the click of a button, dramatically increasing productivity.

IFS launches latest version of its extended ERP suite

IFS has launched the latest version of its extended ERP suite, IFS Applications 8. The solution has been developed in collaboration with early adopter customers under the name Project Eagle.

The Eagle Project was initiated in September, 2009 and represents IFS’s most significant product investment, combining the user interface IFS Enterprise Explorer with functionality within IFS’s four process focus.

Based entirely on agile development methodology and in collaboration with customers, IFS Applications 8 consolidates all innovations produced since the previous version.

IFS focuses on industries where any of the four core processes service and asset, projects, manufacturing, and supply chain, are strategic. The new features are custom-built to support the latest trends within the industries that focus on these four core processes. The new version also includes a new BI concept, enhanced platform technology and a user-centric approach to business applications.

IFS Applications 8 is the first version to be delivered with the IFS Enterprise Explorer (IFS EE) interface as standard. The interface is based on the latest usability research and offers customisation options to suit each individual role and competency within a company. It is equipped with intuitive features for filtering, searching and navigating data.

“The inspiration for Project Eagle has mainly come from our customers, without whom this undertaking would have been impossible. The new version also gives us an advanced platform for future solutions,” said Rob Stummer, Managing Director at IFS Australia and New Zealand.

With IFS Applications 8 and IFS EE as a platform, IFS is currently exploring a number of technological solutions to support the future needs of the market. With IFS Labs, the in-house experimental think-tank, IFS is doing work in areas such as touch-screen-based ERP for tablet computers, augmented reality in a business context and next-generation smartphone apps.

Oil-free, water-injected screw compressor range

Atlas Copco’s Industrial Air Division launches the new AQ oil-free, water-injected screw compressor range, with an installed motor power from 15 to 30 kW and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology.

The new AQ 15-30 is exclusively available with VSD and the range will consist of 4 different models, including air- as well as water-cooled variants. The new, Class 0 certified oil-free compressor range offers substantial energy savings and high operational efficiency.

Oil-free air for sensitive applications

With the introduction of this range, Atlas Copco extends its AQ water-injected screw family. Atlas Copco’s water-injected screw technology is now available from 15 to 55 kW. This new product range brings reliable, ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certified, oil-free air to the most sensitive applications below 30 kW, e.g. medical applications, pharmaceutics, electronics and >8bar pressure applications.

The AQ’s water-injected screw technology is not only 100% oil-free, thanks to its integrated air treatment the AQ ensures optimum efficiency, reliability and air quality.

Variable speed drive technology for sustainable energy consumption

The introduction of Atlas Copco’s exclusive VSD technology, matching the compressor output to the air demand, leads to energy savings of on average 35%. Running a VSD compressor means more compressed air for less power consumed and lower energy costs as the direct result.

Next to this high flow per energy consumed, the AQ 15-30 VSD offers noise levels as low as 67 dB(A). Therefore, the AQ is the perfect “WorkPlace Air System”, that will effortlessly fit onto every work floor.

Efficiency is key

The AQ 15-30 VSD is not only energy-efficient, it also includes features that offer overall operating efficiency.

The superior cooling capability of water ensures that the heat is removed efficiently at the source. The low temperature of the compressed air reduces the stress on components, providing long life. A highly efficient compression process is achieved thanks to high quality polymer ceramic rotors with optimum profiling. As the element bearings are water-lubricated and slide on the water, their lifetime is extended and a smooth rotation of the element is safeguarded.

With the Full Feature concept, you avoid pressure drops, the need for an external dryer, costly piping systems, multiple connections and air leaks.

The AQ also allows for easy maintenance thanks to its compact, ergonomic design.

With the Elektronikon® controller and the advanced connectivity through AirConnect, the compressor’s performance can be monitored everywhere, anytime.

With the new air-cooled and water-cooled AQ 15-30 VSD, Atlas Copco adds a highly reliable and energy-efficient, Class 0 certified, oil-free air compressor to its portfolio. The AQ 15-30 VSD is ideal for sensitive, oil-free applications that want to benefit from energy savings and high operational efficiency.

Reliable oil-injected screw technology

As an addition to the GX 2-5 kW oil-injected screw compressor range, this GX 7 kW brings a reliable, cost competitive compressor to the European and American markets. With a capacity of 14 liters per second, this 7 kW/10 hp compressor is an extension to the GX 2-5 range. The new GX 7 is ideal for small industries and priced to be an economical entry into oil-injected screw technology.

The new GX 7 offers capacities of 14 liters per second at a 10 bar working pressure. This 7.5 kW or 10 hp oil-injected screw compressor is much in demand and therefore a valuable addition to the existing GX 2-5 compressor range.

Proven screw technology for any workshop

With the new GX 7, compressor users with a low compressed air demand enjoy the reliability of Atlas Copco’s in-house designed oil-injected screw element, low energy consumption and a small footprint. Especially when compared to a piston compressor, the GX offers higher efficiency at a much lower noise emission. Moreover, the GX 7 is equipped with load/unload regulation, which is more energy-efficient than the traditional start/stop regulation.
 

The GX’s compact design allows for easy installation into the workplace. GX compressors discharge their cooling air from the top, which allows for installation against a wall or in a corner. The GX 7 is available in tank and floor mounted variants. Also the optional integrated dryer is a space-saving feature that will benefit small workshops by saving installation work and costs.

Dual offer at 7 kW

With the new GX 7 in the newly expanded GX 2-7 series, the GX family has a dual offer for 7 kW, catering for different applications. The GX 7-11 range offers higher flows (16 to 27 l/s), different pressure variants (7, 8.5, 10 and 13 bar) and the Elektronikon® control system. This makes the larger range of oil-injected screw compressors ideal for applications demanding larger flows and longer duty cycles.

Economical, reliable and compact oil-injected screw technology

The new GX 7 adds a 14 l/s variant to the existing GX 2-5 range. With the benefits of a compact design, load/unload regulations and Atlas Copco’s proven oil-injected screw element, this new GX brings economical, reliable compressed air to small industries and workshops.

Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Uplink and Full Gigabit switches

Weidmuller has just released its new IES series of Industrial Ethernet switches to supersede its existing range.

Extremely reliable, sophisticated and functional, the new series easily meets the increasingly complex and demanding tasks of monitoring and controlling operational data.

With three ranges to choose from, the series offers an extremely broad range of Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet managed switches with various port combinations. Users can select from entry level IES21 Fast Ethernet, IES31 fast Ethernet with Gigabit Uplink, up to IES41 full Gigabit Ethernet switches.

Packed with functionality, the switches feature Ring redundancy with floating master, latest security features, IGMP snooping, Broadcast and Multicast control, and a built in Virtual Cable tester.

Perfect for use in the factory, automotive process and oil, gas and renewable energy industries, the IES range more than meets all current Australian standards. It delivers exceptional performance and absolute reliability thanks to a range of advanced features.

Equipped with the all-new W-Ring technology, the IES family delivers far more redundancy and greater reliability. W-Ring simplifies network requirements by eliminating the need for master/slave settings in a redundant ring, while providing a network reinstatement time of less than 20ms.

What’s more, the switches are operational in harsh and demanding environments and have been created to withstand operating temperatures up to 85ºC as well as excessive vibration.

Housed in robust metal casings rather than plastic, and with no need for fans or case venting, the family is IP40 protected.

Highly compact, the plug and play switches all come standard with a universal low voltage power supply and all models can be DIN rail or wall mounted.

Atlas Copco oil-injected vacuum pump system

Atlas Copco’s expertise in compressor technique will now also be applied to vacuum pump technology.

Thanks to the synergies between compressed air and vacuum technology, Atlas Copco now designs and manufactures its own vacuum pump systems with the same quality and reliability as those of Atlas Copco’s compressors. With the new GV oil-sealed rotary screw vacuum pump, Atlas Copco launches its first pump system for “rough vacuum” between 0.5mbar and 500mbar.

The GV offers a reliable, efficient vacuum

At the heart of the new GV is Atlas Copco’s in-house designed, reliable screw element. In this operating pressure range, oil-sealed rotary screw technology offers the best performance at the lowest energy cost.

Thanks to its modulating valve, fitted at the pump inlet, the capacity can be matched to the actual demand. This concept not only minimizes the system’s vacuum level fluctuations, but also operates the pump at the lowest possible energy point. The vacuum pump also has to stop/start less frequently, leading to less wear and maintenance and therefore increased reliability.

Rough vacuum suitable for the general industry

The GV delivers capacities between 500 and 5000m3/h, making it the ideal machine for many applications. From printing and packaging to plastics, electronics, woodworking, bottling and canning, the GV delivers consistent and efficient vacuum.

Thanks to its quiet operation, the GV can be installed close to the point of use. But this technology also allows for remote installation as part of a centralized vacuum system.

One-stop shop for compressed air and vacuum

As a market leader in compressed air technology, Atlas Copco can now outfit complete factories with both compressed air, low pressure air and vacuum. To customers, this means one supplier and one service technician. Koen Lauwers, Vice President Marketing to the Industrial Air Division, notes: “In the months to come, Atlas Copco expects to launch more and new vacuum pump technologies and systems.”  For more information; please check our dedicated microsite: www.atlascopco.com/vacuum.

Oil-injected screw compressor range driven by efficiency

Atlas Copco launches its new oil-injected screw compressor GA range from 30 to 90 kW. The design of this new GA range accounts for significant improvements in both sustainability and reliability, in addition to a performance increase of up to 10%. 

With three value offers in the GA 30+ to 90 (VSD) range; Atlas Copco is ready to meet the specific requirements of any customer. The integrated Variable Speed Drive motor of the GA 37-90 VSD, delivers on average 35% energy savings, while avoiding compressor idling time. T

he premium efficiency fixed speed variant GA 30+-75+, with IE3/NEMA motor, offers industry-leading efficiency and best in class Free Air Delivery (FAD). The solid FAD base performing GA 37-90 completes the offer. Learn more about this new oil-injected screw compressor range on www.atlascopco.com/drivenbyefficiency.

Best in class performance

By focusing on improving the key components of the compressor, Atlas Copco engineers achieved major performance increases. To start with, the GA’s “cool canopy” and single-ducting principle influence both performance and serviceability. Thanks to the improved component lay-out in the canopy, temperatures at the element outlet are down by 10°C/18°F. Atlas Copco also introduced IE3/NEMA premium efficiency motors, combined with highly efficient screw elements in all ranges.

The GA 37-90 VSD range is equipped with a dedicated Variable Speed Drive (VSD) motor, which matches the compressor’s output to the actual demand. This way, the compressor can achieve on average 35% energy savings and a life cycle cost reduction of up to 22%.

Other advantages to the VSD technology include: no idling times or blow-off losses, integrated compressor controls and a start-up under system pressure. VSD technology does not only lower the energy consumption, it also offers industry-leading operating ranges.

New heights in sustainability

In compressor technique, sustainability is not only producing energy-efficient products, it also involves the manufacturing process and customer productivity.

Sustainability in design translates into the use of sustainable components. The GA’s integrated dryer makes use of R410A, an environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not contribute to ozone depletion. This type of refrigerant also reduces the dryer’s power consumption by 50%. The integrated dryer is available as an option in all kilowatts.

The Elektronikon®, Atlas Copco’s in-house designed compressor controller, offers advanced, reliable and continuous monitoring of your compressor’s performance. The Elektronikon®’s predictive monitoring, along with the easily accessible components, allows for easy servicing, less maintenance and more compressor uptime.

The new GA is also a Workplace Air System that integrates perfectly anywhere in the factory and even close to the point of use, thanks to its low sound levels.

New milestones in reliability

Koen Lauwers, Vice President Marketing of Atlas Copco’s Industrial Air Division, states: “Atlas Copco’s customers expect highly reliable compressors and the GA 30+ to 90 delivers exactly that”. Many small improvements to the oil treatment system, result in 50% less oil consumption and reduced maintenance. Thanks to the GA’s integrated condensate treatment suitable for ISO 14001 certified companies, the compressor’s condensate can safely be disposed into the sewage system.

The GA’s canopy is not only cool, it also draws in less conductive dust, thanks to the over-pressure in the cubicle. This feature also allows for prolonged lifetime of the electrical components.

Every part a work of art

The GA 30+ to 90 compressor’s range is driven by efficiency. By improving the key components in the compressor, significant milestones in performance, sustainability and reliability become a reality. This new compressor range presents clear value offers, matching various compressed air needs and boosting productivity in even the harshest environments.

With an industry-leading FAD, low energy requirements and low element outlet temperatures in a cool, maintenance-friendly canopy, this new oil-injected screw compressor reinforces again Atlas Copco’s position as a leader in the market.

Solenoid valves, manifold solutions and accessories

Rotork Australia manufactures a range of direct mount solenoid valves, manifold solutions and accessories for general valve actuator applications in 3/2, 5/2 or 5/3 port arrangements.

The compact design of these solenoid valves features a NAMUR mounting pattern according to VDI/VDE 3845 designed to mount to any NAMUR valve actuator, thus reducing actuator response times, space requirements and also negating the need for a back plate. The need for tubing, fittings, brackets and assembly labour is also greatly reduced when using these valves, with all necessary mounting screws and seals included with the unit.

What differentiates the Bifold design of these valves from other valves on the market is the unique patented mounting/spacer block which is free to rotate through 360°.

This feature prevents the solenoid housing from coming into contact with the switch box and ensures the filter regulator remains upright at all times.

Article courtesy of Ferret.com.au

New release of aspenONE optimisation software promises greater accuracy for process manufacturers

The new functionality aspenONE enables process manufacturers to operate units close to peak performance while simultaneously generating closed loop data suitable for calibrating APC models.

The new functionality eliminates aggressive step testing while preserving the economic benefits of Aspen DMCplus applications.

New Configuration Wizards make it easy to configure Aspen DMCplus controllers to calibrate APC models.

The new release also upgrades the performance of Aspen Adaptive Modeling by automatically slicing out bad data resulting from problematic PID loop conditions — including valve saturation, PID mode changes, process upsets and bad measurements.  This improves control model fidelity.

These improvements improve the synergy between multivariable predictive control, intelligent data selection and closed loop model identification.  This makes it easier to maintain accurate models as plants change over time.

MOVIDRIVE B Drive Inverter

The MOVIDRIVE B is an industry leading application inverter with extensive technology and communication options, a wide power range, great overload capacity and modular unit design.

The drive inverters facilitate unrestricted application of AC drives with a power range of 0.55 to 250 kW with the most modern digital inverter technology.

With MOVIDRIVE, even asynchronous AC motors can achieve levels of dynamic performance and control quality that were previously only possible using DC motors. The integrated control and expansion options using technology and communication options create remarkably cost-effective drive systems as regards diversity of application, project planning, startup and operation.

Advantages:

  • Wide voltage range
  • High overload capacity
  • 4Q capability due to integrated brake chopper installed as standard
  • Compact unit design
  • Extensive functionality and features
  • Integrated energy saving functionality
  • Integrated IPOplus® positioning and sequence control

High speed liquid filling systems for bottles, pails, drums and IBCs

Flex Pack was formed in 1987 to service the wine cask market and has since developed a wide range of filling machines capable of filling most non-aerated liquid products into bags, drums and pails.

The Principal/Director Mr Mark W Brown has been in the liquid packaging industry since 1975 and has worked specifically with Bag-in-Box packaging since its commercial inception in the ‘wine cask’ market.

Flex Pack builds a range of liquid filling machines for a wide variety of containers such as the Bag-in-Box (wine cask) package, bottles, pails, drums (10 – 200 litre) and 1000 litre IBCs.

We offer semi-automatic filling systems for bulk containers. We supply complete filling production lines on a turnkey basis. These lines include upstream/downstream equipment such as product preparation (pump, filters and C.I.P. systems), carton sealing machines and conveyors.

Our clients come from various industries and have diverse uses for our machines, from food service packaging, cook chill systems, dairy products, beverage products, to chemicals (alkaline, acids and chlorinated products), mineral and edible oils.

Consult us for applications dealing with aggressive chemicals and flammable products.

Teralba Rummager Series 210 Pallet Tank Mixer

The Teralba Rummager Series 210 is an Australian made mixing unit that has been designed and manufactured by Teralba Industries.

Pallet Tanks have revolutionised bulk liquid transportation and storage, they are economical, safe, easily moved whilst full and now you can mix your products in the box.

Air-driven, lightweight and easy to install, the Series 210 Rummager is effective in blending low viscosity fluids and will lift sediment off the base of the mixing container and re-suspend or condition your products for processing.

Mixing Action

Fold-out impellor blades with parabolic shaped trailing edges based on Teralba Industries proven Superflo design generates powerful axial currents that sweep through the container and push liquid to the base of the pallet tank, across the floor and up the sides, generating an ideal tank contents turnover.

The list of liquid material able to be mixed by these units is as diverse as water, detergent, polymers, oils, food flavours, dangerous and corrosive liquids including acids and thinners.

Being air driven, the Rummager 210 has infinitely adjustable speed and is as easy to plug in as any pneumatic operated appliance. It also enhances the continuous running feature that is particularly useful where the material must remain in motion day after day.

Features:

  • Compact space saving design
  • Lightweight and easy to install
  • Air-driven mixing motor
  • Infinitely speed adjustable
  • Reduces mixing time
  • Suspends sediments

MOVIGEAR from SEW-Eurodrive: the new operating efficiency

Saving energy is not only an important contribution for protecting the environment, it can also be measured financially.

With MOVIGEAR, the mechatronic drive system for horizontal materials handling technology, SEW-EURODRIVE set entirely new standards with respect to efficiency and functionality.

MOVIGEAR combines the gear unit, motor and electronics into a single mechatronic drive system. All the components of MOVIGEAR were developed simultaneously with the idea of an integrated system in mind.

When demands placed on materials handling systems become higher and more specific, when installation space is limited, or when adverse ambient condition prevail, while the economic expectation for the individual systems components continue to increase, then it’s time to resort to the MOVIGEAR.

The MOVIGEAR is available in two physical sizes and numerous shaft mounting options.

Advantages:

  • Compact design
  • Simplified system planning and design
  • A reduction in the number of variants enables the development and design of standard materials handling systems with ready-made and tested modules
  • Torque of the drive engineering components is optimised to suit the application
  • Reduction in storage efforts  due to reduced number of variants
  • High degree of protection
  • Hygienic surface design for applications in hygienic areas
  • No air, dirt and germ swirls
  • Low noise emission due to operation without fans (suitable for use in manual work stations)
  • Reduced energy costs due to high efficiency of all components (gear unit, motor, electronics)
  • IE4 rating
  • High degree of reliability due to systematic development of all components
  • Contributes to reduced total costs and operating costs of the materials handling system

Phoenix Contact Labeler for Plug-And-Play Set

The Bluemark CLED from Phoenix Contact makes labelling standard UniCard materials for marking terminals and conductors as easy as printing on paper.

The system is comprised of Bluemark CLED and notebook, with pre-installed Clip Project planning and marking software that allows users to start printing immediately. Simply connect the devices via USB and begin printing.

With up to 10,000 labels an hour, state-of-the-art UV technology ensures fast and environmentally friendly printing. The solvent-free labelling fluid makes the Bluemark system suitable for clean room applications and ensures that labelling is scratch-resistant and smear-proof.

The range of UniCard materials is available in various versions, colours, and sizes for all applications involving labelling terminals, conductors and devices.

Hurll Nu-Way now supply GE Compression Roots Blowers

Hurll Nu-Way has now become an authorized distributor of GE Roots blowers in Australia and New Zealand.

GE have recently acquired the Dresser Roots blowers – the manufacturer who designed the original ‘Roots’ style blower – and have announced the Dresser business’s integration into GE’s Energy Services and Power & Water business units.

The GE Roots range includes 2 and 3 lobe bowers, single- and multi-stage centrifugal compressors and control systems all designed for top performance and minimal maintenance. Exclusive WHISPAIRTM design of 3-lobe air and gas blowers allow equalising pressure pulses, reducing shock wave intensity by up to 40%. It means lower energy consumption, lower noise and longer life of equipment.

EASYAIR®X2 Factory Blower Package System – produced for pressure or vacuum applications – provides simple, on-site installation. Three primary lines of Centrifugal compressors will help tailor a design solution to most efficiently handle your application.

Bestech Offers High-Precision Laser Guidance For Robots

Bestech Australia provides high-precision, flexible laser sensing solutions for robot measurement tasks. Non-contact sensors can be installed on a robot arm for dynamic distance measurements and its data guides the tools or devices attached to the robot arms.

Displacement laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik are very small with integrated electronics, featuring measuring ranges from 2mm to 1,000mm with fast measuring cycles of up to 50kHz.

For more complex measurement tasks, the gapCONTROL sensor can be installed on the arm for measuring various types of gap. Here, gap measurement data is used to guide the robot along the car or for controlling welding robots.

For detecting paintwork defects on entire car bodies, the reflectCONTROL system can be integrated to the robot, and by using deflectometry; the surface is examined to micrometer accuracy. A robot continuously adjusts the position of the system to help complete measurements within a very short time frame.