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Enerpac says its long-stroke RR series hydraulic cylinders are designed for high-cycle uses in demanding environments such as construction, resources, mining, energy and industrial sites.
According to Enerpac, the double-acting hydraulic cylinders come in capacities from 10 to 520t, with strokes from 57 to 1219mm for applications such as lifting, pressing, forming and fabrication applications.
Enerpac says its ZE series electric pumps are used with the RR hydraulic cylinders for heavy lifting in remote locations, and feature four-way valves necessary for use with double acting cylinders.
Honeywell says TUV Rheinland has accredited its Enraf Servo Gauge with an SIL-2 certification for use in safety applications, such as tank overfill protection.
The approval enables terminals and storage facilities using existing Honeywell Enraf servo gauge technology to comply with stringent environment and safety regulations without installing additional or new hardware.
The servo gauges help prevent hazardous incidents in bulk-liquid storage facilities. TUV Rheinland also determined the servo gauge exceeded SIL-2 requirements for quantified safety loops, therefore customers that use redundancy can also utilise the device in SIL-3 applications.
ABB recently announced the Australian launch of its new ACS2000 air-cooled general purpose AC drive, specifically targeted at fan, pump and compressor applications.
According to ABB Australia, the ACS2000 is suitable for applications where a voltage-matching input transformer is needed or galvanic isolation from the power supply is required.
The AC drive is rated from 400 to 1,000kVA in voltages up to 6.9kV. ABB says the ACS 2000 can be used without an input isolation transformer, depending on preference or existing installation. This allows for a direct connection to the line supply (direct-to-line), or it can be connected to an input isolation transformer.
Optimum Handling Solutions has released a double pallet dispenser which can dispense two pallets at once as well as operate as two single pallet dispensers.
According to Optimum Handling Solutions, the double pallet dispenser can be used to segregate pallets from different suppliers.
The company says simple controls allow two pallets to be dispensed in line, ready to be picked up by a double length pallet mover. This is common in large distribution centres.
Small, medium and large companies can use the double pallet dispenser in single pallet mode, dispensing or accumulating different brand pallets on opposite ends of the dispenser.
Optimum Handling Solutions claims the two bays of the pallet dispenser can be colour coded for increased efficiency in placing pallets in the correct stack. The product has standard capacities of up to 25 pallets per stack.
Bolzoni Auramo, distributed in Australia by Eurolift, has launched a new model Clamp Body forklift attachment which has a module to allow the synchronous movement of the forks/arms.
The Clamp Body’s hydraulic valve incorporates an adjustable relief cartridge which allows the clamping force to be set to suit the application.
The valve is located behind the Clamp to provide complete protection, and the hydraulic cylinders now feature a fixing which protects the barrel and rod from damage.
Eurolift says it has also responded to forklift dealers’ requirements for faster deliveries and turnaround of forklift attachments.
According to Bolzoni Auramo, traditionally in Australia, its fork clamps have been supplied with welded forks, limiting the option of providing different length forks.
Eurolift now stocks various types of clamp bodies and rotating clamp bodies together with a variety of fork lengths. Eurolift claims the new arrangement provides application flexibility without the long lead times of shipping from Europe.
Swisslog has announced the addition of the new QuickMove light goods conveyor to its solutions portfolio, said to be suitable for a range of transport units up to 120kg.
According to Swisslog, the QuickMove light goods conveyor is designed according to the “plug & play” principle. All elements are delivered pre-assembled, fully wired and tested.
The new conveyor technology has an integrated energy management system and includes Swisslog standard controls as part of AutomationControl.
The QuickMove design features side profile with integrated cable ways, allowing for easy floor cleaning and profile T-slots for simple installation of supplementary hardware.
Swisslog says the QuickMove can be implemented with roller conveyor, belt conveyor or vertical conveyor elements.
Actisafe has designed a mobile workbench for industrial applications, said to ensure cleanliness in the workplace environment.
The industrial grade steel workbench is said to be particularly applicable to companies working with lubricants and other toxic liquids.
The mobile workbench is designed so oils and other potentially harmful chemicals are unlikely to leak from the work surface.
The unit sits on heavy duty rollers which lock when the bench is positioned for each job. Clients are also able to factor in appropriate number and dimensions of cabinets, drawers, vices and other components.
Turck has introduced MZB series Zener diode barriers, designed to effectively limit excess energy before it reaches a hazardous area.
The MZB barriers provide convenient removable terminals within an extremely efficient and space-saving design -with channels as small as 6.3mm wide – to consume minimal panel space.
Additionally, the MZB series features a bussed power feed and offers both relay and solid-state switch models.
Each channel of the new diode barriers is fitted with two stages of pulse-tested Zener diodes and an infallible terminating resistor. If an electrical fault such as an overvoltage occurs in the non-hazardous area of the barrier, the Zener diodes limit the voltage available to hazardous area circuits, while the series resistance limits the current. Within this circuit is a fuse designed to immediately and safely rupture if the excess energy continuously applied to the barrier exceeds the design criteria for the loop.
Global Spill Control has released the DB1150 Bulk Container Bund, an Australian manufactured portable spill control product made from recycled polyethylene.
The bund has a sump capacity of 1150L, exceeding the 110% spill capture minimum allowance when storing 1000L IBC’s.
Six internal pillars means IBC’s can be loaded directly onto the pillars or a standard timber or plastic pallet.
The bund’s large footprint and rounded ends allows for decanting within the bund, reducing the risk of drips and spills caused by faulty valves.
The IEX 61508 safety applications STA safety trip alarm from Moore Industries is now featured as a Logic Solver in Exida’s exSILentia integrated safety lifecycle software.
Part of Moore Industries’ FS Functional Safety Series, the safety trip alarm performs as a Logic Solver and acts on potentially hazardous process conditions.
It also warns of unwanted process conditions and provides emergency shutdown or on/off control in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and traditional alarm trip applications.
In the exSILentia tool, safety practitioners can select the 4-wire (line/mains-powered) STA as an economical Logic Solver that accepts a signal input from transmitters (current and voltage inputs), temperature sensors, resistance and potentiometer devices.
JEMTECH has upgraded its range of fully-sealed safety switches. According Jemtech, the new VSY types can detect a coded tag at distances of up to 30mm from the sensing head with reduced power consumption and high temperature operation.
Advantages of RFID-coded safety switches include the vibration tolerance that comes from the long sensing distance with no mechanical parts. The lack of interlocking tongues and other mechanical parts allows for fully-sealed operation, making the switches suitable for use in hygienic and hose-down environments.
High visibility LED indicators makes it easy to see the status of the switch in any location. The VSY RFID-coded safety switches are available with sensing heads on the front, side and back. They work with a variety of coded tags that trade size, cost, sensing distance and area.
BANNER Engineering has expanded its EZ-Screen family of safety light screens to include low-profile models that pair a space-saving footprint – ideal for safeguarding of smaller machines.
The first and last beams of the new EZ-Screen low profile (LP) safety light screen, are positioned at the ends of the light screen, delivering continuous detection along the entire light screen length and eliminating the dead zones found on traditional safety light curtains.
The EZ-Screen LP safety light screen offers 14 or 25mm resolution models, defined areas from 270 to 1810mm and detection ranges up to 7m with excess gain to solve a variety of application needs.
The interconnection of cascade sensors has also been optimised with no big cable loops, allowing up to four sensor pairs and Emergency Stop or interlocking guard switches to be connected at the end sensor.
PATHWAY has released a new range of retractable reels that will avoid damage to hoses and fittings caused by driving over them. The retractable hose reel will go a long way towards solving OH&S issues caused by loose hoses snaking across the floor.
The Pathway reel range includes a heavy duty retractable reel enclosed in a steel housing. It can be supplied either with a 15m x 3/8″ air hose, or an 8m chemical resistant hose for spraying water and agricultural chemicals, or a 9m pressure hose suitable for oil.
OLIVER Footwear’s new AT 45-645C 150mm (6″) lace up safety boot is said to signify the completion of a comfort overhaul within the entire AT 45 series range.
The AT 45-645C lace-up safety boot is the first non-metallic boot in the 45 series range and according to Oliver Footwear, the high-impact NATUREform wide profile composite toe cap is guaranteed to not activate metal detectors, generate sparks or rust.
A lightweight, heavy duty dual density Polyurethane (PU)/Thermoplastic urethane (TPU) sole combination is said to offer maximum cushioning from impact in the midsole while ensuring a tough hard wearing outsole that is heat resistant to 130°C.
While offering protection against the effects of hydrolysis the outsole is also resistant to minerals, organic oils and acids.
Fluidsentry has released the cetop 7 and cetop 8 range of monitored valves for high flow large machinery.
The cetop range is available in single format category 2 or dual redundant systems to category 4 according to the requirements of EN954-1 and AS4024.1 (2006).
According to Fluidsentry, each valve system has six points of monitoring, with mechanically linked positive opening monitoring contacts as defined in AS4024.1 Part 1502.
Four test points are located in each manifold permitting testing of pressure in supply, primary valve output, secondary valve output and tank ports. The manifold has through porting on each of the dual redundant tank ports.
Sperian Protection has released the Clearflow 2 air filter system, designed to deliver breathable air to a range of supplied air respirator systems.
The Clearflow 2 filter system features a one-piece aluminium body design and does not require filter bowls or any auxiliary parts.
According to Sperian Protection, the filter system has a flow capacity of 1600L/min, depending on the user’s compression and limitations of their compressed air system. The product also has dual QR outlets which can be configured for use by two users, providing filtered air to users wearing respirators or using spray guns.
Optimax emergency LED light bars are the latest product from Narva.
Available in 12V and 24V, the LED light bars are 92mm high and 115mm high on units fitted with alley lights. According to Narva, the light bars measure 290mm deep and are availbale in a number of widths including 0.8m, 1.2m or 1.4m.
Each light bar module uses four high intensity LEDs in a die cast aluminium housing for heat dissipation.
The compressed air auditing system, AIReport from Boge is said to be able to analyse up to 12 compressors at any one time.
According to Boge, the compressed air auditing system logs data, enabling it to identify where compressed air savings can be made. The data can be graphically viewed and includes reports on pressure dew point, flow rate, and net pressure profile.
The compressed air auditing systems also measure associate equipment such as compressed air dryers in order to identify further possible energy saving areas.
Master Bond has released the EP30R, an aramid fibre, reinforced epoxy adhesive which is designed for high performance structural bonding.
According to Master Bond, the two part epoxy is formulated to cure at room temperature and more rapidly at elevated temperatures.
The epoxy adhesive bonds metals, glass, cermanics, vulcanised rubbers and many plastics that resist thermal cycling and chemicals at below -51ºC and above 120ºC. Cure shrinkage of 0.0003 inches preserves dimensional formation of assembled parts and mechanical or thermal stresses are said to not weaken adhesive performance.
Master Bond’s EP30R reinforced epoxy adhesive is a high viscosity compound which contains no solvents or other volatiles and is said to withstand adverse environments.
Servosoft has released the Energy Cost Model (ECM) which calculates a servo system’s annual and lifetime energy cost while providing a cost benefit analysis of adding additional capacitance or switching to a regenerative drive.
According to ServoSoft, energy accounts for more than 90% of the lifetime costs of most electric machinery.
Servosoft claims the Energy Cost Model allows engineers to better understand their design from an energy cost standpoint and to create energy cost savings.
The ECM calculates the energy cost of the current system as well as the potential energy cost savings if all the bleeder energy is captured and stored with additional capacitance. By running a detailed power flow analysis with the additional capacitance, ServoSoft determines the system’s net energy consumption.
