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EUROMAC Australia at this year’s Austech will be unveiling the new Euromac MTX flex turret punch with the integrated automatic sheet loading/unloading system.
The machine has programmable punching speeds up to 2000hits/m on marking, 1000hits/m on nibbling or down to 10hits/m with programmable down-stroke dwell time to ensure perfect forming on any gauge material.
The MTX Flex has the ability to load up to 60 individual tools with up to 24 tools being fully indexable giving unrivalled flexibility with minimal tool cost, Euromac claims.
The new Euromac automatic sheet loading/ unloading system is able to accommodate sheet sizes of 800mm x 600mm up to 3000mm x 1500mm and up to 6mm thick with 3000kg material capacity.
According to the exhibitor, sheet changeover time of less than one minute can give significantly increased production at a decreased per part cost. See this and more on stand C60.
600 Machine Tools will display a wide range of budget machine tools at Austech 2009 on stand F40 including CNC milling machines, CNC turning centres, teach lathes, and a variety of flexible manual lathes, milling machines, and bandsaws.
According to the company, the super-quick Fanuc Robo Drill with its Fanuc 31i control will be of special interest.
This machine copes seamlessly with tricky toolroom applications, the exhibitor claims, as well as long production runs where rapid throughput is at a premium.
EXAIR’s new digital ETC (electronic temperature control) cabinet cooler system has been designed to keep electrical enclosures cool while minimising compressed air use.
The ETC incorporates solid state circuitry that detects the slightest change in temperature.
A digital readout LED displays the temperature of the electrical enclosure in °C or °F, then displays the user setting when the ‘push to set’ button is pressed.
When the setting is exceeded, the cabinet cooler circulates -7°C (20°F) air through the electrical enclosure to prevent a high temperature malfunction.
ETC models for 120V ac or 240V ac are available.
OLIVER Footwear has added a new range of lightweight shoes complete with non-metallic safety toe cap protection and other comfort features.
The Oliver ST 44 series offers a wide choice of stylish safety footwear for industry applications, including building and construction, manufacturing, transport and logistics, supervision and security work sites.
The choices in the range are two lace-up sports shoes and one lace up ankle height sports boot.
Each choice employs the TPU (Thermo Plastic Urethane) soling technology with a lightweight, shock absorbing, low density polyurethane midsole which cushions the foot on impact reducing foot, leg and lower back fatigue.
Each style also offers the Oliver Comfortcushion – a combination of cellular urethane and Poron to give added protection to the heel and ball of the foot.
PIRANHA Eyewear has released the Cruize safety eyewear for industrial applications.
Compliant with AS/NZS 1337-1992, the glasses are said to be highly multifunctional due to their ability to be transformed to suit different users in different environments.
The company can provide RX gaskets with required scripts ready to go, and come with a safety compliance certification.
All parts are included except the RX prescription gasket which must be ordered separately.
The RX gasket is beneficial because the prescription lens is always protected by the sunglass lens and will not get damaged.
THE new Speedglas 100 welding shield is said to deliver outstanding protection, comfort and performance with distinctive graphic designs.
According to the company, the welding shield can be used with most arc welding processes, such as stick (MMA), MIG/MAG and many TIG applications.
The easy-to-use shield is said to be an ideal “first” auto-darkening shield for maintenance or construction workers and occasional welders who weld infrequently.
SICK has released a range of inductive sensors designed to meet the requirements of the food and beverage industry.
The stainless steel sensors provide IP69K protection and high temperature resistance.
The integrated electronic switch is said to offer an improved manufacturing tolerance.
Each sensor is 100% identical to the next. In practice, this means a 10% higher assured switching distance.
This is said to provide a significantly greater useful switching distance compared to conventional proximity switches.
As well as simplifying the mechanical design of the machines and the configuration of the sensors, this also makes it possible – if ever needed – to rapidly replace a device with its 1:1 equivalent.
PNEUMATICS Direct has released Infinity piping, described as a high performance aluminium piping system that is easy to install and simple to extend or modify.
The non-corrosive extruded aluminium pipe provides structural strength and delivers contaminate-free air in a leak free piping system.
The smooth bore of the piping prevents high pressure losses and allows for higher flow rates and performance than that of plastic systems. Sizes range from 20mm up to 63mm and include a full range of fittings and accessories to suit. flow rates are from 65 to 1095cfm.
COMPAIR has introduced a new service for Australian business and industry – Airnergy Analysis – an integrated and comprehensive demand side audit of a business’ compressed air usage.
According to the company, the audit can provide cost savings on compressed air of up to 30% by providing a full measurement of energy use, actual airflow rates and pressures.
The Analysis also includes the development of a leak management plan, advice on leak correction, maintenance upgrades and provision of a detailed system report.
From the Analysis data, an expert University body compiles an independent report and provides recommendations.
The typical payback period from implementing the report recommendations is said to be one to two years.
EXAIR’s new digital ETC (electronic temperature control) cabinet cooler system has been designed to keep electrical enclosures cool while minimising compressed air use.
The ETC incorporates solid state circuitry that detects the slightest change in temperature.
A digital readout LED displays the temperature of the electrical enclosure in °C or °F, then displays the user setting when the ‘push to set’ button is pressed.
When the setting is exceeded, the cabinet cooler circulates -7°C (20°F) air through the electrical enclosure to prevent a high temperature malfunction.
ETC models for 120V ac or 240V ac are available.
MATTHEWS Intelligent Identification will display its entire range of world-class leading products, with all equipment linked to its iDSnet integration and traceability software, at Auspack 2009.
Located at stand 170, Matthews will demonstrate how an entire packaging production line can be simply networked to a central production database, delivering significant benefits to manufacturers, including:
faster product changeovers; eliminating coding errors; vision system quality control; production reporting in real time; waste and efficiency reporting; and Remote technical support diagnostics.
As well as its products, the company says it will also focus on its customer and technical support at this year’s show, demonstrating its ability to deliver short technical response times and extremely high ‘first-time-fix’ rates.
METAL Work Pneumatic has introduced a new VSRR L Quick exhaust valve with regulated exhaust.
It comes in a version for tube-to-tube connection or thread-to-tube connection with a nickel plated brass taper thread and push-in fitting.
The valves feature a discharge flow that can be adjusted via a needle regulator.
This allows users to control the speed of an actuator at a higher speed than a conventional control valve.
CMG’s new Cycloid 600 speed reducers have been designed and developed to deliver high efficiency ratings.
The reducers are said to provide an overload protection of 500% enabled by its load sharing capabilities and 67% tooth contact.
There is no sliding friction as in conventional gear reducers and high efficiencies can be reached in excess of 90% in single stage reduction units and 80% plus in double stage reduction units.
Ranges include high reduction ratios 6:1 through 119:1 per single stage, 7569:1 per double and almost up to 1,000,000:1 per triple reductions.
Input kilowatt ranges from 0.18 to over 150kW, with output torque exceeding 60,000Nm.
Additional features include low back lash to ensure less wear on driving components, space saving compact design, smooth running capabilities, robust cast iron construction and the availability of IEC and solid shaft inputs
THE Stockcap range of heatshrink products now includes competitively priced Thin-Wall (TW) heatshrink tubes.
The TW tubes are manufactured from RoHS compliant, halogen-free, flame retardant polyolefin material and are suitable for temperature applications up to 125°C.
Available in continuous lengths on spools, the tubes cover a large range of diameters and are available in shrink ratios of 1.5/0.6mm; 2.5/1.0mm; 3.5/1.5mm; 5/2.25mm; 6.5/3.0mm; 9.5/4.5mm; 12.5/6mm; 18.7/9mm; 25.7/12.5mm; 35/17.5mm; 51.5/26mm; 70/35mm and 100/50mm.
They are available in stock colours of black, red, blue, white clear and yellow/green.
Other colours can be manufactured as a special order and Stockcap will soon add new colours and styles including a dual-wall adhesive-lined range of tubes.
TECHNIFOR has introduced the TF420 fibre laser marker which offers a writing speed of up to 2.5m/s and a skipping speed of up to 5m/s.
It is designed for applications involving medium to large production runs, the light source operates at 1.06ìm (diode) and the marking head takes up a volume of just 10cu. Dm; only half that of the previous models.
The remote control unit can be fitted in a 19″ rack and features an integrated buffer memory.
The marking head and its control unit have been designed with the lowest possible number of optical elements (no Q-switch, no crystal, no RF driver), to reduce maintenance and avoid drift in the settings of the optical components.
An electronic safety system featuring a reflectivity alarm stops the laser if the reflection level from the part is too high, and prevents laser damage in the event of incorrect parameterisation.
THE new VariMILL II solid-carbide end mills from Hanita are said to achieve very high metal-removal rates, saving shop time and money.
They are especially effective in roughing and semi-finishing applications in stainless steels, high-temp alloys, nickel- and carbon-based alloys, and titanium.
Features include a unique design with five unequally spaced flutes, a patented flute form and end geometry, and AlTiN coating that enables extremely heavy cuts and exceptional tool life.
ATLAS Copco has introduced the next generation in compressor controls across its oil-injected screw compressors range 11-90kW GA/GA+/GA VSD.
The new Elektronikon Graphic and the integrated Energy Saving (ES) Systems ES4/6i, increase compressed air efficiency, resulting in lower operating costs.
In addition, free online visualisation enables remote monitoring, allowing for anticipation of operating and maintenance needs.
The Elektronikon Graphic measures several compressor and dryer parameters while several built-in algorithms allow saver cycles for both fan and dryer.
An optionally-integrated Energy Saving Control System ES6i is capable of regulating and sequencing up to six variable or fixed speed compressors; while optimising the customer’s installation by reducing the overall working pressure band of each compressor to meet the varying air demand.
BOGE Compressors has introduced the airtelligence PROVIS energy optimisation system for lowering operating costs, and reducing maintenance costs.
The airtelligence PROVIS energy management system is a consumption based multi-compressor energy management system able to control, manage and optimise up to 16 compressors of any make or model.
By monitoring all the compressors within a compressed air system and continuously adapting to changes in compressed air demand, airtelligence PROVIS, systematically and predictively takes control of a system, minimising off load running while optimising pressure.
Thanks to the online visualisation programme the compressed air user can now continually manage and monitor the compressed air system at any time and in any place.
TOYOTA Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has launched a new range of pedestrian electric-powered pallet trucks and electric-powered stackers.
The new range of BT Levio electric-powered pallet trucks has five model choices, ranging from 1.4 – 2.5t payload.
Toyota has also launched a new eight-model BT Staxio range of electric-powered stackers, with a payload range of 0.8 – 1.4t.
Each machine has PIN-code start up, so it can assume the appropriate setting for each operator and prevent use by untrained personnel.
The Staxio pedestrian stacker range has also been developed with a new Sensilift system which operates by simply pushing a button on the control handle.
OPTIMUM Handling Solutions has introduced an affordable stainless steel pallet elevator – the pal-evator.
Manufacturers who require stainless steel equipment but have been reluctant to implement pallet elevators due to exorbitant cost will find the pal-evator within their reach.
Simple, cost effective and reliable the stainless pal-evator is built with the same robust construction as the galvanised or powder-coat unit.
The elevator features a heavy duty solid stainless steel turntable which prevents debris and foreign objects from being caught in the working surface.
This unit makes pallet positioning in clean or restricted areas accessible to all business, especially with the current 30% investment allowance tax deduction.
