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WAREQUIP has released the new Powered Pushmate, a new battery powered trolley designed to deliver both workplace efficiency and ergonomics.
The trolley has a large 500kg carrying capacity with a 1200mm x 700mm deck size for handling large loads.
Manually pushing loads over a large distance is now a thing of the past. The pushmate features a 24V DC motor and sealed transaxle which delivers variable speed up to 4kmh and a range of 8km. Safety features include reverse alarm, braked motor, lockable rear castors, ergonomic handle height and anti slip platform.
Warequip 1800 337 711.
AUSTRALIAN Warehouse Solutions (AWS) has been appointed the exclusive Australian distributor for Stabulon anti-slip sheets which are renowned for protecting palletised goods from damage.
Vibration during transportation often causes palletised products to slip. The anti-slip sheets have been designed to be placed between pallet layers as to ensure products do not slip or cause unnecessary damage to lower layers.
With a static coefficient of friction (COF) of 42°, the sheets will grip on paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and varnished surfaces.
AWS 1800 023 890.
ACCESS equipment manufacturer JLG Industries has launched a new super-compact telehandler designed to work in extremely confined spaces.
The new 2505 model weighs less than 5,000kg and has a maximum lift height of 5.6m. Its capacity at maximum lift height is 1,996kg.
Specifically designed to work in tight confines, the telehandler is just 1.8m wide and 1.9m high, with a tight turning radius of 3.35m and a choice of 2-wheel, 4-wheel and crab steering modes.
It is also fitted with a Rexroth hydrostatic transmission driving all four wheels and has a maximum travel speed of 25km/h.
Additional features include: a spacious operator cab with a two-piece door for effective ventilation; easy entry and exit; an adjustable suspension seat and; a single multi-function joystick with proportional controls.
JLG Industries 02 8718 6300.
NISSAN has released its new range of forklifts which are said to be the next evolution in clean emission vehicles.
The range offers a QD32 diesel engine and advanced ECCS petrol and LPG engines, which have been designed to produce less Co, HC and NOx emissions compared to carburettor models.
The company’s forklifts are now designed with ultra-low noise levels helping to reduce operator fatigue and allowing the operator to hear their surrounds better.
Additional safety features include: sway control for stability; mast lock system; parking brake warner buzzer and; automatic transmission cut-off’s.
Productivity is another key issue: the multifunctional LCD meter, spacious operator compartment, standard full suspension seat, smart control layout and responsive handling, all combine to provide operators with a surprisingly comfortable way to get through every workday.
Powerlift Nissan 1300 550 607
FLIR Systems has released three new i-Series thermal imaging cameras – the i40, i50 and i60.
According to the company, the affordable i-Series cameras offer best-in-class infrared diagnostic capabilities for commercial applications.
The cameras comprise an adjustable emissivity feature which enables thermal sensitivity better than 0.1°C
Additional features include: infrared detectors ranging from 120×120 to 180×180 pixels; built-in visual camera with up to 2.3 megapixel resolution; Fusion scalable picture-in-picture capabilities; five-hour swappable Li-Ion battery and; lightweight (600g) ergonomic design.
Flir Systems Australia 03 9550 28 00.
A NEW Advanced Carrying System (ACS) available from Wormald is said to become industry standard for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) products.
Developed specifically for the marine, industrial and fire environments, the system offers diminished user burden, using new ThermoFlex™ technology making it one of the lightest systems in its class; 2kg to 3.1kg without the mask and cylinder.
The carrying system has also been designed to provide flexibility of movement and comfort thanks to a sculptured, soft back plate, which has been developed as a result of research carried out with osteopaths and fabric and industrial technologists.
Additional features include: easy decontamination – with the back plate and harness both able to be washed with turnout gear and; high performance pneumatics. The pneumatics system comes with compact first breath activated demand valves including bypass.
Wormald 133 166.
BW Technologies by Honeywell has announced the arrival of the GasAlertMax XT multi-detector for H2S, CO, O2 and combustible gases.
Simplify remote sampling in confined spaces with the multi-detector’s non-intrusive integrated sampling pump and SmartSample diaphragm pump technology.
According to the company, with true one-button technology and flexible user options, the detector provides ease of use and simple compliance to industry standards.
BW Technologies Australia 1300 729 450.
THE NEW V300 WS safe camera system from SICK is said to be the first device of its type for Category 3 protection of hazardous points-of-operation in compliance with EN 61496-1 (SIL2 according to IEC 61508).
Thus access openings on assembly, handling and industrial robots, inspection machines, and other manually operated work stations involving cyclical or occasional access can now be monitored with the vision system.
Features of the camera system include: electro-sensitive protective equipment based on image processing technology; compact triangular housing allowing flexible workstation mounting and; permanent self-monitoring system which inspects the reflector strip for dirt, holes, damaged areas or objects placed upon it.
With its 110° angle of view, the camera system automatically detects the entire length and breadth of the reflector area and aligns the monitoring field on it with a resolution of 20 mm.
The system will then respond within 20m if anyone reaches into the machine while it is running, and immediately stops the process.
According to the company, ergonomic workplaces can now be achieved with the camera system offering comfortable and effective work.
The device is easily and dependably mounted with just two screws. Even as a single sensor, the system generates a diagonal protective field with a maximum range of 1.41m, to protect openings with dimensions of 1m x 1m.
SICK 1800 334 802.
TCM Corporation, owned by Hitachi Construction since 2005, has released the new Series 8 reach truck that now replaces its very successful 7 series reach truck that was introduced in 2004.
This Japanese manufactured stand up reach truck designated FRHB-8, incorporates many features in a smart and modern looking design.
Additional features include AC drive motor and regenerative braking system that delivers 9 hours run time on a single battery charge; newly designed auto suspension lock system and a slip control system.
The new model has had the operator compartment redesigned to further improve comfort and safety has been enhanced with an interlock system on lifting and traveling and password entry.
TCM now claims class leading operating times which are always a statistic that separates TCM battery electric products from its other Japanese manufactured rivals.
The company has also introduced a factory integral side shift and auto power off as standard on this new range of reach trucks.
TCM
P – 1300 367 011
W – www.tcmforklifts.com.au
AFTER two years of intensive R&D, Irish forklift manufacturer Combilift has launched the Combi-CB, a forklift designed specifically to handle mainly palletised loads and a smaller amount of long loads.
It offers four way handling and is available with lpgas, diesel or electric power with hydrostatic drive to all three wheels and hydraulic steering on all wheels.
Compact (with a footprint of just 1.5 metres square) and professionally engineered the the forklift has a fully enclosed operator cabin, hydraulic fork positioner and can lift to a height of 7.5 metres (or 25 feet). Equally at home in indoor or outdoor applications, it will have a special niche in retail and distribution outlets where the use of all available shelf space is critical as goods can be stacked from the ground up.
Purchasers can select from the first 4 tonne capacity truck which remains the core unit in many applications in a range offering load capacities from 2.5 to 14 tonnes, or the multi directional SL sideloader range and the GT stand on models designed for operation in warehouses and distribution centres with a very narrow aisle width.
For more information contact:
AA Imports
P – 1300 552 422
W – www.combilift.com.au
THE modular safety control samos PRO from Wieland Electric is able to process up to 96 safety inputs and 48 safety outputs simultaneously, all with free and upgradeable software for the user.
Designed as a safety solution for mechanical and system engineering monitors for all kinds of safety sensors such as emergency stop pushbuttons, light curtains and interlocking installations on guard doors, it has a very short reaction time of few milliseconds that allows protective measures to be mounted closer to dangerous areas of a machine.
Despite their high performance capabilities the individual modules are only 22.5 mm wide, which allows programmable safety solutions in total construction widths starting from 45 mm. The modular safety control satisfies SIL 3 or PL e, among others, according to the current European standards EN 61508, EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061 and is CAT 4 compliant.
The new Ethernet gateways SA-EN-IP and SA-EN-MOD now enable users to analyse the control and diagnostic data of the samos system in higher-level management and automation systems. The gateways support the Ethernet protocols Ethernet/IP or Modbus/TCP and have a device-integrated switch.
The modular safety system makes it possible to monitor up to 30 safety sensors and to parameterise them simply with a screwdriver without any software.
With eight switchable functions at both the master and the slave the samos modules can be adapted to all safety sensors up to safety category 4 and thus perform functions such as emergency stop, guard door, light curtain, two-hand control or controlled stop.
The modular safety system can be used for zone control in the robotics, manufacturing, packaging, mining, materials handling and component assembly industries.
Treotham Automation
P – 02 9907-1778
W – www.treotham.com.au
A SIGNIFICANT number of workplace accidents result from falls often from only low heights.
The Step-Up® Step manufactured from highly durable plastic with superior design features and manufactured and marketed by Team Systems (www.teamsystems.net.au) provides a safe, durable and convenient means of gaining access to cupboards, shelving, racking or those hard to access places above a convenient reach.
The four sided Step-Up 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 Step-Ups are manufactured with additional support under the top surface area to prevent bowing or sagging under constant use.
The new strengthened design has a safe working capacity of 150 kgs while each Step-Up itself weighs only 5 kgs.
The Step-Ups are available in six Standard colours.
Team Systems
P – 03 9799 9411 or
REEL TECH is offering the Hannay Welding Reels range; for use in arc welding, gas welding and cutting operations. The SWCR/CR Series are arc welding reels designed to handle #2 through 4/0 cable to 400 amps rated rotary electrical device.
They are available as either power or manual rewind and provide instant use with any cable length unwound.
The SWCR/CR Series ensure quick connection to a welder and are for use with single conductor electrode cable or grounding lead.
The TWCR Series is a dual arc welding reel, designed to handle #1 through 4/0 cable to 400 amps, grounding and arc welding leads on the same reel unit. There are two spools to hold separate lengths of welding cable, with a 400 amp rotary electrical device for instant and constant use.
The N400 and 2400 Series are able to handle twin welding hose. The N400 is a spring rewind reel, containing a heavy-duty spring motor, whilst the 2400 is available with either manual or power rewind.
Reel Tech – www.reeltech.com.au
THE benefits that the imaQcut range of vertical plasma cutting machines can offer are endless, according to the designer Australasian Industrial Marketing Services (AIMS).
The imaQcut offers standard cutting, high definition cutting and plasma marking, with the standard of laser but at a much more affordable price.
The imaQcut model 12.5 has a cutting area of 3650mm x 1550mm, but the machine’s footprint is only 5000mm x 920mm. The unique design of the torch carriage provides 60M/min cutting speed as standard. AIMS also provide a high speed version which offers 120M/min cutting with 1.5 Gs of acceleration.
AIMS can offer multiple cutting racks which slide in and out of the machine to allow a full production situation where the machine is always cutting – you don’t need to wait for material to be loaded and unloaded.
Operation is simple as the machine control is via a standard Pentium PC running windows XP complete with touch screens. Industry standard G code is run on the imaQcut.
The imaQcut solves many OH&S problems associated with horizontal machines. The machine is fully enclosed, which provides real mechanical safety, and the imaQut is less noisy than the traditional machines. It also does not produce fume or waste into the atmosphere.
Australasian Industrial Marketing Services
P – 02 9668 8900
W – www.imaqcut.com.au
NACHI (Australia), has recently introduced its MC20 handling robot. The robot exhibits a maximum of 22kg payload capacity with ample wrist torque, a large working envelope and aimum reach of 1,722mm.
It has been designed to deliver high reliability and superior performance combining high speed with highly accurate position control. It is water and dust proof (IP65 compliant), improving its ability to work in dirty environments. Nachi MC20 robot is compact and needs little space for installation.
Also it is highly flexible, while its compact design reduces interference with peripheral equipment. MC20’s powerful wrist makes it ideal for large and asymmetrically shaped work transfers.
Its integrated internal air supply lines and signal cables eliminate the need for external and often constraining hoses and wirings. Optional internal pneumatic valves eliminate the need for shoulder mounted valve packages. The Nachi MC20 robots come with the latest AX20 robot controller.
The Windows® based AX20 robot controller delivers high performance, while supporting inherent features of Windows® like multi-tasking, GUI based control pendant.
The AX20 controller is armed with an array of hardware and software developments to enhance robot motion and increase position accuracies to achieve shorter cycle times and more productivity. The standard Controller comes with 32 input and 32 output signals.
Hardware accessories such as additional digital and analogue I/O modules, Device Net cards, Profibus and CC-Link communication modules are available.
Nachi 03 9796 4144.
WAREQUIP has released the new AC drive Huskey tow motor with a 13000kg towing capacity.
The Huskey AC comes equipped with a large variety of standard features for greater operator comfort.
These features include 4 wheel suspension, remote lever release for ergonomic trailer hitching, suspension seat, cushion grip steering wheel and even a cup holder.
Huskey AC drive provides excellent power, run time and increased battery life, with the ability to regulate vehicle speed, with out compromising the towing capacity.
Additional features such as high visible driving position, automatic parking brake, emergency stop switch, full perimeter steel plate protection makes for an ideal heavy duty yet compact tow motor.
Warequip 1800 337 711.
KENNARDS Hire is replacing older hot water blasters with a powerful new electric model, designed for tough industrial and construction applications.
The new machine, which can be hired across the company’s network of more than 90 branches, is ideal for removing grease, oil and food deposits, including chewing gum
It is single phase, easy to use, extremely strong and designed for continuous operation.
The machine delivers 1500psi pressure, a flow of 11 litres per minute and water temperature up to 140 degrees.
Detergent can be added, but is unlikely to be needed for most applications.
The Bertolini triplex pump features stainless steel valves, exclusive double seal system and solid ceramic pistons for long life and durability.
Steam is generated through a diesel fired boiler with stainless steel AISI 304 fire box and chimney. The machine and the operator are protected by a safety system that includes a thermal dump valve and inbuilt safety valve to protect against pressure spikes.
The pump and motor run at a slow speed of 1450 rpm.
Kennards Hire also has electric and petrol-powered cold water blasters.
Visit: www.kennards.com.au
IN support of the release of the Boneng range of gear reducer products by Motion Technologies, a 350 page full coloured catalogue has been produced. The fully English catalogue provides specific information on worm, helical and planetary gearing.
The catalogue provides guidance in the selection of products based upon application and environmental factors, complete with fully worked examples.
The larger helical, bevel helical and planetary products benefit from additional focus on thermal performance. The user can select additional cooling options to maximise the mechanical capacity of the reducer selected.
A number of alternatives exist for increasing the thermal capacity of the H series helical and bevel helical drives. These include fan fitment to the high-speed shaft as well as the fitment of external cooling devices such as air-cooled radiators or oil cooled heat exchangers.
The flow of oil through the external cooling circuits can be provided by either a shaft mounted pump, located on an intermediate shaft extension or driven by an electric motor mounted in a module located adjacent to the reducer.
The product reference is available free of charge by contacting Motion Technologies personally or via our web site.
Motion Technologies
P – 02 95244782
W – www.motiontech.com.au
BÜRKERT Fluid Control Systems has released the new range of universal signal conditioners. The loop powered eLINE LPI signal conditioner works with most standard signal types, in one unit without jumpers (milliamps, millivolts, voltage, thermocouple, RTD, resistance and potential).
The LPI is PC programmed with the facility to enter tables for special RTD or thermocouple sensors, and input/output characterisation by table. Storage space within the compact 13.1mm wide unit is available for recording calibration, configuration, location and tag number records.
Full Windows functionality for storing information and configuration files makes the LPI straightforward and simple to use, with a USB cable accessory and software (eLINE UCI) suitable for configuration of unlimited units. The LPI is designed for 35mm DIN rail mount.
A second lower cost unit, eLINE API, is auxiliary powered and delivers on more common milliamp or voltage inputs, for a standard 4 .. 20mA output.
Used as a converter, eLINE signal conditioners work to transform any of these signal types into another (4 .. 20mA output). With input characterisation tables this unit will deliver conversion to any engineering unit, delivering required process output measure.
Signal conditioners may be used for isolating control circuit sections to avoid ground loops, common mode noise and to isolate portions of control systems. The units are also used as boosters to add capacity to overloaded current loops.
Bürkert Australia
P – 1300 888 868
W – www.burkert.com.au
HI-TECH Metrology has introduced into Australia the new Cordax Discovery III, said to be the next generation of measurement devices.
The CMM offers high accuracy, improved thermal performance, a new industrial design and expanded control options. Available in three measuring ranges from 500x600x400mm to 760x1000x600mm, this new CMM is sized to suit the majority of manufactured parts.
Main design features include hardened linear guides and recirculating ball bearings in place of air bearings and improved accuracy and thermal performance.
According to the company, with the addition of support for CMM-V and ScanShark probes, the device is now a true multi-sensor shop floor CMM ideally suited for challenging applications that require non-contact vision measurement.
With indexable vision measurement, the CMM also lets users inspect features contained in an entire field of view, at multiple probe angles and in difficult areas — such as small features, holes, slots or edge positions.
Software controlled, integrated LED illumination allows image optimisation for each measurement and with the compatible automated changing rack, it’s easy to switch from CMM-V to touch trigger or analogue scanning probes without changing setups.
Hi-Tech Metrology 03 9702 3911.
