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Temperature control and weighing module

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, has announced the availability of a new module for its popular VersaMax Micro controller that offer productivity and flexibility in a cost effective solution.

The new VersaMax Micro Thermocouple (Type K, J, E, S, T, B or N)/Millivolt (-/+ 50mV or 100mV) Expansion module can be used in a wide range of temperature monitoring and controlling, as well as weighing applications.

As productivity demands and cost pressures increase, the VersaMax Micro and its accompanying modules provide a perfect solution to meet needs in discrete and process applications.

There are two cost effective module types available, four thermocouple inputs and two analog outputs expansion module and four thermocouple inputs and no analog outputs module. The new modules can also be used with the QuickPanel control as a low cost I/O solution.

Packaging and assembly applications requiring temperature control for sealing products, oven control, product curing, PID control, weighing product in food packaging, and process control will benefit from the quality construction and cost-conscious value.

For more information visit GE Fanuc Intelligence Platforms’s website at: www.gefanuc.com/controllers

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Environmentally friendly forklift range

Features of the 1F4-Series include: lower fuel consumption, lower emissions, reinforced mast, sturdier drive, new and improved superior shielding of the engine and axle from dust and water, reduced total lifecycle costs and an engine with more power and higher productivity.

Nissan Forklifts

P – 1300 550 607

W – www.powerlift.com.au

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Coaxial valve for high pressure applications

AIR & Hydraulic Systems is pleased to announce the availability of a complete range of Coaxial valves produced by German valve manufacturer RSG GmbH.

Coaxial valves offer a unique and compact design, actuated by solenoid or pressure pilot and suitable for a wide variety of media with pressure ratings to 250 bar. Available in 2/2 and 3/2 versions, they are directly actuated and operate from 0 bar inlet pressure.

Coaxial valves are bi-directional in design, with the media passing in a straight line through the control tube without any significant directional changes to it’s axial flow. This unique flow path and the pressure balanced control tube makes these valves suitable for applications involving, vacuum, gaseous, liquid, gelatinous, highly viscous, contaminated and aggressive media and as a result of their single moving part, offer fast actuation, long cycle life and low maintenance.

Available with port sizes from G1/8” to G2” and bodies in Brass or Stainless Steel, Coaxial valves may be used as individual, stand-alone valves or may be banked together in a modular configuration where a number of valves must be fitted into a confined space.

Predominantly used for the control of cutting fluids and lubricants on machine tools in the past, more recently coaxial valves have been applied in the control of LPG, high pressure helium gas for leak testing, high speed hydraulic service, and the process control and food industries.

For more information contact:

Air & Hydraulic Systems

P – 02 9939-6199

E – Sales@ahs.com.au

W – www.ahs.com.au

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Automation company releases ‘clean’ new robot

GLOBAL power and automation technology group, ABB, has announced that it has upgraded its IRB 6640 robot to create a new “clean room” version.

Working in close cooperation with strategic partners from photovoltaic industry, the project was undertaken in response to the strict specifications for thin film production processes used in solar module manufacturing; where cleanliness is a critical factor.

The new clean room version of the IRB 6640 meets all necessary process and clean room specifications for the industry.

Thin film manufacturing consists of applying various semiconductors and electrical interconnecting layers to a glass substrate carrier. Any contamination, even in the micron range, reduces the power rating of the modules.

The new clean room version of the robot meets all necessary process and clean room specifications for the industry and fully meets the stringent class 5 clean room specifications.

With its large working range and high payload it is ideally suited for thin-film manufacturing. It features minimal maintenance and maximum availability, while precisely and cost effectively adhering to specification requirements.

Its unique motion controller optimises efficiency. Additional features include high speed, short cycle times, easy programming and the ability to synchronize with external devices such as tracks, motors and positioners.

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Vacuum chamber packaging machines

PERFECT Packaging offer an extensive range of Vacuum Chamber machines from Reepack, ranging from Bench top and stand alone Vacuum Chamber machines to the larger Swivel Top Machines capable of swinging from one product to the next.

The Bench top range includes the RV50, RV100 and RV200 all small vacuum chamber packing machines which are suitable for vacuum bags. The machines are modular in design, making it suitable for space restricted work environments. Gas injection device (M.A.P) is available on the bench top Vacuum Chamber Machines.

Perfect Packaging offer a range of Stand Alone Vacuum Chamber Machines including the RV300, RV400 and RV500 all which are Stand Alone machines with bigger chamber dimensions suitable for packing larger products. The Stand Alone machines are also available in Vacuum or M.A.P.

The largest Vacuum Chamber Machines are the RV-DC640 and the RV-DC860 both double chamber machines. The extremely wide space between sealing bars and sealing bars length, more than 2.5 meters, make these machines perfect for industrial production.

For more information contact:

Perfect Packaging

P – 02 9688 3200

W – www.perfectpackaging.com.au

Email: sales@perfectpackaging.com.au

Phone: (02) 9688 3200

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Manufacturing intelligence software

THE latest business solution available from automation specialist Rockwell Automation is the powerful IncuityEMI version 2.6 ‘enterprise manufacturing intelligence’ (EMI) software.

This innovative software tool has been designed to access the data from many disparate sources throughout a manufacturing facility, then organise, analyse and present that information via user-friendly web browsers or similar remote interfaces.

Founded on a standard data model, the IncuityEMI software unifies normally incompatible information–such as the time-series data generated on the plant floor and the transaction-oriented data contained in enterprise business systems–and enables decisions to be made.

IncuityEMI treats the various data sources as ‘silos’ of information. Such sources could be plant-floor controllers, SCADA and historians, plus laboratory, batch and maintenance systems, as well as manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The UPM references this information without extracting or storing it, then combines and correlates the real-time data in the context of recreational and transactional business data, such as business goals, supply chain requirements and compliance parameters.

The real-time data is presented simply in the form of web portals or dashboards, plus can be exported to Microsoft Excel. In this way, IncuityEMI provides a holistic view of production, empowering decision-makers.

The IncuityEMI version 2.6 software tool complements Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk integrated production and performance software suite. Each of the modular FactoryTalk modules–such as FactoryTalk View (an HMI) FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (an MES), FactoryTalk Historian and FactoryTalk AssetCentre–can be accessed and analysed by the IncuityEMI software.

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Mini ratchet wrench

NOW available with a ¼” sq. dr. wobble head anvil, the Shinano SI-1107 ratchet wrench is designed to assist in tightening and untightening nuts and bolts in very confined areas.

The rear exhaust avoids air blowing on to the work piece and operator’s face and at only 125mm long, this tool can get almost anywhere. Built to Shinano quality standards, the SI-1107 has a bolt capacity of 6mm, free speed of 300rpm and maximum torque of 30 Nm. Also available as 3/8” sq. dr. (SI-1108).

Shinano industrial air tools have been sold and serviced in Australia for over 30 years. They represent Japanese quality at reasonable prices and have full spare parts and service back-up.

For more information contact:

Industrial Air Tools

1800 627 282.

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Vna test cable kit

PASTERNACK Enterprises introduces its new Microwave test cables designed for a broad range of VNA models with 3.5mm NMD connector ports, including Agilent and Anritsu equipment.

Designed to be highly flexible, the test cables are said to have excellent electrical characteristics with outstanding phase and amplitude stability.

The unique interchangeable connector head can be configured for DUT applications that require Precision 7mm (PC-7), N, 3.5mm, SMA or 2.92mm connectors. The kit comes with two test cables per set, packaged in a durable protective wood box.

Additional features include:

• Broad VNA coverage, including Agilent and Anritsu

• DC to 26.5 GHz

• End A: 3.5mm NMD Connector

• End B: Interchangeable Connector Head

For further information contact:

Rojone

P – 02 9829 1555

E – sales@rojone.com.au

W – www.rojone.com.au

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Belts with bite

THE BERVINA endless polyurethane toothed belts are manufactured for special applications.

All belts are one piece moulded with a variety of coatings and reinforcing.

The belts are used in linear drive mechanisms in packaging, sorting, forming and are often found in food manufacturing and processing machines.

The polyurethane belts have a tough outer coating which is useful in gripping abrasive products.

Silicon covered belts have a thick outer coating with high friction coefficient. These belts have very long life and good chemical resistance.

Moulded belts are also available with holes for vacuum transmission or cleats for gripping products.

Silicon belts are used for high temperature cooking and heat treatment of products.

For more information contact:

Automated Motion Systems

W – www.automotsys.com.au

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High performance solid carbide drills

THE latest exciting innovation from Dormer is a range of high performance solid carbide drills specifically for machining composite materials.

Used increasingly in the aerospace industry, the aerodynamic qualities and excellent strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials will help manufacturers to meet targets for weight and fuel efficiency.

As such, composites look set to become the predominant material used in aircraft manufacture over the next 3-5 years. They are, however, more brittle than metals, and their machining has brought new challenges.

Designed for use in Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), also known as Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRPs), the drills work equally as well in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers (CFRPs) and Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymers (GFRPs).

The range features a unique, patented point design which reduces thrust and torque requirements. This improves cutting efficiency and significantly reduces splintering and delamination at exit.

There is an internal coolant option for wet machining and a diamond coated option to further enhance tool life. The range is available from 2.38mm to 20mm diameter and with overall lengths up to 310mm as a ‘special order’, allowing the end user to specify their own requirements, including sizes, applications and cutting conditions.

Further information contact:

Dormer

W – www.dormertools.com

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Diode laser gas analyser

SIEMENS has further developed its TDL technology with the SITRANS SL diode laser gas analyser featuring an in-line reference cell filled with a non-interfering reference gas allowing for a fast and non-contact measurement of gas concentrations in process or flue gases.

The gas analyser can be used in various industry and applications, such as process control in the chemical industry, process optimisation within the steel industry and as combustion control for boilers and municipal waste incinerators.

It is said to also be a very effective device for measuring minimum or maximum concentrations limits for oxygen in explosive proof environments.

The measuring principle of the analyser is based on the specific light absorption of different gas components using light from a laser diode that is sent from the transmitter through the process gas to the detector on the receiver side.

As the band width of the laser light is extremely narrow, only the gas component of interest will interact with it. Other process influences, such as dust and temperature, are easily eliminated due to the excellent compensation capabilities of this technique. The characteristics of the laser allow single-line spectroscopy free of interferences.

Additional features include: a modular design for easy maintenance and a cross-duct sensor pair — transmitter and receiver. The entire analytical instrument is fitted into these two enclosures, which are interconnected with one cable. Another cable is connected from the receiver providing the power and the customer interface. The receiver hosts a Local User Interface (LUI) which is operated with an IR remote control.

For more information please contact:

Siemens on 131 773.

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Miniature panel potentiometer

THE NEW miniature P10L offers low cost and a long 500,000 cycle lifetime for designers. The ultra small 9.6mm size has a typical temperature coefficient down to ±150 ppm/°C and features a fully sealed IP67 package with pure tin terminals.

Its cermet element provides better stability than carbon elements and it offers 1,000VRMS dielectric strength for good reliability and robustness.

Supplied with a plastic shaft and bushing, the potentiometer operates over a temperature range of -40°C to +100°C which suits operation in extreme environments.

The P10L has a working voltage range of 10V to 70.7V and currently are available in four resistance values 1k, 5k, 10k and 50k ohms.

Key applications include industrial control panels, low cost actuation proportional pedals, illumination applications, hospital bed audio systems, air conditioning controls, portable heater controls, simple tool machines, and dimmers.

For further information please contact info@soanar.com

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Safety boots just ‘electrifying’

A NEW entrant into the Australian safety footwear market from Europe is promoting a safety boot branded as an ‘Electrical ‘ boot as denoting its suitability for use by electricians and personnel working on, near or close to electrical installations.

The ‘Electrical’ boot is priced at a premium to other safety footwear choices already available on the Australian market and while it complies with the recognised Australian/New Zealand Safety Footwear Standard (AS/NZS 2210.3) and other internationally recognised measurements, the range offers no other advantage over most safety footwear ranges readily available to the Australian market.

The boot has been featured recently by the Electrical Trades Union and promoted by some safety footwear suppliers as ‘non-conductive’ safety footwear.

Oliver Footwear, Australia’s largest producer of industrial and safety footwear advises that over 80% of Oliver safety footwear ranges offer a certified electrical performance at least equal to, or in most instances superior to the new product being promoted as it enters the market place.

Moreover the electrical performances of the Oliver ranges are tested and certified by a NATA registered laboratory for their electrical shock resistance under a method which requires that the footwear ‘shall be capable of withstanding the application of 18,000 Volts at 60 Hertz for 1 minute with no current flow or leakage current in excess of 1.0mA under dry conditions.’

Standards Authorities also warn that electrically insulating footwear cannot guarantee 100% protection from electric shock and additional measures to avoid this risk are essential.

For more information contact:

Oliver Footwear

P -03 53 200 200

W – www.oliver.com.au

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Rugged slat chain conveyer

HARSH operating environments require rugged industrial solutions, which is why Slat-con has been developed by materials handling specialist and conveyor manufacturer, Industrial Conveying (Aust) Pty Ltd.

Slat-con is a heavy duty slat chain conveyor for the most rugged applications. Already, the Slat-con technology has been successfully used in the waste handling industry as well as in aluminium smelters and foundries.

One of its most significant technical points is a specially formed steel slat which overlaps with the next link to form a solid bed, therefore preventing any spillage.

This ensures that substances ranging from abrasive material such as glass, household waste or even steel shavings all the way through to hot materials can be conveyed without the normal level of restriction a conventional belt conveyor has to cope with.

Slat-con is manufactured to comply with all relevant Australian standards. It has a modular construction and a heavy fabricated frame to allow for a flexible design approach.

Sizes range all the way up to 1500mm wide and 30 metres in length.

For more information contact:

Industrial Conveying (Aust)

P – 03 5440 5100

W – www.icaust.com.au

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Modular safety system

SIEMENS has just released its innovative modular safety system — the SIRIUS 3RK3 series

With the innovative new Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system MSS, Siemens offers an enhanced safety solution, that combines the functionality of a simple safety relay and a fail-safe programmable logic controller (PLC).

The core of the system is the central unit with eight safety-related inputs, one safety-related relay output and one safety-related solid-state output. Up to seven safety or standard expansion modules can be connected to the central unit. The expandability makes the one system easily scalable for applications with as little as three safety functions to as many as 40.

The 3RK3 safety system can provide significant savings where several safety relays are required to combine various safety functions as no wiring is required due to its modular design.

The Siemens 3RK3 safety system offers users a substantial reduction on future installation costs when circumstances change or additional functionality is required. Extra functions can be easily added by installing additional expansion modules.

Another major feature of the modular safety system is the ES (MSS ES) parameterisation software that, unlike some of the competition, has the ability of replacing the laborious wiring of individual functions by fast and easy on line parameterisation.

Siemens is offering an MSS introductory starter package (catalogued 3RK3921-1AA10) including a basic module, a connection cable and the specific MSS ES parameterisation software at a special package price well under the price of individual components.

Contact:

Siemens

P – 131 773

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Gas multi-detector

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 GasAlertMax XT’s non-intrusive integrated sampling pump and SmartSample diaphragm pump technology.

With true one-button technology and flexible user options the GasAlertMax XT provides ease of use and simple compliance to industry standards.

For more information contact:

BW Technologies Australia

P – 1300 729 450

W – www.gasmonitors.com

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Industrial storage solutions

THE BOSCOTEK™ range of industrial storage products has been developed by Bosco Storage Solutions to offer competitively priced, reliable and durable alternatives for workplace storage of tools and small parts fulfilling the Bosco mission to offer innovative, flexible, practical, durable and safe workplace industrial storage solutions.

The industrial storage range includes drawer storage systems, steel workbenches, line feed trolleys, mobile tool trolleys, louvre panels, tool storage cabinets and industrial storage cupboards.

Storage products include the industrial workbench range which is suitable for heavy duty applications. The workshop bench has a wide range of features and accessory options allowing flexible configurations to suit specific requirements. Industrial workbenches can be integrated with BOSCOTEK™ workshop tool storage modules to provide a complete workplace storage solution.

Also on offer is the company’s industrial storage cupboards which offer heavy duty, reliable storage for industrial workplace environments. Manufactured from 1.2mm zinc seal material in a number of flexible configurations and Shelf load capacity of 120kg evenly distributed, up to a total cabinet load of 700kg.

The industrial storage cabinets provide a versatile solution for industrial storage. These heavy duty units incorporate multi-point locking, reinforced doors, heavy duty hinges and 110° door opening for easy accessibility and are available in flat or sloped top to accommodate workplace O.H.&S. requirements.

The company’s louvre panels are a versatile addition to any workspace. Easily fitted to existing walls or similar structures, louvre panels assist in maximising available space. Designed to accommodate most industry standard plastic storage bins, louvre panels are available in 8 sizes providing optimisation of unused wall space, freeing up congested floor space and improving efficiency. Elongated fixing points, allow hassle free installation of the louvre panels.

The range of Mobile Tool Trolleys provide an ideal storage solution for industrial workspaces where tools and equipment need to be moved between areas. Manufactured from 1.2mm zinc seal with flexible configuration options, mobile tool trolleys can be custom built to meet specific requirements and will provide a durable workspace solution for years to come.

Contact:

BOSCOTEK

P – 1800 095 511

W – www.boscotek.com.au

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Revolutionary air compressor technology

COMPAIR has set a benchmark by launching a new leading-edge, oil-free compressor technology. Quantima’s revolutionary Q-drive compression assembly has only one moving part spinning in a magnetic field, the heart of the new compressor design. Its unique rotor and direct-driven compression elements are levitated by active electromagnetic bearings to allow them to reach speeds of up to 60,000 rpm.

The technology drives down production costs, reduces energy consumption and improves environmental performance resulting in a much quieter and more compact, variable-speed product with no gearbox or oil.

The new Quantima unit can make energy savings of up to 25 per cent. In addition, a user’s environmental credentials are improved significantly with the potential to cut annual C02 emissions equal to taking 75 family cars off the road or planting 16,000 trees*.

*Carbon emissions equate to a user achieving energy savings of 10 per cent on a 300 kW machine.

CompAir

P – 03 9212 5800

W – www.compair.com

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A new and intelligent way to save energy

GREATER efficiency through new, innovative mechatronic drive solutions makes a real difference in lowering cost by applying a three-pillar strategy — that is, using energy intelligently, employing high efficiency components and recovering the energy generated during braking.

Users are looking for tried-and-tested products that ensure speed and efficiency in the material flow when combined intelligently to form a mechatronic drive system made up of gearboxes, motors, multi-function controllers and PLCs.

ELAP’s new family of multi-function controllers with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) comprises the NEXUS, LYNX, VEGA and NEOS.

Engineered to simplify the programming operations of the work cycles, this new family of controllers joins the functional flexibility of a PLC with its completely programmable interface by means of the WINTOOLS software developed by ELAP.

Each member of this new family offers either; control of 1, 2 or 4 axes and includes a powerful and flexible PLC. The storable data structures with indexed access (receipts) allow fitting the configuration of the user interface to a wide range of different application requirements.

Thanks to the high protection degree of the front case (IP65) any ELAP controller of this family can be used in severe industrial environments.

Motion Technologies

P – 02 9524 4782

W – www.motiontech.com.au.

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