Operator interfaces
01 April, 2009 | Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Building on the success of the previous touch screen PMI ranges, the fourth-generation Pilz operator interface and diagnostic display units offer improved performance.
Sleeve labeller
01 April, 2009 | JL Lennard Pty Ltd
The Sleevematic M sleeve labeller is the versatile solution from Krones AG for a wide range of dress variants, such as full-length sleeves, part-sleeves or tamper-evident sealing.
Thermal transfer/direct label printer
01 April, 2009 | Visy Technology Systems
The Mach4 Label Printer utilises direct thermal printing and thermal transfer printing through the use of inked ribbons. Three basic models are available: Mach4-B with label tear-off plate, version P with additional label dispensing, and version C with tear-off plate and label cutter. Three print heads with resolutions of 203, 300 and 600 dpi are offered and these are interchangeable.
Microbial assay for wine spoilage
01 April, 2009 | Provisor
South Australian wine technical consultants Provisor and Advanced Analytical Australia have teamed up to deliver a DNA-based spoilage evaluation service to the wine industry in Australia and New Zealand.
NATA-accredited pyranometer calibration
01 April, 2009 | Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech has extended its NATA-accredited services to include calibrations of pyranometers.
Tecnopack pick-and-place robot
01 April, 2009 | Perfect Packaging
The IRB 2400, an industrial robot from Tecnopack, is an anthropomorphic robot, with 6 axis. It is suitable for general product pick-and-place operations, especially when it is necessary to handle many components at the same time. It is available in three versions, with a managing capacity from 5 up to 16 kg.
Analog and digital temperature
01 April, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced a new way to collect analog, digital and temperature information in hazardous areas. The system is a combination of wireless communication, battery technology and intrinsically safe electronics.
Compressed air training courses
01 April, 2009 | Hitachi Global Air Power
Hands-on air compressor training courses, now offered by Sullair Australia, provide practical experience in compressor maintenance and operation. Based on the same in-depth technical training used to educate Sullair’s own engineers, the training courses are tailored to suit the requirements of individual workplaces. Each course includes a theory session followed by practical training using the client’s Sullair compressors.
High-pressure spray gun
01 April, 2009 | Spray Nozzle Engineering
The Lagafors Triggless II Spray Gun features an ergonomic design that reduces muscle stress on the user and allows for a range of different gripping methods. Its lightweight design also means that it can be used comfortably with one hand.
VFFS packaging system
01 April, 2009 | TNA Solutions Pty Ltd
The robag 3 ttx 320 vertical form fill and seal packaging system is a rotary double jaw (RDJ) that is claimed will double production rates.
Level detector and flow actuator
01 April, 2009 | SanTron (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Microprecision Electronics MP300 switch series feature an attached floater actuator for easy liquid detection in industrial refrigeration and other process control applications. By adding a floating polypropylene ball mounted on a stainless steel level actuator to a switch from the V3 size MP300 switch series, Microprecision has designed a simple solution that accurately determines when a specified liquid level is reached. Once the switch is activated, the MP300 switch series can trigger a signal as an input for a PLC or directly switch power of up to 6 A.
Antioxidants and antimicrobials
01 April, 2009 | Hawkins Watts Australia Ltd
Hawkins Watts has appointed agents for Kemin Food Ingredients for Australia and New Zealand, effective from 1 January 2009.
Waterproof SBC
01 April, 2009 | Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd
The ERS800-D16 is a slim, fanless, waterproof system based on iBase’s ECX800E-D16 single board computer.
Intrinsically safe keyboards
01 April, 2009 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The iKey intrinsically safe keyboards are constructed in a rugged, stainless steel case with industrial silicone rubber keypads, ensuring NEMA 4X protection.
ISO standard for cooking pasta
01 April, 2009 | Intertek SAI Global
ISO 7304-2:2008 — Alimentary pasta produced from durum wheat semolina — Estimation of cooking quality by sensory analysis — Part 2: Routine method, describes a test method for laboratories to determine a minimum of cooking time for pasta.

