Turck Q175 UHF read/write head
17 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdDesigned to communicate with multiple data carriers, the Q175 uses both HF and UHF RFID technologies. Turck says this capability allows it to expand its RFID technology to accommodate diverse industrial production and logistics processes.
Pronal palletising gripper tubes
02 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdThe Pronal palletising gripper tubes range from Air Springs Supply is designed for rapid automated bottling and packaging tasks while also enabling efficient handling of new-generation complexly shaped bottles and flasks.
Toyota opens Tasmanian forklift branch
25 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdToyota Material Handling has opened a new forklift branch in Connector Park, Kings Meadows in Launceston. Toyota forklifts were previously sold and serviced in Tasmania by an independent dealer.
Ammeraal Beltech Pop-up flight for conveyors
19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Rydell Beltech Pty LtdThe pop-up flight pops up at the foot of the conveyor incline to support the food as it moves up the elevator. Once the product has been successfully discharged, the flight pops down again so an automatic scraper can clean up the belt.
Gear up to reduce downtime and running costs in the boning room
16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdUpgrading old powered roller technology to a modular belt design driven by a highly efficient drive package has reduced the downtime and running costs in a major NZ meat processing plant.
CHEP Australia crate dryer
16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaCHEP Australia has launched a crate dryer that it claims delivers an 80% drier crate. The centrifugal dryer technology has been installed at CHEP’s Scoresby service centre in Victoria.
10-year study explores supply chain optimisation
16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaA joint 10-year research study has revealed how supply chain integration is a critical strategy for businesses today. The Project Noah study is a joint venture of GS1 Australia and the University of Melbourne.
Mettler Toledo PFA569lift Floor Scale with platform
12 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdThe Mettler Toledo PFA569lift Floor Scale is a stainless steel floor scale with an easy-to-lift platform for simplified washdown in hygienic applications. The platform is built so one person can safely lift the platform manually.
ALDI adopts new-generation CHEP crate
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaALDI Australia has adopted CHEP's new-generation re-usable plastic crate. The Gen 3 crate was developed in consultation with the retailer and was launched at ALDI's Salisbury store in Brisbane.
VSS VacMount vacuum-mounted vibrator
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Vibration Systems & Solutions (Australia) Pty LtdVibration Systems & Solutions has a method of holding a vibrator securely to the hopper wall by vacuum. This means that it can be used on any solid-walled container just as a normal vibrator.
Heat and Control FastBack FDX Force Displacement drives
01 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdFastBack FDX Force Displacement drives are reportedly 40% smaller than comparable inertia drive horizontal motion conveyors and convey up to 1100 kg.
Supplement producer mixes with the best
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Matcon LtdIn 2004, Manumixx was producing around nine tonnes of product per week, with seven operating personnel. Looking to aggressively expand its operations, Manumixx purchased an IBC Blending & Discharge System from Matcon.
HydraCon food-safe modular conveyor
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: HydraCon ConveyorsThe HydraCon modular conveyor is a food-safe alternative to traditional fixed length conveyor systems. It is a completely modular design and can be configured to meet any changing plant layout or future design.
Responsiveness in recalls
15 August, 2013 by Dannielle FurnessThe tentacles of a supply chain are far-reaching. There are so many players, steps and processes and therefore so many opportunities for error - human or otherwise. Every industry faces a degree of exposure as product moves down the line, but none is more vulnerable than food manufacture and processing, where the simplest of mistakes can have extreme consequences.
Perfect Packaging Multiweigh multihead combination weighers
13 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Perfect PackagingMultiweigh combination weighers, available from Perfect Packaging, are suitable for precise and fast weighing of products ranging in size from granulates to large and bulky products.
