There’s an app for that: Nestlé product data accessible through GoScan app
23 July, 2012 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaWhere would we be without the iPhone? Consumers will soon be able to access extended data on Nestlé products via GS1’s GoScan app, due to be released later this year.
AD-1687 weighing environment logger, from A&D
21 July, 2012 | Supplied by: A&D Australasia Pty LtdA&D has introduced the AD-1687 weighing environment logger that can simultaneously and chronologically record weighing values as well as temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure and vibration.
The six guidelines you need to specify a bulk bag filler
20 July, 2012 by David Boger, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Flexicon Corporation | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedAs the number of bag filling equipment options increases, so should the ability of the specifier to evaluate standalone equipment and integrated systems against current and anticipated needs.
Optyx is the Key to quality for cranberry producer
13 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty LtdBy installing an Optyx sorter, L&S Cranberry has increased its production time from one shift a day to two, six days a week.
Flexicon manual dump system
11 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedFlexicon’s manual dump system collects dust generated during manual tipping, compacts empty bags and conveys bulk material downstream.
Cermex DiviArm continuous lane divider with guiding arm
10 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Allied Industries Pty LtdThe DiviArm is a continuous divider, with guiding arm, that distributes primary packaging such as bottles, containers, cans and cartons into lanes.
AZO cyclone screener Type DA 650 Vario
28 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty LtdThe Type DA 650 Vario cyclone screener removes the need for an additional upstream dosing unit, due to the built-in, self-dosing device.
Flexicon Multi-Purpose Filler for dispensing bulk solid materials
13 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedFlexicon’s Multi-Purpose Filler dispenses bulk solid materials into boxes, drums and bulk bags by weight.
Ocme palletisers improve logistics for Italian wine cooperative
01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesPackaging equipment company Ocme recently installed a centralised palletising plant and packing lines for wine cooperative Cavit S.C. in the Trentino region of northern Italy.
GS1 NZ announces online service for rapid recall or withdrawal of products
01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: GS1 New ZealandGS1 New Zealand is urging companies in the food and grocery sector to register for ProductRecallnz, an online service for rapid recall or withdrawal of products in consumer supply chains.
Futek IHH500 load cell system
30 May, 2012 | Supplied by: TechRentalsAvailable to rent, the Futek IHH500 load cell/force gauge system operates at up to 20 t in compression and tension. The display for these load cell systems is a handheld microcontroller that can be mains powered where appropriate, but offers up to 30 hours of battery life.
Emrich Nemesis checkweighing equipment range
22 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty LtdEmrich and Nemesis Industrial Automation have collaborated to produce a range of checkweighing equipment to complement Emrich’s existing range of packaging machinery.
Mettler Toledo ICS4_9 and ICS6_9 over/under scales for food
22 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo has introduced the ICS4_9 and ICS6_9 food scales. The rugged, easy-to-clean and portable scale models make up a family of over/under scales that can be configured to a variety of manual portioning and checkweighing tasks for harsh environments where hygiene is important.
Flexicon mobile half-frame bulk bag unloader
17 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedFlexicon’s mobile half-frame bulk bag unloader with multipurpose hopper allows material to be discharged from bulk bags, manually tipped from sacks and conveyed to downstream processes and storage vessels dust-free.
igus RX swarf-resistant energy chain
17 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltdigus claims its RX plastic energy tube is almost 100% airtight, with the result of 2.7 g chips after 251,900 cycles during testing. The company has also carried out underwater tests to comply with the absolute airtight requirement, IP40, TÜV Saarland.
