Analog and digital temperature
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Gears for DC motors
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Worm gearboxes (SG) are noted for their quiet running. The worm-gear shaft has bearings on both sides. The gear components, made of bronze or steel, and the lubrication ensure a long service life at the rated torque. In many applications, the location of the output shaft at 90° to the motor shaft provides an optimum design solution. On request, worm-gearboxes can be supplied with a hollow output shaft.
Operator interfaces
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Solids flow sensor
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
FlowJam is a non-contact flow/no flow sensor for solids. It uses a microwave technology to give results under harsh conditions of dust and sunlight. It is suitable for detecting solid flows in hoppers, conveyors, screw conveyors, air slides, etc.
Plant simulation software
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Product Lifecycle Management Australia
Plant Simulation is a software solution from Siemens PLM that allows users to optimise throughput, relieve bottlenecks and minimise work-in-process in factories, warehouses and logistical operations.
IBC spill containment system
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The one-piece polyethylene Safe-Equip IBC 2000i Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) spill containment unit features a 144 x 142 cm footprint to fit most 1000 L IBC dispensing units. It also includes a 19 L pail holder for quick, easy dispensing into smaller containers. Polyethylene construction ensures that no rust or corrosion will occur. UV stabilised resin provides further benefits to the whole of life performance of the product.
Bar forming
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
Bosch Packaging Technology offers one-stop, customised solutions for the production of confectionery, muesli and cereal bars. The Contiline bar forming system brings advances to the forming, cooling, fanning-out, cutting and coating of bars.
Quick-access screener
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Rendertech Limited
The Air-Lift quick-access system for circular vibratory screeners allows rapid interior cleaning, inspection and screen changes while reducing manual effort.
Broken bag detection
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
Dusty is a broken bag detection system. It uses a triboelectric measuring technique and detects solid particles in a gas flow. The particles must be 0.3 µm in size, or larger.
Hygienic DC motors
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
Dunkermotoren presents the DC motors from the product line BG65 with smooth housings so that machinery and facilities manufacturers working within the foodstuff and drinks industries can capitalise on the advantages of electrically commutated DC motors.
Servomotors
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
The Mavilor DC Servomotor — MSS Series features ratings to 6000 rpm; a compact length; zero cogging; and acceleration torques to 10 x rated.
Drying and cooling technology for free-flowing product
31 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd
Efficiency benefits can be obtained through the optimal selection and use of drying and cooling equipment such as Counterflow technology.
Carbonator
30 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Winemaking Supplies & Services
The Carbofresh carbon dioxide dosing unit can be used to dose small quantities of carbon dioxide into wine to freshen the product, intensify the flavour, and give elegance, particularly to white wines.
LabWare is certified ‘Powered By SAP NetWeaver’
13 January, 2009
LabWare LIMS v6.0 is one of the first enterprise LIMS to become certified for use with SAP’s Enterprise SOA-based Integration Technology.
Strategies to reduce incidence of campylobacteriosis in NZ
12 December, 2008
As part of its strategy to reduce the incidence of Campylobacter in the food chain, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority has released a series of reports on scientific studies which cover aspects of managing Campylobacter across the food chain and include on-farm management practices, information about the effectiveness of freezing and leak-proof packaging, consumer issues and determining the source of Campylobacter.
