The power factor effect
03 October, 2012 by Glenn Johnson, EditorTechnology such as variable speed drives allows us to save energy from motor applications, but electrical energy efficiency is not just about speed control. Non-unity power factor loads and harmonic distortion increase energy losses in the power distribution network and increase infrastructure costs.
Dwyer Series TIC thermal imaging camera
03 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty LtdThe Series TIC thermal imaging camera allows users to see heat contrasts to prevent plant equipment failures, detect air leaks in buildings, and many more applications.
Weidmüller PrintJet Pro metal marking system
02 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWeidmüller’s PrintJet Pro printer together with its M-Print software allows users to create metal markers for labelling.
Michell Instruments S8000 Remote chilled mirror hygrometer
28 September, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe compact remote sensor head of the S8000 Remote features an open cell design, removing the need for any complex heated sampling arrangements or an external pump.
Motion Technologies slewing drives
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdSlewing drives or drive slew rings (DSRs) are made by manufacturing gearing, bearings, seals, housing and auxiliary components into an assembled finished gearbox.
Yokogawa CL420 clamp-on process meter
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty LtdThe CL420 clamp-on process meter is designed to make checks on DC mA lines without breaking the circuit.
Nexen harmonic gearhead
12 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Norman G Clark Pty LtdThe Nexen compact harmonic gearhead directly replaces much larger, high-ratio planetary gearheads utilising the latest harmonic, strain wave gearing technology.
Martel BetaGauge 311A-EX and 321A-EX pressure calibrators for hazardous areas
07 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Zedflo AustraliaThe Martel BetaGauge 311A-EX (single-sensor) and 321A-EX (dual-sensor) pressure calibrators have hazardous area approvals that include IECEx and ATEX certification for worldwide use.
TE large horizontal servo control hydraulic tensile testing machines
29 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech has available a range of large horizontal servo control hydraulic tensile testing machines from TE. These massive machines have load capacities of 500 up to 15,000 kN. Smaller size, vertical hydraulic testers are also available.
Fluke Networks AirMagnet WiFi Analyser PRO and AirMagnet Spectrum XT
24 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Fluke NetworksFluke Networks has announced a remote analysis capability for its portable wireless LAN (WLAN) tools.
Exair super air amplifiers and adjustable air amplifiers
23 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdUsing no electricity or moving parts, the Exair super air amplifiers and adjustable air amplifiers are able to transform a small amount of compressed air into a high-volume, high-velocity output that is up to 25 times their consumption rate.
SEW-Eurodrive mining drive
23 August, 2012 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdSEW-Eurodrive is now locally assembling its mining drive at its new 10,000 square metre IG facility in Melbourne.
Cortron Model 121 series ruggedised keyboard/pointing devices
06 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdCortron’s Model 121 Series keyboard/pointing devices are built to withstand the most hostile and demanding industrial and military environments.
SEW-Eurodrive P072 and P082 planetary gear units
02 August, 2012 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdWith two additions, the P-Series now covers rated torques up to 500 kNm.
Banner Engineering EZ-Light S18L general-purpose indicators
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe S18L indicator is capable of standalone use on a machine or enclosed in a panel, making it suitable for a variety of applications in manufacturing and factory automation.
