Gearboxes and bearings reduce a quarry’s energy and maintenance costs
09 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Conveyor uptime has increased dramatically at Corcoran Concrete’s quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor.
Pump trend report
07 April, 2009
At ACHEMA 2009, which will take place from 11–15 May in Frankfurt am Main, manufacturers of pumps, compressors and fittings will be the largest contingent of exhibitors once more. 950 from 4000 exhibitors will be from this sector. For them and the 180,000 expected visitors, surely energy efficiency will be one of the main themes again this year. Solutions that improve availability will also have high priority.
End-suction pump
02 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd
The range of Grundfos NBG/NKG end-suction pumps has energy-efficient motors that conform to the MEPS Standard. Optimised flow geometries of the impeller and pump casing have reduced the hydraulic friction and thus the amount of energy consumed.
Safety conduit
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Albatech Pty Ltd
The Evcco FRAS polymer safety conduit offers a halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) polymer formulation developed as an alternative to PVC and metal conduits.
Safe capacitor discharge instrument
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
Seaward Electronic has introduced an instrument for the safe discharge of stored energy in large capacitors and electrically charged equipment.
Profinet cordsets
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced a 4-wire Profinet cordset line that has been developed to provide plug-and-play connectivity for applications using Profinet protocols. Profinet, the fastest industrial ethernet I/O network, is compatible with existing fieldbus systems and the only network that can accomplish a line topology — especially suitable for long conveyor systems. These cordsets connect to Turck’s BL67 ethernet gateways for Profinet — which can be connected to up to 32 I/O modules per gateway — to allow smooth integration into current fieldbus structures.
S12 connectors
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The 4- and 5-wire S12 Quick-Connect connectors are designed to expedite installation and mate to any fully threaded M12 on the market, regardless of the manufacturer. These connectors employ advanced technology to simply attach to and detach from any M12 connection — and users can clearly hear and feel the click of the S12 Quick-Connect to know that it is fully attached. Using the S12 Quick-Connect provides a cost-effective method for component installation, including connecting numerous junction boxes where installation time can be reduced by 85%.
Food-safe stainless steel connectors
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: HARTING Pty Ltd
Until now, many machines and devices in the processing industries, particularly food and beverage, have been permanently wired due to the environmental conditions. Highly resistant to aggressive substances, the Han-Inox housings made of high-grade stainless steel have been developed for applications in these areas.
IP55 enclosures
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has announced a range of IP55-rated enclosures and junction boxes. The enclosures are available in 10 sizes — with internal dimensions from 100 x 100 x 80 mm to 310 x 240 x 160 mm — and incorporate a time-saving quarter turn lid screw on some models.
Transmitter trip-amplifier
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd
The Wave TTA Transmitter Trip-Amplifier is programmable to suit any common DC input type.
Infrared camera for fugitive emission detection
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR
The GasFindIR LW is capable of rapid scanning delivering real-time thermal images of gas leaks, including dangerous greenhouse gases such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The leaks stand out allowing thermographers to ‘see’ the fugitive gas emissions.
Inline ATEX junction boxes
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Sensor Measurement
Synatel has introduced a range of ATEX-approved inline junction boxes with five-way connectors. The Synatex connectors are certified for 1D use, making them suitable for continuous hazard (zone 20) applications.
Portable data logger
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd
The Hioki 8430-20 10-channel data logger is palm-sized and can be operated from an AC adapter, rechargeable battery pack or external battery.
Versatile rack mount keyboard monitor drawers
18 March, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.ieci.com.au/products/product_list.asp?Class=12&BaseCat1=127&BaseCat2=14&BaseCat3=&BaseCat4=
Interworld Electronics has released the SMK Series 1U industrial LCD monitor keyboard drawers. The SMK Series combines a display, a keyboard with built-in pointing device and a KVM Switch in a compact unit that measures 1U in height.
ATEX approved in line junction boxes
18 March, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.sensormeasurement.com.au
Synatel has introduced a range of low cost ATEX approved in line junction boxes with five way connectors. Designated the Synatex range, the Synatex connectors are certified for 1D use making them suitable for use in continuous hazard (zone 20) applications.
