NBE bulk bag filling process system
20 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Mercer TechnologiesNBE has introduced a bulk bag filling process system that includes an automated pallet introduction, automated metering of material supply, NTEP-certified, precision bag weighing and automated, filled-bag accumulation conveyors.
BEUMER robotpac articulated palletising robot
13 September, 2013 | Supplied by: BEUMER Group Australia Pty LtdDesigned to perform even complex palletising and de-palletising tasks reliably and efficiently, BEUMER’s robotpac comes with gripping systems that can be changed flexibly for different types of packaged goods.
Using RFID for fibre composites
26 August, 2013Antennas that are capable of transmitting radio waves turn components into intelligent objects. Researchers have now found a way to embed these antennas in fibre composites. As a result, the technology also works with carbon and glass fibres.
Siemens Simatic rugged RFID range
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens is strengthening its RFID range in the UHF range with a range of products including antennas, a mobile reader as well as heat-resistant, compact data carriers in the Smart Label format, suitable for harsh environments.
HARTING Ha-VIS RF-R200 RFID reader
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Harting (HK) LimitedThe Ha-VIS RF-R200 RFID reader is a mid-range reader that has been optimised for read ranges up to 2 m.
Flexicon Flexi-Disc tubular cable conveyors
09 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedThe Flexi-Disc line of tubular cable conveyors is designed for the gentle transfer of friable food and non-food products.
Beverage manufacturer’s innovative approach pays off
27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaFor anyone who grew up in Melbourne, Slades’ home-delivered soft drinks are an institution. The Tan family took over Slades in 2001, turning a business in decline into a thriving enterprise with a progressive and innovative outlook.
Flexicon Bag Dumping System with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor
27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedThe Flexicon Bag Dumping System with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor, isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout opening, dumping and compaction of bags, and the conveying of material downstream.
Munson Machinery Model SK-24-MS attrition mill
10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: iBulk Solutions Pty LtdThe Model SK-24-MS attrition mill reduces friable chemicals and minerals, as well as metal powders, wood flour, fertilisers, insecticides and fibres, producing particles within relatively narrow size ranges from 10- down to 100-mesh.
Multimillion yearly benefits flow to early adopters of green energy from wastewater
06 May, 2013 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsEarly adopters of anaerobic technology used to convert wastewater into green energy are now reaping millions of dollars a year in benefits by replacing fossil fuel, producing less pollution as a result, and achieving much cleaner effluent water into the bargain.
Cutting-edge train unloader automation boosts Fortescue’s export capabilities
30 April, 2013 by Peter Newfield, Metso Minerals (Australia) Limted | Supplied by: Metso Australia LimitedIn keeping with its growth strategy, Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has successfully completed an upgrade to its bulk material handling facilities at Port Hedland that will pave the way to the company’s target export capacity of 155 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
Markem-Imaje SmartLase CO2 laser coder range
19 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdMarkem-Imaje has launched a generation of SmartLase CO2 laser coders with performances claimed to be 30% higher than market standards due to its patented SCT (SmartLase Code Technology).
FlexLink X65 conveyor system
03 April, 2013 | Supplied by: FlexCAMThe X65 conveyor is designed for low friction, low power consumption and a long service life. With the addition of more efficient drive technology, power consumption is 8-44% less compared to previous high-efficiency drive units by FlexLink, depending on the configuration.
Flexicon Tip-Tite sanitary box tipper
19 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty LimitedThe Tip-Tite sanitary box tipper is intended for tipping of bulk foods, pharmaceuticals and contamination-sensitive chemicals from boxes weighing up to 1134 kg.
High-intensity grinding at its finest
19 March, 2013 by Mattias Åstholm, Andres Paz and Eddie Jamieson* | Supplied by: Outotec Pty LtdIt is a well-recognised fact that global ore grades are declining while commodity demands continue to rise. These ore bodies are increasingly complex, requiring a finer grind size for maximum mineral recovery and grade, and are setting new challenges, particularly for grinding technology.
