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Cummins releases transfer switch

Cummins Power Generation has released the 1200 amp OTEC open transition transfer switch.

Part of an expansion on the ATS product line, it is designed for commercial and light industrial applications including emergency, legally required and optional standby.

The OTEC switch monitors power sources, signal generator startup, automatically transfers power, and returns the load to the primary power source after stable utility power becomes available.

The open transition transfer switch features microprocessor control, open or programmed transition, an enhanced linear motor mechanism, manual operation, positive interlocking, heavy duty silver alloy contacts and easy access for servicing.

 

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Miller launches turbo fall protection

Miller has released its Twin Turbo Fall Protection system.

Designed for working at heights with low fall clearances, of less than 5.6 metres, the turbo fall protection system consists of a Miller Twin TurboLite D-Ring Connector Bracket and two TurboLite Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs).

The system is a replacement for double legged shock absorbing lanyards, and the D-Ring connector bracket adapts two TurboLite PFLs into a continuous 100% tie off fall protection system which connects the back D-Ring of any fall protection harness.

The Twin TurboLite D-Ring Connector Bracket features a design which connects to the back D-Ring of a user’s harness in five steps.

 

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Bürkert releases digital positioners

Bürkert has released a new series of digital positioners for process control applications.
 

Including zero air bleed at rest position, the Type 8791 Basic Positioner, 8792 Positioner and Type 8793 Positioner with integral Process Controller are for use with quarter turn and linear process valves, as well as pneumatically controlled instrument such as valves, cylinders and dampers.
 

The positioners are available as direct mount or remote versions.
 

The digital positioners have an integrated pilot valve system which uses filtered and recycled air, and is designed for low air use and no air use at the rest position.
 

It can control up to 150 litres per minute for spring return and double acting actuators.
 

Automatic positiner tune and process tune features have been included with one minute push buttons.
 

The digital positioners have an LCD display.
 

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Bucyrus releases filtration systems for underground vehicles

Bucyrus has released wet bath and dry exhaust diesel particulate solutions for its underground vehicles.
Vehicles such as longwall miners produce a high level of diesel particulate matter and can pose a significant health risk underground.
To overcome this Bucyrus has released a wet and dry package that lower exhaust emissions.
The system cleans and cools exhaust gas before it mixes with mine ventilation air.
Catalytic converters are used to regenerate the exhaust gas and reduce emissions.
After going through the converter on the dry system, the exhaust then passes through a water bath which reduces gas temperature and removes particulates from the exhaust.
In both systems, the exhaust gas passes through particulate filters and flame trap after the heat exchanger and water bath.
After this it is mixed with the discharge air from the cooling system before entering in the mine atmosphere.
A flame trap is fitted on the out-by side of the particulate filter to prevent possible flame path to mine air on the dry system.
The entire exhaust system is monitored by the Bucyrus Diesel Control System (DCS), which is an electric shutdown system that prevents the machine from being operated in unsafe conditions such as low water levels, high exhaust system temperatures or back pressure.

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Bobcat launches zero tail swing excavator

Bobcat has released its compact E45 Excavator with zero tail swing.

Powered by a 31.2kW engine, the excavator can cover more ground quickly and offers increased strength and slew torque.

It can dig to a depth of 3.6 metres and has a reach of 5.9 metres, as well as a dump height of 3.8 metres.

The excavator has an arm force of 23700Nm and bucket force of 35799Nm.

Weighing in at 4786 kilograms and with a width of only 1.96 metres, the machine provides for easier daily maintenance checks with enhanced ground clearance as well as valve and manifold access.

The E45 also has a significant reduction in noise and vibration levels.

 

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BIS Industrial launches underground elevated work platforms

BIS Industrial has released a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) for underground environments. 
 

Historically a man basket could be attached to any LHD with a QDS (Quick Detach System) and transported within the mine. 
 

The safety of the occupants within the basket was reliant on the skill of the LHD driver, along with the maintenance protocols needed for the Lift Arm and QDS attachment. 
 

NSW DPI requires that any QDS Man Basket to be used must be certified to the LHD lift arm assembly prior to use. 
 

If the QDS Basket is detached and another QDS attachment is used on the same LHD, there are no tell-tale signs of what fatigue or stress has been placed on the lift arm before the same LHD is used again to pick up the QDS Man-Basket
 

The latest MEWP developed by BIS and KTT Engineering & Setco Australia is a Solid Pinned Man Basket that is permanently fixed to a LHD with full control of the platform from within the basket.
 

This gives the option of driving the MEWP to an area within a mine, isolating the LHD and then controlling the machine from inside the basket.
 

This eliminates the need for a third person remaining inside the LHD cabin while others work from the basket.
 

The baskets feature non slip floors, full railing protection, total isolation between the basket and LHD as well as fire suppression and dead man switches. 
 

The MEWP has been developed for the safe application of people within “man-baskets” in underground coal mines, and will go in to Integra Coal’s Hunter Valley mines in August.
 

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Allight releases mining air compressors

Allight has released Rotair’s range of portable air compressors.
The compact compressors come with a patented air-oil filtration system that provides greater power.
Allight is distributing the MDVN series and mine specific MDVS series of portable compressors, which both feature rotary air screws designed to produce minimum noise and maximum compressed air quality.
The vibration free MDVN series of compressors are powered by Perkins engines and have a range of between 2100 to 7100 litres per minute.
The direct transmission motorised compressors in the MDVS series are designed to meet the harsh demands of the minesite.
These compressors have a free air delivery range of between 9500 to 12000 litres per minute, and maximum pressures between 7 and 12 bars.

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Siemens debuts low- to high-resolution shaft driven speed sensors

Siemens Industry Automation Division has released the shaft driven speed sensor Sitrans WS300.

With four resolutions of 32, 256, 1000 and 2000 pulses per revolution, the sensor is able to accurately monitor low- to high-speed industrial applications.

Weighing in at only 1.2kg, the light Sitrans WS3000 sensor for monitoring conveyor belt speeds also prolongs bearing life.

Encased in cast aluminium, it is suitable for heavy duty industries and use outdoors.

It is also available in stainless steel for harsh applications, and has hazardous dust approvals, making it suited to minerals processing.

The Sitrans WS300 can be directly coupled to a rotating tail or bend pulley shaft ensuring accurate belt-travel readout, eliminating problems caused by belt slippage or material build-up.

The new sensor monitors belt speed and can be used as an input to an integrator, which calculates flow rate, totalised weight, belt loading and belt speed.

Sitrans WS300 can be combined with a Milltronics BW100 or BW500 integrator or Siwarex FTC PLC module, and a Milltronics belt scale for a complete weighing system.

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Bestech Australia releases HSD and HSDR 750 series DC-operated LVDTs

Bestech Australia has released the HSD and HSDR 750 series of 19 mm diameter DC-operated Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) from American company Macrosensors.

The units are constructed with stainless steel and are hermetically sealed, making them impervious to dirt, water, steam and other corrosive elements.

The company says the devices are are ideal for use in industrial applications with hostile conditions and corrosive environments. 

The coil windings are sealed against hostile environments to IEC standard IP-68 and electrical termination is through a sealed axial (HSD) or radial (HSDR) connector. 

The radial connector results in a through-bore design, which permits access to either or both ends of the LVDT’s core for better mechanical support and core guidance, and easier cleanout in dusty or dirty locations. 

It also results in a shorter installed length compared to the units with axial connectors. 

The mating connector plug is supplied with the unit.

According to the manufacturer, the linear position sensors use built-in electronics to provide the features of an LVDT, such as frictionless operation and dynamic response, with the added convenience and simplicity of DC input and precalibrated DC output. 

The LVDTs feature the high resolution, excellent repeatability and low hysteresis associated with LVDT technology, and the maximum linearity error is ±0.25% for these sensors.

Operating from ±15V DC input, the hermetically sealed position sensors offer a pre-calibrated 0 to ±10V DC output that is ideal for easy integration with PLCs, digital indicators, A/D converters, computer-based data processors and QC data collection systems.

Customisation of these LVDT position sensors is also possible, with options including Teflon bore liners and metric threaded cores, as well as smaller diameters and low mass cores. 

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ABB to take automation technology around Australia once again

ABB has announced its 2010 Technology Roadshow, which will showcase its discrete automation and low-voltage technologies across the major cities in Australia. 

The event offers 18 seminar topics presented by ABB’s specialists, explaining how state-of-the-art technologies can be applied across industry sectors to improve operating productivity and performance and reduce costs.

One seminar, entitled Advances in low voltage motors provide increased reliability and adaptability, focuses on motor reliability and explains how customers can meet their application requirements and reduce energy efficiency costs, using MEPS standard motors.

Some of the other sessions include Improve power quality with variable speed drives, Maximise capital investments with a drives lifecycle management program and Motor and machine lifecycle services.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to view ABB’s technologies, including the new ACS2000 drive, UMC 100 protection relay, M3BP process performance motor, ACS350 IP66/IP67 drive, eCo PLC CPU and GAMMA load break switches.

The roadshows will be kick-off at Brisbane on 5 August, before heading to Sydney on 11 August, Melbourne on 18 August, Adelaide on 24 August and finally Perth on 6 September. 

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Navman Wireless Qube 3 GPS Vehicle Tracking Device

The Qube GPS Vehicle Tracking Device works with the OnlineAVL 2, collecting and sending information directly from a vehicle to your office. 

Discreet, compact and solid, the Qube is easily installed into any vehicle or mobile plant equipment.

Key features of the Qube GPS tracking device:

• Receive automatic time and distance activity updates.

• Request independent location queries for a vehicle.

• Record location, speed, direction and mileage of a vehicle and or driver. 

• Record when the ignition and battery are on or off.

• Receive alerts of entry to or exit from specific areas defined by you.

• Connect into other devices for two-way messaging, navigation and telemetry monitoring.

• Capture off-road travel for RUC claims.

Qube 3 Customer Benefits

• Compact

• Low Power

• Quadband GPRS

• SirfStar III GPS

• Internal Battery

• Motion Sensor

• 100 Geofences 

• Increased Event Storage (>1600 standard events)

• Anti Tamper Cover

– Protects all connections and SIM

– Event sent if removed (replaces GPS disconnect event)  

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Navman Wireless OnlineAVL2 Automatic Vehicle Locator

The OnlineAVL2 (automatic vehicle locator) is Navman Wireless’ latest software application and provides you the tools to monitor, manage, maintain and communicate with your fleet.

A full reporting suite lets you download and review reports, as well as schedule reports to be automatically generated and sent to any email address. 

Key features of OnlineAVL2 for fleet management:

• Locate your vehicles on a map in seconds 

• Send the nearest vehicle to any job

• Set up vehicle maintenance alerts so you automatically know when registratopm, insurance and servicing is due for your fleet

• Establish Geofence boundary lines so you can receive alerts when drivers arrive at or leave specific sites

• Review a driver’s activity for the day for route optimisation, to see sites visited and to prove whereabouts

• Communicate with fleet drivers more efficiently by sending and receiving detailed job messages

• Send job addresses to the in-vehicle device so it routes your driver from point A to B automatically

• Access reports to help with timesheets, job logs, billing, KPIs, SLA, customer queries and more

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Navman Wireless MNAV 760

The M-Nav 760 provides a fully integrated vehicle tracking, job dispatch and satellite navigation solution when used with the Qube technology. 

• Bluetooth functionality

• 4.3" TFT LCD touch screen

• Overspeed warning to alert drivers they are speeding 

• ETA calculations

• Pre-loaded country maps

• Stores 100 customisable preset messages

• High quality sound speaker 

Tracking, Messaging and Navigation > saves you time and money

• Fixed price messaging between the offi ce and M-Nav 760 will reduce company phone bills

• Messaging allows for accurate communication, reducing misunderstandings or missed information

• Routing keeps your staff moving, hence no more wasted time getting lost, reading maps or going the long way

• The M-Nav 760 will sound an alert when a new message is received. So no more interruptions on the job answering calls, checking voicemail or missing messages

• Driver identification functionality matches drivers to vehicles for accurate reporting

• Overspeed alerts will warn drivers when speed limits have been exceeded 

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MICO launches off highway truck disc brakes

MICO has released the 520 series hydraulic apply caliper disc brakes for on and off highway vehicles.

The caliper brakes utilise a modulated hydraulic pressure source, such as a master cylinder, to control brake torque.

They can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal position and linings can be replaced without removing the brakes.

The 520 series includes two ductile iron caliper halves that are pressurized by a single inlet port cross over tube feature, allowing hydraulic pressure to actuate the 5.72cm diameter piston in each half.

It provides continuous duty pressure of 1000 PSI and intermittent duty pressure of 1500 PSI.

The brakes weigh approximately 7.7kg, and the brake requires a minimum disc diameter of 38cm.

The caliper brakes feature a spring operated lining retractor mechanism that maintains a constant lining to rotor disc clearance distance when the brakes are not being applied, reducing liner wear.

The lining contact area is 31.5cm2, with a usable lining thickness of less than a centimeter each side.

The units can be attached directly to a threaded hanger or clamp.

 

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Reflex launches drilling software

It allows operators to analyse post survey data in tabular and graphical formats, and view multiple borehole paths in 3D co-ordinates.

This means operators no longer have to switch between plan and section views, as the 3D graphics allow them to easily analyse the drill hole from all direction and afterwards plot any of the available parameters after surveys on the drill site.

The GMIT 5 software has faster processing speed than previous incarnations and also has improved diagnostic functions, which alert operators to survey errors by providing an error number and a brief description of it.

The software allows the Reflex Gryo and High Temperature Gyro Smart Instruments to be used for a variety of drilling applications, including underground conventional, horizontal and drop tool.

The software runs on field computers and controls the survey instruments via Bluetooth.

The instruments themselves engage with orthogonally mounted digital MEMS-gyros and mounted accelerometers that sample and record data at a rate of more than 7000 samples per minute.

GMIT 5 guides the operator through the survey process from set up and tool connection to pre-survey alignment, azimuth input, carrying out the survey, post survey alignment and the downloading of raw data.

After survey completion, the data is transferred to a field computer for processing.

Azimuths for each survey station is calculated based on the gyro data, and angular rates integrated according to time.

The timing of the station marks is synchronized with the timing of the recorded gyro data, and the change of azimuth stations is calculated.

For near inclined boreholes a known azimuth value can be entered, however for near vertical boreholes the software guides the operator through a procedure where the tool face of the gyro instruments are directed in a known azimuth direction using a sight (either optical of GPS compass) that is attached to the instrument.

The software displays the azimuth and dip for each survey station, the borehole coordinates and a number of other parameters including deviations from the intended borehole path; gravity field; dog leg severity; and tool rotation.

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Donaldson launches dust cups

Donaldson Australia has unveiled its gasket for quick release dust cups.

The upgrade gasket snap fits onto the body of the cup and replaces the standard sponge gasket that typically deteriorates and often becomes dislodged in service.

Designed so that they do not suffer the common wear and tear problems, they suffer no shrinkage, with the durometer of the gasket remaining consistent and remained in position during its testing on a drill rig at an open cut coal mine.

The gasket ensures there is no backflow of air between the trapdoor and cup.

 

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Semco unveils transit mixers for tunnels

Semco released the Fiori DB 560T Transit Mixer which is designed to haul concrete down tunnels and in underground mines.

It has an extended wheel base, and a hydrostatic drive with four speed ranges, all wheel drive and three steering modes for extra maneuverability in confined areas.

The mixer features an operator station that can revolve 180 degrees, allowing the operator is always facing the direction of travel, which is important in outfall tunnels where machines have to reverse some distance.

The DB 560T mixer has a 300 litre onboard water reservoir and pressure operated cleaning hose system which allows the operator to adjust water content.

It has a carrying capacity of 5.5 cubic metres.

It comes with a hydraulic actuated rear shutter to seal the drums to prevent loss or spillage of the mix on adverse gradients.

This is a benefit for slurry and sloppy mortar mixes for applications such as shotcreting.

 

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Washington Development land packages in the Surat Basin

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Tier 3 compliant coal loaders

Sandvik Mining and Construction have unveiled their new range of underground coal loaders.

The company has launched the 7 tonne LS171 and 10 tonne LS191, which have lower emissions, higher power and torque delivery and increased safety.
With both loaders powered by a Tier 3 Caterpillar C7 engine, the loaders have gross power of 172kW at 2200 rpm and maximum torque of 940 Nm at 1650 rpm, and increase of 25% from the previous models.
This engine has been specifically designed for underground applications.
The LS171 uses a conventional fixed displacement hydraulic system for its loader system.
The LS191 – as with its predecessor the LS190 – has a pressure-compensating hydraulic system which allows it to act as a prime mover unit for a 50 tonne hydraulic drive roof support trailer, used for relocating longwall shields and equipment.
The engine’s electronic management system has been specifically developed by for underground operations.
To comply with underground explosion protection requirements, all exposed field devices for the engine electronics are either intrinsically safe or encapsulated.
The loaders have been designed for easier maintenance, with all major components moved so that daily and weekly checked points are all at ground level.
In the cab, the operator’s display includes details such as solenoid status, pressure switch status, faults log and engine diagnostics.
The braking system has also seen safety related improvement, with the safety related parts of the braking control system meeting AS4024.1501 Category 3 requirements.
Stability levels have also been improved, while both loaders are fitted with ROPS/FOPS operator’s canopies.
Noise levels have been reduced by fitting engine bay covers, which have been designed so that operators and maintenance personnel are discouraged from leaving them open during operation.
In addition, a temperature-controlled fan only runs at full speed if it needs to, further contributing to lower noise levels.
Other safety and operational features include in-cab engine/shutdown system diagnostics, wet scrubber system and improved cabin ergonomics and layout.
The LS171 has a maximum payload of 7000kg, and has a length of 8.65m with a height if between 2m to 2.2m.
The LS191 has a maximum payload capacity of 10 000kg and measures 8.9m including the bucket.
The first of these coal loaders were delivered into the Narrabri Coal mine in NSW in July 2010.
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Eaton releases updated circuit breakers

Eaton has released its range of Moeller NZM moulded circuit breakers with on-board diagnostic functions.

The circuit breakers protect cables, motors and wiring on levels from main distribution to loads.

The new on board diagnostic function means that information can be recorded, displayed on site and then passed on to higher level systems in the event of a fault, during commissioning and when in operation.

The recording feature in the internal memory uncovers the cause of the tripping and records the status of each individual phase in detail.

Each circuit breaker also records the history of individual trips with the most recent ten events provided in detail so the source of faults can be localized quickly.

Modified setting of the protection parameters can be stored in conjunction with events which enables organizations to hand diagnostics processes.