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Bonfiglioli Transmission Australia will showcase some of the world’s newest and most advanced heavy industrial drives on Stand 1039 during the 2010 Queensland Mining and Engineering (QME) exhibition.

The gearboxes have been engineered for robust service in demanding industries such as mining, ports, sugar, energy and materials handling, and are said to be an ideal choice for severe duty applications where shock loads and impacts are common.

Headlining the Bonfiglioli stand will be the company’s new HD helical drive series and one of its most powerful Trasmital planetary drives.

The HDO160 bevel helical is mounted on a baseplate with fluid coupling brake and electrical motor and has capacities from 14,000-125,000 Nm.

It is the latest addition to Bonfiglioli’s newly designed modular HD series which is produced at the company’s recently commissioned Sydney production and testing line.

Bonfiglioli will also use QME to unveil its powerful planetary drive, the Trasmital 321L5FZ, which offers up to 650,000 Nm of torque for heavy duty applications such as coal thickeners or winches.

A cutaway Trasmital planetary at QME will be used to demonstrate the Trasmital 300 range’s drive train.

Stand 1039 will also feature the latest Bonfiglioli Hi Torque drive which is a combination Trasmital 319 planetary and HDO110 bevel helical specially engineered for slow-moving applications such as shuttle drives, belt feeders, apron feeders, cranes and winches; the HDO140 bevel helical which has a raised split casing to display its rugged internal gears and bearings and which, according to Bonfiglioli, offers outstanding torque per dollar, high casing strength, long-life bearing technology and quieter, trouble-free operation; the HDO alignment-free drive, a cost-effective alternative to a baseplate design, in 100-140 sizes and HDP drives in 60-140 sizes; as well as slew drives and compact winch unit drives.

If you’re an Australian manufacturer, you’re well aware that currently there’s a shortage of skilled workers. The bad news is that numerous government studies have predicted an even greater shortage in the future. However, the good news is that there are some things you can do to help the situation improve.

Perhaps one of the biggest problems facing talent-hungry manufacturers is one of perception – that is, manufacturing is a dirty, dangerous place that requires little thinking or skill from its workers and offers little opportunity for personal growth or career advancement.

The reality, of course, is that many manufacturing companies offer good opportunities both for students right out of school and also for experienced, older and skilled workers.

In general, workers in manufacturing receive a better salary package than in other sectors, work on highly sophisticated equipment, gain new skills and more education and play a pivotal role in the decision-making process.

These are what we public relations experts call “key talking points.” – messages that need to be heard over and over to effect a real change in people’s perceptions.

So the question is, how can you make that happen?

Perhaps the easiest and most cost-effective ways you can change public perceptions is by hiring public relations (PR) experts. After all, the word ‘public’ in PR actually refers to the public at large.

Not only are PR people well-versed in positively changing the public perception of a company or for that matter an entire industry sector, when it comes to the cost, hiring a PR firm, like The Word Press on annual basis usually costs about one-third of the cost of hiring a green, junior marketing assistant.

So not only will you be able to change the perception of your industry or company with the help of seasoned, former journalists and editors that are well-connected to the greater journalist community; you will also be able to do it for the cost of hiring a tea lady.

TECO Australia will release its new range of Flameproof Exde low-voltage squirrel-cage motors for hazardous mining industry conditions on Stand 1004. A special feature of the range is that the motors have an increased safety terminal box which is not dependent on containing an explosion. The increased safety terminal box means surface corrosion on the terminal box is not a threat to safety whereas Exd flamepaths on terminal boxes are prone to damage and corrosion making them unusable; increased safety terminals are easier to connect; earthing inside the box is possible using the external armour or braid; a flameproof gland is not required; the terminal box lid employs a gasket which creates a better weatherproof seal; and is suitable for all Group II gases (IIA, IIB & IIC). The new Flameproof Exde motors have ranges of 0.18kW-110kW, can be powered by commercial voltage up to 690V, 50Hz/60Hz or variable speed drives (inverters). Also available, for safe area applications is the TECO AEBH high-thrust vertical hollow shaft motor for deep well turbine pump applications.

Couplertec Electronic Rustproofing will be educating visitors on the difference between its world patented, capacitive coupling electronic rust-proofing systems and conventional methods on Stand 3110. Unlike sprays and coatings, CouplerTec’s electronic systems are tried, tested, and proven to protect vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

CouplerTec’s technology ensures that protection reaches all of a vehicle’s inside and outside surfaces. The system also helps prevent stone chip damage from rust migration, and can be removed from one vehicle and installed in another.

The system’s life is indefinite because the electronics are solid state, with no moving parts, and the electronic board is completely sealed. Using the CouplerTec system prolongs the life of components such as brake and fuel lines, cooling and power steering tubes and electrical connectors, which significantly reduces the costs of maintenance and part-replacement. The system works by interfering with the oxidation cycle and stopping the electrochemical reaction of corrosion.This technology has two essential components: a power supply the size of a deck of playing cards, which runs off the vehicle battery; and a capacitive coupler, or pad, which is fixed to a painted metal surface on the vehicle and charged from the power supply.

Simulation modelling techniques capture complex system dynamics, allowing study teams to analyse, explain and predict the effects of different options at various stages through the lifecycle of a project.
As a result, this information is used to determine which combination of infrastructure options, operating performance and operating rules best achieve project goals.
 
This well accepted form of modelling is generally applied where traditional techniques cannot be extended to cope with the complexities of proposed or existing system or network.
 

Discrete Event Simulation (DES) modelling, or Dynamic Simulation, is the process of emulating real world operations in a controlled environment using computer technology.
Simulation modelling techniques capture complex system dynamics, allowing study teams to analyse, explain and predict the effects of different options at various stages through the lifecycle of a project.
As a result, this information is used to determine which combination of infrastructure options, operating performance and operating rules best achieve project goals.
 
This well accepted form of modelling is generally applied where traditional techniques cannot be extended to cope with the complexities of proposed or existing system or network.

When done well, simulation modelling provides a process to enhance the knowledge and insights needed to make informed decisions, and can be used to examine:
 
–  Potential outcomes without shutdowns, loss of production or capital commitment
–  Capital cost reduction, avoidance and deferment
–  Justification and Proof of Concept
–  Greater efficiency leading to increased revenue
–  Potential major operational savings
–  Reduce commissioning time through system understanding

 Simulation is a powerful tool that can also be used for the design and analysis of systems and networks that are far too complex and dynamic for analysis using traditional methods.

It can be used for all phases of a system’s life, including planning, design, analysis, operation and expansion.

Haulotte has released the HTL 3614Pro and HTL3617Pro telehandlers.

The new telehandlers provide telescopic lifting heights of 14 metres and 17 metres for the 3614Pro and 3617Pro respectively.

Both machines have a lifting capacity up to 3.6 tonnes at full height, powered by a full proportional hydraulic electronic control of the boom, with both telehandlers designed for a maximum lift capacity of 4 tonnes.

Controls of the movement of the boom and accessories are simultaneous and proportional due to ‘flowsharing’ technology which allows the operator to carry out multiple movements at the same time.

The telehandlers are powered by a 74.9kW engine with the standard hydrostatic transmissions.

This transmission allows for precise handling in slow or fast mode.

Safety is increased by the a chassis leveling function as standard which allows the machine to adapt to site conditions, while blocking of the rear axle as standard and auto cut-off of the machine add to the overall safer operating.

Both telehandlers are just under 7 metres in length, are 2.67 metres in height and weigh in at 11.4 tonnes for the 3614Pro and 12.1 tonnes for the 3617Pro, with both having a width of 2.43 metres.