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Conductix-Wampfler cable drum and hose reels provide durability and safety

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) is one of the largest coal terminals in the world.

At the terminal, huge stockpiles of coal are loaded and unloaded to fill ships.

The loading and unloading of coal is performed by large and complex stacker reclaimers.

These machines have significant and complex demands for 3 phase power, fibre optic transmitted control and water for dust suppression.

This demand for water, power and control must be satisfied over the full 1.1 km travel of the stacker/reclaimers. The critical task of facilitating this power, control and water supply is performed by drum cable and hose reels supplied by Conductix-Wampfler.

Over recent years, significant expansion has occurred at DBCT, with many of the required stacker/reclaimers designed and manufactured by Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia.

Sandvik relied on Conductix-Wampfler cable and hose reels to achieve their goals.

The supplied Conductix-Wampfler cable and hose reels, which were designed and manufactured in Australia, included customer-required custom-designed features, such as VVVF drives with integral safety clutch, stainless steel components and paint protection.

The Conductix-Wampfler supplied cable and hose reels also features a composite HV/LV/fibre optic slip ring designed for reliability and safety, and durable hose with vulcanised joints only every 120m.

Conductix-Wampfler continues to supply DBCT with its range of cable/hose reels, festoon systems, conductor bar, cable chains, flexible cable and hose and other related products.

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AMS Instrumentation supplies Ircon Modline 6 Series infrared thermometers

AMS Instrumentation & Calibration is distributing the new Modline 6 Series infrared thermometers from Ircon.

The Modline 6 Series high performance sensors features advanced signal processing and background-reflected energy compensation capabilities.

The company says they also include one- and two-colour fibre-optic infrared devices, designed for harsh operating environments.

The units can be used in a variety of industrial applications, including metal heat treating, steel production, foundries and primary and secondary glass.

The Modline 6 firmware now provides engineers with enhanced signal processing options, including averaging, ‘peak hold’ and ‘valley hold.’

These features are accessed through the Modline 6 Multidrop Support Software, which is intended for remote sensor configuration and data acquisition, display and archiving.

The unit comes with a fibre-optic re-imaging lens interfacing to an electronics box.

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Solar energy supply from Banner

Banner Engineering says that it’s FlexPower Solar Supply, BWA-SOLAR-001 delivers a complete solution specifically designed for powering SureCross Wireless Network devices, offering an integrated charge controller, rechargeable battery pack, AC wall charger and mounting hardware.

According to the company, the battery pack recharges in direct sunlight and continues to power the SureCross devices autonomously when sunlight is not available.

The Solar Supply is an ideal solution for applications where wired power is not available or that require more power than a single-cell DX81 battery supply can provide, Banner said.

Banner’s FlexPower Solar Supply is a stand-alone power option that enables wireless sensing where wired power is not available.

The use of rechargeable batteries reduces the number of batteries necessary for long-term operation and ultimately minimises electronic waste and saves money.

Banner Engineering

sensors@bannerengineering.com

www.bannerengineering.com

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New Chinese order for Industrea longwall roof support carriers

Industrea has announced it has secured a US$6 million (AUD$6.5m) order with Shanxi Shenfu South Section Produce and Service Corporation for four Industrea Mining Equipment (IME) longwall roof support carriers and associated spares.

The order is for Shanxi Shenfu South Section Produce and Service Corporation’s Northern Shanxi Zone coal mines in north-west China.

Industrea managing director and chief executive Robin Levison said the order was part of a new trend of electricity producers establishing coal mines based on leading international practices.

“China’s push to consolidate smaller mines and improve mining productivity and safety has now led to the larger electricity producers establishing their own large coal mines as a source of guaranteed supply,” he said.

“We are expecting a number of similar orders from other electricity producers for our equipment, including methane gas drainage, collision avoidance systems and longwall roof support carriers.”

Industrea

07 3725 5400

info@industrea.com.au

www.industrea.com.au

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Surge in export orders boosts production at Aussie Pumps

Australian Pump Industries has been forced to increase production at its plant at Castle Hill, in Sydney’s north-west, thanks to a number of huge export orders.

The Aussie pressure cleaner range includes a full on line up of professional engine drive pressure cleaners from 2000 to 7000 psi.

The machines are used in a myriad of applications, ranging from farm machinery washdown to ship cleaning, fabricated steel paint preparation and even concrete demolition.

The company says the production volume of heavy-duty pressure cleaners had virtually doubled in the last year.

All Aussie Eco Clean brand machines come with Bertolini Pumps, which are designed for long, trouble free life, the company says.

Bertolini Pumps offer forged brass heads, rapid action mirror finish 316 stainless steel valves and exclusive double V and U packing seals that have fabric reinforced Nitrile Buna elastomers.

All Bertolini pumps come with premium-quality oversized bearings and highly polished solid ceramic pistons for long life.

All pumps feature stainless steel piston rods with Tenifer treatment as well as finned die cast aluminium crank cases for extra lubrication and more efficient cooling.

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Intercad’s Solidworks 3D aids productivity

Jaws Buckets and Attachments has improved its parts design productivity by up to 40 per cent after switching to 3D computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software SolidWorks.

SolidWorks, supplied and implemented by CAD/CAM distributor Intercad, replaced an older 2D CAD/CAM software solution, and since then has allowed Jaws to expand its design services and provide its customers with more detailed designs and product simulations using advanced 3D modelling functionality.

Jaws is also using SolidWorks’ built-in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) features for real-time stress and construction analysis, enabling designers to test the performance of different materials without having to first build expensive physical prototypes.

SolidWorks gives us a 3D model that shows all aspects of the product, and combined with FEA, gives our customers a solid understanding of what they’re buying, said a Jaws spokesperson.

SolidWorks also makes it much easier for us to present complex designs to our support and engineering teams, and we frequently use it to present ‘exploded views’ of a product to identify parts, and to describe assembly and operation procedures to include in operations and installation manuals, the spokesperson added.

Intercad works in conjunction with its customers to ensure they are getting the most out of their CAD/CAM package. The company’s training and technical support programs are essential in assisting customers meet not only their design challenges but also their business objectives.

Intercad has helped us identify our training requirements and then arranged face-to-face and online sessions with people with specific expertise, the spokesperson explained.

Brisbane-based Jaws is a family-run business, having evolved from a successful welding business started in 1970.

Today the company specialises in manufacturing a broad variety of attachments for heavy-lifting excavator, loader, mining and backhoe machinery, employing 140 full-time staff in its state-of-the-art 10,000 square metre production facility.

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Techenomics provides onsite oil extraction, analysis and training

Techenomics International provides onsite sample extraction and laboratory analyses services and hold customised training seminars for onsite sample extractions of oil, grease and coolants. After sample extractions are analysed at laboratories, reported results allow maintenance planners time to order any necessary parts and schedule maintenance repairs, reducing down time on equipment. For companies wanting to do sample extractions themselves, Techenomics provide training seminars to teach them how to correctly take sample extractions. Training seminars are held on-site and are made up of both theory and practical. Participants are first taken through step by step on when and how to correctly take a sample extraction and avoid contamination and then the practical part begins. After the theory we go outside and participants are shown the correct way to take a sample extraction from an actual piece of equipment they would regularly test. Everyone then has a turn of taking a sample extraction and we make sure they do it correctly, Jason Davis, New Product Manager of Techenomics International said. Techenomics specialise in the Mining Industry, he added. After this participants are tested and assessed. For companies not wanting to perform sample extractions themselves, Techenomics provides trained lubrication field technicians, guaranteeing the sample will be taken correctly and from the same sample location each time.

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ABB delivers drive systems for Karara iron ore project

ABB will deliver the drive systems that will be used in two new High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) at the Karara iron ore project in Western Australia.

The company will deliver polycom drive systems each consisting of two 2800 kW squirrel cage motors, two MV frequency converters and two converter transformers.

Many of the HPGRs used in the minerals industry are currently driven by variable speed drive systems.

These provide operational flexibility through a variable speed range, making them ideal for the processing of inhomogeneous types of ore at variable throughput rates, ABB says.

By providing sustainable solutions for HPGR applications, ABB has set the standard for efficiency in the minerals industry.

ABB recently commissioned four HPGR twin drive systems for Thyssen Krupp Polysius’ Boddington gold mine.

The Karara Iron Ore project is located 225 km east of Geraldton and is being developed through a joint venture between Gindalbie Metals and Chinese steel producer, Anshan Iron & Steel.

Starting in 2011, Karara will deliver approximately 10 mtpa of high grade magnetite concentrate, blast furnace quality pellets and direct shipping ore hematite.

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NationWide Hire receives its 300th truck, an Isuzu FVZ 1400

Specialist truck rental company NationWide Hire recently received its 300th truck, an Isuzu FVZ 1400.

The company, which rents off-road and project specific trucks to the mining and construction industries, has enjoyed steady growth over the last five years.

This has led to a rapid expansion of its fleet of fit-for-purpose vehicles.

According to General Manager, John Wilton, the purchase of NationWide’s 300th vehicle represents a significant milestone for the Hunter Valley-based business.

“Whilst a fleet of 300 is not large compared to many, we think it is an important and exciting milestone in our development,” he said.

“The growth of NationWide has been driven by demand from our clients, so it’s very pleasing for us to see that our trucks and our services are in such high demand.”

NationWide Hire’s strong client base, which consists of major contractors around Australia, has constantly evolving transport requirements, due to the diverse nature of the industries they’re in.

The company therefore needs to consistently provide high quality products and service, and according to Wilton, the reliability of Isuzu trucks helps keep his business ahead of the game.

“We believe Isuzu trucks suit our needs better than any other truck on the market. They’re reliable, straightforward to maintain, and give us very little trouble,” he said.

NationWide’s 300th vehicle is the company’s 216th Isuzu; they have purchased 115 new Isuzu trucks since they celebrated their 100th in 2007.

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Version 4.0 of GE Fanuc’s VersaMax Micro Plus controller firmware

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released version 4.0 of its VersaMax Micro Plus controller firmware.

The new release expands the controller’s applicability to an even wider range of applications by integrating some exciting new features, the company says.

The new OnLine Programming feature enables the user to edit and download logic to the PLC without stopping it.

Not requiring a PLC to come off line for changes saves significant downtime and potential expense for lost productivity and scrap.

The OnLine programming streamlines debugging during machine commissioning and is ideal for applications that are continuous process.

The VersaMax Micro Plus has been enhanced to support Ethernet Modbus TCP Client and Server protocol.

Up to eight Modbus TCP channels are supported with one channel configured for Modbus TCP Client and the remaining are used for Modbus TCP servers.

The new VersaMax Micro 4.0 firmware release also supports High Accuracy Thermocouple/Millivolt and RTD input Modules.

Additionally, there are four new 64-point expansion modules that are compatible with the new Micro Plus controller, so the Micro Plus can support up to 320 I/O points.

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Advantech industrial grade motherboard

Embedded platform and service provider Advantech has announced the release a new industrial grade Mini-ITX motherboard.

The AIMB-258 features the mobile GM45 chipset and the Mobile Intel Core2 Duo CPU that meets high performance and power efficient needs, Advantech said.

According to the company, AIMB-258 features rich connectivity with up to eight USB 2.0 and six COM ports integrated into the standard 170 x 170 mm Mini-ITX form factor.

The motherboard supports dual display output for LVDS, CRT and DVI.

Advantech

1300 308 531

www.advantech.net.au

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PICOe CPU card from IEI Technology

ICP Electronics Australia has announced the release of the PICOe-GM45A; the latest half-size PICOe CPU card from IEI Technology.

The PICOe-GM45A half-size PICOe form-factor is designed to simultaneously support both the PCIe and PCI communication buses.

The PICOe-GM45A features an Intel ICH9M input/output controller hub (ICH), 4x 3GB/s SATA drives (with SATA RAID option), 2x PCIe gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controllers.

According to ICP, dual LAN connections ensure redundant network connections can be set up and the integrity of the network links is preserved if one link should fail.

The board also boasts 2x RS-232 serial port connectors and supports seven high-speed USB 2.0 devices, while the Intel ICH9 supports high-definition audio through a peripheral audio kit, ICP said.

ICP Electronics

02 9457 6011

sales@icp-australia.com.au

www.icp-australia.com.au

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Diversified Mining Services releases the Flexiveyor continuous haulage conveyor system

Diversified Mining Services (DMS) has released the Flexiveyor continuous haulage conveyor system in Australia and New Zealand.

Flexiveyor is a conveyor system designed to provide a seamless interface between mining machinery and main line conveyor belts to ensure a continuous flow of coal. Its computerised undercarriage/tracking system allows an operator to drive in and drive out of a cutting in the same wheel tracks. Flexiveyor aims to remove the bottleneck in getting coal from the face to the surface.

DMS Underground COO Darren Anderson said Flexiveyor would replace shuttle cars and improve efficiency for underground mines.

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Micromax releases Banner SureCross DXER9 Ethernet Data Radio

Micromax Sensors and Automation has released the SureCross DXER9 Ethernet Data Radio from Banner Engineering.

The unit is an industrial grade, long-range 900 MHz radio used to create point to multipoint configurations of wireless Ethernet networks.

According to the company, the DXER9 will perform reliably in applications that prove too noisy or too far for standard WiFi based systems.

The radio features a 900 MHz high-gain system, with over 10 times the range of a WiFi network and a range over 16 km outside line of sight.

The DXER9 also includes a 128-bit AES encryption for Ethernet data packets, sub-block error detection and retransmission and automatic scan or manual override.

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Wenglor distance measurement sensor from Treotham

Treotham Automation has announced the release of the Wenglor X1TA101MHV80 distance measurement sensor, which the company says uses the transit-time measurement principle to measure the distance between the sensor and the object.

The sensors feature scratch-resistant optics as well as the ability for the emitted light to be switched off.

According to Treotham, by using a suitable reflector at the object, a highly accurate position measurement at large distances is also possible. Configurations are selected using an on-board menu and can be protected by a password.

The transmitter and the receiver are integrated into a single housing and as the sensors measure the distance between the sensor and the object and utilise the principle of transit-time measurement, the object’s colour, shape and surface characteristics have practically no influence on measurement results, Treotham said.

The sensors’ measuring range is determined by object remission and the size of the reflector, and with a maximum range of the X1TA101 series is up to 100 m on 4×RQ100BA reflectors, or up to 30 m on a plain 200×200 mm reflector sheet.

The Wenglor sensors work on a supply power of 18 to 30 V DC and the configuration can be easily set using the three on-board buttons and screen, including a password.

Treotham Automation

02 9907 1778

info@treotham.com.au

www.treotham.com.au

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Samos PRO compact safety controller

Wieland’s Samos PRO from Treotham Automation is designed to be a powerful and compact safety controller for machine and plant applications, the company said.

According to Treotham, the controller utilises 22.5 mm-wide modules and a programmable safety system can be constructed from a total width of just 45 mm.

The Samos PRO system consists of the SP-SCON controller with integrated programming/diagnostic interface, gateway, and a series of SP-SDIO or SP-SDI I/O modules.

SP-SCON is the controller module with serial interface and exchangeable program memory, and the Gateway is used for bi-directional data communication. The SP-SDIO expansion module has eight inputs and four outputs, while the SP-SDI has eight inputs. SA-OR-S1 module is available with 2 x 2 Relay outputs.

A full range of communication gateways Viz. CANopen (SP-CANopen), Devicenet (SP Devicenet), Profibus(SP-Profibus-DP), Ethernet (SP-EN-MOD, Modbus/TCP), Ethernet (SP-EN-IP, TCP/IP) and Ethernet (SP-EN-PN,Profinet) are available. All these communication gateways are plug & play with Samos PLAN software.

Users can connect a wide variety of safety sensors, and Samos PRO is able to process up to 96 inputs and 48 outputs at the same time, Treotham said.

Treotham Automation

02 9907 1778

info@treotham.com.au

www.treotham.com.au

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GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms releases Proficy SmartStart Energy Management

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released the Proficy SmartStart Manufacturing Energy Management Solution, a packaged software and services solution that offers a low-risk, approach to energy savings.

According to the company, the SmartStart Manufacturing Energy Management Solution provides critical insights into energy usage, to help reduce energy costs and improve production.

The system is an application of Proficy software components that can be rapidly deployed to provide comprehensive insights into the energy profile and consumption at each manufacturing site within an enterprise.

EnteGreat has combined the power of GE Fanuc’s Proficy software with its deep understanding of production efficiencies to deliver this Manufacturing Energy Management Solution.

The package provides a context to energy usage, real-time visualisation, manufacturing energy management and timely and accurate energy consumption data.

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Shell Rimula aim to reduce pollution with Energised Protection oils

In an effort to help reduce carbon emissions among fleet managers and transport operators, Shell Rimula has released its Energised Protection range of oils, which containing low emission products suitable for heavy duty vehicles.

“The Shell Rimula range includes our next-generation oils, Shell Rimula R4 L and R6 LM, which are low emissions oils,” said Shell’s Mike Anderton.

“They have been designed to decrease vehicle emissions through the reduced amount of ash and Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur (SAPS) contained in the products, which is a boost for transport companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.”

Low-SAPS oils also help to protect next-generation engines by keeping the latest emissions control systems working efficiently, supporting vehicle compliance with emissions standards.

“With the Government’s plan to reduce Australia’s emissions to 15% below what they were in 2000 by 2020, next-generation oils such as Shell Rimula R4L and R6 LM are an important tool to help fleet managers reduce commercial vehicles’ emissions,” Anderton said.

In addition to decreasing emissions, Shell Rimula R4 L and R6 LM are longer drain oils, which can assist in improving environmental credentials by increasing up time.

This reduces the amount of waste oil generated and to be disposed of.

“This year, Shell’s Global Solutions Team, in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz, conducted a six-month field test in a Peruvian mine with three Actros 4150 8x4s, to benchmark Shell R6 LM against a conventional mineral oil,” Anderton said.

“Tests results showed that Shell Rimula R6 LM can double a truck’s oil drain interval from 250 hours to 500 hours, which significantly reduces waste oil, and increases up time.

“This means better environmental credentials and more dollars saved due to reduced operating costs.”

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Ronson Gears releases new gear shapers

Ronson Gears has released the Fellows FS630-200 CNC Hydrostroke Internal Gear Shaper.

The new machine can cut internal gears up to 650mm in diameter and external gears to 635mm diameter with up to 200mm face width.

The hydrostroke system provides rapid stroking return ratios of up to 4:1 for optimum production and efficiency.

The rigid construction and hydromechanical stroking enables cutting forces concentric to the cutter spindle, resulting in minimum power loss and optimum cutting stroke accuracy.

A Siemens 840D CNC system with software designed for gear processing, combined with the machine’s adaptive controls which continuously optimises key machine functions, ensures gear cutting efficiency.

Ronson Gears’ CNC external gear cutting capability ranges from 5mm diameter to 900mm diameter.

The six and eight axis CNC machines have the option of auto load capabilities. Part quality levels of DIN 5 (AGMA 11) are being achieved and can be certified on Ronson’s CNC Gear Measuring Machine.

The gear cutter is suitable for all batch sizes, from one-offs to the large OEM volumes, and work pieces can be loaded manually or with flexible automation systems.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific releases ARL SMS-3500 automated spectrometer

Thermo Fisher Scientific has released the ARL SMS-3500 automated optical emission and X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, designed for the mining and metals industries.

The ARL SMS-3500 integrates multiple standalone laboratory instruments, including sample preparation, in a fully automated cell to optimise the entire analytical workflow and enhance process control.

The system uses a FANUC industrial robot, driven by intelligent Thermo Scientific SMS software, which allows for the preparation and analysis of samples using two sample preparation machines and two optical emission and/or X-ray fluorescence spectrometers.

The FANUC robot is designed to handle heavy loads in industrial environments with great precision.

The large floor-standing robot has six axes of movement to optimize sample handling speed, eliminate unnecessary hardware and increase overall system reliability.

The integration of separate sample preparation and analysis systems in one or more compact ARL SMS-3500 cells streamlines large laboratory automation.