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Pacific Sensor Technologies has released the PST-SP-3000 Hydraulic Pressure Transducer, which is engineered for the demanding requirements of cyclic applications with transient/continual pressure spikes as found in die cast, injection moulding, and other hydraulic systems.
According to Pacific Sensor Technologies, the PST-SP-3000 Hydraulic Pressure Transducer’s rugged design makes it the ideal choice when application conditions such as high vibrations, shock, and temperature extremes are present.
The PST-SP-3000 has the following features a sensor body that is machined from solid stainless steel bar stock, as well as a fused-bond sensor technology virtually eliminates drift.
The transducer is also free of O-rings, silicone oil fill and welded diaphragms.
Pressure with the PST-SP-3000 transducer ranges from 0-15 to 0-60,000 PSI.
Pacific Sensor Technologies
1300 662720
sales@pacificsensortech.com.au
www.pacificsensortech.com.au
Pacific Sensor Technologies has released the PST-T3511 intelligent online Ethernet sensor, designed for measurement of temperature, relative humidity, dew point temperature, absolute humidity, specific humidity, mixing ratio or specific enthalpy.
A large dual line LCD for simultaneous display of temperature, pressure or relative humidity or other calculated humidity interpretation is an advantage.
Pacific Sensor Technologies’ PST-T3511 Ethernet temperature transmitter is designed for use in environments from -300C to 1050C.
The PST-T3511 Ethernet temperature transmitters have many modes of communication, including Modbus TCP protocol, which enables the device to read measured values, set alarm limits, adjust the probe and read firmware, Pacific Sensor Technologies said.
Capacity of the history memory is 100 sets of measured temperature, humidity, pressure computed value.
Pacific Sensor Technologies
1300 662 720
www.pacificsensortech.com.au
sales@pacificsensortech.com.au
Power Parameters has announced the release of the Quadtech Guardian 6100 Plus Safety Analyser, designed to suit electrical and electronic products safety and compliance testing to the requirements of UL, CSA, IEC/EN, TUV and other specifications.
According to the company, the instrument is suited to ATE applications with front panel lock-out and pass word control as well as a standard RS 232 interface with an optional IEEE 488 interface being available.
The Guardian 6100 Plus features the ability to test simultaneously for dielectric strength and ground bond, which helps to save testing time, the company said.
Power Parameters
1800 623 350
power@parameters.com.au
www.parameters.com.au
Advantech has launched the PCM-3730I, a 32-channel isolated digital I/O PCI-104 module.
The PCM-3730I supports high-voltage isolation up to 2500 V DC on each input/output channel, resisting noise interference while producing reliable performance.
According to Advantech, 32-channel isolation ensures accurate input/output data values while allowing the system to simultaneously access further data.
The PCM-3730I also has a wide input voltage range from five to 30 V DC, making it suitable for any application with a 12 or 24 V DC input voltage.
With its standard PCI-104 interface, the PCM-3730I allows different modules to be stacked together in a small system such as an embedded computing platform.
Isuzu Australia has re-opened its parts warehouse facility in Melbourne, which has been expanded to 12,000 m² of fully racked storage to support truck, marine and industrial engine parts requirements.
The new facility is twice the size of the older facility and also provides the opportunity for future expansion when required.
According to the company, the upgrade comes as a result of record Isuzu truck sales over the past several years.
The warehouse will store common items like brakes, clutches, suspensions, as well as other more specialised spare parts for every model Isuzu truck sold in Australia.
The installation will store items ranging from the smallest washer to a fully-dressed cab assembly.
Honeywell and Heat Transfer Research (HTRI), a global heat transfer and exchanger technology developer, have combined to help manufacturers design heat exchanger equipment in their plants more easily.
The companies have integrated Honeywell’s UniSim design with HTRI’s Xchanger Suite software.
According to the partners, this gives plants the ability to improve the level of detail reflected in their heat exchanger designs and projected performance in simulated plant models.
This will help engineers optimise overall process design and operation strategies by assessing prediction models, which indicate how the heat exchangers will function and affect the overall plant.
UniSim Design is Honeywell’s simulation software used by plant and process engineers to create and improve manufacturing processes implemented within industrial facilities.
Once created, the heat exchanger design and simulation models can be used to evaluate process modifications and help improve overall plant safety, reliability and efficiency.
HTRI Xchanger Suite is an advanced engineering tool that includes nine software components for designing, rating and simulating heat exchangers.
Turck has introduced PT4500 and PT4510 submersible pressure transmitters which, according to the company, are optimised for detecting the level of water or other media with similar density in challenging industrial environments.
Turck’s PT4510 submersible pressure transmitter was designed for low-level applications of up to 400 inches, while the PT4500 is available in ranges up to 100 psig
To deliver accurate level detection, a transmitter is placed at the bottom of the tank holding the liquid, and the transmitter then converts the pressure reading to an analogue 4-20 mA output signal.
The electrical connection to the transmitter is routed through the top of the tank and contains power and signal wires.
The transmitters carry UL/cUL 913 approval for use in Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D locations when installed with an approved barrier, Turck said.
Turck
1300 132566
www.turck.com.au
Delta-V Experts have developed the Swan Rollover Protective Structure which is designed to protect vehicle occupants by preventing the cabin of the vehicle from being crushed in a rollover.
Used primarily in the mining industry where there is the risk of rollovers from poor ground stability and steep grades, the structure fits above the cabin of a vehicle. It is suitable for retrofitting to light utility vehicle fleets.
The Delta-V structure minimises the rollover collision effect on the vehicle cabin, thus reducing the possibility of injuries. It also helps to minimise damage to the vehicle’s windows, further reducing the possibility of people falling out of the vehicle.
Currently, more than 1500 vehicles have been fitted with the rollover protective structure in South Africa, United States and South America. This system also has the potential to be used in other industries such as forestry, military, emergency services and farming.
Delta-V Experts
03 9481 2200
dve@dvexperts.net
www.dvexperts.net
NHP Electrical Engineering Products has announced it has secured the sole distribution rights to the Schaffner range of power quality products for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Applicable across most industry groups, Schaffner power products are designed to mitigate harmonics and/or protect motors and drives, NHP said.
Through harmonic filtering, consumers ensure they comply to set limits and standards, avoid costly problems and hazards associated with high levels of harmonics.
Schaffner power quality equipment can broadly be categorised into the following groups; ECOsine Active Harmonic filters; ECOsine Passive Harmonic filters; Line filters and reactors; and Output Filters and Load Reactors including Sine Wave and dv/dt filters.
NHP Electrical Engineering Products
03 9429 2999
adwyer@nhp.com.au
www.nhp.com.au
Pacific Sensor Technologies has announced the release of the PST-T3111P, IP65 programmable temperature and humidity transmitters for compressed air applications.
According to the company, the PST-T3111P programmable temperature and humidity transmitters are equipped with temperature and relative humidity probe from hard anodized duralumin with 1m cable sensors.
They can work in an environment of compressed air up to 25 bars, Pacific Sensor Technologies said.
PST-T3111P measured values are also converted to other humidity interpretation, dew point temperature, absolute humidity, specific humidity, mixing ratio or specific enthalpy.
Degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit are user selectable.
The transmitter contains a microprocessor based control circuitry in a durable plastic case with connection terminals and sensors in a filter with stainless steel mesh.
Humidity transmitters are also available with two galvanic isolated 4-20mA outputs.
Pacific Sensor Technologies
1300 662720
sales@pacificsensortech.com.au
www.pacificsensortech.com.au
Oz Seal has released the Easy Reference Guide to Packing Products for Heavy Industry, designed to help make a customer’s work easier.
The new Easy Reference Guide features information on products, applications, industries and installation tips to help users choose the best packing for specific applications.
The Oz Seal guides includes a Media list which allows you to search for products by your media; the Table of Principal Media Groups shows you at a glance which products are suitable for your specific media; and diagrams which show how packings can be used effectively in a range of applications.
“We are committed to using the best fibres and ingredients in our packings to give customers outstanding performance for the most challenging of applications,” Oz Seal’s Wil Prinz said.
“We use the latest braiding technology such kynol polyimide fibres and use pure expanded graphite with corrosion inhibitors.”
Oz Seals
1300 792 600
wil@ozseals.com
www.ozseals.com
Hyundai Forklifts Australia has expanded its range four new models with load capacities between 11 tonnes and 16 tonnes.
Models 110D-7E, 130D-7E, 140D-7E, 160D-7E has been added to Hyundai forklift trucks in Australia — a range which until now had maximum capacity of eight tonnes.
All models in Hyundai’s new forklift range have a Cummins diesel engine, the QSB6.7, which provides 119 kW (162 hp) of power. This six-cylinder engine meets Tier III emission standards, allowing the trucks to reach up to 35km/h.
It has two available driving modes: an ‘STP’ mode, which saves fuel during light work, and a ‘Power’ mode for heavy loads or work on difficult terrain.
Flexilift Australian is the exclusive domestic agent for Hyundai Forklifts.
TURCK has released the Kübler T8.LI20 and T8.LI50 robust magnetic linear encoders, which use A and B output voltages as well as a periodic index with the corresponding inverted channels.
According to the company, the encoders achieve high accuracy in a broad range of linear motion applications.
The T8.LI20 and T8.LI50 linear encoders are available with either a push-pull output or an RS-422 interface and provide a voltage range from 4.8 to 30 V DC.
The linear encoders are used with magnetic bands that are attached to the mounting surface and protected by a stainless-steel cover.
TURCK says the encoder’s resolution is up to 5 µm with quadruple evaluation and its repeat accuracy is one increment.
The encoder uses non-contact technology and can survive environments with high vibrations and shocks.
The product also has an IP-67 protection rating, a wide temperature range and a weatherproof die-cast housing, meaning it can be used outdoors.
Bin Controls has announced the release of the BinMaster SmartBob2 level sensor, which is designed to offer digital signal processing.
When the SmartBob2 Level Sensor takes a measurement, a heavy-duty motor releases a strong, stainless steel aircraft cable from the supply pulley and a weighted sensor probe quickly descends to the surface of the material.
The sensor uses a system of pulse counting with a high-resolution micro controlled optical sensing system to take measurements both as the bob descends and as it automatically retracts.
When the sensor probe touches the material surface, pulses are momentarily stopped and measurement information is transmitted.
According to Bin Controls, the SmartBob2 Level Sensor combines technological advances and common sense to give users one of the strongest and smartest inventory measurement systems on the market.
Bin Control
1300 662720
sales@bincontrol.com.au
www.bincontrol.com.au
Pacific Sensor Technologies has released the PST-SP1500 combined pressure and temperature transducer, which incorporates the features of the SP1000 with a temperature output.
According to the company, the unit’s four to 20 mA, zero to five volt and zero to 10 V sensor outputs are 10 to 70 times that of bonded foil strain gauge device.
Pacific Sensor Technologies says the device has a rugged design for use in harsh industrial applications.
The PST-SP1500 transducer features fused bond sensor technology and maximum RFI/EMI protection.
It offers pressure ranges between zero to one and zero to 30,000 psi.
Bestech Australia has released the KP series of pore pressure gauges from Japanese manufacturer TML.
The devices are used to measure pore water pressure in ground, sheet piles, piles and boreholes.
According to the company, the model KPA-PA is attached to a pile or diaphragm wall and buried in the ground to measure the pore water pressure.
Conversely, The KPB-PA is buried directly into a borehole to measure pore water pressure in bedrock.
Bestech says the pore pressure gauges have a dual structure that makes them highly resistant to lateral pressure, allowing them provide high-accuracy measurement even if soil pressure changes.
The devices feature a non-linearity of approximately 1% of rated output, a temperature range of zero to 60°C and a 40 µm filter mesh.
All of these models are protected to a rating of IP-68.
Australian Pump Industries has released the high-capacity five centimetre Aussie Quik Prime QP209 pump.
According to the company, the pump is designed to offer a 25% increase in flow rates over conventional five centimetre pumps.
The Aussie Quik Prime QP209 pump has a maximum flow of 800 L per minute.
Australian Pump Industries says the unit offers excellent self-priming characteristics, with the ability to draught water through a 7.6 m vertical lift.
That means farmers can pull water from dams, tanks, creeks or rivers with ease.
The pump features an open cast iron impeller capable of passing small solids in suspension, which enables it to handle silty water without problems.
The unit is powered by either Honda petrol or Yanmar diesel engines.
Garlock has announced its sealing solution has been used at Rio Tinto Alcan’s Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland.
After a slurry leak, which had the potential for environmental and safety damage, Rio Tinto Alcan approached Garlock for a suitable sealing solution.
Garlock used its 9000 series Expandable Valve Service Packing (EVSP) with modifications to address specific VOC, VHAP, heat, pressure and chemical issues.
According to the company, due to the need for zero gland leakage, Garlock recommended the use of their standard EVSP modified to incorporate the use of its 1303 FEP die-formed rings at each end of the EVSP.
EVSP is designed to permit selective component compression and controlled radial flow for effective sealing on I.D. and O.D., Garlock said.
Rio Tinto said EVSP has stopped the leaks and delivered zero downtime enabling the plant to run at full capacity until scheduled valve replacement or refurbishment.
Garlock Australia on
02 9793 2511
www.garlock.com.au
Barrier Security Products has released the Shock Absorbing Guard Rail (SAGR), which the company says has the ability to shift sideways if hit at or near ground level.
According to the company, if the impact is higher, the rail can tilt up to 8 degrees at which point it locks up offering maximum protection, SAGR’S are designed to be used anywhere vehicles are maneuvering at low speeds such as car parks, warehouses and factories.
The self centering design means the SAGR’s can take repeated impacts without incurring permanent damage, Barrier Security Products said.
The SAGR posts are available in 140 mm diameter in core drilled or surface mount models.
The rails are 140 mm in diameter and available in lengths of up to 6.0 metres.
Barrier Security Products
1300 55 33 20
sales@barsec.com.au
www.barsec.com.au
Panametrics has announced the release of the OxyTrak 390 flue gas analyser, which the company says utilises the ex situ connection loop design, and is an accurate, low-cost analyser that stays on the job for extended periods with minimal maintenance.
According to the company, users can utilise the information the analyser provides and adjust the burner air supply for maximum combustion efficiency.
The optional combustibles detector can be used to monitor burner operation for further improvements in efficiency and safety
The OxyTrak 390 flue gas analyser is designed to measure unburned oxygen levels in dirty, aggressive combustion applications such as boilers, furnaces and rotary kilns.
The analyser features an ex situ diffusion/convection loop design with zirconium oxide oxygen sensor for measurement accuracy and durability, Panametrics said.
Sensor housing maintains steady temperature for greater accuracy and longer sensor life.
More information on the OxyTrak 390 flue gas analyzer is available through AMS Instrumentation & Calibration.
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration
03 9017 8225
sales@ams-ic.com.au
www.ams-ic.com.au
