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Champion Compressors has released the Enviro range of air compressors, designed to deliver reliable compressor performance and compliment the company’s range of rotary screw compressors.
The Enviro range comprises two models: the CS11E and the CS15E.
The CS11E model has an 11 kW output, with working pressures from 8-10bar, delivered at rates up to 30 L/s.
The larger CS15E variant has a 15 kW output, with working pressures from 8-10bar, delivered at rates up to 38 L/s.
“The Enviro is a simple, reliable and economical compressor, but we haven’t compromised its environmental performance,” Champion Compressors national sales and marketing manager Dino Alessio said.
“The range is factory fitted with Sullube biodegradable fluid, which exhibits a life up to eight times that of conventional mineral compressor oils.”
According to the company, the Enviro range benefits from full internal safety guarding and a built-in fluid spill tray and features a Minimum Energy Performance Standard 2 (MEPS2)-compliant motor which delivers increased energy efficiency.
Champion Compressors
03 9703 9002
dalessio@champcom.com.au
www.championcompressors.com.au
Schneider Electric’s new range of Osisense rotary encoders are now open to fieldbus communication including a version fully compatible with CANopen and PROFIBUS-DP networks.
The encoders can be used in many industrial applications where there is a need to calculate a position and/or speed by counting pulses.
According to the company, the range is constructed from zinc alloy housing, a solid aluminium base for fixing and stainless steel shaft and ball bearings to prevent corrosion. Together with excellent resistance to mechanical shock and vibration, the range of incremental and absolute encoders are designed to exceed the requirements of many industrial applications in material handling, packaging, conveying & cranes, according to the manufacturer.
Schneider Electric
1300 369 233
www.schneider-electric.com.au
NHP and WAGO recently added function terminal blocks for disconnect and fuse applications for wire sizes up to 6 mm² to their 2006 Series.
The terminal blocks are designed for common blade-type fuses, which are based on the 72581-3c/ISO 8820 (car fuses) standard. Particularly well-suited for conductor cross sections up to 6mm², these terminal blocks are ideal for applications with higher currents, according to the manufacturer.
New disconnect terminal blocks for voltage levels up to 800V and current levels up to 30A have also been added to the 2006 Series.
According to the company, all of the terminal blocks integrate seamlessly with other members of the series and can be readily commoned and marked in combination with both through and disconnect terminal blocks.
NHP Electrical Engineering Products
03 9429 2999
www.nhp.com.au
Pacific Sensor Technologies has released a transmitter that can relay outputs for alarm indication and/or control external devices.
According to the company, each relay can be assigned to any measured or computed value. A fully equipped transmitter contains temperature, humidity, pressure sensors.
Measured temperature and relative humidity is recalculated to other humidity interpretations – dew point temperature, absolute humidity, specific humidity, mixing ratio or specific enthalpy.
The transmitter can display the outputs in a variety of units including hPa, kPa, mbar, mmHg, inHg, inH2O, PSI and oz/in2.
The transmitter’s parameters are adjustable via a computer.
Optional extras include three binary inputs for detection of two-state events such as water, smoke, glass break detection or door contact.
Pacific Sensor Technologies
1300 662720
sales@pacificsensortech.com.au
Jacon Technologies has just launched an underground charge machine — the Charjet 3000.
The Charjet 3000 was exhibited at the Kalgoorlie mining expo in October for its first public outing and was well received by operators and mining professionals seeing, according to the company.
The machine comes with numerous steering options including four wheel steer, front wheel steer and rear wheel steer, allowing it to access tight cross cuts.
According to the manufacturer, the machine was designed with a speed of 28kph.
The machine is fitted with a second set of charging controls that can be used at ground level for down holes.
The Charjet has also an under deck 125 CFM compressor that can be activated to allow charging of headings away from the mine services.
The machine can be optioned with either ANFO or Emulsion charging with any of the leading explosive manufactures.
Jacon Technologies
08 9456 4588
www.jacon.com.au
STOCKCAP has released a range of thin-wall heatshrink tubes manufactured from RoHS compliant, halogen-free, flame retardant polyolefin material that is suitable for temperature applications up to 125°C.
According to the company, the tubes cover a large range of diameters and are available in shrink ratios of 1.5/0.6mm, 2.5/1.0mm, 3.5/1.5mm, 5/2.25mm, 6.5/3.0mm, 9.5/4.5mm, 12.5/6mm, 18.7/9mm, 25.7/12.5mm, 35/17.5mm, 51.5/26mm, 70/35mm & 100/50mm in stock colours black, red, blue, white clear & yellow/green.
The company is able to manufacture other colours as a special order and will soon add new stock colours and styles including a dual-wall adhesive-lined range of tubes.
STOCKCAP
John Wood
1800 00 3211
john@sinclair-rush.com.au
ESCO’s Ultralok tooth system has won Construction Magazines’ ‘Top 100 Products Award’.
According to the company, the tooth system offers a hammerless lock that is integrated into the point.
The hammerless design eliminates the need for separate pins or locks.
The system comes in eight different sizes and covers 6, 75 metric tonne class excavators.
According to the manufacturer, the system makes field point replacement quick and easy. The system is also said to come with increased metal wear.
ESCO Corporation
www.escocorp.com
Practical Control Solutions has introduced the GFTB100, designed for measurements of atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, absolute humidity, temperature, dew point temperature, wet bulb temperature and moisture content.
According to the company, the instrument is ideal for determining whether there is excess humidity in storage areas and the likelihood of moulds and mildews growing on products and interior surfaces.
Barometer readings can be compensated for elevation above sea level and will indicate weather pressure is rising or falling, which is a useful feature for weather forecasting.
Temperature accuracy is ± 0.5% of measured value ± 0.1° C, humidity accuracy is ±1.5% linearity, ±1.5% hysteresis between the range of 11 to 90% RH.
The unit is encased in an impact resistant ABS enclosure and is supplied complete with a 9V battery.
Practical Control Solutions
03 9720 4522
sales@practicalcontrol.com.au
www.practicalcontrol.com.au
Pacific Sensor Technologies has released a sound level meter data logger that is fully compliant with IEC61672-1.
According to the company, the sound level meter data logger has only one measuring range and it is extending from 30db to 130db.
The data logger is equipped with manual storing capabilities which can store 99 sets of data and can be readout from unit or through PC.
Moreover, the data logger comes with a USB/PC interface installed, AC/DC signal output, a dynamic range of 50dB and a frequency range of 20Hz to 8KHz.
Pacific Sensor Technologies
1300 662720
sales@pacificsensortech.com.au
Semco has released the Fiori DB 250S self-propelled mixing system, designed to suit rural and remote areas where on-site concrete production is an attractive alternative to trucking mix over long distances.
According to the company, all models feature on board water pumping systems and accurate water dosing measurement via a digital pre-selector panel to ensure critical optimal quality of the mix.
The compact model DB250S (2.5 m3 capacity) and the DB400S have their own on-board water reservoir and filtered pumping system that can store enough water for three batches.
Fiori mixers can be supplied from the 1.8 m3 capacity model DB 180 up to the 4 m3 capacity model DB 400 S.
Semco
02 9833 6000
ssantilli@semcogroup.com.au/web
www.semcogroup.com.au
Enerpac’s rigid all-steel torque wrench is currently being employed by Mt Thorley Warkworth Mine to enhance safety and efficiency.
According to Enerpac, the bolting technology employs high pressure (700 bar) force to achieve exceptional power-to- weight ratios.
The wrench has been used at the Hunter Valley minesite to ensure correct power, precision and repeatability in loosening and tightening nuts.
According to the manufacturer, unevenly torqued fasteners result in weak spots being built into moving, reciprocating or vibrating equipment, such as engines, tracks, wheels, and this would pose risk management issues to owners and operators.
The wrench weighs 5kg and can provide up to 4330Nm torque.
The wrench model used at Mt Thorley is complemented by a ZU4 208TE-Q 1.25kW electric pump specifically designed for repetitive bolting applications and applications that may require remote pump and valve operation for safety. It utilizes a 1.25 kW universal motor that works well on long extension cords if required, or generator-driven electricity supplies.
The high-efficiency two speed pumps feature higher oil flow and bypass pressure (85 bar) for cooler running that requires 18% less current draw than comparable pumps. A self-priming first stage increases pump performance by supercharging the second stage piston pump, improving oil flow in both hot and cold weather operations. The pumps feature a low-voltage (15 vdc) pendant with sealed switches for remote operation and enhanced operator safety.
Enerpac
02 9743 8988
info@enerpac.com.au
Westermo has released a new high speed Industrial Ethernet extender.
The DDW-120 utilises SHDSL transmission technology, allowing existing twisted pair cables to be used to establish a high-speed remote connection between two Ethernet networks, according to the company.
The product is said to have transfer rates up to 5.7 Mbits/s and an operating distance of up to 15 kilometres at lower data rates.
Total galvanic isolation and transient protection are standard for all interfaces.
The line interfaces are also equipped with protection against over-voltages and transients.
The DIN-mounted case makes the unit robust and allows for the surrounding air temperature to be between -40 to 70°C.
To allow for uninterrupted communication the units are equipped with redundant power inputs that enable the use of two separate supplies with an operating voltage range of 10 – 60 VDC.
Westermo’s Ethernet extender is distributed Australia-wide by Madison Technologies.
Madison Technologies
02 9737 9615
jonathan.hardman@madisontech.com.au
Advantech has launched a 15” Industrial Panel PC that features a passive backplane with up to 12 ISA/PCI expansion slots, a front-accessible design with water resistant cover and a flat-sealed front-panel.
According to the company, the model comes with a front-accessible USB 2.0 port, programmable membrane macro keys, function keys, cursor keys and touchpad, OSD control behind the panel, and an optional analog resistive touchscreen through USB interface.
The panel PC is said to be resilient enough to resist harsh conditions of any industrial environment such as testing and quality control in automotive industry and measurement, control applications, and vision applications in Machine Automation.
Advantech
1300 308 531
www.advantech.net.au
Integra Packaging provides protective wrapping technology with broad-range application.
Corrosion Intercept & Static Intercept products contain anti-corrosive, anti-static properties in a patented technology which will serve a range of transport and storage applications for the mining industry.
“This is a simple yet robust packaging solution for equipment including conveyors, drill rigs, spare parts and vehicles,” Integra Packaging Managing Director Roger Till said.
“Many mining sites use open-air rack storage. By wrapping items in UV and anti-corrosive plastics they can be protected while stored in the open.”
The films use patented copper-polymer materials to provide safe and effective corrosion control for all metals when sealed inside a layer of the film.
The copper bound within the film acts similarly to a sacrificial anode that reacts with the corrosive compounds in the air, preventing corrosion on the object’s metal surfaces.
In addition, the copper works to prevent the growth of mould or mildew.
The company supplies both the specialised anti-corrosion plastic films and the more common heat shrink films, which use virgin resins for the best quality.
The plastic films are ultraviolet resistant.
Plastics used in this product are non-toxic and recyclable; they are made from Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), which can be recycled or safely incinerated.
Key contact:
Integra Packaging
info@integrapackaging.com
www.integrapackaging.com
Processing Magazine has presented Hawk Measurement with its 11th annual Breakthrough Products of the Year Award.
In March 2008 the company introduced a new line of “fourth generation” sonar transducers for improved sensing of Interface levels in tailings, paste, concentrator and Lamella thickeners, settling tanks, and CCD’s.
The sensors are said to offer improvements in overall power, penetration, and calibration density range.
Accoring to the company, they provide better capability under high suspended solids loading, ‘sliming,’ and generally upset process conditions.
The array transducer designs include three to seven sonar crystals mounted in a single head.
Each sonar array produces a concentrated sonar beam, providing more emitted power and collecting more returned signals.
Array transducers yield better penetration, higher sensitivity, and better overall performance in the most difficult environments.
Key contact:
Hawk Measurement Systems
brian.tiedemann@hawk.com.au
www.hawk.com.au
ABB has announced the launch of the robot IRB 4600, which features a compact and lightweight design with an upper arm of aluminium and spur gears of ABB’s own design.
The robot incorporates QuickMove and TrueMove, ABB’s sharp motion technology that defines precise performance and path accuracy with the shortest possible rapid cycle time.
The IRB 4600 comes in four versions: two short-arm versions (2.05 m) for 60 or 45 kg payload and two long-arm (2.50 & 2.55 m) versions for 40 or 20 kg.
According to the company, the robot has a very good reach below the base of the robot, the widest vertical reach on the market in its class, and can be placed on top of the machines.
The new design without a parallel rod gives a wider working range and the compact body will fit into the user’s workshops, taking up less floor space.
ABB
03 8544 0035
olivier.coquerel@au.abb.com
www.abb.com
Yamatake has introduced SDC45R/46R high-precision digital indicating controllers, designed for high-speed sampling and high-precision measurement.
The controllers are the latest addition to Yamatake’s SDC45/46 Series.
According to the company, the SDC45R/46R models have been developed with the objective of improving equipment performance and yield for manufacturing equipment and utilities.
To enable high-precision measurement, the SDC45R/46R models are compatible with the 4-wire PRT sensors often used in research labs for input of PV (current temperature).
This enables high-precision, high-resolution temperature measurement with a sampling period of 100 ms, input accuracy of ±0.05° C, and resolution of 0.001° C.
They also can detect fluctuations in the heater power supply voltage in real time to automatically correct the control output, thus enhancing stability.
These models also offer numerous outputs, including a power supply for transmitter use.
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration
03 9017 8225
sales@ams-ic.com.au
www.ams-ic.com.au
Endress+Hauser has launched the RN221N combined active barrier and power supply.
The SIL2 rated barrier provides galvanic isolation for the 4-20mA measured signal, is suitable for use in hazardous areas, and can be powered by 20-250 V ac/dc, reducing the need for different versions across the plant.
The RN221N’s use of front-mounted HART communication sockets makes it simple to obtain information or reprogram the instrument without removing it or disconnecting the wires.
Using a conveniently positioned DIP switch, HART diagnosis can be selected.
The RN221N is offered with an IEC Ex ia rating which indicates that its electrical energy is restricted to a level below that which can cause ignition by either sparking or heating effects, making it ideal for use in hazardous areas.
Yamatake Corporation has released the AT9000 model GTX transmitter, designed to improve the safety of plant operations and achieve the world’s highest level of performance.
The company has positioned the AT9000 model GTX as a global strategic product, and will start the sale of this product in overseas markets prior to its release in the domestic market.
According to the company, the AT9000 adopts a new type of Piezo resistive pressure sensor developed by Yamatake in order to achieve long-term stability.
The zero drift is ±0.1% for ten years.
The new model is capable of high speed response, with a response time of less than 100 ms and according to the company, can be used for various applications that were previously incompatible with transmitters equipped with micro-computers.
AMS Instrumentation and Calibration
03-9017 8225
sales@ams-ic.com.au
www.ams-ic.com.au
Spill-Doktor has launched a new polyethylene bunding range which caters to a wide spectrum of container sizes.
According to the company, the containers are easily recognisable in their aesthetic blue poly look and can safely store and handle containers up to 1000 Litres.
Special features of the container include a double IBC storage system, dispensing trays for IBC bunds and a PVC weather cover for units located outdoors.
The dispensing tray is said to stop spills when decanting, but if the valve is left on or leaks, all spills will return back into the main bund.
The PVC weather cover is essential when storing containers on bunding outdoors because any bunding which traps rainwater limits the bund capacity and is non-compliant, according to the manufacturer.
These covers are available on all sizes from 2 and 4x 205L drum bunds up to 2 x 1000L bunds, and include a galvanised steel frame and zipper door.
All Spill containment products comply with the relevant government regulations.
SPILLDOKTOR
1800 DOKTOR
