Compressed air nozzle
01 December, 2008Exair’s 31.75 mm Super Air Nozzle delivers 4.25 kg of blowing force when mounted 305 mm away from the target. The force is suitable for blowing heavy materials or for applications where the air nozzle is mounted far from the target surface.
Safety switch
01 December, 2008The SNV4063KP safety switch has a selectable access delay for applications on machines that have a slow run downtime.
Series for high load motion control applications
18 November, 2008The Kerk VHD series anti-backlash assembly provides the maximum load-carrying capability and the highest axial and radial stiffness of any Kerk nut assembly.
CSIRO commercialises mine automation innovation
21 October, 2008CSIRO has signed an agreement to commercialise its innovative underground longwall automation system, known as LASC technology, with one of the world’s largest longwall mining original equipment manufacturers, Joy Australasia.
Press controller
11 October, 2008When fitting safety systems to older presses and press-brakes, it is important to fit monitored hydraulic or pneumatic valves. These devices require careful engineering to ensure their efficacy and reliability.
Modular safety system
11 October, 2008The Sirius 3RK3 series modular safety system MSS combines the functionality of a safety relay and a programmable logic controller (PLC).
Lockable valves
11 October, 2008The Praher Valves range of lockable ball, butterfly and diaphragm valves permits the operator to secure the valve in either the open or closed position, with the aid of a padlock or similar locking device. In the case of the butterfly and diaphragm valves, the hand lever/wheel may be locked in open, closed or a variety of increments in between.
Coaxial valves
11 October, 2008RSG’s range of coaxial valves offers a compact design, actuated by solenoid or pressure pilot and is suitable for a wide variety of media with pressure ratings to 250 bar.
Safety interlock switch
11 October, 2008The MZM 100 safety interlock uses an electromagnet to lock the machine guard, therefore requiring no actuator key. The switch detects and monitors the actuator plate through an integrated, non-contact sensor that uses ‘pulse-echo technology’.
Failsafe manual reset thermostats
18 September, 2008The KMF series of failsafe thermostats monitor temperatures in furnaces, ovens, kilns, boilers or any application where an overtemperature condition would result in a critical failure.
Safety system
18 September, 2008The HIMax safety system is designed for maximum fault tolerance and minimal maintenance downtime. All maintenance, expansion and modification work of the system can always be performed online during process operation — without cutting back on safety. This includes the execution of proof test, a mandatory requirement of IEC/AS 61508/11.
Worker dies from electric shock
10 September, 2008A linesman died recently, four days after receiving an electric shock at Croydon in Melbourne’s outer east.
Safety guidelines for ACT subcontractors
18 August, 2008The ACT government has launched the Occupational Health Safety and Environment SubbyPack for the ACT Building and Construction Industry.
Position controller software
18 August, 2008The Praxxis Panfold application has been released. This software loads into Praxxis displays and position controllers to provide a complete solution that controls the fold angle on a pan folder or long folder or similar machine.
Lockable shut-off valve
01 July, 2008Infinity’s safety shut-off valve ensures a safe and secure way to isolate a machine or area so it can be worked on by maintenance workers or machine operators.
