Martor Merak safety knife
31 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Martor AustraliaThe Merak is a GS-tested safety knife for precise cutting with fully automatic blade retraction technology, which is suitable for cutting most packaging materials.
Manhole lid lifter to improve employee safety
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Iota ServicesWhen manhole lids get stuck, workers have traditionally resorted to the use of various tools, with the potential to injure personnel, equipment and assets. To address this issue and improve employee safety, Melbourne-based company iota thought of developing a device which would enable workers to lift jammed lids and allow them to carry out work from a safe distance.
iota Easy Lift manhole lids
24 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Iota ServicesThe cast iron Easy Lift manhole lids are spring hinged to open with ease, using less than 15 kg of equivalent pressure.
Forklifts to achieve efficiency gains and improve safety
23 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Powerlift Australia Pty LtdFor Simon National Carriers, an Australian provider of transport, third-party warehousing and distribution services, equipment safety and reliability were key considerations for achieving efficiency gains.
Optimum Handling Solutions multitrip packaging range
23 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling SolutionsOptimum Handling Solutions has a range of multitrip plastic tubs, crates and delivery trolleys, tall boys, bins and pallets that offer a more environmentally favourable carbon footprint than single trip cardboard boxes and cartons according to UK sustainability consultancy Sustain.
Pfaff ZWW rack and pinion jacks
20 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdFor users looking for a safer way of removing heavy maintenance covers in mining applications, Pfaff has redesigned its ZWW range of rack and pinion jacks in the 1.5 to 10 tonne range, which are suitable for this application.
Optimum Handling Solutions conveyor range
10 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling SolutionsThe conveyor range from Optimum Handling Solutions provides a multitude of functions to improve the efficiency of repetitive goods movement such as goods receipt, order fulfilment and dispatch, transport, buffering, picking and distribution, to lower costs and speed delivery throughout the manufacturing process.
Optimum Handling Solutions vacuum lifting device range
18 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling SolutionsThe Optimum EasyLift vacuum lifter device meets the demands of operators and businesses for reliable performance, reduced power consumption, operating safety, minimised injury risk, higher productivity as well as low investment and operational costs. The device is lowered onto the intended load until the chains hang loosely.
Earth Wrap non-slip floor and wall labels
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Total PrintThe Earth Wrap non-slip floor and wall label allows users to personalise their signage with corporate slogans or logos. This enhances their message and helps them promote their corporate ideals at no extra printing cost. This reinforces their commitment to their staff to provide as safe a workplace as is possible.
Toyota 8FBN series electric forklifts
09 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdToyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has launched its 8FBN range of four-wheel, counter-balance, battery electric forklifts. The 8FBN series consists of five models, ranging from 1.5 to 3 tonne rated capacity at 500 mm load centres, with a choice of masts, hydraulic controls and attachments.
Crown CDV180S-7 18-tonne lift truck
08 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Crown Equipment Pty LtdThe Crown CDV180S-7 18-tonne lift truck is claimed to offer more power than any other comparable IC vehicle. With a 1200 cm load centre, the CDV180S-7 delivers high levels of capability and capacity. The lift truck has a Tier 3 electronic control 254 HP 7.6l diesel engine that provides high torque at low revs, reduces fuel consumption and meets or exceeds current environmental requirements.
Adept Technology s1700D robot
07 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Adept Technology International LtdAdept Technology has introduced the Adept Viper s1700D, a 6-axis robot designed for material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting and assembly. The s1700D robot features Adept ACE software, which deploys the robot through a user-friendly interface.
Lifting up Christchurch: Enerpac brings tonnes of good news for earthquake-affected, three-storey building
13 April, 2012 | Supplied by: EnerpacUnderpinning and relevelling large commercial buildings has been proven viable with the successful relevelling of a large three-storey building, damaged in last February’s big earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
"Pneumatic tyres on mobile equipment are dangerous pressure vessels"
03 April, 2012 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty LtdThe recent and unfortunate death of a wheel fitter in New South Wales, Australia, as a result of the explosion of a container handling reach stacker, five-piece split rim wheel assembly, has highlighted the dangers of using pneumatic tyres on mobile equipment.
Electrodrive manual handling equipment
30 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Electrodrive Pty LtdElectrodrive will be showcasing a range of manual handling equipment at Safety in Action. Visitors can check out equipment ranging from tugs, power trolleys, waste bin movers and ride-ons for industrial requirements to motorised bed-movers that allow one person to effortlessly move heavy hospital beds.