Bosch Packaging Technology has developed a new version of its fully automated horizontal flow wrapper Pack 403, which is specifically designed for harsh environment use. The Pack 403HE comes with all the features of the Pack 403 and is suited for medium to high-speed wrapping. The machine is able to wrap a wide variety of … Continue reading Bosch flow-wrapper designed for hygienic requirements in food industry →

ICP Electronics Australia is introducing its new DAS ECAT-2611 EtherCAT slave to Modbus RTU gateway, for the transfer of data between networks. The ECAT-2611 gateway module is a proven and trusted protocol converter, allowing you to seamlessly interconnect devices between EtherCAT and Modbus RTU networks. It acts as a slave on both, allowing I/O data … Continue reading ICP DAS’ new ECAT-2611 EtherCAT slave to Modbus RTU slave gateway →

Installation of optek sensors at the inlet and at the outlet of a centrifuge greatly improves separation performance, reduces losses and improves product consistency. The feed often has high variable solids loading. Separation efficiency can be greatly improved by installing an optek AF16-N or AS16-N prior to the separator. The separator feed rate can then … Continue reading Centrifuge control by optek →

Vega has released its new radar level transmitter for water-supply and sewage Industry, featuring a smaller-beam angle and an easy-to-use software interface. The Vegapuls WL S 61 radar sensor is suitable for all simple applications in the water-supply and sewage industry. Featuring a wide range of mounting options, it is an especially cost-effective radar solution, … Continue reading Bluetooth added feature for new radar level transmitter →

Nord Drivesystems has launched a high-performance, washdown-optimised aluminium drive for hygienic applications. This successful series now offers smaller gear units for torques up to 50 Nm as an efficient alternative to worm gear units. The SK 9×0072.1 series has a power range from 0.12 to 1.1 kW and covers speed ratios from 3.03 to 47.67 … Continue reading Gear units designed for long working life →

Gates Australia, a provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has launched new multi-purpose hydraulics hoses that meet replacement market and original equipment manufacturer needs. The patent-pending product line is a lighter weight and more flexible solution that meets or exceeds a wide range of industry standards, and addresses both replacement market and … Continue reading Gates Industrial introduces new line of multi-purpose hydraulic hoses →

Backplane Systems Technology is now offering Neousys Technology’s Nuvo-5026E with a Dual PCIE Expansion Slot Cassette, powered by an Intel 6th generation core processor and including the i3, i5, and i7 series. The Nuvo-5026E’s dual PCIe slots enhance expansion abilities while preserving all practical features such as ruggedness, performance, and versatility. The expandability makes Nuvo-5026E more … Continue reading Backplane Systems Technology offering Nuvo-5026E →

SMC launches the first sensor in its product portfolio that detects the stroke position of air cylinders at all times – with continuous feedback. It’s available in three types of outputs – analogue signal, IO-Link process data or flexible switching point. As the latest addition to its comprehensive range, the D-MP highlights the company’s commitment to … Continue reading SMC launches its first smart actuation sensor →

Position feedback for process valves has always been a difficult issue. The initial way was to have only a visual indication of valve position which was problematic as there was no electrical connection to the process and no way to control it. Then the practice of mounting a mechanical box on the actuator that would … Continue reading Feedback for process valves – MVQ101 →

All areas of the food industry require different hygiene standards. Particularly in open processes, where the resistance of the seal to detergents and disinfectants is crucial, it is vital for production plant to be equipped with optimised enclosures, terminal boxes and command panels. Rittal, from APS Industrial, offers a range of hygienic design solutions suited … Continue reading Rittal hygienic design enclosures and accessories from APS Industrial →

The Ilpra Fill Seal R12/4 Tronic delivers food manufacturers a fast and efficient way of getting their dairy, dips, desserts, soups, condiment sauces and yoghurt products ready for market. “Supermarkets are demanding new products each and every year, and food manufacturers now need to find ways to innovate. However, with a fixed production profile this … Continue reading Filling machine seen as futureproofing technology →

Schneider Electric has announced the launch of EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor, an innovative augmented reality software that superimposes real-time data and virtual objects onto electrical cabinets, machines, or other items of plant. It provides operators and technicians immediate access to relevant information.    The benefits of leveraging this state-of-the-art AR technology in the field or … Continue reading Introducing EcoStruxure augmented operator advisor →

Jet Technologies’ GapMaster is used to adjust the gap between the anvil body and the magnetic or cutting cylinder in ultra-precise steps, even when a machine is running. It produces perfect results, even with the thinnest substrates. GapMaster is used on printing presses as additional add-on to help with the cutting and finishing process. The permanent … Continue reading Precision cutting with GapMaster from Jet Technologies →

Australian Pump has introduced an FDA grade stainless steel pump approved for drinking water systems. Made in the United States especially for this application, the new pump is manufactured from stainless steel casing with FDA grade polypropylene internals. It’s also fitted with FDA grade elastomers. The company has introduced it to Australia as a reflection … Continue reading FDA grade stainless steel pump created for drinking water systems →

Creating a safe and efficient work environment is of paramount importance to every business owner and plant manager all across the globe. As the danger level presented by industrial equipment increases, so, too, must the strength of the solutions put in place to keep those areas safe and secure. Installing the new XCSR contactless RFiD … Continue reading Contactless RFiD safety sensor makes debut →

MODU System was established over two decades ago in Singapore based on the simple concept of modular and flexible to meet the ever-increasing demand for conveyors and automation systems. Modu straight beams, support structures and bend sections are made of various re-assembled components enabling Modu conveyors to be easily installed, reconfigured, realigned, highly flexible to … Continue reading Highly flexible conveyor system →

NORD DriveSystems manufactures energy-saving three-phase motors of classes IE1, IE2, IE3 and IE4. These offer considerably higher efficiencies than conventional motors and help to realise great energy savings whilst reducing costs. These innovative motors are robust, efficient and reliable and can be combined with all NORD gear units. In addition, they offer a high power density, … Continue reading NORD DriveSystems manufactures efficient motors with high overload capacity →

The intrinsically safe protection method is based on the principle of limiting the amount of energy entering a hazardous area to below the level required to ignite the hazardous substances in the atmosphere. Intrinsically safe barriers serve the purpose of limiting the input energy for devices in hazardous areas, allowing the integrity of the intrinsically … Continue reading NHP’s range of intrinsically safe barriers are an off-the-shelf solution →

As a household name in both the local and international market, a renowned food company that manufacture’s sauces, soups, stocks and juices, looked to Nord Drivesystems to meet its stringent automation requirements. With Australia as the main manufacturing hub, products are exported to different regions around the world, including the UK, Asia, New Zealand and … Continue reading Nord Drivesystems gets thumbs up for new geared motor →

Chain drives can often let food and beverage manufacturing operation down. They require more time to lubricate and maintain, and they may fail only a few months into their lifetime, requiring expensive replacement. Downtime costs businesses in lost productivity and earnings yet they continue, claiming “That’s how we’ve always done it.” A Better Alternative Building … Continue reading The benefits of changing to new chain drives →