This compact UHF read/write head with IP67 protection features an auto-setup function and offers function and status LED displays that are easily visible from any direction.

Schneider Electric Australia, a specialist in energy management, has launched Preventa XPS MCM, a modular safety controller capable of monitoring multiple safety functions.

A new fully assembled overmolded connectivity solution has been released by Turck Australia for J1939 Deutsch applications. Designed for increased longevity and durability, especially in harsh environment applications, the fully assembled solution also reduces installation time. Turck’s newly designed overmolded J1939 Deutsch connectors are recommended for mobile equipment and oil and gas applications, where environmental … Continue reading Turck releases overmolded J1939 Deutsch connectivity solution →

Trimec Flow Products rotary piston flowmeters are designed to provide performance in all types of applications and all types of environments.

Schaeffler Australia has introduced a new generation of large-size bearing housings engineered to increase the life of fitted spherical roller bearings by up to 50 per cent compared to conventional plummer block housings.

ABB has extended its discrete automation offering to deliver more connectivity and application solutions for discrete manufacturing, general machinery and food and beverage machine builders.

The Helukabel SiFH-C-Si is a special silicone insulated cable with a high heat resistance, making it suitable for all applications where the cable insulation is subjected to high temperature fluctuations. The silicone-rubber-insulated cables are heat-resistant for continuous use in temperatures of up to 180°C, and up to 220°C for short periods of time. They can … Continue reading Heat resistant silicone cables →

SmartLevel sensors from Balluff are recommended for use wherever conventional capacitive sensors reach their limits.

The igus drylin E, available from Trotham Automation, is a maintenance free linear system with a stepper motor, attached to a lubrication free lead screw drive or toothed belt. It comes ready to use with a motor, cables and limit switches. Drylin E can be used in extreme environments for format adjustments and for positioning … Continue reading Cost-effective linear drive system with motor →

The 13.56 MHz reader with IP67 protection features a Profinet interface, needs no additional processor and can communicate directly with the control level.

The Wenglor WinTec P1KY001 is recommended for all applications where fast and accurate object detection is required in extremely tight spaces.

Jacob is presenting a modular pipework system with extra security for particularly hygiene-sensitive industries.

Treotham supplies a range of detectable and lubricant free high performance plastics from igus for maximum safety in foods.

A new automated bulk bag weigh batching system from Flexicon meters ingredients into a Flexi-Disc Tubular Cable Conveyor that transports batches of a specified weight to downstream processing equipment, dust-free. The Bulk-Out BFC Series Bulk Bag Discharger features a cantilevered I-beam with electric hoist and trolley for loading and unloading of bulk bags without the … Continue reading Bulk bag weigh batching system with integral tubular cable conveyor →

The parcel delivery tracking app, Gopher, which is available via Android smartphone, has announced it is now using QR codes, which provide more information than traditional barcodes. QR codes promote greater efficiency in tracking stock and deliveries, according to Walter Scremin, General Manager of Ontime Group, which assisted in the development of Gopher. “QR codes … Continue reading Parcel delivery tracking app now using QR codes →

MCG Industries is a South African premium provider of plastic transport packaging items and serves the beverage, brewing and dairy industries. MCG was facing continuously increasing cost pressure from raw materials. The solution needed to give MCG a reduction in raw material usage, manufacturing cycle times and energy consumption to create a true competitive advantage. … Continue reading Narrow transport crates solution for South Africa →

Whether in the engineering, food, pharmaceutical, materials handling, fabrication, chemical or any other manufacturing or production environment, the collection of accurate and reliable weight data along different stages of the operation is imperative. Weighing systems provide consistency and process efficiency to any industrial application and the weight data can be utilised in many different ways … Continue reading Which weighing system do you need? →

The measurement and control of pH is crucial for quality assurance and as a part of production process in food & beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Alvi Technologies’ SE552 pH Memosens sensor provides excellent measurement performance under the most diverse process conditions. It is a low-maintenance and precise pH sensor with integrated temperature detector. It’s … Continue reading Memosens pH Sensor – SE552 →

Hard-wearing cast polyamide is increasingly used to cost-efficiently fabricate industrial castors, pallet rollers, flanged and grooved wheels and idler wheels on materials handling machinery, indoor conveyor vehicles, transport wagons and as an alternative to metals and rubber in goods transport. The material’s low weight, low friction and resulting ease of handling means polyamide wheels and … Continue reading Roller wheels provide performance on expensive production surfaces →

Global demand for commercially sterile beverages is growing more than 9 per cent annually, according to a market research report by Reportlinker. Taking this into consideration, 3M have announced the launch of their Microbial Luminescence Systems UHT Beverage Screen Kit. This new rapid test expands the application of the Microbial Luminescence System (MLS) from UHT … Continue reading Test kit for faster UHT and ESL beverage tasting →