Rail brakes
30 July, 2009 | Norman G Clark Pty Ltd
Nexen RB and RBE series rail brakes are available in spring-engaged and electric models, delivering a secure hold in the broadest range of linear motion control applications.
Valves
30 July, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The VSNB valves can be used with both single-acting and double-acting actuators which feature a NAMUR interface.
Current switches
30 July, 2009 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
Dwyer Instruments has released the series SCS current switch, suitable for monitoring whether fans, pumps, or motors are operating.
Incremental encoder tester
30 July, 2009 | Plant Control & Automation
PCA have released an updated version of their incremental encoder tester that provides a facility to fully test any encoder that has square wave output signals.
IEC 62056-21 DLMS for SCADA systems
30 July, 2009 | Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced the IEC 62056-21 Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol for its T-box line of SCADA system products. This protocol is available with a T-box MS modular system when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
CL series range compressors
30 July, 2009 | Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
Boge Compressors has extended their CL series range of compressors by introducing 7.5, 11 and 15 kW models.
Vacuum safety valve
21 July, 2009 | PIAB Vacuum Technologies
The Vactrap is a check valve which is also equipped with a built-in blow-off valve to provide quick release of an object. It is also available in a special version in which the vacuum pump and blow-off connections are interconnected (x-drilled), making it suitable for ejectors with an integrated blow-off valve, such as PIAB’s AVM models. The Vactrap can be used in an existing centralised vacuum system with external blow-off possibilities and it is also possible to get it with an integrated Pi12-2 COAX cartridge for decentralised vacuum systems.
Safety air guns
21 July, 2009 | Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Exair’s single air nozzle Super Blast Safety Air Gun delivers 10,432 g of blowing force, equivalent to the force of 30 ordinary air guns. It is suitable for long-distance, wide-area blowoff, drying and cooling applications.
Rodless linear drive
21 July, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The DGC pneumatic linear drive is available in piston diameters from 8 to 63 mm. The rodless linear drives can be configured with plain bearings or recirculating ball bearing guides and with the option of shock absorbers and a second slide for particularly heavy loads. A common feature across the entire range is improved guidance quality, higher characteristic load values and torque capacity.
High-impact air nozzles
21 July, 2009 | Sprayflo Pty Ltd
The Sprayflo range of high-impact air nozzles has been extended to include 1/4 and 1/8" BSP 316 stainless steel options in five various flow rates.
Fluid connection couplings
21 July, 2009 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
The KK series fluid connection coupling provides a quick-release coupling that not only incorporates a locking function (for safer operation) but, through design, provides a minimum pressure drop.
Lifting cushion
21 July, 2009 | Air Springs Supply Pty Ltd
The Pronal CLT seamless inflatable lifting cushions incorporate the strength of kevlar textile, the same fibre used in body armour, racing tyres and racing sails.
Safety locking handle
21 July, 2009 | Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd
The Praher Valves butterfly valves, diaphragm valves and ‘S4’ type ball valves are now supplied complete with a locking mechanism.
Re-engineered range of small compressors
21 July, 2009 | Atlas Copco Compressors Australia
Atlas Copco has redesigned and upgraded its fixed speed compressor, the GA 11+-30, and the variable speed version, the GA 15-30 VSD. In order to better match airflow to users’ requirements and eliminate the need to oversize, it has introduced a 26 kW model which is also available with the new-generation VSD.
Ball valve
21 July, 2009 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The series 3BV2 automated ball valves 3-way SS flange incorporates a full port design for maximum flow rates with minimal pressure drop. The ANSI 150# Flange comes in a variety of connection sizes to suit many applications.