Plastic detecting sensors
05 October, 2008 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced the BCC capacitive sensor series, specifically designed to provide accurate level detection in the plastics industry. The BCC series features good EMC and ESD immunity, allowing the sensors to reliably detect the level of plastic pellets in a hopper while withstanding environmental interference.
Cassette control valves
05 October, 2008 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
The VQC series cassette valves are available in three body sizes and with flow capacities ranging from 180 to 2000 L/min and are suited to many applications.
Moulded cordsets
05 October, 2008 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck now has the ability to mould its 6- and 8-pin M23 powerfast connectors. These connectors may also be completely shielded by connecting a braided shield directly to the coupling nuts.
Historian software
05 October, 2008 | Rockwell Automation Australia
FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition (SE) is a software package that allows manufacturers to quickly and automatically identify, gather and analyse detailed process data from any plant floor control system or networked device.
X-Y positioning base
05 October, 2008 | Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Baldor Electric Company has launched a ready-engineered linear stepper X-Y positioning base that is capable of dramatically increasing productivity in a wide range of machinery applications.
Vacuum pump
05 October, 2008 | PIAB Vacuum Technologies
The P6040 pump can reduce energy costs by up to 25% or more compared to other methods of generating a vacuum. With flexible mounting options, an extensive performance range and optional control functions, the P6040 is highly adaptable and suitable for most industrial vacuum applications.
Banner Engineering photoelectric sensors
05 October, 2008 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s World-Beam QS18 universal voltage sensors feature AC or DC voltage operation. The 3-wire photoelectric sensors deliver solid-state output for reliable presence/absence detection in a wide variety of applications, including package and material handling.
Schmidt flow sensor
05 October, 2008 | Pacific Rim Technical Services
The Schmidt flow sensor SS 20.260 offers a measuring range of 0-50 m/s and an operating temperature range of up to 120°C. The temperature can be measured with an additional linear output, and a separate temperature sensor is not required. The unit has a robust construction to protect it against impact.
Gas chromatograph
05 October, 2008 | Siemens Ltd
The Sitrans CV process gas chromatograph based on micro-technology rapidly and precisely determines the calorific value of natural gas. The main use of Sitrans CV is for custody transfer of natural gas.
Hygienic flowmeters
05 October, 2008 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The HygienicMaster range of flowmeters is targeted primarily at the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The range provides accurate measurement in hygienic applications ranging from water through to fluids with extreme viscosities, high solid concentrations or low conductivity.
Temperature and humidity sensors
05 October, 2008 | W&B Instruments Pty Ltd
Delta Ohm has released a series of analog and digital temperature and humidity transmitters. The HD9817 series feature compact self-contained transmitters with analog (0-1 V) and digital (RS232 and USB) outputs.
Intelligent batch controller
05 October, 2008 | Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
The IBC is an intelligent batch controller for liquids with an 8-digit 14 mm character height LED display. All functions of the instrument are programmable from the front panel by touch buttons with tactile feedback. Variables are stored in EEPROM non-volatile memory.
Brushless DC motor
05 October, 2008 | maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd
The EC-powermax 22 achieves high torque at slow speeds compared to other similar-sized brushless DC motors. The EC motor is particularly suitable for process applications like handheld tools such as slicing and drilling machines where top performance is required per volume and weight unit.
Magnetic inductive flowmeter
05 October, 2008 | Kobold Instruments Pty Ltd
The DMI series flowmeter operates on the magneto-inductive principle. With no protrusions into the pipe, conductive liquids and slurries can be measured with virtually no system pressure loss. The DMI is available with a PEEK or PVDF flow tube and Hastelloy C measuring electrodes are standard.
Modular safety system
05 October, 2008 | Siemens Ltd
The Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system MSS offers an enhanced safety solution that combines the functionality of a simple safety relay and a fail-safe programmable logic controller.
