Pump keeps working in flood
18 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Sykes Group Pty Ltd
Sykes Group was recently approached by a mine in Central Queensland to supply a pump for a duty of 200 L/s at 90 m head in an area that is inaccessible in wet weather and can also flood.
Laser particle sampling at Paraburdoo iron ore
11 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Outotec Pty Ltd
The installation of an Outotec PSI 500 particle size analyser at Rio Tinto Iron Ore at Paraburdoo, in the Pilbara, is the first in Australia.
Stainless steel keyboards
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
Interworld Electronics has released the Crown-KBT series stainless steel keyboards from Zupera. The Crown-KBT series are specifically designed for harsh kiosk environments.
Low harmonic drives
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Danfoss (Australia) Pty Ltd
Danfoss Drives claims to have launched the first mass-produced VLT low harmonic drive. The drive eliminates the harmonic disturbances on the supply grid by actively imposing currents into the grid so that the high-quality sine wave of the grid current is maintained.
CMX calibration software version 2.5
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
Beamex has released version 2.5 of its CMX calibration software, which brings several improvements and additions in terms of functionality and features.
Second-generation infrared cameras
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR
Flir has released its second-generation line of GF-series infrared cameras, previously known as GasFindIR.
VLT low harmonic drives
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Danfoss (Australia) Pty Ltd
The VLT Aqua Drive, VLT Automation Drive and VLT HVAC Drive are now available in a low harmonic version. The VLT low harmonic drive reduces the harmonic distortion and load on the supply network by actively imposing currents in counter phase, so that the high-quality sine wave of the network current is restored.
Low-cost thermal imaging camera
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
The Dali TE thermal imaging camera is claimed to be priced to be affordable as an everyday tool rather than a high-priced instrument with limited use by consultants and specialist engineers.
Incremental encoder tester
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Current switches
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
Dwyer Instruments has released the series SCS current switch, suitable for monitoring whether fans, pumps, or motors are operating.
Discrete-input transmitters
21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has added two discrete-input transmitters to its family of XYR 6000 wireless devices. The STXW 500 and the STTW 401 transmitters can convert any measurement device with a contact-closure switch input into a wireless input, enabling manufacturers to decrease costs and improve efficiency by wirelessly monitoring more processes at their plants. The transmitters are suitable for applications such as wirelessly monitoring level switches, pump status and system alarms.
Leak detection advances using fibre optics
21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Environmental Systems & Services
Imagine being able to monitor your pipeline the entire length with thousands of monitoring points providing a near real-time picture of what’s actually happening — with fibre-optic technology, this can be a reality.
Large KSB pumps for Western Australia
21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: KSB Australia Pty Ltd
In April 2009, KSB Aktiengesellschaft, Germany, booked an order for four large water pumps to be supplied to a new pumping station in Western Australia.
Laser particle sampling at Paraburdoo iron ore
06 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Outotec Pty Ltd
The installation of an Outotec PSI 500 particle size analyser at Rio Tinto Iron Ore at Paraburdoo, in the Pilbara, is the first in Australia.
Shielded cordsets
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck is now offering the option to completely shield M8 picofast cordsets by connecting a braided shield directly to the coupling nut. This provides a cost-effective and reliable connection with 100% cable and connector shielding, which protects against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
