Extended bearing distance gearboxes
18 May, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
SEW-Eurodrive has introduced a family of locally assembled gear units. Featuring an extended bearing distance (EBD), the EBD MC Compact series helical and helical-bevel gear units have been engineered to absorb the high bending moments and axial forces that occur in mixer and agitator applications. The EBD MC Compact range is fully assembled in Australia, ensuring SEW-Eurodrive can provide fast turnaround on complete gear-unit packages.
Gearmotor solutions
18 May, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The W37 and W47 right-angle gear unit ranges from SEW-Eurodrive were launched at National Manufacturing Week this year. They are the latest additions to the company’s 7 Series range of modular geared motor solutions and feature gear ratios as low as 3.2.
Drive
18 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Representing the first drive from the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series, the PowerFlex 755 AC drive is available in power ranges from 7.5 to 250 kW at 400/480 VAC and 540/650 VDC input. It supports multiple languages, meets global standards and certifications, and is suitable for many industries, including manufacturing, food and beverage, water/wastewater, materials handling, metals, mining and automotive.
Save energy and achieve greater control with variable speed drives
17 May, 2009 by Glenn Johnson
In today’s climate of rising energy costs and carbon trading schemes, any technology which helps plants use energy more efficiently should be adopted. Variable speed drives offer the ability to control the speed and torque of motors in many applications while providing significant energy savings — but only if implemented correctly in the right application.
Voluntary recall of Fluke 333, 334, 335, 336 and 337 digital clamp meters
14 May, 2009
Fluke Corporation is voluntarily recalling a specific serial number range of Fluke 333, 334, 335, 336 and 337 digital clamp meters manufactured between 3 March 2008 and 27 February 2009.
Gear units
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
SEW-Eurodrive has extended its X-Series of industrial gear-units. Comprising 15 models — each with a different torque-rating — the SEW-Eurodrive X-Series allows users to closely match an X-Series gear-unit to their application. The X-Series features helical and helical-bevel gear technologies, which deliver torques from 58,000 to 475,000 Nm.
NEC-Avio thermal imaging camera
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Infratherm Pty Ltd
The NEC-Avio Thermo Shot F30 series thermal imaging radiometer is ultra-light at just 300 g (including batteries) and its small size of 100 x 65 x 45 mm means it can be slipped into a shirt pocket.
Bluetooth industrial keyboard
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The BT-87-TP Bluetooth-compatible, wireless industrial keyboard with integrated touchpad is fully sealed and meets NEMA 4X specifications, meaning it is resistant to dirt, dust, water, ice and corrosives. Constructed in a rugged ABS polycarbonate case with an industrial silicone rubber keypad, the BT-87-TP is submersible and easy to clean with disinfectants.
40 A power supplies
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has added a compact 40 A basic unit to its Sitop modular power supply series. It is 150 mm wide, which is 90 mm narrower than the previous unit. The 20 A power supply has also been renewed and is now 70 mm wide. The two Sitop PSU300M standard mounting rail power supplies for connection to three-phase 400-500 VAC networks now have a wider range input (from 320 to 575 VAC) than previous versions and they provide a reliable 24 V supply even when there are large deviations in the mains supply. The user now simply evaluates the ‘DC 24 V OK’ operating mode via an integrated dry signalling contact.
Biocontaminant detector
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The ActiveCount particle counter from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions was developed for airborne biocontaminant detection in critical areas, such as cleanrooms, food processing plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Anti-pollution pipe stoppers
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty Ltd
OFR anti-pollution stoppers from Pronal are permanently fitted in water and sewerage lines ready for rapid inflation by remote triggering to quickly stop the pipeline as soon as an emergency arises in industrial, civil and municipal applications.
Soft starters
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Danfoss (Australia) Pty Ltd
The VLT Soft Starter MCD 500 is a motor starting solution with advanced start, stop and protection features, adaptive acceleration control (AAC), built-in delta connections, a 4-line graphical display and multiple programming set-up menus.
Gearboxes and bearings reduce a quarry’s energy and maintenance costs
09 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Conveyor uptime has increased dramatically at Corcoran Concrete’s quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor.
Pump trend report
07 April, 2009
At ACHEMA 2009, which will take place from 11–15 May in Frankfurt am Main, manufacturers of pumps, compressors and fittings will be the largest contingent of exhibitors once more. 950 from 4000 exhibitors will be from this sector. For them and the 180,000 expected visitors, surely energy efficiency will be one of the main themes again this year. Solutions that improve availability will also have high priority.
End-suction pump
02 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd
The range of Grundfos NBG/NKG end-suction pumps has energy-efficient motors that conform to the MEPS Standard. Optimised flow geometries of the impeller and pump casing have reduced the hydraulic friction and thus the amount of energy consumed.
