Materials handling & logistics

ACS Valves Aero-Flow Series rotary feeders

08 October, 2013 | Supplied by: ACS Valves

The Aero-Flow Series of rotary feeders is designed specifically for pneumatic conveying of dense materials such as fine powders used in chemical and pharmaceutical processing, food and bakery processing, plastics, and milling.


A holistic approach to conveyor belt monitoring

03 October, 2013 by Neil Freeman, Principal Consultant, Honeywell Process Solutions | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions

Conveyor systems play a major role in in the mining, minerals and metals industry, and unexpected downtime can be costly - but now there is technology that enables continuous monitoring of conveyor assets that can reduce maintenance costs and improve uptime.


ACS Valves BT Series blow-through feeder/airlock for pneumatic conveying

26 September, 2013 | Supplied by: ACS Valves

The BT Series blow-through feeder/airlock is designed to ensure optimal bulk density and throughput of hard-to-convey materials, such as fine powders and flakes, in high-pressure pneumatic conveying applications.


National Bulk Equipment bulk bag filling systems

23 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Mercer Technologies

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) bulk bag filling systems are engineered, fabricated and constructed to speed inspections, simplify integration and ensure qualification for start-up into food processing and packaging operations.


NBE bulk bag filling process system

20 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Mercer Technologies

NBE has introduced a bulk bag filling process system that includes an automated pallet introduction, automated metering of material supply, NTEP-certified, precision bag weighing and automated, filled-bag accumulation conveyors.


BEUMER robotpac articulated palletising robot

13 September, 2013 | Supplied by: BEUMER Group Australia Pty Ltd

Designed to perform even complex palletising and de-palletising tasks reliably and efficiently, BEUMER’s robotpac comes with gripping systems that can be changed flexibly for different types of packaged goods.


Using RFID for fibre composites

26 August, 2013

Antennas that are capable of transmitting radio waves turn components into intelligent objects. Researchers have now found a way to embed these antennas in fibre composites. As a result, the technology also works with carbon and glass fibres.


Siemens Simatic rugged RFID range

20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens is strengthening its RFID range in the UHF range with a range of products including antennas, a mobile reader as well as heat-resistant, compact data carriers in the Smart Label format, suitable for harsh environments.


HARTING Ha-VIS RF-R200 RFID reader

12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Harting (HK) Limited

The Ha-VIS RF-R200 RFID reader is a mid-range reader that has been optimised for read ranges up to 2 m.


Flexicon Flexi-Disc tubular cable conveyors

09 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited

The Flexi-Disc line of tubular cable conveyors is designed for the gentle transfer of friable food and non-food products.


Flexicon Bag Dumping System with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor

27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited

The Flexicon Bag Dumping System with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor, isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout opening, dumping and compaction of bags, and the conveying of material downstream.


Beverage manufacturer’s innovative approach pays off

27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: CHEP Australia

For anyone who grew up in Melbourne, Slades’ home-delivered soft drinks are an institution. The Tan family took over Slades in 2001, turning a business in decline into a thriving enterprise with a progressive and innovative outlook.


Munson Machinery Model SK-24-MS attrition mill

10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: iBulk Solutions Pty Ltd

The Model SK-24-MS attrition mill reduces friable chemicals and minerals, as well as metal powders, wood flour, fertilisers, insecticides and fibres, producing particles within relatively narrow size ranges from 10- down to 100-mesh.


Multimillion yearly benefits flow to early adopters of green energy from wastewater

06 May, 2013 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater Solutions

Early adopters of anaerobic technology used to convert wastewater into green energy are now reaping millions of dollars a year in benefits by replacing fossil fuel, producing less pollution as a result, and achieving much cleaner effluent water into the bargain.


Cutting-edge train unloader automation boosts Fortescue’s export capabilities

30 April, 2013 by Peter Newfield, Metso Minerals (Australia) Limted | Supplied by: Metso Australia Limited

In keeping with its growth strategy, Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has successfully completed an upgrade to its bulk material handling facilities at Port Hedland that will pave the way to the company’s target export capacity of 155 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).


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