Research to enhance thickener performance
13 January, 2009
Amira International has announced a research project aimed at enhancing the performance of thickeners used in the minerals industry.
Simplifying the packaging life cycle assessment process
12 December, 2008 by Dr Leanne Fitzpatrick*
In recent times, environmental life cycle assessment has become an important part of packaging design, but with changing packaging materials, and improving recycling and waste disposal technologies, keeping up to date with those factors that affect the packaging life cycle is a costly and time-consuming process. A web-based tool based on centrally updated data provides the answer.
ICS belt system recognised for innovation
01 December, 2008
Innovative Conveying Systems International has taken out the 2008 Australian Bulk Handling Award for excellence in transport and conveying.
Specialised toothed belts
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd
The Bervina endless polyurethane toothed belts are manufactured for special applications. All belts are one-piece moulded, with a variety of coatings and reinforcing. The belts are used in linear drive mechanisms in packaging, sorting, forming and are often found in food manufacturing and processing machines.
Robots help Power Plastics increase output
20 November, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
At Power Plastics in Sydney, Australia, hand-packing 3000 polyethylene condiment bottles an hour was taking a high toll in labour costs and operator health and safety — in a highly competitive market.
Amcor adopts PIQET
20 November, 2008
Amcor has adopted the Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool (PIQET), enabling it to provide its customers with clear environmental impact information on its range of products.
Bulk handling — prepare to be flexible
14 November, 2008 by Val Pavlovic | Supplied by: Industrial Conveying (Aust) Pty Ltd
With global markets influencing Australian industry more each day, bulk materials handling systems need to be set up so as to be reinvented as required, much like the business itself.
Pallet system
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: FlexCAM
The FlexLink X85 conveyor system allows for building highly efficient lines. The system is a toolbox for single-piece flow solutions enabling flexible routing and full control of each product in process.
Static neutralisers
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Bondline Static Control Solutions Pty Ltd
The Ion Power system from MKS ION Industrial is suitable for absolute static control management on all web converting applications and utilises the compact, modular plug-and-play design of the Virtual AC static neutralisers.
Static control system
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
The Ion Power Virtual AC static neutraliser system features advanced solid-state engineering captured in compact plug-and-play communication and control modules and static bars that easily connect to industrial networks or automated machinery.
Fast fill solution
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty Ltd
Packaging Automation (UK) Ltd is targeting ice-cream and frozen yoghurt manufacturers with its Fastfill volumetric container filling and sealing equipment following design developments, which have increased the versatility of the range.
Pivot-head bag filler
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
The Flexicon combination bulk bag/drum filler features a fill head that pivots down for connecting empty bags at floor level, and a swing-arm-mounted chute for filling of drums.
Turnkey recycling systems
25 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Industrial Conveying (Aust) Pty Ltd
Materials handling specialist Industrial Conveying Australia (ICA) has heightened its recycling technology capabilities by becoming the first in Australia to provide ‘turnkey’ solutions for the sector.
Foodmach innovation stacks up
25 September, 2008 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Innovation is crucial to long-term success in the manufacturing sector. It enables companies to offer unique solutions and stand out in the marketplace, while at the same time providing the continual improvements in productivity demanded by manufacturers.
Funding to help streamline manufacturing process
28 August, 2008
The University of Queensland has secured $810,000 in funding to develop technology that will help reduce power consumption, maintenance and operational costs in the manufacturing industry.
