Fitel S123M12 ribbon fusion splicer
05 February, 2013 | Supplied by: TechRentalsThe Fitel S123M12 ribbon fusion splicer is a compact, handheld device suitable for FTTX, LAN, backbone, longhaul installations and challenging locations.
Automating safety inspections using handheld devices
30 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Techs4BizThe role of handheld devices and PDAs (personal digital assistants) has gradually increased from ‘toys’ used by early adopters to day-to-day tools deployed by organisations that want to improve their staff’s productivity and minimise unnecessary administrative tasks.
Vehicle safety in mining
30 January, 2013 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe increase in mine productivity has led to a proportional increase in the size of the equipment used. Most vehicles have considerable operator blind spots, due to scale alone. Despite the best efforts of operators, accidents on mine sites remain an industry-wide problem. The reasons for accidents are diverse, so too are the collision scenarios.
Richter PFA-lined ball valve range
21 December, 2012 | Supplied by: IDEXRichter PFA-lined ball valves KN/F and KK/F have been type-approved by TUEV and are suitable for use on road tankers, tank wagons and transport containers.
WorkCover NSW addressing crane safety
13 December, 2012WorkCover NSW’s Crane Safety Roundtable was specially convened on 4 December in the wake of the crane fire and collapse at the University of Technology, Sydney Broadway, on Tuesday 27 November 2012. The purpose of the roundtable was to prevent such incidents from happening again.
ProChoice safety signs and labels range
13 December, 2012 | Supplied by: ProChoice Safety GearSafety signs and labels reduce workplace hazards by alerting staff to potential incidents well before they happen.
Igus detectable polymer chain
07 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdIgus has developed a polymer energy chain made of a detectable polymer. Tiny fragments of the blue material can be detected by all standard metal detection systems and can thus be removed automatically.
FLIR A310 camera range
07 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRFLIR’s range of A310 cameras can be used for both temperature monitoring and security applications.
Device assists remote emergency shutdown at oil platform
26 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Moore IndustriesMoore Industries-International helped an oil and gas company comply with new federal safety regulations relating to communications with offshore oil platforms.
Vehicles and roads are talking to enable safety improvements
08 November, 2012Some day, your car and the roadway could be in constant communication and able to suggest route changes to avoid accidents, construction and congestion; coordinate your vehicle with traffic lights, other vehicles and lane markers; and let you know where you can park. Right now, a fleet of instrumented vehicles is testing these systems on two instrumented test beds - one in Northern Virginia and one in Southwestern Virginia.
ABB dry-type transformer range
07 November, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has released three dry-type transformers. The improved EcoDry low-loss transformer, TriDry triangular transformer and PoleDry transformers provide users improved efficiency, safety and eco-compatibility.
Flowcrete Australia Flowfast floor application process
31 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Tremco CPG Australia Pty LtdFlowcrete Australia demonstrated its fast floor application process and safe, anti-slip surface underfoot at The Safety Show in Sydney.
Dangerous machines endanger lives - act now before it’s too late
25 October, 2012WorkSafe statistics reveal almost 450 body parts have been amputated from Victorian workers by common types of machinery used in Victorian workplaces over the last five years.
Nederman acquires US industrial air filtration group
16 October, 2012Nederman is strengthening its position in industrial air filtration by acquiring US group Environmental Filtration Technologies (EFT).
Fluke Ti105 and TiR105 thermal imagers
09 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke has released the Ti105 and TiR105 thermal imagers, the latest addition to the company’s series of lightweight, rugged and easy-to-use imagers.
