Fire detection system
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Wormald
The Vigilant MX 1 fire detection and alarm system offers a one- or two-loop analog addressable fire indicator panel. Designed for compliance with Australian Standard AS 7240.2, the system features an integral Fire Brigade Panel to AS 4428.3 and is suitable for small to medium-size systems.
Compressed air nozzle
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Exair’s 31.75 mm Super Air Nozzle delivers 4.25 kg of blowing force when mounted 305 mm away from the target. The force is suitable for blowing heavy materials or for applications where the air nozzle is mounted far from the target surface.
Modular lighting
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Elfin Modular Safety Lighting range includes warning lights, access illuminators and machinery cabinet lights.
Manufacturers fined over hand injuries in SA
01 December, 2008
Two companies in SA have been fined a total of $51,000 for failing to ensure the safety of employees, which caused two workers to suffer serious hand injuries when working with machines.
Vibration switch
18 November, 2008
Hawk has released the Gladiator vibration switch series, a heavy-duty point level device.
Proximity sensors
18 November, 2008 | Supplied by: http://www.infrainternational.com
Infra International manufactures a range of inductive proximity sensors designed to fit a wide range of industrial sensing applications. All Infra proximity sensors are designed, built and quality tested in house at its factory in Italy.
Sensor catalogue
18 November, 2008
Banner Engineering’s Sensor Products 2008–2009 catalogue showcases industrial product lines, which include photoelectric and special-purpose sensors as well as measurement and inspection sensors.
Series for high load motion control applications
18 November, 2008
The Kerk VHD series anti-backlash assembly provides the maximum load-carrying capability and the highest axial and radial stiffness of any Kerk nut assembly.
Monitoring relays
18 November, 2008
The latest-generation PMDsigma relays monitor voltage, current, temperature and phase sequence, while enabling values to be set via a rotary knob and saved onto a chip card so they can be copied onto other units.
Modular calibration system
18 November, 2008
The Advanced Modular Calibration System from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a handheld test and calibration system that combines an advanced, multifunction calibrator with pressure measurement and generation capability. Its modular concept allows its discrete components to be used as standalone instruments, allowing significant flexibility both in cost of ownership and in functionality.
Pipe-mounted sensor
18 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Parker (Aust) Pty Ltd
Parker Instrumentation has launched ball and needle instrumentation valves optimised for high-pressure fluid control applications operating at up to 1379 bar. The valves meet the needs of high-pressure hydraulic control and other demanding instrumentation applications that are increasingly being faced in the offshore oil and gas sector.
Safety decisions often based on incomplete information
17 November, 2008
Professionals may overlook important information when they search for research findings about injury prevention and safety promotion, according to a recent thesis by Dr David Lawrence.
Failed safety effort results in injury and fine
05 November, 2008
An incomplete safety upgrade to a machine has resulted in a severe injury to a worker and a subsequent heavy penalty to his employer for failing to provide any indication that the machine guarding was not functioning.
CSIRO commercialises mine automation innovation
21 October, 2008
CSIRO has signed an agreement to commercialise its innovative underground longwall automation system, known as LASC technology, with one of the world’s largest longwall mining original equipment manufacturers, Joy Australasia.
Press controller
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
When fitting safety systems to older presses and press-brakes, it is important to fit monitored hydraulic or pneumatic valves. These devices require careful engineering to ensure their efficacy and reliability.
