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Impressive Mechanised and robotic welding systems at EMEX

Leading international welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, has released a new industry benchmark for quality and productivity improvement in welding production operations – its’ new range of Mechanised and Robotic Welding which will be on display at EMEX 2016. Kemppi’s family of Mechanised Welding Systems can be combined with Kemppi WISE software processes to increase productivity several hundred per cent when compared to manual welding. This not only improves productivity but also ensures greater continuity in weld quality. Simple to operate and user-friendly, the Kemppi Mechanised Welding Systems empower the user as they allow the welder to weld remarkably quickly, safely. Plus, there is also a considerable saving in time and costs, not only because the Systems improve the speed of welding, but also because the need for rework is diminished. The Mechanised Welding System range includes six systems for Mig and Tig options for both rail mounted seam welding and orbital welding for tubes and pipework. The wide range features simple and compact battery powered systems to advanced professional solutions for multilayer welding of pipes and tubes. The range includes the A5 Mig Rail System 2500, the A3 Mig Rail System 2500, the A5 Mig Orbital System 1500, and the A5 Tig Orbital System 75 and A7 Tig Orbital 150 and 300. The Mig Mechanised Welding Systems can be further combined with Kemppi’s unique Reduced Gap Technology (RGT) software to take welding productivity and quality to an even higher level. Together, they further enhance reliability in the consistency of the weld, the quality of welding and speed, to further increase productivity. For those involved in Robotic welding, the new A7 Mig Welder 450 is impressive. This solution is designed for robotic arc welding and can be easily integrated with any robot brand. It is ideal for any industry using robotic […]

Components distributor well established

Hi-Q Components has been importing and distributing plastic and electronic components for over 30 years and is now a well-established supplier to manufacturers and general industry. Hi-Q Components is appearing at EMEX 2016 on Stand 3026. Our new range of Toggle Clamps are high quality Turkish manufactured and we have many different styles and sizes in stock including; horizontal, vertical, compact, latching, pneumatic and straight line clamps. When it comes to manual clamping equipment, toggle clamps are an extremely useful choice. They have excellent power-to-movement ratio, simple installation, quick easy action and toggle clamps have multiple applications. Beyond the toggle clamp range, Hi-Q is a one-stop shop for plastic components including, fixings, fastenings, hardware, knobs, handles, small enclosures, protective caps, plugs and hi-temperature masking products. Hi-Q also has an extensive stock of electronic components, which includes AC and DC cooling fans, terminal blocks, connectors, switches, mains filters, crystals, buzzers and indicators. If you have any requirement that we cannot source within our stock range or from our many overseas manufacturers we would be happy to look at the options of tooling and manufacturing these locally for you. Hi-Q welcomes customers and design engineers to discuss their projects with the experienced staff to find the right solution for their design projects and receive free samples for proto typing. Contact Hi-Q Components for free product samples and catalogues. Phone:0800 800 293 E-mail: sales@hiq.co.nz Visit: www.hiq.co.nz

Konecranes real time monitoring for lifecycle care

Konecranes TRUCONNECT gives real time data on crane usage One of the biggest advances in crane safety and cost-efficient management over the past decade has been the advent of lifecycle care in real time. New remote digital monitoring and analytical technologies – such as Konecranes’ Truconnect – can look inside the performance of a crane or whole fleets of cranes to accurately predict the most suitable and timely maintenance for optimum service, as well as spot impending production risks and accident hazards. The company’s Truconnect technology harnesses in a user-friendly way the power of the industrial internet, the heart of which is based on a series of machinery sensors working together to gather and analyse data for specific purposes. By operating in this way, they can enable efficiencies that were unimaginable just a short time ago. With powerful but highly accessible technologies such as Truconnect, crane maintenance is an entire generation ahead of the days of external inspections, laborious dismantling to find and fix problems – or simply fixing something when it fails. With the accident liability that outdated practices entail – and the potential for expensive downtime that companies just can’t afford these days – old approaches are just no longer accepted as safe and productive risk management. Such industries include automotive and general manufacturing, bulk materials handling, mining, power generation, petrochemical, ports and container handling, pulp and paper, shipyards, steel and waste-to-energy. Truconnect provides accurate data on any device In developing Truconnect to complement its MAINMAN planned maintenance services to such industries, Konecranes has incorporated into the technology its experience as a major global crane and lifting equipment manufacturer, as well as the world’s largest crane service organisation, with more than 450,000 pieces of lifting equipment under maintenance agreements worldwide. To make the process of real-time monitoring for […]

NZ gluten-free boom prompts new testing service

New Zealand’s largest privately owned testing laboratory, Hill Laboratories, is offering a gluten testing service with the fastest turnaround-time in the Country. The company has introduced the service in response to the rapid increase in consumer demand for gluten free products, which according to Coeliac New Zealand Incorporated, is increasing in NZ by an estimated 26% annually. Technologist, Sam Marengo, said Hill Laboratories developed the test to ensure those purchasing gluten-free products can correctly label their gluten free foods for the benefit of consumers. “More and more Kiwi consumers are avoiding the ingredient due to gluten intolerance or simply dietary preference,” Marengo said. “As a result of more Kiwi’s going gluten free, manufacturers and retailers across the country are feeling the pressure to respond with gluten free products. “Supermarkets now dedicate whole aisles to gluten free products and more cafes and restaurants offer gluten free food. Marengo says the turnaround time for Hill Laboratories’ gluten testing service is 5 days, which is between 2 and 5 days faster than its competitors. “This service will enable manufacturers, retailers, local cafés and restaurants to accurately label their products and check for cross-contamination. “By utilising our gluten testing service, manufacturers, retailers, local cafés and restaurants across New Zealand can label their products appropriately, for this important gluten free audience.” Marengo said According to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, manufacturers who label foods “gluten free” must not contain detectable gluten (no more than three parts per million)2. “When a manufacturer tests with us, they can find out whether their food adheres to the Code, and therefore ensure they have the correct labelling,” Marengo said. “In turn, consumers can be sure that what they are purchasing is indeed gluten free and safe for them to eat.” Marengo was appointed to Hill Laboratories in […]

AccuPRO UV and white light meter combine sensors

The AccuPRO Series of digital radiometer/photometers measures and displays UV and white light readings simultaneously. The AccuPRO series includes two new models: the standard AccuPro (XP-2000) with a dual-wavelength sensor that measures both ultraviolet and visible light. The AccuPRO Plus (XP-4000) 3-in-1 multi-purpose sensor capable of measuring ultraviolet, visible and blue light. Both units comply with ASTM specifications for MPI and FPI, making them the ideal companion for NDT. The instrument has internal batteries that are charged by USB input. The portable, palm-sized units feature a large colour LCD screen, protective rubber housing and a three-way button interface which makes it fast and convenient to toggle between measurement modes. Overall accuracy is better than ± 5% per NIST standards. The AccuPro series is user-friendly and intuitive.

Fluke 3000 FC Series Wireless DC Clamps improve productivity

New high current and 4-20 mA dc current clamps speed troubleshooting through collaboration, regardless of location. Now added are two new dc current clamps to the Fluke Connect system of wireless test tools: the Fluke a3003 FC Wireless DC Current Clamp and the a3004 FC Wireless DC 4-20 mA Current Clamp. Both fully-functional current clamps can wirelessly send measurements to Fluke Connect enabled master units as well as the Fluke Connect mobile app so users can view measurements from multiple devices simultaneously, review equipment history, and share measurements with other team members for faster troubleshooting. The a3003 FC Wireless DC Current Clamp measures up to 2000 A dc making it ideal for very high dc current measurements typically found in utility and dc machine controller applications. It features a large jaw size (64 mm) for clamping around and measuring on large, high current conductors. The a3004 FC Wireless DC 4-20mA Current Clamp measures 4 to 20 mA signals without breaking the loop so process control technicians can make accurate measurements without interrupting the workflow. It features a detachable clamp with extension cable for measurements in tight locations. Both current clamps can record and store up to 65,000 measurements with the logging feature to isolate intermittent events or record fluctuations without even being there.

Maintenance supervisors can boost productivity?

The job of maintenance supervisors is to get the maintenance work completed on time, on budget and safely! They can be popular. They can be great communicators. They can be inspired trainers. They can be great repair people. But these things alone do not make successful maintenance supervisors. They are not successful maintenance supervisors unless they can keep the machines running, the fleet rolling and the occupants warm in the winter. When does an active supervisor look like when he is no longer bogged down in an office doing paperwork? Active supervision occurs when a supervisor spends substantial time on the shop floor helping workers solve problems. As strange as it might sound, on the psychological level a supervisor might have to be both mother (nurturing and supportive) and father (strict and tough) to members of the crew. Active supervision encompasses several roles: • Ongoing performance monitor: The supervisor knows how long each job should take and checks it periodically throughout the day. A four-hour job issued in the morning should be done by the lunch break. When the jobs fall behind, the experienced supervisor thinks about how best to intervene. In some cases it might be logistical help, helping with equipment, or providing guidance about how to proceed. • Paperwork compliance officer: The accuracy of all analysis is derived from the work order. If the work order is complete and accurate then decision-making and root cause analysis become dramatically easier. Supervisors audit paperwork and return it when it is deficient. They should always look at work orders on the floor and ensure entries are being made at the same time as the activity occurs, not at a later time. • Obsessive-compulsive PM monitor: A supervisor reinforces the rule: “Do the PM as it is written.” A related issue is […]

New Speedglas welding helmet Series 9100XXi

Represented by AWS Pty Ltd www.awsi.com.au the new Speedglas auto-darkening welding helmet series 9100XXi from 3M is built on 30 years of expertise and sets a new benchmark in welding helmet technology. The 3M Speedglas 9100XXi series is designed for professional welders who require optimum comfort, trusted protection and ultimate performance. The new top-of-the-line series features the largest Speedglas welding lens available. The Speedglas welding lens 9100XXi when combined with the peripheral Speedglas SideWindows gives welders the largest viewing area amongst auto-darkening welding helmets currently available on the Australian & New Zealand market at the time of printing. The new “True-View” lens delivers a greater degree of definition and natural colour. Shades of blue and red as well as contours and edges are more visible due to improved welding lens optics. The new “Grab-and-Go” motion detector senses movement and instantly activates the welding lens to the welding setting that was last used. A “One-Touch” external button activates grind mode. Another quick push reactivates the auto-darkening welding settings. Just like the programmed pre-set stations on a radio, the new “Set-and-Forget” feature allows welders to pre-set their most frequently used welding helmet settings. By holding down the external button, welders can seamlessly switch between different welding applications without having to re-set the welding helmet. Each memory mode has an individual setting for dark shade, switching sensitivity and dark-to-light delay. For example, by holding down the external button, the welder can switch between low-amp TIG and high-amp MIG welding in a matter of seconds. The new 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet Series 9100XXi is available with flip-up functionality, head protection, hearing protection and with powered or supplied air respiratory protection. Featuring Speedglas’ legendary comfort and performance and the new True-View, Grab-and-Go, One-Touch and Set-and-Forget features, the Speedglas Welding Helmet Series 9100XXi is in a […]

Battery chargers more intelligent and much more practical

Models in the ‘Intelli-Charge’ battery charger range offer an adjustable charge rate, including the smaller 7Amp, 10Amp and 15Amp versions, increasing their suitability for use by home, marine, transport and commercial customers, as well as workshop professionals. Until now, a variable charge rate was only available in the larger 25Amp, 35Amp and 50Amp models, however Projecta engineers have successfully introduced the innovation to the more compact Intelli-Charge variants. The enhancement enables them to produce a charge rate from as low as 1Amp, delivering optimum and safe charging for all lead acid batteries, while continuing to offer world-class, 7-stage technology and multi-chemistry charging. Engineered and designed for use on all types of batteries, including Gel, AGM, Wet and Calcium, these chargers provide an opportunity to have just one charger to meet all needs, ranging from cars, motorbikes, trucks and contracting equipment to ride-on mowers, jet skis, boats etc. By selecting the battery chemistry type, Projecta’s Intelli-Charge range adjusts the charge to precisely match the battery, extending battery life and performance. Intelligent electronics monitoring, coupled with a chemistry-specific charge process, delivers a specific charge that is precisely matched to the battery type, guaranteeing no greater charge than is required and preventing possible damage. Intelli-Chargers are fully automatic and deliver a comprehensive and accurate charging technique known as 7-stage charging, especially engineered for optimum performance on all types of batteries. The first two stages, ‘De-sulphation’ and ‘Soft Start’ prepare the battery for charging. ‘Bulk’ then delivers a fast charge followed by ‘Absorption’, ensuring the battery is fully charged. The ‘Analysis’ mode is designed to ensure the battery is fully charged. If the battery fails the ‘Analysis’ stage the charger will begin to ‘Recondition’ the battery, testing after each stage up to three times. Once past the ‘Analysis’ stage, the battery is maintained, ready […]

Thickness gauge has many features

The RFG-1000 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is packed with features including a large backlit LCD display, auto linear compensation and sound velocity measurement. The full kit includes an aluminium carry case with foam insert, stainless steel calibration block and 10mm 5MHZ transducer with couplant. This item which will serve basic thickness gauging applications very well.

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