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If you’ve been driving on state highways or rural roads recently, chances are you have driven over a stretch of recently laid road chip surface……..and got a stone chip on your windscreen, which will require fixing promptly to save a full glass replacement. Usually that means calling a professional mobile repair service and if your area is not within their range then it’s a trip to the nearest automotive glass repair business. And worse, there will be a charge if you don’t have full insurance. Now there is an alternative – fix it yourself with a new DIY Windscreen Repair Kit made by the trusted windscreen people at Rain-X. The new kit is based on similar technology used by the professionals and it can be done at home, thereby saving time and money if you only have basic car insurance. The Rain-X Windscreen Repair Kit comes complete in a handy blister pack, with all the ingredients and instructions on how to make a repair. It can be used to effectively and permanently repair most type of chips, from the round ‘bulls-eyes’ and the ‘stars’, to fine cracks, leaving the surfaces almost blemish-free and preventing the crack from spreading, which could require a full replacement if it interferes with driver vision. The Rain-X kit works just like those used by the professionals, by removing air from the break, filling it with durable resin and it even makes the repaired area stronger than before. For best results, repairs should be made as soon as possible after the damage occurs and before the break is contaminated by dirt or water. The kit works best on round damage not more than 25mm (one inch) in diameter and cracks not longer than 152mm 6 inches). It can be used on all types of laminated windscreens, […]

 An over-heating engine caused by a leaking radiator on a deserted stretch of road is a motorist’s worst nightmare, but now there’s an instant fix. It’s called K-Seal and it’s a relatively inexpensive solution to coolant leaks under the bonnet and, what’s more, it can provide a permanent repair to some problems. K-Seal will permanently repair and fix most leaks in the radiator or radiator casing up to a maximum size of 0.7mm – larger holes or cracks will require an epoxy putty. And, in addition to the radiator, it will also repair leaks in the head, head gasket, block, heater matrix, freeze plug and water pump casing, which makes it ideal for older engines, where the owner does not want to incur a big expense on major repairs. K-Seal is simple to use – a quick shake, then pour and go. No need to drain or flush the system. No need to worry about what type of anti-freeze or coolant is in the cooling system.It’s suitable for use with all water-cooled engines, including cars, motorbikes, commercial vehicles, heavy plant, agricultural machinery, marine engines and generators. The secret behind how K-Seal can repair a coolant leak so easily and effectively is down to a specially developed blend of chemical ingredients, including ceramic micro-fibres and copper particles.When added to the cooling system, the ingredients disperse and flow freely around the system suspended in the coolant.But if coolant is leaking from the system, either externally or internally across the head to the cylinders, then K-Seal will follow the coolant through the hole or crack and begin fixing the coolant leak. What happens is that the micro-fibres start to mesh together within the crack or the hole, building a seal literally fibre by fibre.In reality, this takes place almost instantly once K-Seal has […]

Ever tried to find a switch to operate driving lights, a diff lock or compressor in the cabin of a 4WD vehicle in the dark? Chances are you probably pushed several un-related switches or buttons in frustration until you found the right one. But now there is a solution. A new range of top quality illuminated rocker switches have 4WD-specific accessory symbols so that owners of four-wheel-drive recreational and work vehicles can easily find and turn on accessories when it’s too dark to see clearly in the cabin. The fully sealed, globe-illuminated 12-Volt rocker switches are printed with the most popular 4WD accessory symbols and built tough for demanding off-road environments, which means they will continue to work long after low quality switches have parted company with wires or just stopped working. For a long operating life, the switches feature a fully-sealed fascia, which prevents dust, water or other debris fouling the switch mechanism. Users will also appreciate the generous proportions of the switches, which makes them easy-to-engage over rough terrain, while the sealed design means that muddy or wet fingers won’t pose a problem. Available in ‘off/on’ and ‘on/off/momentary on’ (ideal for winching), the switches feature a dash-light function that turns on with the park lights, making them easy to locate at night or in poor light conditions. When engaged, the backlit symbol also illuminates, confirming to the operator that the accessory is on. The range of 4WD switches are screen-printed with a white symbol and title printed on a blue lens with most of the popular 4WD accessories covered. Available symbols include: driving lights, fog lights, front and rear diff locks, compressor, back-up lights, auxiliary lights, roof lights and winch. Should a different symbol or colour be required, the globe illuminated switches are also available in blank amber, […]

Adaptable, lightweight analysis instrumentation suitable for the recycling industry was the focus of the Olympus display at the Australian Waste and Recycling Exhibition (AWRE) recently held in Melbourne. Each year, AWRE provides an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase innovation, meet with key figures from industry and government on the trade show floor and at seminars and workshops. The Delta Professional has been developed specifically for the Alloy and NDT sectors, especially companies conducting analysis of manufactured and scrap materials such as stainless steel and a wide range of other alloy types. Also displayed at AWRE was the GoldXpert, a stylish and functional bench-top precious metals analyser ideal for the new and second hand precious metals market. The unit was designed to be compact and attractive, ideal for use on a showroom floor. The GoldXpert can take the drudgery out of routine analysis.It is easy to use and provides carat and compositional analysis results with one push of a button. An XRF analyser uses a controlled beam of radiation to excite the electrons in a sample causing the elements to ‘fluoresce’. Each element fluoresces at a specific energy level, which can be identified as a characteristic peak. A higher peak indicates a greater concentration of an element. Technological advances have enabled Olympus to design and build lighter and more compact analysers that are now more affordable for smaller companies. In Australia the largest market for XRF analysers has been the mining and mineral exploration sector. Overseas scrap metal companies, especially in Asia and the US, use XRF extensively, but in Australia a lot of companies are yet to discover the benefits the technology provides. Scrap metal is like gold, if you can identify the composition of your scrap accurately you can really take advantage of the market..      

Krauss Maffei will exhibit at Chinaplas in April 2014 a KM CX 200-180/180 W twin injection moulding machine in collaboration with Zahoransky Group of Germany and their innovative patented ‘cube technology’ concept TIM (Total Integrated Manufacturing) enabling the moulding, assembly and testing of multi-component parts in one injection moulding cell. The key to the efficiency of the system is the two mounting plates which are positioned outside the tool. This allows complex assembly processes to be carried out in parallel to the production without increasing the cycle time. The mounting plates can be moved on the X and Y axis by 180¼ and at the completion of the injection process the moulded parts can be picked up by the assembly jig and combined with the parts that have already been produced. The rotary cube mould system is run on Krauss Maffei CXW Spin Form Series Injection Moulding machinery. This series combines the proven dual platen technology of the CX and MX series and offers ideal accessibility to the mould and space for the integrated assembly stations. The central positioning of the two opposing injection units allows for hot runner systems with natural balancing and short flow paths. Energy saving servomotors control the movement of reversing the plates in the opening direction and the rotation of the cube mould with absolute position accuracy. The unique system provides energy and space savings and is available in clamp sizes ranging from 1,800 kN to 40,000kN.                      

The G24 Hot Runner Temperature Control System was designed for use on injection moulding applications, but also for other applications such as controlling thermoforming, blow moulding and extrusion (profile and sheet). The new products include:- A new Mini Touch-Screen – which provides full feature performance at a lower cost. It is windows based and available for controllers with up to 48 zones. G24 Controller with 12 zones – This is the ideal solution for moulders running smaller hot runner systems applications. It features a half-size control block with 15 amps per zone control. It is available with either the new lower cost Gammaflux Mini Touch Screen or the traditional full-featured interface. A new Mould Wizard – an all new controller setup and configuration tool which provides fast, easy setup and access to key G24 features. It guides users through the setup process and unlocks hidden profitability by more fully utilizing the advanced features of the controller and decreases setup time simultaneously. It is available on all Gammaflux G24 controllers. Gammaflux specialise in the production of hot runner controls for the plastics injection moulding industry. They have a reputation for providing innovative solutions for temperature control and their systems are used worldwide in some of the most challenging injection moulding applications.                      

 The ubiquitous bungee cord has been re-invented to be a much more useful tie-down strap that will also cause less damage to items that need restraining. The CamJam is an easy, knot-free way to tighten, tension and secure lighter and fragile loads of all kinds in the back of a car, caravan, motor-home or even on a boat. It also has lots of uses for camping or securing items around the home or office. A traditional bungee comes in set lengths and they can cause damage to delicate items when stretched tight, but the CanJam is more versatile, according to its importer Griffith Equipment, which has just introduced them to the New Zealand market. The CanJam features a strong cord that attaches to a pair of sturdy and durable carabiner clips with a stainless steel gate on one end and a rotating, ridged cam mechanism on the other. Designed to lock into place with a simple pull of a cord the CanJam can be fastened onto a hook, D-ring, or loop and then the cord is fed through the cam until the desired level of tension is reached. A firm pull locks the cam into place and it stays that way until released by rotating the cam. Easy to adjust and re-adjust, the CamJam is made to use and re-use hundreds of times, in hundreds of ways. It’s excellent for hanging and securing tarps, tents, blinds, gear (perfect for camping). Create a loop by clipping it to one end of the cord and pulling the other end through to bundle sleeping bags, blankets, cut brush, or wrap light loads to wheelbarrows, wagons, dollies, bikes and boats. They are a simple, yet effective means of securing lighter and fragile loads and they are very strong and because you can set the […]

Building company owner David Grigor is aiming to significantly improve height safety work on construction sites by introducing Fall Safe airmat soft-fall technology to New Zealand. Auckland-based Mr Grigor, owner of Grigor Construction Ltd, began researching soft-fall options to ensure his own worksites met the new Best Practice Guidelines for working at heights introduced by WorkSafe New Zealand. Now, having introduced the European Fall Safe modular airmat system to his own building projects, he is making the safety technology available for hire to other construction firms in New Zealand. Under the new WorkSafe rules all construction sites must have fall arrest systems in place for anyone working at height. “More construction companies are introducing soft fall options, which is good news,” said Mr Grigor. “However, most are opting to use nets, which are the cheapest option to purchase. “I looked into using the nets but felt that there are a lot of risks associated with them and, when used in residential house construction in New Zealand, they usually don’t meet safety compliance standards. “The most popular systems in Europe are the airmats and beanbags but the maximum height you can work above ground with beanbags as protection is 2.8m unless you double-stack them. “After a lot of research I opted for the Fall Safe system which has been in use since 1998 and is compliant for people working at heights up to seven metres.” Mr Grigor said that while the airmats are one of the most expensive safety systems to purchase, their long life expectancy makes them very affordable to hire and he now has 13,000sqm of them available for use in New Zealand. “It struck me that if I was insisting on the safest possible soft-fall solution for my construction sites then other businesses would want that too,” he […]