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  Concept Express is the combination of ‘NHP Drawing Express’, a software tool that enables the user to instantly design a distribution board from a website, and a new manufacturing line that employs a direct connection to the software tool and uses lean manufacturing methodology to achieve incredible results. With Concept Express, a staff member is capable of entering a website where they can design the distribution board for their customer by indicating all of the components that are required and more importantly, how they are to be connected. Drawings include General Arrangement, Schematic and Bill of Material details and within minutes of completing this simple process, made easier by a user friendly interface and an easy to follow step by step process, an automatic drawing is generated and sent directly to the staff member via email, which can then be forwarded on to their customer. With a simple click of a button, this drawing can be turned into an order for manufacture by sending the manufacturing information directly to the manufacturing line, thus enabling the distribution board to be manufactured within 48 hours of clicking that button. With a short shipping time from Australia to nearby destinations, such as New Zealand, customers are able to obtain a distribution board faster than ever before. This is a first of its kind panelboard ordering solution that revolutionises the way panelboards are ordered in the industrial electrical industry! The Drawing Express technology was developed in order to decrease the drawing lead time from 5-7 working days to a matter of minutes, while completely eliminating any potential human error. In order to satisfy customer demand for fast distribution board manufacture, the next logical step was to create a new dedicated manufacturing line capable of direct communication to the technology to remove the steps […]

The Allen-Bradley 440N-Z SensaGuard Non-Contact Switch with a magnetic integrated latch combines a non-contact interlock switch and door latch into one integrated solution. It replaces separately mounting an interlock switch and door catch in lightweight guard doors. The switch features the latest RFID technology for coding, inductive technology for sensing and output switching signal device (OSSD) safety outputs. It is available with a uniquely coded sensor and actuator to help protect against operators or maintenance personnel defeating the switch, helping to enhance safety. In addition, an LED on the switch provides diagnostic status.  

Two 7-stage automatic battery chargers have features that are ideal for small and large automotive workshops. The 12Volt, 7Amp Intelli-Charge model is a sophisticated and compact charger, fitted with protective rubber moulded end caps for enhanced durability and protection, designed for the rigours of workshop environments. With multi-chemistry settings for charging Wet, Calcium, AGM or Gel batteries, it is ideally suited for starting, marine and deep cycle batteries. The power supply mode retains vehicle computer settings when changing a battery and it can also run 12V appliances, making it a very versatile piece of equipment. The charger is shock- and dust-proof for the toughest of environments and is aimed at batteries used with small passenger vehicles through to heavy-duty 4WD’s. The second charger, the powerful 12Volt 25Amp model, is also fitted with protective rubber moulded end caps for superior durability and to prevent the charger from slipping off or damaging the vehicle’s duco. With multi-chemistry mode capabilities for charging Wet, Calcium, AGM or Gel batteries this charger is ideally suited to a wider range of workshop applications, covering vehicles and craft from motorcycles, jet skis, passenger cars, caravans and boats, to tractors and larger equipment. The Projecta Intelli-Charge 25A charger maintains a constant voltage on a battery so that it protects the integrity of the battery while carrying out diagnostic work. Its output can be easily adjusted, making it an ideal choice for a busy workshop handling a wide variety of batteries, right up to, and including, large truck batteries. Both battery chargers feature world-class, 7-stage quality charging to maximise a battery’s performance and life, and are competitively priced in the New Zealand market. They also benefit from a two-year warranty.            

  An advanced environmental test laboratory has been established to ensure lighting and Projecta battery products are safe, durable and meet the latest regulations. The new laboratory is equipped with the latest test rigs, including a High/Low Humidity Test Chamber, Thermal Shock Test Chamber, Rain Simulation Chamber and a Dust Test Chamber, which have been designed to meet and exceed the most stringent tests required by international vehicle and equipment manufacturers and to ensure total product reliability. The new division will take an active role in looking at product lifetime costs, with accelerated aging tests among many other tests, ensuring long-term product durability and reliability that is important to both the industry and customers. Internal product development engineers and industrial designers, plus international suppliers ensure all products are completely suited to the harsh environments encountered in this part of the world and to ensure they are fit for purpose. With temperature ranges beyond the automotive industry requirements, tests such as High/Low temperature performance, temperature/humidity cycles testing, condensation, material durability as well as PCB solder joint durability, adhesive bonding, rain exposure and car wash tests, dust exposure plus shock and impact tests are now in process. The new testing laboratory is the latest step in further lifting the performance of Nava and Project products. The company has also set up a fully equipped automotive photometric and optical laboratory that is regarded as one of the most advanced in the South Pacific region, together with the latest fully equipped research and development department. These new testing facilities will ensure those products continue to meet the expectations of customers operating in a variety of demanding environments and work places.                        

    Durma’s entry-level AD-E series of press brakes has been superseded by the new AD-R range Ð with no increase in price. Available from Leabourn & Rose Ltd, the new AD-R machines use the same frame as the manufacturerÕs top-of the-range models, so they offer greater daylight (530mm), stroke (365mm) and throat depth (410mm) than the previous AD-E models. Bending lengths vary from 1,250mm to 6,050 mm. The respective bending force is 60 to 400 tones. Features of these press brakes include particularly long double guides for easy and accurate moving of the top beam, CNC operation of the back gauge in the X axis, easily adjustable sliding front arms that offer Òfinger Ð tipÓ lateral adjustment, and Euro-style top and bottom tool holders. Manual or motorised crowning is available on all machines. Control options comprise the Durma CNC Easy Bend, which offers a simplified screen format and a minimum of keys, along with easy-to-follow bending steps. It is also possible to upgrade to the Durma CNC advantage; this offers automatic bending sequences, off-line programming, motorised crowning and up to 85, 12-step programs. Also available is the CYBELEC DNC 880s control unit. This features a 10in TFT colour screen, a 2-D display with multi-simulation capability, and Windows XPe for multi-tasking and file management.    

Firefighters battling bush blazes in Victoria are now better equipped to respond to incidents after more than 9,000 digital portable and mobile radios designed and manufactured by Tait Communications were commissioned in the Australian state. The cutting-edge radios have been rolled out to more than 1,200 brigades in the Country Fire Authority (CFA), one of the world’s largest emergency-services organisations. The CFA’s 56,000 members help protect 3.3 million Victorians and more than one million homes and properties. The installation forms a key part of an upgrade of the critical state-wide radio system, which is being managed by CFA, Tait Communications and local partner AA Radio Services. The project also represents one of the largest contracts of its kind for Tait Communications, a global leader in critical communications solutions for public-safety and utilities organisations. Tait was selected to provide P25 digital-capable radios as part of a US$29 million contract awarded in 2010. P25 is an international open standard for interoperable digital two-way wireless communications. The standard, which is also used by New Zealand Police, allows for improved communications within and between agenciesÑespecially emergency services. Tait has incorporated significant innovations in the radios, including greater water protection and the ability to filter out background noise from helicopters, trucks, sirens, hoses and machinery. The installation also paves the way for planned future enhancements of CFA’s communications, such as GPS location and crystal-clear digital audio. For the first time, a number of rural fire brigades in Victoria now have access to handheld portable radios for their critical communications, in addition to their vehicle-mounted mobile radios. This means that CFA volunteer firefighters are now better The radios will also allow CFA to communicate with other state emergency-response agencies as new digital networks become available, improving coordination of resources during large-scale incidents and disasters. As part […]

    So, you don’t want anyone tampering with the master electrics switch on your expensive equipment, but you also want it to safely identifiable- a solution is now available in New Zealand. A leading automotive electrics company has developed two security lock-out lever kits that are colour-coded to industry standards to clearly identify the difference between starter and battery security. Designed to suit Battery Master Switches 61070 and 61075, the colour-coded levers, Red for Battery Lock-out and Yellow for Starter Lock-out, enable the master battery switch or starter switch to be locked in the ‘OFF’ position to prevent unauthorised or accidental activation. Each kit includes a switch lever, lock-out mounting bracket and stainless mounting screws. Ideally suited to equipment used in the forestry, construction, mining and industrial markets, the powder-coated Lock-out Kits 61077R and 61077Y are available from leading automotive and transport outlets throughout New Zealand.        

  Plastics and Printing Technologies supplier Techspan Group, have just released their new and improved e-commerce website for online shopping: The new Techspan Group e-commerce website is now live. The website has just undergone a facelift and been redesigned with simple navigation access to all products. Five product groups: • Plastics Machinery • Plastic Welding • Ultrasonic Equipment • Process Heating Equipment • Industrial Printing Systems The new website (v.05) has a similar look and feel to the previous site, but with refined & improved features, more colour and a user friendly online shopping cart. The new website is easier and quicker to navigate to find what you are looking for. The ‘Quick Product Finder’ helps customers who know the product codes, to locate the product quickly. Just enter the product code and click ‘find’. The latest in high level 3D security authentication systems are employed for the highest level of privacy and security when paying online. The secure e-commerce functionality provides delivery times, prices, and enables customers to order and pay on-line. The site is also ‘customer account’ friendly and enables ordering by existing account holders on via their usual credit account. Up-to-date News items can also be viewed. Everything from advice about an upcoming event, new technologies or processes, company news, facts, and even Technical Tips can be found. A YouTube widget allows site access to all our our Youtube video uploads, featuring the latest video uploads. Social networking links are also provided for sharing interesting information with friends. Product information, datasheets, operation manuals, parts listings, videos, and MSDS sheets are all available on the new site. You can even view a staff profile and learn more about our team. The new site has already provided impressive results with online purchases, in New Zealand and in Australia. Much […]

A new flexible ultrasonic transducer which can squeeze into corners and conform to curved surfaces is set to revolutionise the inspection of composites and components with complex geometries. The Flex transducer series has already proved a success during trials within the aerospace sector, where composite materials are commonplace. The transducer is made of a thin but durable piezo-electric material that is soft enough to bend and can be shaped to suit curved geometry. By using a soft backing layer, the flexibility of the crystal is retained. At around 3mm high, Flex transducers are low profile. The Flex transducer series include single element (FFSC), dual element (FFTC), composite single element (CFFSC), and composite dual element (CFFTC) variations. Standard Flex transducers are 5MHz or 10MHz at sizes of 6mm, 10mm, 15mm and 20mm diameter. They can be used with any standard ultrasonic instrument.                  

  Selecting contactors and overloads for three phase electric motors is made easy with the Contactor Select App. By simply selecting the motor voltage and kW, the Contactor Select App will display the motor FLC (Amps) and suggest which contactor and overload to use. The Contactor Select App selects from the premier Sprecher + Schuh brand, with contactor and overload selection made easy by providing you with the exact product number and product photo of the contactor or overload you need. Useful for designers and electricians as a handy pocket reference tool, the Contactor Select App calculates full load current of three phase motors and allows correct product selection and overload settings to be made. While it is now available on the iTunes App Store and on Android devices, it is also available in a web friendly version at nhp-nz.com. So if you donÕt have an iPhone or Android phone, you don’t miss out!