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LIGHTWEIGHT CYLINDERS MAXIMISE MOBILITY Enerpac has expanded its RAC-Series of lightweight aluminium cylinders with new 10 and 15t models for smaller lifts requiring a high degree of portability. The cylinders, with strokes from 50250mm, weigh from just 1.3-2.0kg for the new 10t models and 1.9-2.9kg for the 15t models, through to a maximum of 41.3kg for the top-of-the-range 150t cylinders. “The new 10t and 15t models, which further extend the range, are particularly useful for maintenance tasks, and in situations where they need to be moved from job to job,” says Enerpac Asia-Pacific Marketing Manager, Tony Cooper. The RAC-Series has been proven globally for years on lifts between 20 and 150t, where it provides the same lifting performance and safety in half the weight of equivalent steel hydraulic cylinders. Frequently used in workshops, fabrication and manufacturing applications, Enerpac’s range of RAC single-acting
spring-return aluminium cylinders are one of the most widely used ranges in Australasia. “Cylinders often need to be carried for field maintenance, elevated platform work, up stairs or across processing plants. The light weight and outstanding portability of the RAC-Series cylinders are highly valuable in these situations, especially on remote sites, where they may need to be carried in by air or 4WD,” says Cooper. The aluminium versions are also perfect for mounting on machines or applications where the weight of the hydraulic components is important. Because of their weight, aluminium hydraulic components are easier to move or remove for maintenance and repair. Their nonmagnetic properties can also be useful in uses around high technology equipment and magnetically or electronically sensitive instruments and applications in resources, processing and exploration.
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“Additionally, because it is noncorrosive by design, aluminium has always been a good material for use in many caustic environments, including those encountered in the production of food, electricity, manufactured goods and resources,” adds Cooper.
As an ideal complement to the RAC-Series cylinders, Enerpac’s P-392 and P-802 lightweight hand pumps are constructed of composite materials including aluminium to create an optimal lightweight pump and cylinder set. The cylinders can also be powered by Enerpac’s fast-acting electric, air and petrol pumps.
RAC-Series cylinders incorporate composite bearings on all moving surfaces to prevent metal-to-metal contact, resist side loads and extend cylinder life.
Enerpac 02 8717 7200 www.enerpac.com
TINY BARCODE READER AIDS AUTOMATION INTEGRATION New from Datalogic, the Matrix 220 is an ultracompact image-based barcode reader designed for maximum performance and flexibility in high-speed and direct part marking applications. Measuring just 73 x 47 x 38mm and weighing only 173g the unit features rotating connectors for easy installation and integration into tight spaces encountered in industrial automation and high-speed machinery applications. The extreme industrial grade Matrix 220 can read barcodes in the widest variety of applications, including difficult lighting, at high speeds and in a large range of temperatures, making it an ideal industrial scanner for automotive, packaging, food and beverage, electrical, document handling, manufacturing and a wide range of Industry 4.0 and automation-ready industries. “The new Matrix 220 imager has been designed for industries needing a robust and reliable scanner that can support their digitalisation and automation growth,” says Morena Corradini, Identification Product Marketing Manager, Datalogic. The Matrix 220 imager features IP67 and IP65 industrial grade ratings and can
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safely operate in temperatures between -10 and +50°C. The imager’s 1.2Mpixel high-resolution sensor and a new multicore imageprocessing platform offer outstanding performance and the ability to read up to 2mil code resolution. The Matrix 220 is the first stationary industrial scanner on the market supporting OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) protocol for Industry 4.0 communication and Digimarc Barcode technology for added value decoding applications. Matrix 220 is also the first reader of its market segment to embed high dynamic range (HDR) imaging. This improves image quality and contrast for higher code readability in applications with lower exposure time and faster line speeds. “Integrated HDR imaging provides outstanding efficiency benefits in manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive and industrial applications featuring a production line or conveyor. Parts can be accurately scanned as they move past at speeds, even in low lighting,” says Corradini.
setup mode for quick and easy code reading. “Another major benefit of the new Matrix 220 imager is that it’s simple to set up, easy to use, and can be easily reconfigured as scanning needs evolve in the future,” says Corradini. The Matrix 220 offers in a single model polarised and diffused light options resulting in optimal illumination on any type of surface. The electronic focus control allows easy remote job changing during assembly line reconfiguration with extreme reading flexibility. The imager’s ease of use is enhanced by green and red spotlights, the X-Press button and an intuitive human-machine interface, and the configuration software has been improved with an automatic
To reduce the number of models, the new Matrix 220 imager comes with a range of front cover accessories – including ESD protection – to enhance its flexibility and simplify stock management. The imager also offers cost-effective communication and connectivity with Power over Ethernet, Profinet/IO and Ethernet/IP options. Datalogic 03 9558 9299 www.datalogic.com
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