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EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS AT SERIOUS RISK WITHOUT CERTIFIED WELDING SAFETY HELMETS A welder’s job is not an easy one – and it can be highly dangerous.

It’s therefore vital for all welders – both in the workplace and home environment – to ensure they are well protected.

An estimated 1300 workers are injured in welding related incidents in Australia each year.

According to Worksafe VIC, in 2011 alone, 363 tradespeople employed in welding related industries in Victoria lodged compensation claims as a result of workplace injuries.

But incredibly, there are no laws in place in Australia preventing welders from

using sub-standard equipment that does not meet current Australian/NZ safety standards.

And even more incredibly, there has been virtually no effective education campaigns conducted in Australian workplaces to highlight the dangers of wearing sub-standard equipment.

So it’s a case of BUYER BEWARE. The onus is on the end-user – the welder – to ensure they are wearing helmets that meet the highest possible standards. Purchasers can ensure they Continued page 4

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BEWARE: WELDING HELMET SAFETY WARNING are buying maximum protection by insisting that the helmets they purchase not only comply with current standards but are also CERTIFIED. An investigation by Industry Update has found there are several helmet models now available in retail outlets that do not meet those strict standards.

Responsible employers should always look for welding helmets and personal protection equipment (PPE) carrying the highest possible standard approvals to protect workers.

However, there are some employers who are driven by price. They choose cheaper models that may not be standards approved.

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Lyn Watt, marketing manager for global safety solutions leader Honeywell Safety Products, says employers should supply their workers with standards approved products and employees should be asking for them. “Most responsible companies look for product with AS/NZ certification clearly marked on it, says Ms Watt. “That way you ensure your workers are getting the best and safest equipment available.�

Ms Watt says there are many welding helmets now being sold on the Australian market that don’t have AS/NZ approval.

And companies that purchase products that are not standards approved increase

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the risk of both injury to employees and prosecution by the relevant safety authority. “If an employee is involved in a workplace accident, one of the first questions asked is whether or not they were wearing a standards approved product.�

Daniel Ritler, the Chief Executive Officer for Optrel, a world leader in welding protection equipment, agrees. “Our research has shown that some helmets now being sold in Australia do not meet the highest safety standards�, he says. “Some may comply with European safety requirements – but not Australian.�

Mr Ritler says welders using equipment that does not comply to Australian safety

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Distributors and end-users have an obligation to ensure welding safety products comply with the highest Australian safety standards.

Mr Ritler says all Optrel welding helmets are subjected to stringent and thorough safety testing at the company’s plant in Switzerland and are approved to international safety standards. Every cartridge is thoroughly tested to ensure it meets all standards approvals. “What sets our products apart from our Continued page 5

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BEWARE: WELDING HELMET Safety warning competitors is our High Impact Capability, Mr Ritler says.

The High Impact Capability relates to the helmet shell and safety lens – both vital components for worker protection.

“If a grinding disc breaks it can enter the safety lens causing severe injury, says Mr Ritler. “If a helmet has a High Impact Capability, it is the best protection you can have from this type of incident.”

BOC Ltd is another company that prides itself on welding safety.

Senior BOC sales executive Rosalinda Willcox says its Weld Guard helmets are certified according to Australian standards.

Ms Willcox expressed concern that there are helmets being brought into the local market that “may comply but are not certified” to Australian Standards.

“Any person using a product that is not certified is always running a risk that the product will fail as it has not been tested, she said. “This is why Standards are set in place, to help protect workers from injury.”

Ms Willcox says when choosing personal protection welding safety equipment companies should ensure a risk assessment is conducted covering work practices and PPE required to protect the person performing the task.

“When using PPE make sure it is fitted properly and that the user is trained appropriately in the correct maintenance and use of the product,” she advises.

Mr Les Cameron, Senior Inspector (Health & Safety Operations) Worksafe VIC, says Australian workers are risking serious injury by using welding helmets that are not certified or do not conform to current Australian/NZ safety standards.

(Eye protection: AS/NZS 1338.1 Face protection: AS/NZS 1337.1) This may include welding flash to eyes, objects in eyes, loss of eyesight and airway burns.

In a workplace injury everyone – not only the employee – gets hurt, Cameron says.

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Serious injury also affects employers with the loss of a valuable employee and the injured employee’s family.

Other flow-on effects include possible increases in insurance premiums, loss of production and the dilemma of having to find replacement employees.

Mr Cameron says Worksafe VIC conducts regular spot workplace checks in that state to ensure employers/employees are complying with safety regulations – often targeting specific industries or suburbs and towns.

Mr Tony Pham, Arc Equipment Brand Specialist with global brand Cigweld says in his view Cigweld welding helmets sold in Australia all comply with major industrial Australian and NZ safety standards.

“Our Cigweld WeldSkill Autodarkening helmets have been tested and certified by ORLAB at the University of NSW. ”Our new four sensor helmet that will be coming out has also been tested and certified by ORLAB.” Mr Pham is aware of other helmets now available in Australia that do not comply with AS/NZS standards – only ANSI and CE international standards.

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He warns workers that if safety equipment does not comply with appropriate standards they are putting themselves at risk and in some cases they should not be allowed on the work site.

Industry Update is urging state safety authorities to conduct extensive education campaigns Australia wide to inform employers and workers about the importance of buying standards approved equipment.

While the onus is on the employer to select standards approved PPE and the end-user to wear that equipment, manufacturers also have an obligation to clearly display standards approvals.

By clearly displaying safety standards, companies are not only promoting safety and quality, they are also demonstrating transparency and confidence in their products.

Every Australian worker has a right to know.

Industry Update cannot express strongly enough that helmets should not only comply but should also be certified to ensure maximum protection.

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I have had the pleasure of sharing with you many times over the years about the exciting developments at Industry Update.

There has been many highs, some lows and great records broken!

Thanks to your support, Industry Update has become a trusted and reliable source of news and product information about the manufacturing industry.

Industry Update has changed significantly since its inception in June 1995.

This magazine started as an 8-page advertorial product guide and now 18 years on, we are the leading manufacturing publication in Australia.

This 18th birthday edition is especially sweet as this is also the biggest edition that we have ever published!

The Industry Update team is dedicated to producing a first class magazine that has taken the lead by maintaining a strong and informative editorial identity that has made this publication a voice for the manufacturing industry.

Whilst our approach has been to inform, educate and help build manufactures' businesses, we have also taken a strong stand on government policy and how those policies effect manufactures.

Industry Update has been a loud voice on issues such as safety in the workplace and the protection of employers and employees. We continue to address the Fair Work Australia imbalance.

We hope the next Government – whether the Coalition or Labor – moves quickly to address some of the outrageous and draconian elements of Fair Work.

We have seen many innocent employers entangled and crushed in the nasty web of destruction in the name of ‘Fair Work.’

When employees are allowed to tell their boss to 'F' off without consequence and others are allowed to disregard safety policy in spite of the law and employers are forced to keep those people employed, then what is the point of the law!

A dangerous precedent has been set once an employee is allowed to show flagrant disregard of the law but remain in their position.

All this and more has occurred under the Gillard government’s administration.

If all employees showed willful disregard for the law we would have anarchy. Society would not work and the country would be bankrupt!

Please see our special 18th Birthday tribute on page 102.

The Australian Made campaign has been one of this country’s great success stories.

Since the mid-80s the campaign has been urging locals and consumers globally to Buy Australian.

This worthy campaign not only helps to promote local products and companies – it helps to protect jobs.

The strong Australian dollar combined with the significant challenges of soaring energy prices and cheap imports have left many industrial sectors struggling for survival.

The parlous state of manufacturing in Australia was highlighted by the recent decision by Ford Australia to cease local operations – a decision that sent shockwaves through the industry.

Supporting Australian companies and buying Australian made products has never been more critical.

The not-for-profit Australian Made campaign has done an outstanding job to re-enforce this message.

But it operates on a limited budget, with little help from government.

The bulk of its funds are raised through license fees. When Australian companies are able to meet certain criteria, they earn the proud honor

of displaying the famous kangaroo Australian Made symbol.

Incredibly, the federal government provides no funding to assist the Australian Made campaign to spread its core message.

The federal government has always acknowledged the exceptional role played by the Australian Made campaign in promoting local products.

But paying lip service is not enough – it’s time to open the purse strings.

While the government found nearly $150 million to promote Australian tourism in the May budget, it could not scrape any funds together to promote Australian products.

The campaign is not looking for a King’s ransom. They need a miserly $3 million over three years to run strategic programs with local industry groups and conduct effective marketing campaigns globally.

Australian Made is not looking for a government handout – it’s an investment in our future.

More and more Australian companies are now proudly promoting the fact that their products are Australian – it’s time for government to get behind them.

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GREG COMBET – MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION

JOBS PLAN TO GIVE INDUSTRY A MUCH-NEEDED BOOST Earlier this year, the Prime Minister released the Gillard Government’s industry and innovation statement – A Plan for Australian Jobs.

We are making progress on implementing the Plan, taking the first steps to creating tangible benefits for Australian businesses.

It is a plan focussed squarely on creating jobs for Australians. It sets out how we can overcome the challenges of an increasingly competitive global environment and create business success – which is the key to jobs, a strong economy and a thriving society.

Taking action to win jobs at home Our Plan for Australian Jobs has three goals and already we are moving quickly to ensure practical measures are in place.

Firstly, we want to help Australian firms to win more work at home. To ensure this happens, legislation which requires projects worth $500 million or more to

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The legislation also establishes the new Australian Industry Participation Authority which will work with Australian businesses to help them access the big projects and receive the support they need. The new rules could mean an extra $1.6 billion of new work every year for local companies.

Taking action to strengthen manufacturing Secondly, we want to support Australian industry to increase exports and win new business abroad. To do this we are investing $500 million in up to 10 new Industry Innovation Precincts.

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A second manufacturing precinct location, focused on defence industries, will be headquartered in Adelaide.

Up to eight remaining precincts will be determined through a two-stage competitive selection process. Fostering collaboration between research and industry lies at the core of the precincts initiative.

Supporting SMEs Finally, the plan will help Australian business—especially SMEs—to grow and create jobs and turn ideas into commercial outcomes. Amongst other things we will: • Provide $350 million in new funding through the Innovation Investment Fund.

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CHINA CURRENCY DEAL TO BOOST TRADE The recent landmark currency agreement between Australia and China is good news for Australian manufacturers.

Under the agreement, exporters will be able to directly trade the Australian dollar with the yuan and vice versa.

The deal, which was struck during Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s China visit, means the Australian dollar will be the third major currency after the US dollar and Japanese yen to be directly traded in China with the yuan.

The agreement is intended to reduce costs for Australian businesses trading with China.

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The major benefit from direct convertibility of the currencies is a reduction in transaction and hedging costs. It removes the need to involve a third currency (generally the US dollar) in foreign exchange transactions.

In the long term this could result in considerable saving for Australian companies now exporting to China. It also helps to progress Australia’s ambitions to be a regional financial centre.

Ms Gillard says the agreement reflects the rapid growth of bilateral

trade with China and the value of twoway investment.

She said the new measure would further strengthen the economic relationship between Australia and China.

The PM’s announcement follows an agreement between the Reserve Bank and China’s central bank last year for a $30 billion currency swap. It is part of a push by Chinese authorities to develop the renminbi into a regional reserve currency.

Speaking on the ABC’s AM program, Ms Gillard said: “I think that there is every reason to be very optimistic about the way in which we can build for the future.”

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• FEATURE – THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY? IT’S ALL ABOUT WORKING SMARTER, SAYS PROFESSOR ROY GREEN AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS ARE BATTLING STRONGER HEADWINDS THAN EVER BEFORE. THE CONTINUED STRENGTH OF THE AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR, FIERCE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, CHEAP IMPORTS AND A CHRONIC SKILLS SHORTAGE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES NOW FACING INDUSTRY. TO SURVIVE, INDUSTRY MUST NOT ONLY ADAPT, BUT UNDERGO A MAJOR TRANSFORMATION SAYS PROFESSOR ROY GREEN, THE DEAN OF BUSINESS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY.

It’s impossible to know where the Australian dollar is heading, but we should assume it will stay high for a while, says Professor Roy Green.

This means Australian manufacturers are under more pressure than ever before to adapt and become more innovative, he says.

Professor Green, a key member of the federal government’s Manufacturer’s Leaders Group, says there is not much government can do to lower the dollar’s value.

“It is something that could continue into the next few years, so adaption is essential,” he says.

The strong dollar has had a major impact on any companies that are trade exposed.

That includes exporters or companies competing with imports, including large automotive and steel companies.

Professor Green says almost any sector can embrace that innovation message. This includes high-tech areas like medical instruments and low or medium-tech sectors – the bulk of Australian manufacturing.

Australia is not the only country to be affected adversely by high exchange rates.

“There are other countries that have experienced high exchange rates over many years — the Nordic countries, for example, he says.

“They’ve learnt to operate in a high exchange rate environment and a high-wage environment by the way they undertake business and, in particular, by focusing on quality, design, branding, participation in global markets and supply chains.”

And there is no reason why Australia cannot follow this lead. Professor Green says we are already seeing evidence of manufacturers having to change with the times.

He cited family-owned textile manufacturer Textor as a prime example.

The Melbourne-based company has formed a strategic alliance with multi-national personal car giant

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Scientists from the three organizations have been working closely together on the new product, known as 3D UltraAbsorb.

But unfortunately companies like Textor are an exception, rather than the rule, says Professor Green.

To grow, manufacturers must re-position themselves into high value-adding segments of world markets.

“We must ensure we gain a competitive advantage through design, quality, uniqueness and new strategies,” he says.

This is known as Smart Specialisation. “We must identify the key technologies and capabilities where we have existing or a potential competitive advantage and mobilizing resources around those, says Professor Green.

“We shouldn’t try to do everything.”

Professor Green says the proposal to create a number of Industry Innovation Precincts under the government’s $1bn Plan for Australian Jobs is a step in the right direction.

Under the plan, up to 10 Industry Innovation Precincts will be created at a total investment of $500 million.

The precincts will bring industry, firms, research institutions, technology experts and government agencies together.

They will collaborate on creating new business opportunities, deploying technology, R&D, and carrying out industry-led research projects.

Industry and Innovation Minister Greg Combet says the goal is to build more medium-sized Australian firms, which can compete in world markets and sell their goods and services into global supply chains.

Professor Green believes this is the key to future for Australian manufacturers. “At least we now have a commitment to develop deep relationships between

companies, universities and research bodies such as the CSIRO,” he says.

This will create industry clusters focusing on the technologies and capabilities in which Australia excels.

“We have less than 2 percent of the world’s R&D, so we can’t be excellent at everything, says Professor Green.

“But we can pick and choose – and that’s what Smart Specialisation is about. We have to develop innovation eco-systems through a Smart Specialisation strategy and identify the things we do well.”

Professor Green says the automobile industry is a case-in-point of an industry sector in a prime position to “re-invent” itself. “We have huge car-making capabilities … and are one of few countries in the world to have that.

“But if it turns out we cannot make a whole car, it may be more viable in the long-term to become the world’s best manufacturer of a particular component, such as a rear view mirror. Then every car company in the world may want our rear view mirrors.

“Down the track we may add windscreen wipers or another accessory and become part of a global production system.”

Professor Green says government cannot underwrite or subsidise the current activities of automobile manufacturers forever.

“We have to think about the long-term, he says.

“Some (automobile manufacturers) are already divisifying into other areas like defence electronics and aerospace.

“We need to identify areas of activity where we have a long term competitive advantage. We have to become a more specialized player in the global production system.

“If that means we can’t produce whole cars anymore, then so be it.”

Professor Green says a “technology foresight” is long overdue.

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Before establishing Innovation Precincts, the government should identify the enabling technologies and capabilities that will give Australian manufacturers a longterm competitive advantage.

“This should have preceded the Industry Statement,” he says.

Professor Green says obviously Australia’s mining boom will not last forever.

“So beyond the mining boom we have to think: What comes next?”

“Knowledge based products and services are obviously the way to go.

“It will be important to management capability, in particular to engage with creativity and talent in workplaces. This is the key to productivity enhancement and innovation.”

Professor Green says there is one school of thought that Australia should not be involved in manufacturing or try to compete against countries with much cheaper labour and production costs.

“This is very dangerous thinking in my view.”

There are three key reasons why Australia must retain a commitment to manufacturing: • Jobs – Manufacturing creates high quality jobs and is a great source of skills. Manufacturing also has a spinoff effect by providing jobs in other sectors including construction and telecommunications.

• R&D (About one quarter of Australia’s R&D expenditure is in manufacturing) • Current Accounts – without a strong manufacturing sector Australia would have to import more products and services and borrow funds to do so. If we have to borrow “expensively” the consequences are obvious.

But Professor Green remains optimistic for the future.

It’s not all gloom and doom, he says. “Some with niche products and capabilities will survive and do well, others may do less well and indeed may not survive.”

But whether manufacturing can remain successful will depend on the re-positioning,” Professor Green says.

“We’re not a low cost economy anymore. We cannot survive through traditional manaufacturing. We have to do things that are unique … that are specialized and that are successful … based on ingenuity from researchers and education institutions.”

MPS URGED TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING REFORM

Manufacturing Australia (MA), a business coalition of Australia’s biggest manufacturers, has called on senior politicians from all parties to support proposals aimed at boosting industry and creating new jobs.

Newly appointed MA chairperson Sue Morphet recently led a delegation to Canberra earlier this year to meet with senior MPs to unveil the new reform package.

Ms Morphet urged the MPs to commit to working in partnership with the Australian manufacturing sector to address three new pillars of reform that “will make a profound difference to the competitiveness and sustainability of Australian manufacturing in 2013 and beyond.”

“Through smart policy and strategic investments, our sector can in the next decade directly and indirectly create 100,000 new jobs and drive a manufacturing resurgence throughout rural, regional and outer-suburban Australia,” said Ms Morphet.

The Three Pillars of Manufacturing Reform include: 1. Australia’s energy advantage Australia is an energy and resources superpower.

Currently our domestic energy policies largely fail to capitalise on our energy advantage. Unlike countries that identify and exploit their natural advantages, Australia is squandering its own.

MA believes that Australia can seize its energy advantage by: • Creating a domestic gas market that enables valueadding manufacturing alongside gas exports • Ensuring electricity reforms prioritise maintaining Australia’s energy advantage • Making the Renewable Energy Target a percentage, not an absolute number and

• R emoving the disadvantage of introducing a carbon tax that is not consistent with our trading partners.

2. Restoring Fair Trade Australia is a trade orientated economy that has prospered over the last 30 years by pursuing an open trade agenda.

Mismanagement of open trade can easily lead to unintended consequences such as dumping and exclusion of domestic manufacturers from domestic markets. This undermines fairness and limits growth and development in domestic manufacturing.

MA is seeking fair outcomes for trade exposed industries which will operate within World Trade Organisation guidelines and allow Australia’s manufacturing sector to grow.

MA has identified three priority areas for action by Federal and State Governments: • Overhaul coastal shipping regulations to ensure Australian manufacturers are not disadvantaged.

• Strengthen anti-dumping powers to stop predatory dumping and circumvention of dumping duties by foreign importers, address currency manipulation and provide redress against subsidies to foreign manufacturers.

• Strengthen industry participation schemes to remove “gaming” and ensure they meet their intended aim of boosting Australian involvement in major projects.

3. Investing for manufacturing growth To grow Australian manufacturing, two significant obstacles must be overcome. First, industry, governments and communities alike must shift the perception that manufacturing in Australia is a “sunset” industry whose future will be marked by continued decline. Second, government policy settings should recognise and address unfair barriers currently placed on domestic manufacturers.

MA has identified five priority areas for action by

Federal and State Governments: • Maximise competitiveness through investment in infrastructure.

• Promote research and development.

• Strengthen industry-linked training to up-skill Australia’s manufacturing workforce.

• Increase the flexibility of Australian manufacturing workplaces.

• Strengthen regulations that stimulate demand and remove the burden of regulations that do not.

“Manufacturing is the value-adding lifeblood of a balanced Australian economy, said Ms Morphet.

“Through job creation, import replacement and maximising the value of our natural resources, manufacturing delivers tremendous benefits to the nation.

“Through smart policy and strategic investments, our sector can in the next decade directly and indirectly create 100,000 new jobs and drive a manufacturing resurgence throughout rural, regional and outer-suburban Australia,” she said.

Ms Morphet said in the past year, there has been significant progress made on some reforms to support Australia’s manufacturing sector, notably in the antidumping area.

“Manufacturing Australia congratulates those in Government and Opposition parties, as well as wider industry who have helped realise these reforms,” she said.

MA would continue to work with federal and state governments as well as industry to ensure fair and appropriate industry policies and to secure the future of the manufacturing sector.

Sue Morphet was appointed chairwoman of Manufacturing Australia late last year following the retirement of Dick Warburton. Until August last year Ms Morphet was CEO of

“MA is seeking fair outcomes for trade exposed industries which will operate within World Trade Organisation guidelines and allow Australia’s manufacturing sector to grow.”

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FIRST INNOVATION PRECINCT OPENED Industry and Innovation Minister, Greg Combet has opened the headquarters of Australia’s first Industry Innovation Precinct – a key plank in the government’s $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs.

“By bringing together our best research minds and our most innovative businesses, Industry Innovation Precincts will create Australian businesses and industries that can compete on the world stage,” Mr Combet said.

The federal government will invest more than $500 million in establishing Industry Innovation Precincts around Australia. The Precincts bring together industry, companies, universities, research institutions and experts in technology and business.

The Australian Jobs Plan includes the provision of $23 million through

the Industrial Transformation Research Program to fund food industry research.

The Manufacturing Precinct is the first of up to 10 Precincts that will focus on areas of Australian competitive advantage or emerging opportunity.

It will be headquartered in the New Horizons building at the Clayton Campus of Monash University in Melbourne's south east. It will be situated alongside 400 staff from Monash and CSIRO, specialising in research into advanced manufacturing, biological engineering and renewable energy.

The Manufacturing Precinct will operate nationally through a network linking manufacturers and researchers.

It will also have a presence in Adelaide focusing on defence-related manufacturing.

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PACKAGING INDUSTRY HONOURS HIGH ACHIEVERS The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has recognised a number of companies and individuals for their contribution and outstanding achievements in the Australian packaging industry.

More than 250 people attended the 2013 APPMA Awards of Excellence – a highlight of the AUSPACK PLUS packaging show in Sydney last week.

The 2013 Awards are supported by Midway Metals, PKN, Schenker and SMC. The biennial Awards of Excellence are designed to recognise innovative and outstanding packaging and processing solutions, said APPMA chairman Mr Mark Dingley.

“Companies that enter these biennial awards are recognised for their contribution and outstanding achievements against their peers within the wider packaging industry and we encourage everyone to enter,” Mr Dingley said.

Awards categories include Export Achievement Award, Design Achievement Award, Customer Partnership Award, the Imported Equipment Award, Best New Product Award and the APPMA Scholarship.

Award winners included: 2013 APPMA Export Achievement Award JMP Engineering – for its corner board applicator and stretch wrapping system.

The corner board applicator is designed to automatically apply any size corner board, on any size pallet with product, then automatically stretch wrap and top sheet.

2013 APPMA Design Achievement Award Fibre King – for its RPC GS Erector.

The RPC GS Erector is Fibre King’s low cost automation solution for the erecting of Reusable Plastic Crates (RPCs). Its detailed design development

has led to a simpler machine, better matched to customer’s needs, reduced capital cost, improved up time, and resultant increased sales. The RPC GS Erector promotes use of recycled packaging solutions leading to lower environmental impact.

2013 APPMA Customer Partnership Award JMP Engineering – for its automatic palletising and stretch wrapping system designed for Pepsico Group. Some 183 palletising systems have been sold to Pepsico Group to date.

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2013 APPMA Imported Equipment Award JMP Engineering – for its Kawasaki manufacture and supplied robots that are integrated into JMP Engineering turnkey solutions.

2013 APPMA Best New Product Award Machinery Automation & Robotics – for the Singulator.

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MORE SMEs ‘LIKE’ SOCIAL MEDIA A whopping 78 percent of small businesses in Australia are planning to spend more time on social media in the coming 12 months, according to a recent small business survey.

Of those businesses surveyed, as many as 65 percent report that social media has helped their business grow over the past 12 months.

Almost half are using social media to raise brand awareness and source new customers, while 40 percent are using it to generate new sales.

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The survey, conducted by Bibby Financial Services Australia, found that social media is increasingly being used as an extra communication channel to raise small business’ profiles and reach new and existing clients.

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According to the Yellow Pages Social Media Report, June 2012, 83 percent of Australian small business are using Facebook, 27 percent Twitter, 20 percent are on LinkedIn and about 12 percent are using Google Plus or YouTube.

Overall, on average businesses are spending over $3000 a year on their social media presence.

The Bibby Barometer found that the current business climate has encouraged 38 percent of business decision makers to want to take more risks in the coming 12 months. In contrast, only 24 percent are taking fewer risks.

“With optimism on the rise and confidence in sales growth at levels not seen since July 2011, it is not surprising that businesses are using social media to generate new business and raise their profile. We believe small businesses are more willing to think outside the box in terms of promoting themselves and embark on new marketing strategies,” Mr Green said

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His skills in areas such as financial management, product marketing, advertising, training and general management will be of optimal benefit to the company and its customers.

Mr Satterley was the Managing Director, Asia Pacific, at NMHG, where he was instrumental in implementing a strategy for growth across the Asia Pacific region.

Before that appointment he was employed by JLG over a 10-year period in the role of VP. This saw him responsible for managing the strategic direction and the operational and commercial performance of the business across the Asia Pacific region.

He also gained valuable experience through previous roles with Linde Materials Handling, where he was responsible for the sales and associated marketing strategies, as well as Crown, where he administered the restructure of the National rental business.

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GEELONG SMELTER UNDER THREAT US aluminium giant Alcoa has warned it is looking to cut as much as 11 per cent off its global smelting capacity over the next 15 months because of a dramatic fall in prices for the lightweight metal.

The recent announcement has fueled concerns over the future of the ageing Point Henry smelter in Geelong, Victoria.

While Alcoa has made no decision on which of its smelters will be affected by the announcement, Point Henry is one of its worst performers.

The smelter secured a two-year reprieve from closure after receiving government grants in June last year.

Global aluminium prices have slumped by the 33 per cent slump since a peak in 2011.

And the strong Australian dollar has had a major impact on Alcoa’s smelters at Geelong and Portland in western Victoria. But Portland is a more modern operation and is likely to be less affected by the proposed production

cuts, covering 460,000 tonnes of Alcoa's current global output.

In a statement Alcoa said: "The review will include facilities across the Alcoa system and will focus on higher-cost plants and plants that have long-term risk due to factors such as energy costs or regulatory uncertainty."

Alcoa president of primary products Chris Ayers said "persistent weakness" in global aluminium prices had prompted the review. "We need to review every option to maintain Alcoa's competitiveness," he said.

NEW INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PRODUCT RECALLS Two vital new international standards for product safety and recall have been developed to help reduce the risk of consumers being injured by unsafe or dangerous products.

The new standards were prompted by a need to further protect consumers following recent problems with tainted food, drugs, toys and other consumer products.

It was found that design problems, defects and inadequate safety information for consumer products are associated with many injuries.

When incidents occur, the lack of standard product identification and traceability often becomes a limitation for effective corrective action.

The new standards, developed by the International Organisation for Standardization, reflect the growing demand for standards in the field of consumer protection.

The ISO says governments that adopt or reference the standard in their regulation will be in a better position to define which products it should apply to.

The first standard, ISO 10377:2013 Consumer Product Safety – Guidelines for Suppliers, provides universally

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applicable guidance and practical tools to identify, assess, eliminate or reduce potential safety risks before the products enter the market. According to the ISO its use should result in fewer injuries.

It should also increased consumer confidence, provide an benchmark for accessing international markets, supplement existing regulations, offer a systems approach to product safety, level the playing field, educate suppliers and reduce costly product recalls.

The second standard, ISO 10393: 2013 Consumer Product Recall – Guidelines for Suppliers, provides guidance on how to establish, implement and manage a consumer product recall program.

ISO 10393 helps organizations plan and execute timely and cost-effective recall programs. It also assists to minimize legal risks, protect consumers from unsafe or dangerous products, and build customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Mr Steve Hather, Managing Director of RQA Product Risk Institute was an active member of the international working group that developed the new Standard for Product Recall, ISO 10393.

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COALITION IR POLICY ‘SENSIBLE BUT OVERLY CAUTIOUS’ The Federal Opposition has proposed some sensible but overly cautious changes to the Fair Work Act that most employers and employees would support, says the Australian Industry Group.

But there are many other key issues that need to be addressed without delay.

Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said the changes proposed to the laws dealing with right of entry, enterprise bargaining, and greenfields agreements are most welcome and should be supported by all sides of politics.

The AiGroup also welcomed the announcement the Coalition intends to implement many worthwhile recommendations of the Fair Work Act Review, which have not yet been addressed.

"Welcome too are the proposals to restore the powers of the construction industry regulator and to review the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal, said Mr Willox. “In both of these areas, the current laws were implemented in response to union campaigns rather than rigorous policy analysis.”

But the AiGroup has expressed a number of concerns with the policy. This includes: • The commitment not to implement any changes recommended by a proposed Productivity Commission inquiry into the Fair Work Act, until after another Federal Election • The proposed “extremely generous” Paid Parental Leave Scheme which, if funded by business, would impose a significant cost burden on employers and • The fact that the policy does not go far enough in addressing key concerns of industry in areas like the content of bargaining claims, general protections, Individual Flexibility Arrangements and transfer of business.

The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI), the peak body for employers in Victoria, said the Coalition’s “cautious IR policy” is a start to fixing the flawed Fair Work System.

But more changes are required, says VECCI Executive Director of Workplace Relations Richard Clancy.

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“Equally, there are also sensible proposals to prevent industrial action before genuine bargaining has occurred and improve the process for the making of Greenfields Agreements for infrastructure. These will be particularly beneficial in Victoria where the affordability and efficiency of the East-West link project will be fundamental.

“It is also good to see that the Coalition would implement balanced right of entry laws for union officials because amendments currently proposed by the Federal Government would grant unions more unwarranted privileges at the expense of business.”

However Mr Clancy said VECCI is concerned at the Coalition’s “timid” response to the federal government’s proposal to introduce an antibullying jurisdiction at the Fair Work Commission.

“This proposed jurisdiction will invite a flood of bullying claims, seriously impact on employers and raises complexities in relation to the cross-over between federal workplace laws and state OHS legislation,” he said.

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WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE CERTIFIED SAFETY HELMETS

By choosing welding helmets that carry the SAI Global Certification mark showing compliance to an Australian Standard, an end-user is assured the product conforms to the most stringent safety standards.

Importers worldwide complain Australian safety requirements are too tough.

Some manufacturers may claim their welding helmets conform to Australian standards, but that does not necessarily mean the helmets have “certified” standard approvals.

All “certified” helmets have been tested by an accredited testing authority, as recommended by the National Australian Testing Authority (NATA).

Once approved, manufacturers are entitled to display the certification on the product and with product specifications. That means the helmets are certified as safe.

There are three tiers of certification: • By a NATA accredited laboratory • By a supplier

• S elf-certification (In-house product testing – quality control) In all cases, manufacturers must have supporting documentation to prove the product meets recognized Australian safety standards.

Consumers may request to see the documentation before purchasing a product.

Standards Australia is the body responsible for setting Australia’s strict safety standards. A not-for-profit, independent organization, Standards Australia, works closely with industry associations and experts, academics, government agencies, regulators, business representatives and key stakeholders to develop industry standards.

Before being published (by Standards information provider SAI Global) all standards are subjected to a rigorous approval process.

All parties involved must reach consensus. Public comment is also invited.

After considering new standards, Government then determines whether it should be cited within legislation, which compels those affected to conduct their activities in accordance with the standard.

Safety standards relating to welding helmets are not mandated under Australian or New Zealand legislation.

This means the onus is on employers and employees to their personal protection equipment (PPE) meets those standards.

State safety authorities such as Worksafe VIC and Workcover NSW are the bodies responsible for the enforcement of occupational health and safety laws.

Regular inspections are carried out to ensure business owners and employers maintain a safe working environment.

Employers or companies that use equipment that is not Standards approved may be liable for heavy penalties in the event of a workplace accident.

They also run the risk of not being covered by insurance.

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The challenge for a consumer or business is how do you know if a product complies with a mandatory Standard?

Compliance with certain Standards can be mandatory either through commonwealth or state laws or regulations.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), is charged with enforcing requirements of

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Through warranties, “self declarations” or express or implied representations, a manufacturer may claim that its product meets mandatory requirements, without demonstrating any evidence or otherwise substantiating the claims.

Often, it is only once a product fails to perform as expected that the manufacturer may become subject to investigation to determine the validity of these claims.

“Unfortunately, we often encounter a ‘wait and see’ approach that says once a product fails, then that’s when it will be addressed, either through product recalls, bans, litigation or whatever other means,” explains Paul Roberts, the General Manager from SAI Global’s Product Certification Division. “However, for a consumer who is injured, or for a manufacturer, importer or distributor who becomes exposed to recalls, bans, fines or other penalties or court orders, it’s all a bit too late.”

This is where product certification, or third party assessment, comes in. The product certification process involves both assessing the manufacturer’s production systems and facilities and selecting representative samples of finished product for testing by independent suitably accredited testing facilities. Once certified, the manufacturer may be able to display the assessing body’s certification trademark on the products produced, offering objective verification of its compliance.

EMPLOYERS MUST PROTECT THE SAFETY OF WELDERS Under current federal and state WHS laws, the onus is firmly on a business owner or employer to maintain a safe workplace. That means all employers are ultimately responsible for all safety equipment – or lack of it – that is used in the workplace. It’s all about Duty of Care.

It’s a sad fact that many welders are now risking serious injury by using helmets that may not conform to current strict Australian safety standards.

Employers who supply equipment that is not Standards Approved risk heavy penalties. At the same time, an individual is responsible for their own health and well-being, as well as the health of workmates.

Workers have a right to only use safety equipment that is certified to Australian safety standards.

The current standards for welding helmets include: Eye protection: AS/NZS 1338.1 and Face protection: AS/NZS 1337.1 and Filters for eye protectors (against radiation generated in welding and allied operations) AS/NZS 1336.1.

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Workers who do not have access to standards approved equipment are advised to consult with the company’s WHS officers.

Safe Work Australia, an Australian Government statutory agency established in 2009, has a strict Code of Practice relating to welding processes in Australia.

This Code of Practice is approved under Section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

The Code of Practice provides practical guidance for business owners and employers on how to manage health and safety risks associated with welding.

The Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where welding processes are carried out.

It states clearly that employers have a primary duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that workers and other persons “are not exposed to health and safety risks arising from the business.”

The onus is on the employer to eliminate or “minimize” the risks “so far as is reasonably practicable.”

Personal protective equipment (PPE) If personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be used at the workplace, the employer must ensure the equipment is safe. It must be: • Suitable for the nature of the work and any hazard associated with the work • A suitable size and fit and reasonably comfortable for the person wearing it • Maintained, repaired or replaced if needed to minimize risk • Used or worn by a worker (as is reasonably practicable) Safe Work Australia recommends that workers should always have their eyes, face and head protected whenever they are welding.

Eyes, face and head protection includes helmets, goggles, hand shields and protective filters.

PPE should be stored in a clean environment to avoid contamination or damage, or according to instructions provided by the manufacturer.

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CLEAN SWEEP: KARCHER STILL LEADS THE WAY In 1935, Alfred Kärcher developed the first European hot-water, high-pressure cleaner.

Since then, Kärcher has become a household name and diversified its product range to cover every facet of the domestic and professional cleaning markets.

Over the years Kärcher’s engineers have developed products and advanced cleaning systems for every imaginable industry and cleaning requirement.

Dry cleaning In the food industry, hygiene equals safety.

Highly efficient, German-engineered mobile industrial vacuums are certified in accordance with Ex-RL 94/9 EG for all dust classes of Zone 22. Ideal for vacuuming fine particles, broken glass and swarf these machines are hard working, versatile, efficient and resilient.

With special accessories made of heatresistant materials, from the suction nozzle to the filter fleece, ovens can be cleaned in minutes without lengthy cool downs. Ice blasting units clean filling and mixing systems and production lines of stubborn residues such as grease, starches, crustifications or cooking – with no detergents or water.

You name it: Kärcher can provide a vacuum system what will allow uninterrupted production and maximum hygiene.

Wet cleaning Wet cleaning carries inherent risks but using the appropriate hard surface cleaner with a vacuuming system minimises the wet time of any surface.

Any areas in which animal or plant oils and fats are worked with (especially meat) have the strictest requirements when it comes to hygiene and safety.

Stationary high-pressure cleaners are the ultimate in economic efficiency, with

Clean work environment … the Karcher Sweeper KM 130/300

special mobile units designed to provide professional-level pressure and cleaning power over large areas. Kärcher provides blue food-safe high-pressure hoses with an outer layer that does not bleed colour and is resistant to animal grease. Kärcher’s hard surface cleaner for floors and walls achieves 10x the surface cleaning rate compared to high-pressure jets, without risk of contamination due to splashback.

Kärcher scrubber driers are the ultimate hassle-free wet floor cleaning solution; high pressure scrubbers clean the floor while a vacuum sucks up any remaining water and pollutants, leaving the surface dry and ready to walk on, universal, interchangeable heads make the unit adaptable to any surface in minutes.

Hassle free solution …

Scrubber Drier BR 100/250

Maximum hygiene …

Karcher’s Industrial Vacuum IV 60/24-2W

Office cleaning Office spaces present their own unique challenges of textile surfaces with constant traffic and delicate electronics. Kärcher offers an extensive range of dry vacuums, wet and dry vacuums and innovative carpet and steam cleaners of all sizes designed for offices, ensuring a hygienic and safe operating environment for staff.

Outdoor cleaning The outdoor areas of a company are the face of a company, as well as being busy transportation centres. Stopping the dirt at the door is one of the easiest ways to ensure a clean work environment.

High-powered sweepers are areas are an economical way to keep operating

areas and entrances clear of debris, meaning less risk of factory contamination of having dirt tracked into offices. Kärcher sweepers range from manoeuvrable, traction drive walk-behinds to the fully hydraulic ride-on sweepers that can handle large areas with ease.

Countless cleaning tasks – one system As a total cleaning solution provider, Kärcher can provide the single unit as well as specific complete solutions for floors, walls and ceilings as well as machines, tools and vehicles.

This includes: • High pressure cleaners • Water reclamation • Scrubbers and scrubber driers • Wet & dry vacuums • Carpet cleaners • Sweepers and sweeper vacuums • Municipal implement carriers • Drinking water systems solutions • Vehicle cleaning for car, bus and trucks • Industrial vacuums • Parts cleaners • Dry ice blasters • Tank interior cleaning • Work protection • Cleaning agents Karcher Pty Ltd Australia Ph: 03 9765 2305 www.karcher.com.au

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• BUSINESS & FINANCE

FINANCE THE BIGGEST BARRIER TO WINNING TENDERS The inability to secure finance is a significant barrier to SMEs winning tenders in the resources industry, a new report commissioned by Australia’s export credit agency (EFIC), has found.

The survey of 2000 Australian SMEs showed that while resources sector growth has created opportunities for SMEs across the country, obtaining finance, fulfilling lenders’ security requirements and a drawn-out credit process are major impediments to SMEs successfully bidding on resource contracts.

The research also showed that of those SMEs that had secured a tender, 85 per cent required extra finance to win or execute the contract.

Robert Dravers, EFIC Director, SME and Mid-Market, said it was concerning that such a large proportion of SMEs faced financial barriers in securing business opportunities in the resources industry and that they seemed unaware of the finance options available.

“Greater awareness of other financing options, including the support that EFIC can offer onshore contractors assisting in the delivery of an export, is needed in order to ensure that SMEs can take advantage of Australia’s strong resource sector, join the supply chain and potentially take on larger contracts than they would otherwise be able to,” he said.

The survey also showed that networks are vital to securing contracts, with 66 per cent of SMEs finding out about tenders through word-of-mouth.

Mr Dravers said that while winning tenders can be tough, planning, preparation and access to suitable finance in a timely fashion are the keys to success.

Despite the difficulties associated with obtaining finance, the opportunity to join Australia’s resources industry is attracting interest from SMEs nationwide.

“Surprisingly, the research showed that more than two-thirds of SMEs looking for resource sector contracts are based

AUSSIE FIRMS SPREAD WINGS IN MYANMAR AND MEXICO Australian firms have established a sizeable presence in Myanmar and Mexico, says the May edition of EFIC’s newsletter, World Risk Developments.

Democratisation, reform and sanctions-easing have spurred an influx of foreign investment into the Burmese manufacturing and energy sectors, and Australian firms are prominent in the latter.

The newsletter notes that 12 of 59 firms selected for pre-qualification to bid for 18 onshore petroleum blocks are Australian.

Also, Woodside Petroleum has a 40 percent interest in the Daewoo-led consortium developing the offshore Shwe gasfield.

The economy is improving in Mexico as well, says the newsletter, a fact that has just been recognised by ratings agency Fitch, which has given the country a credit rating of BBB+, close to single-A status.

Through its infrastructure and property funds, Macquarie Capital has a substantial investment stake in Mexico, and plans to invest up to US$10

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billion in infrastructure there over the next five years.

In a story on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the newsletter notes calls

by Kofi Annan’s Africa Progress Panel for Australia and other countries to impose stronger disclosure standards on resource companies in Africa to stamp out “opaque concession trading.”

The newsletter also examines last month's factory collapse in Bangladesh and the resulting pressure on fashion retailers, including Australian ones like Woolworths and Wesfarmers, to review their supply arrangements.

Finally, it notes the guarded export optimism in the recent Australian budget papers, compares bond market and credit rating developments in Indonesia and the Philippines, assesses prospects for the new government in Pakistan, and examines severe financial strains upon Egypt's economy.

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) Ph: 02 82735276 www.efic.gov.au

in either NSW or Victoria, even though most projects are in Western Australia or Queensland,” Mr Dravers said.

Other key findings included: The most common areas for SME tendering are services, with only six per cent involved in exploration The average value of contracts tendered for is just under A$1 million Close to a third of SMEs who have not yet been successful in securing a tender said a lack of readiness was a contributing factor to their failure Four out of five of SMEs that have won contracts in the supply chain said they subsequently faced financial constraints, which prevented them from looking for other opportunities or additional contracts.

A full copy of the research report can be downloaded at: www.efic.gov.au\ manufacturingnews.

and insurance solutions to help Australian exporters overcome the financial barriers they face when growing their business overseas.

As the Australian Government’s export credit agency, EFIC helps successful businesses to win, finance and protect export trade or overseas investments when banks are unable to provide full financial support.

EFIC works directly with exporters or with their banks to provide loans, guarantees, bonds and insurance products which can be tailored to meet the needs of both large and small exporters.

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) Ph: 1800 887 588 www.efic.gov.au

* Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides finance

EFIC OPENS EXPORT DOORS FOR LEADING TOOL MAKER If you’re a fast-growing small-to-medium sized exporter ensuring you have enough working capital to keep up with your business growth can be an ongoing challenge.

You may find that you're short of funds to deliver on a large new export contract or you may be winning contracts that means your export business grows faster than expected.

This was the case for Melbournebased specialist manufacturer of CNC tool grinders, ANCA. ANCA designs and manufactures its own software and major components enabling it to provide flexible solutions to customers.

Key industries the company supplies to include tool manufacturers, medical, automotive, electronics, aerospace and woodwork.

ANCA began exporting in 1986 and has won key export awards including the Australian Exporter of the Year and has a range of high-profile customers including Rolls Royce, Johnson & Johnson, Boeing and Sutton Tools.

Upon recently winning a new supply contract with a Chinese global

organisation headquartered in Hong Kong, ANCA needed working capital assistance in order to finance fulfillment of the contract.

Due to the high value of the export contract, ANCA sought the assistance of EFIC to secure finance in order to complete the deal.

As the Australian Government’s export credit agency, EFIC helps Australian-based businesses to win and finance export, offshore investment and onshore export-related opportunities when their bank is unable to provide all the support they need.

We work directly with businesses and their banks to provide loans, guarantees, bonds and insurance products which can be tailored to meet the needs of both large and small enterprises.

EFIC provided ANCA’s bank, HSBC, with a $A4 million Export Working Capital Guarantee (EWCG) to help fund the supply and purchase agreement.

EFIC’s support meant that ANCA was able to finance the new contract in Hong Kong and also secure additional export transactions.

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INDUSTRY GETS A BUDGET BOOST

Treasurer Wayne Swan … cost-cutting

The federal government will introduce a number of key measures to assist manufacturers impacted by tough current economic conditions.

In his budget speech, Treasurer Wayne Swan acknowledged that many smaller businesses are struggling against the high dollar and weak consumer spending.

In a bid to boost jobs and stimulate growth SMEs will have access to an extra $700 million in funding for innovation.

A new venture capital fund, to be known as Venture Australia, will be established to assist budding entrepreneurs and start-up companies. It will provide at least $350 million in taxpayer-backed venture capital funding.

The new fund is designed to encourage innovation and entrepreneurial activity among new small firms.

The fund will act as a ''co-investor'' with the private sector – each dollar it spends must be matched by private investors – so the total funds available to firms will be $700 million.

The new spending on innovation comes after the government controversially curbed tax breaks for research and development by big companies as a way of funding the changes, earlier this year.

As part of the package to boost jobs growth, initially announced in February, the government is also providing $238.4 million to establish a range of industry innovation precincts, designed to help manufacturers.

The centres will help to establish links between businesses, researchers and government agencies, according to the budget papers.

The budget also included measures responding to smaller firms that claim they have been unfairly shut out of the market to supply major mining projects.

Small and medium businesses vying for government services and tenders will receive $29.4 million in assistance under the budget.

Companies building any project worth more than $500 million will have to create plans that describe what steps will be taken to give local companies a chance of winning work.

In a budget, which saw cuts to many major programs, the Enterprise Solutions Program – aimed at helping “innovative” small and medium businesses – is welcome news.

The funding will be provided over five years with $2.3 million available next year, $7.7 million in 2014-2015, $10.2 million in 2015-2016 and $7.5 million in 2016-2017.

Under the program, SMEs will be able to apply for grants of up to $100,000 for feasibility studies and up to $1 million for proof of concept.

The cash is targeted at helping SMEs overcome barriers and become more competitive in bids for government contracts.

But on the downside, the budget provided little in the way of tax breaks for the nation's 3 million small business owners.

The promise to reduce company tax has been firmly put on the backburner.

The budget received mixed reaction from business and industry groups.

"The 2013-14 Budget confirms industry concerns about a slowing economy, said Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox.

And Mr Willox warned the budget may be “too optimistic” about Australia’s growth prospects, our terms of trade, corporate tax receipts and the recovery of housing construction. Mr Willox said the Budget fails to introduce much-needed new measures to boost

investment, innovation, competitiveness and productivity.

"An important positive is that the government is not seeking to further slow the economy in the 2013-14 year with across-the-board corporate tax increases and indiscriminate spending cuts, Mr Willox said. “Difficult cuts in expenditure will be needed even when the underlying economy picks up.”

Mr Willox said key positive measures in the budget for industry included: • Important infrastructure investments that will lift capacity and productivity • Increasing the flexibility of apprenticeships and aligning the apprenticeship system more closely to industry needs • The Skills Connect initiative aimed at helping businesses meet their training needs; • Maintaining the immigration intake at 190,000; and • Bringing forward expenditure under the Clean Technology Investment Fund to help businesses invest in energy efficiency and low-emissions processes.

"While this Budget does little immediate harm, it doesn’t provide sufficient confidence in the medium-term path back to surplus and leaves fundamental economic questions unanswered," Mr Willox said.

In his budget-in-reply speech Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has pledged a number of measures designed in assist small business.

A Coalition government would delay a hike in the superannuation guarantee by two years to bankroll the retention of tax cuts and pension and benefit increases linked to Labor's carbon pricing regime.

He also repeated promises to abolish the carbon and mining taxes.

"The carbon tax will go but no one's personal tax will increase and no one's fortnightly pension or benefit will reduce," Mr Abbott said.

Mr Abbott also repeated Coalition promises to cut business red tape and set up a commission of audit.

“SMEs will have access to an additional $700m in funding.”

IT’S NOT JUST MINERS THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM THE RESOURCE INDUSTRY

DOWNLOAD OUR EXCLUSIVE REPORT AT EFIC.GOV.AU/MANUFACTURERS TO FIND OUT MORE

There are plenty of opportunities for manufacturing companies that supply goods and services to resource projects. Find out more by downloading EFIC’s exclusive report at efic.gov.au/manufacturers

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VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION TICKS ALL THE BOXES VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION IS BEING INCREASINGLY RECOGNISED GLOBALLY AS A PROVEN AND RELIABLE TECHNOLOGY, CAPABLE OF REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CARBON EMISSIONS WITHOUT AFFECTING SITE OPERATIONS. HOWEVER, ACCORDING TO SAM CZYCZELIS, GENERAL MANAGER OF POWERSTAR AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN COMPANIES ARE A BIT SLOW ON THE UPTAKE OF THIS TECHNOLOGY ...

Voltage optimisation is a highly effective energy saving technique and has an excellent payback period.

The technology has a significant impact on the amount of energy used because it brings the voltage supplied by the grid in line with what is actually required.

Australia has a particular problem with over-voltage and voltage optimisation is emerging as a solution that ticks lots of boxes, including, importantly, meeting CO2 reductions.

The statutory electricity supply range for Australia is 230V +10% to -6%, which means that electricity suppliers are required to provide a voltage level that is between 253V and 216V. Therefore, the supplier will distribute electricity at 253V and the voltage decreases over distance. On average, is it received from the grid at 242V. Given that most electrical equipment manufactured for Australia is designed to work most efficiently at 220V to 230V, any incoming power that is higher than this level is wasted energy and means companies are paying for power that is not required and not used.

Voltage optimisation works best on inductive loads — motors and lighting for example — and significant savings can be achieved on motors in particular, especially

if these are not loaded at 100 per cent of their capacity for 100 per cent of the time.

The Powerstar voltage optimisation unit is a highly efficient, patented triple wound transformer that is designed to correct the over-voltage by bringing it in line with the actual needs of the equipment on site.

The system effectively reduces the voltage to an optimum level whereby all the equipment operates correctly but consumes less power in the process. In addition, the Powerstar unit also offers improvement in power quality by balancing phase voltages, cancelling damaging harmonics and transients from the electricity supply and reducing the reactive power, hence improving power factor.

Over-voltage means that energy consumption is not only higher, but as a result, the lifespan of equipment is shortened. Installing a Powerstar voltage optimisation unit leads to reduced maintenance costs as less demand is placed on electrical equipment.

The technology presents an excellent opportunity for savings Generally, voltage optimisers will deliver between 12-15 per cent savings. However, the most efficient solutions can save up to 26 per cent of total electricity

ENERGY SAVING POWERSTAR SYSTEM ON RISE IN AUSTRALIA

Power stars …

Sam Czyczelis (left) and Arthur Savidis at the company's new office in Melbourne

EMSc (Australia) Pty Ltd, the Australianbased subsidiary of UK-based EMSc, has established a new office in Melbourne to meet the growing demand for its marketleading Powerstar voltage optimisation system in Australia.

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This follows the overwhelming success Powerstar has achieved in Australia over the past few years through direct and indirect representation.

Powerstar is a unique triple wound voltage optimisation system that

consumption and related CO2 emissions without compromising the supply to electrical equipment.

One Powerstar user in Australia, Swire Cold Storage in Melbourne's west, achieved monetary savings of 13-14 per cent per annum and a reduction in CO2 of 490 tonnes.

Thanks to advances in voltage optimisation technology, almost any site – including those with older transformers, those where physical space restrictions previously made voltage optimisation installations difficult to implement, and new builds — can benefit from voltage optimisation today.

But while virtually any site stands to gain by reducing and controlling its voltage, savings will be determined by the type of system used as well as site specifications. This is where choosing the right supplier and solution is essential.

To ensure optimum savings and performance, a comprehensive analysis of a site’s power conditions should be completed before installation. As each building is different, with its own unique infrastructure and specific load requirements, a voltage optimisation strategy should be customised to ensure that savings are maximised.

systematically reduces a site's voltage to correct operational level and cleans the supply to reduce electricity consumption and improve a company’s carbon footprint.

Offering both electronic-dynamic (MAX versions) and fixed optimisation solutions, Powerstar is the only voltage optimisation system in the world with a patent on its design, and offers clients guaranteed savings and average payback periods of just 3-5 years.

As part of its expansion strategy, the company is looking at establishing partnerships with a number of energy consultants and third party distributors to help promote and sell Powerstar. The company will be exhibiting at the All-Energy Australia event from October 9-10.

Former Swire Cold Storage executive Sam Czyczelis has been appointed general manager of the Australian operation.

Swire Cold Storage has installed 10 Powerstar units across the country with sizes from 575 kVA to 1500 kVA to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Moneysaver … the internals of a Powerstar voltage optimisation unit

The importance of installing a tailored, engineered solution cannot be emphasised enough — a genuine, dynamic voltage optimisation solution supplied by an experienced and reputable company will not only maximise energy savings and carbon reductions, but will also ensure that equipment will operate as efficiently as possible at all times, that the lifetime of equipment will be maximised, and that maintenance costs will be significantly reduced.

Mr Arthur Savidis has been appointed sales engineer and will oversee Powerstar's installations into premises such as government buildings, education facilities, hotels, recreation and sporting clubs, cold storage/refrigerated sites, manufacturers, retailers and supermarkets.

In Australia Powerstar is used by several major companies including Coles Supermarkets, Coles Express, numerous councils and many other small and large power users amongst our client base.

Powerstar has been fully designed and manufactured in the UK for over 10 years and has been granted the renowned Made In Sheffield accolade in acknowledgement of the manufacturing quality.

Along with Australia, Powerstar is exported to around 20 countries including South Africa, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Spain and Poland.

Powerstar Ph: 1300 659 463 www.powerstar.au.com

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NEW FLIR SECURITY SYSTEM SLASHES POWER BILLS As power costs continue to soar, virtual perimeter alert systems could provide substantial savings for industrial property owners.

Power prices are tipped to rise by up to 40 percent in the next 12 months, which will have a major impact on the manufacturing sector.

Virtual perimeter alert systems, which require much less artificial light, are increasingly being considered to reduce power bills without compromising safety and security.

FLIR Systems Thermal Fence is a fully integrated virtual perimeter alert system using thermal security cameras for simultaneous threat detection and assessment.

The turnkey system is a unique combination of thermal security cameras, video analytics software and other intrusion detection sensors for integrating and displaying the status and feedback from all of your perimeter security sensors on one convenient display.

This potent combination of FLIR’s thermal security cameras and the FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) software provides automated perimeter approach surveillance, intrusion detection and alert capabilities for every perimeter security application including critical infrastructure,

petro-chemical facilities, ports, prisons, commercial campuses and residential installations.

Thermal security cameras make pictures from heat not light, so they can see clearly in total darkness and through smoke, dust and light fog. They allow you to see more and see farther than any other night vision technology on the market today, and even see clearly in blinding sunlight.

In its simplest form, a Thermal Fence could be a single thermal security camera and a box of FLIR Sensor Manager software.

With these simple components, you can establish a virtual perimeter, create customized alarms and tripwires to alert you instantly to potential intrusions.

Or it can be as complex as it needs to be for a seamless, layered perimeter defence system integrating multiple thermal imaging cameras, CCTV cameras and non-video alarm sensors like shaker fences and RFIDs on your existing IP network.

FLIR has also introduced Raven – a free web-based tool using Google Maps that allows you to design your entire security application and camera layout using the FLIR Raven Site Planning Tool.

Raven is an interactive thermal security site planning tool for FLIR security and

Easy to install … the FLIR Raven Site Planning Tool

surveillance thermal imaging cameras. It can handle up to 50 cameras at a time and conveniently displays both range and location for each camera specified. Using Raven, you can choose from a complete list of all thermal imaging cameras currently available in the FLIR security and border security product range.

It will show you the area of detection coverage, allowing you to plan which cameras you need to have installed and

where. It is now very easy to quickly determine areas of vulnerability within your security network.

A Raven user’s guide is available online at www.raven.flirops.com Raven is available free of charge via the FLIR website.

FLIR SYSTEMS Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 1300 729 987 www.flir.com.au

CARBON PRICE REVENUE HELPS ‘ICE’ ENERGY COSTS Revenue from the carbon price will help Adelaide’s largest ice manufacturer, Adelaide Ice Services, to reduce energy costs by up to $20,000 a year.

The company had been awarded a grant of almost $90,000 from the carbon price funded Clean Technology

Food and Foundries Program to install a 87.5Kw photovoltaic solar system at its ice manufacturing plant in Regency Park.

Industry and Innovation Minister Greg Combet said: “The Gillard Government is committed to a strong manufacturing industry and we are working with the

sectorto find ways to improve production processes and reduce emissions.”

“Labor has committed a billion dollars through the Clean Technology Investment Programs to work with industry to help reduce energy costs, reduce emissions and improve competitiveness.”

The Clean Technology Investment Programs complements the Government’s $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs designed to assist the manufacturing sector deal with the challenges of a high Australian dollar and increased competition from overseas.

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Compare these Blowoffs

Facts about Blowers

There are a variety of ways to blow the water from the bottles shown in the photo below, but which method is best? To decide, we ran a comparison test on the same application using four different blowoff methods: drilled pipe, flat air nozzles, Super Air Knife™ (each using compressed air as a power source), and a blower supplied air knife (using an electric motor as a power source). Each system consisted of two twelve inch long air knives. The following comparison proves that the EXAIR Super Air Knife is the best choice for your blowoff, cooling or drying application.

Energy conscious plants might think a blower to be a better choice due to its slightly lower electrical consumption compared to a compressor. In reality, a blower is an expensive capital expenditure that requires frequent downtime and costly maintenance of filters, belts and bearings.

The goal for each of the blowoff choices was to use the least amount of air possible to get the job done (lowest energy and noise level). The compressed air pressure required was 60 PSIG which provided adequate velocity to blow the water off. The blower used had a ten horsepower motor and was a centrifugal type blower at 18,000 RPM. The table at the bottom of the page summarizes the overall performance. Since your actual part may have an odd configuration, holes or sharp edges, we took sound level measurements in free air (no impinging surface).

Blower Air Knife

Drilled Pipe This common blowoff is very inexpensive and easy to make. For this test, we used (2) drilled pipes, each with (25) 1/16” diameter holes on 1/2” centers. As shown in the test results below, the drilled pipe performed poorly. The initial cost of the drilled pipe is overshadowed by its high energy use. The holes are easily blocked and the noise level is excessive – both of which violate OSHA requirements.

Velocity across the entire length was very inconsistent with spikes of air and numerous dead spots.

The blower proved to be an expensive, noisy option. As noted below, the purchase price is high. Operating costwas considerably lower than the drilled pipe and flat air nozzle, but was comparable to EXAIR’s Super Air Knife. The large blower with its two 3” (8cm) diameter hoses requires significant mounting space compared to the others. Noise level was high at 90 dBA. There was no option for cycling it on and off to conserve energy like the other blowoffs. Costly bearing and filter maintenance along with downtime were also negative factors.

Flat Air Nozzles

EXAIR Super Air Knife

As shown below, this inexpensive air nozzle was the worst performer. It is available in plastic, aluminum and stainless steel from several manufacturers.

The flat air nozzle provides some entrainment, but suffers from many of the same problems as the drilled pipe.

Operating cost and noise level are both high. Some manufacturers offer flat air nozzles where the holes can be blocked – an OSHA violation. Velocity was inconsistent with spikes of air.

The Super Air Knife did an exceptional job of removing the moisture on one pass due to the uniformity of the laminar airflow. The sound level was extremely low. For this application, energy use was slightly higher than the blower but can be less than the blower if cycling on and off is possible. Safe operation is not an issue since the Super Air Knife can not be dead-ended. Maintenance costs are low since there are no moving parts to wear out.

Here are some important facts: • Filters must be replaced every one to three months.

• Belts must be replaced every three to six months.

• Typical bearing replacement is at least once a year at a cost near $1000.

• Blower bearings wear out quickly due to the high speeds (17-20,000 RPM) required to generate effective airflows.

• Poorly designed seals that allow dirt and moisture infiltration and environments above 125°F decrease the one year bearing life.

• Many bearings can not be replaced in the field, resulting in downtime to send the assembly back to the manufacturer.

• Blowers take up a lot of space and often produce sound levels that exceed OSHA noise level exposure requirements. Air volume and velocity are often difficult to control since mechanical adjustments are required.

To discuss an application, contact:

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HERE’S AN EFFICIENT WAY TO KEEP YOUR COOL From inception to completion, all Big Ass Fans are designed, engineered, constructed, tested, re-tested, re-constructed, reengineered and re-designed – until they get it right. Needless to say, they're not sitting on their asses.

Behind the funny name, Big Ass is serious when it comes to designing fans.

With a talented, dedicated engineering team they are big fan experts.

Big Ass fans are designed and engineered to move large volumes of air in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible.

With more than 65,000 fans worldwide for a myriad of applications, Big Ass Fans has a solution for every air movement need.

The Powerfoil X2.0 Plus, 7.3m in diameter, features a patented aerofoil system, including 10 hybrid aerofoils and winglets that alters the direction of the airflow.

The plus hybrid aerofoil creates deeper jets of air, moves air over and around obstructions resulting in more air

over a significantly larger area than any fan on the market.

This unique aerodynamic aerofoil and winglet design enhances both energy efficiency and airflow by eliminating turbulent airflow at the aerofoil tips.

DecoPac, an industry leader in the cake decorating business for over 90 years, is one of many Australian companies using Big Ass fans with outstanding results.

DecoPac employees needed relief from the unbearable summer heat in the company’s manufacturing and warehouse facility.

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DecoPac employees now enjoy a safer work environment with less noise and are more comfortable thanks to the multiple air turnovers each hour from their new fans.

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A FLIR A65, A35, A15 or A5 is the perfect solution for such applications, and with features and functions designed to make it the natural choice for anyone who uses PC software to solve problems.

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ENERGY SAVING DOWNLIGHTS FROM TENROD LED lighting is a source of lighting that can deliver energy savings to the Australian manufacturing industry.

LED lighting specialist Tenrod has recently launched its AdvanQuez DLMM series of downlights to complement its extensive range.

The DLMM series is built with Philips’ LED Downlight Module Integrated Systems with a special versatility for customization.

This series will have a lumen efficiency of 77 lm/W (series average) as compared

to CFL lamp sources, which have a typical lumen efficiency of 50 lm/W. With a L70B50 life rating of 25,000 hour, these luminaires will provide longer lasting and lower maintenance lighting solutions. They are ideal for retail, office, public and hospitality installations.

The new series provides energy efficient alternatives to 18W, 26W and 2X18W CFLs. They cover main downlight applications colour temperatures (3000K, 4000K, 5000K) with superb colour consistencies.

And they have a CRI of 80 and outputs of 1100 and 2000 lumens, delivering greater savings compared to CFL systems.

Most importantly, the modular structure provides great flexibility.

With LED downlights you have a large range of options in relation to design, optics, light quality and thermal management.

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NHP’S STRONG FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY NHP is a leading Australian electrical engineering company committed to understanding and minimising any adverse impacts its operations and products have on the environment.

With a strong focus on sustainability, NHP has implemented a range of energy efficient initiatives, including the development of a fully functional Sustainability Centre.

This not only brings benefits to the company, but also to stakeholders – and most importantly, the environment.

NHP are leaders in providing alternative energy solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial applications.

NHP has forged valuable partnerships in the food and beverage industry to deliver sustainable solutions and provide integrated solutions.

Put simply, NHP has a reputation as company that is “easy to do business with.”

NHP has the knowledge and expertise to assist companies in all aspects of the Food and Beverage process application.

Its quality network of global supply partners, including leading automation supplier Rockwell Automation, ensures it can provide solutions for a wide range of manufacturing processes. This includes

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SUPPORTING CLEAN, GREEN BUSINESSES Energy efficiency in manufacturing is not just about reducing carbon emissions. It is about improving what we make and how we make it through supporting new products, processes and skills, and building relationships with research, education and training providers.

An innovative manufacturing industry is essential to a sustainable Australia.

That means working with industry to turn necessity into opportunity, by becoming energy efficient, reducing consumption and cutting costs, while improving jobs, global competitiveness and the way work is organised. In short, energy efficiency is an opportunity for manufacturers to strengthen their business and gain a competitive advantage as Australia and the world moves to reduce carbon emissions.

Enterprise Connect, a federal government initiative backed by industry, offers comprehensive advice and support to eligible Australian businesses to help them transform and reach their full potential.

How can Enterprise Connect help you?

Enterprise Connect understands that success in manufacturing has a lot to do with making powerful connections and getting the right advice.

Eligible businesses can access Enterprise Connect services which link businesses to new ideas, technologies and markets through the Clean Technology Innovation Centre.

Enterprise Connect’s Clean Technology Innovation Centre assists businesses involved in: • Renewable energy generation • Commercial and industrial water, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, solar hot water, and desalination or water efficiency • Energy efficiency and • Waste management, recycling, environmental assessment and monitoring or remediation.

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• R eview business strategy and operations • Identify strengths and opportunities, including benchmarking against best practice • Assess potential areas for growth and improvement and • Access world-class business tools, processes and technology.

Tailored Advisory Service funding is available to businesses to implement recommendations flowing from the Business Review and Enterprise Connect Business Advisers can provide connections to researchers, industry associations, training and other sources of funding and advice.

One Australian business that has put Enterprise Connect advice into action is Simons Green Energy.

In an increasingly low-carbon economy, Derek Simons, Chief Executive Officer of Simons Green Energy, wanted to capitalise on this market opportunity.

Specialising in cogeneration and trigeneration technology systems, Simons Green Energy was well placed to enter the market.

“The business’ cogeneration and trigeneration systems were highly competitive in quality, efficiency and price, however, an emerging issue was poor market awareness and understanding about the technology,” explained Derek.

“Cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) technology converts gas into both electricity and heat in a single process at the point of use. Cogeneration produces the best results in applications that have a constant and substantial heating and/or cooling load, such as aquatic centres, data centres, hospitals and commercial office buildings.”

“Trigeneration is a combination of the cogeneration system and an absorption chiller. It is the simultaneous conversion of a fuel into three useful energy products – heat, power and cooling. These systems can be utilised for commercial, industrial, rural & agricultural application.”

Simons Green Energy needed a business plan, new sales and financial

management systems, specialised staff and a new marketing approach.

The company approached Enterprise Connect Business Adviser, John Keegan, who conducted a high level and independent Business Review.

“The business had great potential but like most medium sized businesses, the tight budget was limiting its capability to expand,” John explained.

John advised the business take advantage of Enterprise Connect’s Tailored Advisory Service (TAS) to assist in the execution of the Business Review recommendations.

Simons Green Energy successfully applied for a TAS grant to develop a clear business plan and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy. The grant also assisted the business to focus its efforts on more attractive target markets and deliver a message of energy efficiency and sustainability.

“The cogeneration market is still in its early stages in Australia. We had to focus on specific target markets such as manufacturing, clubs, aquatic centres and hotels,” Derek explained.

“In the manufacturing sector it became obvious we needed to capture attention, introduce new concepts in power generation, and demonstrate compelling financial benefits.”

This strategy has paid dividends. Simons Green Energy has grown its revenue fivefold over the past 12 months and has increased its sales pipeline dramatically.

Awareness of the Simons Green Energy brand name is now gaining traction and the business is increasingly recognised as an expert in cogeneration and trigeneration.

Simons Green Energy is now working on a joint project with Enterprise Connect to deliver a series of educational seminars aimed at educating industry on cogeneration and trigeneration.

Enterprise Connect Ph: 131 791 www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au

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NEW LED STANDARDS A BRIGHT MOVE FOR ALL The number of new LED lighting products coming on the market is rapidly increasing.

New standards have recently been introduced that provide a level playing field for manufacturers and consumers.

According to industry leaders they will provide confidence for customers who previously faced inconsistent product claims based on no common set of rules.

According to Grant Amor, director of respected LED manufacturer and supplier Aqualuma the new standards for the measurement and projection of LED lifetime will change the game.

“Contrary to what you may have been told LEDs don’t last 100,000 hours across the board,” Amor warns consumers.

With the establishment of a new IES standard, known as TM-21, the industry has taken another big step towards one consistent and reliable model for LED lifetime calculation.

LM-80, is the IES-approved method of measuring the lumen maintenance of LED packages.

Lumen maintenance refers to the number of hours that a light source remains “useful” before its output diminishes to 70 percent.

The creation of the LM-80 standard ensured that manufacturers were testing for lumen maintenance in a consistent fashion – requiring a minimum of 6,000 hours of testing at various temperatures.

The lumen maintenance measurement, known as L70, would then be extrapolated from these test results.

However, before the arrival of TM21, there was no standard basis for the extrapolation, and calculations varied from one manufacturer to another.

The TM-21 standard picks up where LM-80 left off. As LEDs are capable of lifetimes well beyond 6,000 hours, TM-21 creates a standard way to use LM-80 data to make consistent lifetime projections beyond the testing period.

While these industry standards will provide tremendous help, says Amor, there are other factors that must be

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considered when estimating the lifetime of LED fixtures – vs. the LED packages or modules alone.

“The design of the fixture is critical, he says. “From thermal management optic’s and drivers, in addition to the fixture’s intended application and operating environment.”

Using LM80 and TM-21 data and doing testing of the complete lighting system determining the LED junction temperature and drive current it is possible to estimate the L 70 Lumen maintenance well beyond the test period.

The efficacy of the complete fitting must also be taken into account, says Amor.

“This is measured in Lumens Per Watt and should include all losses from drivers and optics – not just the LED,” he says.

The bottom line is when it comes to LED lighting do your homework and know your manufacturer, says Amor.

“Ask about their testing practices and adherence to standards, he says.

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HOW TO BEAT RISING ENERGY COSTS With the continued rise in energy costs impacting businesses across Australia, investing in energy efficiency makes more sense than ever.

Energy is a significant controllable cost for every manufacturing business and the more energy you save in your business the more profitable you can be.

Energy efficient lighting is an obvious starting point for businesses looking to reduce energy consumption and demand across their business.

Return on investments can be attractive, energy savings can be significant and lighting, while a critical “hygiene” factor, is a reliable and easily quantifiable investment.

Since the 90s there has been a slow uptake in increasing lighting energy efficiency, which has been driven by environmental awareness and the opportunity to improve the lighting experience.

Energy Action, a leading independent energy management company, says with soaring energy prices it is vital for businesses to urgently implement lighting solutions.

“Energy efficient lighting is increasingly being sold as a commodity product, but quite rightly, the lighting experience is a sensitive issue for many buyers, said Ed Hanna, director of sustainability at Energy Action.

“Industrial and manufacturing plants historically have been illuminated by mercury vapour and metal halide lights, Mr Hanna says. “By comparison to modern alternatives, these are an expensive option to operate when it comes to lighting factory floors.

Lighting is an essential need for all businesses, and any decreases in quality, reliability, safety, or the look and feel of lighting can have a significant bearing on core operations.

In recent years, the development of induction and LED lighting can now provide a real opportunity for businesses to move towards a more efficient lighting strategy.”

Energy Action offers five tips for the manufacturing industry looking to retrofit energy efficient lighting: 1. Examine your options before you commit to a technology Lighting and control technologies are dynamic, and are evolving quickly.

Assessing the market can be time consuming and complex. Think about what is best for your company in the long term.

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2. Consider the needs of all stakeholders Lighting levels, beam angles and colours will determine your stakeholders’ lighting experience. Make sure that you are aware that interior lighting for retail and commercial purposes comes in a range of light levels, colour spectrums and output shapes for different purposes.

3. Invest in lighting controls Occupancy sensors and daylight sensors can lower your energy bills, particularly in low traffic areas such as stairwells, meeting rooms, utility rooms and car parks. Intuitive and locally controlled lights are becoming increasingly cost effective for these environments. Use flexible lighting solutions in areas that are not constantly in use, e.g. shift work. Most current energy efficient alternatives allow you to dim or turn off areas when not in use, without worrying about long warm up times.

4. Make informed decisions when choosing suppliers Choose your suppliers and installers on recommendation referrals, experience and reputation, as well as price. Always check your warranties, lead times and service expectations before you place an order. If you can’t find a lighting salesman you trust, get a lighting market consultant to guide you.

5. Have light intensity that suits each individual work area’s needs Optimising energy efficiency means delivering the right amount of light to the workspace. You can do this through the right combination of fittings, lamps and controls.

Taking all of these into consideration will ensure that your lighting strategy will successfully reduce energy use, lower energy bills and reduce the carbon intensity of the business.

Energy Action (02) 9633 6400 www.energyaction.com.au

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YOUR WEBSITE ALMOST CERTAINLY SUCKS

By Mitchell Mackey

Despite the dollars invested, resources allocated, technologies deployed, agencies engaged, collective ambition and ego, it is highly unlikely that your website is delivering value for your customers, company and its stakeholders.

Since 1999 Forrester Research has used its Website User Experience Review methodology to evaluate user experience across more than 1500 web sites, spanning geographies in both the B2C and B2B worlds.

The vast majority of sites, representing big and small companies across all industries, have failed and continue to fail to score passing grades.

Check out the chart below: Only 45 sites have recorded passing scores of 25+ – that is 3 per cent of the 1500 total.

Unfortunately basic design flaws are costing companies serious dollars and damaging their brands.

Here are the top five problem issues: • Is text legible?

• Are task flows for the specified user goals efficient?

• Does the site present privacy and security policies in context?

• Do layouts use space effectively?

• Is the content that’s required to support the specified user goals available where needed?

Now in its 8th iteration, the methodology is an expert or heuristic review that involves three steps.

• Identify target users and describe typical scenarios or use cases • Attempt to accomplish their goals (e.g. buy a specific product, download relevant content or research and apply for an account, etc).

• Highlight user experience flaws based on compliance with 25 criteria across four categories: value, navigation,

presentation and trust. A score of -2 (severe failure), -1 (fail), +1 (pass) or +2 (best practice) is assigned to each criterion.

Forrester’s advice is not rocket science.

It applies both to big corporate enterprise sites and small companies.

A big corporate budget is no guarantee of success.

“Fix the problems on your site that prevent users from accomplishing their goals and reap the business rewards.”

Forester analyst Adele Sage says there is “no good reason for a bad user experience”.

“We see the same problems repeated over and over again, year after year, across the sites that we review,” Adele says.

“Site owners don’t need any new advice because many of you are still making the same web design mistakes you’ve been making for years.”

Adele says that: “the recurring problems that we find in Website User Experience Reviews can be categorized into three distinct varieties of design challenges:” • Problems for which solutions are readily available. Most common design flaws are well understood foundational elements, such as text legibility issues.

• Problems that can be consistently solved with the right methodologies.

The right information architecture depends on what information is being architected and for whom, but even those specific problems may be site unique, human-factors specialist have developed standard methods for resolving them with a high degree of certainty. Design Personas, based on ethnographic research with target users, can guide design decision making to make sure that the content and functionality

Distribution of 1,500 Website User Experience Review Scores

users need is available where they need it.

• Problems that require innovation.

Guidelines and methodologies can help fix most design flaws, but Forrester recommends that you need to differentiate your web experience by following the three principles of what the company calls “emotional experience design. Address customers’ real goals, develop a coherent personality, and engage a mix of senses.

Forrester recommends four steps: • Step 1: Describe three explicit user descriptions and goals for your site.

• Step 2: Attempt to accomplish those goals (e.g. find the right product and information).

• Step 3: Armed with your hit list of flaws that need addressing, fix them If you have the budget, you should also invest in usability lab testing, focus groups, surveys and, of course, be consistently acting on the insight your analytics tool is serving up.

If you're confident your site is one of Forrester's three per cent that doesn't "suck" (or perhaps you don't agree that most sites perform poorly), then you definitely need to be stress testing your faith by committing to a user-centric quality assurance process that goes beyond conventional website analytics that tell you where you have problems but not why.

So, stop making excuses for usability problems. Indeed, what's holding you back

from taking practical measures? Could it be that in-house dysfunction is the root cause, inhibiting companies and their brands from engineering and maintaining sites that deliver value?

Nothing advertises internal adhocracy better than a company's digital presence (not only the web site, but the mobile edition, social capabilities and the crosschannel baton changes, etc). Just look at how many big brand Australian sites failed to deliver during the Click Frenzy campaign last year.

As Rackspace's Mark Randall has asserted those sites did not have the capacity to handle the predictable traffic spike. The ones with “home-made” inhouse solutions were doomed from the get go; as were those who were not monitoring what was happening to their infrastructure. Even many of those that were monitoring were unable to automatically scale up. Again, none of this is rocket science.

No matter if yours is a big or small company, challenge any dysfunction and get your site right.

For more insight into the fastchanging world of marketing, subscribe to Mitchell’s blog Disrupting the Marketing Game at: www.mitchellmackey. com.au * Mitchell Mackey is Marketing Manager (AsiaPacific) for Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions

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CHEMICAL SPILLS: DO YOU HAVE A VIABLE RESPONSE PLAN IN PLACE? By law, employers are responsible for controlling all risks to health and safety in their workplace.This includes hazardous substances that have the potential to harm workers’ health.

Unsafe use and handling of hazardous substances can cause cancer, skin disease, poisoning and respiratory illness.

An estimated 25 per cent of employees in the manufacturing sector regularly use hazardous substances such as chemicals, flammable liquids and gases in their work.

They can be solids, liquids or gases, and when used in the workplace, they are often in the form of fumes, dusts, mists and vapours.

And according to Worksafe Victoria there are more than 40,000 chemicals approved for use in Australia.

Many of them are in everyday products found in households and workplaces, including those used to clean pools, colour hair or fertilise soil.

Hazardous substances can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin and can cause both immediate and long-term health problems, including:

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Poisoning Irritation Chemical burns Cancer Birth defects They can also cause diseases of certain organs such as the skin, lungs, liver, kidneys and nervous system.

What determines the level of risk?

The level of risk depends on: • The substance (i.e. form, concentration, toxicity, health effects, physical and chemical properties) • The nature of the work (i.e. how the substance is used or handled, quantities, routes of exposure etc) Employers are obliged under the OHS Act to make their workplace safe.

They must also eliminate any risks associated with hazardous substances in their workplace.

If it’s not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk, they must reduce the risk, as far as reasonably practicable, by: • Using a less hazardous substance or a safer form of the substance, or

• Isolating employees from exposure, or • Using engineering controls.

You must review (and, where necessary, revise) your risk controls if things change and there is likely to be an increase in the health risk.

Employers have a duty to consult employees and health and safety representatives when identifying hazards and deciding on control measures.

Regulations in all states impose obligations on manufacturers and importers of hazardous substances who supply them for use in a workplace.

Employers must control any risks at their workplace associated with hazardous substances (and certain substances that are produced or generated from non-

GLOBAL SPILL CONTROL STANDS FOR RELIABILTY Timely and reliable supply of materials and parts is critical to the bottom line of all businesses.

Unreliable supply of critical products can affect your ability to supply your customers and can cause significant cost blowouts if you are a manufacturer.

Slow or non-supply of environmental protection equipment can also cause significant problems for your business.

An audit failure can be personally embarrassing for those responsible and even worse the clean-up costs and fines associated with accidental spills can destroy a company’s annual profit in a matter of hours and your job prospects. Rapid accessibility to spill control and clean-up equipment is an important part of a company’s duty of care to their employees and the environment.

If a company handles, stores or transports liquids of any kind it is also has an obligation to be compliant with federal and state regulations.

Global Spill Control recognises the significance of supply. This Melbourne-based company is continuously striving to better serve its customers and partners by timely and reliable provision of land and marine spill control and clean-up equipment.

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placed warehouses throughout Australia.

Each warehouse is stocked with products most likely to be required in a particular area.

Also, each East Coast warehouse is strategically positioned so that if it doesn’t have a particular item it can be sent overnight from another warehouse.

For Western Australia out of stock goods dispatched Tuesday from the main warehouse in Melbourne can be delivered the following Friday. And goods dispatched on Friday are delivered on Monday.

Global Spill Control is able to maintain its 24-hour delivery policy as the majority of its products are Australian Made. It does not rely on imported products.

That means it is not affected by delayed ships, wharf strikes or stock shortages due to miscalculations in purchasing finished-goods from overseas suppliers.

And 98 percent of all products are manufactured in-house with materials sourced from established and reliable Australian companies.

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hazardous substances such as welding fumes and wood dust).

Companies must take all steps possible to prevent pollution and minimize environmental damage. They must be able to adequately deal with the unforseen events of a major spill.

Having a viable and realistic contingency plan for spill response and containment is imperative.

If a hazardous spill occurs in the workplace, you must have a tailored solution. This includes effective oil spill response and chemical spill response kits.

With the right emergency equipment you not only ensure the safety and protection of your staff – but also your business.

CUT COSTS WITH AN OIL FILTER CRUSHER Reduce your oil filter disposal costs with Global Spill Control’s 8 or 15 tonne crushing force filter crusher.

With a capacity to crush over 100 filters an hour, stockpiles of oil filters can be quickly eliminated.

The GSC Filter Crushers are able to reduce filters by up to 75 percent of their original size, while recovering up to 95 percent of oil.

Standard features include: • Safety Lock-out switch to prevent crushing when door is open • An oil drain outlet to allow for easy recovery into a 205L Drum • 1000L Bulk Container • Three phase or single

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NEW PORTABLE SPILL CONTAINMENT RANGE FROM ENWARE Enware now offers a comprehensive range of spill containment products to protect workers and the environment.

Work-related injury and illness incidents are now estimated to cost more than $60 billion a year, according to Safe Work Australia.

And financial penalties for water and air polluters can be as much as $1 million for a corporation or even jail for individuals in cases of aggravated offences.

Enware’s range of easily handled relocatable spill-containment products are custom-designed to protect the environment and workers from the many hazardous chemicals found in industrial, civil, municipal, mining and military applications.

The flexible, portable and robust containment products are constructed from high-grade specialised polymers to resist diverse ranges of fuel and chemicals, and are produced by one of the world’s leading suppliers of spill prevention, containment and control products, ENPAC.

ENPAC has over two decades of experience in delivering optimum performance and best value in design engineering and production capacity.

The ranges of flexible, portable ENPAC product include: A SPILLPAL drum containment units, providing spill control for drums, machine parts, tanks and generators. No ramps are required for the containment devices because they have flexible sidewalls that spring back to form, allowing easy drive-in and drive-out access with a hand truck or forklift.

B S TINGER Yellow Jacket - Chemical lightweight pallets. These can be carried virtually anywhere to prevent spills. Weighing from 7kg with a sump capacity of 302 litres, the standard range extends through to 2.44m (L) X 1.22m (W) models with a sump capacity of 605L. C S TINGER Snap-Up Berm – Hydrocarbon for large-scale immediate spill response. This is designed for

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large-scale immediate spill response, with sump capacities from 299-7359L. Easy to assemble with a snap-up design, Stinger Berms features excellent rip, tear and puncture resistance for the most demanding applications or terrain.

D S TINGER Snap-Foam Berm – Hydrocarbon for drive-in-drive out applications. Compactly stored for transport, the berms features sidewalls that snap back automatically into the upright position after being driven over.

E S TINGER SPILLPAL instant containment berm with removable foam sidewalls. Featuring high-strength connectors and sturdy construction with drive-in-drive- out capability, the design incorporates lightweight and durable logs that can be driven over at any angle.

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SETTING A NEW BENCHMARK IN SAFETY: OPTREL WELDING HELMETS

Ultimate protection …

Optrel high quality welding helmets

When it comes to worker safety, Optrel welding helmets are setting a new industry benchmark.

All Optrel welding helmets are certified to ASNZS 1337 and 1338, and approved

by SAI Global.

An outstanding characteristic of the latest range of Optrel helmets is their High Impact Capability.

Both the Optrel e680 and Optrel Galaxy Flip Front models feature a High (V) Impact Capability Rating for the helmet shell as well as the safety protection plate located in the front of the eyes.

High Impact Capability approved helmets provide the highest safety standards.

Another major benefit of Optrel helmets is the high-end quality of the ADF.

SAFE WELDING GUIDE Metal welding involves the application of heat to join two metals together.

The heat is generated through electric currents (arc welding) or gases (gas welding).

Welding is undertaken in many industries for purposes including the manufacture of machinery, tools and equipment and repair and maintenance work.

Those most at risk of welding-related injuries are operators producing industrial or commercial machinery and fabricated metal products.

The most common causes of injury from welding result from: • Manual handling • Fire, explosions and radiation exposure • Electric shock • Employers must provide a safe work environment for workers by implementing adequate controls for all identified workplace hazards.

Welders increase their risk of injury with a lack of or by wearing inappropriate or damaged personal protective equipment (PPE) or respiratory protective equipment (RPE). And they are not only risking their own safety, but also the safety of nearby workers.

Common safety risks include:

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• C racked or damaged helmets or inappropriate filters. This can expose operators to radiation causing eye damage.

• Synthetic clothing can easily catch fire.

• Molten metal and sparks can enter pockets and cuffs or make contact with bare hands resulting in burns.

• Dust and fumes can cause serious lung diseases increasing the risk of asthma and lung cancers.

Recommended controls • Ensure operators are provided with and use task appropriate PPE and RPE that is in good condition.

• Ensure workers are trained on how to correctly use their PPE and RPE. • Store PPE close to workstations where it can’t be damaged or contaminated.

Ensure operators wear: • Task appropriate auto darkening helmets • Fire resistant protective clothing, such as rawhide operators jacket, cotton heat vests and long cuff welding gloves/gauntlets • Insulating gloves • Rubber soled boots designed for welding tasks • Securely fitting RPE where RPE is assessed as necessary.

This can be attributed to the following: • 1 00 percent incoming LCD inspection control to sort out potential failures of little pinholes that could lead to eye damage • High-end electronics inside the helmet (eg temperature compensated electronics -5 to +70°). That means constant shade level quality over the full temperature range.

Many helmets now available have cheap electronics inside. This can cause significant variances of two shade levels.

For example, set shade level 9 can vary from 7 to 11 over the whole temperate range. This can result in a significant comfort loss for the welder, especially if they weld with higher amperage and hence higher temperate.

Welders should always look at the specs and ask for assurance of the spec for the whole temp range – ie Best European standard classification (EN 379) for three characteristics; Class 1 (best class) for optical class/ Class 1 (best class) for

diffusion of light/ Class 1 (best class) for variation on luminous transmittance.

End-users should ask manufacturers to provide EN 379 specs.

This means consumers get a better comparison transparency between ADF qualities of different manufacturers.

Worse quality means quality decrease and worse sight for the welder, which in turn means less accurate welding quality.

Optrel welding helmets offer welders the ultimate in face and head protection Welders using the Optrel Galaxy High Impact Welding Helmet are guaranteed that they are using a quality endorsed product which is approved, and does not just conform to the standards.

Optrel welding helmets are distributed through Honeywell Safety Products, a leading provider of personal protective equipment.

Honeywell Safety Products Ph: 1300 139 166 www.honeywellsafety.com

NILFISK UNVEILS HYBRID COMBINATION MACHINE The Nilfisk CS7000 represents a unique new era in indoor and outdoor ride-on combination machines technology.

It is the first real Hybrid and battery driven combination scrubber-sweeper.

The CS7000 is greener, cleaner and cost-effective.

Nilfisk’s unique Hybrid system provides up to 45 percent less fuel consumption, which means lower running costs.

Most importantly, the Nilfisk CS7000 reduces emission. It is available with ePower technology for total emissionfree indoor operation.

The Hybrid provides industrial scale cleaning and is suitable for floor cleaning in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, parking lots and ramps, food and beverage, transportation facilities, stadiums and arenas and more.

The combination sweeper-scrubber is available in three models – LPG-Hybrid, Diesel-Hybrid and ePower Battery.

The CS7000 uses electric hybrid technology where the engine drives a large alternator at varying engine speeds to generate electricity.

A 36V battery package provides energy storage and buffer at peak loads, also giving the possibility to work only on batteries mode for a period of time.

Another innovative feature is the elimination of large hydraulic reservoirs, filters and oil coolers as well as 98 percent of the leak-prone hydraulic hoses, pumps, motors and valves. These hydraulic functions are replaced by an intelligent system of electronically-controlled electric drives resulting in fewer components, less complexity and lower maintenance costs.

It is easy to operate and simple to maintain with one-touch controls and no-tools access.

An innovative dustguard system reduces airborne dust by 85 percent, which means less dust is left on the floor and in the air.

The Nilfisk CS7000 is not only the most economical solution, is also the most ecological.

Nilfisk-Advance Pty Ltd Ph: 02 9834 8176 www.nilfisk.com.au

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Designed by welders for welders, the expert series shell provides exceptional strength and durability with a high impact rating as standard.

The contoured shape and heat reflective paint* deflects fumes while decreasing the interior temperature for day-long comfort. Large field of view and

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Leading gases and engineering company BOC has launched a new range of specialty helmets to keep welders safe.

As a major supplier of workplace safety equipment, BOC’s new state-ofthe-art Weld Guard welding helmets are now available through its distribution centres and Gas & Gear outlets in Australia and NZ. Senior Product Manager for Safety at BOC, Joe Martinez, said the different Weld Guard helmets offered specific protection levels to be used across most welding processes.

“All are lightweight, high impact helmets that comply with Australian Standards AS/NZS1337.1 and 1338.1,’’ he said.

The range includes the Auto-tracker, Multi-process and Galaxy models.

The Auto –tracker helmet is ideal for TIG, MIG and MMA welding. It utilises unique sensor technology allowing the cartridge to automatically darken to the required shade level and self adjusts to suit the intensity of the arc.

The Multi-process is suited for TIG, MIG, MMA and gas welding and is specifically designed for welders with varied job requirements who need an extensive range of adjustment options.

The Galaxy helmet is designed for MIG, MMA, gas welding and grinding.

Top protection … the Weld Guard PAPR system from BOC

It has a flip front and features a modular viewing adaptor that can easily be swapped in and out to provide multiple viewing options.

An exciting addition to the range is the Weld Guard PAPR system – a high impact respiratory unit that allows workers the ability to weld in confined spaces.

The Weld Guard PAPR system provides ideal protection against UV-IR radiations, flying particles, metal fumes and dusts emitted during welding and associated processes.

The lightweight unit is approved to AS/NZS standards 1338, 1337 for high impact and 1716 for P3 respiratory.

You can use the BOC store locator to find your nearest supplier: http://www. bocworldofwelding.com.au/storelocator BOC Ph: 131 262 www.boc.com.au

THE KEY TO WORKPLACE SAFETY Each year thousands of people are injured in the workplace during maintenance of machinery. Many of these injuries could have been avoided with an effective lockout/tagout system. As the exclusive distributor of Master Lock, Mayo Hardware is Australia’s leading supplier of lockout/tagout solutions.

Mayo Hardware delivers the mining, power generation, manufacturing, utilities, transport and oil & gas industry customised isolation solutions that are designed to meet the specific needs of the site.

This includes Master Lock safety padlocks and lockout accessories as well as custom key systems that ensure one employees key cannot open another employee’s personal padlock.

There is also an extensive range of padlock identification solutions including

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Mayo Hardware conducts obligation free site surveys, which identify your exact isolation requirements and identify solutions to difficult plant isolation.

Contact Mayo Hardware to arrange a review of your lockout/tagout requirements.

Ph: 1300 360 211 www.mayohardware.com.au

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TITANIUM WELDING HELMETS FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS WIA (Welding Industries of Australia), one of Australia’s leading welding supply companies, has released the Miller Titanium Series of welding helmets.

The Titanium Series is designed to provide the protection and durability professional welders demand when working in heavy use, high-heat industrial applications.

It is ideal for fabrication, manufacturing and construction environments.

The combination of a silver shell to reflect heat and an innovative aluminium heat shield on the lens to assist

in keeping the operator cooler, contribute to reduced heat stress. The aluminium heat shield also protects and extends the working life of the lens.

The Titanium range includes the 9400, a standard shell with external grind button and the 9400i, a lift front design with integrated, high impact grind shield for maximum protection and versatility.

The integrated grind shield of the 9400i provides an impressive 180˚ field of view while grinding, and complies with Australian High Impact Standards.

By being integrated, the grind shield improves safety and productivity by allowing the welder to switch between welding and grinding without removing the helmet.

On the 9400 model, users can switch between the weld and grind modes at the push of a button.

As well as the innovative aluminium heat shield, both models in the Titanium Series range feature the InfoTrack arc timer, which allows the user to track arc time while welding, and includes a digital clock display with the ability to set an alarm or timer.

Tested to withstand extreme use, the welding helmets also feature a new lightweight headgear designed with the user’s comfort in mind, with multiple adjustability settings to achieve the best fit for the user.

The Titanium Series range also features intuitive digital controls with large displays that allow the welder to adjust modes, shade levels, delay and sensitivity with ease.

Other features include Auto-On/Auto-Off, excellent low amperage TIG performance, lithium battery power with solar assist for exceptionally long life, and a magnifying lens holder. Magnifying lenses are available in 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 magnification.

Complying with Australian Standards AS/NZS 1337.1 and AS/NZS 1338.1, the Titanium Series range come with a class-leading 3-year warranty and bonus accessories including five outside cover lenses, two inside cover lenses and a helmet bag.

Welding Industries of Australia Ph: 1300 300 884 www.welding.com.au Safe option … the Miller Titanium Series of welding helmets

SAFER SWITCHGEAR FOR ELECTRICAL WORKERS Leading power and automation technology group ABB has enhanced its substation switchgear module design to improve safety in mining and industrial operations.

Enhancements to the PASS (Plug and Switch System) range of high voltage hybrid switchgear modules for substations will ensure better protection for people working with high voltage equipment.

The new module is designed to improve safety for operators and electrical maintenance workers by ensuring that high voltage (HV) equipment in substations can be isolated, earthed and locked out safely and securely.

ABB’s PASS Hybrid modules are now available with an innovative mechanical key interlocking system, which ensures it can only be switched in the correct operating sequence. The modules can also be isolated and earthed remotely before personnel enter the substation to perform maintenance tasks.

Once inside the substation, operators are then able to perform a simple, error-free, mechanical operating procedure which is carried out at ground level ensuring that the equipment is isolated, earthed and locked out safely and securely.

PASS is a family of compact, prefabricated high voltage modules for substations, providing the flexibility to incorporate the functions of circuit breaker, disconnector and earthing switch and instrumentation current/voltage transformers.

It is a 72kV-420kV hybrid version of air-insulated switchgear (AIS) and gas insulated switchgear (GIS), which is manufactured in ABB’s factory in Lodi, Italy. The compact module can save up to 60 percent space when

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compared to conventional substations and possesses a major benefit in extension and/or refurbishment projects.

ABB Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 1300 782 527 www.abbaustralia.com.au

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THE NEW WB 34 SERIES. A GIANT LEAP IN PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT. The WB 34 Series is one of the lightest work boots we’ve ever made. But it isn’t light on features. It’s packed with innovations like the NATUREform® steel safety toecap, advanced heat, acid and split-resistant sole, the unique COMFORTcushion® impact absorption system and the new breathable Aegis† antibacterial technology embedded in the lining and the footbed. So, wherever your work takes you, you’ll find it’s the ultimate blend of safety and comfort. Discover more at your nearest retailer or at oliver.com.au †AEGIS Microbe Shield® Technology © 2013 Microban International

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PILZ TO CONDUCT AUSTRALIAN FIRST SAFETY COURSE An internationally recognised machinery safety course is to be offered in Australia in September.

The Certified Machinery Safety Expert training (CMSE), to be conducted by industry leaders Pilz and TÜV NORD, is the first of its kind to be run in Australia.

CMSE is targeted at professionals who require a thorough understanding of the safety lifecycle and who actively lead, coordinate and review the more complex and demanding activities in machinery safety.

Training is delivered over four days in the form of individual modules containing lectures, discussions, problem solving and practical workshops.

The final day is an open book examination conducted by the independent TÜV Nord Group to verify understanding and enable certification.

Pilz Managing Director, Scott Moffat, said the CMSE course has been specifically developed to provide an expert

level of training in the area of machinery safety and will fill a gap in the market.

“Not only will the individual benefit by being equipped with advanced knowledge and skills and a qualification to prove it, but the knowledge gained during training will inevitably filter down through the organisation to other personnel, Mr Moffat said. “This will raise internal levels of competence and contribute to higher levels of safety.”

The course is aimed at professionals involved in machine specification, design, construction, maintenance and/or upgrades.

Gaining certification will enable participants to: • Develop a greater understanding of the requirements of the relevant regulations and standards • Discover how these may be applied to the design, build, maintenance and operation of machinery • Manage projects from risk assessment to safety upgrade and implementation • Understand the obligations to be

met when specifying, designing, constructing or putting machinery into service • Design functional safety systems in accordance with ISO 13849 and IEC62061 • Attain an internationally valid certificate from TÜV NORD CMSE training will be held in Melbourne from September 10-13 and in Sydney from September 16-19.

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

For bookings call 03 9544 6300 or email: training@machinesafe.com.au For further information about CMSE visit: www.CMSE.com Pilz Australia Ph: 03 9621 1661 www.pilz.com.au

VISIONSAFE SHEDS LIGHT ON SAFETY

THE KEY TO WORKPLACE SAFETY Each year thousands of people are injured in the workplace during maintenance of machinery.

Many of these injuries could have been avoided with an effective lockout/tagout system.

As the exclusive distributor of Master Lock, Mayo Hardware is Australia’s leading supplier of lockout/tagout solutions.

Call Mayo Hardware to arrange a review of your lockout/tagout requirements today.

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Traffic cones are frequently used on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner.

Cones are often used to merge lanes during road construction projects, mark off hazardous areas and a variety of other useful tasks.

But what happens if it is wet and raining, or dark on a moonless night?

Products such as VISIONSafe’s Traffic Cone LED Light can be used in conjunction with the traffic cones to make them significantly more visible.

Operating on 3C batteries, this compact unit delivers its bright light from a 1W LED, which is amplified by a cone shaped reflector in the lens.

The Traffic Cone LED Light is available in a manual on/off version, or with a convenient day/ night function, which allows the unit to automatically activate in low light situations. They have a selection of flash patterns built in and are available in a variety of colours to suit your application. With an operating temperature range from -20°C to 80C, the ability to be hung from a lanyard with a convenient hanging hole, and epoxy potting for excellent water resistance, this is a very versatile little light.

The Traffic Cone LED Light is an excellent portable hazard warning light for all applications.

VISIONSafe Ph: 08 9295 0624 www.visionsafe.com.au

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FIVE STEPS TO IMPROVING SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

By Dr Marcus Cattani

A client told me that one of the Senior Managers in his company sent an email to everyone in the organisation asking if they had any ideas about how to improve the “alarming safety performance.”

On the positive side maybe he was trying to engage his employees in improvement opportunities? On the other hand maybe he was really lost and was looking for answers.

If this sounds familiar or you are about to press the send button have a think about the following five steps to turn a big problem like “alarming safety performance” into some manageable steps that your team can really help you with.

If all is well in your business maybe have a look at Step 5 anyway!

Step 1: What is the problem?

When you have decided you want to make a change you have already made the first crucial step; you have recognised things

need to change! The reason you have got to this point is in response to what I call the “trigger” event(s). Trigger events are typically an incident or change in management or maybe Regulator action.

Have a brainstorm with your people about what they perceive as the triggers and agree on a manageable number.

at what minimum standards you could put in place to prevent these. See if you can group your minimum standards together into clear and sensible “rules” such as “Never work on energised equipment,” “Never walk under a suspended load,” or “Always drive a vehicle under the speed limit.”

Step 2: How did we get to this point?

Once you have identified your triggers you need to decide how they happened – please keep to the facts only! There is no need to blame anyone – we are in this together. Ask the five “Why’s”. Why did that happen? Why did that happen? And so on. It’s a good idea to have a facilitator to help you agree on 5 or 10 reasons why each of the triggers occurred.

Step 4: Engage Your new rules can be used to address “the alarming safety performance” but please don’t just send an email to everyone or simply post them on a notice board. It is important to engage with your people, to get them on board, to help them understand why these rules are useful, and gain some ownership. You need them to be in partnership with you on this.

into Step 1. After six months have a look and see if your standards have made any difference to the safety performance, talk with the team from Step 4 to see what they think, and, if you think it is necessary update and refresh them.

Five steps is part of the Journey Program, a simple way to improve injury risk. * Dr Marcus Cattani is the Director & Principal of Cattani Consulting.

Step 3: Minimum standards The result of your 5 Whys should have given you a list of causes. Now have a look

Step 5: Review Effective systems need to be reviewed and learning’s from the review fed back

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OLIVER SETS NEW STANDARDS IN SAFETY AND COMFORT Oliver Footwear has released a new range of safety and industrial footwear featuring superior, affordable comfort and safety protection for the wearer.

The new Oliver WB 34 Series, has 16 different style choices, with a footwear option for every type of vocation and all workplace conditions.

The WB 34 Series is one of the lightest work boots Oliver has made. But it isn’t light on features.

The GRIPthane Dual Density Polyurethane sole combines a hard wearing outer sole for tough workplace environments with a soft shock absorbing low density midsole.

With the softer midsole extending deep into the cleat it extends the surface grip but provides the ideal cushioning to absorb the shocks delivered by rough conditions underfoot.

In combination with a scientifically designed tread pattern the WB 34 range exceeds the slip requirements of industry standards AS/NZS 2210.3:2009 and EN ISO 20345:2011.

The range features the Oliver COMFORTcushion Impact Absorption System that delivers greater cushioning and shock absorption and protects the heel and ball of the foot. This reduces foot, leg and lower back fatigue for the wearer.

And now, the Oliver Comfort System incorporates the Aegis Microbe Shield Technology. This antimicrobial solution controls bacteria that create odour,

stains and product deterioration. In addition perforated air channels on the footbed promote natural airflow to the feet and help to maintain freshness.

Safety protection is afforded by the NATUREform steel toe cap with its traditional wider Oliver shape and a latex cushion liner to ensure that toes do not make contact with the cap.

All lace up styles in the Oliver WB 34 Series are fully lined for greater wearer comfort and also treated with the Aegis Microbe Shield Technology.

The Oliver range is available nationally as well as in export markets.

Oliver (founded in Ballarat in 1887) is part of Honeywell Safety Products, a global leader in personal protection equipment.

Oliver Footwear Ph: 03 53 200 200 www.oliver.com.au

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PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST FALLING OBJECTS With falling objects the fourth largest killer in the Australian workplace, a leading workplace safety equipment distributor is calling on workers to use proper safety gear.

According to the Notified Fatalities Statistical Report 2009-2010, 14 per cent of fatalities from 2003/2005 to 2009/2010 were from falling objects.

It’s the fourth biggest cause of death in the workplace, after vehicle incidents, moving objects and falling from a height.

And the Safety Institute of Australia’s Physical Hazards: Gravitational report found that over 75 per cent of workplace injuries are caused by falling objects such as falling materials, substances, hand tools and appliances.

Workplace safety equipment supplier, Pryme Australia, is urging workers to avoid serious injury by wearing quality safety gear at work.

Pryme Managing Director Terry Houlihan says the company specializes in quality ergonomic and safety protection products designed to keep workers safe and productive in high-risk environments.

“One of our most popular products is the lanyard, the first line of defence to stop objects falling from heights,” he said. “Our Squids lanyard range allows workers to secure tools with a number of attachment options ranging from heavy-duty self-locking carabiners

and barrel locks to quick connect buckles. We also offer Squids grabbers, which are designed to hold a range of equipment including gloves, rags, caps, water bottles and more close at hand items.”

Given the fact that accidents from falling objects occur in a variety of industries including manufacturing (24.9 per cent), construction (14.4 per cent) and retail (12.2 per cent), The Squid and Lanyard ranges can be used in many different workplaces.

Mr Houlihan says prevention is the best way to avoid workplace injuries, which often have a devastating impact on workers and their families.

“Apart from the physical pain, the loss of income can have serious implications on the workers’ finances, their future Stay safe … employment and emotional the Squids well-being,” he said.

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IT PAYS TO LET OFF A BIT OF STEAM

By Murray McDonald There are a wide variety of cleaning methods now available to manufacturers, depending on the type of industrial sector you’re in.

Some of these include manual scrubbing using chemicals or large amounts of water with high pressure and industrial vacuum methods.

In the manufacturing industry, although the need to clean is of high importance, “infection control” is not the main priority. Rather, the focus is on quick yet efficient processes.

Most industrial cleaning requires going over large areas, making time and reducing the manual effort key factors.

Steam is the number one cleaning method for the aged care and healthcare sectors, with the hospitality and accommodation sectors following suit.

Although infection control is the main priority in these sectors, there are other strong reasons why these industries – and many other manufacturers – choose steam.

This includes: OH&S requirements Safety is a priority in the manufacturing industry. Great importance is placed on the safety of workers such as safe operating procedures, PPE and first aid knowledge.

The cleaning of dirt and oils off industrial floors is vital to the manufacturing cleaning process to prevent slips and falls.

When processes such as water and chemicals are used it only “wipes” dirt, transferring the grime from one surface to another.

It is also natural for people to overuse chemicals. The overuse of chemicals not only can make a surface more slippery but it prevents the removal of dirt, instead trapping the dirt and oils creating a sticky surface. The sticky surface then creates a build up of more dirt and oils.

When heated at 180°C and above, dry steam breaks down and melts all dirt and grime. Steam kills mould and bacteria without the need for drying time, eliminating the hazard of slippery floors.

Today’s modern industrial steam cleaning equipment can now be battery operated, minimising cords trips and electrical hazards. These machines have been designed specifically to cater for large flooring areas and the safety focused culture of the industrial sector.

Industry standards A key cleanliness test in the industrial sector is running water across a surface,

Highly effective … steam cleaning sanitises and can improve workplace safety

holding it vertical and seeing whether the running of the water is smooth or results in beaded water. If the water is broken up rather than a smooth, unbroken steam, the test shows there is still some form residue on the surface.

When cleaning with traditional chemicals and hosing down surfaces with water, the chances of the cleaning process passing this water test, decreases greatly. Steam doesn’t leave behind residue of any type.

Together with its infection control capabilities, steam ensures that all manufacturing surfaces, whether they are benches, flooring or equipment will pass the cleanliness test.

Parts cleaning As steam is a vapour, it can detail clean and get into hard to reach areas or awkwardly shaped surfaces that can be involved in parts cleaning.

Steam on metal surfaces or objects, such as industrial parts and equipment, pickles the surface removing all impurities

that get into the pores or “micro holes” of the metal.

Getting into the pores of metal produces that lustre and shine that can commonly be seen when metal receives a deep clean.

The sanitation of equipment is an important step in the industrial cleaning process, as well as ensuring that the cleaning methods used to not have a negative impact on quality.

Steam doesn’t leave behind any moisture or residue which can cause blockages and rusting, and because it is a natural cleaning agent it won’t cause surface erosions.

Infection control and HACCP analysis Although infection control procedures aren’t as big of a concern in industrial cleaning as it may be in other sectors, there are still major risks that can harm the health of staff or contaminate a production line.

Legionnaires outbreaks can be caused by the build up of moulds and spores, which

typically grow in moist and damp areas such as factory refrigeration systems, warehouse storage unit, cold rooms and industrial air conditioning systems. The use of steam is highly effective in controlling the spread of infection as bacteria and microbes are unable to survive at the high temperatures that steam can reach.

The infection control processes within food manufacturing is one of the industrial sectors key industries where priority is placed on santisation and hygiene.

Surfaces such as conveyor belts, production lines and benches are critical contact points where product, in a raw state when touching these surfaces, increases the risk of contamination.

Murray McDonald is Director of Duplex Cleaning Machines. He has over 20 years’ experience in the distribution of industrial cleaning equipment. Duplex offers a broad range of cleaning machine products in Australia and New Zealand. www.duplexcleaning.com.au

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Dust in the workplace can pose a major threat to human health – especially in environments where it poorly controlled.

Choosing an effective dust suppression solution is an effective way to mitigate the problem.

People living or working in close proximity to environments that produce substantial levels of dust are vulnerable to significant health risks.

“Areas such as mining environments or in corridors where coal is being transported or offloaded can experience problems with fugitive dust,” said Graeme Cooper, Managing Director of Tecpro Australia. “For people close by, some types of dust can cause irritation and inflammation such as rhinitis or bronchitis. But there are also some types of dust that are respirable which can cause irreversible harm.”

Mr Cooper said the degree of potential harm is influenced by a number of factors. These include the chemical or mineralogical composition of the dust,

its concentration, the size and shape of the particles and the length of time a person is exposed to the dust.

“The types of dust that are harmful to humans include silica, coal, asbestos, synthetic mineral fibres, cotton, wood, animal and vegetable dusts,” said Mr Cooper. “They can cause problems ranging from allergic reactions to breathlessness or in the case of asbestos dust, cancer.”

As a company with substantial expertise in designing and developing award winning dust suppression solutions, Tecpro Australia is regularly called upon for assistance.

Tecpro Australia offers comprehensive advice and can develop a customised dust suppression system to suit the specific demands of individual sites.

Tecpro Australia Ph: 02 9634 3370 www.tecpro.com.au

SPECSAVERS: THE CHOICE IS CLEAR Due to popular demand, Specsavers has now included two plastic frames into its range of prescription safety glasses.

The AS/NZS 1337.6 certified range, which now comprise 14 SKU's, is available with Polycarbonate lenses in single vision, bifocal and multifocal formats.

They are available in more than 280 Specsavers stores across Australia in blue and clear, with minimal metal components.

These frames offer those employees who have an optical correction comfort and safety with Specsavers great value for money as standard.

For further details contact: au.corpeyecare@specsavers.com

The new Specsaver range of prescription safety glasses will be on display at Stand G10 at the Queensland Safety Show, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from June 18-20.

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HOW SHUTTLE TECHNOLOGY IS REVOLUTIONISING ORDER FULFILMENT

Pas Tomasiello, Head of Integrated Logistics Systems at Dematic ANZ, explains how, in just a couple of years, Dematic’s Multishuttle has revolutionised the market for automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) worldwide. Dematic’s innovative new approach to automating the handling of small units loads like totes and cases has made a whole new range of integrated logistics solutions possible, with many Multishuttle systems now driving high rate order fulfilment and assembly operations in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Unlike conventional ASRS, which typically use cranes to access stock, Dematic’s Multishuttle uses a fleet of selfpropelled carts to retrieve and put goods away in an ultra space-efficient storage system, at very high speeds.

Lifts at the end of each aisle transfer goods in and out of the system via integrated conveyors.

Given that each Multishuttle is capable of performing at rates significantly faster than cranes – imagine the phenomenal productivity and throughput rates that can be achieved when tens or hundreds of Multishuttles are integrated within a single system.

Another significant advantage Multishuttle has over conventional ASRS is its ability to sequence workflow and do parallel processing, by handling multiple loads across multiple levels at the same time.

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Just as more powerful software drives the need for faster computers and vice versa … so too does Multishuttle technology drive the possibility for faster sequencing and integration of stock and orders.

Multishuttle’s very high throughput rates suddenly made it possible for Dematic to develop a series of clever applications that have the capability to bring customers to a new level of efficiency – arguably the ultimate in split case picking and order assembly.

The Multishuttle system had the capacity to move stock and order totes so fast, that new picking stations became necessary to allow pickers to keep up with the flow of goods.

To take full advantage of Multishuttle’s very high throughput, Dematic developed a new concept of high speed picking station, enabling operators to achieve previously unheard productivity rates of up to 1500 picks or 1000 order lines per hour.

Dematic RapidPick System configurations include one-to-one workstations where a single order tote and stock tote are presented to the operator.

One-to-multiple stations can also be used depending on requirements. In these cases a single stock tote is used to fulfill multiple orders at the same time.

Configurations may include any arrangement from 1:1 up to 1:24 or more, depending on order volumes, order profile and the type of products being handled.

As picking stations began to facilitate faster picking, operator ergonomics became an important issue.

With a design objective of working smarter, not harder, the RapidPick workstations include height-adjustable platforms and screens to optimise comfort, minimise fatigue and ensure sustained productivity.

The operator picks only in the “golden zone”, and does not need to move hands above shoulder height or extend arms beyond a comfortable reach. Stock and shippers are automatically delivered to and removed from the workstation eliminating the need for operators to lift or push cartons and totes.

The Multishuttle storage buffer concept can also be applied to sequencing mixed cases for manual or automated palletising. Manual mixed case order assembly, in particular, can be done more safely and with much greater efficiency, accuracy and productivity when goods are presented for palletising in the correct sequence.

Dematic ErgoPall Palletising Stations enable operators to build mixed SKU pallets by simply sliding sequenced cases into position on a pallet. As each layer is completed the pallet automatically lowers enabling assembly of the next layer to begin, significantly reducing the physical effort required and improving the safety, speed and quality of manual palletising.

The next challenge for Dematic was finding a way to keep the stock and orders

flowing to pickers fast enough to optimise the high throughput rates achievable with the new pick station designs.

This led to the development of sophisticated sequencing software.

Complex sequencing algorithms ensure stock and orders flow to the picking stations in the correct sequence, when required. And, with less than one second tote exchange time, picking station operators don’t have to wait for the next item to be picked.

With the logistics landscape changing at a faster pace than ever before, it is essential that integrated distribution solutions be modular, scalable and flexible so they can be replicated quickly, and scaled to suit the necessary volumes as business needs change.

Multishuttle’s modular design and inherent flexibility means it can be designed to fit in practically any shape or area of building, even unused roofspace.

Simply adding additional Multishuttles to a system can also significantly increase throughput capacity.

One certainty is, as each new customer comes to Dematic with their own unique distribution requirements, Multishuttle and its associated enabling technologies will continue to evolve and create powerful new solutions for optimising distribution for many years to come.

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1-Methoxy-2-Propanol

CAS† name Chemical 107-98-2 > 480 1-Methoxy-2-Propanol

CAS > 480 107-98-2

> 240 480 - 480

> 236 480

120 - 240 240 - 480

60 - 120 236

10--240 30 120

- 60 6030 - 120

- 120 1060 - 30

- 30 3010 - 60

60>-480 120

10 - 30

> 480

1-Methoxy-2-propylacetate

108-65-6 > 480 1-Methoxy-2-propylacetate

> 480 108-65-6

> 120 480 - 240

> 132 480

120 - 240 120 - 240

60 - 120 132

< 10 120 - 240

- 30 6010 - 120

< 10 10 - 30

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10120 - 30- 240

< 10

120 - 240 > 480

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Acetic acid, glacial

64-19-7 Acetic acid, glacial > 480

< 10 64-19-7

> 190 480

< 61 10

104 190

6130 - 60

9 104

30193 - 60

9 > 480

129 193

480 >> 480

129

Acetone

67-64-1 Acetone

> 480

37 67-64-1

> 10 480- 30

377

106- 30

7 < 10

6< 5

< 17 10

< 5< 5

178

< 60 5 - 120

8

60 - 120

Acetonitrile

75-05-8 Acetonitrile

> 480

145 75-05-8

> 20 480

11 145

2013

11< 10

13< 5

< 34 10

< 28 5

3414

2860 - 120

14

60 - 120

Acrylic acid

79-10-7 Acrylic acid

> 480

< 10 79-10-7

> 30 480- 60

< 40 10

- 60 3030 - 60

4010 - 30

30<-560

1064 - 30

<> 5 480

6460 - 120

480 >> 480

60 - 120

> 480

Acrylonitrile

107-13-1 Acrylonitrile

> 480

> 480 107-13-1

10 >< 480

10 >< 480

< 610

<< 1010

6 < 10

< 15 10

< 43 10

159

43> 480

9

> 480

Allyl alcohol

Allyl 107-18-6 alcohol

> 480

< 10 107-18-6

> 30 480- 60

< 51 10

- 60 3030 - 60

5110 - 30

- 30 3010 - 60

10120 - 30- 240

10240 - 30- 480

10--240 30 120

120 - 240 240 - 480

10 - 30

120 - 240

Ammonium Hydroxide, 25% Ammonium 1336-21-6 2725% Hydroxide,

1336-21-6

27> 480 (50%)

265 (50%) > 480

> 120 480 - 240

48 265

> 480 120 - 240

48> 480

480 > >480

480 > >480

> 480

> 480

Benzene

> 480 71-43-2

28 > 480

2814

22< 10

14< 5

< 10 10

< 5< 5

10< 10

< 240 5 - 480

< 10

240 - 480

<< 1010

N/A

71-43-2 Benzene

> 480 > 480

> 480 > 22 480

Benzoylchloride

98-88-4 Benzoylchloride

> 480 98-88-4

10 >> 480

10 >< 480

>< 1010

<< 1010

<< 1010

<< 1010

<< 1010

< N/A 10

< 10

Bromopropionic acid

590-92-1 acid> 480 Bromopropionic

< 10 590-92-1

480* >> 480

<> 10480*

480* >> 480*

480* >> 480*

480 > 120 480*- 240* > > 480*

> 480 120 - 240*

> 480 > 480

480 >> 480

> 480

> 480

Butyl acetate

Butyl123-86-4 acetate

> 480

> 480 123-86-4

> 60 480- 120

> 47 480

6049 - 120

4710 - 30

49< 5

1023 - 30

<9 5

2310 - 30

9 < 10

10 - 30

< 10 > 480

Butyl alcohol

Butyl71-36-3 alcohol

> 480

60 - 120 71-36-3

> 480 > 480

60>-480 120

480 > >480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 480 > 480

> 120 480

480 > >480

120

Carbon disulfide

75-15-0 Carbon disulfide

> 480

> 480 75-15-0

<5 > 480

> 12 480

< 10 5 - 30

12< 10

10< -10 30

<5 < 10

<< 105

<< 55

< 120 5 - 240

<5

120 - 240

Carbon Tetrachloride

56-23-5 Carbon Tetrachloride240 - 480

> 480 56-23-5

240 - 480 240 - 480

> 240 480 - 480

240 - 480 240 - 480

120 - 240 240 - 480

10- -480 30 240

< 10 120 - 240

10< -10 30

<< 1010

<> 10480

< 10

> 480

Chloroform

67-66-3 Chloroform

32

> 480 67-66-3

32< 10

10 >< 480

<< 1010

<< 1010

<< 1010

<< 1010

<< 1010

<< 1010

< 120 10 - 240

< 10

120 - 240

Coal tar

Coal 8007-45-2 tar

> 480

> 480 8007-45-2

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 10 480- 30

> 10 480- 30

10<-10 30

10N/A - 30

< 10

N/A

Crude oil

Crude68308-34-9 oil

> 480

> 480 68308-34-9

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 10 480- 30

> 10 480- 30

10<-10 30

10N/A - 30

< 10

N/A

Cyclohexanol

108-93-0 Cyclohexanol

> 480

> 480 108-93-0

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

10 - 30 > 480

480 >> 480

10 - 30

> 480

Cyclohexanone

108-94-1 Cyclohexanone

> 480

> 480 108-94-1

> 113 480

> 42 480

55 113

4210 - 30

556

1039 - 30

651

3930 - 60

51120 - 240

30 - 60

120 - 240

Dibutyl Phtalate

84-74-2 Dibutyl Phtalate

240 - 480

> 480 84-74-2

> 480 240 - 480

480 >> 480

480 > >480

480 >> 480

> 240 480 - 480

> 60 480- 120

60--480 120 240

- 30 6010 - 120

60>-480 120

10 - 30

> 480 > 480

Diesel fuel

68334-30-5 Diesel fuel

> 480

> 480 68334-30-5

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 10 480- 30

> 10 480- 30

10<-10 30

10>-480 30

< 10

Diethylamine

109-89-7 Diethylamine

> 480

11 109-89-7

> 79 480

1117

7928

1710 - 30

28< 5

109- 30

<< 55

9<5

< 10 5 - 30

<5

10 - 30

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

67-68-5 Dimethyl Sulfoxide > 480

< 10 67-68-5

> 240 480 - 480

<> 10120

120 - 240 240 - 480

> 60 120- 120

> 10 120 - 240

60>- 480 120

>> 10480

> 480 > 480

480 >> 480

> 480

> 480

Dimethylformamide

68-12-2 > 480 Dimethylformamide

13 68-12-2

43 > 480

13< 5

4318

< <5 10

18< 5

58 < 10

< 35 5

5899

35> 480

99

> 480

Ethanol

64-17-5 Ethanol

> 480

< 10 64-17-5

480 >> 480

< 170 10

> 240 480 - 480

120 - 240 170

30--480 60 240

350 120 - 240

30>- 480 60

20 350

480 > >480

20

> 480

Ethyl acetate

Ethyl141-78-6 acetate

> 480

> 480 141-78-6

29 > 480

> 18 480

2915

18< 10

15< 5

< 10 10

< 16 5

109

16< 10

9

< 10

Ethylamine

75-04-7 Ethylamine

> 480

240 - 480 75-04-7

> 60 480- 120

85- 480 240

- 120 6060 - 120

8530 - 60

- 60 6030 - 120

- 120 3060 - 60

- 120 3060 - 60

- 30 6010 - 120

60N/A - 120

10 - 30

N/A

Ethylglycol acetate

111-15-9 Ethylglycol acetate > 480

> 480 111-15-9

> 129 480

> 60 480- 120

60 - 120 129

- 60 6030 - 120

- 30 6010 - 120

3031 - 60

- 60 1030- 30

3121

- 120 3060 - 60

21

60 - 120

Formaldehyde, 35%

50-00-0 35% > 480 Formaldehyde,

< 10 50-00-0

480 >> 480

<> 10480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 480 > 480

480 >> 480

> 480

> 480

Formic acid, 98-100%

64-18-6 > 480 Formic acid, 98-100%

< 10 64-18-6

> 30 480- 60

< 22 10

- 60 3030 - 60

2210 - 30

30<-10 60

10> -480 30

<> 10480

> 108 480

10 >< 480

108

< 10

Freon TF

Freon76-13-1 TF

> 480 76-13-1

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 60 480- 120

> 10 480- 30

- 480 60240 - 120

10>-10 30

N/A- 480 240

> 10

N/A

Gamma Butyrolactone

96-48-0 Gamma Butyrolactone> 480

120 - 240 96-48-0

> 10 480- 30

< 10 120 - 240

10<-10 30

<< 1010

<< 1010

< 120 10 - 240

< 120 10 - 240

240 - 480 120 - 240

> 480 120 - 240

240 - 480

> 480

Gasoline

8006-61-9 Gasoline

> 480 8006-61-9

> 240 480 - 480

> 134 480

120 - 240 240 - 480

60 - 120 134

60--240 120 120

- 30 6010 - 120

- 60 6030 - 120

10<-10 30

30>-480 60

< 10

> 480

Glutaraldehyde, 50%

111-30-8 50%> 480 Glutaraldehyde,

< 10 111-30-8

480 >> 480

<> 10480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 480 > 480

480 >> 480

480 > >480

10 >< 480

> 480

< 10

Heptane

142-82-5 Heptane

> 480

> 480 142-82-5

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 480 > 480

480 >> 480

480 > >480

27 > 480

> 15 480

27< 10

15> 480

< 10

> 480

Hexamethyldisilazane

999-97-3 > 480 Hexamethyldisilazane

> 480 999-97-3

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 120 480 - 240

> 30 480- 60

30--240 60 120

3067 - 60

30>-480 60

67

> 480

Hexane

110-54-3 Hexane

> 480

> 480 110-54-3

480 > >480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

27 > 480

> 78 480

27< 5

78> 480

<5

> 480

Hydrochloric acid, 37%

7647-01-0 > 480 Hydrochloric acid, 37%

< 10 7647-01-0

480 >> 480

<> 10480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

394 > 480

480 >> 480

> 480 394

480 >> 480

480 > >480

> 480

> 480

Hydrofluoric acid, 48%

7664-39-3 > 480 Hydrofluoric acid, 48%

< 10 7664-39-3

> 120 480 - 240* < 179* 10

120 - 240* 179* 60 - 120* 120 - 240*

< 10 120 - 240*

60>-480 120*

> 480 < 10

480 >> 480

480 > >480

> 480

> 480

Hydrogen Fluoride anhydrous Hydrogen 7664-39-3 90 Fluoride anhydrous

< 10 7664-39-3

90< 10

< 110

<< 1010

1 < 10

<< 1010

< 6.5 10

< 25 10

< 10 6.5

25> 480

< 10

> 480

Hydrogen Peroxide, 30%

7722-84-1 > 480 Hydrogen Peroxide, 30%

< 10 7722-84-1

480 >> 480

<> 10480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 140 480

> 480 > 480

> 480 140

480 >> 480

> N/A 480

> 480

N/A

Iso-octane

540-84-1 Iso-octane

> 480

> 480 540-84-1

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 150 480

480 >> 480

30 - 60 150

480 >> 480

30 - 60

> 480

Isophorone

78-59-1 Isophorone

> 480

> 480 78-59-1

> 240 480 - 480

> 120 480 - 240

120 - 240 240 - 480

60--240 120 120

10- -240 30 120

- 60 6030 - 120

- 120 1060- 30

- 30 3010 - 60

60N/A - 120

10 - 30

N/A

Isopropanol

67-63-0 Isopropanol

> 480

55 67-63-0

480 >> 480

55> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 96 480

> 120 480 - 240

96240 - 480

80- 240 120

> 480 240 - 480

80

> 480

Kerosene

64742-81-0 Kerosene

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480 64742-81-0

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 240 480 - 480

480 >> 480

60--480 120 240

> N/A 480

60 - 120

N/A

Maleic acid, aquous solution Maleic 110-16-7 480 acid, aquous >solution

< 10 110-16-7

480 >> 480

<> 10480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> N/A 480

> 480

N/A

Methanol

67-56-1 Methanol

> 480

5 67-56-1

> 129 480

5 28

70 129

2830 - 60

706

30116 - 60

6154

41 116

240 - 480 154

41

240 - 480

Methyl ethyl ketone

78-93-3 Methyl ethyl ketone > 480

41 78-93-3

> 13 480

415

137

5 < 10

7<5

9 < 10

<55

97

5 10 - 30

7

10 - 30

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

108-10-1 > 480 Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

60 - 120 108-10-1

> 10 480- 30

6027 - 120

10<-10 30

27< 10

<< 1010

< 13 10

< 16 10

139

1610 - 30

9

10 - 30

Methylamine, 40%

< 10 74-89-5 > 480 75-09-2

480 >> 480 4 16

<> 10480 2 > 480

480 >> 480 < 10 4

480 >> 480 < 10 2

10 - 30 > 480 < < 1010

480 >> 480 4 < 10

10>-480 30 << 1010

> 10 480- 30 1 4

480 >>480 10 < 10 - 30

10 - 30

> 480

Methylenechloride

74-89-5 40% > 480 Methylamine, 75-09-2 Methylenechloride 16

1

10 - 30

Methylmethacrylate

80-62-6 > 480 Methylmethacrylate

240 - 480 80-62-6

> 10 480- 30

19- 480 240

- 30 1010 - 30

19< 10

10<-10 30

< 10 10

< 810

10< 10

8 < 10

*

< 10

< 10

Methyl-t-butyl Ether

1634-04-4Ether > 480 Methyl-t-butyl

> 480 1634-04-4

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

480 >> 480

> 60 480- 120

10 >< 480

- 30 6010 - 120

<< 1010

10<-10 30

N

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29-5008-354

29-500

8-354 224

8-354

22438-612

> 480

> 480

> 480 - 10 240- 30 < 120 10 - 240 120 < 10

120 - 240

10 - 30

30 - 60

193

> 480

129 > 480 Monochlorobenzene Monochlorobenzene

240 - 480< 10 <> 10 480 108-90-7 108-90-7 > 480 Monoethanolamine < 10> 480 < 10 < 10 > 480> 480 > 48010 - 30141-43-5 10 - 30

480 10 < 10> <

< 10 <> 10480

> 480 < 10 < 10

<5

8 Monoethanolamine 60 - 120 Monoethanolamine

VM&P > 480 > 480> 480 > 480 > 480>> 480 480 141-43-5 141-43-5 > 480 Naphta 240 - 480 240 - > 480 8030-30-6 > 480 480 > 480> 480

84 > 480 > 480

480 > 60 480->120

30480 - 60> 480 30>- 480 60 > 48030 - > 60480N/A 60 - 120 > N/A

34

28

14

60 - 120

8030-30-68030-30-6 > 480

64

> 480

60 - 120

> 480

15

43

9

> 480

Nitric acid,Nitric 70%acid, 70%

7697-37-27697-37-2 > 480

Nitrobenzene Nitrobenzene

98-95-3 98-95-3 > 480

> 480> 480

> 480> 480

7697-37-2

> 480

98-95-3

> 480

872-50-4

> 480

> 480 84

< 10

60 - 120*

> 480

305

30 - 60 84 60 - 120 60 - 120

> 480< 10

40* < 10 60 - 120*60 - 120*

40* 53*

> 480> 480

> 480305

30 - 60 105 60 - 120 60 - 120

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone n-Undecane

< 10

305 105

40*

30 - 60 30 - 60 105

<5 53* 10 - 30* 10 - 30* 10 - 30

53*

60 - 120 60 - 120 10 - 30 30 - 60

10 - 30*

<5

> 480

> 480

60 - 120

30 - 60

10 - 30

< 10

< 10

< 10

< 10

10 - 30

10 - 30

30 - 60 30 - 60

> 480235

> 480 10 - 30

> 480

< 5 > 480

> 480> 480 < 10 < 10

10 < 10> < 480

10 - 30 <> 10480

10 - 30 240 26 10 - 30 10- -480 30 > 480

480 > 480 >> 480

60 - 120 60 120 - 240 N/A > 480 N/A >> 480 - 120 120 - 30 240- 60 30 - 60 480 > 480 > 480 > 480

10 - 30

10 - 30

> 480 > 480 > 480 > 480 < 10 < 10 > 480 < 10 > 480

< 10 10 - 30

10 - 30

10 - 30 30 - 60

Viton® / butyl

< 10 < 10

235 > 480

> 480

< 10 > 480

> 480

10 - 30

> 480 > 480

26

< 10

30 - 60

N/A

10 - 30

> 480

> 480

> 480

10

<5

n-Undecane < n-Undecane 10 240 - 480

1120-21-41120-21-4 > 480 Oxalic > 480 > 480 > 480 480> 480 144-62-7 > 480 > 480 acid, aquous > solution > 480 > 480 < 10

> 480>> 480 480

< 10

< 10

< Octyl 10 alcohol N/A alcohol Octyl

> 480 > 480> 480 1 111-87-5 111-87-5 > 480 Peracetic 480 39%> 480> 480 79-21-0 > 480>acid, > 480> 480

- 120 > 480 55 124- 120 30 - 60 20120 - >240 > 480 > 480 62 240 - 480240 480300 > 480> 480 > 480>60480 480 - 240120 - 120 240 - 240

> 480

> 480

> Oxalic 480 acid, >aquous 480 solution 144-62-7 144-62-7 > 480 Oxalic acid, aquous solution

Perchloroethylene < 10

23

9

10 - 30

< 10

Phenol

> 480

> 480

120

> 480

<5

<5

<5

< 10

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 872-50-4 > 480 Octyl < 10 N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone > 480 alcohol > 480

Peracetic Peracetic acid, 39%acid, 39%

79-21-0 79-21-0 > 480

Perchloroethylene Perchloroethylene

127-18-4 127-18-4 > 480

Phenol

108-95-2 108-95-2 > 480

< 10

120 - 240

Phenol

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

10 - 30 <> 10 < 10 10 - 30111-87-5 10 - 3010 ->30 480 10 - 30> 480 10 - 30 480

> 480 > 480 480 < 10 > 480 127-18-4 > 480> 480 > 480> 480 > 480>397

> 480

108-95-2

> 480

7664-38-2

> 480

110-85-0

> 480

> 4801

1

> 480> 480

> 480397

> 480> 480

64 > 48060 - 120 60 - 120

Phosphoric acid, conc.

60 - 120 60 - 120 55

Piperazine, aquous solution Propanol

397 136

71-23-8

> 480

> 480

55 124

< 10

136 > 480

> 480

64

20 30 - 60

> 480

136 133

> 480

12 133 60 - 120 60 - 120

< 10

64

60 - 120

124 30 - 60

> 480

> 480

78

78

68

10 - 30 > 480

> 480

< 10 10 - 30 > 480

> 480

> 133 480> 480 78

300

20

> 480

17

12

> 480

> 480

120 26 - 240

120 - 240

< 10120 - 240 < 10

> 480> 48017 > 480< 104

10 - 30

< 10

> 480

> 480

300 > 480 > 480

> 480

60 - 120

60 - 120 > 480 12

17

> 480

< 10 > 480

> 480

4

> 480> 480 > 480

> 480

> 48062

4

> 480

62

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

10 - 30

> 480202

30 - 60

> 480

N/A

< 10 N/A

> 480 10 - 30

> 480

202 > 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

< 10

< 10

acid, > 480 Phosphoric < Phosphoric 10 120 - conc.

240 acid, conc. 7664-38-27664-38-2

> 480< 10 Propionitrile

> 480 < 10 > 480 107-12-0 > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480>10480 - 30

> 480 <> 10480

>< 480 10> 480

> 480> 480 < 10 > 480> 48010 - > < 10 30480> 480 98

10 - 30

10 - 30

aquous solution 110-85-0 110-85-0 > 480 Piperazine, aquous solution < Piperazine, 10 N/A

Propylacetate > 480< 10

> 480 < 10 > 480 109-60-4 > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480>10480 - 30

> 480 > 480 20

> 10 480->30480

> 480> 480 < 10 > 480> 480< 10> 480N/A < 10 N/A < 10

10 - 30

10 - 30

< Propanol 10 N/A Propanol

71-23-8 71-23-8 > 480 Propylene > 48068Glycol

68

> 480

> 480

10 - 30 > 480 Propionitrile

107-12-0 107-12-0 > 480 Pyridine > 480> 480

> 48010 - 30

Propionitrile

39

51

30 - 60

120 - 240

60 - 120

60 - 120

10 - 30

> 480

10 - 30

10 - 30

< 10

> 480

9

<5

Pyridine Pyridine <5 10 - 30

> 480

> 480

Hydroxide, 50% > 480 Sodium 50%1310-73-21310-73-2 >Sodium 480 > 480 Hydroxide,

Propylacetate Propylacetate

109-60-4 109-60-4 > 480

Propylene Propylene Glycol Glycol

57-55-6 57-55-6 > 480 110-86-1 110-86-1 > 480

> 480 > 480 > 480 > 480>> 480 480 > 480 57-55-6 > 480 > 480 > 480

Sodium Hydroxide, 50%

110-86-1 < 10> 480 8 10 - 30 < 10 < 10 1310-73-2 > 480 <5

Stoddard Solvent

8052-41-3

> 480

100-42-5

> 480

> 480> 480

> 48010 - 30

10 - 3020

> 480> 480

> 480> 480

> 480 > 480

Styrene

> 4808 8 Sulphuric Acid, 96%

10 - 30 < 10 < 10 > 480

20 10 - 30

> 480

> 480> 480

> 480

10 - 3010 > 480 10 10<- 530 7664-93-9 480 < 5 > 480 109-99-9 > 480> 480 > 480> 480 > 52

> 480< 5 Tetrahydrofuran

10 - 30

< 10 10 - 30

> 480

> 480

< 10 < 10 > 480

> 480

< 10 < 10 > 480

> 480 (40%)

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

120 - 240

240 - 480

10 - 30

> 480

<5

8

> 480

(40%)

< 10 < 10

< 10 <10

> 480 > 48060 - 120 60 - 120

> 480> 480 < 10

<5

9

< 10 12 38.6*

< 10 1 13

1 201

24

19

12 < 10 55*

480 (40%) 480 >< 480 > 480>10480 > 4806>(40%) - 30(40%) 10>(40%)

> 480> 480

> 480> 480 < 10 > 480> 4806 < 10

> 480N/A

> 480> 480 <5

> 480 12 > 480

> 480 30 - 240120 < 10 - 240 < 10 7 > 10 480-120 240 - 480 240 - 10 480- 3011 10 - 30 << 5 109

10

16

9

7664-93-97664-93-9 > 480 Toluene > 480< 5

108-88-3 > 480 > 480 54 < 5 127* 127* 63* 63* 55* 55* 38.6*

23 38.6*13

13

60 - 120

60 - 120

10 - 30

N/A

31

30 - 60

21

60 - 120

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

108

10 - 30

240 - 480

> Toluene 10

> 480

Tetrahydrothiophene Tetrahydrothiophene

110-01-0 110-01-0 > 480

Thionylchloride Thionylchloride < 10

2125597 2125597 120 - 240120 - 120 10 240 - 240120 - <240

< 10 121-44-8

108-88-3 108-88-3 > 480 White > 480 > 480 Spirit

23 > 480 23 54 64742-88-7

Toluene N/A

52

> 480> 480

> 48066

Tricresyl Phosphate Triethanolamine Triethylamine

> 48054

10 - 306

1330-78-5

66

102-71-6

12

6

> 480

> 480

< 10

> 480

12 10 - 30

> 480

10 - 30

< 10 > 480 < 10 > 480

6

< 10 < 10

< 10 11

11 7

< 10 <> 10 480

10 < 10> < 480 5 < 10> < 480

19> 480 19

> 480

<> 10 480

120 - 240

Trichloroethylene 240 - 480 Trichloroethylene > 480

79-01-6 79-01-6 > 480 Xylene > 480> 480

12 > 480 12 > 48010 - 301330-20-7 10 - 30

30 - 60

< Tricresyl 10 > 480 Phosphate Phosphate Tricresyl

1330-78-51330-78-5 > 480 Bisphenol > 480> A480

> 480 > 480> 480 > 480 > 480> > 480 480 > 480> 480 80-05-7 > 480> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480

102-71-6 102-71-6 > 480

27

15

< 10

> 480

30 - 60

30 - 60

67

> 480

27

78

480 > 480240 - 480240 - >480

111-76-2

> 480

> 480> 480

10>- 480 30 10 - 30 <9010 120 - 240

> 480

> 480

> 480

48 5

< 5< 10 3

8

6.5

25

< Butylglycol 10 > 480 Butylglycol

111-76-2 111-76-2 > 480

> 480

> 480

>Distillate 480 N/A (petroleum), Distillate (petroleum),

150

> 480

hydrotreated light 30hydrotreated - 60 >light 480

light > 480> 480 64742-47-8 > 480 hydrotreated 64742-47-8 > 480> 480

30 - 60

60 - 120

Ethyl 10Ethyl - 30 Glycol N/AGlycol

110-80-5 110-80-5 > 480

120 - 240

240 - 480

80 > 480 Ethylbenzene Ethylbenzene

96-33-3 96-33-3 > 480

240 - 480

> 480

60Ethylene - 120 Glycol N/A Ethylene Glycol

> 480

> 480

> 480

N/A

240 - 480

Methyl acrylate Methyl acrylate

116

154

41

9

5

7 hydrotreated 10 - 30 light hydrotreated light

13

16

> 480

> 480

Naphta (petroleum) Naphta (petroleum)

80-05-7 80-05-7 > 480

> 480> 480

> 480> 480

107-21-1

> 480

96-33-3

> 480

64742-49-0

> 480

> 480> 480

10 - 30< 10 5

> 480 > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480> 480 > 480 > 480> 480> 480 > 480> 480

> 480> 480

240 - 480

> 480> 480

120 - 240

10 - 30

120 - 240

> 480

> 480

240 - 480

10 - 30

30 - 60

> 480

10 - 30

Naphta (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy

64742-82-1

Propan-2-ol

67-63-0

> 480

> 480> 480

> 480

> 480100

< 10

<5 10 - 30 > 480

> 480> 480 < 10

> 480

> 480> 480

> 480

> 480

100 23

23

< 10 <5 8

< 10 17

8

> 480

> 480> 480 < 10

> 480

240 - 480

240 - 480

> 480

> 480 < 10

> 480

120 - 240

10 - 30

60 - 120

30 - 60 10 - 30 120 - 240

< 10 < 10

107-21-1 107-21-1 > 480 Permeation - 240120 -times >240 480 480 > 480120breakthrough > 480 > 480> 480 according to > EN374-3:2003

> 480

> 480

< 10 < 10

> 480

- 120 > 480 > 480> 480 > 480 60 - 120 > Greater than (time) <60 Less than (time)

> 480

< 10 < 10 > 480> 480

EN374-3 > 48010= -530

= 1 < 10 EN374-3< =10 0 < 10 < 10 = 4 < 10 EN374-3 < 10 = 3< 10 <EN374-3 10 10 10EN374-3 - 30 < 210 < EN374-3 <= 10

480 mins 64742-49-0 > 480 > > 64742-49-0 480> 480

240 – 480 mins

> 480> 480

> 480> 480

120 – 240 mins

High protection

64742-82-1 > 480 64742-82-1 67-63-0 67-63-0 > 480

30 – 60 mins

> 480> 480

10 – 30 mins

4

< 10

1 Propan-2-ol 10 - 30 Propan-2-ol

8

< 10

< 10

10 - 30

< Permeation 10 < 10 breakthrough times according to EN374-3:2003 Permeation breakthrough times according to EN374-3:2003

> 48030 - 60

> 480 30 - 60

> 480

N/A 10 - 30

N/A

10 - 30

10 - 30

*

> 48055

55

> 480

> 480> 480

> 480> 480

> 480> 480

> 48096

240 - 480

N/A

> 480> 480

> 480> 480

> 480

< 10 < 10

< 10 N/A

N/A

> 480 10 - 30

> 480

60 - 120 60 - 120 10 - 30 10 - 30

120 - 240120 - 240 240 - 480240 - 80 480

N/A Not Available (no test data).

> Greater > than (time)than < (time) Less than (time)than (time) Greater < Less

Splash protection Splash protection

Not recommended Not recommended

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Only recommended asprotection. splash protection.

N/A NotN/A Available (no test (no data).

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80

> 480

> 480

240 - 480 N/A

> 480

> 480

< 10

N/A

10 - 30

> 480

< 10

N/A

< 10 N/A

120 - 240

Despite high breakthrough time, degradation might occur prematurely. Only recommended as splash protection.

Medium protection Medium protection

10 - 30

< 10 < 10

96

Not recommended

96

> 480 N/A

240 - 480240 - 480 10 - 30

> 480 mins 240 – 480240 mins 120 – 240120 mins 60 – 120 mins 30 – 60 mins 10 – 30 mins < 10 mins< 10 mins > 480 mins – 480 mins – 240 mins 60 – 120 mins 30 – 60 mins 10 – 30 mins

*

10 - 30

> 480 N/A

30 - 60

290 10 - 30

EN374-3 = 6 EN374-3 = 5 = 4 = 3 = 2 EN374-3 = 1 EN374-3 = 0 EN374-3 =6 EN374-3 = EN374-3 5 EN374-3 = EN374-3 4 EN374-3 =EN374-3 3 EN374-3 =2 EN374-3 =1 EN374-3 =0

High protection High protection

N/A

10 - 30 30 - 60

< 10 mins

> 480120 - 240120 - 10 240- 30

Splash protection

> 480N/A

> 480 10 - 30 10 - 30 10 - 30 10 - 30 < 10 480240 - 480240 - 240 480 - 480240 - 240 480 - 480240 - 120 480 - 240120 - 10 240- 30 10 - 30 10 N/A † > 480 CAS registry>numbers are unique numerical identifiers for chemical elements, compounds, polymers, biological sequences, <mixtures and N/A alloys.

CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service), a division of the American Chemical Society, assigns these identifiers to every chemical.

10

< 10

60 – 120 mins

> 480> 480

Medium protection

> 480> 480

N/A N/A

10 - 30

< 10 < 10 < 10 < 10< 10 > 480 > 480 < 10

> 48010 - 30

< 10 < 10

N/A

N/A

60 - 120

> 480> 480

55

17

N/A

< 10

60 - 120 60 - 120 290 30 - 60

< 10 < 10

< 10

5

60 - 10 120 N/A 290

> 480

30 - 60 < 10 120 - 240120 - 120 240 - 240120 - 120 240 - 240120 - 60 240- 120 60 - 120 > 480

<5 5

N/A

< 10

> 480> 480

120 - 240120 - >240 480 10 - 30

> 480240 - 480240 - 10 480- 30

240 - 480

<5

> 480240 - 480240 - N/A 480

60 - 120 - 60 60 - 1203060 10 48 - 120

> 480< 10

< 10 10 - 30

12017 - 240120 - 240 < 10

> 480

10 - 30 > 480120 - 240120 - 240 240 - 480240 - 240 480 - 480240 - 240 480 - 480240 - 120 480 - 240120 - 240

Naphta (petroleum)

3

240 - 480

> 480> 480

5

< 41 10 5

> 480

120 - 240

> 480 N/A

480 > 480 > >480

240 - 480

10 -- 30 10 30

> 480 240 - 480

24060 - 480 240 - 480 - 120 10

> 480

> 480

> 480> 480

N/A

240 - 480 120 - 240

< 1056< 10

6 96-33-3 96-33-3 > 480 EN374-3 > 480>=480

9 Naphta (petroleum), 10 - 30 Naphta (petroleum),

hydrodesulfurized heavy 10hydrodesulfurized - 30 > 480 heavy

Ethylene Glycol

Methyl acrylate

N/A 23 < 10 <5

5 3

>> 480 480 > 480

> 48090

A > 480 A Bisphenol > Bisphenol 480

> 480

5 240<-5480

1330-20-71330-20-7 > 480 Ethylbenzene > 480> 480

> 480

> 480

7 > 480 < 5

Xylene

> 480

< 10 N/A

> 480

7 < >5 480

> 480> 480

> 480

> 480

< 10 N/A

< 10

- 240 > 480 120 - 240 120- 48 -480 240 480 240 - 480240 > 480>120

> 480

N/A N/A

> 480

< 10 100

> 480 < 10

> 480 < 10

< 10

< 10 < 10 > 480

> 480 > 480> 480 < 10 > 480> 480 110-80-5 > 480> 480

> 480

> 480

> 480 < 10

< 10 < 10

< 10 < >10480

Glycol 64742-88-7 > 480 Ethyl > 480 64742-88-7 > 480

41> 480 41

> 480

149

< 10 > 480 < 10 > 480

<5 149 > 480

60 - 120

> 480 > 480240 - 480240 - 240 480 - 480240 - 60 480- 120 60 - 120

96-33-3 56 > 480 90 56

5

< 5 < 10

240 - 480

240 - 480

Triethylamine Triethylamine > 480

< 10

< 10

White Spirit White Spirit Xylene > 480

<5

7

Distillate (petroleum), 64742-47-8 > 480 > 480 121-44-8 121-44-8 > 480 hydrotreated > 480> 480 > 480> 480 > 480> 480 light > 480> 480

<5

< 10

< 10 10 - 30

> 480

< 108

8

< 10 <5 149 7 201 302 (95%) 302 (95%)

< 10 6

120 - 240

Butylglycol

201

< 10 < 10

10 - 30

< 10 Triethanolamine Triethanolamine

19

10 - 30

< 10 < 10

240 - 480

< 10

12

< 10 <5

N/A

< 10 302 (95%)

105 < 10< <

< 10 < 5 9

<10

< 10

> 48031

79-01-6

1

> 480

> 480

< 10 < 10

8052-41-38052-41-3 > 480 Tetrahydrothiophene > 480 > 480> 480 > 480 > 480>66480 > 480> 480 > 480> 480 110-01-0 > 480> 480

10 - 30

N/A <10 N/A

100-42-5 100-42-5 > 480 Thionylchloride > 480> 480

> 48052

< 10

< 10

12 < 10 98 < 10 < 10 N/A N/A

99Stoddard Solvent > 480 Solvent Stoddard

Trichloroethylene

N/A > 480

> 480 < 10

< 10

20Styrene

109-99-9 109-99-9 > 480

> 480 120 - 240

< 10

> 480

Tetrahydrofuran Tetrahydrofuran

> 480 > 480

> 480 120120 - > 480 > 480 > 480 > 480 240 480 > 480> 480 60>- 480 120 - >240

35

< 10 Sulphuric Sulphuric Acid, 96%Acid, 96%

202 > 480

10 - 3098

< 10 < 10 63*

10 << 10

N/A > 480

> 480 30>-480 60

> 480> 480

19120 - 240 19

10 - 30

10 - 30 < 10 10 - 30

58

2125597 24 120 - 240 31 24

> 480 < 10

>30 480- 60 > 480

350

> 480 Styrene

> 480 > 480

10 < 10 < 10

< 10 10 - 30 127*

31

N/A > 480

235

240 - 480

1120-21-4

> 480 > 480

< 10

120 - 240

< 10

120 - 240

Nitric acid, 70% Nitrobenzene

38-612

30 - 60 < 10 10 - 30 > 480 10 30 - 60 < 10- 30 < 1010 - 30 < 10 > 480 < 10

17

Naphta VM&P Naphta VM&P

224

Neoprene / Natural rubber blend

38-612

Neoprene Neoprene / / Nitrile Nitrile Natural Neoprene Natural Neoprene ® / butyl Neoprene Neoprene Neoprene Neoprene rubber blend Nitrile rubberViton blend Viton® / butyl

Nitrile

Nitrile

58-270

29-500 79-700

ChemTek™

80

> 480

• MATERIALS HANDLING

FORKLIFT PRICES ‘HAVE NEVER BEEN BETTER’

Lencrow Materials Handling has been involved in both hire and sales of forklifts and materials handling equipment for over 35 years.

In that time they have seen the industry grow from where only large companies could afford to own forklifts to now where it is more uncommon if businesses don’t own one.

And according to Lencrow, the price of forklifts has never been more affordable.

As most units are imported, the strong

Australian dollar has helped to drive prices down. Also, market competition has never been fiercer, with many more brands and dealers now available.

In the early ’80s, the price of a 2500kg unit was about $15,000. Today, the same unit is about $25,000.

When you consider the cost of living 30 years ago, the price should be triple.

The forklift hire industry is even better value now, with prices being 30 percent less for units in weekly rental rates than in 1985.

Ross Grassick, Managing Director of Lencrow Materials Handling says: “The units that are being manufactured today are 100 percent better than units 20 years ago when oil leaks and breakdowns were the norm.

“The biggest changes we have made are with our level of service and the need for preventive maintenance to reduce costs due to breakdowns.

This service level is not just for repairs and maintenance but towards our

PICKING AND PACKING MADE EASY The EP CK-05, designed to pick and pack products to a height of 5000mm, is now available through Lencrow Materials Handling.

This unit, with improved WHS procedures, is ideal for companies that currently use ladders for picking single orders from higher than ground level.

The unit is only 820mm wide allowing access in tight areas and with a turning radius of only 1385mm is very manoeuvrable.

It offers more than 80 percent lifting capacity and provides better stability and larger operator load combinations.

“The EP CK-05 offers our customers a more stable unit with capacities that reflect the requirements of our customer needs, says Lencrow general manager Ross Grassick. “I was also impressed with the unit’s ease of operation using a steering wheel to manoeuvre, allowing better direction control than other units I had tried.”

The unit is powered by four maintenance free batteries that give a long duty cycle due to the AC operating systems that offer step less control.

It features an automatic brake application when stopped and regenerative braking in deceleration.

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The EP is ideal for the Australian market, offering both exceptional performance with driver ergonomics and features to suit all users.

EP Equipment specialize in electric materials handling equipment with units that incorporate the best components sourced globally from specialist manufacturers.

Lencrow Materials Handling Ph: 1300-536-276 www.lencrow.com.au

Greater stability … the EP CK-05 from Lencrow

customers needs as they also have been forced to reduce costs. So we now offer several brands of equipment that cover all there requirements.

This saves them both time and money on administration with a single point of contact.

“The other upside of this is that it allows them to have a fleet of equipment that perfectly suits their requirement,” says Mr Grassick.

Because materials handling equipment is now built to suit exact requirements, it offers not only the most efficient and economic solution, but also ensures the greatest level of safety. There have been many improvements in the field of electric units with AC operation offering extended operating hours and improved performance.

Internal combustion engine machines have also improved fuel efficiency as well as reduced fuel emissions.

Right across the board in most reputable brands comfort and safety levels

have improved, with Australia leading the world in safety standards.

Lencrow Materials Handling offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of equipment combined with a free consultancy service.

This means clients can be assured of getting the most up-to-date and efficient equipment for their operation.

This is backed by an Australia wide service and factory training for staff.

As an added bonus, parts are readily available off the shelf for all units sold.

Mr Grassick says while current prices may be highly attractive, it is best to deal with a company that can support the equipment purchased.

“This can be best demonstrated by the length of time the supplier has been trading as well as the quality of the companies they support,” he says.

Lencrow Materials Handling Ph: 1300 536 276 www.lencrow.com.au

LENCROW CLIENTS GET A TASTE OF ITALY Lencrow Materials Handling now has a distribution relationship with Faresin Handlers to sell the Faresin telehandler range in Australia.

Faresin, from Breganze in Northern Italy, has been involved in the production of equipment since 1973 and produces over 40 models of high performance telehandlers.

The range has been designed to offer operator ergonomics and outstanding reliability.

“We have been looking for some time now for a telehandler product that we could offer that would have both the quality and range that our customers require, says Lencrow managing director Ross Grassick.

“Faresin was the brand that came up best when we looked at all facets of the unit. The cabin has excellent visibility and functionality, chassis and boom have been produced for strength and functionality.”

And each model boasts an impressive range of safety features. Mr Grassick says clients can choose either Yanmar or Deutz diesel engines, which offer more than ample power for any task.

The Faresin range has more than 40 models with capacities of 2500kg

Outstanding reliability … the Faresin telehandler range

to 7000kg and boom lengths to 22m covering industrial, construction and agriculture.

“The company even after 37 years offers the same family values to attention to customer needs,” says Mr Grassick.

The range is complemented with a full range of options and attachments – all supplied by the factory. This ensures they have the same attention to quality and detail as the units.

Lencrow offers sales hire and complete after sales service and backup on the Faresin range.

Lencrow Materials Handling Ph: 1300-536-276 www.lencrow.com.au

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SAFE FORKLIFTS FOR SAFETY CONSCIOUS TRANSPORT COMPANY Simon Transport opened for business in 1973 with a single truck. Now trading under the name of Simon National Carriers it is one of Australia’s leading providers of transport and third party warehousing and distribution services.

Simon employs over 360 staff, owns 200 trailers, 115 prime movers, 70 local trucks, 100 forklifts and 190 containers.

It continues to grow, even through recent economic turbulence, by focusing on quality companies that are looking for quality solutions.

Its services are targeted at businesses that share the Simon desire to operate in an environment where compliance with laws and an emphasis on best practice safety and environmental outcomes are key criteria.

Simons’ provides its clients with a complete transport and third party logistics solution. It owns warehouses throughout Australia covering all capital cities, as well as Toowoomba and Townsville.

These facilities provide a total of 120,000 square metres under roof and offer a full range of warehouse pick and pack operations, assembly, de-stuffing of containers and a range of metropolitan and country distribution options.

To enable Simons’ to provide the best value for money service to its clients, it also offers rail services to its clients on longer haul routes such as Melbourne and Sydney to Perth. From the southern states to Darwin it also utilises a combination of road and rail and uses shipping services for suitable freight between the east coast and Perth.

Another critical component of Simons’ efficiency gains is to use the best equipment. It is continually upgrading

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its linehaul fleet to ensure it obtains the benefits of improved fuel economy, lower vehicle emissions, reduced maintenance costs, and optimum vehicle configurations such as B-Doubles and road train trailers.

Its large company-owned linehaul fleet is maintained with an average age under 5 years, and an emphasis on efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

Its 90km/h maximum speed assists in meeting its environmental and safety objectives, as does Simons’ policy of not fitting bull bars to the majority of its fleet.

The equipment inside its warehouses is also absolutely critical to its customer service levels, safety performance and cost efficiencies.

The quality of warehouse equipment is critical to the success of the business, says National Warehouse Manager, Mr Peter Tennison.

“First of all we never buy on price, he says. “Our warehouses are full of Nissan Forklifts and Dexion racking, to name a few products. I could find cheaper products but we put our money where our mouth is with regards to safety and reliability. Our priority is the safety of our staff.”

Mr Tennison says the focus on safety is reflected in the company’s most recent forklift buy.

Simon needed reach trucks for its new 40,000sqm warehouse in Melbourne that could reach 8m.

“We really took our time with this decision and trialled various brands in Sydney and Melbourne, says Mr Tennison.

“The operators unanimously had a preference for the new Nissan RG series reach truck based on how comfortable the RG is and how much easier it is to control than the other brands.

“They also love the visibility of the RG;

they really rate the mast lock system highly and find the automatic height selection system really assists their productivity especially when retrieving pallets at 8m high. On top of that the battery life on the RG series keeps the forklift working all day.”

Mr Tennison says the company was comfortable with the operator’s preference for Nissan because it has run Nissans for more than 30 years throughout its branches.

“In fact we still have the old Nissans still working in some of our yard applications, he says. “They keep chugging along – they just never stop.”

Also, Simon National Carriers has a fleet of Nissan counter balance trucks and reach trucks operating in its warehouses.

“They have been incredibly reliable,” says Peter.

“Even though we have our own workshops in most branches we have used Powerlift to service our Nissans on a national basis for over 20 years and have proven themselves to be as reliable as the Nissan products.”

The development of the RG Series has been undertaken with typical Nissan Forklift thoroughness and detail.

Numerous truck operators and logistics managers have been interviewed and scientific studies have been performed regarding truck ergonomics and repetitivestrain injuries.

The operator compartment in the RG series is multi-adjustable for left-and-right armrests and seat position.

Even the floor height is electrically adjustable to accommodate all operator sizes. The specially shaped seat backrest is easily switched for looking to the left or right and the slide-down and tilt-

Peter Tennison … preference for Nissan RG series

back function supports the operator while working at high-lifting heights.

The hands-free direction control and optimal placement of the LCD display and keyboard all contribute to a relaxed working space, resulting in a more productive operator.

The advanced technology of the Nissan Forklift AC TECH controller provides significant opportunities to enhance productivity; including automatic horizontal fork levelling, side-shift centring, load-weight indication and double-deep storage.

The RG Series features reach trucks from 1.2 to 2.5 tonne load capacity and a wide variety of masts, with lifting heights to 12.1m.

Powerlift Material Handling, through its Powerlift and Nissan Forklift ranges, offers a forklift for every application.

It has been the Nissan Forklift distributor in Australia for over 25 years and has branches in every state and 14 authorised dealers supporting its regional customers.

Powerlift Material Handling Ph: 1300 550 607 www.powerlift.com.au

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Optimum Handling Solution’s custom work station for abattoirs and food processing plants is ideal for operators who constantly sort or pack products onto pallets that are over 1.5m high.

Optimum’s palletising work stations usually consist of an elevated work platform, electric scissor lift tables and a belt top conveyor system.

This provides the ultimate solution for carton/product removal from stillages/ conveyors that are to be packed onto pallets in the load out areas.

Scissor lift tables can be primarily implemented within the raised work station allowing the operators to pick product from the crate/stillage/ conveyor quickly and efficiently without the constant hazard of bending and stretching that’s related to product handling.

The common load-out conveyor system continually feeds the finished products to the packing operator, which picks and loads products onto pallets, which are raised up on Optimum’s popular Palevator spring lift unit.

Optimum offers many customised designs to suit your operation.

Contact the Optimum sales team to discuss the options.

Optimum Handling Solutions Ph: 1800 066 008 www.optimumgroup.com.au

NEW TSS MODULAVEYOR KEEPS INDUSTRY MOVING With a strong commitment to Australian design and manufacturing, TSS Company has released its new range of modular built belt conveyors.

With capacity up to 200 tonnes /hour, the Modulaveyor provides a cost effective conveyor system for both package and bulk materials handling industries.

Conveyors feature single roller flat carry design for package handling and a 3-roll trough bulk handling design with multi-lab UHMWPE rollers, plain or cleated conveyor belt.

Options include a motorised drum or external drive system, belt cleaner, safety guards, captive take-up, with selective extras including impact zones, metal detectors and belt weighers.

It is available in standard belt widths 450mm, 600mm and 750mm.

TSS Company Ph: 03 9702 4502 www.tssco.com.au

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Fast, safe and accurate … Dematic’s Location Control Software (LCS) interfaces with the user’s WMS or ERP providing full system accountability.

Proud record … Dematic has implemented over 10,000 ASRS cranes and more than 3500 systems globally over the past 40 years.

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New Dematic RapidStore automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are an impressive addition to modern materials handling.

These innovative systems deliver high productivity and throughput gains for all product categories from pallets to cartons.

Modular and ultra space efficient, RapidStore Unit Load (UL) and Mini Load (ML) solutions dramatically reduce land, building and/or leasing costs by maximising storage density, and significantly reduce the lead time, engineering complexity and costs associated with ASRS. RapidStore UL is a new class of ASRS for fast, safe, efficient handling of unit loads like pallets.

Models are available in a range of sizes and speeds to precisely match storage and handling requirements, and are suitable for both new and existing facilities.

RapidStore UL offers faster cycle times than manually operated narrow aisle forklifts and, with the ability to run 24/7, the fully automated systems greatly reduce labour and operating costs, providing a rapid return on investment.

Systems can handle up to 1800kg in aisles only 200mm wider than the load, and can be up to 45m high, with throughput rates of up to 60 double cycles per hour depending on load weight, system height and aisle length.

There are five models in the RapidStore UL family. With lightweight single masts and fast operating speeds of up to 4m/sec, RapidStore UL1000 and UL1200 provide high-speed handling of loads of up to 1200kg to 30m high.

For those seeking to replace forklifts in warehouses with existing rack, the RapidStore UL1400 RF is the ideal retrofit option. The UL1400 RF is equipped with rotating forks enabling pallets to be fully turned in the aisle for fast handling, and it can handle loads up to 1360kg to 18m high.

With fast acceleration and travel speed, the RapidStore UL1500 is capable of handling loads up to 1500kg to 45m high.

The UL1500 can also be modified for chiller and freezer operations, and may be fitted with an optional operator cabin.

For dense storage of large or heavy loads, the RapidStore UL1800 can handle loads up to 1800kg to 33.5m high and can store pallets up to three deep.

Applications include archives, automotive and operations requiring the automated handling and storage of heavy unit loads.

RapidStore ML systems provide increased performance for the automated storage and handling of products such as cartons, cases, totes and trays weighing up to 450kg. Typical uses include kitting, buffering, staging and sequencing stock in manufacturing and distribution applications.

Dematic RapidStore ML and ML+ Storage & Retrieval Machines (SRMs) provide the ideal interface between bulk reserve stock and online stock in picking and assembly applications. They can be designed to meet height and throughput constraints, and tailored to meet any storage and handling requirements.

There are six models in the RapidStore ML range.

The ML10 and ML14 are the latest high performance solutions for dual handling of totes, trays, cartons and cases weighing up to 50kg, to heights of 10m and 14m respectively. Lightweight, aluminium masts ensure rapid acceleration and travel speed.

The lightweight, aluminium doublemasted ML20 ensures stability and safe operation up to 20 m high. The ML20 can carry one, two or three load handling devices (LHDs) in single or double-deep configurations, giving it the ability to handle and transfer up to six loads at a time.

The ML+300 is a heavy-duty, doublemasted ASRS made from lightweight, high-strength steel. It is capable of handling loads of 340 kg to heights up to 20m.

It is suitable for use with single and double-deep telescopic tables with grippers and extractors. The single-masted ML+350 and ML+450 are suitable for use with a range of specialised LHDs in applications as diverse as spare parts stores, machine assembly centres and libraries, where heavy loads are typically carried in steel bins or crates.

A brochure detailing the Dematic RapidStore family of Unit Load and Mini Load solutions can be downloaded at www.dematic.com.au/rapidstore/brochure Dematic Pty Limited Ph: 02 9486 5555 www.dematic.com.au

“Models are available in a range of sizes and speeds to precisely match storage and handling requirements”

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FLEXPICKER DELIVERS SPEED AND ACCURACY For high-speed parallel arm pick-andplace applications it is hard to go past the IRB 360 FlexPicker from ABB. The combination of ABB PickMaster software, IRC5 robot controller and FlexPicker makes a powerful robotic system that can significantly improve productivity and flexibility in numerous packing operations.

When engineers at a Melbourne pharmaceutical plant needed to increase production and throughput on the blowfill-seal packing line they chose the ABB FlexPicker robot. It is now an essential piece of an expanded packaging line that packages sterile liquids into blister packs.

The pharmaceutical plant’s packing line includes a sterile section where bottles are blown, filled and sealed before they are moved into a non-sterile packaging area for further processing and labelling. Here, a vision system ensures the bottles are correctly labelled.

A robot picks up correctly labelled bottles and places them in blister packs, which are sealed, weighed, collated and bundled, ready for shipping.

The line moves fast and many precision actions are performed, so it was essential that any solution to increase line speed and throughput also guarantee the quality and integrity of the product, with a minimum of waste.

The pharmaceutical company hired Andrew Donald Design Engineering (ADDE) in Melbourne to do the design, build and installation.

“They helped with the selection of the robot, and then with the integration of that into the wider control system for the rest of the packaging line,” said the plant’s Capital Engineering manager, Simon Whitehead. “They made sure the installation was as smooth as possible, and that there’s as little downtime on the line as possible.”

For increased line speed to work, we needed a system that could “accurately and repeatedly put the product into the right part of the blister pack, every time,” said Whitehead. “We also needed to be able to pick up the good product, dispose of any defects, and we needed a system that could repeatedly put those products

Ideal choice … the IRB 360 FlexPicker from ABB

into the right spots at the right time, at our increasing speeds.”

ADDE general manager, Barry Hendy, said a key part of the solution was finding a system that could correctly load the blister packs at high speed. “We initially looked at dedicated pneumatic transfer equipment, but realised that FlexPicker could do this with a lot more flexibility and speed, and really expand the capability of the line by introducing the accumulator shelf. This

has allowed us to keep the blister packer running much more consistently and reliably.”

ADDE is an ABB Authorised value provider, and has a lot of experience with ABB robots, so they were no strangers to the Flexpicker.

ABB Australia Pty Limited Ph: 1300 782 527 www.abbaustralia.com.au

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It is especially suitable where racking is required beneath the floor.

That means shelves below can be utilized for storage while frames and top beams are used as the sub-structure for the floor above.

Alternatively, the frames can run through the floor to create shelves

above the floor and the floor used as a second picking level.

Handrails with pallet loading gates are fitted to all exposed edges to comply with safety regulations.

Dynamic Warehouse Solutions provides innovative storage solutions for productive workplaces and can help you to maximise warehouse space.

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The Melbourne division of Lencrow Materials Handling has opened a parts department specializing in all terrain and rough terrain forklift parts. Lencrow who already sell Ausa, Liftking and Faresin all terrain forklifts and telehandlers and with the acquisition of Calmat in Victoria will continue to supply parts for the Mast Explorer and Saez telehandlers.

“We will cover parts for the brands we are agents for and also offer parts for other makes and models, says Ross Grassick of Lencrow. “We have been involved for 30 years with the all terrain market so we have a wealth of knowledge in relation to what units have been supplied into the Australian market.

“One problem that has been conveyed to us is brands come and go as do dealers. This leaves may people with units stranded when it

comes to after sale parts and service.”

Mr Grassick said the idea for the new department came after repeated requests from frustrated customers.

The all-terrain forklift and telehandler market has doubled over the past 10 years.

Paul Abboud, who is in charge of developing the new department says: “All terrain Forklift Parts has been set up to allow a one -stop location for people to source parts for their all terrain forklifts and telehandlers. “We are looking to expand this service to offer online parts enquiries and ordering system.”

Within the near future, parts will be available throughout all our branches on the east coast.

Lencrow Materials Handling Ph: 1300 536 276 www.lencrow.com.au

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NEW MINI LOAD SYSTEM FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE New Dematic RapidStore Mini Load (ML) systems provide increased performance for the automated storage and handling of products such as cartons, cases, totes and trays weighing up to 450kg.

Typical uses include kitting, buffering, staging and sequencing stock in manufacturing and distribution applications.

Dematic RapidStore ML and ML+ Storage & Retrieval Machines (SRMs) provide the ideal interface between bulk reserve stock and online stock in picking and assembly applications. They can be designed to meet height and throughput constraints, and tailored to meet any storage and handling requirements.

Whether it is in a distribution centre or raw materials store, efficiently breaking goods down from bulk unit loads like pallets to smaller loads for picking or kitting is often key to effective operations.

RapidStore ML and ML+ systems can be integrated with a comprehensive

range of conveyors, diverts, merges and accumulation conveyors, as well as a full range of conveyor sorting systems, to transport stock to and from the system in precisely the right sequence to meet the exacting needs of high-speed kitting and order fulfilment applications.

High-speed RapidStore SRMs are fitted with new generation load handling devices (LHDs) to quickly select, retrieve and put-away a variety of containers holding stock across a wide range of applications.

Designed for ultra high-speed load handling, RapidStore LHDs use precision telescoping arms and belt drives to handle goods quickly and effectively, and are available in fixed or flexible variants allowing the handling of multiple load sizes.

A wide range of LHDs enables the efficient handling of single, double or triple loads in side-by-side or stacked configurations on double-masted SRMs, making it possible to handle and

transfer up to six loads simultaneously for optimum performance.

Single-masted SRMs can handle up to four loads at a time.

Clever design minimises the distance between storage systems and the load, providing better overall space utilisation.

Smart Location Control Software (LCS) interfaces with the user’s warehouse management or enterprise resource planning (WMS/ERP) system, ensuring full system accountability and a high degree of management control.

Controls provide systems visualisation with a user-friendly interface displaying order status, as well as service diagnostics.

There are six models available in the RapidStore ML family.

A brochure with more details can be downloaded at: http://www.dematic.com/ ap/rapidstore/brochure.

Dematic Pty Limited Ph: 02 9486 5555 www.dematic.com.au

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Every jack passes through a sequence of tests before it is delivered. Jacks are supplied with a test report and label indicating the date for its next inspection.

The GKS PERFECT jack model range includes: • V5 - 5 tonne • V10 - 10 tonne • V15 - 15 tonne • V20 - 20 tonne All jacks feature swing feet for added stability and variable height selections for toe positions to provide matching lift positions, which may be needed for different machinery types.

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SAFE FLEXIBLE STORAGE FROM KOBOT There are many pallet type storage methodologies now available to industry.

Perhaps one of the most innovative is the collapsible stillage.

This is a pallet size heavy duty stillage that collapses after goods are emptied out and can be stacked up to nine high to be returned to depot or factory, thus saving space and costs.

This is widely used in the automotive industries, where component suppliers supplies parts to the main auto-maker.

The stillages can be stacked on top of each other, up to five high without pallet racking, when fully loaded.

Again, there are many stillages available in the market, but the stillage from Kobot Systems is designed for Australian conditions, having a 1165mm x 1165mm base, which allows you load Australian trucks and containers with two stillages abreast easily.

The Kobot stillage is designed to cater for customers’ requests that all four sides

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can be folded in half for easy access and loading, and two sides removable to allow walk in access for loading and unloading.

The mesh used in the Kobot design is a heavier mesh than the market standard, ensuring its robustness to withstand the tough environment it is used in.

There is also an optional polypropylene (car bumper material, 2.5mm thick) lining attached to the mesh to prevent damage to sensitive components.

Other benefits include visibility – goods are visible through the mesh, there is no strapping or shrink-wrapping of goods to prevent goods from falling off pallet racking and preventing forklifts losing loads.

These flexible, foldable and collapsible stillages are also available in other sizes.

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When it comes to materials handling, there are few people in Australia with more experience than John Brittain.

John is an industry pioneer.

He is the driving force behind five major Australian materials handling companies, including Materials Handling, Cornerstone Automation Systems (CASI) and Schaefer Store Pty Ltd and A-Safe Pty Ltd. His fifth company is involved in importing various materials handling products & ergonomic devices.

Materials Handling Pty Ltd is a national distributor of an extensive range of manual handling & materials handling equipment including turnkey systems. These products include lifting, conveyor, storage, access equipment, height safety, barriers, packaging, crowd & traffic control equipment, safety & waste management products.

Cornerstone Automation Systems (CASI) is a manufacturer that designs and implements state-of-the-art materials handling, packaging, warehouse order fulfilment & automation. CASI designs, engineers, and executes in-house manufacturing, software and controls.

And Schaefer Store Pty Ltd is a national distributor of an extensive range of pallet racking, cantilever racking, long span shelving, modular multi tier shelving products for storage, logistics, materials handling, conveying and warehouse systems.

And A-Safe Pty Ltd supplies a unique range of polymer safety barriers

for warehouse, personnel and forklift safety.

John Brittain is the classic Australian self-made man.

Success did not come on a silver platter – it is the result of hard work and dedication to industry.

John began his career working for a large engineering supply company.

“While I was there I had a trip to Sweden and saw an opportunity to introduce new ergonomic materials handling products into the Australian market, he recalls.

“At that stage Sweden were the leaders in the field – and probably still are.”

So in 1981, when in his early 30s, John launched a materials handling company called MatHand.

“We wanted the name ‘Materials Handling’ but at that stage it was taken, he says.

He was able to secure the name in 1997 when it finally became available.

“We started off in Brisbane, then opened offices in Sydney and Melbourne.”

John started with three employees.

He now has a staff of 25.

The reason for the company’s meteoric rise is simple.

“We offer a huge range, says John.

“We don’t just focus on one particular product or industry.

“Our industries range from mining to pharmaceutical companies.

“This is our strength.”

John says the fact his products have a strong focus on safety has added to the company’s success.

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“This is imperative in today’s market.

Safety is paramount in all organisations – and if it’s not, it should be.”

The company’s motto: “Working with Ease” says it all. “We focus on safety, productivity and efficiency,” John says.

His greatest achievement?

“We have introduced many ergonomic products that were previously unavailable in this country. We have brought in innovative products such as tube lifters and intelligent lifting devices to protect workers from potential injury.”

But though the products were very popular in Europe, Australians initially struggled to embrace them.

“Eventually everybody realized that rather than having one or more employees lifting items, it was more efficient and safer to use a lifting device.”

John says through know-how and experience gained over many years the company is able to introduce new technology and products to the Australian marketplace. “We travel a lot and attend many Expos throughout the world. By doing that we are able to source the latest products and technology.”

Just recently Materials Handling launched a new product that will revolutionise baggage handling at airports across Australia.

Qantas is planning to install up to 20 of the new devices at Melbourne Airport in July.

“These devices are already operating at many airports throughout the world, & London’s Heathrow just installed 40 units, says John. “Qantas is keen to use the new technology to protect its workers throughout Australia.

“Initially they are being rolled out in Melbourne and then to other capital cities.”

John says the new devices not only minimize the risk of injury, they also maintain efficiency.

Though John has been a market leader in his field for more than three decades it hasn’t always been smooth sailing.

His head office in Brisbane was destroyed by the floods that swept through Queensland in 2011.

“We lost more than $1 million and were closed for nearly 8 weeks,” says John.

The building has since been refurbished and is now operating at full capacity.

The business also came out of the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 virtually unscathed.

“We survived the GFC and the floods.

I just hope we can survive the present downturn,” says John with a rare hint of pessimism.

But he still looks forward to the future.

“We will continue to roll out new and innovative products. And we will continue to strive to the lead the way.”

Materials Handling Ph: 1300 65 00 35 www.materialshandling.com.au

Right: John Brittain, the classic Australian selfmade man.

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CELEBRATING 55 YEARS BEHIND THE WHEEL: RICHMOND CASTORS IS STILL ON A ROLL After nearly 50 years, Ray Winslow, the driving force behind leading materials handling company Richmond Castors, has never lost his passion for making wheels.

And when it comes to manufacturing and designing heavy-duty wheels and rollers, Richmond has no peer.

This year marks the 55th anniversary of this proud Australian-owned company.

Richmond prides itself on its ability and ingenuity to conceive and deliver high performance products for industry.

The company continues to offer complete design and manufacturing solutions for wheels and rollers.

The third generation family-owned business started from humble beginnings in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond (hence the name).

The company began as a manufacturer of hydraulic materials handling equipment such as pallet trucks, stackers, both manual and electric and distributed under the trading name, Lift’n’Move.

In 1961 the business moved to the southeastern suburb of Clayton where it could grow and develop.

As well as Melbourne, the company now has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland NZ. CEO Ray Winslow joined his father’s business soon after leaving school.

At the same time he was enrolled at university, studying to become an engineer.

In 1972 he joined the business full-time and not long after began running the business.

“In the early days we were manufacturing hydraulic materials, he recalls. “We were a material handling company that made equipment such as pallet trucks and stackers.

“In the late ‘70s we began to realize there wasn’t a great future in producing goods that could be imported from overseas at a much cheaper cost.

“So we changed our focus to the wheels, castors and rollers business.

“We are now one of Australia’s major manufacturers and suppliers of wheels and castors.”

Mr Winslow says Richmond is much more than just an engineering company focused on wheel and castors.

Its main point of difference is the ability to provide total solutions.

The key to the company’s great success is the supply of customized products for a wide variety of applications.

“We have a highly experienced engineering team that can design specialist products, says Mr Winslow.

“It is a very rare week that does not have us making something new which is always a thrill, he says.

“When it comes to wheels, we can provide a total solution … we build specialized wheels for difficult environments.

“We love making wheels for people. This is the core and passion of our business.

“I have never lost that passion. I still love it.”

Mr Winslow says Richmond's advantage in the market exists in many areas.

“We have the most experienced sales team with a combined experience of over 200 years, he says. “This team is supported by an engineering team of three, with all the Design software and manufacturing capacity required.

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Proud Australian familed-owned company …

Richmond CEO Ray Winslow and his son Breon

“I have never lost the passion. I still love it.” – Ray Winslow “In addition, we have the financial muscle to carry huge stocks, which we hold in our facilities all around Australia.

“And finally, we have an entrenched philosophy of can do and nimbleness that keeps Richmond fresh and resilient.”

After nearly 50 years in the business Ray Winslow has decided to take a back seat.

Ray was chairman of the company for 25 years and has now taken the role as chairman.

His son Breon now heads the production and engineering arms of the business.

Though the company maintains it focus on wheels and bearings it still supplies a broad range of material handling products.

That includes: • Conveyors • Hydraulic table lifters • Battery electric table lifters • Skates • Safety cages • Trolleys and handtrucks • Pallet trucks • Stackers • Skid lifters • Tugs • Plastic tubs • Wheelbarrows and garden carts It also supplies a wide range of bearings including: • Precision belt bearings • Flange bearings • Roller bearings Richmond Wheel and Castor Co has employed our design and manufacturing excellence to provide

the Australian Pipeline Industry with complete engineering solutions for vastly challenging pipeline projects, from design to manufacture in water, energy and resource industries.

Richmond is the recognised market leader in the polyurethane pipe rollers and custom polyurethane mouldings. Our pipe rollers, pipe supports and pipe systems help ensure that any design or installation is achieved safely.

While predominantly manufactured in various polyurethane hardness, steel or nylon, pipe rollers can be manufactured from a variety of other materials to suit specific pipe diameters, capacities and the most arduous environmental conditions.

A state of the art in-house polyurethane plant, including multiple polyurethane machines and ovens allows for tonnes of material to be processed every day with the highest standard mix and air-free consistency. The flexibility not only to produce product tooling in-house, but to machine pour different materials and the same time clearly separates Richmond from others.

Richmond has built a world wide supply chain that provides components and products that can be supplied ex-stock.

In house manufacturing is a critical part of that supply chain.

“We are proud of our ability to design and make wheels and castors and continue to invest in the process, says Ray Winslow.

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DEMAG MODULAR CRANES: 50 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG The Demag KBK modular crane construction kit was first presented to the market in 1963. Since then, more than 10,000km of KBK profile have been marketed and the crane construction kit has been continuously further developed.

Today, Terex Material Handling serves a wide variety of customers in many different industries and is seen as an innovator and worldwide market leader for light crane systems made of steel and aluminium.

The spectrum of applications ranges from individual workplace solutions to complete intra-logistical installations.

The foundation for this continuing success was laid 50 years ago with the development of the Junior System.

“The development of the Demag KBK crane construction kit was the multi-sector response to the demands of a rapidly changing industrial landscape,” says Marc Rieser, head of the business line Modular Cranes at Terex Material

Handling. “With the KBK system, we were the first to offer a modular, highly flexible, smoothly working and also relatively cheap crane solution for the handling of loads in the workplace. That was revolutionary at the time.”

So the KBK crane construction kit created a new crane segment, characterised by the greatest possible degree of modularity and flexibility. It permits made-to-measure customerspecific applications, as well as later adaptations and extensions.

The very first buyers were mostly from the automotive industry which, in the sixties, was enjoying a rapid upturn and was looking for suitable handling solutions in order to organise fast growing car production more efficiently and to assist workers with the increasing complexity of their work. That was the start of the success story of the Demag KBK crane construction kit.

Only two years later came the market launch of the KBK II, designed for loads up to 2,000kg. In addition to the development of further profile types, numerous components were also developed which make the KBK a fully featured system construction kit, drawn on by planners and project engineers all over the world. As well as smoothly running trolleys and system suspension fittings, the extensive system program also includes turntables and track switches.

With the Demag KBK light crane system, Terex Material Handling today offers a modular system construction kit for overhead transport solutions in graduated load ranges up to 3,200 kg.

The automotive industry is still one of the main buyers of light crane systems and it is now also in demand in many other sectors including mechanical engineering, metalworking and metal processing firms, the logistics sector and small workshops.

Demag will soon launch a new KBK product campaign.

“With our statement ‘Experience. The Future’, we are underlining our many years of experience as a partner to industry and, at the same time, signalling future development of more solutions designed to solve our customers’ problems,” says Mr Rieser.

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CAPS STAFF BREATHE DEEP FOR ASTHMA CHARITY Five staff members from the Perth headquarters of Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia completed the RAC Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma, contributing to the more than $190,000 raised by the event for asthma support and research.

The Freeway Bike Hike is Western Australia’s largest cycling community event and charity fundraiser.

Ben Hart, Paolo Lazzari, Melgrace Laudit, Jan Van der Laan and Thomas Godwin took the train from Perth to the starting line in Mandurah.

“It was a beautiful morning for the ride,” Hart said. “Despite being packed in very

closely with a few hundred other cyclists, it was a lovely train ride down the coast.”

Hart, Lazzari, Laudit, Van der Laan andGodwin were part of the more than 10,000 people who saddled up on their bikes to take over the freeways from Mandurah to Perth for the 65km charity fundraiser.

“It was a great day for a ride and overall the event was an enormous success with the highest number of participants ever recorded,” said Hart.

Senior management of CAPS is proud of the achievement of the five riders and the efforts company staff made to support them and the charity event.

Organisers of the event said the amount raised was more than double that of 2012 and the number of cyclists was 25 percent higher than the previous year.

Participants had the option of taking part in three different length rides which started at various points south of Perth. These were the Full Hike from Mandurah, the Mid Hike from Kwinana or Currambine and the Mini Hike from Bull Creek or Stirling.

All riders rolled over the finish line at Langley Park on the banks of the Swan River in the city. In the park participants enjoyed the festival atmosphere and were able to rehydrate and relax after their ride

with live entertainment, breakfast and entertainment for children. www.capsaust.com.au Worthy cause … riders in the Bike Hike from Mandurah to Perth

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Have you ever considered adopting a child? Well now you can adopt a whole school full of children – and make a huge difference in their future.

Authors Dianne and Simione Beranaliva are hoping a new children’s book The Mean and Nasty Toatoa will help to improve the plight of hundreds of school children throughout Fiji.

“One of our aims is to help boost literacy levels in Fijian children by using local imagery, values and culture in our books, says Simione.

“It would be a privilege and a piece of luxury if a Fijian child gets to own or read such a book of high quality both for its contents and in the way it presents,” he says.

Simione is inviting Industry Update readers to help support the schoolchildren through sponsorship.

By supporting the program you can “adopt” a Fijian School so that each child receives a copy of the book which will help to improve their literary skills.

Simione has fond memories of first attending school as a six-year-old in 1965.

“I still remember those two-tone readers, featuring in short stories characters such as Percy the chicken,

SEW-Eurodrive is not only a leader in the field of motor drives and gears, it is also a community leader.

By any measure SEW-Eurodrive is one of Australia’s best corporate citizens.

For the past 15 years the company has been a major sponsor of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria, raising more than $1.5 million for this worthy cause.

These much needed funds have helped to change the lives of thousands.

Each year SEW-Eurodrive hosts two charity events in support of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria.

Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria is not-for-profit organization established in 1978 by families wanting to improve the services and information available to people affected by mental illness.

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Master Willie the pig, Mother Hen, Master Dan the dog. “All were part of Mr Jones’ farmstead in a typical English setting.

“Those books predominantly promoted Western imagery, values and culture, he says.

“Now 50 years down the track, trying to find a full color children’s picture book with Fijian characters promoting Fijian values and culture is almost impossible.

“This experience prompted us to write and put together a full color Fijian picture book.”

For further information on how you can be involved in the Book Boosts Literacy for Fijian Kids’ program email: simibera@bigpond.com

community managed mental health agencies. It provides support services to about 5,000 people a year.

Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria works with people with severe and enduring mental illness, delivering programs across metropolitan and regional Victoria, and in the ACT. About 300 guests attended last year’s SEW-Eurodrive charity event at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium.

A charity luncheon will be held at the Stadium on Wednesday, August 7.

The luncheon will again be held as a lead up to SEW-Eurodrive’s charity golf tournament, expected to be held in October this year at the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club.

For more information phone: 1300 739 287 or: events@sew-eurodrive.com.au

STAND UP AND TAKE A BOW If you’re a good corporate citizen, we would like to hear from you.

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PROUD REIGN: ACE GUTTERS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY WITH A RICH HISTORY IN RAINWATER PRODUCTS

Ace Gutters has built a well-earned reputation as a leading manufacturer and supplier of the highest quality rainwater products.

From humble beginnings in a backyard garage the company now occupies a 2ha site at Mortdale in southern Sydney and employs some 190 staff.

When asked the reason for company’s outstanding success, CEO Don Anderson does not hesitate.

“Our staff,” he says proudly. “They have made our business what it is today.”

Don is exceptionally proud of the business his father Fred established in 1953 from a large garage at his home in southwestern Sydney.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the familyowned company.

“It’s a real milestone, says Don, who has been with the company for the past 48 years.

“I’m very proud of what we have achieved, he says.

While many Australian manufacturers have been “doing it tough” in recent years, Ace Gutters continues to grow from strength to strength.

It is an amazing success story.

All manufacturing of its guttering and downpipes is carried out on site.

“My father was originally an electrical contractor,says Don. “He was very good at making switchboards. He invented a product where he actually flattened conduit.

“Until then all conduit was round which meant that when an electrician had to chase down a wall they had to dig a pretty big hole. “So he worked out a way to roll it

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flat which meant you didn’t have to dig the hole back so far and this was a great success.”

Fred Anderson set up his electrical business just after World War II. He used a brake press to make the wiring duct, but realised it could be better utilised. He hit upon the idea of guttering and thus Ace Gutters Pty Ltd was formed in 1953 in partnership with two other people.

Fred began making quad gutter, a generic profile and a popular one at the time. The factory premises in Hearne Street Mortdale were extended in 1957, as more space was required.

Pioneer … company founder Fred Anderson

Once again he wanted to make more with his equipment and he came up with a new and innovative profile of guttering.

In 1958, he named this new profile, "Nu-Line" gutter.

It was a brilliant idea that made the need for fascia boards unnecessary. This was put on the market in January 1959 and quickly created great interest in the building industry.

The business went well and soon after Fred bought out both the other partners.

Sales went so well that the brake press could not keep up with the demand so a Roll Form machine was purchased in 1961 and was soon rolling out lengths

Milestone … CEO Don Anderson

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of Nu-Line gutter up to 15.5m long. At the same time the Company was having difficulty in obtaining sufficient capital to sustain the rapidly expanding business.

“It was growing so quickly that it became too big and Dad had trouble funding it,” says Don. Fred searched for and found another partner, Dr Morven Dan, to whom he sold half the business. That partnership was a great success.

Fred Anderson died in 1993, leaving the business to his family.

Don, his eldest son, became the CEO. Don has been with the company since 1965 and during that time he has acquired an in-depth knowledge of how the business functions, the challenges in today's marketplace and the need to grow and evolve with an ever-changing industry.

Dr Dan remained on the Board until his death last year, aged 96.

Today Ace Gutters is a leader in its field, offering a full range of guttering and drainage systems.

It now has branches in Sydney and Melbourne and continues to grow. Last year the company established another new branch at Nowra, on the NSW southcoast.

Ace Gutters also prides itself on staff loyalty.

There are 12 employees who have been with the company for more than 30 years service and numerous employees with 10 years or more service.

A large honour board in the foyer pays tribute to their commitment and dedication.

Don has no doubt this is the key to the company’s success.

“You’ve got to look after your staff and treat them correctly,” he says.

“It’s not always about money. “How you talk to them and treat them is very important.”

“For any business to thrive you have to attract the right people. You need people who know how to manage their different areas.

“We have built an outstanding team around us – you can’t do it alone.”

Ace Gutters also prides itself on outstanding customer service. With a large fleet of trucks on the road each day, the company offers same day service for most standard orders in the metropolitan area and within 24 hours for regional areas.

The main point of difference? “We just concentrate on the one thing (gutters) without getting too far off track, says Don. “We could have branched off into other areas, but I always resisted that.”

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‘We have an outstanding team – you can’t do it alone’ Also, Ace Gutters has an exceptional record in delivering orders “correctly and on-time.”

“Our mistake rate is about 1 per cent, which is fantastic.”

Don Anderson says he has never been tempted to take the “cheaper” option and manufacture off-shore.

“It’s very important to have our manufacturing process in Australia, says CEO Don Anderson. “That way we can have full quality control. If it was all done overseas we couldn’t keep an eye on it.”

Ace Gutters prides itself on quality and attention to detail. The company boasts its own laboratory carrying

out extensive R&D to ensure its products comply with the strictest Australian safety standards.

Ace Gutters is a company renowned for “pushing the boundaries.” It constantly seeks new products and new designs.

So what does the future hold?

“We will continue to give customers the highest possible level of service, says Don. “They can be assured that when they buy from Ace Gutters they are buying innovative, quality Australian Made products.”

TAKING RAINWATER PRODUCTS TO A NEW LEVEL In 2004 Ace Gutters took its manufacturing operation to a new level, investing in a state-of-the-art Bronx International Continuous Coil Coating Line.

Since then Ace Gutters has supplied residential, commercial and industrial markets with a new and improved high quality pre-painted steel product called Durakote® specifically designed and introduced for the harsh Australian environment.

Durakote® is manufactured from the world’s most recognised steel substrate Aluzinc (Al-Zn 55 percent) a substrate that complies with the International Steel Standard ASTM A792M.

Durakote® also offers a superior paint finish designed to meet Australian Standard AS2728 using a high quality polyester paint with an oven baked finish which resists peeling and flaking.

Ace Gutters is so confident of the Durakote® product it was the first company in Australia to offer a 20-year warranty covering gutter, fascia and downpipe.

Durakote® is available in a variety of colours and will match any steel roofing colour available in marketplace.

And because of Durakote’s® advanced coating system and superior grade substrate, Ace Products

are also compatible with any make or model of a pre painted steel roof.

For more severe coastal and industrial environments Ace Gutters offer a premium range called Durakote® Coastal. The range comes with an extended warranty and is available in three popular gutter profiles in six Australian landscape colours.

Ace Gutters also has an extensive plumbing division to complement it guttering operation.

The plumbing warehouse offers a complete range of plumbing wares and is open to trade and public.

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BAC SYSTEMS: A TOP DRAWER AUSSIE PERFORMER moved to Rydalmere before building our own premises in Seven Hills in 1984. The rapid expansion of the business saw us outgrowing these premises, after which we acquired two hectares of industrial land at Glendenning where we have built up our dedicated manufacturing and office premises over the last 25 years. Now spanning over 11 000 m2, plans for the future include he provision of a further 2 500 m2 to cope with increasing demand.

At the forefront of industrial design and manufacturing in Australia, BAC Systems produces some of the world’s most innovative modular workplace and drawer storage systems. Founded more than 35 years ago, all BAC products are produced at its Western Sydney plant from locallysourced high strength materials.

In this exclusive interview with Industry Update, BAC Systems founder and director Walter Bachmann explains the reasons for the company’s meteoric rise …

How did you first get involved in the design and manufacture of workplace storage systems?

It has been a long journey to reach the place BAC Systems is at now. After working as a Metal Construction Engineer in my homeland of Switzerland, I emigrated to Australia where I soon saw a great potential for Workplace and Storage System Development. At this time, the concept of complete Drawer Storage Solutions were practically unknown here.

When did you launch BAC Systems in Australia and what was the motivation?

BAC Systems was launched in 1977 in a small rented workplace in Artarmon.

After incorporating in 1981, BAC Systems

What have been the main reasons for the company’s success?

The success of BAC Systems lies in our delivery of the best possible product manufactured in Australia, with respect for all involved in the process from our workers to our customers. Honesty is the key to any business, and is at the heart of having a strong foundation and belief in what you do. This drive powers the BAC team to continually update the range with innovative and practical new additions to meet the needs of our customers.

What are the biggest challenges now facing Australian manufacturers?

There are many challenges now facing Australian manufacturers. At the forefront of these is the shortage of entrepreneurs necessary to rebuild our manufacturing industry. This is a growing concern for Australian manufacturers as “big industry” drives more young Australians from the spirit of true entrepreneurship.

How can Australian manufacturers survive the strong dollar and intense competition from cheap labour countries?

This is a challenge faced by all Australian manufacturers. While there is no guaranteed formula for success, BAC Systems stays strong by avoiding large overheads and being self-funded at all times. Many Australian manufacturers may be concerned about high wages in our

country, but it is really debt and an inability to manage overheads that lead to failure.

Coupled with a strong core product, constant innovation ensures our range meets the needs of the current market.

What does the future hold for BAC? Where do you see your business in five years from now?

BAC Systems has been more successful than we had dared hope at its inception.

With careful planning, we will continue to expand our product range to meet demands as they arise. We have many new BAC products in the pipeline that we are excited to present to the market in the next few years. Ultimately, we look forward to expanding our premises in the next five years to meet the growing demand for Australian owned and made quality products.

What has been your greatest business achievement?

Without doubt, the implementation of our Monastic Hour within the workplace is one of the greatest achievements in the workplace. In this way, all employees are afforded the opportunity to integrate work with prayer, should they choose to. We are also very proud of our contribution to new industry in Australia, not only are our products manufactured in Sydney, we make every effort to ensure all source materials are also Australian-made. Our success in this area has been recognised by the awarding of two Australian Design Awards, with the further recognition of a Golden Design Award, which was of immense personal satisfaction.

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Industry Capability Network to maximise Australian content in major projects To find out more, or to register to use the Australian Made logo, visit www.australianmade.com.au or phone 1800 350 520

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AUSSIE MADE CAMPAIGN DESERVES MORE SUPPORT According to market research more than 70 per cent of Australians are of the mistaken view that the federal government funds the Australian Made, Australian Grown campaign. Wrong. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s a sad fact that the government contributes precious little to this worthy program.

A not-for-profit organization, Australian Made has done an outstanding job in promoting Australian products and services for almost three decades.

Australian Made Chief Executive Ian Harrison is “flabbergasted” that successive governments have failed to provide financial support.

“We are well received by Government, Harrison says. “Everybody likes what we do.

“But it staggers me that the Government in all these years has not made funding available so we can lift the intensity of the message to Buy Australian Made.”

Government “should be doing a lot more” to help spread the Buy Australian Made message", says Mr Harrison.

By buying Australian Made products, consumers are not only supporting Australian business and the national economy – they are protecting jobs.

“We are a low cost, high yield advertisement for the government.

Companies that use our symbol tell us how successful this campaign is in the marketplace.

“They won’t go to China without it … and they won’t promote their products within Australia without it.”

Harrison says Country of Origin branding carries with it “a real connotation of quality, value, high standards and safety.”

The distinctive green and gold Kangaroo logo is recognized worldwide.

“We know the product works,” says Harrison. "The Australian Made symbol not only helps to promote businesses, it also helps to provide consumers with vital information about a product’s origin.

“We know they trust our logo,” he says.

“We don’t think the government puts enough value on that.

“We have said in successive submissions to the federal government they should strategically engage with the program.

“They should provide funding for the program … not because we need the money to stay afloat … but to raise the intensity of the message.

“It’s a very important message we take to consumers and business around the world.”

By funding the Australian Made campaign, government would receive a “very good return on its investment.”

Mr Harrison says the Government’s “footprint” on the Australian Made logo is strong.

The program was launched in 1986 under the Advance Australia Foundation.

But that body went into liquidation 10 years later after a coalition government reneged on a Keating Government promise to provide $2.5 million in funding.

It was resurrected with financial support from the national Chamber of Commerce movement and the campaign was re-launched in 1999 using the current

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Australian Made logo. Earlier this year Australian Made lodged a submission with the federal government for $2.5 million in funding over three years to further promote the brand locally and overseas.

But no funds were allocated in the recent federal budget for this worthy cause.

Mr Harrison says Australian manufacturers are now facing more challenges than ever before.

So it is time now for Australians to invest in Australian products. “It is time to Buy Australian.”

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FORUM TO STREAMLINE SUPPLY CHAINS The apicsAU Victorian Chapter convenes a monthly forum for members involved in various aspects of supply chain and related industries.

The forum discusses matters of common interest, with a particular focus on the practical implementation of the various business functions associated with the APICS body of knowledge and the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in supporting those functions.

A formal agenda is prepared for the conduct of each meeting with a series of subjects for future meetings agreed by forum members.

Initiated by Kevin Hitchman, apicsAU Victorian member and Logistics Manager at BPW Transpec Pty Ltd, the forum is presently engaged in an extensive review of supply chain performance measurements.

Using a review of performance measurements that appeared in a recent

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edition of the apicsAU Journal of Enterprise Resource Management as a framework, Forum participants have worked their way through 16 of the 36 measurements addressed in that review.

The forum explores each subject area in detail, developing an understanding of the requirements of different business operations in that subject area.

It also determines the ways in which ERP/other solutions may be used to address those requirements. apicsAU members holding CPIM qualifications are welcome to join the Forum which typically meets on the last Thursday of each month at the apicsAU office in North Melbourne.

There is no fee for participation, but members wishing to participate, should register their interest beforehand.

Leading gases and engineering company BOC has introduced a new approach for basic and advanced welding training.

The company recently launched a new virtual welder, produced by Germany’s largest manufacturer of welding equipment, EWM, and distributed by BOC. The Virtual Welding Trainer is a powerful, state-of-the art and interactive training system for all welding positions.

The device allows trainees learn from a realistic display what the ideal welding speed is and what the distance to workpiece, the setting angle, and welding direction should be.

Richard Fowles, BOC’s Senior Product Manager for Welding Products in Australia and NZ, said the Virtual Welding Trainer was perfect for training environments such as TAFEs and also for welding companies to test new manufacturing methods, screen workers and upgrade skills.

Mr Fowles said the machine brought unique benefits and increased learning efficiencies to training.

“The trainees control the simulation holding a special torch, which is just like real welding,’’ he said.

For more information visit: www.apicsau.org.au

WIN FOR APICS MEMBERS The Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (apicsAU) and the Supply Chain Council (SCC) have agreed to provide uniform memberdiscount access to the training and certification programs offered by the associations.

This alliance extends an already existing relationship between APICS (The Association for Operations Management) and SCC and will allow for the deepening of skill sets, knowledge and certification opportunities for members of both associations locally.

Through this alliance apicsAU members can take advantage of the Supply Chain Council’s supply chain methodology, diagnostics and benchmarking based on the SCOR standards. These offerings compliment the apicsAU education and certification programs, which provide a foundation for the supply chain improvement activities that SCC promotes.

More details about this relationship and benefits for members can be found at: apicsau.org.au

Virtual training allows the trainees to learn the correct movements and the proper use of the torch twice as quickly.’’

With this new technology, BOC and EWM are not just breaking new ground in basic and advanced training, but also in refreshing and enhancing welding technique.

The Virtual Welding Trainer is also extremely helpful for the training of welders in the application of welding procedure specifications as it reduces time-consuming and costly welding experiments and reduces possible waste.

"If only limited material is available for example, then the welder can first get used to the approach to take before embarking on the job itself,’’ Mr Fowles said.

This innovative training can reduce consumption of basic training materials by up to 35 percent, helping to protect the environment and reduce the use of resources.

It also offers a safe way to learn with no risk of injury.

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BY PETER LOMMAN, APICSAU PRESIDENT AND MENTOR apicsAU, in collaboration with the LAA, is again running its Supply Chain Mentoring Program in South Australia this year.

Now in its third year the mentoring program offers members starting out in the supply chain industry an exciting professional development opportunity.

Mentees are partnered with an experienced supply chain practitioner to support career aspirations, build on personal development and encourage supply chain best practices.

Sponsored by Dexion, workshops are again being held to aid both mentees and mentors to obtain the best out of the program.

The program was explained in full at a launch in April and tools were provided to establish and guide the mentoring relationship.

Mentors came away with key learnings, which will enable them to assist mentees in achieving their best.

Mentees focused on goal setting by identifying their career plans and expectations, with each participant leaving their session with a personal action plan.

Both parties were excited to meet over an informal lunch, getting to know each other and preparing for their first out-of-session meeting.

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MIGAS OFFERS DUAL TRADE TRAINING The use of solar energy has been a major growth area within Australia over the past five years.

This advancement in power generation, and other advancements specifically in the renewable energies, have an influence on the air-conditioning/refrigeration and electrical sectors.

For many reasons these two trades have always been considered sister trades as there are a number of fundamentals that overlap between the two.

If you are part of the air-conditioning and refrigeration or electrical industry and want to make a difference, MIGAS would like to hear from you.

MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees is a leading National Group Training Organisation that hosts apprentices, trainees and school-based employees in hundreds of businesses across Australia.

MIGAS is currently working with various government departments and industry bodies to get the dual trade Air-conditioning and Refrigeration and Electrical Dual Trade Apprenticeships qualification approved and funded.

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MIGAS CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN STYLE AWARDS NIGHT RECOGNISES HIGH ACHIEVERS Every year MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees celebrates the success and achievements of our apprentices, trainees and school based trainees, by holding a MIGAS Awards Night.

This year marked the 25th Anniversary of MIGAS. The organization played host to 267 guests at a gala dinner in Brisbane to celebrate the occasion.

The Awards night recognizes the hard work of the apprentices, trainees and the Host companies.

It also helps to highlight the benefits of vocational education through apprenticeships and traineeships to industry in Australia.

Industry Update is a proud Media Partner of the Awards.

The QLD Minister for Education, Training and Employment, John-Paul Langbroek, was the special guest speaker.

Mr Langbroek congratulated MIGAS on its outstanding record of achievement of the past 25 years.

“Governments cannot do it alone,” Mr Langbroek said. “Organisations like MIGAS make a great contribution to the Queensland and national economy.”

MIGAS CEO David Brown said 25 years in the life of any business is “quite a milestone.”

“Today MIGAS has offices throughout Australia and employs in excess of 700 apprentices and trainees.

“We look forward to the next 25 years with optimism and enthusiasm.”

MIGAS award winners included: NSW/VIC Overall State School-based Apprentice of the Year 2012 Kate Webber of Reading Cinemas (school-based – retail) Kate is very passionate about whatever she puts her mind to on the job and at school.

She takes pride in her work and completes all tasks that are given to her. Kate’s host

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company, Readings Cinemas, says that Kate has the most infectious disposition; she always has a smile and happy outlook.

Kate has embraced and enjoyed the working environment.

NSW/VIC Overall State Trainee of the Year 2012 Luke Gavin of Roadhound Electronics (trainee – electronics) Luke has a passion for his role. He is the first one to show you what he is working on and what the fault was. Luke is very committed to his Traineeship and gaining as many skills as possible. Luke has a way of making everyone around him smile and it is evident that he enjoys his work.

Roadhound are extremely happy with the level of commitment that Luke shows.

They say that he has a high aptitude for the trade and has a “Roadhound” attitude.

NSW/VIC Engineering Fabrication Apprentice of the Year 2012 Simon Savini of JBK Engineering NSW/VIC Automotive Apprentice of the Year 2012 Corey Merrin of Central Coast Automatics (apprentice – automotive) NSW/VIC Combined Industries Apprentice of the Year 2012 Elliot Casey of Flower Power (apprentice – horticulture) NSW/VIC Engineering Mechanical of the Year 2012 and NSW/VIC Overall State Apprentice of the Year Amber Zinke of Hedweld Engineering (apprentice – fitter) NSW/VIC Safety Winner of the Year 2012 Elliot Casey of Flower Power (apprentice – horticulture) Elliot was originally employed by MIGAS as a School Based Trainee and is now a

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4th year apprentice. Elliot has not had a work place injury during this time. He has had an outstanding attitude to safety from the very beginning of his employment and has been a safety representative at Flower Power for the last couple of years.

NSW/VIC Large Host Employer of the Year 2012 Hirotec NSW/VIC Small Host Employer of the Year 2012 Bradken Resources Muswellbrook QLD/WA Overall State School-based Apprentice of the Year 2012 Joshua Strachan of Sunshine Toyota (school-based – automotive) Joshua has shown exceptional drive and passion that is not regularly seen in young men his age. His HRDO Wendy noted that "all he wants to do is be a mechanic and fix cars ... he has never missed a days work since he started and always arrives early and stays late." Josh's host says he will be a great tradesman and is "the most enthusiastic school-based we've ever had." Josh hopes to one day open his own business.

QLD/WA Overall State Trainee of the Year 2012 Jeri-lee Ludwig of Freightquip (trainee – business administration) Jeri-lee has shown excellent initiative and maturity in her traineeship, managing projects, leading monthly OH&S meetings, and identifying risks around the workplace. Freightquip's General Manager Stephan Taig is so impressed

by Jeri-Lee he often tries to convince her to relocate to Melbourne and work in his office. The Brisbane Branch Manager Jason Powter "couldn't do without her".

QLD/WA Light Vehicle of the Year 2012 Klae Harrison of Action Auto Group (apprentice – automotive) QLD/WA Engineering of the Year 2012 Emmet Whitehead of Emersteel Fabricators (apprentice – boilermaking) QLD/WA Electrical/Refrigeration of the Year 2012 David Simenauer of Woodlands Pty Ltd (apprentice – electrical)

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Winners are grinners.... Proud award winners at the MIGAS 25th Anniversary event in Brisbane.

QLD/WA Combined Trades of the Year 2012 Marcus Hamill of Roadtek (apprentice – dual trade instrument and electrical) QLD/WA Heavy Vehicle of the Year 2012 and QLD/WA Overall State Apprentice of the Year Mattheus Van Zyl of CJD Equipment (apprentice – diesel fitting) Since the beginning of Matt’s apprenticeship, he has shown a dedication to learning with a keen focus on the job at hand. He regularly takes home tech manuals to study in his free time, and leads by example in his personal presentation, and passion for the job.

Matt’s HRDO Jodie says he is the most proactive apprentice she has ever seen, noting that he exudes passion and displays an extraordinary drive. Matt cites his proudest moment in his apprenticeship as completing a repair job that is expected to take 9-10 hours with two people, by himself in 8 hours.

Matt also won the award for CJD’s

Apprentice of the Year in 2012, and was also MIGAS’s Diesel Fitter of the Year for 2011.

QLD/WA Safety Winner of the Year 2012 Madeleine Furlong of CJD Equipment (apprentice – spare parts interpreter) Maddie identified that some equipment had a faulty component, which could have resulted in a trolley spill and subsequent injury. Maddie used her initiative and separated the equipment, reported the fault and evaded a potential workplace injury for her or her colleagues.

Maddie has an excellent safety record and has no non-compliances for drug and alcohol testing.

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NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS National School-based Apprentice of the Year 2012 Joshua Strachan of Sunshine Toyota (school-based – automotive) (QLD) National Trainee of the Year 2012 Jeri-lee Ludwig of Freightquip (trainee – business administration) (QLD) David Fisher Memorial Award for the National Apprentice of the Year 2012 Amber Zinke of Hedweld (apprentice – fitter) (NSW) Amber has been praised as a dedicated, efficient young apprentice with a highly developed work ethic who copes with all tasks in a professional manner. She has an outstanding safety

record, consistently setting an example for other apprentices and qualified tradespeople alike.

She is very dependable and is always willing to work overtime to complete her jobs. She has won safety awards with MIGAS in the past for her consistent effort and attitude towards safety. Amber regularly recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.

Amber’s host Hedweld Engineering says that Amber is a dedicated, efficient young apprentice and displays a highly developed work ethic, coping with all tasks in a professional manner.

Hedweld have said they would be happy to employ Amber permanently at the end of her apprenticeship.

“She is driven by a self-motivated ‘can do attitude.’

“Amber will make an outstanding tradesperson and a great leader/teacher for future apprentices.”

AMBER SHINES AT GLITTERING NATIONAL AWARDS NIGHT Apprentice fitter/machinist Amber Zinke, stole the show at the MIGAS Awards night.

Amber won the David Fisher Memorial Award for National Apprentice of the Year 2012 in recognition of her dedication and professionalism.

David Fisher’s wife Judy presented the award as a tribute to her late husband, who was a member of the MIGAS Board for many years.

The Award was a great honour for Amber considering she is employed in a trade that is still largely male-dominated.

Amber said she was inspired by her late father to get a trade.

“Dad was a jack-of-all trades, she said.

“He loved doing jobs around the house –

roofing, tiling – you name it.

“I always wanted to get involved and used to ask him a lot questions ...

How do you use certain tools and how to take things apart and how to put them back together again.

“His words of wisdom were: ‘if you can get a trade, do it – it’s the best thing you can do in life’”.

Thanks to MIGAS Amber has been working at Hedweld Engineering Pty Ltd at Mt Thorley in the NSW Hunter Valley since December, 2010.

Hedweld works closely with OEM's – mainly in the mining sector – to custom design new and innovative products to make component lifting and handling safer and more time efficient.

Amber is one of 26 apprentices employed by Hedweld as part of the MIGAS apprenticeship program.

“I am the only female in a trades position at the company,” says Amber.

Her main role is to assemble machines according to customer specifications.

Hedweld general manager Chris Eccleston says Amber is a dedicated and efficient young apprentice with a highly developed work ethic.

“Amber work ethics are second to none, she shows a professional work ethic at all times, he says.

“She delivers quality workmanship and on time delivery on all projects she is involved with.

“Amber shows a want to improve and

a need to be the best.

“She is driven by a self-motivated ‘can do attitude.’ “Amber will make an outstanding tradesperson and a great leader/teacher for future apprentices.”

Amber hopes to gain permanent employment with Hedweld when her apprenticeship ends next year.

“I would like to build a career with them and teach other apprentices along the way, she says.

“Hopefully I can pass on some of the knowledge I have gained while I have been working with them.”

Would she encourage other girls to take up a trade?

“Absolutely, she says without hesitation. “Don’t be afraid!”

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SMART WAY TO TEACH FUTURE GENERATIONS ART’S SMART CNC ROUTER BRINGS PROJECTS TO LIFE

Gold Coast-based Bond University’s School of Architecture’s vision is unique but simple – it aims to combine teaching excellence with practical experience to deliver top-class graduates. Practical hands-on projects contribute to a large part of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, where students learn about shape and form, textile usage, light and shade influences, structure and strength, design aesthetics and a host of other architectural influences that exist in this creatively driven profession.

In early 2012 the school decided it was time to add a state-of-the art CNC router from Brisbane-based Advanced Robotic Technology (ART) to its technical equipment, which already included a CNC laser cutter and 3D printer.

Jonathan Nelson, Teaching Fellow and the manager of the Digital Fabrication and Research Laboratory at the Solheil Abedian School of Architecture, was looking for something to process large materials and to do more sculpting tech

work when he came across ART’s range of CNC routers. He has spent the last ten years working in the architecture, fabrication, and software development fields, and knew exactly what he was looking for.

“The machine had to be well-made, it had to be high-durability, high-capacity, and we needed someone as local as possible to service the machine,” he says. “ART have absolutely provided that service.

While it might be cheaper to buy an imported machine from Asia, it is hard to get the service. With ART we are dealing with a local company that can provide something that’s worth the extra price.”

The Lab’s SMART router XR 3500 is unique in the Australian marketplace, as the only 100 percent Australian-made machine designed for various applications featuring an additional fourth axis for automatic tool changes including special tools such as knives for foam cutting. The grantry-mounted covered toolchanger turns variable-angle cutting,

creasing and routing needed to create architectural 3D shapes into one efficient fully automated process.

According to Mr Nelson, studio assignments have been purposefully designed to introduce the students to the intellectual, material and spatial culture of architecture; seeing, understanding and responding o the parameters of place; recognizing landscape as architecture … all intended to foster design and strategic thinking skills and the value of risk taking in the creative process.

The Fabrication and Research Laboratory now provides all the tools to fabricate both small scale models or fullsize prototypes and sculptures.

Wood, plastic, MDF, dense foam and soon aluminium are among the many types of materials that can be machined or manipulated in the shop.

Students create sculptures and other architectural artwork, and use the CNC router as a major tool in their shop. The photos illustrate just a few examples of some of the exciting work being created.

“The Fabrication Lab provides a setting in which students learn basics of fabrication and CNC programming,” Mr Nelson says. “The students don’t exactly learn how to do the CAM programming, they sit with me and learn what the strengths and weaknesses of the CNC router are and what it can and can’t do.”

Mr Nelson adds that he uses the router in as many of his classes as possible and student frequently use it for studio projects, which have been purposefully designed to introduce the students to the intellectual, material and spatial culture of architecture.

Much of the artwork processed on the ART router was recently on display at the Speculator gallery exhibition, a design

studio and public event guided by Gavin Robotham and Mark Bagguley of CRAB studio London.

Here, the students and staff have experienced the exhilaration and exhaustion of designing, building, promoting and putting up for public scrutiny an exhibition of ideas.

Since the router has been installed in early 2012, most of the other machines like bandsaws are now collecting dust, Mr Nelson says.

“The router takes a lot of the work over we formerly used to do with the other equipment,” he says. “Having that machine around has taken the need from me to train students on smaller woodworking equipment. I don't train students on the bandsaw anymore because the router does all the work. It is also easier for the students now because they have already drawn everything on the computer, and get a lot more done with the router today.”

While Mr Nelson admits that the CAD/CAM software the school is using is a bit hard to get used to, the machine is really simple.

“Once all the drawings are converted to the G-Code, the machine cuts all parts precisely and fast. It is an excellent machine, he says. “We have put it through a lot of work and it runs pretty much constantly towards the end of the semester.

“We would absolutely go with one of ART’s machines again – it is the service and the quality of the machine itself. It is worth the extra money.”

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Crowded house … visitors at the DMG/Mori Seiki Open House in Germany

A record 6000 visitors from around the globe attended the annual DMG/ Mori Seiki Open House at the Deckel Maho plant in Pfronten, Germany earlier this year.

The five-day event featured over 70 machines, six of which were world premieres.

Making their debut on the world stage were the CTX beta 2000 and the European-made NLX 2500/SY 700 universal turning machines, the DMU 125 FD monoBLOCK and DMU 65 FT monoBLOCK 5-axis universal milling machines, and the DMC 80 H linear 5-axis horizontal milling centre, which features linear drives on all axes.

Also unveiled was the high-precision DIXI 210 P 5-sided, 5-axis universal milling machine. This product boasts an error tolerance of less than or equal to

0.004mm and a rapid traverse of up to 60m per minute.

More than half of the attendees were from overseas, including a strong contingent from Australia and New Zealand.

Stefan Weiwadel, President DMG/ Mori Seiki Australia was pleased to see customers exchanging information, making new contacts and seeking expert advice.

Weiwadel said one Australian customer had the unique experience of seeing his new machine being assembled on the production line at the Deckel Maho plant.

“The open house gave customers an opportunity to gain insight into the versatility and professionalism of the company, and to see how it was organised,” he said.

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The open house featured an exhibition space showcasing 12 automation system solutions designed to help customers achieve maximum productivity, and presentations from Boeing and Rolls Royce, which shed light on the latest developments and innovations in the aerospace industry.

For Weiwadel, the highlight of these presentations was learning how DMG/ Mori Seiki can continue to support and contribute to the aerospace industry's targets and success.

Customers were also given the chance to experience some of the local German attractions.

A half-day tour of Munich and visits to Neuschwanstein castle and the Zötler Brewery were included in the event program.

“It was great to put names to faces and spend time with customers,” said Weiwadel.

“We have set the target to become the market leader in Australia and New Zealand over the next two years, so I look forward to putting names to many more faces in the future.”

DMG and Mori Seiki, two worldwide leading machine tool manufacturers, enjoy a strategic global partnership.

Product lines include DMG and Mori Seiki high precision machining centres, turning centres and multi-/ 5-axis machines.

The company is also renowned for its Ultrasonic range for machining of advanced materials, Lasertec technologies for surface texturing and the Ecoline series of advanced machining centres.

DMG/Mori Seiki also manufacture and sell Taiyo Koki vertical grinders, DIXI ultra-high-precision machining centres and Gildemeister renewable energy solutions (www.gildemeister.com).

DMG/Mori Seiki Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 03 8545 0900 www.dmgmoriseiki.com

Prost! … DMG/Mori Seiki staff and customers enjoy German hospitality at the Zötler Brewery during the Pfronten Open House event

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FINE NEW ATTRITION MILL FROM MUNSON A new Attrition Mill from Munson Machinery delivers optimum efficiency and reliability.

The Model SK-24-MS Attrition Mill reduces friable chemicals and minerals, as well as metal powders, wood flour, fertilisers, insecticides and fibres, producing particles within relatively narrow size ranges from 10-down to 100-mesh.

The 61cm diameter mill is equipped with an outer stationary milling disc, and an inner rotating milling disc that adjusts to vary the gap between the discs.

Material enters the gap through the centre of the outer disc, and is ground between the discs as it travels radially by centrifugal force created by the rotating disc, with greater reductions achieved by reducing the gap.

Capacity is generally dependent on the required output size of the reduced material, with coarser products produced at higher rates.

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Precise machining and alignment of the discs, together with constant spring pressure, maximise size uniformity of the reduced material, while static and dynamic balancing of the rotating runner head assembly provides vibration-free operation.

Plate patterns are selected to optimise the reduction of specific types of materials.

Quick-release separation of the grinding discs allows thorough wash down between product runs. Access panels can be added to the rear of the housing for cleaning, inspection and maintenance.

Models are available with rotor diameters from 30.5 to 91.4cm, constructed of carbon steel and are available in #304 or #316 stainless steel to sanitary or industrial standards.

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In addition to lifting magnets, now the complete range of Quad-System permanent-electro workholding magnetic systems from Tecnomagnete is available in Australia from Serpent & Dove – Applied Magnetics Pty Ltd. Magnetic chucks are used to clamp workpieces for horizontal or vertical grinding, milling, boring and machining.

Using Tecnomagnete’s renowned “neutral crown” technology (as used in Tecnomagnete lifting magnets), permanent-electro chucks present all the clamping power at the face of the magnet and use power only during the activate and deactivate commands.

Magnetic chucks are available in many sizes and configurations including Cubo-Tec vertical workholders and can feature self-adjusting pole extensions, which accommodate curved or warped surfaces.

Major advantages include quick and flexible clamping options.

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State-of-the-art … YCM machining centres from 600 Machines

At the Taipei International Machine Tools Show (TIMTOS 2013) in Taiwan, YCM launched a range of machine tools that had the grapevine buzzing.

The company unveiled new vertical and horizontal axis machining centres and double-column machining centres with full 5-axis heads, and took the wraps off its new Y-axis lathes.

Now in the top tier of machine tool designers and builders, the Taiwanese company has steadily moved-up through the many levels of the machine tool supply market.

It was founded in 1954 as Yeong Chin Iron Works. Today, the company is a major player, with a factory of almost 160,000 sqm, a highly-skilled workforce of more than 800, and accreditation to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

It has its own foundry, with a QA regime that ensures only the highestquality castings are provided to the machine-assembly hall. It uses the Meehanite process, which ensures castiron with uniform soundness, consistent

physical and mechanical properties, and dependable performance in service.

Mainline products include vertical machining centres (VMCs), double column VMCs, horizontal machining centres, and CNC lathes.

There are more than 70 models and versions to meet a large variety of industry needs, and the YCM brand has a global reputation for delivering consistent precision, outstanding reliability, and exceptional rigidity.

Further, most of the company’s large range of machine tools are offered with BBT spindles as standard – not as an expensive “extra.”

YCM’s design provides dual surface contact and exceptional cutting rigidity, delivering high accuracy.

Taking advantage of their sturdy and rigid construction, all the machines can be fitted with the advanced MXP Fanuc control that boasts a user-friendly interface, along with innovative features designed to foster increased efficiency and productivity.

Engineers around the globe are now familiar with the world-class machine tools designed and built by YCM. In Australia, the company is exclusively represented by 600 Machine Tools, a member of the UK-based 600 Group.

A small but very knowledgeable team has ensured that the YCM brand is as well-known among Australia’s workshop managers as it is in every industrial country around the world.

The managing director in Australia of 600 Machine Tools, Cliff Purser, said: “I have visited Taiwan and toured the factory of this almost 60-year old company, and witnessed the remarkable attention to detail of the tradesmen during the building of each machine tool.

I was not in the least surprised to discover that YCM was the first Taiwanese manufacturer of machine tools to be accredited to the prestigious ISO9000 world standard for quality assurance.”

Delighted customers in Australia

One of Australia’s leading manufacturers of transmission equipment recently invested in a YCM GT200A, a CNC lathe designed to ensure consistent machining performance by eliminating structural distortion and deformation under heavy-machining conditions.

The company already has a number of large machines for the many bigger components that it produces – splineshafts, drives, and gears – and the new lathe has proved to be ideal for highproductivity turning, with exceptional speed, power, and capacity.

At a Sydney company, founded almost 50 years ago, more than 3,000 components are manufactured for vehicle conversion and refurbishment markets – in

Australia and further afield. It now has a 12-tonne YCM machining centre with a Fanuc 18i-MB control – complemented by Manual Guide i – enabling the workshop to load the machine for a “lights out” operation during the night.

While the majority of Australian companies in the manufacturing and engineering industries have struggled during 2-3 years of economic turbulence, a small firm in NSW has bucked the trend and actually expanded and diversified. It now has a CNC vertical machining centre from YCM with a spindle-speed of 10,000 rpm and throughspindle coolant delivery.

A company in northern Queensland is relied on by two major industries – mining and sugar-cane processing. Among the machines acquired from 600 Machine Tools is the largest in a YCM series of four VMCs, and is fitted with the unique Z-axis guide-bar counterweight that allows for rapid ‘peck’ drilling and Z-axis rapid movement with remarkable smoothness.

As one of the top 100 machine tool manufacturers in the world, YCM ensures that visitors to such international trade fairs as TIMTOS in Taiwan, JIMTOF in Japan, and EMO in Germany have the opportunity to view and test its latest machines.

The Taiwan company has ensured that operators of each new machine receive training conducted by YCM-trained specialists, collectively using more than 30 languages.

After commissioning, unstinting support is provided anywhere in Australia by 600 Machine Tools.

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SWIFT METAL PINS A SHARP CHOICE Swift Metal Services manufacture a hugerange of steel pins for a vast range of applications throughout Australia.

Swift manufacturing and machining expertise includes clevis pins, hinge pins, locating pins, hood pins, cover pins, drawbar pins, SS pins, hitch pins, locking pin, split pins, cotter pins and centre pins, turned pins, knurled pins, taper pins, threaded pins and J-Pins to name a few.

Swift’s cutting edge machining centres and associated CNC Lathes can produce quantities of precision pins from all types of materials. These include stainless steels, carbon steels, brass, copper and aluminium.

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Swift Metal Services also provide a hardening service if required.

Swift Metal Services Ph: 1800 626 525 www.swiftmetal.com.au

ONE-STOP SHOP FOR AUSSIE INDUSTRY Fast-growing Australian CNC machining and fabrication contractor Sevaan Group now offers a complete outsourcing option to Australian industries.

As well as laser cutting, folding, punch/shear and sheeting capabilities, Sevaan also provides assembly and powder coating finish.

The move comes on the strength of its own market research which identified a strong need for these services from the one provider. It is ideal for companies looking to source very small batches or even once-off prototyping.

The Sevaan Group’s capabilities are so wide that it can now facilitate the entire industrial spectrum. This includes general manufacturing, mining, defence, rail and infrastructure, shipping, petroleum and energy, public works and the agricultural sector.

Sevaan Group CEO Tony Panrucker says the organisation has a very experienced management group and highly talented staff in its engineering department and on the shopfloor.

"We believe these two departments each have to be of the highest standard in capability because they go hand-inhand," said Mr Panrucker.

"One of the most important aspects of fabrication is realising that the engineering department feeds information to the shopfloor which turns that digital data into the physical reality of a product.

"If one of these areas is weak the outcome will be flawed, so we've been very careful in ensuring that our workforce is of a high skills capacity and works in synchronicity.”

Sevaan’s capabilities and materials handling platform will give large manufacturing companies the ability to budget on identified, fixed costs to better manage their own work.

By outsourcing the technical aspects of engineering control and fabrication to a proven specialist, they will cut down waste and unnecessary costs.

"Manufacturing today needs a well oiled machine and this is what we believe we have as Sevaan amalgamated several long-standing manufacturing companies into one entity,” said Mr Panrucker.

“As a new unit we have picked up many contracts across various industries including rail infrastructure, mining, general engineering, the agricultural sector as well as once off contracts and prototyping – particularly to the Defence industry."

The company is capable of high-tech sheet metal plating and higher product fabrication (engineering and machining), founded on the advanced technological level of its machines and operators.

Sevaan Group Ph: 02 9824 5555 www.sevaangroup.com.au

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NMW AND AUSTECH 2013 DRAW BIG CROWDS Austech 2013 and National Manufacturing Week (NMW) held recently in Melbourne defied the current economic climate drawing strong crowds and quality sales leads.

Australia’s leading trade show for precision manufacturing and machine tools together with National Manufacturing Week (NMW) collectively attracted 11,223 visitors over four days and featured more than 300 industry exhibitors.

Austech 2013 exhibition director Shane Infanti says the numbers were strong, matching organisers’ expectations.

“Whilst AMTIL (Australian Manufacturing Institute Limited) as the organisers and the industry body realise that the climate is difficult, we hope that there was enough interest stimulated through the show to create activity in the market place over the coming months,” said Mr Infanti.

The exhibitors addressed every conceivable aspect of how to make things smarter, A D _assisting F E N local P R manufacturers O F E B _ 1 to 0 . p

deploy appropriate technology and connect to providers of systems and processes in an effort to optimise efficiency, quality and costs and thus to achieve that all-important competitive edge.

One of the most noticeable buzzwords during the show was certainly additive manufacturing and 3D printing, and visitors to the dedicated Digital & Additive Pavilion kept exhibitors busy.

There were several activities and new initiatives that kept the floor buzzing throughout the four-day event.

Among them was the Manufacturers Pavilion, which featured presentations from industry experts, discussing the possibilities of improving manufacturers’ competitiveness through research, innovation and technology.

“The Manufacturers Pavilion is a welcome addition to Austech and enables manufacturers to showcase their capabilities not only to the general butgalso daudience f Pa e targeted 1 1 VIPs / 1 within 9 / 1 0 ,

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Senator Kate Lundy with Joe Petruccelli (Techni Waterjet) at NMW 2013

key supply chains,” Mr Infanti said. “The initial feedback from the exhibitors in that area is very positive, and a stepping stone for us to continue working with them to generate business.”

Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation Senator Kate Lundy, opened National Manufacturing Week (NMW 2013), describing the event as an “extraordinary showcase” for Australian manufacturing.

2 Senator : 1 2 Lundy P Msaid NMW 2013 and Austech were key indicators of manufacturing’s $4.8bn annual R&D investment – a quarter of Australia’s total investment – which she described as in “key to reviving industry on the world stage.”

“It’s key to survival for manufacturing as it adapts to the most significant structural change,” said Senator Lundy, describing the challenges manufacturers face adapting to shifting market conditions and with the continued strength of the $A dollar.

“The Gillard Labor Government is committed to our manufacturing industries and appreciates their importance in a

globally competitive, broad based and sustainable Australian economy,” Senator Lundy said.

Event organiser, Reed Exhibitions says in addition to funding R&D, manufacturing is intensifying its investment in new technologies.

Australian industry invests $10bn each year in plant and equipment to streamline operations or enable new capabilities.

Exhibition Director Paul Baker said: “Last December, we surveyed 400 manufacturing industry personnel – and their consistent feedback was that they see technological innovation as a source of growth. Around half - 49.6 percent of those surveyed – will be making moderate or larger capital investments this year to support their growth strategies.”

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Leussink Engineering has successfully met a recent challenge to refurbish a series of reducing valves, which had not been serviced for nearly 30 years.

The reducing valves were being used by an engineering company in the Illawarra region of NSW. They were used for reducing steam pressure from 4200 kPA down to 2500 kPA and were made from a number of “exotic alloys” for specific tolerances in a very exacting and harsh environment.

Leussink managed to survey the valves, analyse the alloy composition, engineer any components required, and reassemble and return a refurbished set of valves, which are over 1sqm in footprint in a

matter of 18 days.

The company coordinated the entire job with third parties and other suppliers as well, so in 18 days the end-user basically had a new set of valves.

Leussink can coordinate the entire lifecycle and supply chain of a job, regardless of whether it involves engineering or not.

Leussink provides engineering services, prototyping, emergency repair work, machining and manufacturer, welding, and design engineering.

Leussink Engineering Ph: 02 4260 7777 www.leussink.com.au

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CUTTING EDGE DVD FROM STERLING TOOLS The BONUS Sterling DVD enclosed with this edition of Industry Update contains our largest ever catalogue release of Cutting Tools and Power Tool Accessories.

This exciting new catalogue showcases the most extensive range in Australia of enhanced, high quality tools from Sterling and Alpha.

Products include trimming knives and blades for all cutting applications, scrapers, shears, measuring equipment, staplers and staples, drill bits, masonry drills, driver bits, magnetic based drills and cutters and more.

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Proprietary nickel-based alloys used in gas and steam turbines, for example, are among the world´s strongest materials, continually being developed to allow power plants to run at much higher temperatures.

This not only provides more power to those that need it, it increases plant efficiency and reduces or eliminates harmful emissions.

Superalloys such as Inconel, Waspaloy, Rene, and others come into play in turbine blades and other parts that require high strength, excellent high temperature creep resistance, phase stability, and resistance to oxidation and corrosion.

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high-strength nickel-based alloys, roughing at cutting speeds up to 3,300 SFM (1000 m/min) with tool life two to three times longer than comparable solid-carbide tools.

Kennametal´s new SiAlON KYS40 ceramic grade and the overall design of the solid ceramic endmill now offers the most effective way to rough nickelbased high-temperature alloys.

Cutting speeds on nickel-based superalloys can be up to 20 times higher compared to solid carbide end mills.

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STOP MACHINING IN FEAR: SUPERQUENCH IS HERE THE SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME) RECENTLY HOSTED A TECHNICAL EVENING WITH MAJOR AUSTRALIAN STEEL SUPPLIER, INTERLLOY. THE EVENT FOCUSED ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HEAT TREATMENT OF STEEL AND PRESENTED AN EXCELLENT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY. CNC MACHINING EXPERT, JAMES ABBOTT REPORTS …

Machining high tensile steel and discover a crack in the bar?

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This process, known as Superquench is a unique heat treatment process that eliminates cracking. The steel is heated by electromagnetic induction and quenched by spray jets in a single line, before being rolled onto cooling racks. That’s right, one end of the bar hasn’t even been started, whilst the other end is finished.

Heat treatment of steel The heat treatment of steel has not always been an exact science. With traditional steel processing, red-hot bundles are lifted out of a furnace and quenched in a polymer solution.

Whilst the process achieves the desired result, it has its flaws. Hot air is blown over the bars, so the bars closer to the air intake heat faster than bars at the other end, which means uneven heating. And as for the quenching process, bars at the centre of the bundle are insulated and cool significantly slower than bars on the outside of the bundle, which means a high differential in the mechanical results.

The shock of quenching can cause bars to bend at random, and sometimes, crack. The latter is more likely to occur in smaller diameter material, down to Ø20mm, particularly in 4140 (pictured).

How does Superquench work?

With Superquench, each bar receives the exact same treatment, maintaining consistent mechanical results throughout the batch. At the end of the process, bars remain straight, and most importantly, crack free.

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The process can be controlled within a tolerance of 30 Brinnel Hardness. Bars individually pass through heating coils, which gradually increase the temperature of the bar, changing its colour to red-hot! As the bar exits the heating coils, it passes through a quench phase with jets spraying onto the bar at a consistent rate.

Because the process relies on electromagnetic induction heating, the temperature of the bar can be measured, not the air around a bundle. This means the process can be more accurately controlled and consistency in results can be maintained.

According to Rowan Smithers, State Sales Manager at Interlloy, “Milltech Martin Bright have one of only a few Superquench process lines in the world, and we’re lucky enough to have one here in Australia.”

The bar is not subjected to mechanical stress during the Superquench process so there is no heat treatment stress, because there is no stress build up that needs to be stress relieved, in contrast to the furnace process.

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* James Abbott is Managing Director of Challenge Engineering and the 2013 Sydney Chapter Chairperson of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).

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Whenever you see Exide, you can be assured of quality, technology and reliability. Exide’s battery range covers all types of starting and deep cycling applications including car, 4WD, camping and caravanning, light commercial, truck, cycling, marine and motorcycle. No matter whether you want to fit it yourself, or get an expert to do it for you, go for the trusted name that delivers ever reliable starting power and unsurpassed performance in every way – Exide, it all starts with Exide.

ExIDE TECHNoLoGIES Blackwoods • 13 73 23 • blackwoods.com.au MITSUBISHI PENCIL Blackwoods • 13 73 23 • blackwoods.com.au

LMS 8 series Impact Wrenches – Superpower for industry An extremely powerful motor and a highly efficient clutch, in combination with low weight housings, give the LMS8-series unrivalled power-to-weight characteristics, allowing for very fast torque build up. The robust, solid metal motor and clutch housings characterise a true heavy duty tool that is able to withstand the toughest conditions.

The unique Grease Retaining System (GRS) allows for much longer service intervals. Because the grease stays in the clutch, low viscosity grease can be used which decreases friction and increases performance. All in all, this results in a very consistent, high performance tool. Each part of the durable LMS8-Series clutch is produced with a high degree of accuracy.

This allows the maximum amount of energy to be generated in each impact. It also minimises wear, vibration and strain on the operator and ensures the lowest vibration level on the market for a tool of its type.

ATLAS CoPCo Blackwoods • 13 73 23 • blackwoods.com.au

Hexarmor Rig Lizard Gloves Hexarmor’s Rig Lizard Gloves feature a TP-XTM palm reinforcement which strengthens areas of the palm which most frequently wear out and are rated to cut puncture level 3.

The gloves are suitable for use in a variety of industries including general work, extrication, oil-gas operations, machine repair and mechanical.

The gloves feature One piece, direct inject high-preformance IR-X™ smash guards for seamless back of hand impact protection and are engineered to prevent pinch or catch points. The cuff and major seams are double stiched using a core spun thread for extra durability. They have a slip on/off airprene cuff for breathability and comfort with a synthetic leather pull tab. The Rig Lizard is hi-visibility for easier signalling and compliance and are 100% machine washable.

HExArMor Blackwoods • 13 73 23 • blackwoods.com.au

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Texpen valve-action paint marker writes through oil, grease and underwater!

The Texpen paint marker is designed to write sharp, defined, bright marks on any surface including steel, plastic, concrete, rubber and more. The specially formulated paint of the Texpen will mark any non-porous surface without losing legibility or brightness - even in extreme conditions. The Texpen features a stainless steel ball tip to eliminate wear. Paint flow is controlled by a patented bulb action.

Texpen is ergonomically designed to enable the user to mark at all angles – even upside down. The paint flow is controlled by the pressure bulb at the end of the barrel.

The tough aluminium body of the Texpen will guarantee that it keeps its shape, even in harsh industrial environments.

Available in Green, Blue, Black, Red, Yellow and White, the specially designed ballpoint tip only allows ink to flow when you want and will never dry out.

AUSTrALIAN WArEHoUSE SoLUTIoNS Blackwoods • 13 73 23 • blackwoods.com.au

JBS Wide Mouth Shifter The Wide Mouth Shifter from JBS is perfect for the mining, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industries.

It is compact and has perfectly parallel wide opening jaws. The cushioned grip means it is comfortable to use and it is constructed of long lasting chrome vanadium steel.

Better yet, it is backed by the JBS 99 Day money back guarantee and lifetime warranty.

JBS Blackwoods • 13 73 23 • blackwoods.com.au

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CUTTING THROUGH THE HYPE WHEN SELECTING A SAW When it comes to machine saws and blades, Mark Power is one of the sharpest operators in his field.

Mark has been with DoALL, a global leader in sawing products, for more than 30 years.

Now general manager of the company’s Asia-Pacific operation, Mark says many people still tend to look at saws as an “agricultural piece of equipment” rather than a machine tool.

“But in actual fact it IS a machine tool – and probably has the hardest job of any tool,” he says.

Mark says many people tend to choose a machine saw based on capacity – and the volume of material required to be cut.

But many more factors need to be taken into account, he says.

“It’s a matter of looking at your application – not just at capacity.”

Mark offers the following advice to individuals and companies when selecting machine saws: “You should look for quality components, he says. “It’s not always about capacity.

“You should also consider the blade tension, guides, tolerance and rigidity.

“Most people don’t ask those vital questions – but that’s what gives you tool life – that’s what makes the blade last longer.”

The way a machine is built and configured tends to dictate how long it will last.

“If it is not set-up properly it won’t matter what kind of blade is being used,

it will destroy it – you won’t get the true life out of it.”

Mark says it pays to get expert advice.

DoALL advises its clients on how to choose the best saw and blades for each application.

“Many people when buying a saw just look at capacity and whether the machine is manual and automatic,” says Mark. “We advise on the type of machine needed for an application as well as providing advice on the choice of blade, including pitch.”

It is vital to look for quality, says Mark.

“People think they are saving money by buying cheap machines and blades, but it is costing them money in the long run. If you buy quality, it lasts.

“We are still servicing some DoALL saws that were produced in 1960.”

Marks says by buying high quality materials a business can improve productivity and increase profits.

“By choosing the right machine and blades you will have less downtime, better tool life, longevity of equipment and lower maintenance costs.”

Mark says DoALL is one of only two companies in Australia that is owned by its overseas manufacturer.

Its parent company is headquartered in Minneapolis, with a corporate office in Chicago.

Founder Leighton A. Wilke invented the bandsaw blade in 1933.

Today, DoALL Sawing Products is the only US manufacturer to offer a total sawing package including sawing

Mark Power … ‘it’s all about quality’

machines, blades, cutting fluids and material handling.

As well as the US, DoALL has outlets in Europe, Canada, Mexico and Australia.

The Australian operation was established in 1970 and is recognized as a market leader.

DoALL spends in excess of $10 million on R&D to ensure it stays ahead of the game.

In Australia, DoALL has its headquarters in Sydney, with a distribution network Australia-wide.

PUNCHTECH UNVEILS A LEGEND IN CUTTING MACHINES SteelTailor products from Punchtech Australia provide innovative and economical sheet metal cutting solutions.

Its latest product the SteelTailor Legend II plasma sheet metal cutting machine can cut almost all metal sheets from mild steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, copper and aluminium.

It is an ideal machine for signmaking, sheet metal cutting, HVAC sheet metal cutting and other sectors where the sheet metal does not request a precision above 0.5mm.

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The platen makes the torch follow the sheet surface and avoids rust from water cooling.

The parts obtained from cutting are clean – and the cutting table has a longer life.

Features include: • Platen solution – avoids rust of the metal sheet and cutting table • High cutting speed • High cutting precision • Low operative and maintenance cost • Small kerf, precise cutting, no cutting residue

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Rigid steel structure Powerful and reliable High quality CNC controller Accepts G and M code Compatible with common cutting softwares such as ARTCUT, CAXA, ARTCAM and FastCAM

Punchtech Australia Ph: 03 9768 3745 www.punchtech.com.au Right: Packing a punch … the SteelTailor Legend II

“We install and service all machines … and we can service other manufacturer’s machines as well, says Mark.

Mark says while there are a few companies supplying high quality machine saws and accessories, no-one can match DoALL’s experience and back-up service.

“The difference is we have the knowledge – we can solve any sawing problem.”

DoALL Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 02 9671 5011 www.doall.com.au

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EXAIR’S NEW CATALOGUE HAS ALL THE SOLUTIONS EXAIR's new Catalogue 26 offers solutions to common industrial cooling, drying, conveying, blowoff, cleaning, coating, and static electricity problems.

This expanded 168-page full colour technical guide features many new products that can help companies conserve compressed air and reduce dangerous noise levels.

Featured products include the new Heavy Duty HEPA Vac and No Drip Atomizing Nozzles as well as an expanded selection of super air nozzles, safety air guns, chip shields and digital flowmeters.

A detailed technical explanation, performance data, application photos, and dimensional drawings are provided for each product.

An electronic version is available for download from the Compressed Air Australia website.

Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 1300 787 688 www.caasafety.com.au

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ANTI-VIBRATION GROMMETS DAMPEN NOISE TOO

New series … anti-vibration grommets from NPA

Keystone Electronics Corp has launched a new series of anti-vibration grommets specifically engineered for electrical insulation, mechanical damping and noise suppression in office or lab equipment.

Now available from NPA Pty Ltd, the grommets are engineered to isolate sensitive instrumentation from unpredictable vibration and shock.

They feature "fingers" which flex as needed to dampen unwanted noise or vibration. Incorporated are special shoulder screws to provide correct spacing. This allows screws to be fully tightened down.

Designed to accommodate panels from .031" to .125" thick, these insulating anti-vibration grommets are manufactured from durable EPDM rubber in black or blue color. The mating, custom fitted shoulder screws are

made of nickel plated steel in 6-32 and M3 threads.

Supplied as unassembled sets (Insulator and Screw), grommet availability is from stock through Keystone's global distribution network.

Keystone Electronics Corp is a major manufacturer of interconnect components and hardware and provides a full complement of stamping, machining and assembling services. An in-house application engineering group is on hand to aid in product modifications.

Keystone is ISO-9001:2008 certified and RoHS, REACH compliant with US headquarters and offices in Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia.

NPA Pty Ltd Ph: 08 8268 2733 www.npa.com.au

PARTS STORAGE UNITS FOR ORGANISED, CLEAN WORKSHOPS Tools that are often seen mounted to all available walls of a workshop or trade depot can now be contained within Actisafe’s Parts Store.

Made from steel, Actisafe Parts Store units come complete with abundant drawer space, shelving and worktops.

With the addition of drawer dividers, a small amount of space ensures high amounts of industrial equipment and components can be stored in every single cabinet. This leaves working areas organised and clean-looking.

With Actisafe Parts Store units, workshops remain far more organised and are easily maintained in pristine condition.

Actisafe is a Defence Recognised Supplier, so all of its product lines are associated with durability and professional finish.

And Actisafe Parts Store units are extremely versatile. The open configuration of these modular-style units

ensures at a glance the clearest view of what tools or components are there and what is missing or needs replenishment.

Product is sized according to the user’s requirement and is provided in any colour or configuration.

Actisafe Parts Store units are not just strong and bump resistant, but also powder coated at Actisafe’s coating plant to withstand the elements and prevent rust incursion.

The units can be put on industrial strength castor rollers with long life bearings.

This ensures long, continuous operation, even on a 24/7 duty cycle.

Actisafe Ph: 1300 852 397 www.actisafe.com.au

TOP VALUE FROM FLIR If you’re in the market for a new thermal imaging camera for your business – now may be a good time to buy.

FLIR Systems is offering a range of accessories free with cameras sold before June 30 this year.

FLIR’s PortablePack and Value Pack promotion applies to the FLIR i-Series and E-Series including the FLIR E60 model.

With the FLIR E60 you will receive a tool belt, carry pouch and your choice of an additional 15° or 45° lens – all for the regular price of the camera.

That’s a total value of nearly $3000 for free.

The 15° lens is ideal when want to inspect targets from a distance.

The 45° wide angle lens allows you to capture more in one thermal image.

The PortablePack available free with the i-Series range includes a tool belt and pouch valued at $110. The ValuePack, worth $487 includes an extra battery, charger with power pack, tool belt and pouch and comes free with the FLIR E30, E40 and E50 cameras.

Thermal imaging cameras are becoming an everyday part of every electrician and building professional’s toolbox. More and more users are switching from a spot pyrometer to a thermal imaging camera for measuring temperatures in a non-contact mode.

FLIR Systems is the world leader in infrared cameras, having the widest range and offering the highest standard of any supplier for predictive and preventative maintenance.

FLIR Systems Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 1300 729 987 www.flir.com

Savings … the FLIR e-series thermal imaging camera

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LATEST FROM GATES ON SHOW AT AIMEX Gates Australia will offer visitors to this year’s AIMEX mining show in Sydney an impressive display of its latest industrial belts, hydraulic and industrial hoses designed to keep your operation running efficiently.

Whether you need to convey materials or move equipment, Gates can provide the application, whether the project is large or small.

of sight protection against hose failure helping to protect people and the environment. Equipment operators working within a metre line-of-sight of a hydraulic system know the potential for problems - personal injury, fluid burns and injection, fires and explosions, electrical shock and mechanical failure. The double or triple layer of Lifeguard sleeve effectively shields you against these hazards.

Products on display include: Hydraulics Hose & Fittings Assemblies The Gates MegaSys hydraulics hose system is ideal for mining applications.

It is FRAS & MSHA approved, with constant pressures ranges up to 550 BAR (8000 PSI), and colour coded laylines for easier and safer identification.

MegaSys comprises both spiral-wire and braid-wire hose assemblies designed and tested to 1 million and 600,000 impulse cycles respectively, 2-3 times more than the SAE 100R requirement.

New Innovative Crimping Machine The new 2” Gates crimping machine, the innovative GC32-TSi, will be unveiled and demonstrated at Aimex.

The new crimper has many unique features including an indexing head that slightly rotates on every crimp, ensuring a consistent application of grease; prolonging the life and accuracy of the crimper and increasing the maintenance intervals.

Hydraulic System Safety Gates Lifeguard sleeve offers a true line

Gates Comprehensive Power Transmission Belts Gates offers more types of belts than ever before. This broad choice of

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products allows you to select the belt that provides the best performance and the best value on your mining equipment. Gates synchronous belt drives are the ideal replacement for roller chain drives. They offer similar performance capabilities while reducing weight, mess and maintenance, while lasting up to three times longer.

Gates industrial V-belts are constructed with high-tech materials such as EPDM, and are designed to withstand today's demanding applications, outperforming and outlasting competitive products.

The use of Gates energy efficient belt drive systems on your processing equipment contributes to the prevention of downtime and increases production.

Gates has over 100 years of experience designing, engineering and

manufacturing belts and industrial hose and hydraulic solutions.

Visit Gates at Stand H1088 at AIMEX at the Sydney Showground from August 20-23. www.GatesAustralia.com.au.

On show … the new 2” Gates crimping machine

TURCK BL COMPACT NOW IN STAINLESS STEEL TURCK’s innovative I/O solution, BL Compact, is now available in a stainless steel model.

Stainless steel replaces the exposed metal on BL Compact components, including the receptacle housing, ground plate and window screw.

Providing greater resistance to corrosion and other environmental contaminants than standard nickelbrass variations, stainless steel enhances operation and extends product longevity.

The TURCK BL Compact system collects a variety of signals in a single, rugged node on a network.

Rather than routing all signals through a control cabinet, this device makes it possible to obtain analog, digital, thermocouple, RTD, serial, RFID or a mixture of signal types in a compact, on-the-machine device over Ethernet IP, DeviceNet, CANopen and Profibus_DP. Up to two signal types can be combined in any combination in the BL Compact system, including RFID and analog, digital and serial.

To extend application flexibility, up to 16 devices may be added to an existing network and signals may be gathered on the machine without an enclosure. This reduces the time it takes to run wires for each device back to the control cabinet and the potential for wiring errors.

“Our customers have always benefited from the flexibility and rugged dependability of the BL Compact,” said Don Eichman, Product Specialist, TURCK. “The stainless steel option enhances this product’s versatility even further by allowing our customers to

use it in virtually any industrial or process automation application.”

The IP67- and 69K-rated BL Compact system is currently available with four, eight or 16 ports. M8 or M12 connectors for bus communication and auxiliary power facilitate easy installation into any application, existing or new.

TURCK Australia Ph: 1300 132566 www.turck.com.au

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SMART CABLE SOLUTIONS FROM KABELSCHLEPP

Kabelschlepp Cable Carriers from Tsubaki Australia solve cable handling problems in a variety of different fields.

Whether mining, robotics or manufacturing, Kabelschlepp can provide a system that is right for you.

The cable chain range starts with

micro-sized carriers that can be used in small medical instruments, and finishes with large super-duty steel cable chains that are used in offshore oil rigs.

The chains are backed by Kabelschlepp’s range of specialty cables, designed specifically for continuously moving applications.

The company can design turn-key solutions and complete packages to tailor to specific needs.

Or you can use an OnlineEngineer configuration tool to quickly select and configure the optimal cable carrier system for your application.

Tsubaki Australia Pty Limited Ph: 02 9704 2500 www.tsubaki.com.au

FLASH SIGNALLING SOLUTION FROM NHP NHP, specialists in motor control and automation systems, now offers an extensive range of Moflash HAE signalling products.

The new products complement NHP’s extensive Ex Hazardous Area Equipment range.

It includes electronic sounders, strobes and manual call points, all of which will be certified to IECEx and suitable for use in hazardous area Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

Manufactured using glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP), these dust and weatherproof signalling products are ideal for hazardous area applications that include oil refineries, off-shore gas

platforms, chemical/petrochemical and grain processing.

NHP Electrical Engineering Pty Ltd Ph: 03 9429 2999 www.nhp.com.au

Ideal for hazardous areas … Moflash HAE signalling products

MEGA BENCH FOR TOUGH JOBS If you’re seeking a robust, safe workbench that suits your workplace requirements – then look no further.

The WERKS Mega Bench from Backsafe Australia has been designed and engineered in Australia to cope with heavy industrial and commercial applications.

The Mega Bench has an extraordinary high capacity of 6000kg, to suit the most demanding applications.

The Mega Bench is ideal for mining, defence, engineering, workshops, hospitality, hospitals and Health Departments, Food Manufacturing, Retail, Warehousing and Distribution Centres, Universities and Colleges.

Backsafe Australia has a large range of configuration options enabling you to design, mix and match or add

to your own system for the ultimate storage solution.

Backsafe Australia Ph: 1300 305 314 www.backsafeaustralia.com.au/ werkscabinets

Safe and sound … the WERKS Mega Bench

SAVE TIME AND SPACE WITH FINDER SERIES The Finder 39 Series Relay interface modules are making a big impression in the Australian industry.

Their ultra slim, simple and versatile make-up provides valuable savings on time and space.

With a width of 6.2mm, 35mm DIN rail mounting and the ability for quick and easy connection to PLCs via Master Adapter, the 39 Series now available from NHP are also suitable for a range of applications.

This is heightened by the availability of five assemblies including Basic, Plus, Input, Output and Timer ensuring your application requirements can be met.

Ultra slim …

Finder 39 Series Relay interface modules

Unique patented replaceable fuse modules are also available for the Plus and Output assemblies.

NHP Electrical Engineering Pty Ltd Ph: 1300 647 647 www.nhp.com.au

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FLIR LAUNCHES NEW THERMAL CAMERA FOR FIREFIGHTING Thermal imaging cameras are finding their way into more and more industries.

FLIR Systems, a world leader in thermal imaging cameras, has developed a thermal imaging camera specifically tailored for firefighters.

Not only do thermal imaging cameras produce a crisp image in total darkness, they also have the ability to see through smoke.

This assists firefighters to find people in smoke-filled rooms, as well as helping them navigate their own way in through smoky environments. They help save the lives of both firefighters and those caught in a fire. Thanks to the ability of thermal imaging cameras to measure temperatures, firefighters can ascertain whether a fire is burning behind a wall or door. Being armed with this knowledge helps them to avoid dangerous backdrafts.

These cameras also allow the user to find hotspots in extinguished fires.

Imperceptible to the naked eye, hotspots need attention in order to prevent a fire from reigniting. Thermal imaging cameras are an instrumental tool in ascertaining whether a structure is safe to re-enter once a fire has been extinguished.

Thermal imaging cameras can also be used for other forms of search and rescue missions in which firefighters and

emergency services are often involved.

The FLIR K-Series is designed to meet tough operating conditions. It withstands a drop from 2m onto a concrete floor, is water resistant to IP67 and fully operational up to +85°C. The FLIR K-Series is controlled by just three large buttons on top of the unit, making it ideal for a gloved hand.

Thermal images can be stored on the FLIR K-Series camera to be later used to produce simple reports of what happened at the scene. FLIR Systems offers a full 2 years of warranty on the FLIR K40 and FLIR K50.

FLIR Systems Australia Pty Ltd Ph: 1300 729 987 www.flir.com

Helping to save lives … new FLIR K-series thermal imaging cameras

CUT COSTS WITH RAMPARTS SLURRY PUMPS A rugged and extra heavy duty diaphragm pump is said to be the most cost effective pump to maintain and own.

Ramparts cast iron single acting diaphragm pumps are used on the heaviest duty sludge and slurry applications for municipal, industrial and mining applications.

Ramparts pumps have extra thick pump casings (up to 32mm on their largest pump) and have a variety of diaphragm and valve material to suit the pumping of corrosive and/or abrasive fluids.

According to exclusive distributors, Hydro Innovations, there are not many pumps that can handle metal fines, sand, dilute hydrochloric acid, or dilute sulphuric acid. And even fewer that can handle all of them at the same time.

Ramparts pumps can as they can be fully lined with abrasive and corrosion resistant compounds.

Available linings and elastomeric materials include Nordel (EPDM), Nitrile (Buna N), Neoprene, Viton and ETFE (Fluorinated Polymer), which provide operators with a materials choice to suit the pumping of whatever slurry they need to move.

Hydro Innovations say these pumps are perfect for sheer sensitive liquids, clarifier sludge, filter press feed, and the pumping of non- newtonian liquids.

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Cost effective … Ramparts cast iron diaphragm pumps

often used where helical rotor pumps, rotary lobe pumps, hose pumps or double diaphragm pumps have been traditionally used.

When applications using these styles of pumps become too costly to maintain, Ramparts can provide a solution.

They offer low internal velocities, large open clearances (for the pumping of large solids in suspension), flow-through design (keeping abrasives away from the diaphragm), and low stroke speed (usually 15-30 strokes per minute) to minimise wear rates.

Pumps are available in five sizes from 11/2” (38mm) to 6” (150mm), with flow rates from 10L per minute (lpm) through to 1200 lpm, and heads to 65m.

Hydro Innovations Ph: 02 9647 2700 www.hydroinnovations.com.au

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HAKO UNVEILS NEW JONAS BATTERY-OPERATED SWEEPER

Versatile Gear Pump for Viscous Fluids

Choose Gorman-Rupp Rotary Gear Pumps for Your viscous pumping needs • • • • • •

Top performance … the Jonas 800E from Hako

Are you looking for a quiet, batteryoperated sweeper to clean a small warehouse facility?

Or are you a cleaning contractor currently looking to invest in a quality machine to deliver a strong return on investment?

Combining compact size with the convenience of a ride-on sweeper, Hako Australia has launched the Jonas 800E, azero-emission battery-powered sweeper.This new addition to the HakoJonas range distinguishes itself through its high sweeping performance and robust construction, making it ideal for commercial use up to 6,660sqm per hour.

The Jonas 800E delivers excellent manoeuvrability, full visibility of working area and ergonomic seating for the operator.

The Jonas 800E has a working width of up to 1,110mm with the additional left-hand side broom option. Both side brooms are designed to sweep up dirt over the entire main sweeping width even when taking sharp corners.

Small debris can be cleared thanks to the “IntelliFlap”, a coarse dirt flap while

other dust is contained in the hopper.

To clear up larger debris, the flap can be opened fully via a pedal.

Dirt is swept up into two Take-itEasy dirt hoppers, which provide a total 50L capacity. The hoppers are easy to remove and empty into waste containers.

A 1.5sqm panel air filter and powerful suction fan keep the working area of the machine free of dust.

The Jonas 800E comes with a powerful battery drive delivering continuous sweeping on surfaces with gradient inclines up to 16 percent.

The on-board battery charger enables the battery to be recharged at any standard power socket providing 110 to 230V AC electricity.

The Jonas 800E can sweep floors for up to 3.5 hours non-stop, leaving a clean, dust-free work environment.

Contact Hako Australia to arrange an on-site, no obligation demonstration.

Hako Australia Ph: 1800 257 221 www.hakoaustralia.com.au

NEW APP HELPS YOU CHOOSE A WELDING HELMET Not sure what welding helmet best suits your needs?

Run through 10 easy questions and the 3M Speedglas App does the rest.

Instantly the app will present the welding helmets best suited to your specific welding application.

The Speedglas mobile app also allows you to "Sort by Feature" and features a Product Overview section.

The Speedglas mobile phone app only works on mobile devices (iOS

5 and higher (Apple) and Android 2.3 and higher).

Visit: app.speedglas.com (not the app store) on your mobile to use the app and you can then save it to your home screen.

AWS Pty Limited Ph: 02 9439 0111 www.awsupplies.com.au

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Help reduce maintenance costs on overhead cranes LOAD LIMITERS

ROPE AND CHAIN CRANES AND HOISTS: • Helps reduce the risk of accidents • Protects against overloading of Crane and supporting structures • Quick and easy installation and available for all capacity cranes • Available preset or easily calibrated on site • Helps reduce maintenance costs • Minimizes down time • Automatic reset by reducing the load CONDUCTOR BAR • Available in steel and copper • Quickly and easily installed • Supports required only every 1.5m • Also available in a compact cluster range

SIDE PULL PREVENTERS/ROPE GUIDE PROTECTOR Prevents side pulling and protects rope guides and drums on most multi-fall Cranes and Hoists.

• Prevent dragging of loads • Easily fitted to any Crane or Hoist • Helps reduce down time.

LIFTCO INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD

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Freecall: 1800 LIFTCO (543826)

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PROLONG BELT LIFE WITH GATES’ NEW GREEN MACHINE Gates Australia has earned a reputation for supplying the highest quality belt drive systems to industry – including mining, quarry and manufacturing.

An effective preventive maintenance program keeps your facility running safely and at optimum capacity.

Properly maintained belt drives can be your most cost-effective and reliable power transmission solution.

Industrial belt drive performance is negatively impacted by many factors including improper drive maintenance, improper installation, poor design, environmental factors, improper handling or defective components. Aligning and tensioning drives correctly on site will

provide customers thousands of dollars saving through reduced downtime and increased energy savings.

With Gates EZ Align precision laser alignment device you can align all your industrial belt drives quickly and easily with just one tool.

Gates EZ Align quickly identifies common types of misalignment, including angular, parallel and third plane misalignment. The EZ Align transmitter emits a thin laser line to the reflector on the opposite pulley, instantly indicating offset and vertical-angle misalignment.

The laser line is also automatically reflected back to the transmitter, indicating horizontal-angle misalignment.

It magnetically attaches to the inner or outer faces of industrial pulleys (both large and small) to provide quick, accurate drive alignment.

EZ Align is extremely lightweight and compact – a single operator can identify pulley misalignment in minutes. It comes in a durable carry case with no small parts or targets that can get lost.

The new EZ Align green laser is 10 times brighter than the previous red laser version, with better visibility in high ambient light conditions, as well as higher visibility over longer distances – up to 4.5m in length.

Gates EZ Align Green Laser Alignment Tool will prolong belt and

pulley life and reduce vibration and belt noise.

Gates Australia Ph: 03 9797 9688 www.GatesAustralia.com.au

Lightweight and compact … Gates’ EZ Align Green Laser Alignment Tool

TURCK UNVEILS NEW ‘FAILSAFE’ POWER SUPPLY UNITS

MORE CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY FROM TREOTHAM

TURCK now offers a series of switched mode power supply units with IP67 protection for customers requiring a 24V power supply directly in the field.

A large amount of expensive cabling with large cross sections is required if the field device and the control cabinet for the plant are large distances apart.

The use of power supply units with IP67 protection is particularly suitable here, since they provide a 24V power supply directly in the field without any voltage drop.

Due to their degree of protection to IP67, the new PSU67 power supply units can also be fitted directly to the machine without any protective measures.

The power supply units offer a high level of failsafe performance, thanks to their no-load and short-circuit protection as well as passive air cooling. The devices

Sliding or rolling knife edges are used in conveyor belts in a number of industries including the food and beverage industry, mining and heavy fabrication.

The robust iglidur P210 rolling knife edge distinguishes itself by low humidity consumption as well as a proper material resistance and a high service life.

On the other hand, the US FDA conformant all-round material iglidur A180 shows its strength for applications with low to moderate loads in a direct environment of food and humidity and iglidur A350 for medium to high load applications.

Also, iglidur A180 is used up to 90°C and iglidur A350 is applicable up to 180°C. The thin igus knife edge rollers allow narrow deflection radii for optimal use of available space and a smooth delivery of goods that are especially difficult to handle.

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also automatically bridge voltage dips of up to 50ms.

The high efficiency of the devices ensures a good energy balance of up to 90 percent. The AC/DC wide range input and an ambient temperature range from -25 to +60°C make the power supply units suitable for worldwide use.

They feature a voltage output with a 4-pin 7/8 inch connector.

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These rolling knife edges need lower than usual power requirements because of the rolling action instead of sliding knife edges.

Other advantages are freedom from lubrication as well as a higher service life of the conveyor belt.

Treotham Automation Ph: 9907 1778 www.treotham.com.au

Smooth delivery … rolling knife edges from Treotham

Sensorless Vector Control Drives 0.75kw to 400kw

• LCD keypad offers a user-friendly operation interface.

The display screen can be defined by the user with TP-Editor soft.

• Quick setting, user defined parameter management, and parameter copy functions make the installation fast and easy.

• Modular design for flexible extension and ease maintenance.

• Built-in BACnet and MODBUS. Various optional communication cards such as ProfiBUS-DP, DeviceNet, MODBUS TCP, EtherNet-IP, and CANopen.

• Long-life design.

• The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) coating enhances the reliability and durability.

• Fire mode and Bypass functions provide safe operation in an emergency.

• Useful functions for pump and fan applications, such as: PID control, sleep/wake up functions, flying start, and skip frequency.

• Multi-pumps control functions, such as: fixed time, fixed quantity, circulating controls. The driver can control a maximum of eight pumps at the same time. An optional relay extension card is available depending on the pump quantity.

• Built-in PLC 10K step and Real time Clock.

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SIMPLE WAY TO MONITOR ENERGY USE The Tinytag Energy Logger is a simple to use device that can assist businesses to measure energy use.

The Energy Data Logger, from Hastings Data Loggers, has been designed for novices and experts alike.

Lightweight and compact, the unit is simple to configure and doesn’t require complicated set-up or expert knowledge to provide the user with current, voltage and power usage information.

The unit can be used as a hand-held meter for spot checks or as a Data Logger for long-term monitoring to build up energy usage profiles.

Push-button data logging allows the unit to be started without the use of a computer, and recorded data is viewed in the easy to use yet sophisticated Tinytag Explorer software.

The unit is ideal for monitoring building energy supply or individual items of equipment. You simply select the wiring configurations you want to monitor. You then follow the on-

screen instructions and connect the required current coils and voltage cable as prompted.

Current is measured using flexible coils that can be easily clipped around conductors where rigid clamps will not fit, and the voltage reading is taken from a standard mains cable.

Once connected the unit will selfconfigure and current, voltage and power readings will be displayed.

When logging the three-phase current and voltage, the unit will record six weeks of data on the default five-minute logging interval.

The Tinytag Energy Logger boasts better than 3 percent error typical accuracy when compared to a meter reading.

Hastings Data Loggers Ph: 1800 243 282 www.hdl.com.au

GATES’ NEW TRANSFER HOSE A SAFE OPTION Gates Longhorn MegaFlex petroleum transfer hose is designed to be incredibly flexible, lightweight, safe, and easy to use.

With a hose ID that equals the minimum bend radius (a 1:1 bend ratio), you'll use less hose and save money.

Gates engineers have redesigned our most popular petroleum transfer hose to make it extremely flexible, lighter in weight, and tough as nails. Improvements in cover materials, wire reinforcement, fabric angles, and tube compounds have produced hoses with a 1:1 bend ratio.

Now the minimum bend radius equals the ID of the hose.

Greater flexibility and a tighter bend radius means money saved, because less hose is needed. Lighter weight means workers are less prone to injury from handling heavy, rigid hoses.

Gates Longhorn MegaFlex petroleum transfer hose is perfect for a tank truck, fuel farm and oil field service truck applications, as well as transferring commercial gasoline and diesel, oils and other petroleum products.

MegaFlex hoses are simply easier to handle, especially in tight spaces and around obstacles. They are also easier to connect and disconnect, and they’re virtually kink-free.

With a hose design factor of 4:1 (burst pressure to working pressure ratio) and dual-wire helix reinforcement to resist crushing, these hoses can deliver a long, highly productive life.

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KEEP IT CLEAN WITH TSUBAKI ROLLER CHAINS Minimal wear … Tsubaki Lambda Lube-Free roller chains

Tsubaki Lambda Lube-Free roller chains with oil impregnated sintered bushings dispense with the need to use external lubricant.

This means you can extend the wearlife of conveyor equipment dramatically.

Lube-free conveyor chains also protect food products and packaging from marking and contamination.

And since food grade lubricant is expensive, it can also reduce day-to-day operating costs.

There are some obvious initial benefits to using lube-free or (internally lubricated) chain in packaging machinery.

It will generally retrofit directly into standard ANSI, BS/DIN sizes and really

does not require any externally applied lubrication.

As a result of this technology wear tends to be minimal since the key components of the chain are lubricated thus reducing maintenance cost and downtime.

Food production and packaging environments can now operate without the need for chain lubrication, even in some arduous wash down environments due to availability of optional anticorrosion coatings.

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ANOTHER FIRST FROM TURCK With the RI360P-QR24 sensor, TURCK is the first manufacturer to offer a noncontact inductive universal encoder with high resolution, absolutely wear-free operation – which is at the same time immune to magnetic fields.

The sensor and the positioning element of the encoder are fully encapsulated and therefore designed as two independent and fully sealed units that work together without contact.

Any vibration or shock from the shaft is not passed on to the sensor, making the RI360P-QR24 a superior sensor compared to both optical and magnetic encoders.

With a high degree of protection to IP69K and over 18-bit resolution, machine downtimes and maintenance times resulting from encoder wear are eliminated, even with high-precision and high-speed applications.

TURCK developed a revolutionary parameterization and mounting concept for the encoder. This turns the RI360PQR24 into a universal encoder for any standard industrial application.

Users can parameterize the device either as an incremental, multi-turn or single-turn encoder. This variant allows operators to also set output signals, switch points and measuring ranges individually via IO Link.

TURCK also offers a high-resolution variant with an SSI output, a Modbus and voltage/current version, as well as an encoder compliant with the e1 specification, for use on mobile machines.

The mounting concept of the encoder also extends its application range: Adapter rings enable the encoder to be fitted on all standard shafts with diameters up to 20mm.

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Robust and dynamic servo drive technology from SEW-Eurodrive is increasingly replacing traditional asynchronous motors – even in simple applications.

The servo Spiroplan gearmotor of the W.CMP series is extremely efficient, quiet and flexible.

With the W Series servo Spiroplan right-angle gear unit, SEW-Eurodrive is shifting the focus to simpler applications with a torque range of up to 180Nm. It is the smallest, most compact and least expensive servo right-angle gear unit series SEW-Eurodrive has ever manufactured.

The single-stage Spiroplan right-angle gear unit is available in models W10, W20, W30, W37 and W47.

It can be used as stand-alone gear unit for direct motor mounting or for mounting on the motor using the low backlash adapter.

The series is also available in different output versions – either with a shaft and key or with a hollow shaft and a keyway.

Both versions are available with a flange-mounted design.

Think small … Siroplan right-angle gear units

When combined with the CMP series of synchronous servomotors, the gear unit acts as a gearmotor.

Exceptional precision, dynamics and high torque is offered in this compact version.

With the servo Spiroplan right-angle gear unit, SEWEurodrive has created a costoptimised drive solution with consistently low rotational clearance

and a continuous positive shafthub connection.

The wide variety of drive versions provides the user with maximum flexibility and an economic option for their application.

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2013 COMING EVENTS AUSTRALIAN 3D PRINTING EXPO

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QLD SAFETY SHOW 2013 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre June 18-20 Contact: Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Ph: 03 8672 1200 www.qldsafetyshow.com.au

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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre June 18-20 Contact: Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Ph: 03 8672 1200 www.cleansceneshow.com.au

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Supply Chain Conference & Expo Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney June 26-27 Contact: Smart Conference Ph: 02 8586 6288 www.smartconference.com.au

2013 PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS CONFERENCE

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Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane August 29-30 Contact: QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Ph: 1300 920 439 www.qldscc.com

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