What's New in Process Technology Dec 11/Jan 12

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This special Leaders of Industry edition of What’s New in Process Technology is one of two Westwick-Farrow Media magazines that will feature profiles of leading suppliers to the industrial, government and manufacturing sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

These spreads are sponsored, and they include content on new products and developments planned for the year ahead, as well as details of each company’s special areas of expertise.

The CEOs of some of these companies share their thoughts about what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for 2012 in the Crystal Ball section.

This special issue also features some of the hottest products of 2011 and details of our online Microsite partners who feature on your industry website www.ProcessOnline.com.au. The site also includes a comprehensive industry directory and a showcase of new products, case studies and technical articles to help you keep up to date and do your job more efficiently.

The companies featured in the Leaders of Industry program will also join the WF Media editorial and management teams in late February for a Leaders Roundtable event to discuss issues, share ideas and look at collaborative opportunities across different industry sectors.

We hope you enjoy this special edition and would be happy to hear your feedback.

Geoff Hird Publisher Westwick-Farrow Media ghird@westwick-farrow.com.au

2012 LEADERS of INDUSTRY 4______ AMS Instrumentation & Calibration 6______ Omron 8______ Bürkert 10_____ Weidmüller 12_____ Pilz Australia 14_____ ifm efector 16_____ Crystal Ball Gazing 18_____ Endress + Hauser 20_____ insignia 22_____ Hot Products 2011

28_____ MSA Australia 30_____ Point to Point Group 32_____ PAFtec 34_____ Worksense

36_____ Microsite Partners

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OUR TEAM

THE RIGHT PRODUCTS FOR DIFFICULT APPLICATIONS

AMS Instrumentation & Calibration, a family owned and operated

AMS Instrumentation & Calibration supplies a range of equipment

business, is now operating in all states of Australia due to its managed

suitable for a wide variety of industries, including the mining, gas,

growth. Since changing ownership, the company has grown from

petroleum, petrochemical, pulp and paper, water and wastewater

four people to 25 people and turnover has more than quadrupled.

industries. Following a major review of its operations, AMS now

With its expanded headquarters based in Melbourne (close to

provides a range of flow metering devices and other equipment

doubling in size) with a total staff of 15 people (mainly technical),

including various measuring transmitters and devices from FCI,

the company provides a high level of technical competence for our

Yamatake, EMCO Controls, Katronic and Trimec, as well as Beamex

customers to ensure that the right equipment is provided. Additional

calibration equipment, Bellofram transducers and Noshok pressure-

staff at head office includes clerical, financial and stores personnel.

sensing equipment. The newly formed analytical division supplies

In addition to the normal services, AMS has moved into other

a range of analysers for cloud point, vapour pressure, flash point,

directions, where it sees future growth. With the formation of an

relative humidity, moisture and oxygen from Michell and PAC.

analytical area, AMS sees a bright future ahead. Offices are also

Phone: 03 9017 8225 Fax: 03 9729 9604 Email: sales@ams-ic.com.au Website: www.ams-ic.com.au

located in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. All have very competent sales engineers with many years of experience in the instrumentation and calibration field. Several of our technical staff have been trained overseas by our principal suppliers, ensuring that they are kept up to date with the latest technologies.

There is also regular training for all staff at head office.

With a very low staff turnover and a combined staff experience of more than 200 years, AMS is confident it can offer solutions to best suit its customers’ needs.

AMS

Instrumentation

&

Calibration

is

proud to service the industry with its highly specialised equipment in the various areas of instrumentation and calibration, and we are looking forward to an exciting future.

Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter The KATflow clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters work on the transit-time method. This is based

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on the principle that sound waves travelling with the flow will move faster than those travelling against it. The resulting difference in transit time is directly proportional to the flow velocity of the liquid and consequently to the volumetric flow rate.

The ultrasonic transducers (sensors) of the flow meter are mounted on the external surface of the pipe and are used to generate and receive pulses. The flowing liquid within the pipe causes time differences in the ultrasonic signals, which are evaluated by the flow meter to produce an accurate flow measurement. The advanced electronics of the flow meter compensates for and adapts to changes in the flow profile and medium temperature to deliver reliable measurements.

The KATflow 200 is a handheld ultrasonic flow meter for non-invasive and non-intrusive flow measurement of liquids and liquefied gases in fully filled pipes. The flow meter is equipped with one measurement channel to monitor the flow in one single pipe at a time. The instrument is supplied with an internal data logger and software for the recording and download of measured values. Additionally, the KATflow 200 can be equipped with an integrated wall thickness gauge to provide further information about the application parameters. Thanks to its intuitive instrument menu, Setup Wizard, and Audible Sensor Positioning Assistant, the flow meter can be set up and its sensors correctly installed in a matter of minutes.

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OUR TEAM Omron is known to most major enterprises as a superior technological developer and innovator, with extensive application expertise and worldwide resources to support ventures. We combine quality products and services with extensive knowledge and experience to deliver maximum customer value.

As a leading global company, we rely on our safety, automation, and sensing and control technologies to produce innovative products and solutions for various industries.

Omron has a global network that encompasses North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, China and Japan, along with localised service systems to provide customers with the products they need, when they need them. These complete systems allow Omron to provide full support of clients’ product lifecycles, including development, production, distribution, sales and maintenance. This is why we can provide the most dependable support wherever customers and associates are located.

As Managing Director for Omron Electronics Oceania region, Greg Field brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the market. He has been with Omron

COMPANY PROFILE Established in 1933, Omron now has over 35,000 employees in over 35 countries. Omron founded its Asia-Pacific operations over a quarter of a century ago to meet the needs of the region’s rapidly expanding industrial markets. Our Asia-Pacific network now consists of over 4000 strategically located employees involved in sales, manufacturing and technical support as well as research and development activities.

Phone: 1300 766 766 Fax: 1300 434 682 Email: info-au@ap.omron.com Website: www.omron.com.au

Electronics for almost 20 years, beginning his career in sales, and has more than 10 years of senior management experience. Omron functions as a partner to help innovate manufacturing for its clients. Through our expertise in safety, automation, and sensing and control technologies, we enable manufacturers to operate with greater productivity and streamlined efficiency. Our application experts strive to be on the top of the technological development of clients’ manufacturing processes to provide valuable expertise to further improve their processes. They can also draw on resources from our extensive global network and development centre.

Omron partners with its clients to continuously increase efficiency and productivity, as well as improve quality that is crucial to them remaining competitive with their production processes.

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Unified motion and automation for next-generation machines The NJ Machine Automation Controller from Omron seamlessly integrates motion control, automation, vision inspection and communications. Its architecture offers performance and reliability advantages over many controllers. Based on Intel Multicore Processing Unit technology and QNX OS, it achieves high-performance and industrial reliability. Performance surpasses PLC-based motion automation, matching industrial PC (IPC) levels, giving a minimum motion automation cycle of 500 µs. Using QNX, NJ’s reliability betters Omron’s CJ PLC benchmark, aiming to surpass the reliability of IPCs, which mostly run variants of the Microsoft Windows operating system. NJ also boots in only eight seconds.

Advanced motion and synchronisation of servos is possible, via an EtherCAT machine network and distributed clocks. EtherCAT’s refresh rate is 100 µs with less than 1 µs of jitter.

Topologies are flexible, suiting remote I/O like Omron’s GRT1 I/O slices. Motion functions include linear and circular interpolation, electronic gearing and CAMS, as well as virtual

axes. Automation is equally impressive, supporting a maximum of 2560 rack I/O (40 CJ1W series I/O units).

USB, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP ports are built in, plus CJ1W communications unit support.

NJ creates opportunities for machine builders. Its programming software, Sysmac Studio, is designed to cut development costs. Featuring IEC61131-3 compliance, PLCopen motion function blocks, automation and 3D motion simulation, CAM editor and user-defined function blocks, advanced solutions are made quicker and easier.

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Innovative valve automation

Mr. Clean!

With our control head 8681 a new star is born! Not only because of its super-bright LED status display visible across the process floor, but because its talent in decentralised automation systems shines.

Universally adaptable for all valve types, it takes on complete pneumatic control, feedback, diagnosis and even fieldbus communication. And since it is made of chemically stable materials, has a high IP rating, a smooth housing and is easy to clean, the 8681 is perfectly suited for hygienic applications.

www.burkert.com.au | 1300 888 868 www.burkert.co.nz | 0800 BURKERT (0800 287 537)

We make ideas flow

OUR TEAM Bürkert Australia has a single focus - delivering smart solutions

COMPANY PROFILE

to Australian manufacturing and industry. To this end, our team

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems is a global organisation that has had

is centred around the technical and engineering disciplines.

a presence in Australia and New Zealand for more than 30 years.

Our sales team is experienced in Australian industry, each person

Building on our range of German-manufactured fluid control

coming from an engineering background. As a consultant to

products, we design, build and commission complete process

your own engineering team, Bürkert sales managers have the

automation solutions at our Systemhaus in Sydney.

experience to understand your process and to support you in

Bürkert works across Australia’s manufacturing, processing,

areas including system design, optimisation and maintenance,

civil and industrial sectors providing services in product

or in OEM development. Around the country in each state and

specification, design consultancy, process development and

regional processing centre, our sales managers are where you

turnkey system production.

need them to give expert counsel when and where you need it.

Phone: 1300 888 868 Fax: 1300 888 076 Email: sales.au@burkert.com Website: www.burkert.com.au

With product experts and industry sector specialists who speak your language, we are relied upon for straightforward advice by our key customers.

An engineer himself, Managing Director Chris Hoey has 25 years’ experience in thinking outside the square to deliver innovative process solutions and concepts. With a hands-on approach to leadership, Chris is active with key accounts and system design.

As a long-standing member of the board of the Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation, Chris is active in the industry and continuously campaigns for more efficient, ingenious and smarter systems.

Bürkert is an engineering partner with our own manufactured range of technologies and products, and with the single goal of supporting our partners in Australian industry with smarter solutions and possibilities.

PRODUCT Type 8681 hygienic process control head The 8681 control head has been specially developed for automation of hygienic seat valves, butterfly valves and ball valves from any manufacturer. It supplements Bürkert’s ELEMENT series of control heads, digital positioners and process controllers for diaphragm, angle seat and globe valves and rounds out the automation portfolio for the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

The Type 8691 Control Head is universally adaptable and can be combined with all commercially available valve types, such as butterfly valves, ball valves and single- and double-seat valves. Since the control head is very easy to clean, features time-tested ingress protection and is made of chemical-resistant materials, it is ideal for use in hygienic applications including washdown areas. Within the framework of decentralised automation, the Type 8681 performs all pneumatic actuation, feedback and diagnostic functions, plus fieldbus communication. Depending on the process valve, as many as three pneumatic actuator chambers can be separately controlled.

The respective switching positions of the process valve are measured by the Control Head via an inductive analog position sensor and transmitted to a PLC. The Type 8681 is fieldbus ready, for ASi, Profibus and DeviceNet. The Type 8681 supports deployment of a single operational control platform for all pneumatic devices.

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DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS

COMPANY PROFILE

Innovation

of

Weidmüller is a world-leading provider of solutions for electrical

Weidmüller’s global success and are areas that the company

and

development

are

key

components

connectivity, and for the transmission, conditioning and processing

remains fully committed to pursuing.

of power, signals and data in industrial environments. Weidmüller

Our ongoing commitment to research and development has

has a long history of developing innovative products in electrical

seen many innovations come to fruition. Among them of late

connectivity and electronics that exceed market expectations.

is the incorporation of W-Ring technology into redundant

The Australian operation has become a strategic centre for the

ring networks to simplify ethernet network design. W-Ring

design, development and manufacture of the Group’s electronics

technology also meets the new IEC standard 62439 for high-

products, which deliver undisputed quality and reliability.

availability automation networks.

Phone: 02 9671 9999 Fax: 02 9671 9900 Email: info@weidmuller.com.au Website: www.weidmuller.com.au

W-Ring technology eliminates the need for master and slave settings in a redundant ring and therefore eradicates a single point of failure, while providing network re-instatement in less than 20 ms.

All participants on a W-Ring determine who the master and slaves are at system start-up. The master blocks one port and manages the ring. If there is a break in the cable or CRC errors are received at a port, this will alter the rules and initiate a change of master to manage the port where the error occurs.

The implementation of W-Ring technology also eliminates the need to refresh MAC address tables at each switch location, helping to improve network reaction time. Add to this W-Ring+ which allows redundant connections between two rings and you have a much improved and robust ethernet network. In essence, W-Ring technology helps deliver a far more secure and simplified ethernet network with prolonged uptime.

Weidmüller will continue to develop technology and further improve its implementation to build product capability and better efficiency.

Rack-mounted managed switches for high-temperature operation The IE series of 19″ 1U rack-mounted ethernet switches delivers optimum performance in

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demanding, high-temperature environments. Suitable for the mining and heavy manufacturing industries, and substation automation plants, the switches are housed in robust metal casings that require neither air conditioning nor cooling fans.

Delivering real choice, users can choose from the entry-level IEMS1000 fixed rack or the modular IEMS2000 and IEMS3000 options. All the switches offer low- and high-voltage power supply options.

The IEMS1000 provides up to 26 ports of 10/100 Fast Ethernet connections.

It delivers all the network features you would expect, including IGMP snooping, 256 VLANs, support for SNMP V1, 2 and 3, QoS, TOS plus more.

The modular IEMS2000 and IEMS3000 switches provide complete flexibility.

Users can mix and match the components required.

The IEMS2000 delivers advanced Layer 2 control functionality with either a 24-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet with four gigabit ports for redundancy to a 28-port gigabit switch.

The IEMS3000 is an advanced Layer 3 option with selectable port combinations. It features

Modular Ports to suit your data connection requirements

all layer 3 requirements including RIP v1/v2, OSPF v2, BGP v4, up to 4096 VLAN IDs, SNMP v3, TACAS+, Radius and other benefits.

Both the IES2000 and IES3000 take up to six 0.5U 4-port combination cards plus a 1U 4-port gigabit slot and encompass PTP. All the ports are available in combinations of copper, fibre or both.

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One Stop Safety Solutions

You‘re in safe hands with Pilz.

Melbourne • Sydney • Brisbane • Auckland

Ph: 03 9544 6300 Fax: 03 9544 6311 www.pilz.com.au safety@pilz.com.au

the spirit of safety

THE TEAM Pilz Australia was started in Melbourne during 1998 to build

THE COMPANY

on Pilz’s growing customer base in the region and increase

Currently employing more than 1600 staff worldwide, Pilz

the local level of technical knowledge in machine safety and

operates internationally as technology leader in safe automation

its safety products. Today, Pilz has grown to having offices in

technology. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Pilz is

Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland as well as a strong network

represented globally by its 26 subsidiaries operating across all

of sales partners and systems integrators across the country.

of the inhabited continents as well as numerous supporting trade

Based on our industry experience, Pilz is a trusted provider

partners worldwide.

of safety products and services to leading national and international industrial companies. We provide viable solutions to the most complex safety issues in a wide range of industry

Phone: 03 9544 6300 Fax: 03 9544 6311 Email: safety@pilz.com.au Website: www.pilz.com.au

domains. With our local team of passionate people, coupled with the backup and support of a global footprint, we help companies apply best manufacturing practice to safely optimise the availability and productivity of their plants worldwide.

Pilz is active in a wide variety of industries and we are especially focused on industries like OEM machine builders, FMCG, automotive, food and beverage, packaging, materials handling and mining. However, our products and services are also starting to penetrate into the rail, ports, oil and gas, and energy industries which have demonstrated a very high demand to improve safety outcomes recently.

Machine safety can often be a complex and a forever-changing environment and our team is well placed to support your business from simply training your staff on the fundamentals of machine safety and the interpreting of local legislation and standards such as AS4024 or ISO13849, all the way through to completely custom-engineered solutions that reduce overall plant risk and improve the working environment in which your company operates.

PSS 4000 - One system for all automation functions

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PSS 4000 from Pilz brings a solution for all your machine automation control and safety functions together in one place. The primary aim of the PSS 4000 is to simplify the decentralisation of control functions and reduce engineering work through the Pilz Automation Suite software platform, PAS4000, which plays a key role in the system. It enables users to retain a centralised perspective of decentralised, distributed control structures.

Pilz has taken into account customers’ requirements for complete solutions, comprising safety and standard control technology. The PSS 4000 is designed as an automation system for all industries and comes out of the box with a wide variety of customised function blocks applicable to your specific application. It’s a system that’s easy to operate and considers the requirements for safety of man and machine from the outset.

Because of its versatility, the PSS 4000 automation system can be used across a whole range of industries, for applications of any size. The software tool PAS4000 gives you a local perspective on even the largest networked system, reducing complexity in your project. The tool also allows you the freedom of writing your project in familiar PLC languages, a unique graphical editor, called PASmulti, or a combination of the two. This in turn allows for a modular structure, so that identical components can be re-used with minimum effort. The benefits can be seen in greater availability due to local error reactions and higher productivity as a result of shorter reaction times across the whole system. All these features add up for you to ‘Simplify Your Automation’.

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OUR TEAM

COMPANY PROFILE

Our people and our products are committed to helping you succeed in

ifm provides German engineered and manufactured sensor and

your business. You can count on ifm efector to be a reliable partner for

control solutions for automation, including position sensors and object

your automation and control solutions. That means solutions for your

recognition, fluid sensors and diagnostic systems, bus systems and

application challenges, knowledgeable technical support and easy

identification systems, control systems and connection technology.

order placement. Our customer service team is available to provide

ifm provides the right combination of German engineering and

phone-based support and our network of sales engineers is available

local service and support. For 40 years the company has been

around Australia and New Zealand to visit you on-site. Through our

researching, developing and producing products and technology

website you are also able to check price and availability, track orders,

with the aim of optimising technical processes. It started in Germany

view order history and purchase ifm products using our e-shop

with the inductive sensor in 1969, based on innovative flexible film

(www.ifmefector.com.au/eshop).

technology. Today, the ifm group of companies has a presence in over

We hold extensive stock at our warehouse facilities in Australia and

70 countries, with more than 4300 employees looking after more than

New Zealand, and our products can be delivered to you overnight in

90,000 customers around the world.

over 97% of instances. Our customers have continuously trusted us to reliably supply product on time, when they need it most. In order to

Phone: 1300 365 088 Fax: 1300 365 070 Email: sales.au@ifm.com Website: www.ifm.com/au

improve even further, we have recently undergone a major warehouse upgrade at our Melbourne head office, which will mean even better service.

From inductive and flow sensors to pressure and temperature sensors - from individual sensors to a complete system solution - you will find sensor and control products to suit your requirements.

PRODUCT Vision sensor ifm has applied practical innovation to simplify complex vision technology.

The result: a product family that offers robust housing, simple set-up, and reliable performance and cost-effectiveness. With the power of a vision system and the simplicity of a sensor, the efector dualis vision sensor has proven success in solving a broad range of error-proofing and inspection applications. These include verification, orientation, sortation, part/no part detection, recipe, object character verification and measurement. Features include a diecast metal housing rated IP67, high performance, durability with no moving parts, fast image capture, integrated lighting, high speed, flexible connection and easy set-up.

This vision technology provides the power of a vision system with the simplicity of a sensor. Reliable functionality with a new benchmark for performance and value.

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Crystal Ball Gazing 2012 Chris Hoey, Managing Director, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems

Processing and manufacturing companies will capitalise on a rapidly advancing technological landscape in 2012. Continued international and domestic pressures will fuse with process technology investment for a fresh look at complete system design. Successful companies will take these challenges as opportunities to grow and develop. Trends to more sophisticated automation will continue to realise maximum production capacity and efficiency. The next evolution will be in mobile and cloud-based technologies, with 24/7 operation and unmanned remote sites more common. While commercial pressures will remain a strong factor, the elevated importance of plant availability will cause operators to mitigate high unplanned downtime costs with reliable partners and quality equipment. Companies will need partners that take responsibility for understanding new technologies and how they best merge with the industrial environment. Partners with the resources to deliver complete system, support and training packages will fit this streamlined operative model. Progressive specialisation will follow technology advances and extend the trend of outsourcing functions traditionally undertaken in-house.

Bürkert’s Sydney Systemhaus has grown further to accommodate new technologies and expanding activity; particularly in the water and wastewater, resources and hygienic processing sectors. A national network of industry specialists has ensured the right partners are on the spot in each region, supporting adoption of innovative processing technologies.

Andrew Finch, Managing Director, Weidmüller Pty Ltd

Clearly from an international economic perspective we are in unchartered waters. The investments swings we are witnessing have been massive since 2009 and very unpredictable. For Weidmüller, one of the key challenges will be successfully managing our industrial electronics manufacturing and solutions capability during such volatility. Product development, by its very nature, is an expensive and lengthy process and successfully balancing investment in technological development with economic fluctuations will be paramount.

Undertaking an effective risk assessment process for 2012 and beyond will also prove challenging for industrial electronic manufacturers. No doubt, a clear development and design strategy that uses modular and slice technology with multifunctional platforms, and a flexible, fast response manufacturing process will go some way to eliminating risk.

We expect that in 2012 our ability to fast track the development of unique, application-specific products will present some very exciting possibilities for Weidmüller. We can design and tailor-make solutions that meet the specific needs of customers, while maintaining a platform of consistency in line with standard products.

This not only brings us closer to our customer, it clearly helps differentiate us because we are willing to solve problems. With the continuing rise of ‘smart’ technology in 2012, the industry in general will continue to focus on incorporating smart communication and automation technology in the industrial process.

David Delany, Managing Director, ifm efector pty ltd

I believe that the carbon tax situation and the high Australian dollar mean that companies will need to make efficiency gains and to put processes in place to deal with them, without adding significant costs to their business. For example, engaging in lean manufacturing and innovation, and providing new products to market, or seeking out and entering new markets.

There is also a shortage in skilled workers. This creates challenges in industry with employers facing the pressure of not being able to fill positions and jobs being left vacant, often for long periods of time.

I believe that in terms of the economy there may be a bit more pain for industry to go through in 2012 before the situation begins to improve. However, the past has shown that Australian industry is quite resilient and has handled many challenges over the years. It has survived, and in some cases flourished, despite these challenges. ifm invests significantly in research and design, and in 2012 this will create new opportunities in the market for us. For 40 years the company has been researching, developing and producing products and technology with the aim of optimising technical processes. As a company focused on innovation and increasing the efficiency of your applications, we are constantly releasing new products to market and 2012 will be no exception.

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Scott Moffat, Managing Director, Pilz Australia Industrial Automation

Implementing the national harmonisation of the Australian OH&S laws in 2012 will be a large challenge for the safety industry next year. Mainly on two fronts: the bodies and regulators who are required to enact the new laws on a state-by-state basis, as well as the various companies spanning all local industries that are required to implement these changes. With the states still bickering over whether they will be included or not in the harmonisation as of 1 January 2012, and various industry bodies lobbying to have their interests included at the expense of harmonisation, I see little chance of the harmonisation happening before the deadline.

A key focus for us at Pilz Australia is educating the industry that safety is more than an add-on or necessary evil and should be an integral part of your overall control system - just like reliability, quality, throughput and accuracy. Too many people have the perception that safety systems are a hindrance to production and safety outcomes, and are only achieved at the expense business productivity. With this in mind we are planning on working closer with our end-user customers and increasing the level of integration, engineering support and expertise. In the end, highly technical products are only as good as the level of system design and implementation.

Greg Field, General Manager, Omron Electronic Pty Ltd

In 2012, global business uncertainty and factors such as the carbon tax, the high Australian dollar and the mining resource boom are expected to have a continuing impact on the Australian manufacturing market.

Australian manufacturing provides employment opportunities in a variety of industries and, as a backbone of employment in this country, we need to ensure its survival. To do this, the local industry needs to embrace technology, and the changes associated with it, to ensure its future. Companies need to recognise that investment in today’s and tomorrow’s technology can help them not only to survive, but to compete in the global markets of the future.

Omron Electronics is a world leader in factory automation products. We are accelerating our efforts to quickly produce and deliver to our customers value-added products and services embedded with the latest technologies and standards - so they can control their equipment with high speed, high precision and safety in a stress-free situation and with peace of mind.

It is often said that when one door closes another one opens, and while the debate continues about the carbon tax and whether it will be detrimental to current manufacturing, it may open up new industries which will create new opportunities in the future.

Energy conservation devices will be a means of adding further value to products besides productivity, quality and safety in the field of machine automation. In order to do this we will make visible the state of power consumption and operation of machines and production lines. Based on the correlation there we will be able to offer products developed on our core competencies of sensing and control that cut unnecessary electricity consumption and help factories achieve their goals of meeting today’s environmental requirements.

Dirk Kuiper, General Manager, AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

In my view, the next two to five years will see good growth in the instrumentation, process control and automation industry. This industry growth will be largely on the back of large projects in the mining industry and the oil and gas industry in Queensland, Western Australia and (to a lesser degree) South Australia and the Northern Territory. This will open up great opportunities for AMS, due to its product area of calibration, pressure, level and flow, and now the analytical range.

With these opportunities there will also come challenges, however. We see the key challenge lies in being able to maintain equipment supply to a broad range of geographically dispersed projects that are running concurrently or within a short time of each other. The companies that will succeed will be those that can deliver the right equipment on time, no matter where.

Competition will be fierce among the various instrumentation and automation companies, but with the AMS niche product range we are hopeful of seeing an increased market share in 2012. It was the intention of AMS to further its brand recognition and increase its range of suppliers to ensure further growth, and this has now been accomplished with a rationalisation of product ranges.

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INNOVATIONS WITH THE WORLD’S FIRST 14 " DIAMETER, 4-TUBE CORIOLIS FLOW METER

COMPANY PROFILE

When measuring flow rates up to 4100 tonnes per hour or

Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd offers a complete range of

720,000 barrels per day of a valuable commodity like crude

process measurement and instrumentation solutions.

oil in a big pipeline, accuracy is very important. An error of 1%

The Endress+Hauser product range includes liquid analysis,

in the flow rate represents 300 barrels of crude oil per hour, or

switch point detection and continuous measurement of level, flow,

about $30,000 per hour at the current price of $100 per barrel.

pressure and temperature, as well as data recorders, displays,

It has always been difficult to measure flow with accuracy in

power supplies and fieldbus technologies.

large pipelines.

Service and sales offices are based in Sydney, Brisbane,

The Promass X, with its 0.05% accuracy, provides the best

Melbourne and Perth, with additional sales offices in Adelaide,

accuracy of any flow meter for custody transfer on oil and gas

Gladstone and Newcastle.

lines up to 16″ in diameter, ensuring that both the buyer and

Phone: 02 8877 7000 Fax: 02 8877 7099 Email: info@au.endress.com Website: www.au.endress.com

the seller know exactly how much is changing hands. The 83X model comes standard with fully traceable 0.1% flow accuracy and optionally with a flow accuracy of 0.05%. For custody transfer applications the 84X model features MID (OIML R117) and PTB approvals.

The Promass X is the first commercially available four-tube Coriolis mass flow meter. Its all 316L stainless steel construction makes it ideal for onshore or offshore applications. Available with 12, 14 and 16-inch flanges, it replaces conventional flow measurement devices in pipelines with a flow meter that’s more stable and has a lower pressure drop.

This four-tube flowmeter has no moving parts, so maintenance is exceptionally low when compared with other, more traditional types of meter. Operating at temperatures of -50 to 180°C and process pressures up to 100 bar with 316L secondary containment for increased process safety, it is ideal for applications involving toxic or hazardous liquids or gases.

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New trend in slurry density measurement Historically, nucleonic and differential pressure systems have been the norm for density measurement of slurries. The density measurement is used for the calculation of process variables like specific gravity, dry tones and concentration.

A new and increasingly popular solution using two flush-mounted ceramic pressure transmitters offers a simple, cost-effective measurement of slurries. Compared to a nucleonic system, it is half the price and avoids the radioactive licensing requirements. Traditional differential pressure systems consist of metal diaphragms connected with metal capillaries.

The metal diaphragms are susceptible to abrasion, mechanical stress and impact damage, while the capillaries incur significant inaccuracies due to ambient temperature variations.

Ceramic sensors are immune to all of these effects, and additionally are easily adapted for ‘hot-swap’ maintenance or change-out.

How it works Two ceramic diaphragm Cerabar PMC71 pressure transmitters are flush mounted at a known distance on a rising main pipe and the pressure at each point is fed to an intelligent field indicator.

As the pressure difference between the two transmitters is directly proportional to the density, the field indicator can calculate the density of the medium inside the pipe. In addition to the density of the medium, the pressure in the pipe or vessel is also provided. Measuring ranges are almost infinite and are limited only by the possible distance between sensors, offering accuracies as good as 0.05% and withstanding process temperatures up to 150°C.

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Providing tried&true label print and apply solutions for over 25 years.

The Domino M-Series printer applicator range is reliable, adaptable, and has proven 99% up time.

Featuring quality modular design for simple operation and maintenance, the M-Series is hard to beat. With the flexibility of 80 tamp arm options and built in bar-code scanners, the M-Series is packaged into durable cabinets for OH&S and environmental protection considerations.

Simple integration allows for easy management and setup, including IO and Ethernet capabilities, with an intelligent controller taking the complexity out of integration. Add to that insignia’s tailored agreements for technical support options and over 25 years experience - it’s no coincidence that the Domino M-Series is world class.

Contact us to find out more about the Domino range.

Phone: 1300 467 446

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Email: sales@insignia.com.au

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Web: www.insignia.com.au

A UNIQUE OPTION FOR AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS insignia offers a unique option to Australian companies who

COMPANY PROFILE

have requirements for a labelling and coding partner. With over

The Winson Group, incorporating insignia and Signet, has

40 years’ experience, insignia distributes leading labelling and

operated for over 40 years and is an Australian owned and

coding hardware brands such as Datamax O’Neil, Domino,

operated company. insignia provides a wide range of labelling,

Zebra and Bixolon. They are also an award-winning label

coding and service packaging solutions to customers. The Winson

manufacturer and national technical service supplier. Providing

Group is a $90m business with 260 staff and offices located in

all of these products and services means insignia customers

Darwin, Townsville, Mt Isa, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

enjoy the complete confidence of their ‘one stop shop’ -

Warehouses are strategically located in these regions to ensure

supplier to take ownership over the entire labelling and coding

the most efficient supply chain handling and include multiple

solution from hardware, to consumables and maintenance.

production sites across Australia.

Because insignia’s product range is technical and diverse, the majority of their sales team are technical engineers with years of industry knowledge and specified product expertise.

Phone: 1300 467 446 Fax: 1300 780 049 Email: sales@insignia.com.au Website: www.insignia.com.au

The strategy to recruit engineers is critical to ensuring seamless integration of their products into customers’ production lines.

Likewise, insignia’s label manufacturing operation is based on a foundation of trade-qualified printers operating stateof-the-art printing presses and finishing equipment to ensure consistent quality. insignia’s sales team possesses an advanced knowledge of GS1 (Global Barcode Standards Association), reassuring customers with the latest knowledge of barcoding and supply chain standards. Employees are required to attend GS1 certified training programs, ensuring they have the ability to assist customers with SSCC pallet labelling and GTIN labelling requirements. insignia is also GS1 ‘Print Accredited’, which means all barcodes printed on press are verified as part of standard quality procedures, an unmatched process in the Australian marketplace.

PRODUCT

Domino M-Series label printer applicator The Domino M-Series automated carton and pallet labellers have recently been released and deployed into GS1 standard carton and pallet labelling requirements, providing for greater reliability and quality in critical labelling applications. Ensuring cartons and pallets meet GS1 standards is made easier with built-in barcode check scanners to ensure accuracy and quality.

The modular design of the unit coupled with over 80 tamp arm options allows the M-Series to be tailored for various applications and delivers simplistic operation and maintenance. Swedish built, the M-Series features quality cabinets catering to OH&S and environmental protection standards.

The system’s height adjustment feature ensures labelling occurs at the correct heights for part and full pallets.

The M-Series has the capability of hitting high speeds required on production lines, including new even higher speed labelling capabilities for cartons. The Domino M-Series is simple to integrate, featuring ethernet capabilities and eight I/O ports providing a wide range of feedback. Storing label designs, formats, graphics and fonts is easy with the controllers’ intelligent in-built logic. This enables the flow of communication via software to the system, enhancing operation speeds, ultimately reducing network traffic.

The M-Series can be linked into existing software systems or coupled with insignia’s Factory Plus software. Factory Plus caters to production changes, consistently checking that the correct label is set to be applied on the correct product.

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Code-reading vision sensor Balluff’s line of Sharpshooter vision sensors includes an ID version designed to read a large range of linear barcodes and 2D data matrix codes, as well as optical character verification (OCV).

The vision sensor can read more than 10 types of linear barcodes, including PDF417 and 2D Data Matrix codes. The Data Matrix code reader is designed to read both printed and direct part mark (DPM) based marks. The ID version also has an OCV tool that can verify alphanumeric characters like date codes or expiration codes that can typically coexist with barcodes. The vision sensor incorporates Balluff’s higher resolution algorithm, providing the highest accuracy for code reading at a standard vision resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The ID code reader is also ECC 200 compliant and includes an ethernet and serial communication port as well as pass/fail I/O. The vision sensor uses ConVis, the three-step Windows-based configuration software. Because the software uses an ethernet network connection, multiple vision sensors can be monitored and configured by a single PC. The vision sensor has a storage capacity of 20 configurations/jobs, remote job switching via I/O, external lighting trigger and internal image storage.

Balluff-Leuze Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K030

Integrated chassis and controller The NI cRIO-9075 and cRIO-9076 integrated chassis and controllers are designed to lower the cost of the NI CompactRIO platform for embedded control and monitoring applications.

The integrated systems combine an industrial 400 MHz Freescale real-time processor and four-slot chassis with an embedded, reconfigurable Xilinx Spartan-6 field-programmable gate array (FPGA) for custom timing, control and signal processing capabilities. These RIO systems are programmable with LabVIEW graphical system design tools and combine the ease of use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems with the performance of custom hardware. They are suitable for embedded control and monitoring applications within industries such as energy, medical and robotics that require a short time to market, advanced control algorithms and high-speed analog and digital I/O. In addition to the 4-slot chassis and 400 MHz CPU, the cRIO-9075 offers 128 MB of DRAM and 256 MB of non-volatile storage, a 10/100 Mbps ethernet port and a RS232 serial port.

The cRIO-9076 offers the same as the cRIO-9075, but with increased DRAM and non-volatile memory of 156 MB and 512 MB respectively, and a USB port.

Both operate from a single 9-30 VDC supply, have an operating temperature range of -20 to 55°C, and can withstand 50 g shock or 5 g vibration.

National Instruments Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K163

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HART loop isolator The HIX HART loop isolator provides loop isolation while allowing the HART signal to pass through uninterrupted.

It provides economical solutions to three common and costly problems that plague many of today’s smart

Data logger

HART loops. It can be used for splitting the HART

The CAS DataLoggers dataTaker DT80M intelligent data logger

output of one transmitter safely between a DCS and

is a stand-alone data logger featuring extensive communications

safety system without further burden on, or risk to, the

capabilities. The unit can be used for a wide range of applications from

primary safety loop. It can also be used for surge, spike

agriculture, weather station, hydropower and other outdoor projects.

and transient safeguarding to protect I/O cards - the

The in-built 2G/3G modem emails data directly to an inbox

1500 VRMS isolating capability of the HIX breaks the

with automatic settings and alarms. Users can view real-time

galvanic path that can pass dangerous overloads from

measurements or logged data on the in-built web interface and

DCS to transmitter to PLC or vice versa, even when

connect to sensors which support measurement of temperature,

equipment is supposedly isolated already. It also enables

voltage, current, 4-20 mA loops, resistance, bridges, strain gauges,

area isolation to allow for equipment maintenance without

frequency, digital and SDI-12.

loop downtime, and allows HART devices on isolated

Features include: 18-bit resolution; simple set-up with dEX operator

legs of a loop to be removed from the circuit without

interface; internal FTP server; analog and digital channels.

affecting other equipment.

TechRentals Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K924

Moore Industries Pacific Inc Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L318

Beamex® FB Field Temperature Block Beamex® MB Metrology Temperature Block

NEW!

Introducing a smarter way to calibrate temperature Beamex introduces a smarter, more efficient and accurate solution for calibrating temperature. Beamex® has two different dry block series: the Beamex® FB Series Field Temperature Blocks and the Beamex® MB Series Temperature Metrology Blocks. The dry blocks in the FB Series are lightweight, high-accuracy temperature dry blocks for industrial field use. The dry blocks in the MB Series deliver bath-level accuracy for industrial applications. www.beamex.com info@beamex.com

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Tank gauging system The Raptor tank gauging system from Emerson Process Management is based on open technology and is fully scalable. As a result, it is easy to install exactly the devices needed today as well as adding or replacing units tomorrow.

The system includes safety technologies to help protect plant assets, the environment and human lives. One example is 2-in-1 functionality - with two independent gauges in one single enclosure - providing SIL3 safety for overfill prevention. There are also a number of other dual-redundant configurations available to suit individual tank safety requirements.

Raptor is built around a line of 0.5 mm precision radar level gauges, plus u l t r a - s t a b l e temperature transmitters with 3- or 4-wire multiple spot sensors. This results in high available precision in net volume calculations for custody transfer and inventory management. Equipment such as pressure and water bottom measurement sensors can also be added as well as operator interface software.

The system reduces installation costs by using the bus-powered 2-wire Tankbus that is based on selfconfiguring Foundation fieldbus technology, allowing easy start-up and integration of all system units. The tank units are intrinsically safe, which means no expensive cable conduits are required. Communication to the control room can be made using Modbus over most existing cabling, or using other fieldbus standards.

The system can also emulate gauges from other manufacturers so that users can add Raptor units to their existing system using the same cabling and control room infrastructure. The system can also include Emerson’s Smart Wireless functionality.

Emerson Process Management Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H423

Real-time thermal imager The thermoIMAGER TIM from Micro-Epsilon is a miniature real-time thermal imager with USB interface. It can measure temperatures from -20 to 900°C with a thermal sensitivity of 0.1 K. The system has exchangeable lenses with 9° FOV (field of view), 31° FOV and 64° FOV - allowing temperature to be measured in a variety of object distances, from close focus to far field focus. Optical resolution is 160x120 pixels.

Power supply and operation is via the USB 2.0 interface, so no external power supply is required. Real-time video recording at 100 Hz frame rate is also possible. The software will store the data to a file, which allows playback at user-defined speeds, such as in slow motion or frame-by-frame if required. This means that the thermoIMAGER TIM is a suitable tool for R&D applications, failure diagnostics or process monitoring.

Additionally the software can be used as a runtime application where the user is able to program and configure a custom environment (multiple monitoring windows, alarms, hot spot localisation, line profile, etc). A programmable process interface, hard-wired input and output (PIF in) enables external control and communication for the emissivity of the target material, trigger functions, shutter control or alarm outputs.

The thermal imager also has analog outputs, and cable lengths of up to 100 m are available. The unit is compact and lightweight at 250 g and has an environmental rating of IP67.

Bestech Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H166

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Portable multifunction calibrator Despite its compact design and robust construction, the CEP6000 offers the functionality, accuracy and reliability of fixed installation laboratory equipment and is ideally suited for on-site use.

The calibration instrument can be used to measure and simulate thermocouples, resistance thermometers, current, voltage and frequency, to source pulse trains and to measure pressure. The insulated mA/V measuring channel also permits complete transmitter calibration using a single instrument.

An accuracy of up to Âą0.015% of the measured value makes the CEP6000 suitable for virtually all calibration tasks.

The multifunction calibrator is protected by a rubber boot and is both easy and quick to use. This is achieved via direct entry on a numeric keypad, the three software-driven function keys and the large, illuminated display.

The calibrator is suitable for a number of applications in industry (laboratory, production, workshop), in calibration service companies and service industries as well as for quality assurance.

Encoder signal converter The Motrona IV251 SSI signal converter is suitable for use with all SSI-type sensors and absolute encoders from 9 to 25 bits, either with master mode or slave mode analog outputs of Âą10 V, 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, proportional to the encoder position.

RS232 and RS485 serial interfaces also provide for readout of the actual encoder position. It is easy to set up by a simple teaching procedure, or by PC operator software that also provides features such as scaling, programmable linearisation curves and bit blanking functions. The unit is powered from a 115/230 VAC supply.

WIKA Australia

Plant Control & Automation

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/H564

Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J970

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Servo package SEW-Eurodrive’s

Smart

Servo

Package is designed to make a servomotor drive automation task simpler and faster to implement and contains all necessary components for a complete automation solution in a coordinated package.

The package is comprised o f p ro g r a m m a b l e c o m p a n y controllers, servo universal inverters, servomotors close coupled to optional compact servo gear units and ready-to-use accessories. It has been specifically optimised to suit most applications in the power range up to 1.5 kW and at 230 VAC. The use of a graphic configuration wizard to enter all axis-to-axis relationships and preconfigure application properties is designed to remove the need for time-consuming programming.

The package also introduced the Movitrac LTX single-phase universal servo inverter. An integrated operator keypad provides easy access to all parameters and commissioning data, while onboard digital and analog I/Os, fieldbus gateway and encoder connections can all be easily accessed from the front of the unit. High-level control solutions for more demanding automation tasks are possible via a MoviPLC position controller, while the analog interface can be used for simple speed control or speed setpoint from an external position controller.

The standard package includes the company’s CMP servomotors combined with the Movitrac LTX and prefabricated cables. Extensions to the package can include a MoviPLC, CCU, gateway or the company’s range of servo or 7 Series gear units. The system supports connection to industrial fieldbus-based communications systems via the company’s range of gateways or programmable controllers.

RFID-based safety switches The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard range is designed to provide secure safety switching, diagnostics and monitoring in one package. Combining RFID coding with an M23 Safety Distribution block, SensaGuard is designed to simplify the integration of multiple sensors.

RFID coding provides an additional level of security, allowing a SensaGuard switch and actuator to be paired with a specific code. This enhances safety by reducing the possibility of other actuators being used to bypass the switch.

The switch is paired with an actuator on initial power-up and can be locked to this unit immediately.

If some flexibility is required, the switch can be re-paired to another actuator up to eight times. After the eighth time, it is locked to the last-paired actuator.

At any time during the pairing process, the switch can be locked to a specific actuator permanently.

When multiple sensors are installed, the use of

SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/J980

the Allen-Bradley M23 Safety Distribution block helps simplify integration. Available with either four or eight ports, the Safety Distribution block provides the ability to connect up to eight SensaGuards to meet Cat4/ SIL3/PLe, with an individual auxiliary contact from each device going back to the control panel. This provides specific diagnostic information for each door or device to the control system. The LEDs on the distribution block provide additional local diagnostic information for troubleshooting. Shorting plugs for unused ports, variable length 19-pin patchcords and 8-pin cordsets are available to provide full connectivity and circuit safety.

Rockwell Automation Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K542

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PAC power supply modules The 72 W APAX-5343 and -5343E PAC power supply modules from Advantech have passed Energy Star compliance and provide a power transmission efficiency of over 88% from AC input to DC output, providing power for more APAX modules.

The APAX-5343 and -5343E have also passed UL 508 certification showing that they are suitable for safe operation in industrial environments.

In order to protect the devices from overloading, voltage spikes and short-circuits, they include an auto-recovery mode which ensures that the APAX power supply will continue to work normally. The APAX-5343 is designed for APAX-5570 controller series, and the APAX-5343E is for APAX expansion modules, such as APAX-5520 compact controllers, APAX-5070 coupler series and relative APAX I/O series.

Advantech Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/L012

Flow switch The Gems FS-600 Series flow switch has a robust, ‘no moving parts’ design that works with both conductive and non-conductive fluids.

The FS-600 uses the cooling effect of a flowing fluid or gas (calorimetric principle) to monitor the flow rate. This temperature-based operating principle can reliably sense the flow of virtually any liquid or gas without using any moving parts.

It is also immune to changes in viscosity and is suitable for clean fluids and some slurries, and maintains reliability without filtration.

The FS-600 is made from durable stainless steel and is available in various housings to suit a wide variety of pipe sizes for flow rates from 0.5 to 41 L/min. All models have an IP65 M12 electrical termination and include a 1 m cable assembly.

Longer cable assemblies are available. The port sizes range from ½″ to 1½″ and the switch can be mounted in any orientation. The FS-600 can also be customised for volume OEMs with any setpoint based on specific customer applications.

Control Components Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/K215

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OUR TEAM The MSA team is Australia’s leading safety solutions provider with hundreds of years in combined safety experience locally and internationally. Our experience and innovative products set us aside and help ensure our customers come home safely every day.

OUR COMPANY

MSA is a truly global organisation with offices and representatives around the

This year, MSA Australia celebrates 50 years in

world. We have been protecting people in all walks of life, in many countries

delivering safety products in Australia and New

and in many occupations for nearly 100 years. In Australia, MSA reaches

Zealand. With Australian and global manufacturing

50 years of committed service this year.

capability, MSA leads in the provision of sophisticated

Our executive team brims with technical safety experience supporting our

safety products. MSA provides integrated solutions for

acclaimed ‘feet on the street’ sales and customer support team. It’s where

respiratory protection, gas detection, fall protection,

the ‘tyre hits the tarmac’ and real experience counts. MSA Australia delivers

head, eye, face and ear protection. MSA has global

over 100 years’ combined experience with a nationwide network of Account

offices as well as offices and staff throughout Australia

Managers, Product Managers and Segment Managers.

and New Zealand. We are always close by to assist.

Knowledge is the key to innovation and MSA excels in capturing real needs

Why have we led for so long? We listen, we learn, we

and issues in the workplace and transforms safety through innovation. Driven

act and we care.

by our Global Steering Teams and our unique ‘Voice of Customer’ approach, MSA is always in touch with the real issues related to safety. MSA’s goal is

Phone: 1300 728 672 Website: www.msa.net.au

to ensure its products not only improve worker safety but also make the task easier.

Our approach is to capture real industry wisdom

through

observation

in

the

participation

and

workplace.

This,

combined with our technical knowledge, leads to functional breakthroughs and industry-driven advancements. The process of assimilation of knowledge and real-world development drives our engineers and supports our mission “that men and women may work in safety and that they, their families and their communities may live in health throughout the world”. This mission drives our team.

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With the Altair single-gas detector, MSA sets a new market standard by offering over two

PRODUCT

years of maintenance-free performance (depending on alarm minutes used). These long-life cost-effective single-gas detectors offer dust and water protection and feature a distinct triple alarm system. ®

The Altair Pro single-gas detector is based on the design of the standard single-gas detector, but with added features and functionality. It accurately measures the gas concentration or percent oxygen and displays information on a large, clear, backlit LCD screen. ®

The Altair 4X multigas detector comes from new sensor technology. The MSA XCell™ sensors have a life of more than four years, double the industry average, and are engineered using MSA’s proprietary application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design. MSA XCell™ sensors are a breakthrough in chemical and mechanical sensor design, enabling faster response and span ®

calibration times. The Altair 4X is now NSW Underground Mines Registered. ®

MSA is proud to present the pinnacle of their portable gas detection range: the Altair 5X multi®

gas detector with MSA XCell™ sensor technology. The Altair 5X detector can measure up to six gases simultaneously and can be fitted with a wide range of both toxic and infra-red sensors, providing the flexibility required for meeting most applications.

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OUR TEAM The Point to Point Group is a well-established, hands-free communication specialist with a global presence. The group is the sole importer and distributor for Bury Technologies hands-free products. It has recently expanded its product portfolio to include the Midland 2 Way Radio range of products and DryCase products, for Australia and New Zealand. Since 2003, the group has been a major wholesaler and distributor of hands-free products and accessories in Australia and New Zealand.

Point to Point operates registered and trading companies across the world.

Its major hub offices are located in Melbourne - Australia, Delaware - United States, and Auckland - New Zealand.

The group supplies a complete range of in-car, hands-free solutions and

Phone: 1300 550 720 Fax: +61 3 9709 0999 Email: sales@ptp.net.au Website: http://www.ptp-group.net/

accessories for cellular phones. The Bury brand is well known throughout the world and is recognised as a leader in the occupational health and safety (OHS) industry.

Point to Point Technology has exclusive distribution rights for the Bury product range within Australia and New Zealand, allowing the group to provide a two-year nationwide advance warranty replacement on the car kits and cradles, ongoing technical support for the life of the product and a help desk facility that is operated

by PTP. The Point to Point Group prides itself on working with companies - with high-quality products - that continue to push the boundaries in terms of creativity and product features. For this reason, the group works very closely with its manufacturers. Whether this is to meet regulations, road rules, feature requirements or just the product look and feel, we are active in the development.

PRODUCT

Bluetooth hard-wired car kit The Bury CC9060IQ Bluetooth hard-wired car kit eliminates the need for users to touch a handset or car kit while driving.

Its Magic Word feature continuously listens for the command “activate voice dial”.

On command, users receive a response via a menu and voice request awaiting instructions.

From this point on, the user is offered a wide range of menu-driven options including name dial, number dial, access phonebook, view missed/received/dialled calls, multipoint, vocal email read from a Blackberry handset, and two types of memo.

The Sync feature allows the pairing of 10 separate handsets. Without prompting, the kit will read the phonebook entries.

The transfer rate is fast regardless of whether the user has 10 or 1000 contacts. For contacts with three or more phone numbers, the unit prompts for the location required, such as home, mobile or office. Alternatively, users can say “dial (John) mobile”.

Other features include: email read out loud from Blackberry handset and, if the handset supports it, SMS messages can also be read out loud.

Combined with the company’s system 9, continuous charge of the handset and access to an external antenna is allowed. It complies with current Australian legislation governing the use of mobile phones in vehicles.

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OUR TEAM COMPANY PROFILE

PAFtec Australia is a company specialising in respirator design, manufacture ®

and global marketing. The company’s leading technology PAFtec CleanSpace

PAFtec Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian company that

is a state-of-the-art, low-profile, lightweight, powered respirator.

believes that comfort, mobility and performance are critical

PAFtec was founded by engineers who understand that respiratory protection

to highly effective respiratory protection. Employers,

should be comfortable, safe and user-friendly. Innovation and passion to

hygienists and workers who work with safety equipment in

provide the highest quality products is at the heart of everything they do.

their day to day jobs shouldn’t have to compromise – ever.

®

PAFtec CleanSpace builds on a combination of technologies found in today’s

The company is targeting core markets where respiratory

industrial respirators, medical respiratory devices and consumer electronics.

protection is critical to workers across different industries

At the core of the technology is the company’s patented AirSensit Responsive

such as mining, resources, manufacturing, welding,

Flow Control System™ which responds to airflow demand breath by breath,

woodworking and agriculture.

making it pleasant and easy to breathe, even in the most challenging environments.

The PAFtec team has previously designed medical devices from concept to

Phone: Jon Imms, sales representative (m) +61 437 446 453 Email: jon.imms@paftec.com.au Website: www.paftec.com.au

manufacturing that are currently being used by millions of people around the world. Over their professional careers they collectively hold 30 international patents, three Australian design awards and an Engineering Excellence Award.

Their expertise is the reason our products are safe, robust and high-performing even in the harshest environments. The team is expert in every area of product development: design of small and quiet motors, comfortable masks and control algorithms; as well as an understanding of computational flow dynamics to optimise filtered air needed breath by breath. Above all, this team always has the wearer’s comfort and protection at the heart of everything they do.

As a part of PAFtec's dedication to quality and reliability, the company’s quality management system (QMS) is accredited to the globally recognised ISO 9001 standard. In October 2010, PAFtec gained the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1716 ®

certification for the PAFtec CleanSpace . Following the ISO 9001 certification in September, PAFtec anticipate that ®

the PAFtec CleanSpace will achieve CE Mark (European Certification) later this year, paving the way for European sales early in 2012.

®

PAFtec CleanSpace is the first Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) that offers all the benefits of a powered respirator and the convenience and mobility of a high-profile air purifying respirator. Innovative features include:

PRODUCT

world’s first neck-mounted respirator with no cables or hoses for revolutionary mobility; fits with existing safety equipment - helmets, earmuffs or eyewear; a patented micro turbine that is responsive, tough and quiet; a patented cushion system means the motor is very robust and able to withstand high impacts time and time again (see the impact test video on the company website); soft, hygienic, non-allergenic, medical-grade, silicone mask that is compliant and seals comfortably to the face and is low profile; a simple clip means it can be easily changed between wearers or removed for washing; AirSensit Responsive Flow Control System™ provides filtered air breath by breath. The system detects the user’s breathing effort and adjusts the ®

flow to maintain a positive pressure within the mask at all times; PAFtec CleanSpace

P2 accredited filter offers 99% filtration efficiency of particles 0.3 µm or above. It is easy and intuitive to fit and it can be replaced in seconds. ®

PAFtec CleanSpace is currently accredited in Australia and New Zealand. Although the company has sales around the world from Canada to Taiwan, the product is currently undergoing the European testing for CE Mark and Japanese testing for JIS to shortly enter Europe and Japan markets.

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INTENSE PRESSURE AND TRYING NOT TO BUST MY NUTS.

BUILT FOR THE TOUGHEST COUNTRY

COMPANY PROFILE

OUR TEAM

A

t Worksense, we are continually committed to maintaining product quality and providing service to our customers. Our Workwear Experts can visit your site and discuss garment requirements to cover and protect all employees (and site visitors) for both men and women.

Our fabrics are tested to Australian Standards to ensure consistency across the product range so we can provide high-quality apparel that you can rely on. Predefined QA procedures and regular monitoring from fabric to finished garments makes Worksense one of the leading providers of protective workwear in Australia.

We have identified and developed various types of fabrics and garments to cater for different levels of requirements within most industries. Some of these include: • 100% cotton fabric in minimum weight of 160 gsm and up to a maximum of 320 gsm.

• High standard of colour fastness, meaning your colour stays bright and keeps you safer for longer (our yellow fabric surpasses the Australian Standard test for daytime visibility).

• Fire-retardant cotton fabrics treated with Pyrovatex from Huntsman offering superior fire protection.

• Permanant Fire Resistant Fabric - Firesistex for fire and arc flash advanced fire protection.

• Cordura incorporated into garment designs for extra abrasion resistance and garment longevity.

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or anyone working in industries such as mining, resources, manufacturing or construction, protective clothing and equipment is not only highly regarded, it’s a non negotiable requirement.

Worksense is one of twelve companies within the Jeminex group. 100% Australian owned, Worksense specialises in workwear, clothing and personal protective equipment. We are a national company that has branches in every state, with 15 locations Australia wide. We take pride in the fact that as the manufacturer of our Workwear range, we control everything from the quality and quantities of production right through to the supply chain within our retail stores, distributors and customer direct.

Although it’s apparent that Worksense specialises in Workwear and PPE, one of our real strengths is our purchasing power through our network of Jeminex companies: Beaver Brands, Robertsons Lifting & Rigging, A & D Lifting, Heatleys Industrial and Safety, Addrill Drill & Blast, Impact Drilling, Pacific Drilling and Blasting, MDL Australia, Network Packaging, Bri-Tech and ECO. Worksense are proud to offer our customers an Australiawide branch network, tailored safety solutions, specialist staff, in-house embroidery, dedicated local service and expert advice. We have a genuine national network, whilst still retaining local convenience and personalised expertise.

Below: TradiesMate Trouser

EVERY TRADIE NEEDS A MATE

T

he newest addition to the toughest range of workwear is here. Made for the Aussie tradesman, ‘TradiesMate’ trousers have all the room needed for tools with extra comfort and protection for your knees. All of the pockets on these 100% Cotton canvas trousers are reinforced with Cordura fabric at the toughest wearing points. The rear pockets have a gusset so you can get your tools in and out with ease. The kneepads used along with the ‘TradiesMate’ trouser are lightweight and give a great amount of comfort and protection to the knees. Made from moulded rubber, they return to their usual shape after each use. Load up your tools and get started working with your new best mate - the ‘TradiesMate’.

‘TRADIESMATE FEATURES’ • • • • • • • •

Gusset feature on bottom seam of back pockets Reinforced edges on cargo & back pockets All stress points are reinforced with bartacks Contrast bartacks at strategic points for added styling Pockets reinforced with Cordura fabric for extra strength Knees made using Cordura fabric for abrasion resistance Leg cargo pocket has secure phone & pen pockets Double ruler pocket with utility loop feature on right leg

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