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PRODUCT NEWS
KEEP IT MOVING
FLEXCO has launched the Novitool Ply 130, a
new separator that can cut between the plies
of conveyor belting for belt splice preparation.
This splitting action is often required in
preparation before splicing a belt with a splice
press, according to Flexco, which provides belt
conveyors with products, services and solutions for splicing, belt cleaning, belt tracking, spillage, and slippage.
The new improved Ply 130 is a tool for preparing stepped splices and for recessing mechanical fasteners and can split as deep as 130mm in one action. The unit now offers both single-phased and three-phase power and compliance has been obtained for specific power requirements for CE and CSA and all units have plug ends.
The updated Ply 130 has a long-lasting, robust, rigid blade design – specifically designed for high-volume step cutting, with a blade that stays sharper for longer.
Flexco still offers the low-volume step cutter, good for sporadic step cutting and easily adjustable for multiple jobs.
✷ PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
STRAHMAN RANGE
OFFERS SAFER
WASHDOWNS
The Strahman range of ergonomic water-saving trigger nozzles from Spray Nozzle Engineering have been designed to save water while promoting productivity and safety during general cleaning and washdown in food and beverage production areas.
During general cleaning and washdown,
excess amounts
of water can be
lost due to
incorrectly specified and sized trigger nozzles, and the use of open-hoses or
fire-type twist nozzles that are not water efficient, according to Spray Nozzle Engineering.
The Strahman Hydro-Pro 150 low-flow water washdown gun helps to combat water loss by automatically shutting off excess water flow when the lever is released.
Ergonomically designed to reduce user fatigue, Strahman Hydro-Pro 150 washdown guns are constructed with a stainless-steel housing and in spite of the nozzle weighing less than one kilogram, they are strong and durable.
In addition to the heavy-duty performance with lightweight handling, to reduce misdirected spray and operator fatigue,
the Hydro-Pro 150 also has a patented locking trigger mechanism that allows
users to lock in a desired spray pattern without maintaining pressure on
the trigger.
To prevent food contamination due to rubber cover delamination, which can be a problem with cheaper trigger nozzles, the Hydro-Pro 150 has been constructed from stainless steel and also has an outer waterproof nylon cover that resists cracks and abrasions.
Hydro-Pro 150 water-saver spray nozzles are available in varying water stream types to suit every application and fitted with replaceable nylon covers.
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SAFETY SEALED UP
NEW Igus seals from Treotham Automation provide additional hygiene and protection against extreme dirt accumulation for maintenance-free plain bearings.
The new iglidur sealing concept is designed to optimise the safety of machinery and
KEY DIAGNOSTICS SALMONELLA TEST
THE new Solus One Salmonella screening kits distributed by Key Diagnostics offer laboratories a single enrichment step method to screen samples for Salmonella spp in just 24 hours. The ‘next day detection’ range features improved sensitivity at a low cost per test for use in environmental and selected food products.
Solus One is the latest addition to the Solus Scientific pathogen system range comprising of specifically designed immunoassay kits, dedicated selective enrichment media and automated liquid handling.
Solus One Salmonella uses next generation ELISA plate technology that increases available antigen binding sites, allowing reduced
plants where heavy dirt, abrasive dust and aggressive media are issues that can stress plain bearings and damage shafts.
Igus has developed sealing rings for its lubrication-free polymer flanged bearings to protect the plain bearing and components behind them, avoiding machine downtime and increasing service life.
Many plants already use lubrication- and maintenance-free iglidur plain bearings made of high-performance plastics. The advantages are that dirt does not adhere to the bearing and the polymer plain bearings cannot rust.
The new Igus sealing rings available from Treotham are an additional safety concept for all Igus flanged bearings, in all dimensions and for more than 50 materials, making a wide range of application-related material combinations feasible.
The flexible sealing rings are simply slipped onto the flange where they protect against the ingress of dirt and media into the plain bearing and components behind it.
enrichment times and improved sensitivity. Solus has partnered with Dynex DS2 to
provide a fully automated testing solution, providing high throughput and significantly reducing hands-on time for technicians. A barcoding system provides full traceability of each sample, reducing the possibility of human error.
E: sales@spraynozzle.com.au
W: www.sprayingsolutions.com.au T: 03 9583 2368
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