Panasonic HG-C series micro laser distance sensors
06 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdPanasonic has released its latest range of micro laser distance sensors with built-in amplifiers, available in three sensing distances of 30, 50 and 100 mm. They are suited to applications that require highly precise measurements in the order of 1/100 mm and have a precision down to 10 µm.
Myths about recycling revealed
06 November, 2014Did you know that two out of three people don't know that aerosol cans are recyclable in Australia? The myth of exploding aerosol cans and other recycling surprises are revealed in a new report from Planet Ark in the lead-up to National Recycling Week.
Cerlic Blanko handheld sludge blanket profile sensor
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Components Pty LtdThe portable Cerlic Blanko sensor provides a tool for operators and process teams to not only see but record the sludge blanket profile and interface in challenging water/wastewater, industrial and mining applications.
IBM advises City of Ballarat on waste management
27 October, 2014 | Supplied by: IBM Australia Limited
The City of Ballarat has received pro bono consulting on waste management after winning a US$500,000 grant from the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge. The city was one of only two Australian cities, and 16 worldwide, to be awarded the grant in 2014.
Recycling box makes e-waste disposal easy
23 October, 2014Storage King, MobileMuster and ECOACTIV have developed the E-Waste Recycling Box - a service which allows households, businesses and schools to recycle old electronics easily and responsibly.
Rotork Midland-ACS 3525 Series Compact filter regulator
22 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaThe Midland-ACS 3525 Series Compact filter regulator is a 316 L stainless steel combined unit for filtration and regulation of compressed air and gases. The product is used on air, sweet natural gas and inert gases.
Oz Seals packings
21 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Oz SealsPackings provide a suitable seal arrangement for use under rough environments, eg, in slurry pumps. The Oz Seals complete standard range of packings provides improved sealing performance, long service life and environmental protection against dirt, slurry, dust, chemicals and high temperatures.
Pressure sewer system utilised in major housing project
15 October, 2014 | Supplied by: NOV Australia Pty LtdThe InviziQ Pressure Sewer System (PSS), from pump manufacturer NOV Mono, has been successfully utilised in the Pitt Town project - a major 940-lot housing project in NSW. The system is said to provide more reliable removal of sewage from individual households than conventional alternatives.
Funding for transfer stations at closing landfills
14 October, 2014Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan has announced $3.2 million in Victorian Government funding to develop new transfer stations and resource recovery centres at closing landfill sites in rural and regional Victoria, in addition to the $600,000 already allocated to build new transfer stations on the sites of closed landfills.
Olympus Delta Element precious metal and alloy XRF analyser
08 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdThe latest handheld XRF analyser from Olympus, the Delta Element, is suitable for scrap metal sorting, positive material identification (PMI), alloy QA/QC and precious metals analysis.
Hach BioTector B7000 TOC analyser
08 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdHach BioTector TOC analysers are said to provide maximum uptime and reliability due to a self-cleaning oxidation technology that easily handles difficult samples and reduces maintenance. Unlike traditional TOC analysers, the product eliminates build-up issues from salts, particulates, fats, oils and greases that lead to drift and high maintenance.
City of Sydney launches anti-butt campaign
19 September, 2014In an effort to discourage smokers from discarding their cigarette butts on the street, the City of Sydney has launched the YUK anti-butt campaign. From 17 September to 2 October, visitors to Wynyard Park will find a 2 x 5 m Perspex sign made out of cigarette butts, spelling out the word "yuk".
Utile Engineering vane compressors for sludge mixing
18 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty LtdWhen it comes to sludge mixing in anaerobic digesters, the method used should be energy efficient, provide high biogas yield and be easy to install or retrofit. Hurll Nu-Way offers a gas-mixing diffuser method using vane compressors, manufactured by British company Utile Engineering.
Top five tips for e-waste spring cleaning
16 September, 2014TechCollect, the not-for-profit e-waste recycling service, is asking Australians to think beyond clothes and old papers when it comes to spring cleaning this year, extending the clean-up to old technology lying around the home.
Waste Choices online marketplace for waste management and recycling
10 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Waste ChoicesWaste Choices, an online marketplace for waste management and recycling, is suitable for businesses wanting a simple, fast, transparent, and compliant solution for waste collection, recycling, treatment and disposal.
