
Browsing: Power Systems
NZ Engineering News journalists sort out the attributes of the wide variety of power systems on the market. In depth articles on various power systems engineering options appear every month, covering fluid power, hydraulics and pneumatics, pumps valves and filters, bearings and lubricants and motors, as well as drives and transmissions.

BIG KIWI BUS OPERATOR CHOOSES SIEMENS TO GO GREEN
Siemens to supply eBus charging infrastructure to one of New Zealand’s largest bus operators
One of New Zealand’s largest bus operators Go Bus has chosen electric charging infrastructure from global technology giant Siemens to power 34 buses at depots in Christchurch and Auckland. Continue →

PORTS OF AUCKLAND USES 24/7 SOFTWARE SERVICE FOR NEW AUTOMATED CRANES
Ross Clarke, left, programme manager, terminal automation, Ports of Auckland; and Mario van den Heuvel, director, technical support, port service, Konecranes. Continue →

STRATALIGN LIFTING SYSTEMS: ROBUST AND DURABLE SOLUTIONS
Workstation gantry’s, jib and davit cranes are unique lifting devices for industrial and manufacturing environments. Continue →

Bonfiglioli HDO 170: The Answer to a Tight Problem
A compact but powerful Bonfiglioli HDO 170 drive selected for its durability and reliability under all conditions is helping power a Transmin low profile feeder (LPF) for a Sun Metals zinc refining operation. Continue →

BEFORE YOU REPLACE: MODERNISE, MAINTAIN OR RETROFIT
An example of a Konecranes modernisation on an old 1965 hoist (top) that was modernised in 2016 (bottom)
There are a number of valid reasons to consider replacing an overhead crane. Continue →

FLUSHCUT ADDS STRENGTH TO POWERMAX105, 125
Hypertherm has announced the introduction of FlushCut consumables for select Powermax air plasma systems. Continue →

Konecranes gives lift to Australian Steel Convention
Global crane manufacturer and service leader Konecranes is extending its technology and leadership involvement in the steel industry by being a major sponsor of the Australian Steel Convention for the 5th year in a row. Continue →

WELDARC 200i
VERSATILE AC/DC WELDING MACHINE
Welding Industries of Australia (WIA), one of Australia’s leading welding supply companies, has announced the release of the Weldarc 200i AC/DC TIG welding machine, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Continue →

Toshiba motors and drives to thrive as standards rise
Gustav Eiselen gets a first hand look at motor efficiency testing at Toshiba’s test facility in Sydney, Australia. Continue →

Customisation: key component in NDA crane installation
Hamilton-based NDA Group went in search of a crane that could tackle a specific job; it needed a crane that would not only lift, but turn. Continue →

Kaeser launches electric portable compressor range
Kaeser has announced the launch of its electric portable compressor range. Continue →

Smart crane solution for growing companies
Konecranes SmartOn ‘crane with a brain’ is a module-based system of crane technology that provides customers great flexibility in adapting their equipment to the evolving needs of their operations. Continue →

Regal New Zealand draws on local and international product solutions for diverse industrial needs
Regal New Zealand draws on local and international product solutions for diverse industrial needs
Regal Beloit Corporation is a long established and highly successful leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and power transmission products serving international markets emerging from its corporate headquarters in Beloit Wisconsin, USA where it was founded 60 years ago. Continue →

Nylon conveyor rollers: low noise, light-weight, heavy-duty
When an operation is working at full speed the last thing it needs to worry about is the performance and reliability of the conveyor belt rollers. Continue →

Konecranes: the power behind the steel industry
When looking to purchase cranes for the steel industry, many buyers place too much emphasis on upfront cost but overlook the overall lifetime cost of the cranes that they are going to procure. Continue →

G&S Engineering: 500 tonne precision balancing act
G&S Engineering: 500 tonne precision balancing act
G&S Engineering has used an Enerpac EVO Synchronous lifting system for the complex task of accurately lifting and positioning components of a 515t stacker reclaimer while balancing a 60 metre boom in order to replace the centre bearing. Continue →

Duncan Cranes: the new name in cranes
Machinery specialists Duncan AG tells Engineering News that it has extended its range of Duncan Cranes, combining the best of German precision engineering with “legendary Duncan reliability”. Continue →

Hydraulic manifolds eliminate messy hydraulic systems
Hydraulic manifolds reduce the amount of hydraulic hosing, leaks and space required in hydraulic systems. Continue →

Flight Structures doing more with less
Flight Structures in Hamilton recently provided design and certification services for the installation of emergency medical equipment in a BK117B-2 helicopter for the Philips Search and Rescue Trust. Continue →

Hydraulic support beyond New Zealand
Hyspecs are always looking for growth opportunities for not only themselves but also their customers. Continue →