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One of the many fascinating industries we work with at Pneutech is the timber industry, and industry responsible for employing over 70,000 staff and generating around $24 billion for the Australian economy. From processing raw logs to manufacturing finished wood products, pneumatic systems provide efficient, reliable, and precise power solutions that enhance productivity, improve safety, and re...

Australia plays a key role in the global aluminium industry, ranking as the sixth largest producer of primary aluminium with four operating smelters and annual output of around 1.5 million tonnes. Most of this is produced using the Hall-Héroult process, the industry-standard method for smelting aluminium from alumina. Aluminium’s unique ability to be recycled indefinitely without losing its pro...

Our VMECA Vacuum Products are best of breed! Whether you need: The most powerful yet smallest, quietest and most efficient Vacuum Pumps on the market. Long life Magic Suction Cups from 1.5mm to 60mm in diameter in almost any material that will easily fit on to any end of arm tooling - designed to save you money. V-Grip Vacuum Gripping Systems with flexible soft durable foam that can hold onto...

We have customers from a wide range of industries. And we love the variety of solutions we’re able to provide. It’s just one of the reasons we love what we do so much. While they all serve their customers in different ways with different products, one thing is consistent across all operations; the requirement to automate repetitive processes. Today, we’re taking a look at how one particular com...

In modern manufacturing, efficiency, precision, and automation are essential for maintaining competitive production speeds and product quality. One area where these demands converge is in the picking and packing process—an integral part of material handling and end-of-line automation. Among the most effective technologies used to optimise this stage of production is vacuum-based handling, a met...

In the realm of industrial automation and fluid control systems, the choice of solenoid valves plays a critical role in determining the efficiency, durability, and precision of a system. There are three different types of solenoid valves available on the market, these are: MAC Valves, Skinner, and ASCO. USA based MAC Valves are the sole manufacturer of MAC Valves, whereas there are hundreds of ...

Blow moulding is a widely used manufacturing process primarily for producing hollow plastic parts. It involves inflating plastic inside a mould cavity to form a desired shape. The process has revolutionised industries by enabling the creation of complex, lightweight, and durable plastic products, including bottles, containers, and other items commonly found in everyday life. The Blow Moulding P...

SME Queensland manufacturers are being offered funding of up to 75% of eligible project costs through the Queensland state government’s ‘Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant’ program. This is a great opportunity to make improvements on your site to reduce energy use and lower carbon emissions. Our team are experts in providing energy efficient solutions that will also improve your productivity...

Compressed air is an essential component in many industries, from manufacturing and automotive to printing and packaging. However, simply compressing air may not make it clean or safe enough for use. Without proper filtration, compressed air can carry contaminants that lead to system inefficiencies, equipment damage, and even product contamination. Here’s why filtration is a crucial aspect of a...

There is no doubt that the vast majority of repeating processes in business have some level of automation. Something as simple as mailing labels for outgoing packages or using conveyor belts to move product from one place to another are concepts that have been in play for decades. As we continue to face labour challenges and look to the future of a rapidly evolving workforce, the need to stream...

A vortex tube is a device that separates compressed air into hot and cold streams without using any moving parts. Invented by French physicist Georges Ranque in 1931, a vortex tube uses only the properties of compressed air and geometry to create a temperature differential. Cold air can reach temperatures as low as -50°C, and the hot air can be as warm as 200°C, depending on the setup and input...

The aim of this project was to develop a comprehensive but portable demonstration module that analyses and exhibits the performance of various pneumatic valves and components, facilitating innovation in pneumatic technologies and helping to showcase the superior functionality and performance of our supplier parts compared to competitors' offerings. Our thanks go to Swinburne University and the...