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Fruit grading equipment is some of the most mechanically demanding automation out there. These machines run fast, run long hours, and are built from hundreds of components that need to work in perfect harmony. For an Australian fruit grading machinery manufacturer, pneumatic valves were an area where they saw an opportunity to lift both reliability and the overall design of their machines. In 2...

Whether it’s hauling gravel from a quarry, clearing demolition waste, or shifting grain between paddocks, tipping trucks are the backbone of Australia’s transport and construction industries. Behind every smooth tip is a smart pneumatic system doing the work of control, coordination, and safety. Pneumatics play a crucial role in managing the tipping function — cutting down manual labour, speedi...

Pneumatics has been part of industry for more than a century, but its role goes well beyond cylinders pushing and pulling. Across Australian manufacturing, compressed air drives dust collection, powers packaging lines, cleans filters, conveys powders, and regulates process flows. It’s a backbone technology that touches almost every stage of production. For engineers and plant managers, the ques...

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...