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JUL 2013

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AIMEX PREVIEW A Sumo electrical distribution board will be displayed by Redstar Equipment at AIMEX. pact, lightweight design. They can run from mains or generator power and can be cascaded or daisy-chained together if required. "The Sumo Jumbo model includes both three-phase and single-phase outlets, all individually RCD and MCB protected with a main isolating switch for overall protection," said Redstar National Sales Manager Paul Sass. The boards are manufactured using the highest-quality European electrical components and are assembled in Australia," he said. "Sumo Boards combine state-of-the- www.e-mj.com art functionality and performance with superior safety standards compliance." Sumo Boards also include lightweight alloy tie-off rails that double as convenient, certified lift points, enabling the units to be moved around a site with ease and safely by hand, forklift or crane. Portability was further enhanced by a briefcase-style design. Sass said initial customer feedback about the practicality and efficiency of the Sumo Jumbo design has resulted in the doubling of initial production estimates for the Australian market. Redstar is looking at establishing international distribution channels. The Sumo Jumbo is the latest addition to Redstar's Sumo range, which includes the Sumo Half Squat and Squat. A Super Jumbo board will be added to the range later this year. Redstar will also use AIMEX to promote its range of generators, welders, compressors and fuel tanks, including new Denyo Series 2 machines. One of the largest fixed speed diesel distributors in Australia, Redstar services many of Australia's largest mining companies. or below ground, at stand H119 at AIMEX. A featured product will be a customized tagging system, which has been designed and manufactured at the Adelaide factory for a large Australian mining company. "This tagging solution met a range of requirements, as specified by the client," said APC's Regional Sales Manager Ken Duldig. These included the incorporation of a radio-frequency identification (RFID) card reader system; connectivity and integration from the unit to existing systems on location; plus meeting the budget and additional scope of work as set by the company. At AIMEX APC will also be demonstrating some of its latest rugged mobile solutions and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) certified solutions, including input devices, touchscreen displays and panel PCs. Customized Tagging System APC Technology will be exhibiting a range of rugged computing solutions designed to survive in the harshest locations, whether above An example of an APC tagging system made for a large mining company. JULY 2013 • E&MJ; 59

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