Celmec Heatray TRH at Westfield Knox

The Ozone Precinct is a large, open-air section of Westfield that hosts a variety of restaurants and cafes.

The establishments in the Ozone precinct have had Celmec’s Heatray Tube Radiant Heaters (TRH) installed in the outdoor and indoor dining areas. These units provide warm radiant heat, making the space more usable by patrons during the cold winter months.

Recent regulatory changes have seen the mounting height of tube radiant heaters move up to 3500mm. However, Celmec’s stringent research and development has lead to the creation of protective mesh guards for Heatray TRH, allowing the units to be mounted well below the regulation height. By mounting the Heatray TRH lower the units are able to make more efficient use of gas and provide more intense radiant heat.

Though primarily intended for industrial applications, Celmec’s Heatray TRH have been gaining popularity in hospitality and commercial settings due to their ability to heat large spaces economically, and for their aesthetic appeal.

Source : https://www.projectlink.com.au/news/celmec-heatray-trh-at-westfield-knox.

Essential Safety Equipment for Construction Workers

Every industry has its unique processes that involve both, humans and machines. All these processes pose some hazards which require unique safety measures. However, there are some risk factors that are common for all sectors. These risk factors can turn out to be life threatening, if proper precautions are not taken.

Construction and mining sites are no exception to the risk of hazards, be it huge or small. Though the industries have advanced their processes and with high technology, there is always a risk to human life at the sites. This makes it imperative for both, employers and employees to follow a strict protocol for safety precautions.

Here is a list of some of the basic personal protective equipment (PPE) for construction workers:

Eye and Face Safety Equipment

The eyes and face are most sensitive parts of the body and hence they need utmost precaution at construction sites. Majority of eye injuries take place due to foreign particles, gasses or objects that get into the eyes while welding, cutting, grinding, nailing, working with concrete etc. Working at sites with extreme winds, sparks, smoke, or dangerous chemicals also requires high precautions and safety equipment.

The essential safety equipment may vary according to the kind of work one is assigned to. For instance, stringent safety measures need to be adhered to by people working in close vicinity of welding machines or any acidic substance. There are many safety gears available in market that are specifically designed to be used for certain tasks. Based on safety requirements of various industries, ProjectLink has listed out the top eyes and face protection gear to choose from.

Head Protection

Construction worker or not, if you are even walking through a site while the work is in progress - you have to wear a hard hat. This is the most important and fundamental requirement for any construction site. At construction sites, there is always a risk of objects falling from heights, and causing serious injury to your head. The hard hat is a vital gear that shields workers or visitors from falling object and/or direct contact with any harmful material. These hats are also useful for a protection from rain, direct sun rays, and electric shock.

Predominantly these hard hats are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) or advanced engineering resins, like, Ultem. They are capable of protecting person’s head from major injuries. Many of these hats also designed with accessories like face shield, hearing protection and ventilation to keep the wearer comfortable. Other advanced accessories that can be attached to these hats include, radio, walkie-talkies, mirrors, lights, cameras etc.

It is essential to keep these hard hats in good condition, and immediately replace them in case of any damage.

Altro Xpresslay an ABA100 Winner for Product Innovation in The Australian Business Awards

The Australian Business Awards are contended every year by prestigious companies, products and services. This is an outstanding result for Altro and our Altro Xpresslay product range.

We are honoured that Altro have been acknowledged by the Australian Business Awards for what is core to our success for almost 100 years. This award for product innovation is particularly special for us as it transcends the construction market we operate in. What is just as exciting is we will continue with our commitment to business innovation and technology leadership within our industry for many more years to come." - Glen Stratton, Commercial Manager - Altro APAC Pty Ltd

Altro have designed and developed the Altro XpressLay, an adhesive-free safety floor that’s designed to be installed and removed quickly and reused and recycled when necessary.

The Looselay technology is a system with a studded emboss on the underside of the flooring, which aims to allow any subfloor moisture to escape. It’s been designed to lie flat, which means there’s no need for adhesive – making it possible to get same-day welding results that can be walked on straight away. Because the XpressLay is a safety floor, Altro have recognised the need to ensure that their product meets a range of safety needs and requirements, whilst also being designed to save customers time and money.

Designed to be slip resistant, easy to install and sustainable, the XpressLay was developed to provide a safety-floor solution in temporary buildings or accommodations. Because the product has been designed to be reusable, and doesn't require adhesive, it can be relatively easy to utilise in situations where permanent safety flooring isn’t appropriate. Additionally, the XpressLay is made up of recycled materials and is itself recyclable, which was a focus for Alto from the design stage.

The design and development of the XpressLay has earned Altro a Product Innovation Award in the Australian Business Awards 2016.

To find out more, visit - https://www.projectlink.com.au/news/altro-xpresslay-an-aba100-winner-for-product-innovation-in-the-australian-business-awards

Water Treatment Solutions for Industrial and Commercial Businesses

Many countries are facing issues of water pollution and degradation of water bodies. These factors make it imperative to put more efforts on waste water treatments at public as well as industrial level. This leads to a strong need of on-site water treatment facilities.

The growing demand of industrial water treatment systems has given a market advantage to the countries like Australia. Australian market offers many water treatment facilities to maximise the function and utility of familiar recycling practices. With the availability of multiple options for compatible water treatment solutions, industrialists often get puzzled while choosing an appropriate solution for their business requirement.

To address this issue, ProjectLink has listed out the top water treatment systems from its online database of Australia’s leading suppliers.

Micro Barrier Filter - Water Treatment System

The Micro Barrier Filter is an ideal solution for treating heavily contaminated wastewater for reuse. The system removes emulsified oil, colloidal particles, clay, coal fines and organic residues from wastewater produced by washdown bays, food processing, and other industrial applications.

The Micro Barrier Filter from COMBINED SEPARATION SYSTEMS, is capable of removing the particles greater than 0.1 micron including bacteria and dissolved contaminants.

Applications

• Removal of oil and fine particles at mines and industrial sites
• Wastewater recycle and reuse system
• Pre-treatment of process feed water
• Trade waste treatment systems
• Food and beverage processing where fine organic particles require removal from process water or food washing operations such as pre-treatment of fruit and vegetables prior to processing
• Water recycling and reuse systems for vehicle washdown bays

Cement or Concrete? Getting Down to the Basics

Should I go with cement over concrete for our house remodeling? What would be the perfect choice to remodel our kitchen and bathroom countertops? What is the difference between concrete and cement? These and many questions always come to mind when we are not experts in construction related matters.

Cement and Concrete are world's most commonly used construction material. However few people are aware of the thin line between these two. If you are one of those who need guidance on what material you should opt for your remodeling or home improvement, here are a few things you should be aware of before you make your selection.

The Basics: Cement and Concrete

Cement and Concrete are the terms that are often mistaken as reciprocals. As for cement, it is a is a powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, and happens to be a key ingredient in making concrete.

Concrete, on the other hand, is a mixture of aggregates and paste. These aggregates usually are sand, gravel or crushed stone, and paste is water and Portland cement.

Cement makes up about 10 to 15 percent of the total volume of concrete. The aggregates and cement paste are mixed through a process known as hydration, where the mixture binds with aggregates to form a thick mass. This mixture keeps getting harder with time, and process continues for years. Hence, concrete gets stronger as it gets older.