Hire and Rental News - November 2014

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GENERATORS, COMPRESSORS & PUMPS
Makinex has released three new petrol and
diesel generators that are highly efficient,
portable and compact.
Manufactured by RFL Australia, the new
Makinex generators contain no electronics
but deliver inverter quality electrical
output, providing ultimate reliability.
The Makinex MKX-7.5 and MKX-10
petrol generators as well as the MKXD-
9 diesel generator are lightweight and
compact, designed for portability and easy
transportation. Makinex generators have
the option of being paralleled together
allowing two 10Kva to produce 20Kva
Makinex launches line of petrol and diesel generators
three phase or single phase power. This
is a unique feature that provides the user
with more flexibility. Makinex specialise in
the design and development of equipment
and tooling for the
broader construction
industry.
Director, Rory Kennard
said: “The new
generators are a perfect
example of taking a
standardised product
on the market and
significantly improving
the design, functionality and efficiency to
benefit the end-user.”
Visit: or call:
1300 795 953.
The Mobilair M 27 portable compressor
from Kaeser has been designed for ease of
operation, providing excellent component
accessibility and automatic monitoring
and shutdown while easy to maintain.
The Mobilair range includes the Sigma
Profile airend. Every Kaeser rotary screw
airend is equipped with energy-saving
Sigma profile rotors. Utilising components
manufactured to the highest standards and
precision aligned roller-bearings ensure
long service life with maximum reliability,
the company said.
The durable, double-walled polyethylene
sound enclosure canopy featured on the
M 27 portable compressors keeps sound
levels to a minimum and protects the
motor, airend and critical components from
dirt, water and other contaminants.
The electric fuel pump on the machine’s
quiet-running three-cylinder Kubota diesel
engine ensures if the fuel tank runs dry
during operation, the pump eliminates the
need to pump out the air manually.
The M 27 is equipped as standard
with Kaeser’s Anti-Frost Control and,
in combination with the optional tool
lubricator, provides compressed air tools
with protection against freezing. Since
compressed air expands again upon
discharge, it is possible for the air tool to
ice up even in ambient temperatures of
plus 10 degrees Celsius, blocking the tool.
Although most portable compressors
are equipped with an integrated tool
lubricator, it is crucial this component can
be separated from the air stream to avoid
contaminating the air with lubricant. To
ensure reliable lubrication, an external
hose lubricator is recommended when
working with
hoses longer than
20m and when the
compressor and
tool are operating at
different heights.
A compressed
air after cooler
with integrated
condensate
separator is a
further option
available on the
M 27 model and
ideal where the
supply of cool, dry
compressed air is
required. The after
cooler is installed
at an angle which allows the condensate
to easily drain away. This simple design
concept prevents problems caused by
freezing in winter.
Many portable compressors, especially
larger ones, are now fitted with GPS/
GMS tracking systems. But, according
to the company, anti-theft measures
don’t necessarily have to be so high-
tech. Smaller compressors, for example,
can simply be chained up like a bicycle.
Some portable compressors are optionally
available with an anti-theft chain.
Kaeser warns compressors should be
designed and equipped to be as user-
friendly and as safe as possible. For eg:
compressed air powered breakers should
feature handles with vibration damping
and allow for ergonomic adjustments.
Aside from weight, strike frequency and
impact force, the most important selection
criteria are the vibration values (specified
in metres per second, m/s²) as these
indicate how long the tools can be used
per day without causing harm to workers.
Visit: or phone:
1800 640 611.
Dependable and efficient construction site equipment
Hybrid generator
Grid to Go hybrid generator is a solid
state power generator that can be used
on its own, with renewable energy
sources or partnered with a conventional
diesel generator. In combination with
external energy sources, Grid to Go
forms the core of a hybrid power solution
that delivers benefits over conventional
alternatives.
Contact: 0450 025 094 or .
independentpowermanagement.
com.au
An external hose lubricator is an effective way to ensure reliable operation
when working with hoses longer than 20m
30 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2014
Makinex has released three new petrol and diesel generators