Anti Fatigue Mats

Acra Machinery’s new range of Anti fatigue matting is specifically designed to provide you with a cleaner, safer and healthier work environment. These industrial mats come in black with yellow safety edging, and have a checker plate style non-slip surface and ramp edging for added safety and trip prevention. The 14mm thick sponge base provides superior employee comfort and promotes circulation; thereby reducing fatigue, accidents and work related injuries.
Anti fatigue mats are 900mm wide and come in lengths of 1, 2, 3 and 4 metres with custom sizes available on request.
To celebrate the addition of these mats to Acra Machinery’s extensive range of machinery and equipment, they are currently available at the special introductory rate of only $175.00 + GST/Metre. Call Acra Machinery today to discuss all your machinery and Anti fatigue matting needs.

Environmentally friendly Durma Servo Press Brakes

With the introduction of the Carbon Tax in Australia and the uncertainty surrounding the rise in electricity prices in the future now is the perfect time to look at investing in a Durma AD Servo Press brake.
Durma AD Servo press brakes offer up to 62% less power consumption than a conventional CNC Hydraulic Press Brake, Greater speed and accuracy (up to 25% faster than a conventional CNC Press brake), reduced noise levels and reduced maintenance costs.
So what would this mean to your company?
Let’s look at the example of a 3Metre x 135Tonne conventional CNC press brake with a 15Kw motor and compare it with the same capacity AD Servo machine.
At current industry electricity prices the conventional CNC press brake costs approx $4.60/hr to run.
Total estimated running costs for the year based on a 40Hr week at 50 weeks a year means that press costs $9,200 per year to operate.
Given that a Servo press brake runs at 62% less power at standby and 44% less power during a press cycle, this means that you would be using 53% less power on average. Therefore the same capacity machine in an AD Servo will cost approximately $2.43/hr to run.
Total estimated running costs for the year based on a 40Hr week at 50 weeks a year means that press costs $4,860 per year to operate.
That represents a saving of $4,340 per year in electricity costs alone.
Now take into account that an AD Servo Press brake is capable of operating at approx 25% greater speed than a conventional CNC press brake.
If you produce 150 parts per day at a profit of $10.00 a unit, this means you make $1,500 per day.
Total estimated profit for the year based on a 40Hr week at 50 weeks a year = $375,000.00
Therefore an AD Servo Press Brake can produce up to 187 parts per day (25% quicker), which equates to $1,870.00 per day.
Total estimated profit for the year based on a 40Hr week at 50 weeks a year = $467,500.00
In an efficient operation this represents a potential increased profit of $92,500.00
The use of Servo driven machines is increasing worldwide across all sectors of industry as companies strive to find every advantage they can in a competitive marketplace. In Japan, where there are high electricity costs, electric machines reportedly occupy at least 80% of the manufacturing market, and some manufacturers have ceased production of hydraulic machines altogether*.
This increased demand coupled with Suppliers learning to build electric presses more cost-effectively, means that there is no longer as significant a difference in price as we have seen in the past.
Whilst I understand that the above scenario is based on an ideal situation and may not perfectly reflect the production environment at your workplace, the reduced costs of the AD Servo machines and the savings in electricity costs alone (not taking into account the increased production), mean that you can recover the extra cost of the machine within two years of purchase. That should make the purchase of one of these Press brakes an attractive proposition for any company looking to increase or maintain production, whilst minimising their overheads.
Call Acra Machinery today to discuss your environmentally friendly Durmazlar AD Servo controlled Press brake options.

*http://www.ptonline.com/articles/electric-hydraulic-or-hybrid-what%27s-the-rightinjection-press-for-you

Job Opportunity – CNC Service Technician

CNC SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Acra Machinery are a leading supplier of Sheet metal machinery in Australia. Based at our Dandenong office, the CNC Service Technician will work in a small maintenance team and be responsible for contributing to site and factory machinery maintenance activities including but not limited to; Installation, testing, adjusting, trouble shooting and Upgrade/repair of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Sheetmetal machinery.
The Candidate

To be the successful for this role, you will have:-

• Experience with Cybelec and Delem CNC controllers
• Ability to trouble shoot and implement solutions to all Electrical, Electronic issues
• Ability to use PLC systems and diagrams
• Ability to understand and use the principles of industrial hydraulics, pneumatics and electricity up to 480VAC
• Conduct training on the safe operation of equipment and demonstrate skills to trainees, including both team members and customers
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer relation skills
• Manufacturing environment exposure in fault finding

The Position

• Prepared to travel Australia wide
• Respond to call outs as required
• Availability to work outside normal working hours if required
• Fault finding, breakdown events
• Perform regular preventative maintenance activities
• Perform other duties as directed

To apply for this position please send your resume’ to info@acra.com.au or contact Fred on 03 9794 6675 for more detail.
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Another Jorns 8meter NormaLine has arrived!!

Machine number 4 of 7 that were ordered for a client arrived yesterday. These machines are being installed throughout Australia and should all be in production by the end of the year. The Jorns NormaLine comes standard with a 1250mm Insertion depth, and due to a restructuring of the Jorns product line are now manufactured to a capacity of 1.5mm MS. Please watch the videos on our youtube page http://www.youtube.com/user/acramachinery to see the Normaline in action or call us to discuss the changes to the Jorns product lines

NEW STOCKS OF EURAM TOOLING HAVE ARRIVED!

New stocks of quality Press Brake tooling and catalogues have arrived from our supplier in Italy. With the Australian dollar performing strongly against the Euro, now is the perfect time to buy and expand your tooling library. Please check the ‘Tooling’ tab on the homepage or call us on (03) 9794 6675 if you would like to enquire or simply get an updated catalogue

SAFETY NOTICE

The Australian Standard AS 4024.1603 Safety of Machinery states that is essential that people who work in, on or around machinery and equipment are not exposed to hazards due to accidental start-up or movement of the mechanism. People performing tasks such as maintenance, repair, installation, service and cleaning are highly vulnerable, and have a higher risk of being killed or maimed through inadvertent operation of machinery and equipment they are working in, on or around. If a machine has been locked and tagged out by a service contractor or employee for safety reasons, it is important that that lock is not removed by anyone else other than the person who fitted it. If that person cannot be contacted every effort must be made to contact their supervisor and obtain approval to remove the lockout device or tag. Failure to do so may result in an injury or damage to either personnel or equipment. Please do not cut, damage or remove safety devices so that we can ensure the safety of our personnel and your equipment.

Government Investment Allowance – 10% Tax Rebate

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE TREASURER: THE HON WAYNE SWAN MP

Investment Allowance to Boost Business Investment

Today I am pleased to announce further action by the Rudd Government to boost economic activity and support jobs with a 10 per cent temporary investment allowance – in the form of an additional tax deduction – which will encourage important capital investment by Australian businesses.

Today’s announcement will give businesses confidence to continue to plan positively and invest for the future, providing crucial support to growth and jobs during these difficult economic times.

By boosting business confidence and encouraging business investment, this measure will provide an important short term stimulus to the Australian economy in the face of the global financial crisis.

The investment allowance is in addition to the Rudd Government’s $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy designed to bolster households and businesses, strengthen the economy and support jobs during the global financial crisis.

It will also complement the major investments in infrastructure that the Government is undertaking.

The allowance will be in the form of an additional tax deduction equal to 10 per cent of the cost of an eligible asset. The allowance will be applicable to most new tangible depreciating assets – which includes most items of plant and equipment – over $10,000 which are acquired or ordered by the end of the current financial year.

This means a business can receive an additional 10 per cent tax deduction – available immediately – for investment brought forward and in place by 30 June 2010. In practical terms, this is an added incentive for businesses to proceed with their investment plans in this difficult environment.

The measure is estimated to cost $1.6 billion over the forward estimates period.

The investment allowance will be available for businesses who start to hold or start to construct the asset after 12.01am AEDT 13 December 2008 and before the end of June 2009. Assets must be ready for use by the end of June 2010.

The attachment provides detailed information for taxpayers on the investment allowance. This information is also available from the ATO on 132 866.

CANBERRA
12 December 2008

ATTACHMENT A
Investment Allowance – Detailed Information

The investment allowance will apply from 12.01am AEDT 13 December 2008 until the end of 30 June 2009. To be eligible for the investment allowance, a taxpayer must start to hold the asset under a contract entered into between those times, or start to construct the asset between those times. Assets must also be installed ready for use by the end of 30 June 2010.

The investment allowance will be confined to new assets and new expenditure on existing assets, used in Australia. Assets that have previously been used or held for use will be excluded.

The investment allowance will apply to tangible assets used in carrying on a business, for which a deduction is available under the core provisions of Division 40 (Capital Allowances) in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA97) – specifically depreciating assets under section 40-30 that qualify for capital allowances under Subdivision 40-B, except for intangibles and rights that would otherwise be included by subsections 40-30(2), (5) and (6). Cars will not be disqualified from the allowance merely because they use the 12 per cent method.

Land and trading stock are excluded from the definition of depreciating assets, and will not qualify for the investment allowance.

 

Land and trading stock are excluded from the definition of depreciating assets, and will not qualify for the investment allowance.

Assets to which Division 40 does not apply will not qualify for the investment allowance. This means capital works for which you can deduct amounts under Division 43 of the ITAA97 will not qualify for the investment allowance.

Assets for which deductions can be obtained under other Subdivisions will not qualify for the investment allowance. These assets are already subject to special treatment.

The investment allowance will be available to the taxpayer who is entitled to the capital allowance deduction under Division 40.

The allowance can be claimed through the income tax return in which the first capital allowance is claimed for the asset.

A minimum expenditure threshold of $10,000 will apply. Where an asset is partly used for private or non-taxable purposes, only the portion that is used for a taxable purpose in carrying on a business will count toward meeting the threshold.

The investment allowance will be paid at a rate of 10 per cent of the asset’s first element of cost (in terms of Subdivision 40-C), to the extent that the asset will be used for a taxable purpose in carrying on a business.

Expenditures above the threshold which are capitalised into an existing asset as a second element of cost will also qualify for the investment allowance.