Material Handling Product News articles from April 2003

Material Handling Product News archives from April 2003

Three-wheel electric lift truck.
April 1, 2003... Komatsu Forklift U.S.A., Inc. has introduced a new three-wheel electric lift truck. This compact low profile truck was designed with an ACdrive system to maximize productivity while minimizing operating costs. The Komatsu ACdrive three-wheel...

Strip Press Feed.
April 1, 2003... The Strip Press Feed from TMI, Inc. is a custom-designed CNC machine that replaces the entire manual process of measuring, cutting, punching, labeling and packaging of flexible PVC strips from 4" wide to 16" wide and from 0.040" thick up to...

All-purpose transport cart.
April 1, 2003... Akro-Mils' Compact Tote Truck features a three-position fold-down handle and compact shape for better handling and storage. Designed for user convenience, the molded-in deck handle can be utilized for hanging the cart for storage on walls or...

Modular workbenches.
April 1, 2003... Lista's advanced workbenches are designed for packing and shipping applications. These modular workbenches feature a new holder for rolls of paper, bubble wrap and other long items on rolls, and spool holders for rolls of labels. The...

Pneumatic Load Leveler.
April 1, 2003... The P3 Pneumatic Load Leveler from Presto Lifts Inc. allows operators to build or break down pallet loads with a minimum of bending, reaching, stretching or walking around. The unit automatically adjusts the height of pallets as boxes are added...

Storage solutions. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... With more than 35 years of experience, Mecalux is able to provide storage solutions to any available space. A wide variety of products include selective pallet rack, drive-in pallet rack, wide-span shelving and boltless shelving. Mecalux also...

Modular conveyors. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... SpanTech, LLC has introduced WhisperTrax Modular Flexible Conveyors, a new line of virtually silent, plastic-chain conveyors ideal for transporting packaged items, assembly work and applications where users have traditionally used a belt...

Safety vehicle restraint system. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... Blue Giant's TL85 Vehicle Restraint prevents trailer creep, unscheduled truck departures and dock accidents. It confines a trailer's rear impact guard, even bent and closed-in guards, and securely holds trucks to the loading dock. The TL85...

Motorized wire carousels. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... The motorized wire storage machine from VIDIR MACHINE INC. offers the most space efficient method to store and merchandise reels of wire. The machine allows the operator to quickly locate the desired reel of wire, stop at the proper position...

Three-phase gearmotors. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Danfoss Drives has introduced Danfoss Bauer three-phase gearmotors. These dust-proof gearmotors are completely enclosed and comply with NEMA MG 1, IEC 34-1 and CSA C22.2 #100 to satisfy nearly any harsh industrial application. They can be...

Telescopic boom truck loading conveyor. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Best Diversified Products, Inc. has introduced the BestReach Telescopic Boom Conveyor. This new boom conveyor extends automated loading all the way into the nose of your trailer. It's the perfect choice for high volume shipping/receiving...

Bar coding anti-theft seals. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Companies that use tamper-indicating seals to help identify or deter and detect unauthorized access can now improve the effectiveness of these devices through the use of bar coding technology. The E.J. Brooks Company offers 18 products that...

Static resistant trays. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... MFG has developed a static dissipative elastomer material that will become a permanent part of its standard ESD trays, making them ideal for protecting PC boards and assemblies against static charge during the manufacturing process. The...

Pallet inverters. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Through a joint venture with Payne, USA, Ergonomic Handling Systems has become the exclusive distribution and manufacturing source for a complete line of pallet inverters in the North American market. A growing number of food and pharmaceutical...

Bulk handling carts. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... These multi-purpose carts function as a work stand, bulk container and transport cart, all in one. The raised 12 gauge steel platform is 20" high to minimize bending and keep the work at a comfortable operator level. Little Giant, 730 Central...

KitBin Pallet. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Engineered for the toughest applications, the KitBin Pallet from Decade Products handles dynamic loads of up to 4000 lbs. with a static load capacity of up to 13,200 lbs. Reusable and recyclable, the high-density polyethylene pallet can also...

2200 Conveyor Series. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... The 2200 Conveyor Series offers V-grooved bed plates and V-grooved belts for positive tracking. Five-minute belt change, and rack and pinion belt tensioning adds durability and reliability to the 2200 Series. Weight capacity up to 80 lbs....

Over and under work station. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... The ERGO TILT VEYOR from TOPPER INDUSTRIAL readies part containers, tilts to the operator and discharges containers--full or empty--utilizing no external power source. The unit is totally self-contained, working exclusively with gravity and...

Forklift ideal for heavy lifting. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Yale's GP-DB/EB is a diesel-powered pneumatic tire forklift designed to move loads of 17,000 to 36,000 lbs. The ergonomically designed big truck is ideal for lifting heavy products such as wood, metal, concrete and other heavy loads. Yale...

Spiral conveyors. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Ryson International, Inc. has introduced a new generation of Spiral Conveyors. The spirals convey loads up or down in a continuous flow, thereby facilitating high throughput. The Ryson Spiral Conveyors have an extremely small footprint and...

Pallet Flow Pick Module Swing Gate. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... The Pallet Flow Pick Module Swing Gate from Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc. is a safety gate designed for high bay rack picking modules integrated with flow rails. Pallet Flow Pick Module Swing Gates are ideal for picking bays with multiple deep...

Mezzanine Lift. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Pflow Industries has introduced Mezzanine Lift--a self-contained vertical lift designed specifically to service in-plant mezzanines. The unit can lift loads up to 5000 lbs. Pflow's Mezzanine Lift is built with a structural steel frame that...

Pallet rack frame features teardrop fastening system. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... TUF Rack features a tubular upright frame which is manufactured from 14-gauge high-strength steel and has a teardrop fastening system that accepts a wide variety of beam sizes. These closed-tube frames offer excellent resistance to forklift...

Stainless Steel Portable Drum Dumper. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This Stainless Steel Portable Drum Dumper has a dust-tight electropolished stainless steel pour cone and a polished stainless steel tubular frame ideal for food and pharmaceutical environments. The pour cone can be provided with a wide range of...

Mezzanine loading system. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... The Automatic Mezz Net from Incord is an advanced safety system that prevents workers from falling from the mezzanine. It automatically senses the arrival of a forklift and opens the gate as the driver gets there. Since the gate opens when the...

Vertical elevator. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... Spiralveyor by AmbaFlex is a space saving vertical elevator for transporting product up or down. Footprint ranges from 4'-1' to 8'-1', conveyable widths from 8' to 32". Load capacity is 70 lb./ft. for speeds up to 200 fpm with a single drive....

Ergonomic Drum Transporter. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... Ergonomic Drum Transporter from BASCO requires less than 40 lbs. of force to manually lift a full 55-gallon drum weighing 660 lbs. This drum transporter, constructed of stainless steel, allows a single operator to move heavy items effortlessly...

Stacker crane. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... Newcastle's stacker crane is an economical alternative to a lift truck for repetitive operations. Full pallet loads weighing up to 4000 lbs. can be transferred from conveyors to floor for handling with pallet jacks. Newcastle Company, Inc.,...

Polyethylene carts. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... The MouseCart from Mouse, LLC is designed for faster, more efficient use of time in order picking, fulfillment and will-call applications. The MouseCart uses a patent-pending design that allows the user to move quickly through a warehouse using...

"Wickerbill" fan. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... The "wickerbill" or "Gurney flap" modified airfoil, which is available on all 8', 10' and 12' HVLS (high volume, low speed) fans, allows customers to achieve floor-level air movement previously available only with the largest HVLS fans,...

"Weigh Legs" for conveyors. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... Weigh-Tronix offers Weigh Legs, a bolt-on frame that adds in-line weighing capabilities to ordinary sections of a conveyor. Weigh Legs, which offer weighing of both static and in-motion conveyor loads, are ideal for many applications including...

Conveyors feature roller knife edge design. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... ASG offers conveyors with a new roller knife edge design. The feature permits the direct transfer of items from one conveyor to another without a transfer plate. It does this with less friction and consequently greater belt life than...

Battery Maintenance System. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... PowerPulse Battery Maintenance System offers a solution to one of the most frustrating and costly problems of using material handling equipment: dead batteries. PowerPulse is not a battery charger. It is an electronic device that uses the...

Ball transfers. (Top Ten Products).
April 1, 2003... A wide range of types and sizes of ball transfers for mounting on floors or other surfaces is available from SKF Motion Technologies to enable easy movement of cargo and equipment as an alternative to wheel casters. The newest units in the...

Power Tug. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... The heavy-duty Power Tug features a variable speed (forward-reverse), 24V system with built-in charger and fingertip controls. The unique feature of the Power Tug is its ability to handle loads weighing up to 2500 lbs. on four swivel casters....

Low-speed case palletizer. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Alvey Systems, an FKI Logistex member company, has introduced the 780 case palletizer--a low-speed, high-level infeed palletizer with a compact footprint, heavy-duty construction and flexible layout options. Suited for single-line applications,...

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Wildeck's line of WilLift Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC's) provides a cost-effective and safe means of moving materials (only) between different elevations. The product line includes both hydraulic and electromechanical units designed...

Modular Power Drive System. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Quixxsmart Structures, Inc. announces a new modular Power Drive System designed for automated parts delivery along fully adjustable assembly lines used in lean manufacturing environments. The system operates as a stand-alone unit or easily...

SureFlo carton flow. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Global Storage Systems has introduced SureFlo, the newest addition to its line of carton flow products. SureFlo is the wide track wheeled carton flow that emulates the simplified site assembly of a full width roller system. SureFlo's Big Wheel...

Improved Steel-Clad impact panels. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... F20 & F24 frame sizes from United Steel Products Company will now be manufactured with two back-to-back "C" channels of structural steel welded inside, similar to the current F30 & F35. New Steel-Clad frames offer significantly more impact...

Snap on label holders. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... AngleVision combines a heavy duty, clear plastic insertable label holder with a flexible "C" channel snap that retrofits the .100" to .112" diameter tubing used by major work station manufacturers. Tilt holder to any desired angle for maximum...

Corrugated Containers. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Round-Corner Corrugated Container is the answer for low-cost bulk storage. Heavy-duty corrugated steel sides and deck make the general-purpose container extremely durable. Steel King Industries, Inc., 2700 Chamber St., Stevens Point, WI 54481....

Propane Fuel Depot. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... American Standard Manufacturing, Inc. has introduced an innovative new addition to its line of propane cylinder storage and handling products. The "Pit Stop" Propane Fuel Depot is an ergonomically engineered storage and handling system designed...

Hopper Bottom gravity feed container. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The ROPAK Hopper Bottom gravity feed container from LINPAC Materials Handling easily and accurately dispenses small, granular type materials such as seed, grain, powders, resin and small, uniformly shaped parts or products such as caps and...

Shelving units. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Penco Products is now offering shipment of Erectomatic Hi-Performance Shelving units within 72 hours through the Quick Shipment Program. Erectomatic shelving can be easily expanded from a single tier system into high-density, multi-level or...

Vinyl dunnage air bag. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... LOC-N-BLOC is a vinyl dunnage air bag used for rail car or trailer shipments for overseas and domestic destinations. The vinyl allows the bag to conform to the pallet and travel through atmospheric changes without bursting. The TURBO-FILL...

Digital Weighing Indicator. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... A&D Weighing has announced that the AD-4329 Digital Weighing Indicator has been certified by the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP). This indicator meets exacting standards set forth by the National Conference on Weights and Measures...

Stretch wrapping equipment. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The OSW series of stretch wrapping equipment is designed for long, narrow boxes and parts. Coupled with driven low profile 125 conveyors from QC Industries, it adapts to most production lines. Available in fully automatic and semi-automatic...

Grab Hook. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Columbus McKinnon's Clevlok Grab Hook is forged in grade 80 alloy for use with CM Herc-Alloy 800 chains. These cradleless hooks are available in sizes 9/32" to 5/8' and offer CM's Clevlok style clevis for durability and ease of use in lifting...

Robotized bending cell. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The ROBOformER is a robotic bending cell featuring advanced software to orchestrate the movements of robotic loading, intricate bending actions and unloading--all accomplished with one controller with one program. The easy-to-use proprietary...

Automated inspection machine. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Automated inspection machines from Cincinnati Automation Ltd. are designed for precision measuring of parts. The complete turnkey machines include one of Cincinnati's EZVision machine vision systems with camera optics and lighting along with...

Sign holder system. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The two-piece RAZZ System is a one-size-fits-all sign holder system that can be customized to meet any signage need. Easy to use and easy to see, the durable, impact resistant RAZZ System features multiple base styles in white or black ABS and...

Plastic distribution totes. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Techno-Box Reusable Corrugated Plastic Boxes from Technology Container Corporation feature self-locking bottoms and tops that set-up without tape or glue and knock-down flat for storage. These corrugated plastic boxes can be reused hundreds of...

Rack protector. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Rack Sentry from Sentry Protection Products is designed to reduce collision damage to pallet rack systems when hit by forklifts. This bright yellow, semi-flexible, molded plastic guard attaches to rack columns in seconds with heavy-duty Velcro...

Springlock mechanism speeds rack installation. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Ridg-U-Rak has introduced a new Springlock locking mechanism on all Selective and Structural Pallet Rack Systems. The new springlock mechanism is an integral element of the rack's beam and replaces the need for the "pinch-pin" locking system...

Dual conveyor laser guided vehicle (LGV). (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... Transbotics Corporation has introduced an innovative laser-guided, dual conveyor vehicle. This low profile LGV comes standard with quad movement capabilities, which allow the vehicle to operate in a much smaller space than single-steer...

Workstation. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... The Quad Station is a smart workstation configuration for a work cell or team, keeping all the members in close proximity, while providing personal space. The C-Leg Series product line is the foundation of the station and ergonomic accessories...

Power assist solutions. (Promat Wrap-Up).
April 1, 2003... The PowerPal 1000 is a battery-powered, workplace safety solution. The PowerPal eliminates or reduces the physical strain and risk of injury associated with moving heavy-wheeled loads. Use the PowerPal to create a safer work environment and...

Single and multi-level mezzanines. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Cubic Designs offers single or multi-level mezzanines customized to the exact area, height, color and load requirements of the specific application. Cubic Designs takes care of all the details--from determining application needs and on-site...

Layer picking system. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This innovative layer picking system from UNIVEYOR automatically splits pallets down to layers and individual cases. This example is part of an integrated UNIVEYOR system in the toy industry including pallet storage, miniload, sortation and...

AGV Products and Nuovafima form marketing alliance. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... AGV Products, Inc., a manufacturer and integrator of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) located in Charlotte, NC, and Nuovafima, a manufacturer of tile-producing equipment to the ceramic tile industry located in Modena, Italy, have entered...

Two-amp battery chargers. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Guest Industrial has introduced two new 2-amp battery chargers for portable, wall-mounted or on-board charging of industrial equipment. The Guest chargers offer fully automatic, closely regulated, 3-stage charging to optimize each battery's...

Vertical reciprocating conveyor. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Joyce/Dayton Corporation has introduced the Screw-Driven Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor. The self-locking drive design eliminates the risk or the carriage free falling due to power outages, drive and/or hydraulic failure. Screw-Driven VRCs...

Hose Reel. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Nederman, Inc. has introduced the 865 Hose Reel for fleet maintenance facilities and vehicle repair shops. Anywhere diesel or gas vehicles are being operated indoors, harmful soot and fumes are polluting the breathing zone. The 865 Hose Reel...

Power Sweepers. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Whether indoors or out, Tennant's new 6650 (in photo) and 6600 Power Sweepers are easy to use and built to last. The 6600's control panel is easy to operate. Power steering enhances maneuverability and operation. Dual dust side skirts tightly...

Flooded battery. (Spotlight On Batteries).
April 1, 2003... The DESERTHOG battery is part of EnerSys, Inc.'s EXIDE Ironclad flooded battery family and is ideal for medium to heavy-duty motive power application such as sit-down riders, pallet jacks and narrow-aisle trucks. The battery is designed to hold...

Tubular plate batteries. (Spotlight On Batteries).
April 1, 2003... Tubular plate lift truck batteries from GNB Industrial Power are designed to be used with electric lift truck models in Class I, II and III. They are engineered to deliver increased power and efficiency while maximizing battery life. Batteries...

Hand truck disc brake. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... RWM Casters has introduced their new hand truck disc brake. This lightweight Hand Truck Brake provides precision downhill braking with single hand fingertip control. This new hand truck braking system is ergonomically designed for effortless...

Industrial Curtain Walls. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Goff's Original Curtain Wall system creates a retractable barrier that can be drawn into use in seconds. The Curtain Walls are an ideal way to separate shop space while confining flying debris commonly found in an industrial setting. Grinding...

All poly mailers. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Armor-Lite premier all poly mailers offer a lightweight, water-resistant and air-cushioned way to transport delicate products. Armor-Lite mailers are just the first in a series of new mailers launched under the new Hefty Express brand name. The...

"FASTTrack" paper packaging system protects industrial personal safety products. (Technology At Work).
April 1, 2003... Conney Safety Products of Madison, WI changed to FASTTrack kraft paper cushioning material to protect the industrial personal safety products they ship. Conney ships hard hats, back supports, safety glasses and other personal safety gear...

Collapsible bulk container. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Citadel from Buckhorn is a reusable plastic bulk box for safe transport of bulk fluid materials. The 48"L x 45"W x 47"H collapsible container holds up to 300 gallons or 3000 lbs. of liquid-type product. With its smooth surfaces and rounded...

Compact Battery Packs. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Generation Custom Battery Packs are engineered to match specific customer power requirements relative to capacity, discharge rates, construction and connectivity. Featuring NiCad, NiMH, LI-ION and LMN[O.sub.2] chemistries, these battery packs...

Tilt truck line. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Bayhead Products now offers six different sizes in 19 styles for their popular tilt truck line. Sizes range from 1/3 cubic yard to 3.0 cubic yard. The 1/3 cubic yard unit provides a compact size for tight spaces. The molded plastic bodies are...

Piece Sorter. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Piece Sorter allows for a wide range of product sizes and shapes to be sorted quickly and efficiently while keeping space efficiency at a maximum. Able to sort cases up to 11 lbs., this new tool also sorts items that weigh less than an...

Mold and die storage system. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Roll-Out Shelves give easy accessibility to all items stored. When used with a cantilevered monorail crane you can gain 50 percent floor space and save two or three steps in material handling. Simply roll out the shelf, pick up the item needed...

Toolboxes. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Montezuma Welding & Mfg., Inc. has added three toolboxes to their CPL Tool Management Systems line. The largest of the three models, LA400, accommodates metric and S.A.E. tools. Models ME300 and SM200 accommodate S.A.E. tools with ME300 being...

4-Drum Roll-Top Hardcover. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... New Pig Corp. has introduced the PIG 4-Drum Roll-Top Hardcover storage unit to provide protected storage--indoors or out--of up to four drums with room for pumps and funnels. The corrosion-resistant, weather-tight roll-top design keeps drums...

Speed Reducers and Gearmotors. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... A new line of Helical Speed Reducers and Gearmotors (known as "C" Series) is available from Bonfiglioli USA. This line of Reducers and Gearmotors is modular, which allows quick configuration to meet specific drive applications. Features...