Material Handling Product News articles from April 2004

Material Handling Product News archives from April 2004

Electric Pallet Truck.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. has introduced its new 4,500-lb. capacity Electric Pallet Truck. The 6HBW23 pallet truck features a highly maneuverable, compact design with state-of-the-art technology that improves space utilization in...

Automated pallet transfer solution.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... The Shuttle Car is an automated pallet transfer solution for end-of-line operations. It automatically transfers full pallet loads from multiple unit load build stations to a specific destination without operator interaction. The Shuttle Car can...

Plastic pallets, trays and containers.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... Decade Products, LLC has announced an exclusive agreement to market thermoformed plastic pallets, custom trays and Intrustor containers manufactured by Hampel Corporation. Decade's lightweight, durable thermoformed pallets are constructed of...

AC-powered lift truck.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... The ERP-DH is the first in a line of new AC-powered lift trucks from Yale Materials Handling Corporation. The ERP-DH provides low noise levels, a small turning radius and no emissions. The lift truck, available in capacities of 4000 to 6000...

Stretch wrapper.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... Orion Packaging Systems has introduced the Vectra, an entry level low-profile, semi-automatic turntable stretch wrapper. With a maximum load weight capacity of 4000 lbs. and a turntable rotation speed of 9 rpm, the Vectra unitizes pallet loads...

Swivel casters.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... The Revvo Caster Company, Inc. has introduced its new TwinTech Solus casters. Available in five swivel and five total-lock swivel models, the TwinTech Solus caster range is designed for high-technology medical equipments, displays, furniture,...

Container Transporter/Rotator.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... The Container Transporter/Rotator from Southworth Products Corp. combines three functions in one machine. It can be used to transport containers from a staging area, to a work cell and back again. While in the work cell the unit will raise a...

Vacuum Lifter.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... The Anver APF-57 Series Compressed Air Powered Vacuum Lifter features a large ergonomic front handlebar which is easy to grip without pushing on the load itself and includes a slide valve for rapid attach and release. Designed for ease of...

Loading Dock Door.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... The MxV Loading Dock Door from DL Manufacturing features flexible panels that yield under forklift impact and return to their original form and function. The flexible panels are guided in the PVC track by a polypropylene brush, which also gives...

Air Balancer.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The Demag Air Balancer allows the user to move loads effortlessly into an exact position, even without a pendant control. It can operate at speeds up to 400 ft./rain., with a duty factor of 100 percent. Depending on the type of balancer, D-BP...

Electronic Tray Carts.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Electronic Tray Carts from Eagle MHC offer an economical method of storing and transporting conductive trays. Each cart features open-wire construction for high visibility and reduced dust build-up, in a choice of side- or end-loading models...

Computer designed for harsh environments.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Glacier Computer has introduced its compact and robust I-Station computer for harsh environments. The I-Station is specifically designed for applications where space is limited and full-blown computing power is required. This product can be...

All-terrain pallet truck.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... All-terrain pallet truck is designed to travel over rough ground and uneven surfaces. The unit holds a capacity of 2000 lbs. at 12" and 1500 lbs. at 24". Adjustable forks are available from 9-1/2" to 26". The fork size is 4" wide x 32" long,...

Compact operator terminal.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Beijer Electronics has introduced a compact operator terminal in the CIMREX Series--CIMREX 12. A text based operator terminal, CIMREX 12 offers exceptionally high functionality for a smaller operator terminal. A key feature is the a...

Printer/Applicator.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The Tharo PA1000tZ Printer/Applicator is a powerful accessory for the Zebra Z4M thermal/thermal transfer bar code label printer. The compact PA1000tZ Printer/Applicator is quick and accurate, applying up to 58 labels per minute, depending on...

Waste handling carts.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Akro-Mils has introduced the 65-gallon and 96-gallon MegaKart line of injection-molded waste handling carts. MegaKarts are highly maneuverable and compatible with the full range of American Standard lifts from fully automated to semi-automated....

Manual lift tables.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Advance Lifts, Inc. offers the Advantage line of manually operated scissor lift tables. These ergonomic work positioners are ideal for maintaining work at a convenient height and for moving loads from one work station to another. The lift...

Storage system improves efficiency for maintenance and repair operations.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
April 1, 2004... Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) is central to just about every type of manufacturing facility--with responsibilities that usually encompass both facilities maintenance, and machine repair and maintenance. An organized, smooth-running...

375,000 workers' benefits run out.(Manufacturing News)
April 1, 2004... According to a study released by the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 375,000 workers' unemployment benefits ran out at the end of January, with those workers having no job or further access to government aid. According...

European Union levies tariffs on several U.S. exports.(Manufacturing News)
April 1, 2004... The European Union began levying World Trade Organization-approved penalty tariffs an several U.S. exports last month, in an effort to force the U.S. Congress to repeal certain tax breaks for U.S. exporters. The U.S. Congress is currently...

Manufacturing output up in February.(Manufacturing News)
April 1, 2004... The U.S. Federal Reserve reported that manufacturing output rose by one percent in February, part of a larger-than-expected 0.7 percent increase in production by industry as a whole. The manufacturing output gain was spread across several...

Manufacturing jobs czar candidate withdraws.(Manufacturing News)
April 1, 2004... The White House was ready last month to announce the nomination of a manufacturing czar to come up with ideas to save America's factory jobs--until a major obstacle developed. It turned out that businessman Anthony Raimondo, the prospective...

Hoists.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Harrington Hoists, Inc. has introduced a Ton Mini Puller designed to easily handle a wide range of applications in industrial areas. LX Mini Pullers are durable, compact and lightweight. Standard features such as a free-chain adjusting...

Handheld computer.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The MIG handheld computing device, which is equipped with Microsoft Windows CE.NET, is designed to fulfill a broad range of wireless information collection and management needs in real time. Its rugged design can withstand vibration, shock and...

AC Drive.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Minarik Drives has introduced the VFDP4X04-D230-PCM Volts/Hertz AC Drive. This drive has all the features of the original VFD series with several additional enhancements. They include an isolated front end, minimum speed adjustment...

Sortation conveyors.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Designed to replace the model SC family of sorters, Hytrol's ProSort SC sortation conveyers fill the gap between low-rate pushers, plows, pop-up diverters and the high-rate ProSort 100 and 200 series sorters. This sorter offers advantages over...

Semiconductor vertical carousel.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Remstar has entered into a working agreement with Brooks Automatin, Inc. to develop and distribute a cleanroom compatible vertical carousel system designed to increase performance and decrease cost of ownership of automation systems used in...

Shop desk.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Penco offers a newly designed shop desk. Ideal for use as a workstation by supervisors, shipping/receiving personnel or anyone in an active workplace, the desk provides a convenient writing surface and a drawer for easy storage. The desk height...

Industrial AC drive.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Yaskawa's F7 AC drive is available with numerous configured options. Designed for tough industrial environments, the F7 brings precise control and advanced features to applications from simple conveyors to networked machine control. A broad...

Print and apply label applicator.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The Label Mill 3501 print and apply label applicator features 25 I/O points, two encoder ports and two serial ports. It can be easily integrated with other equipment such as scales, bar code scanners, product diverters, automatic machines, and...

"Super Sack" Container.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The Super Sack Container is available with an encircling sling strap design to handle loads up to 4400 Lbs. This container is ideal for a variety of applications that have high bulk densities such as heavy metal powders. The container is...

On-board battery chargers.(Batteries/Chargers)
April 1, 2004... Guest Industrial battery chargers are now available with the exclusive ConnectCharge inlets. Compared to the traditional way of installing battery chargers into vehicles or portable equipment, ConnectCharge inlets greatly simplify and speed up...

Tubular plate batteries.(Batteries/Chargers)
April 1, 2004... 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...

Redesigned batteries.(Batteries/Chargers)
April 1, 2004... East Penn recently redesigned the Deka Powr Mate battery, which uses four heavy-duty deep cycle gel golf car type batteries in a series to provide a 24-volt unit. This new design features improved secure-fit hold-downs, a protective hinged...

Flooded battery.(Batteries/Chargers)
April 1, 2004... The DESERTHOG battery is part of EnerSys, Inc.'s Exide Ironclad flooded battery family and is ideal for medium to heavy-duty motive power applications such as sit-down riders, pallet jacks and narrow aisle trucks. The battery is designed to...

Battery Charge/Maintenance System.(Batteries/Chargers)
April 1, 2004... RediPulse Charge/Maintenance System is ideal for vehicles and equipment stored indoors or in areas without access to sunlight. Powered by a 110-volt AC adapter, it helps make batteries stronger so they work harder and last longer. RediPulse...

Minit-Charger[R].(Batteries/Chargers)
April 1, 2004... Minit-Charger[R] cuts lift truck operating costs by safely recharging batteries--up to four times conventional charger rates--while the battery remains in the truck. Forklift operators connect their vehicles to the station when convenient--such...

Slings and Tie Downs.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The newly expanded Caldwell Slings and Tie-Downs catalog contains easy to use information on the slings needed to get the job done. Type 1 through 6 standard web slings, round slings and up to four leg bridle slings are available. Specialty...

Manually Guided Vehicle.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The MGV (Manually Guided Vehicle) from Lift Products is an economical alternative to Automated Guided Vehicles. The MGV is designed to move products in the assembly process from station to station and place them at the ideal height. Lift...

Modular Storage System.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... SK Daifuku has introduced the Modular Storage System (MSS III). Capable of operating on its own for a single self-contained warehouse or grouped together with other MSS IIIs for larger systems, the newest automated storage and retrieval system...

Conveyor belt.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Intralox's new Series 2400 Raised Rib Belt greatly simplifies retrofits of roller curves, increases conveying versatility and efficiency, reduces new conveyor construction costs and potentially increases throughput. The interior deck of the...

Hand Pallet Trucks.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Rol-Lift Hand Pallet Trucks are available in a variety of sizes, configurations and capacities for virtually any use. Economy models designed for occasional use have a capacity of 4500 lbs. and 48" forks. For more frequent use, Standard and...

Drum and pail liners.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The DrumRight liner from BASCO is a heavy-duty Teflon drum and pail liner designed for challenging chemical and thermal environments. The all-Teflon material eliminates the fear of tearing and stress cracking due to severe operating conditions....

IBC Roll-Top Hardcover Storage Units.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... New Pig Corporation has introduced the PIG IBC Roll-Top Hardcover Storage Unit to provide protected storage of IBCs--indoors or out. The corrosion-resistant, weather-tight roll-top design keeps IBCs safe and secure. Lockable doors and roll-top...

Digital weight indicator.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The 120 digital weight indicator has been designed as an economical choice in material handling and shipping and receiving applications. It provides three-stage digital filtering, providing consistent, accurate weight data even when unstable...

Bin tilter.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Advance Lifts, Inc. offers a floor level bin, pallet or container tilter. Loads are rolled into the bin tilter carriage by pallet truck or wheeled vehicle and tilted up to 87 degrees. The bin tilter is ideal for feeding parts to assemblers...

Polyethylene stand.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Snyder Industries' new polyethylene stand designs provide strength, chemical resistance and forklift accessibility. Built to withstand 1.9 specific gravity materials (16 lbs./gallon) the stands support both vertical flat bottom and total drain...

NEMA 12 notebook PC.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The NBG 513 is a rugged NEMA 12 notebook PC built for tough jobs. It meets MIL-spec standards for high and low temperature, rain, humidity, salt, fog, sand, dust, altitude, shock and vibration. The notebook features an Intel Mobile Pentium III...

Door System eliminates Door "drift".(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The Door Deputy Door System is designed to help prevent manual sectional doors from drifting into door openings and to help automatically secure sectional doors in the fully closed position. The Door Deputy is a two part door system upgrade,...

Pallet RFID system.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Balluff's new BIS-L Pallet RFID System combines long-range sensing performance and inexpensive data carriers to fit the needs of a range of pallet-base production operations. Ideal for palletized assembly, the system has a read-write range of...

Mold and die storage system.(Storage Equipment)
April 1, 2004... 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...

Security storage and transport equipment.(Storage Equipment)
April 1, 2004... Eagle MHC offers e comprehensive line of full-size and mini-security storage and transport units, allowing for safe storage of valuable materials and items subject to pilferage. The heavy-gauge open-wire construction permits easy viewing of...

Vertical Lift Module.(Storage Equipment)
April 1, 2004... The MegaLift Vertical Lift Module (VLM) is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an ergonomically designed extraction plat-form and computerized controls. The Flexi-space feature allows random storage of products to optimize the...

Gateway to cut 1,000 jobs.(Manufacturing Update)
April 1, 2004... Poway, CA-based computer manufacturer Gateway will cut another 1,000 workers in the next few months, on top of about 900 layoffs that have occurred at the company since December. In January, Gateway announced plans to acquire Irvine, CA-based...

Ford signs $100M contract with Hewlett-Packard.(Manufacturing Update)
April 1, 2004... Ford Motor Company and Palo Alto, CA-based computer-hardware maker Hewlett-Packard have signed an imaging and printing services contract worth $100 million. The agreement builds upon an existing contract signed last 0ctober that is now valued...

Siemens to build automotive unit headquarters in South Carolina.(Manufacturing Update)
April 1, 2004... Siemens AG's auto-parts manufacturing unit will create a North American headquarters in Columbia, SC for its diesel systems division. Siemens VDO Automotive said the $25 million project will focus on diesel fuel research and development,...

ArvinMeritor awarded $150M suspension module contract.(Manufacturing Update)
April 1, 2004... Troy, MI-based ArvinMeritor, Inc. has announced that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group was awarded a multi-year, $150 million contract for a front, upper-corner suspension module for a new light vehicle pickup truck. The contract...

Trade shows 2004.(Manufacturing Update)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum Date: May 10-13 Location: on board the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, departing out of N.Y. Harbor www.logisticsforum.com WERC's 27th Annual Conference Date: May 16-18, 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA...

Machine vision software.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... ipd, the intelligent products division of Coreco Imaging, Inc. has released Sherlock 6.3, the newest version of the company's Windows-based "point-and-click" software environment that simplifies machine vision application development and...

Lever Hoists.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Harrington Hoists has introduced an improved line of lever hoists. Designed for high performance, the new LB lever hoists features a light-weight, low-headroom design. The size and handle length have been reduced for ease of operation,...

Inventory mgt. software.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... FastPic4, the latest version of FastPic Systems' advanced inventory management software, improves speed and order picking accuracy in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution applications. The software is designed to be installed quickly and...

4-Drum Roll-Top Hardcover.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... New Pig Corporation 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...

Drum labeling.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... FLEXcon has repackaged its DRUMcal line of vinyl, polyester and polyolefin products with two proven standard liners, improving performance for drum labeling needs. DRUMcal is now available with two high-performance liners, 91 PRT PFW and 78B...

Conveyors interface all wrappers.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Shuttleworth, Inc. has introduced a line of SmartFeed conveyors that interface all wrappers. Six different designs meet the specific belt or lug fed requirements of these machines--standard SmartFeed models work with automatic "L" sealers,...

Mobile Workstations.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Lista offers Mobile Workstations, which are mini workstations and high-density storage cabinets on wheels, designed for a wide range of industry applications. Available in a variety of heights, widths and depths, the Mobile Cabinets come in...

Conveyor belt: series 2400 Raised Rib Belt simplifies retrofits of roller curves, increases conveying versatility and efficiency, reduces new conveyor construction costs and potentially increases throughput.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Series 2400 Raised Rib Belt simplifies retrofits of roller curves, increases conveying versatility and efficiency, reduces new conveyor construction costs and potentially increases throughput. The interior deck of the belt stands 0.5" taller...

Cantilever Racks.(Storage Equipment)
April 1, 2004... The Value-Line of Cantilever Racks includes five models, with capacities from 3000 to 25,000 lbs. per column and column heights up to 20'. Cantilevers accommodate any long or flat materials: aluminum sheets, autos, bars, conduit, drywall,...

Storage Solutions.(Storage Equipment)
April 1, 2004... A 180-page general catalog from Lyon Workspace Products features "Safe, Secure Storage Solutions" involving nine major product categories, including safety and ergonomic products, workspace furniture, storage cabinets, shelving, storage rack,...

Full extension shelves with vacuum lift.(Storage Equipment)
April 1, 2004... This unit is ideal for storing molded plastic sheets, sheet steel, laminate plastic, fixtures, dies, molds, etc. The user simply rolls out the shelf, lowers the vacuum lift, picks up the item and takes it directly to the work area. Custom...

Wire Harness Tapes.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Tyco Polyken Wire Harness Tapes feature a variety of engine compartment tapes including heat shielding aluminum foil/fiberglass fabric composites, flame-retardant polymeric and fabric composite tapes and other constructions that must resist...

Electric Column Lift Manipulator.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Unidex, Inc. has introduced its new Model ECL Series Electric Column Lift Manipulator, a fine-height lifting system with 270 [degrees] articulating arms plus end effectors for handling close tolerance work positioning requirements. The ECL...

Workstation line.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Line of Workstations is designed for a wide range of assembly, manufacturing and quality control applications. Ergonomically designed to enhance worker performance, mk Workstations utilize standard mk Profile components and modular...

Industrial PC.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... WAGO Corporation has introduced a new Industrial PC with embedded PC technology. Designated the WAGO-1/O-IPC 758 Series, this cost-effective compact, Industrial PC integrates all standard PC functions, including network and fieldbus interfaces,...

AC hub wheel drive.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... The new TDH-model AC hub wheel drive from ABM Drives offers design versatility to makers of mobile material handling and construction equipment. AC drive technology can deliver up to 95 percent efficiency for longer battery life. This makes the...

Transport products and work centers.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Buckhorn now offers a full line of wood, steel and plastic transport products, including carts, platform trucks, multi-shelf carts, dollies and skids. Wood and steel workbenches and worktables are also offered, as well as custom-engineered...

Cleveland Tramrail by Gorbel.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Gorbel's new 12-page brochure highlights Cleveland Tramrail patented track monorails and under-hung crane systems, including their unique Tarca Track. Learn why Tarca's special raised tread, high carbon track and three-piece welded construction...

Dumping containers.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... CECOR designed these rugged carts for the metalworking industry. Built of heavy gauge steel, carts collect big loads of metal product, scrap or chips, then push and turn easily-even where space is limited. All carts have fully-welded leakproof...

Spiral conveyors.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Brochure from Ryson features a new generation of spiral conveyors with small footprint, highthroughput, low maintenance and long life. Several configurations and sizes are available to suit a broad range of products. All spirals can be...

www.formsprag.com.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Formsprag has been designing, manufacturing and delivering depend-able, long-lived, precision stopping clutches for over 50 years. IS0-9001 certified since 1993, Formsprag strives to be a global-leader in quality. The company provides the...

Lifting solutions.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Autoquip provides a wide variety of lifting solutions for a number of applications. Products include scissor lifts, docklifts and vertical conveyors. High-Lift Hand Truck is available in two different sized models with a capacity of 2,220 lbs....

Storage cabinets.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... This comprehensive brochure from Strong Hold Products, Inc. details a wide variety of industrial strength storage cabinets, desks and tables. Floor models are manufactured of heavy 12-gauge steel, which provides excellent protection for tools...

Load transfer systems.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... This new load transfer product line from Columbia Machine, Inc. simplifies warehousing and shipping by efficiently transferring loads to alternate pallets or slipsheets, retaining in-house pallets to reduce costs. The alternate load base...

www.warnerelectric.com.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Warner Electric is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Industrial Power Transmission products that include Clutches and Brakes with specially designed Controls, providing an unmatched capability to solve the majority of material handling,...

Custom material handling solutions.(Literature & Web Review)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Positech is a leader in custom material handling solutions. These include lifting devices known as manipulators with custom tooling and other special customized products. Positech designs, manufactures and services manipulators in three power...