Material Handling Product News articles from August 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from August 2002

Inflatable packaging solution.
August 1, 2002... The compact Fill-Air TS Table Side system from Sealed Air Corporation is approximately 24" wide by 24" deep by 54" tall and can create enough Fill-Air inflatable cushions to meet the demands of any packaging operation. The Fill-Air TS Table...

Wheels improve flow control of difficult pallets.
August 1, 2002... For difficult, "hard to flow" pallets Mallard's 330 lb. Magnum wheels are now available with both 3/8" and 5/16" axle bores. Glass filled nylon construction and reinforced internal ribs provide strength while offering a wider tread width for...

Lifter, transporter, work positioner.
August 1, 2002... Trans-Positioners from Interthor allow workers to lift, transport and position up to 3000 lbs. at a time. Designed to handle any type of pallet or skid, Trans-Positioners can be operated by anyone. Low 52.5" overall height and dual-wheel...

Poly Box Truck.
August 1, 2002... Ameri-Kart has introduced the Poly Box Truck, a line of heavy-duty containers that perform numerous material handling jobs. Poly Box Trucks are rotationally molded of high impact polyethylene. Walls are a nominal 1/4" thick and corners are...

Digital Weight Indicator.
August 1, 2002... Measurement Systems International has added the MSI-9750 RF Remote Digital Weight Indicator to the CellScale product family. All scale features are supported allowing the MSI-9750 to function as a full-featured terminal providing direct access...

Fleet management. (New Literature).
August 1, 2002... The Equipment Series from WennSoft Inc. helps maximize the profitability of an entire rental fleet by providing management with the information necessary to calculate the rate of return for each piece of rental equipment. The system is a...

Zero Pressure Accumulation Conveyor. (New Literature).
August 1, 2002... The IntelliQ Zero Pressure Accumulation Conveyor from Intelligrated is designed for tomorrow's demanding applications. The conveyor offers a variety of features that include quiet operation, high speeds, easy maintenance, and application...

Caster and wheel line. (New Literature).
August 1, 2002... Colson's 108-page catalog features a complete line of casters and wheels including new product lines and increased load capacity on many models. This catalog provides complete specifications for thousands of casters and wheels with load...

Vehicle trafficking system. (New Literature).
August 1, 2002... Cardinal's Truck Tracker is a software package developed for operations requiring truck, material and account management without the cost of customization associated with special applications. Truck Tracker features user friendly screens for...

Pallet Rack Back panels. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Don't just "catch the spill"--prevent it. Framed woven wire RACK BACK panels add safety and security to any pallet rack system. Easy to install rigid panels mount directly to rack uprights with flush or offset brackets. "Above the Top"...

Power Tug. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The latest addition to the product line offered by Nu*Star is the Power Tug. 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...

Steel corrugated containers. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... TOPPER INDUSTRIAL's line of rugged steel corrugated containers features a hinged drop bottom for fast and complete part discharge. The bottom of the container is a parts chute. The container can be positioned on a fixture or be used with an...

Intelligent Camera Sensor. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... ICS 100 Intelligent Camera Sensor is so easy to operate it can be integrated into any application without special image processing knowledge. It can immediately improve workflow, budget and product quality at minimal expense. The IP 64 housing...

Horizontal pallet carousel systems. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Horizontal pallet carousel systems from Remstar International are an efficient and cost-effective alternative to palletizers and gantry robots in operations requiring mixed pallet and split layer order building. In material handling...

Corrosion-resistant plastic rollers. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Interroll has introduced plastic conveyor rollers for light duty applications. Designated the 1100 Series, the rollers combine plastic bearing housings and stainless steel balls with a variety of lightweight tube materials for free-rolling,...

Parts bins. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Durham Manufacturing Company has added two new models to its extensive line of parts bins. New models 12B and 20B are distinguished by the number and size of the bin compartments. The 12B has 12 compartments measuring 8" wide by 6-5/8" high...

Rider floor scrubber. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... ALTO offers the Encore R, a scrubber with one of the smallest footprints available. The Encore R is a rider floor scrubber with 45-gallon solution and recovery tanks. With its 56" turning radius, it has superior water pickup even in the...

Bag/box end effector. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Bag/box end effector enables a single robot to simultaneously palletize bags and boxes without changing tools. This multi-function robot arm tooling can palletize products from up to three lines at the same time, saving floor space and the...

Indexing conveyor. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... ASG has introduced two conveyors for light part assembly. The conveyors are designed for the automation of part transfer and load/unload procedures. They index their belts into position powered by an air cylinder. Because they are pneumatically...

WMS software prevents out-of-stock, overstock, reduces order picking cycle times. (Technology At Work).
August 1, 2002... If you don't have it or can't find it, you can't ship it. And nothing can drive customers away faster than not having what they want, when they want it. Traditionally, companies would prevent out-of-stock situations by ordering additional...

Modular conveyors designed for cleanrooms. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... DynaCon Modular Conveyor Systems offers the cleanroom a new solution for achieving expanded lean manufacturing capabilities, with a light-duty conveyor system that is ISO Class-3 approved. Based on a unique "building block" concept of...

"Cold Grip" eliminates need for stretch wrap. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Cold Grip from Lock n' Pop is a low-cost pallet stabilizing product designed for the shipment of refrigerated and frozen goods. Cold Grip's low tack adhesive is specially formulated for refrigerated applications and storage environments. It...

EASi Swing-Reach Truck Extended Load Handler. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Raymond Corporation has introduced the EASi Swing-Reach Truck Extended Load Handler which offers users the capability to place, pick and move a greater variety of load sizes in very narrow aisles. Loads up to 48" deep by 108" wide can now...

Portable Remote Controllers for overhead cranes. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Cattron-Theimeg MP 96 Portable Remote Controllers (PRCs) have been operating overhead cranes flawlessly at the Lockheed Martin Corporation aircraft assembly plant in Marietta, Georgia, since their installation late last year. Lockheed Martin...

Accuglide Plus Conveyor. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... FKI Logistex Automation Division has introduced the Photo-Eye Accuglide Plus Conveyor. The FKI Logistex Accuglide Plus offers a unique design to handle high-volume, multi-SKU distribution, and provides a responsive transportation system for a...

Four-sided Dock Sealing System. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Frommelt INSULATOR Dock Sealing System from Rite-Hite features a fire-resistant header seal, vertical moving side pads, an exceptionally durable fabric and the innovative first bottom seal. A true four-sided sealing system, the INSULATOR is...

Vacuum Tube Lifter. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The VT160 Vacuum Tube Lifter from Anver Corporation features a new Flexi-Head pad attachment that employs two heads with flexible seals that can each articulate 45 degrees to compensate for irregular shaped loads. Designed to keep loads level...

Load-handling device. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The viastore systems' line of viaspeed mini-load Storage/Retrieval (S/R) machines has undergone a refinement process. The current line of viaspeed S/R machines includes five different models that offer capacities ranging from 110 lbs. to 660...

Ink jet printers. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... By coding directly on corrugated surfaces, packages can be coded clearly and with accurate registration with the use of Little David Microjet Printers from Loveshaw. Printers feature a narrower nose that allows for easier access in tight...

Air Balancer. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The new Demag Air Balancer allows you to move loads effortlessly into an exact position, even without a pendant control. It can operate at speeds up 400 ft./min., with a duty factor of 100 percent. Depending on the type of balancer, D-BP 55 or...

Micro-Motor designed for light-duty belt conveyors. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Micro-Motor is a 24 volt brushless I)C geared motor that is ideally suited for light-duty belt conveyor applications, such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic packaging and electronics assembly. Micro-Motor features a compact right angle design...

Magnetic Conveyors. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Pre-Engineered Bunting Standard Frame Magnetic Conveyors offer low initial cost, low maintenance, and compatibility with other conveying equipment. These conveyors are modular in design so the purchasers can assemble complete conveying systems...

All-welded storage cabinets. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Lyon has added 10 all-welded, heavy-duty storage cabinets to its product offering in response to customer demand for additional models in sizes and with features not currently available. Four of the cabinets combine modular drawer, tilt-bins...

Drum handlers. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Workplace mishaps associated with improper handling of storage drums can be easily avoided with the use of multi-function drum handlers from Drum Runner. Available in numerous models, they offer patented features that ensure maximum operator...

ESD-Safe Conductive Tray Carts. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Production Systems Group (PSG) has introduced two Conductive Tray Carts to provide electronics manufacturers an efficient and ESD-Safe mode of material transport within the plant. Conductive Tray Carts store and transport printed circuit boards...

Steel frame Accuzone conveyor system. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Alvey Systems, Inc., an FKI Logistex Company has extended its family of modular conveyor systems with the introduction of a steel frame version of its Accuzone case conveyor. Steel frame Accuzone has been developed for manufacturing and...

Foot operated caster swivel lock. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Foot operated caster swivel lock quickly converts swivel casters to rigid casters for straight-line tracking. Because the swivel lock is operated with foot action, the user is no longer required to bend over and engage a hand operated pull-ring...

Taskmate converts workbenches into full-function workstations. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Taskmate converts most basic workbenches into a full-function workstation with productivity and ergonomic enhancements for operators. Taskmate kits enable bench owners to utilize "above-the-worksurface" accessories such as shelves, lights,...

Modular storage system. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Lista Shallow Depth Storage Wall--a modular drawer, shelf and roll-out tray storage system--is available in two models, standard (B251) and shallow Depth (B255). A variety of different drawer heights provide storage for a range of items,...

Slip-Torque Conveyor. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Easy Clean Slip-Torque Conveyor from Shuttleworth is engineered to reduce the surfaces where contaminants can collect. The conveyor has USDA, BISSC (Bakery Industry Sanitation Standards Committee) and National Sanitation Foundation criteria...

Polyethylene roto-molded pallets. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... JECO has introduced a line of improved polyethylene roto-molded pallets. A service life of over 10 years can be expected under harsh conditions. Pallets are available in sizes for most common applications. Custom development is also available...

Automatic case erectors/bottom sealers. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... OK Durable TGA series automatic case erectors/bottom sealers feature a patented Tri-Grip-Arm that erects and squares cases by gripping on three sides for fast and positive case control. O/K International Corporation, 73 Bartlett St.,...

Double-door Security Cart. (Spotlight On Wire Shelving and Wire Carts).
August 1, 2002... Carico's RC-8 Security Cart measures 48"x 24" x 70". It features a double-door front, patent-pending EZ Latch N Lock System, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" side mesh and 1" x 4" base mesh. The cart has a heavy-duty base with the casters inset and bolted to...

Wire decking. (Spotlight On Wire Shelving and Wire Carts).
August 1, 2002... ITC's wire construction, decking with reinforced channels adds safety, strength and protection to warehouse storage. This wire decking, which meets of exceeds ANSI MH-26.2 guidelines, is easy to maintain and install. It features high visibility...

Wire shelving/mobile carts. (Spotlight On Wire Shelving and Wire Carts).
August 1, 2002... Line of wire shelving products from LEWISBins+ includes stationary shelving units and mobile carts. The NSF certified wire shelving features an open wire design that improves visibility of stored content, increases light and air flow and will...

Angled Shelf Carts. (Spotlight On Wire Shelving and Wire Carts).
August 1, 2002... Angled Shelf Carts are designed to maximize product visibility, while adding ease and flexibility to manufacturing, assembly and material handling applications. Each angled shelf cart features an open-wire construction for high-visibility and...

Bench Mount "Pull-and Tear" Tape Dispenser. (Spotlight On Wire Shelving and Wire Carts).
August 1, 2002... The Bench Mount "Pull-and-Tear" Tape Dispenser from BrownCor International is designed for use at an assembly station, packing or shipping benches, drafting tables or anywhere you need a supply tape ready for use, yet safely out of the way. The...

Industrial products. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... C&H Distributors' May-August Buyers Guide Catalog contains over 720 pages of industrial products categorized for fast and easy selection. Categories include cabinets and lockers, shelving and racks, material storage, trucks and carts, drum...

Rack and conveyor guard netting. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Rack and conveyor guard netting from Carron Net Company can reduce costly product damage and significantly reduce the danger of employee injury. One-hundred percent nylon mesh industrial nets provide durable, cost-efficient protection and help...

Large capacity lift trucks. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Toyota's large capacity 7-Series lift trucks are offered in 8000 to 15,500 lb. capacity cushion tire models and 8000 to 17,500 lb. capacity pneumatic tire models (photo shows 15,500 lb. pneumatic tire model). These large capacity internal...

Lift Tables. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Advance Lift Tables provide added safety and work ease by enabling workers to position components, work pieces and pallets at the precise height and angle. These work positioners eliminate many of the ergonomic concerns that lead to work...

Vertical Eye Coil Grab. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The Vertical Eye Coil Grab has horizontal leg travel which allows the handling of infinite coil I.D.'s within a specified range. The Coil Grab efficiently handles vertically stacked coils from 2-1/2 to 10 tons with standard hand wheel...

Intelligent assist devices. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Gorbel's G-Force BXi and BX Intelligent Lifting Devices are featured in a new eight-page brochure. These innovative units enable operators to lift and maneuver loads naturally as if the devices were an extension of their arms. Both lifting...

Mezzanine Systems. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Mezzanine Systems featured in this catalog from Republic Storage Systems include CLERESPAN freestanding, catwalk multi-level and full mat combination style mezzanines. The catalog also features structural design options and details on deck...

MasterMover handles rolling loads. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Nu*Star's battery-powered MasterMover handles rolling loads weighing up to 80,000 lbs. Access to confined areas is made possible by the unit's compact size. Benefits include increased productivity, eliminated safety is sues and low maintenance....

Hydraulic vertical lift cylinder. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Positech designed, manufactured, and assembled a hydraulic vertical lift cylinder with a tire handling tool on an overhead X/Y trolley system. Capable of handling various sizes of tire assemblies up to 5,300 lbs., it can lift, pitch, swivel,...

Load Transfer Station. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... With a 45 second cycle time, Columbia Machine's new Load Transfer Station with self-loading pallet dispenser and output conveyor increases pallet transfer efficiency by allowing two loads of product in the queue at one time. Columbia Machine,...

Power and Free Conveyor. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Rapid Industries' innovative Flow-Plus 4x4 Power and Free Conveyor System's components can be arranged in a limitless number of combinations to create a complete Power and Free Conveyor System for virtually any material handling need. Rapid...

AGV Products, Inc. (www.agvp.com). (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... AGV Products, Inc. provides Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) used for material handling in a variety of industries that include automotive, manufacturing, warehousing, and newspapers. Vehicle offerings include standard unit loads, fork type and...

Winch-hoists. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... My-te has restyled its winch-hoist product line to further improve overall performance. The new design incorporates a revised spur gear housing and cover for ease of field maintenance and in creased oil capacity for better cooling and longer...

Gravity flow systems. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The success of your manufacturing operation depends on efficiency and Mallard Manufacturing Corporation's gravity flow systems are the key to "lean" manufacturing. By utilizing gravity to move your product, your labor saves countless steps, and...

Wide center power winches. (Product Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Jeamar's new line of wide center power winches can be electrically, hydraulically or air powered. An extensive range of options are available such as controls, limit switches, dual braking systems, plain or grooved drums, pressure rollers, and...

Collapsible plastic containers. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... IPL Products Ltd. has introduced its full line of SmartCrate hand-held collapsible plastic containers. SmartCrates are ideal for moving perishable groceries and other products to retail as well as plant-to-plant transfers of work-in-process...

Clean room roll-out shelves. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... This unit features stainless steel shelves that extend 100% in both directions. The heated curing cabinet has temperature controls, HEPA filters, blowers and tapered ductwork. This allows clean, heated air to flow evenly across the shelves,...

Safety Interlock Switches. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Hinge-style Safety Interlock Switches are integrated and encapsulated into a load-bearing hinge to provide a high degree of protection from tampering. All switch components are concealed inside the hinge to prevent access and to provide...

Positioning table. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... This open frame table is designed for applications requiring backlighting. The table is available with ball or crossed roller rolling elements that can handle loads of 225 or 450 lbs., respectively. The crossed roller version can handle heavy...

VLX shipping dock floor scale. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The VLX shipping dock floor scale from Mettler-Toledo, Inc. features a "Uni-body" tread plate scale deck with laser cut and precision bent and welded corners. This three-dimensional, box top design provides deck sides that extend to the floor,...

Storage Cabinet. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... C&H Dyna-Cab Hi-Vis Storage Cabinet with two-point locking handle provides both secure storage and easy visibility of parts and supplies. The "see-through" door design also makes taking inventory quick and easy without opening the cabinet....

Small parts container. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... This 7.5" x 6" x 4" HDPE lean manufacturing shipping container offers higher efficiency of controlling small parts in distribution systems. The container fits modular sizes of 48" x 45" and 36"x 30" footprint pallet/container systems. An...

Chain roller accumulator. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The 25-CREZD is an intelligent and efficient heavy-duty, chain-driven roll-to-roll accumulation conveyor. This pallet-handling conveyor combines the intelligence of the patented EZLogic Accumulation system with the efficiency of the EZ Drive...

Solid steel computer platforms. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The J-Mobile series of computer platforms allow users to reclaim desk space currently occupied by computer systems. Designed to blend with any decor from traditional to art deco, these portable carts feature sweeping curves, a smooth finish and...

Rotating coil grab. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Drafto Corp. has introduced its newest motorized rotating coil grab with built-in crane scale. The unit was engineered for a domestic crane application to be used by a major car manufacturer. Their intent is to check the weight of coils...

"SupplyCaddie" attaches to cart handles. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... SupplyCaddie transforms a work cart into a workstation. A universal attachment system allows it to fit nearly all cart handles and five attachment points hold it firmly to the cart handle. Six pockets of varying sizes accommodate all types of...

Wall storage system easy to install. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... WalStor from Eagle MHC is a versatile and durable wall system that maximizes work area efficiency. By eliminating horizontal tubular supports, the WalStor design has fewer parts, making the system easier to install because it locates to...

Brake designed for crane duty. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The Stearns Division of Rexnord Corp. has introduced an armature-actuated electric disc brake designed for use on portal cranes and similar applications. The Stearns 360 Series AAB brake is magnet-body mounted and designed for ease of...

Servo motor and drive. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Users are able to get the new Omron Smartstep servo motor and drive up and running quickly and easily by simply plugging it in and setting the rotary and DIP switches on the front panel. The Smartstep's autotune function makes motor tuning...

Sectional door. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The new WORKHORSE 1000 sectional door from Rite-Hite Doors features the exclusive Lite-Lift System, which includes enclosed counterweights for consistent, ergonomic operation. This is an improvement over traditional spring-counterbalanced...

Walk-behind scrubber. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... ALTO's compact Encore L26HD walk-behind scrubber from American Lincoln Technology is designed for use in tight, congested areas. The highly maneuverable scrubber can adequately handle uneven or grouted floors and picks up water even in the...

Drives available in two configurations. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Danfoss Drives' VLT2800 Series drives are now available as part of the flexible APU (Adaptable Packaged Unit) program. The entire horsepower range (1/2 to 5 HP 230 VAC and 3/4 to 25 HP 460 VAC) is available in two unique configurations--a Fuse...

OTP-All-Plastic intermediate bulk container. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... The OTP-All-Plastic intermediate bulk container from Meese Orbitron Dunne Company features a one-piece, rugged plastic base for the safe shipping and storage of heavy weight products with specific gravity ratings up to 1.6 such as adhesives,...

Reusable drum covers are cut-and-tear resistant. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Whether a drum is used indoors or outdoors, the main enemy of a steel drum is water. BASCO offers the ideal solution--the Drum Pal, a durable and economical drum cover. Rain, snow and industrial fallout collect on uncovered drums, which will...

Demonstration vans feature T-Slotted extrusions. (New products).
August 1, 2002... 80/20 is taking its show on the road with a fleet of demonstration vans. These rolling billboards come fully equipped with product samples and sales gurneys that allow a hands-on approach to learning the benefits of utilizing modular T-Slotted...

Compact power supply. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... WAGO has introduced the 2 Amp/24V DC Power Supply Unit, with an output power of 48 W (Part number 787-912). The new 2 Amp version is the latest addition to the range of DIN rail mountable switch mode power supplies already available, including...

Strip door mounting system cuts installation time in half. (New Products).
August 1, 2002... Aleco has unveiled a time-saving strip door mounting system that cuts installation time in half. The Max simply allows for strips to be pushed into place, almost like a button. Strips are easily hung and they effortlessly swing back and forth...