Material Handling Product News articles from December 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from December 2002

Skillet Scissor Lift.
December 1, 2002... Joyce/Dayton Skillet Scissor Lift is a constant speed unit suited for lifting almost any type of material with high duty cycles. The Skillet Scissor Lift is rated for capacities ranging from 1000 to 8000 lbs. with programmable duty cycles that...

Sortation conveyors.
December 1, 2002... Designed to replace the model SC family of sorters, Hytrol's ProSort SC sortation conveyors fill the gap between low-rate pushers, plows and pop-up diverters and the high-rate ProSort 100 and 200 series sorters. This sorter features a...

Laser Guided Vehicles.
December 1, 2002... Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV) from Amerden utilize an industrial PC and all standard off-the-shelf parts. The new PC based control system guides the vehicle 100% of the time. It includes an offboard PC with full traffic control and a built-in...

High-speed voidfill system.
December 1, 2002... Designed for high-speed, high-volume top and side voidfill applications, the Ranpak FillPak system uses fanfold, single-ply kraft paper to produce an economical voidfill product for random applications. FillPak Converters create a star-shaped...

Static Dissipative Urethane Belts.
December 1, 2002... A new power transmission belt from Dura-Belt prevents buildup of harmful static electric charges caused by friction between belting and pulleys or rollers. The Static Dissipative Belt is made from Cyclothane-SD, a thermoplastic urethane...

Steel lockers and accessories. (New Literature).
December 1, 2002... Penco's steel locker catalog includes photos and specifications for steel lockers and accessories. Available in a variety of colors and styles, these lockers are ideal for any industrial environment where clothes or other articles need to be...

Lifting and balancing unit. (New Literature).
December 1, 2002... CES, Inc. has introduced an air-powered lifting and balancing unit that offers capacities ranging from 130 to 1230 lbs. and several control package options. The unit is available with suspension packages for CES enclosed track as well as other...

Storage and Retrieval Systems. (New Literature).
December 1, 2002... Richards-Wilcox has published a new AS/RS brochure featuring a complete line of Storage and Retrieval Machines that are designed to increase efficiency, throughput and productivity. Products include High Cube II Vertical Lift Modules and HSR...

Lift trucks. (New Literature).
December 1, 2002... Brochure from Hyster Company details the improved comfort and serviceability of the updated SpaceSaver S40-65XM lift truck. Hyster's ComforCab layout has been redesigned to allow the operator easy access to all necessary controls. SpaceSaver...

Extra heavy duty tubs. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Quantum Storage Systems has introduced extra heavy duty Tubs. Both models can hold up to 100 lbs. The durable USDA/FDA approved tubs are ideal for production, assembly, and order picking. Cross Stack Tub nests when empty or can be turned 90...

Parallel clamps. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Parallel clamps feature a clamp body that can accommodate an unlimited variety of arms. This flexibility and versatility simplifies most material handling requirements. This concept was pioneered and perfected by "BBA." A completely new frame...

Bar code verifier. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... AVERY DENNISON On-Line Verifier (OLV) provides real time bar code verification without unnecessary delays or reductions in print speed. This device interfaces with AVERY DENNISON 64-bit microprocessor-controlled tag and label printers. It...

High-torque motor. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... The M1600 PM DC Motor provides a higher continuous-duty torque rating with a minimal increase in size. Measuring 2.375 inches in diameter, this permanent magnetic motor comes in model lengths of 4.444 inches and 4.94 inches. All models of the...

AT&T builds automated material handling system for new product assembly. (Technology At Work).
December 1, 2002... The goal was to produce 1,000 fixed wireless units per shift. With immediate consumer acceptance of its "Angel" technology for voice data applications in telecommunications and high-speed Internet, AT&T knew it needed a new assembly scheme in...

Empty pallet storage solution. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Steel King's Over-Dock Storage Racks can solve empty pallet storage problems. The Single-Leg design features an upright frame with a special offset leg, and has only one single back column up to a height that will clear the door. It works best...

Ergonomic adjustable chairs. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... BioFit Engineered Products has expanded its Ship Now! Program with the addition of 182 ergonomic chair models with increased seat-height adjustability. These chairs offer seat pneumatic seat-height adjustment ranges of 7 inches to 10 inches and...

Absorbent mats. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... The Survivor Mat offers work environments an effective way to absorb and hide unsightly leaks, drips, and spills. Its unique design enables the mat to stay on the job site for its full life, as it does not soil until fully saturated. This mat...

Company reconditions containers, bins, hoppers. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Rebox Services, Inc. reconditions and repairs all types of material handling containers such as tubs, bins, hoppers and boxes including Flowmatics, Drop Bottoms, Platform and Solid Boxes, Pallets, etc. Reconditioning a current stock of...

Weight indicator. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... The UMC222 weight indicator is available with multi-range volts DC capability for applications where AC power is not available. Ideal for material handling, warehousing, and agricultural applications, these indicators are available in 12, 24,...

Wire mesh drop panel system. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Cargo-Shield from Cargotainer is designed to prevent accidental load spills from the top shelf of pallet racks. Wire mesh drop panels are attached to the pallet rack frame by means of a simple offset upright post which allows the panel to be...

Vertical Lift Module. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Remstar has introduced its new Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Module (VLM) which provides material handling industries increased levels of storage destiny, transaction speeds, and operator ergonomics. The new design allows users to store all their...

Heavy/bulk material wagon. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Heavy Duty Platform Convertible Wagon easily moves heavy or bulky equipment and supplies. This wagon has optional side and end panels that help to contain smaller loads. Without the panels, it functions as a flatbed style wagon, accommodating...

Proximity sensor. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... SUPERPROX Model SM300 Series is a low-cost, extended range ultrasonic proximity sensor that offers the combination of a miniature 12 mm housing and reliable detection of all materials at distances 0.25 inches to as far as 2.00 inches from the...

Pre-Stretched Wrap. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... ITW Gale Wrap Pre-Stretched Wrap is offered at low every day prices from Associated Bag Company. ITW Gale Wrap reduces the potential for worker back strain and fatigue. This pre-stretched linear low-density clear wrap makes palletizing loads...

Plastic pallets. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... ORBIS offers a 40" x 48" nestable pallet for export and one-way shipping applications. This economical plastic pallet offers a lightweight alternative to wood pallets that do not meet the European Union (EU) and Asian standards and require...

Lifting equipment. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... VacuHoist, manufactured by Ergonomic Handling Systems, has a system to simply and safely lift, stack, or position boxes while preventing back injuries. Single hand controls allow the operator easy movement and positioning. A test facility and...

Thermal Transfer Printer. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... The TT-1000 Wire Marking Thermal Transfer Printer features Texit Label Software 4.0 for Windows[R] that produced permanent heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeves, as well as panel, wire, and cable markers. Providing 200 dpi resolution, it can print...

Four-drum spill pallet. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Ultra-SpillKing, Economy Model is a four-drum spill pallet that can be easily converted into a unit that has a removable drum pallet (optional drum pallet required). The 100% polyethylene spill pallet features an ample 85-gallon capacity and...

Easy Movers (www.easymover.net). (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... When handling heavy equipment and products, use "Easy Movers to prevent injuries and reduce labor costs. Choose from 14 pneumatic models that allow one person to handle rollable or wheel-mounted loads weighing from 1/2 to 50 tons. Safely push,...

Mechanical vertical lift. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Pflow's DB Lift is ideal for high cycle applications that require light-duty lifting of boxes, cartons, packages, totes, containers or cases. The lift features Pflow's exclusive Dual Belt Lifting Mechanism, which provides smooth, quiet...

Conveyor overview catalog. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Dorner's 35-page catalog gives readers a quick look at its six major conveyor lines including the 3200 and Modular Plastic Belt (MPB) Series. Specifications and dimensions including belt widths, lengths, pulley diameter, load capacity and belt...

Casters and wheels. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... RWM Casters new catalog makes product selection fast and easy by grouping products into three main categories: casters, wheels, and non-powered material handling products. In addition, the caster and wheel sections are arranged by capacities...

Shelf Converter Drawer System. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Shelf Converter Drawer System is a modular drawer storage unit that retrofits into standard industrial shelving. It is a free-standing system of modular drawers set in a durable wire frame, which easily inserts into any standard shelf. The...

Power & Free Overhead Conveyors. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Pacline's unique Power & Free Overhead Conveyors have all the advantages of an enclosed track system and feature the most compact components in the industry. Bolt-together components are pre-fabricated for each specific system layout. Small...

Folding steel bulk containers. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... American Bulk Containers' specification sheet features its standard models of folding steel bulk containers. The spec sheet is one of a family of publications that are part of the company's integrated marketing program, which focuses on "The...

Tilt Gate. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Wildeck Tilt Gates tilt inward from the mezzanine opening to make loading and unloading warehouse equipment easier and safer. The Tilt Gates also reduce the possibility of injuries, falls or damage to equipment caused by standing too close to...

Label holder system. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... The "Slip*Strip" label holder features a bottom loading design that allows bar codes, price displays and messages to easily slip through the open edge and be held snugly in place. Repeated label changing or relocation is easy, with no messy...

Tamp/Blow Printer Applicator. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... PA1000t/b Printer/Applicator is an accessory for Tharo's Apollo thermal transfer bar code label printers. With or without a computer attached, the PA1000t/b can print and apply labels. It has the unique ability to apply labels to convex,...

Rack systems. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Brochure from Global Storage Systems features a full line of products and services designed to maximize distribution center rack systems for quick response order fulfillment. The brochure features the Redirack brand of rack, the U.S.-style Tear...

Rack and conveyor guard netting. (Marketers' Focus).
December 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...

Turnkey Automated Systems. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Murata's Automated Systems offer a variety of features that include: greater system reliability; hardware that meets industry standards; industry standard software language; high modular software design; rapid system installation; greater...

Spring Enclosed Ergonomic Lift (S.E.E.L.). (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... The S.E.E.L. incorporates weight sensitive springs from 100# to 1000# that support a "false floor." When weight is added/removed, the "floor" lowers/raises. The S.E.E.L. is offered in three products--SEELunit, cart and lift. Each form can...

Forklift Cylinder Handler. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... All-aluminum Forklift Cylinder Handler adds easier handling to the innovations of the original unit. The lightweight unit facilitates sound ergonomic lifting of even the heaviest LP motor fuel tanks. Designed by actual users, the Forklift...

Order fulfillment solution. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Diamond Phoenix has introduced DirectPick, a new "pick-to-light" addition to the company's full range of order fulfillment solutions. Customers typically reduce picking time by 50 percent and increase picking accuracy by 80 percent when they...

Air Balancer. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... The 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 D-BP...

Rack mounted workstations. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... The N4W 1550 rack-mount workstation makes it easy for users to custom design their own PC workstations. Users can customize these workstations with a variety of CPU cards and backplanes for a variety of slots. Each backplane provides seven full...

Static resistant trays. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... 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...

Casters and wheels. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Revvo introduced the Flexello line of casters and wheels to the company's range of light, medium and heavy-duty casters. Flexello casters area available in capacities from 30 to 10,000 lbs. and in wheel diameters from 1-5/8" to 16" Wheel...

Linear motion systems. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... EasyLinear brand of linear motion products has been expanded with the addition of EasyLinear Round Way and Profiled Rail Ball Slides and EasyLinear Teflon Composite Slides. Designed to complement the company's EasyLinear Stages, these slide...

Chute positioning winches. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... For typical chute applications, two separate Thern winches control the chute's elevation and extension. Limit switches and brake motors also provide load control. Conveyor systems are made more versatile by a cable and winch arrangement that...

Industrial stools. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... WORKSPACE Vinyl-Upholstered Industrial Stool's 160 diameter seat from C&H Distributors, Inc. is covered with very supportive 3-3/40 thick vinyl-upholstered foam. The extra-thick seat makes this industrial stool an ideal place to sit during...

Steel Guard reduces costly injuries. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Steel Guard protective railing system is superior to custom fabrications because it is specifically engineered for fork truck protection and is prefabricated, eliminating all on site core drilling, cutting, welding and painting. Modular by...

Electric High Lift. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... "Maxx-Jack" Electric High Lift is ideal for lifting skids, plastic pallets, wire baskets or containers with open bottoms. This Electric High Lift is faster and more ergonomic than manual pump up models. The unit includes a 12-volt electrical...

Air Chain Hoist. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Coffing Hoists has introduced the SLA line of Air Powered Hoists. The compact hoists are available in capacities of 300 and 600 lbs., with lifting speeds up to 31 feet per minute. The variable flow pendant station allows for precise load...

Power Tug. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... The heavy-duty Power Tug from Nu*Star 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...

KitBin Pallet. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... 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...

Confined space pallet jack. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Rol-Lift pallet hand jack is designed for lower volume or short haul material handling that glides through tight spaces such as production aisles, stock areas and docks congested with pallets. This unit has load capacities up to 5,500 lbs. and...

Over and under work station. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... The ERGO TILT VEYOR 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 counterweights. TOPPER...

Spiral Conveyors. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Ryson offers a new generation of Spiral Conveyors. The conveyors have a very small footprint and therefore provide substantial space savings compared to conventional methods. Outside diameter varies between 5 foot 3 inches and 8 foot 6 inches...

Collapsible bulk containers. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... ORBIS offers eight sizes of collapsible BulkPak containers that provide excellent product protection and reduced return freight costs, while improving efficiencies throughout the supply chain. These containers offer a 2000-lb. load capacity and...

Conveyor mounting brackets. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Mallard offers a complete line of conveyor mounting brackets to fit most existing flow racks. The end-mount, end-stop, center support and adjustable brackets are designed to fit either 32mm or 28mm diameter tubing. Mallard's cost-effective...

Custom mezzanine systems. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Cubic Designs offers a range of proven mezzanine designs--from a wide span bar joist system to the Cubic high strength moment connection system which is specifically designed for Seismic Zone 3 and Zone 4. The company offers single or...

Bulk Bag Dischargers. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Modular Bulk Bag Dischargers offers features that maximize production efficiency. Automatically sequenced Flo-Master bag massagers and Power-Flo bag impactors promote material flow while a Flo-Lock discharge spout closure system provides...

Straddle stacker. (Marketers' Focus).
December 1, 2002... Model SW22 is a redesigned intermediate-duty electric straddle stacker equipped with a separately excited motor. The SW22 stacker is suited for light to medium duty applications. The walkie stacker's motor design features controlled top speed...

Hopper-front containers. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Flexcon now offers hopper-front containers for any application. These containers are available in over 1000 standard sizes and more than 12 colors. Sizes range from 4" to 65" in length. Hopper-front containers are available in basic plastic,...

Compact AC Drive. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Yaskawa's J7 AC Drive provides Volts/Hertz control and a full range of features for a variety of applications. The J7 is ideal for equipment control in applications including conveyors, pumps, fans, and blowers. Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.,...

Foam packaging wrap. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Microfoam ORCA Wrap and AstroFoam ORCA Wrap feature highly protective sheet foam laminations in which ventilation holes have been added. The line is ideal for use in long-duration shipments (such as cross-country or overseas) where ventilation...

Wipe-on printer applicator. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Model PA4000 wipe-on printer applicator delivers speeds of up to 12 linear inches per second for in-line wrap and long label applications. It comes with a direct drive DC stepper motor, powered rewind, a 6.5 inch web width and a standard 12...

Feeder Carts. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... SMT Reel Feeder Cart is the latest addition to IAC's complete line of Electronics Production Support (EPS) Carts. These carts store component feeders and reels for use at pick-and-place equipment or for transport from a staging area. IAC...

Heavy duty latch clamps. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... HDL Series latch clamps feature precision cast steel bases. Adjustable U-bar design makes them ideal for clamping lids, access doors and containers. Holding capacities range from 4400 to 8800 lbs. Jergens, Inc., 15700 S. Waterloo Rd.,...

Magnetic Chip and Parts Conveyors. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Tuf-Trac Magnetic Chip and Parts Conveyors from Eriez Magnetics offer maintenance-free handling of ferrous chips, turns, small parts and stampings. The systems use powerful permanent magnets moving inside an air tight, submersible housing to...

Returnable containers feature attached lids. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... IPL Products, ltd. has introduced the FlapNest 2416 Series of multifunctional, nestable plastic containers. The rugged 2416 FlapNest Series, which is designed for pallet optimization, features heavy-duty construction and attached lids. The...

Crane scale with rotation. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Drafto offers a Rotating Hook Block equipped with crane scale that is called a Rotaweigh Crane Scale System. This specific application involves multiple rotating hook blocks, which have two direct readouts on either side of the block, and also...

Forklift attachments. (Spotlight On Drum Handling Equipment).
December 1, 2002... A complete line of forklift attachments is available from Benko Products, Inc. These attachments are designed to easily lift and lower any size steel, plastic and fiber drum. Attachments may be designed to lift drums from an overhead position,...

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

Drum upender. (Spotlight On Drum Handling Equipment).
December 1, 2002... This mechanical forklift attachment from Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc. is designed for handling drums in the vertical, horizontal and transitional positions. The model DU-SOM allows customers to pick a drum from a horizontal rack or...

Beltless Magnetic Conveyors. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... The LAHR Beltless Magnetic Conveyor can be used across a broad range of industries, and I particularly effective in handling scrap or parts where there is a concern for mechanical damage to the parts or conveyor jamming. Magnets can be selected...

Light screen enclosures. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Banner offers heavy-duty floor-mountable enclosures for its EZ-SCREEN point and grid model sensors and mirrors for guarding areas up to 230 feet. These enclosures provide a permanent mounted alternative to, and additional protection over,...