Material Handling Product News articles from December 2003

Material Handling Product News archives from December 2003

Custom mast lift.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... Handling Specialty has designed a new mast lift that offers motion on two axes for turbine equipment inspection in a power generation facility. With a capacity of 5000 lbs., this specialty lilt allows the tooling and fixture to be raised at a...

Walkie pallet truck.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... The 102XM walkie pallet truck from The Raymond Corporation is highly maneuverable in tight spaces such as crowded loading docks, congested warehouse aisles and inside trailers. With reduced head length, a new fork profile and a handle that can...

Vertical Accumulation Buffer.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... The Ryson Vertical Accumulation Buffer combines two spirals for tip and down movement, thereby effectively utilizing overhead space for accumulation storage while preserving valuable floor space. Most conveyor products can be handled, including...

Horizontal Carousel.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... New 37-3/4" wide carriers for Remstar Horizontal Carousels significantly increase storage density and order picking throughput while reducing capital expenses in material handling distribution, warehousing and manufacturing applications. These...

Automatic stacker/dispenser.
December 1, 2003... Newcastle now offers an automatic stacker/dispenser for open or closed collapsible containers. The Model 50-57RP can handle up to four containers per minute. Adjustable units are available to handle multiple sizes. Low level or full magazine...

Chain conveyor system.
December 1, 2003... The large selection of chains adds new capabilities to the VarioFlow conveyor system, especially in material handling and packaging applications. New chain conveyor widths include 80, 100, 160, 240 and 320 millimeters. Bosch Rexroth Corporation...

Waste collection carts.
December 1, 2003... Akro-Mils has introduced the 65-gallon and 96-gallon BossKart line of rotationally molded carts for waste management. The BossKart line incorporates a pleated panel design in the sidewall for exceptional vertical strength. The pleat panels also...

Nestable Plastic Pallet.
December 1, 2003... Rehrig Pacific Company has introduced the 40" x 48" HuskyLite Nestable Plastic Pallet. Through a discrete injection molding process Rehrig Pacific is able to mold complex geometric shapes that have the ability to maintain precise tolerances and...

Warehouse Aisle Sign Kit.
December 1, 2003... The Aigner Warehouse Aisle Sign Kit is easy to use and inexpensive. Plastic sign holders snap into pallet rack assembly holes and snap out to relocate. Signs can be printed in house on laser/ink-jet compatible paper, which is included. A...

Intelligent Assist Devices improve ergonomics and lifting precision.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... In factories, warehouses, and plants around the world, there are heavy, awkward loads to be lifted, moved and placed. For years, operators have struggled to lift these loads manually, risking back strain and injury. Traditional lifting devices...

Custom-engineered heavy-duty trailer.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Hamilton recently delivered this custom-engineered heavy-duty trailer to a defense contractor on the east coast. The trailer, measuring 16' long x 8' wide with a low deck height of 2.5', was custom designed to meet the defense contractor's...

Hand chain hoists.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... Coifing Hoists offers models CA & CB hand chain hoists, in capacities from 1/2 to 12 ton. Standard lifts begin at eight feet, with longer lifts available. Lightweight rugged aluminum alloy housing provides extra strength and compact size....

Mobile Articularm manipulator.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... Air Technical Industries offers a new mobile Articularm manipulator with an attachment that allows gripping and rotating 360 degrees about the vertical and horizontal axes. The Articularm has a 72" reach and 72" of vertical lift. The mast also...

Full extension shelves with vacuum lift.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... 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...

Minnesota manufacturer to locate research center in-state.(Manufacturing News)
December 1, 2003... Polaris Industries recently said that Wyoming, MN has won the sweepstakes for its new research center, a $25 million campus that will eventually employ 300, but will also rely heavily on state-sponsored tax breaks. The research center is...

General motors to export vehicles to China.(Manufacturing News)
December 1, 2003... General Motors has reported they will export thousands of vehicles to China over the next few years. The deal is valued at approximately $1.3 billion and shows a relaxation of import restrictions by the Chinese government, said the automaker....

Manufacturing sector continues to grow.(Manufacturing News)
December 1, 2003... The U.S. manufacturing sector recorded its highest level of activity in nearly four years in October, according to an industry report, which suggests that the solid economic growth of the third quarter will continue in the fourth. The...

WTO panel claims U.S. steel duties are illegal.(Manufacturing News)
December 1, 2003... According to the World Trade Organization appeals panel, United States duties on imported steel are illegal under international trade rules. The European Union has threatened to impose 100 percent duties on $435 million-worth of U.S. imports...

Waste handling system.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... The Smart Dumper waste handling system combines a legal-for-trade weighing unit and an easy-to-operate hydraulic cart unloader. The Smart Dumper is activated by authorized users with an RFID card, then lifts, weighs, empties and re-weighs the...

Powerglide trolley.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... PewerGlide is a patent-pending trolley design with retractable wheels used on a joint-free, solid copper conductor that provides a solution to electrifying moving equipment. PowerGlide allows users to install the trolley anywhere along the...

Explosion-proof drum dumper.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... Equipment is designed to discharge drums of a corrosive chemical powder into a reactor manway opening at 43 inches above floor level. The MTS Lift & Seal System hydraulically seals drums to a 316-2b stainless steel pour cone for dust-tight...

Gator grip drum grab.(Spotlight on: drum handling equipment)
December 1, 2003... Wesco's Economy Gator Grip drum grab meets market demand for a lower-cost product featuring the Auto Grip Lock. It is priced at less than half the cost of the heavy-duty Gator Grip models. Two Economy Gator Grip models are available: Single...

Drum dumper.(Spotlight on: drum handling equipment)
December 1, 2003... This system provides dust-tight discharge of Sodium Chlorite powder into an existing inlet hopper. The Lift & Seal System seals the drum to a stainless steel pour cone with a heavy-duty Rote-Flo rotary agitator system. The rotary agitator...

Drum transporter.(Spotlight on: drum handling equipment)
December 1, 2003... BASCO has introduced an ergonomic drum transporter that requires less than 40 lbs. of force to manually lift a full 55-gallon drum weighting 660 lbs. This stainless steel unit allows a single operator to move heavy drums effortlessly and...

CAT cart.(Spotlight on: drum handling equipment)
December 1, 2003... The Nu*Star C-100 CAT Cart with barrel attachment can lift and move a drum weighing up to 500 lbs. and offers turning ability at 90 degrees for space restricted areas and lifting capabilities. Since the unit is battery powered, the environment...

Drum lifter and dumper.(Spotlight on: drum handling equipment)
December 1, 2003... Liftomatic's TD-850PL Drumverter allows operators to safely and smoothly mix drum contents, pour or dump them and control forward and reverse motion in the actual transport process. The TD-850PL can be ordered fully counter-balanced or with a...

Filling system.(Spotlight on: drum handling equipment)
December 1, 2003... A new filling system, designed to shield personnel from product fumes and super-heated products, has been introduced by Velcon Fillers. This system features totally enclosed filling operations and fume removal, with the system's instrumentation...

Non-absorbent spill deflection devices.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The PIG SPILL-BLOCKER Dike is now available in high-visibility lime green. This bright color helps promote safety and reduce tripping hazards. Constructed of 100% polyurethane, these dikes can contain or divert the flow of liquids without...

Door system eliminates door "drift".(New Products)
December 1, 2003... 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,...

Transport products and work centers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... 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...

Assembly vacuum lifters.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Anver Model ABT 10M2-30 Assembly Lifter is an air powered, ergonomic vacuum lifter that features power tilting and an integrated air balancer to let one person lift, transport and position large components for assembly. Designed for...

Air-operated transporter.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Brute 850 Air-Operated Transporter has been reengineered from Vibro's original Model 850 Transporter to provide additional user benefits. First, the Brute 850 now has a smaller profile and is lighter in weight (47 lbs.) when compared to...

Robotic palletizing system.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... This APS system was designed for a major beverage customer. It palletizes up to 1700 cans per minute, 145 twelve-packs per minute and up to seven full layers per minute. The palletizing system enabled the customer to significantly reduce...

Drum and pail liners.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... 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....

Bulk bag discharger.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... This unit features type 304 stainless steel construction with continuous TIG welds, a Flo-Master bag massaging system with tubular massaging arms for positive material flow, a dust-tight Seal-Master spout access chamber and a Sure-Seal...

Aisle-changing cranes provide flexible vertical storage and retrieval solution.(Applications from the Field)
December 1, 2003... Fred Grafe likes to think outside of the box. Fortunately he can. In his role as director of logistics for Toronto, Ontario-based Apotex Inc.--Canada's largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer--Grafe has been forced to stay out of the...

Manufacturing technology center opens in windsor, Ontario.(Manufacturing Update)
December 1, 2003... In the heart of Canada's automotive capital, St. Clair College recently opened the Ford Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing (FCEM). The $32.6 million, 100,000 square foot facility currently provides training for more than 1,200 full-time,...

Douglas Machine awarded Minnesota Job Skills grant.(Manufacturing Update)
December 1, 2003... Douglas Machine Inc., a manufacturer of cartoning, case/tray packing and shrink-wrapping equipment, was awarded a $217,000 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant to be used for career-enhancing technical training. Douglas matched the grant...

U.S.P.S. awards $127M contract to Siemens Dematic.(Manufacturing Update)
December 1, 2003... The United States Postal Service bas awarded Siemens Dematic, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, a $127 million fixed price contract for the Automated Tray Handling System (ATHS-100), an enhancement to the Automated Flats Sorting Machine...

United Plastics Group Closes two U.S. plants.(Manufacturing Update)
December 1, 2003... Westmont, IL-based United Plastics Group, Inc. (UPG), a manufacturer of plastic injection molded products, has announced the closure of ifs injection molding plants in Bensenville, IL and Guadalajara, Mexico, which primarily serviced local...

Inventory management and control software.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The optional lot tracking feature of FastPic4 inventory management and control software from FastPic Systems lots material handling users link part numbers to lot numbers for effective inventory traceability and accountability. With lot...

Pan lift.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Autoquip's new XLR combines near-zero lowered height and a 4" reach over in a traditionally styled pan lift. The unit's 4" reach over distance provides easiest operator access to pallets and loads being built up or broken down over the side of...

Computer designed for harsh environments.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... 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...

Magnetic conveyors.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Combination VMC electromagnetic conveyor/metal detector units reduce the dangers of metal contaminants in conveyed products. These high-capacity, energy-efficient conveyors include a VC Metalarm Detector in a 3' section of the conveyor's...

Flat-free hand truck tires.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The flat-free lighter weight hand truck tire from Carefree Tire is sharply reducing downtime cause by flats and slashing job-related injuries to delivery people for such companies as Pepsi Cola General Bottlers and UPS. Instead of being filled...

Workstation promotes efficiency.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Quad Station is a smart work-station 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...

Telescopic Boom truck loading Conveyor.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Best Diversified Products, Inc. offers the BestReach Telescopic Boom Conveyor. This conveyor, which is ideal for high volume shipping/receiving applications, extends automated loading all [he way into the nose of a trailer. Specifications...

Narrow aisle lift truck.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... An articulated, narrow aisle lift truck from Aisle-Master has a capacity of 4400 lbs. (24" load center distance) and operates in aisles as narrow as 78" wide. The lift truck can also negotiate relatively rough, unpaved ground outdoors and...

Cabinets allow company to gain valuable storage space without costly expansion.(Applications from the Field)
December 1, 2003... Titan USA is a wholesale company that has been providing its industrial distributor customers with American-made cutting tools for over 30 years. The company has more than 350 customers in the North American market. However, Titan recently...

Air Balancer.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... The Demag Air Balancer allows the user to move loads effortlessly into an exact position, even without a pendant central. It can operate at speeds up to 400 ft./min., with a duty factor of 100 percent. Depending on the type of balancer, DBP 55...

Lifter transporter.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... Interthor has introduced a series of lifter transporters designed for use in electronic assembly areas, cleanrooms, stock rooms, laboratories and offices. The WP Series consists of eight models, all featuring powered mechanical lifts. Available...

Davit cranes.(Applications & solutions: overhead elevating & positioning equipment)
December 1, 2003... Available in bath stationary and portable configurations, Grab-It davit cranes are ideal for periodic lifting applications at a wide variety of facilities. Standard models are available with lifting capacities up to one ton and spans up to 10...

Inflatable packaging system.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Fill-Air NTS packaging system from Sealed Air Corporation is the newest and toast simple solution for space-saving inflatable packaging. The system produces clear inflatable cushions that are an ideal packaging alternative to bulky void...

Collision avoidance systems.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Cattron-Theimeg Inc. bas introduced two collision avoidance systems for overhead cranes: UltraGuard and LCAS (Laser Collision Avoidance System, shown in photo). Bath collision avoidance systems are designed to protect cranes from colliding with...

Data collection and reporting system.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Telemetry Solutions Company announced today the release of StatPak-PCa Desktop Edition. This advanced real-time data collection and reporting software system provides instant information to manufacturing plant management and personnel to help...

Collapsible containers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The new ERGO-TAINER container features half-drop gates on two sides to put contents within comfortable reach. The sides are also completely removable (mesh design only weighs 20 lbs.). For space-saving storage and transportation of large...

Conveyor roller.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Interroll Corporation has introduced the 1700 Series conveyor roller. The roller is designed with special labyrinth seals molded to eject water in areas where washdown is a consideration. The 1700 Series rollers are manufactured with a variety...

Mini scissor lifts.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Genie GS-1530 and GS-1930 self-propelled scissor lifts have undergone recent improvements for better performance and increased serviceability. The newly upgraded models feature a lighter weight and larger, more powerful drive motors for...

Automatic Door Openers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... AIR FORCE Automatic Door Openers from Erich Industries combine high cycle life with Ultra-Power Strength. The advanced AIR FORCE design con cycle 1000 times a day with virtually no maintenance due to its powerful pneumatic strength and only...

2200 Series conveyors enhanced.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Dorner has expanded its gang drive system for 2200 Series conveyors. Gang drive is an option that allows multiple conveyors to be driving from one drive shaft by using thru-hex-bored pulleys. There are several advantages to using the gang drive...

Aluminum shipping platforms.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... A new lineup of affordable shipping platforms and pallets has been introduced by Rhino Pallet. The lightweight and sturdy Rhino Aluminum Pallets and Skids are engineered and manufactured to precise specifications, ideal for use with all types...

Conveyors interface all wrappers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... 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,...

Handheld computer.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... 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 tan withstand vibration, shock and...

Global FIBC solutions.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... B.A.G. Corp. offers global FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container --bulk bag) supply solutions. The company's manufacturing abilities allow bulk bag customers to streamline their global bulk hag requirements and achieve price competitive...

Digital indicator.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Designed for process control, batching and checkweighing applications, the 520 digital weight indicator is easy to read in light and dark environments. The 520 features a vacuum fluorescent primary weight display with large .75" characters. A...

Safety Guardrails.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Jarke Safety Guardrails are in-stock and available for order and immediate shipment from C&H Distributors' Industrial Products Buyer's Guide Catalog or online at www.chdist.com. Easy-to-install Jarke Safety Guardrails allow you to build...

Shelving units.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Penco Products Inc. is new 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, multilevel or...

"Pop Up" Ball Transfer Platforms.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Lifting and pushing can be minimized with multidirectional "Pop Up" Ball Transfer Platforms from T&S Equipment Company. An easy adjustment with the handle, conveniently located on the side of the platform, allows free movement of boxes, dies...

Locker Selection Guide.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Locker Selection Guide from Lyon Workspace Products provides colorful photos and detailed product specifications for a broad line of storage lockers. The extensive product offering includes: Standard Quiet Lockers, Heavy-Duty Quiet Lockers,...

Custom material handling solutions.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Positech is a leader in custom material handling solutions. These include manipulators with custom tooling and other special customized products. Positech offers manipulators in three power sources: electric, hydraulic and pneumatic. Positech...

Mezzanine Lift.(Marketer's Focus)
December 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...

Vertical fan.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... With so many variations in large warehouses and industrial buildings, Big Ass Fans has developed an 8 foot enclosed vertical fan. When these high-volume/low-speed fans cannot be installed on the ceiling because of obstructions, or when a...

www.warnerelectric.com.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... 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,...

Trunkey Automated Systems.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Murata's Turnkey Automated Systems offers 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;...

Single and multi-level mezzanines.(Marketer's Focus)
December 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...

Portable davit cranes.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Portable davit cranes from Thern, Inc. become roll-around shop cranes by slipping easily into new wheel bases. Maintenance crews can new lift grates, motors and other heavy loads from floor level or below. Changing load and site conditions are...

Pallet Runner high-density storage.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... With this system from Global Storage Systems carrier rails are installed into existing or engineered racking system. Pallet Runner is placed into appropriate lane and operator presses put-away or put-to button on installed remove central....

www.nissanforklift.com.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Nissan's newest generation of CARB compliant industrial engines is the Nissan EDGE Engine System. Efficient fuel Delivery Governed Electronically, the EDGE system delivers the lowest emission levels of any engine-powered forklift in the...

Rotation material handling system.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... This innovative below the hook rotation system from The Caldwell Group, Inc. is sale, efficient and damage-free. The Posi-Turner is a true problem solver for applications requiring bath lifting and rotating of the load. Standard heavy-duty...

Sanitary conveyor platform.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... The AquaPruf line represents the newest platform of sanitary, wash down conveyors from Dorner Manufacturing Corporation. Customers in the food, medical and pharmaceutical industries will find AquaPruf conveyors to be the lowest profile...

Bin titlers.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Advance Lifts, Inc., new offers Three types of bin tilters. The BT model is a portable fork type unit designed to handle bins and containers. The BTS model is a portable straddle fork type unit designed to handle pallets. The BTP model is a...

Fifty percent area rack.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Patented Punch Deck is a morphing Of two proven rack shelving standards: corrugated steel dock and wire decking panels. The 1-1/20 high, corrugated "B" profile Punch Deck combines the strength, functionality and economy of the familiar solid...

www.spantechllc.com.(Marketer's Focus)
December 1, 2003... Span Tech, LLC offers The Designer System family of continuous plastic chain curving conveyors. The Designer System is a modular conveyor capable of horizontal and vertical bends within one chain design. These systems are widely used in food...

Remanufacturing program for free trolleys on conveyor systems insures uptime.(Applications from the Field)
December 1, 2003... It's a fact--the key element for any power-and-free conveyor system is the free trolley, which typically accounts for the largest single dollar investment of replacement costs. Trolleys are replaced because they cause downtime due to wear, are...