Material Handling Product News articles from January 2001

Material Handling Product News archives from January 2001

Vertical reciprocating conveyors. (Executive Preview).
January 1, 2001... Wildeck, Inc. has been a leader in the space utilization and material handling industry for over 20 years. Its line of WilLift Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC's) provides a cost-effective and safe means of moving materials (only) between...

Label holder system.
January 1, 2001... The "SLIP*STRIP" label holder from AIGNER INDEX is versatile enough to handle warehousing needs of almost any size. The label holder features a bottom loading design that allows bar codes, price displays, signs and messages to slip easily...

Modular insulated bins.
January 1, 2001... New bins from Remcon Plastics, Inc. feature a separate pallet and bin configuration. Older style one-piece bins are susceptible to handling damage in the pallet area. This damage can allow moisture in the insulation, promoting bacterial growth...

Four-way reach truck.
January 1, 2001... The UFS Tergo Series Four-Way Reach Truck from Atlet transports and stacks long materials within narrow aisles while offering the flexibility for use as a standard forklift truck. The reach truck's ergonomic operator's compartment features a...

Vertical lift module.
January 1, 2001... Remstar's new Multi Tower Shuttle Vertical Lift Module (VLM) provides automated storage solutions for pallets, sheet metal, bar and rod stock. The Shuttle VLM is available in three basic models and a number of sizes. Pallets with each tray are...

Caster and wheel line. (New Literature).
January 1, 2001... Colson's new 120-page catalog features the company's complete line of casters and wheels including three new product lines and over 500 new models. New product lines include Maxim wheels, 1 Series general duty casters and 4 Series stainless...

Lifting systems. (New Literature).
January 1, 2001... Conec's two major product lines are the miniVac and the airOlift. The miniVac is the alternative to vacuum tube lifters. This unit lifts semi-porous and non-porous products (boxes to panels) with vacuum via a Venturi pump. The airOlift is a...

Forklift attachments.
January 1, 2001... Caldwell has introduced an expanded line of Lif-Truc Forklift Truck Attachments. Three styles of fork beams in capacities to 10,000 lbs. can turn a forklift into a minicrane. Fixed and Pivoting Telescopic Fork Booms are available for more...

Tow line conveyor system. (New Literature).
January 1, 2001... Rhodes' Power-and-Free Tow Line Conveyor System is completely free of structural interference. With only a 2-1/4" high x 2" wide track, employees have complete freedom of access around and between carts throughout the entire system. Rhodes...

Rider Straddle Explosion Proof Truck. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Gregory Rider Straddle Explosion Proof (EX) Truck makes the heaviest environmental handling possible with capacities to 40,000 lbs. The truck is ideal for material handling in confined areas and for traveling long distances. The unique side...

Strip products. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Aleco's line of products includes Clear-Flex II PVC strip doors, bulk rolls of stripping, impact doors and the Safe/Vue line of portable welding screens, sliding partitions and custom enclosures. Aleco's PVC material is fire-resistant, as well...

Edge-of-dock leveler. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Mini-Dok, mounted on the face of the loading dock wall, is ideal for applications with medium to high volume loading dock traffic servicing trucks with bed heights within 5" above or below dock height. It offers a heavy standard back frame...

FKI logistex will introduce future of material flow at ProMat. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Showcasing the future of global material flow at ProMat 2001, FKI Logistex will feature presentations by industry leaders and surround-sound DVDs of the latest material flow solutions in their high-tech booth. FKI Logistex will also present...

Rack protector. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Rack Sentry from Sentry Protection Products is designed to reduce collision damage to pallet rack systems when hit by forklifts. This bright yellow, semi-flexible, molded plastic guard attaches to rack columns in seconds with heavy-duty Velcro...

Adjustable pallet dispenser. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Model 701 adjustable pallet dispenser can accommodate up to three pallet sizes while reducing the time between setups to as little as five minutes. By decreasing expensive changeover downtime, the dispenser significantly improves production...

Electric, Counterbalance High-Output forklift. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The ECHO (Electric, Counterbalance, High-Output) 3500 from Schaeff lifts up to 3,500 lbs. and reaches up to 205.8", fitting a variety of applications. It features brake/lift and reverse/lift interlock, which prevents operation of lift functions...

Rotating coil handler. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... This rotating coil handler from Drafto contains the patented "Coil Guard" endless belt edge protection modules and front and rear rollers, which act as "no damage" contact points during the operation of the coil lifter. Other electrical and...

Shelf Converter Drawer System. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Shelf Converter Drawer System is a modular drawer storage unit that retrofits into standard industrial shelving. Shelf Converter is a freestanding system of modular drawers set in a durable wire frame, which easily inserts into any standard...

Pushers and rollers (www.easymover.net). (New Products).
January 1, 2001... When handling heavy equipment use "Easy Movers" to prevent injuries and reduce labor costs. Choose from 11 pneumatic models that allow one person to handle rollable or wheel-mounted loads weighing from 1/2 to 50 tons. Revolving Technologies,...

Laser fork tip locator. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Laser-Tracker LT-100 is designed for applications that demand precise fork placement and alignment. When properly installed and aimed, the laser displays a bright horizontal line that is in perfect harmony with the tips of the forks and is...

Continuous motion film wrapper. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The BL-Series offers single roll, bottom over-lap seal technology delivering high-speed shrink wrapping at rates of up to 80 trays per min. The servo-driven film feed delivers precise pre-cut film lengths that are wrapped around the package....

Carbon monoxide emissions reduced in six facilities. (Technology At Work).
January 1, 2001... A new indoor air quality technology has helped an Ohio-based materials handling company significantly reduce carbon monoxide emissions from forklift trucks. ASW Services, which operates warehouse/distribution and cross-dock facilities in Ohio,...

Shelving and storage products. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Equipto now offers its completely new comprehensive catalog. This free book presents updated information with product illustrations in seven sections. Over 152 pages of product specifications and ordering data are provided for fast, simplified...

Tilted Pick Shelf. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Tilted Pick Shelf provides superior visibility and access at pickpoint. The Pick Shelf tilt lets pickers easily spot and reach products for rapid, accurate picks directly from the master carton. Benefits include no double handling and...

Impact-resistant containers. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Stack-N-Nest Polylewton containers from LEWISBins+ stack when full and nest when empty to maximize space. These versatile containers are ideal for use in general manufacturing, food processing and work-in-process applications. The containers...

Severe duty motors. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The W21 motor line offers the high performance of a severe duty motor at a standard motor price. These motors offer a smaller fan and aerodynamically improved fan cover to significantly reduce noise levels. All ratings are suitable for use with...

Magnetic transporter. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Transporter LP15 is designed to replace suction cups and magnetically transfer steel blanks, stamping and parts in automated station-to-station, press-to-press transfer or robotic pick-and-place applications. Weighing less than 1/2 lb., it...

Digital weight indicator. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Weigh Guard Series Model AN3080 combines flexibility and functionality for a wide range of Legal for Trade applications such as truck, railroad and platform scales. This rugged, compact, easy-to-use DC-powered instrument is designed to meet...

Panel systems for in-plant offices. (Spotlight On In-Plant Offices).
January 1, 2001... Panel Built Inc. offers interior/exterior (3") structural wall or (3-4") roof panel systems for architectural, commercial and industrial applications. These factory assembled sandwich panels are available up to 4' wide in standard 8', 10' and...

Load-bearing modular buildings. (Spotlight On In-Plant Offices).
January 1, 2001... Pivot-Lock load-bearing modular building systems support loads up to 125 lbs./sq. ft. without the use of additional structural support columns. Panels are constructed with a framework of anodized aluminum structural extrusions for resistance to...

Modular In-Plant Offices. (Spotlight On In-Plant Offices).
January 1, 2001... In order to consolidate two locations into one, Supreme Tooling Group--an ABC Group Company, realized they needed extra space to accommodate additional staff. Provincial Partitions, in order to solve Supreme's space problem, went to work...

Advanced sortation system improves efficiency at Timberland plant. (Technology At Work).
January 1, 2001... To help accomplish its goal of providing people with rugged, stylish footwear, Timberland recently constructed a distribution plant in Ontario, CA. Measuring at just under 500,000 square feet, the plant is operated by 120 employees. When it was...

Tool vending system. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The 24x7 SupplyBay is an Internet enabled, industrial strength vending system designed to make frequently used items easily available to workers in factories and offices. It provides management with an automated inventory control system and...

Riding hand truck. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Loadrunner is a propane powered riding hand truck that features a 1000 lb. lift capacity, complete tilt controls, a long-life hydraulic system due to a large surface area cooling reservoir, and leak-free fittings. The Loadrunner's 12" forks...

Extra wide belt conveyors. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... MDCWS wide series slider bed belt conveyors are available in standard widths from 42" to 72" for large light loads. They feature rugged three piece frames with 6-1/2" side channels, 8" drive pulleys, heavy duty drives and bearings with high...

The Raymond Corporation. (Corporate Profile).
January 1, 2001... When your customers rely on you, you need a truck you can rely on. Pallet after pallet, shift after shift. Whether you move mountains of ice cream, rooms full of furniture, parts for manufacturing, or bolts of material, you can rely on Raymond...

Protective packaging system. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Geami's protective packaging system is now available with a new branding feature. Manufacturers and retailers can now "brand" the in-the-box protective materials used when shipping to their customers. They simply custom-print the company logo,...

Bar code label printer. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The DYMO/Setra 300 printer, designed to communicate with Setra counting scales and balances using an RS-232 serial interface, prints labels quickly and quietly for parts counting. With a small footprint of 4-7/8" x 7-1/4", this direct thermal...

Multi-purpose litter vacuum. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The VAC-35 industrial vacuum sweeper, for indoor and outdoor use, is available in gas, propane or battery power with an assortment of accessories and options. The unit has a 30" sweeping path and an 11 cubic ft. collection bag. Minuteman...

Work-positioning transporter. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Torqer Ergo-Truk is a wheel-mounted, easy-to-push transporter that can store and move different products in tubs, totes, and trays. A forklift can be used to remove heavily loaded containers. The Ergo-Truk minimizes bending, lifting and...

Stretch packaging system. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Lan-ringer Stretch Packaging System replaces metal banding and hand wrapping to reduce injuries, reduce labor requirements, and improve load protection. The system unitizes pallet loads of 5-1/2' stacks of printed supplements by applying...

Reach truck. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Model 5080S Series reach truck from Crown features a Work Relief Center with a fold-down seat that allows operators to sit, lean or stand, depending on the task. The truck's performance specifications include travel speeds over 8 mph and lift...

Pipe lifting sling. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The Quick-Choke sling is a quick and easy alternative to bulky chains and bars for positioning lengths of pipe. Simply wrap the sling around the pipe and hook the end fitting back into the sling. There are no pieces to lose and no cumbersome...

Storage cabinet. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... This industrial storage cabinet is all welded from 12-gauge steel. A three-point locking system secures the doors, to which 110 bins, an adjustable shelf and four drawers are enclosed. Strong Hold Products, P.O. Box 9043, Louisville, KY 40209....

Bag sealer. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The OK Supersealer heat sealer utilizes hot air to continuously seal a wide range of bag materials at high speed, providing optimum seal quality with low maintenance. It does not use Teflon coated bands, which results in lower replacement cost...

PC workstations. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... CyberResearch's STC series of SuperTrim Panel PCs are the ideal solution for industrial automation and space-limited applications. All models feature bright, water-resistant, active matrix TFT LCD color displays up to 15" and are available with...

Conveyor belt trainer. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... The PT Smart features an advanced design that combines pivoting and tilting movements, which apply greater training discipline than conventional pivot-only belt-steering devices. The trainer corrects stubborn tracking problems on medium-duty...

Towline Conveyors. (Literature Review).
January 1, 2001... Brochure details operating and design advantages of Webb in-floor Towveyor, Shallo-Tow and overhead tow conveyor systems. Economical and efficient material transport systems feature components with welded or alloy steel track with wear bar...

Pushback Rack System. (Literature Review).
January 1, 2001... Brochure depicts the benefits of the SK3600 Pushback System including increased storage efficiency, custom capabilities and single source responsibility. It features job-site and product spotlight photos, full color illustrations and sketches...

Material handling products. (Literature Review).
January 1, 2001... This 84-page, full-color catalog from Wesco details the features and specifications of Wesco's entire line of drum handling equipment, hand trucks, lift equipment, platform trucks and carts, and related products. New products include the Cobra...

Manual transfer cars. (Literature Review).
January 1, 2001... LEWCO's pre-engineered manual transfer cars are available in standard widths from 13" to 62" and lengths from 36" to 120". The manual transfer cars feature 5" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" frames, either 1.9" diameter or 2.5" diameter rollers, and a...

Carton flow track. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Unex Manufacturing, Inc. has released Span-Track 3D, a new model of its Span-Track carton flow track. The new 3D model has an increased channel size of three inches, offering a handling capacity of 50 lbs. per foot over a 10 foot unsupported...

Storage solutions. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... USP offers a variety of storage solutions including Push-Back, Drive-In, and Archive-Storage Rack. Steel-Clad Impact Panels (in photo) are designed for superior protection against forklift damage. United Steel Products Co., P.O. Box 407, East...

Protema mobile system. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... This lightweight aluminum and stainless steel Easysqueeze can grab, lift and rotate rolls of up to 264 lbs. Completely portable, the unit is powered by a rechargeable 24-volt battery pack. A variety of options are available for all types of...

Automatic guided vehicle system solutions. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... AGV Products, Inc. provides turnkey AGV systems, system controls, system modernization, as well as simulation and consulting services. AGVP also offers an extensive line of factory automation products, featuring the complete line of Hokuyo...

Extended length containers. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... LINPAC's Extended Length family of ROPAK collapsible containers features increased weight capacity. Solid sidewall models now hold up to 1500 lbs. Winged sidewall models hold up to 1000 lbs. LINPAC Materials Handling, 120 Commerce Ct.,...

Portable video remote control system. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... PVS800 Portable Video Remote Control System is designed for use in areas that are unsafe for direct line-of-sight remote control operations. The system can control input from three cameras and features a full color, high resolution LCD display....

Tri-Sided Roly Safety Gate. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Tri-Sided Roly Safety Gate allows access to the mezzanine workstation from three sides. This configuration is ideal for situations where the pallet drop areas are integrated with conveyors or walkways that prevent the use of standard Roly Gate....

Pallet rack. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Penco has in stock for quick shipment over 30 of the most popular components for pallet rack. Beams from 96 to 144" long. Upright depths from 36 to 48" and heights from 72 to 192", in 18,000 and 24,000 lb. capacities. Penco Products, Inc., P.O....

Maxtractor III. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Diamond Phoenix Corporation's Maxtractor III utilizes exclusive motion control and software enhancements to offer the fastest robotic insertion and extraction available for CS/RS (Carousel Staging/Retrieval System) automation of case or tote...

Shipping and storage containers. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Line of self-palletized shipping and storage containers includes the unique OctaPak. The octagon design makes it ideal for transporting a variety of products. The OctaPak can be used hundreds of times as opposed to disposable pallets....

Inserter/extractor robot. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... The StorBot III inserter/extractor robot, integrated in an automated horizontal carousel system, provides fast speeds for high throughput staging, buffering, storing and picking requirements. White Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 100, Kenilworth, NJ...

Handling and packaging systems. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Flowmation complete small parts handling and packaging systems are designed for in-process fasteners and small manufactured parts. These products increase floor space utilization while increasing productivity and safety. Powell Systems, Inc.,...

Spiral conveyors. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Ryson has introduced a new generation of spiral conveyors featuring a small footprint and substantial space savings compared to conventional methods. Several models are available with outside diameter ranging from 5'-3" to 7'-9" depending on...

Self-supporting crane system. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Floor or ceiling-mounted, the manually operated LodeRail crane system is designed for complete hook coverage under the crane, reducing the need for vehicle traffic and freeing floor space. Columbus McKinnon Corporation, 140 John James Audubon...

Container system. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Straight Wall System of containers, pallets and top caps delivers superior product protection and reduces material handling costs. The system features 13 sizes of stack-only modular containers that perfectly cube 48" x 45" and 48" x 40"...

Ergonomic load handling equipment. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Bishamon will unveil several new products at ProMat. The company manufactures a variety of ergonomic load handling machinery including the EZ Loader automatic pallet positioner On photo), loading docks, pallet handlers and scissor lifts....

Wire mesh containers. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Reusable wire mesh containers feature weight capacities of up to 6000 lbs. The containers are stackable four-high while loaded and offer low tare weight to cargo load. awp industries, inc., 616 Industrial Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601. Booth #860....

Cantilever rack. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... The STEELTREE cantilever rack from Jarke Corporation is available in single and double-sided columns from 8 to 15'. Straight and inclined arms come in lengths of 12" to 60" and are adjustable on 3" centers. Arm capacities range from 800 to 3300...

Drum handler. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Model 5600 is a fully equipped, multi-function unit that allows users to safely and efficiently lift, transport, palletize, rotate, pour and weigh steel, plastic and fiber drums. Features include a carbon steel frame to handle drums weighting...

Heavy-duty radial tire. (New Products).
January 1, 2001... Michelin's XZM Stabil'X radial tire is a cost-effective, productivity-enhancing solution for material handling machines in ports, terminals and other industrial environments. It has a deep tread designed to extend tire life and minimize...

Label holders. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... AIGNER INDEX features a diversified line of Plastic and Magnetic Insertable Label Holders for racks, shelves, bins, drawers, etc. Label holders are available with self-adhesive, magnetic or hook and loop backings, in various styles, sizes and...

Material Handling Products. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Reusable Containers and Material Handling Products Catalog features the ProCart, the first flat-top to box-top utility cart. The ProCart is designed to move cartons, loose components or mixed items, allowing a variety of service functions to be...

Wire shelving and carts. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Catalog details new round post wire carts and shelving system. Interchangeable with most round post systems, the line includes starter and add-on shelving units plus a complete line of utility carts with casters and accessories. Gillis...

Low Profile Angled Frame Conveyors. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... The 125 Z Series Low Profile Angled Frame Conveyors feature an advanced design that offers less than a five-minute belt change for low maintenance and less downtime. All bearings are equipped with seals and incorporate grease fittings for ease...

Engineered rack. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Paltier has devised a flexible manufacturing system that allows it to offer its customers engineered rack, in any of 33 colors, in only ten working days. These products come off Paltier's powder-coating paint line with an "appliance quality"...

Lift Tables and Tilters. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Presto's line of pneumatic Lift Tables and Tilters offers an ergonomic solution to container and work load positioning while operating from shop air. Capacities range up to 8000 lbs. and provide a standard 24" vertical travel and up to a...

Ergonomic Work Station Cranes. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Gorbel's new brochure highlights their complete line of Work Station Bridge Cranes and Jib Cranes. Cranes have capacities from 150 lbs. to 4000 lbs. and are available in steel, aluminum or stainless steel. Brochure also includes the new G-Force...

Power and Free Conveyor. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... 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...

Storage cabinets. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Comprehensive brochure from Strong Hold Products, Inc. details a variety of industrial strength storage cabinets, desks and tables. Floor models are manufactured of heavy 12-gauge steel, which provides excellent protection for tools and...

SpaceLoft custom widespan mezzanines. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... SpaceLoft mezzanines increase usable workspace and allow smooth integration with storage and retrieval systems. The custom-built mezzanines are designed to fit around existing columns and machinery. W.A. Schmidt, 38 Souderton Pike, Souderton,...

Over and under workstation. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... The ERGO TILT VEYOR readies part containers, tilts to the operator and discharges containers--full or empty--using no external power source. The unit is totally self-contained, working exclusively with gravity and counterweights. Topper...

Low Capacity Weighbelt Feeder. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... The Series 90.151 Low Capacity Weighbelt Feeder is designed for applications with low feed rates and light belt loading requirements. This stainless steel feeder can handle flow rates as low as 120 lbs. per hour up to 50,000 lbs. per hour....

Modular Drawer Cabinets. (Exhibitor Highlights).
January 1, 2001... Platinum Series Modular Drawer Cabinets from Lyon feature six different cabinet heights and 15 different drawer selections to fulfill virtually any high-density storage requirement. The cabinets also deliver extremely long drawer cycle life....