Material Handling Product News articles from January 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from January 2002

Extended Length Bulk Box features 50" height.
January 1, 2002... Buckhorn announces its 50"-height Extended Length Bulk Box -- yet another addition to its comprehensive Bulk Box line. The 50"-height Extended Length Bulk Box stores long, wide, and odd sized parts and products up to 2000 lbs. Its drop door...

"Super-E" motors feature improved efficiency ratings.
January 1, 2002... Baldor Electric Company has improved the efficiency ratings and overall performance of the Super-E line of premium efficient motors. Baldor has raised the efficiency level of over 125 individual ratings and some now exceed 96%. The improved...

Compact palletizer.
January 1, 2002... The ES-100 palletizer from Powell Systems, Inc. is designed for automated and semi-automated palletizing operations and provides low-speed/high weight capacity. In its semi-automatic or automatic mode, the ES-100 is a cost-effective alternative...

Space Carrier monorail.
January 1, 2002... ESKAY's Space Carrier electrified monorail system automates replenishment of high-turnover items. This prevents stock-outs and eliminates lost time looking for items, helping distribution centers get their orders out quickly and accurately. The...

Lift Tables.
January 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...

Tilt Gate. (New Literature).
January 1, 2002... Wildeck Tilt Gates tilt in-ward 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...

Aluminum hand trucks. (New Literature).
January 1, 2002... RWM Casters has introduced a new line of light-weight aluminum hand trucks. The trucks are available with various wheel types to provide smooth and easy rolling for indoor or outdoor surfaces. Extruded side frames with riveted cross-members...

Tubular plate lift truck battery. (New Literature).
January 1, 2002... Brochure details GNB Industrial Power's tubular plate flooded lift truck battery. Ideal for use with all popular models of Class I, Class II and Class III electric lift trucks, the tubular batteries are designed to deliver a greater amount of...

DC Digital Crane Controls. (New Literature).
January 1, 2002... Electromotive Systems' OmniPlus DC Digital Controls bring advanced IGBT power technology to the operation of DC cranes and hoists, providing energy-efficient performance while significantly reducing operating and maintenance costs. OmniPulse...

High-speed door.
January 1, 2002... Albany International's RapidRoll Model 220 high-speed door is an economical high-speed solution for small budget facilities such as bakeries, supermarkets and food distribution centers. Other application possibilities include hospitals, light...

Mobile computers.
January 1, 2002... The LXE MX3-CE terminal is the first of an entirely new generation of wireless mobile computing devices that include a Windows-CE operating system. The MX3-CE utilizes a touch screen interface and offers superior usability in a handheld...

Kaup forklift attachments now available in North America.
January 1, 2002... Kaup GmbH, Europe's leading manufacturer of high visibility forklift truck attachments has reached an agreement with Servolift LLC to start marketing their product line in North America. Servolift will launch the Kaup line during the 2002 North...

Numeric Display Counters.
January 1, 2002... Info-Lite Large Display Counters feature bright red, green or yellow LEDs in sizes from 1" to 9-3/4" tall, including up to six digits that can be seen from up to 400' away indoors and 250' outdoors. Readable from virtually all viewing angles,...

Electric forklifts feature "Power Keep Function".
January 1, 2002... Toyota's 7-Series electrics feature the innovative Power Keep Function, which uses advanced power regeneration technology to help the forklift recover energy from its own momentum and direct it back to the battery. This significantly increases...

Label applicator.
January 1, 2002... Alpha 86 label applicator applies pressure-sensitive labels using the wipe-on method, where a label is automatically peeled from its liner, then securely affixed to a carton or product. Alpha 86 accommodates labels up to 5.90" wide and 39" long...

All-Weather roll-up door.
January 1, 2002... DYNACO USA, Inc. offers an exterior door designed to handle both weather and traffic. The fully self-repairing All-Weather roll-up door offers superior wind resistance for a totally sealed doorway. The doorway seal offered by the All-Weather...

EASYPICK Trak Light picking system.
January 1, 2002... FKI Logistex Real Time Solutions has released EASYPICK Trak Light, a track-based light directed picking system. This new generation of EASYPICK Trak Light features modular units which snap-in at the pick face. The EASYPICK Trak Light system...

Ergonomic chairs.
January 1, 2002... Lyon Workspace Products recently introduced a new line of ergonomic chairs for industrial and utility applications. Performance Plus Seating is specifically designed to provide users with maximum comfort and support and be durable enough to...

"Manipulator" control unit for air-powered hoists.
January 1, 2002... Harrington Hoists has introduced a Manipulator control unit on its Mini-Cat AH Series of air-powered chain hoists. This new Manipulator control feature is ideal for the repetitive working practices of assembly lines and workstations throughout...

Stainless steel lift.
January 1, 2002... Designed for areas where FDA (Food and Drug Administration) standards must be maintained, this stainless steel personnel lift allows operators to position themselves for safe, optimal performance of their work tasks. This particular lift is...

Compact palletizer.
January 1, 2002... Top Tier's new palletizer incorporates existing and new patent applied for technologies. The resulting palletizer is smaller, less expensive and has higher case rates than previous designs. New features include Touch Screen controls, enhanced...

Automated molding system.
January 1, 2002... lnstapak ROI automated molding system creates custom foam cushions using automation that reduces labor costs, minimizes storage requirements and provides a high level of package protection. By working in conjunction with the SpeedyPacker...

Wide Span shelving.
January 1, 2002... Penco's Wide Span shelving provides versatility for storing wide, bulky loads. It bridges the storage gap between conventional shelving and pallet rack. Penco Wide Span can be installed in a variety of configurations, ranging from a single unit...

"Gator Grip" drum grab.
January 1, 2002... Wesco's Gator Grip drum grab features an exclusive, innovative design -- Auto Grip Lock (patent pending) -- that automatically locks the grip jaws closed over the drum rim and maintains a positive lock throughout drum transport, even over rough...

Label/bar code printers.
January 1, 2002... Fernqvist has introduced the I-4406 and I-4604 label/bar code printers by Datamax. These two new additions to the I series of 4" thermal printers offer full capability, in printing high-resolution labels. Both printers print a 406 dpi and 600...

Lifting equipment.
January 1, 2002... VacuHoist, manufactured by Ergonomic Handling Systems, has a system to safely lift, stack or position boxes while preventing back injuries. Single hand controls allow the operator to easily move and position boxes. A test facility and demo...

Forklift Cylinder Handler.
January 1, 2002... The new, all-aluminum, lightweight and compact Forklift Cylinder Handler adds easier handling to the innovations of the original unit. The Forklift Cylinder Handler facilitates sound ergonomic lifting of even the heaviest LP motor fuel tanks....

Pallet Rack-Guard protects against load spillage.
January 1, 2002... Cargotainer Rack-Guard protects pallet loads from accidental spillage, slippage or dislodgement while being stored or retrieved from rack bays. Used in combination with Cargotainer rack decking, they provide a safe, secure system for warehouse...

Continuous bulk weigher.
January 1, 2002... The 778-CBW from Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. is a compact yet complete control package for continuous weighing of bulk commodities in a shipping or receiving installation. This control package consists of Cardinal's 778 Programmable Weight...

ESD-Safe Wire Shelving/Carts protect sensitive products.
January 1, 2002... ESD-Safe Wire Shelving and Carts add protection to clean rooms and work areas. The shelving units and carts are available in three heights (64", 72" and 84"), four widths (36", 48", 60", and 72") and two depths (18" and 24") With a weight...

Drum Access Stands.
January 1, 2002... Drum Access Stands from T&S Equipment Company are designed for use with 30 or 55-gallon plastic, steel or fiber drums. These stands feature a special understructure that allows for transporting of drums with either a pallet truck or forklift....

Counterbalanced Stacker.
January 1, 2002... The BGL Series Counterbalanced Stacker handles loads up to 4000 lbs. and lift heights up to 172". The BGL is an ideal machine for just-in-time distribution and manufacturing operations, loading dock and warehouse use. Safe and easy to maneuver,...

Shrink Packaging System.
January 1, 2002... Model 101SF Shrink Packaging System includes a Rennco Vertical L-Bar Sealer and Shrink Tunnel. This system automatically packages products at speeds of up to 40 packages per minute, depending on the product. It produces bag sizes from 2" x 2"...

Low-level casters.
January 1, 2002... The new 2SL Series casters from The Revvo Caster Company, Inc. feature black nylon wheels. A low-level, twin-wheel caster, the 2SL is designed for a variety of OEM and material handling applications where a caster is required for moving...

Lift truck safety device.
January 1, 2002... Shockswitch ID is the name of an instrument from Shockwatch that is offered as a management aid in enhancing compliance with the new OSHA standards 1910 178(1). The device, available as a dealer installed accessory on some new lift trucks, or...

Walkie stackers.
January 1, 2002... Crown Series W heavy-duty walkie stackers are available in 3000 and 4000 lb. capacities. With lifting heights to 154", the Crown Series W can meet specific application requirements. The power to provide the lift comes from the 24-volt...

Network-ready PC.
January 1, 2002... The STH 15 SuperTrim PC is a complete panel-mount or desk-mount computer system that is only 4.75" thick. It features several high-speed network I/O ports, a touchscreen and two expansion slots for communications, control or data collection...

Ultra Low truck scale.
January 1, 2002... B-TEK's new Ultra Low truck scale features an innovative design that provides maximum weighbridge strength in a scale that is 11-1/2" high. The Ultra Low has been used as a replacement scale and in new applications requiring the lowest possible...

Miniature linear guide rails.
January 1, 2002... Mini-Plane Rail is a miniature monorail that features self-lubricating bearing materials FrelonGOLD and FrelonJ. The Mini-Plane Rail is available in two classes. The "Precision Grade" carriage features the bearing material FrelonGOLD, which...

Bulk Bag Conditioning System.
January 1, 2002... Bulk Bag Conditioning System hydraulically compresses bulk bags to break up material that has hardened or developed lumps during transit and/or storage. Equipment can be custom engineered to accommodate specific application requirements....

Collapsible containers.
January 1, 2002... Line of collapsible containers is designed to replace corrugated boxes for transport and disposal of hazardous waste. The Waste Away Container features triple-walled corrugated stiffeners to allow for easy double stacking and a 6.0 mil liner....

Storage solutions.
January 1, 2002... 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 costly forklift damage. United Steel Products Company, P.O. Box...

Forklift ideal for heavy lifting.
January 1, 2002... Yale's GP-DB/EB, is a diesel-powered pneumatic tire forklift designed to move loads of 17,000 to 36,000 lbs. The big truck is ideal for lifting heavy products such as wood, metal, concrete and other heavy loads. The new full tilting, enclosed...

Hand pallet truck.
January 1, 2002... Gillis offers heavy-duty, 5500-lb. capacity hand pallet trucks with 6" wide forks and welded steel entry glides. An articulating axle ensures load stability over uneven surfaces or debris. The self-contained hydraulic pump system has an...

Topview computer cabinet.
January 1, 2002... This rugged computer cabinet measures 26" wide x 24" deep x 72" high and is constructed from 12-gauge steel. Its new feature is the retractable keyboard drawer. The cabinet allows users to lockup all the computer accessories at the end of the...

www.landoll.com/mathan.htm.
January 1, 2002... Visit Landoll's site for photos and specs of its narrow aisle Bendi Series III and PivotMast II Forklifts. The Bendi has 180-degree front-wheel steering and operates in 78" aisles. The PivotMast maneuvers in 56" aisles. Both models handle...

Tri-Sided Roly Safety Gate.
January 1, 2002... Tri-Sided Roly Safety Gate from Mezzanine Safeti-Gates 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...

Label holder system.
January 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...

MasterMover handles rolling loads.
January 1, 2002... Nu*Star's 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 issues and low maintenance. The MasterMover...

High-speed door.
January 1, 2002... The Nergeco Group has introduced the Compositek Advantage door to the United States market. Ideal in applications where sanitary conditions are required, the highspeed door is made of a composite material that never requires painting and will...

Ergonomic workstation components.
January 1, 2002... Combine Lyon Workbenches and Workstations, such as the modular drawer workstation pictured here, with Lyon's new line of Sky-Wal II components to create ergonomic workstations tailored to your specific requirements. Lyon Workspace Products,...

Shelf Converter Drawer System.
January 1, 2002... Lista's 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...

"Super D" plastic pallet.
January 1, 2002... PDQ's long life 40 x 48 "Super D" plastic pallet is nestable to facilitate the return of empty pallets in a closed loop. With a 30-year history of problem solving, the 40 x 48 "Super D" remains the standard of the industry for a nine-leg...

Double drum winches.
January 1, 2002... Jeamar is now offering a series of double drum winches in a variety of configurations. The model shown has a line pull of 22,000 lbs. with a variable line speed of up to 40 fpm. A level jaw clutch with a remote control is an integral part of...

Electric High Lift.
January 1, 2002... The "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...

Over and under work station.
January 1, 2002... 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...

Industrial products.
January 1, 2002... C&H Distributors' September-December Buyers Guide Catalog contains 628 pages of industrial products. This full color catalog makes product selection fast and easy by grouping products under ten categories including cabinets and lockers,...

Storage and Handling Systems.
January 1, 2002... Base Manufacturing provides innovative storage solutions to meet the needs of every industry. With a complete line of powder-coated, roll-formed and structural products, BASERACK is the answer. "Quick Ship" Teardrop and Keystone Style are ready...

Easy Movers (www.easymover.net).
January 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,...

Straight and Tapered Rollers.
January 1, 2002... J Richard Industries' Ready-Roll Straight and Tapered Rollers are both 1.9" straight and 2.5" tapered. The lengths available will fit between 15 to 27" frame widths. All are 7/16" spring loaded hex shaft rollers with the option of...

Rack and conveyor guard netting.
January 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...

Lift truck attachments.
January 1, 2002... Bolzoni has introduced a new full line price and product guide featuring the latest developments in lift truck attachments. Bolzoni offers a complete line of lift truck attachments including sideshifters, fork positioners, bale clamps, carton...

TKF builds 6,000-lb. Capacity continuous vertical conveyors for mexican manufacturing facility. (Technology At Work: www.mhpn.com).
January 1, 2002... TKF, Inc. recently designed and built six Model 180 Continuous Vertical Conveyor Systems, each with a capacity of 6,000 lbs. 50 percent larger than any system TKF has manufactured before. Designated the Model 180 because it utilizes RC 180...

Anti-Static Bags.
January 1, 2002... Associated Bag Company now offers Hefty Slide-Rite anti-static utility bags. Reusable, side sealed anti-static bags feature a slider zipper that is easy to open and close, even with gloves on. The slider zipper ensures a secure seal that keeps...

Heavy-Duty printer.
January 1, 2002... The PrintMaster 850 is a narrow format dot matrix printer designed for heavy workloads. At speeds up to 530 cps, the PrintMaster 850 is ideal for printing at counters and other work areas where space is at a premium. With a footprint of only...

Material Platform Hoist.
January 1, 2002... Hi-Tech Hoist Corporation has introduced the MR-3003 Material Platform Hoist. The safe solution for job site material handling, this hoist has the ability to easily move material loads of up to 3000 lbs. The platform carriage is spacious...

Walkie Straddle Stackers.
January 1, 2002... Model EJB 25/35, heavy-duty walkie straddle stackers from Multiton MIC Corporation feature regenerative braking to provide long service life in numerous material handling operations. The EJB 25 and EJB 35 Straddle Stackers feature a...

Conductor Bar Transfer Funnels.
January 1, 2002... Electromotive Systems has introduced Electrobar Elite Conductor Bar Transfer Funnels and Curved Line Elements. Transfer Funnels provide safe transfer of collector trolleys between mechanically discontinuous line elements. Short or long funnels...

Tool chests feature drawer securing system.
January 1, 2002... Magnum MG5610 10-drawer chest (in photo) and MG5612 12-drawer tool cart feature the Posi-Latch drawer securing system that is designed to keep drawers closed during moving. The rugged Magnum tool chest is designed with industrial quality gas...

Cooling Hopper.
January 1, 2002... Remcon Plastics has designed a special Cooling Hopper with an integrated air circulation system that allows customers in the food processing industry to cool their products down for packaging more quickly, and drastically reduce work-in-process...

Proximity sensors.
January 1, 2002... NF-Series non-ferrous barrel style proximity sensors from TURCK, Inc. are used in applications where a nonferrous target needs to be sensed, but a ferrous material is also present and needs to be ignored. These sensors detect aluminum, copper...

Wireless supply chain visibility solutions.
January 1, 2002... WhereNet Corporation designs, builds and markets wireless supply chain visibility solutions for locating, tracking, and managing supply chain resources. WhereNet systems seamlessly connect a company's resources to its information systems, in...

Inventory management and control software.
January 1, 2002... Parts kitting can help companies increase operating efficiencies through more effective management of component parts. Kitting is the storage and retrieval of multiple stock-keeping (SJUs) to create a new part in assembly operations. Kitting...

Order Processing Software.
January 1, 2002... FKI Logistex Real Time Solutions' EASYpick Order Processing Software (OPS) Version 2.1 increases order processing efficiency in distribution centers and warehouses. EASYpick OPS integrates and optimizes multiple picking technologies (RF...

Integrated multi-vendor networking solution.
January 1, 2002... Increasingly, manufacturers are now looking to create an integrated solution by networking product marking and coding equipment with bagging/wrapping machines, weigh scales, laser readers and other devices, for easier automation, consistent...

Industrial Container.
January 1, 2002... Steel King's WorkingTainer doubles as a dispensing unit and storage container and operates as a parts flow dispenser. The dual-task container is designed to increase the efficiency of parts flow by reducing material movement and allowing work...

Acoustic Wedge Foam Panel.
January 1, 2002... Acoustic Wedge Foam Panel is designed to absorb up to 80% of all unwanted sound reflection, significantly cut overall decibel levels and keep industrial noise under 85 dBa. These 2' x 4' panels are available in a variety of thicknesses and can...