Material Handling Product News articles from January 2004

Material Handling Product News archives from January 2004

Storage cabinet.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... Lista has introduced the high-density HyperSpace (HS) Cabinet. The 22-1/2" deep cabinets are designed to provide the maximum in space saving productivity, making item retrieval easier and reducing reach and strain. By extending a full 100% from...

Medium rate sorter.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... Siemens Dematic has introduced the Pivot Arm Sorter, which offers positive, medium rate carton sorting with throughput rates between 30 and 74 cartons per minute depending on conveyor speed and carton size. The sorter is designed with a...

Hose reel.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... "ReelTek" from Reelcraft Industries, Inc. is a hybrid hose reel that incorporates a powder-coated industrial-grade steel base, arm and swivel and a spool constructed of lightweight, engineered composite components. In addition, ReelTek features...

Pallet Unstacker.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... Automated Production Systems Corporation manufactures Pallet Unstackers that are built to discharge or receive pallets on either pallet conveyor for forklift pick up or on floor level for a pallet jack pick up. The system pictured includes two...

Stockpicker family.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... Crown has introduced a family of Stockpickers that allow operators to work at heights up to 30.5'. The 3200 Series Stockpickers offer masts designed for an extra measure of stability and substantial weight where it counts. The Crown Load Path...

Plastic pallets available for international shipments.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... ORBIS Corporation offers an economical 40" x 48" nestable pallet for export and one-way shipping applications. This plastic pallet is a lightweight alternative to wood pallets that do not meet the European Union (EU) and Asian standards and...

Utility carts.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... Waterloo has introduced three new tool storage utility carts. UC100 is the most basic of the new steel carts, standing 32" tall with 27" x 18" shelves and a tubular side handle for easy maneuvering. A step above the UC100, the UC200 features a...

Wheel Series.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... Hamilton has introduced the XC (extra capacity) Wheel Series featuring 70-durometer ether-based polyurethane treads. Available in both its Duralast and Superlast wheels, the new polyurethane compound rolls easier under load and carries 30...

Combination knuckle telescopic boom on Reversible Boom Crane.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... The Reversible Boom Crane (RBC) with Knuckle Boom combination is a versatile piece of handling equipment. The narrow tracks of the self propelled counterweighted crane makes it accessible in very narrow aisles and crowded areas. The...

SK3400[R] flow storage.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Model SK3400 combines space utilization and FIFO inventory control with flexible selectivity options. Product rotation is automatic, reducing double handling of loads. More product can be stored in less space with fewer aisles and fewer...

SK3600[R] Pushback rack.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Save money by storing more product in less space. Pushback rack systems allow you to store up to 90% more product than a selective rack system in the same amount of warehouse space. A Pushback rack system lets you store pallets 2 to 5 deep...

Cantilever Rack system.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Cantilever racks provide an efficient and organized storage solution for oddly-sized materials. Steel King's Cantilever Racks are available in a wide variety of sizes and capacities. All feature bolted arm connections for the strongest and...

Hold n'Fold[R] Containers.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Hold N' Fold Containers combine the resistance of a rigid container, with the convenience of a collapsible. Hold N' Fold Containers collapse to just a fraction of their working height, meaning they use less valuable floor space when stored and...

Steel Guard[R].(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Installing STEEL GUARD can minimize accidents, rack damage and worker injury. STEEL GUARD is the ideal visual and physical barrier for work areas, traffic lanes, racks, shelving, manufacturing equipment and many more. The one of a kind...

Stac-King[R].(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Protect your loads during handling, stacking and shipping with Steel King's Stac-King portable racks. In many situations, Stac-King better material handling solution than standard pallet racking. Stac-King racks act as their own pallet,...

Ergonomic chairs.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... BioFit Engineered Products offers MM Series ergonomic chairs for added back support, greater seating comfort and heavy-duty use in plants and offices. The new MM Series upholstered chairs feature a taller and wider backrest plus a wider and...

Label Printer Applicator for bottom labeling.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... ID Technology Corporation has recently engineered a custom system for printing and applying UPC labels to the bottom of retail cartons, ranging in size from 2.5" to 15". The system utilizes the Model 250 Label Printer Applicator to print and...

Battery Acid Spill Pack.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... New Pig Corporation has introduced the space-saving PIG Battery Acid Spill Pack for quick and easy response to spills of battery acids. Compact, easy to carry and easy to hang, the 16" x 20" Spill Pack contains enough absorbent PIG mats and...

Motorized Roller Conveyor.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Using a motorized roller to power each zone or segment of the conveyor, Ermanco's IntelliROL Motorized Roller Conveyor is truly a modular system that can be completely customized to meet the customer's requirements now, and is easily...

Man-up stacker helps manufacturing facility meet new order demands.(Lift Trucks and Accessories)
January 1, 2004... "Maximizing space utilization in our new manufacturing facility has allowed us to store more raw materials for production lines and reach new production and efficiency goals. The key element is the "production warehouse', a very narrow-aisle...

AGVs transport two pallets at a time.(Spotlight On Automated Guided Vehicles)
January 1, 2004... Four laser guided Odyssey, Model 2UL-4, Bual Roller Deck AGVs recently rolled onto the floor at a major U.S. manufacturer of packaged food products. The AGVs feature a TRACE supervisory control system, utilizing iCon operating software. TRACE...

Laser or wire guided AGV systems.(Spotlight On Automated Guided Vehicles)
January 1, 2004... Amerden provides complete AGV systems with AGV onboard controls, and ready built vehicles from AGV Electronics (AGVE) that are supported for a minimum of 15 years after the installation. The AGV controls have very few parts and wiring...

Intelligent AGV.(Spotlight On Automated Guided Vehicles)
January 1, 2004... ActivMedia Robotics and RMT Robotics have collaborated on an innovative new smart Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) based on ActivMedia Robotics' Control Systems (ARCS). The new Industrial Automation Mobile Robot, to be released in June 2004, will...

Fork style laser-guided vehicle.(Spotlight On Automated Guided Vehicles)
January 1, 2004... Transbotics Corporation recently manufactured a new fork style laser-guided vehicle (LGV), which has both counterbalanced and reach lift capabilities. This LGV utilizes the latest in LaserWay technology for guidance. The vehicle is equipped...

Automatic Guided Carts.(Spotlight On Automated Guided Vehicles)
January 1, 2004... SmartCart Automatic Guided Carts are the newest member of the AGV family of products from Jervis B. Webb. These medium-duty transpokers appeal to a wider range of applications than the traditional more complex, custom-designed AGV. Smart Cart...

Tow vehicle.(Spotlight On Automated Guided Vehicles)
January 1, 2004... Portec Pathfinder has introduced the PFT15 Tow Vehicle, which is designed for material transport in a variety of operations requiring loads up to 15,000 lbs. The PFT 15 consists of a durable chassis with state-of-the-art electronics for years...

Bush lifts steel tariffs.(Manufacturing News)
January 1, 2004... President Bush lifted foreign steel tariffs last month, prompting the European Union to drop their threat of heavy sanctions on U.S. goods. The European Union had threatened to place heavy import duties on products from politically...

Revised data shows increased productivity.(Manufacturing News)
January 1, 2004... The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported revised productivity data for the third quarter of 2003, showing an increased rise in manufacturing productivity. In manufacturing, revised productivity increases in the...

Kerry introduces manufacturing assistance legislation.(Manufacturing News)
January 1, 2004... U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and a Presidential candidate, introduced three manufacturing assistance bills last month. The three bills, the Manufacturing...

OSHA issues inspection fact sheets.(Manufacturing News)
January 1, 2004... Two new fact sheets describing the OSHA inspection process and the Agency's role in investigating occupational deaths are now available. OSHA Inspections lists agency inspection priorities, explains phone/fax investigations, details the...

Intermediate bulk container.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Spec Sheet from Meese Orbitron Dunne Company profiles the company's Unitote, a UN-approved, all-plastic intermediate bulk container developed for the safe, over-the-road transport and on-site dispensing of heavy weight acids, caustics,...

Helical Gear Drives.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... ABM Helical Gear Drives offer 98% drive efficiency per gear set in the most commonly used gear box configurations. Engineered for greatest power output per unit size and weight, the Helical Gear Drives provide high staring torque and precise...

Self-dumping steel hoppers.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Low-Profile 90-Degree Tilt Hoppers feature a powder coat finish end rubber cushioned stop. The row profile design is essential for convenient loading and dumping. Dumping is quick and easy. A cable runs up to the driver and with a simple pull...

Machine vision software.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... ipd, the intelligent products division of Coreco Imaging, Inc. has released Sherlock 6.3, the newest version of the company's Windows-based "point-and-click" software environment that simplifies machine vision application development and...

Slings and Tie Downs.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The newly expanded Caldwell Slings and Tie-Downs catalog contains easy to use information on the slings needed to get the job done. Type 1 through 6 standard web slings, round slings and up to four leg bridle slings are available. Specialty...

Lift and Dump Container Dumper.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Lift and Dump Container Dumper features 304 stainless steel "product zone" construction and is designed to discharge containers 198" above floor level. The MTS Lift & Seal System provides dust-tight seal between container and pour hood and...

Narrow aisle lift truck.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... 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...

Electric Column Lift Manipulator.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Unidex, Inc. has introduced its new Model ECL Series Electric Column Lift Manipulator, a fine-height lifting system with 270[degrees] articulating arms plus end effectors for handling close tolerance work positioning requirements. The ECL...

Stock Selector.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... Big Joe Manufacturing Company has introduced the latest version of the SSCM Stock Selector, designed for maximum efficiency and safety in order picking, Complete maneuverability is available to the operator since all controls are located on the...

LED Rear Combination Lamp.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... The Model 280 LED Rear Combination Lamp has no bulbs to replace, virtually eliminating maintenance costs and downtime. The compact, low profile design is ideal for lift truck applications. The Model 280 is a two-point rear combination lamp that...

Explosion Proof Trucks.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... American Specialty Equipment manufactures customized Gregory Explosion Proof Trucks for pharmaceutical applications. As shown in photo, one of many WREX applications is transporting heavy vats from processing to mixing areas in pharmaceutical...

Conductive and static-protective FIBCs.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Handling dry bulk products in flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) can produce electrostatic discharges, which cause explosions. B.A.G. Corp. has introduced a line of conductive and anti-static bulk bags for use in the electrostatically...

High-speed door.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Protecdor Clean Power Door features an advanced Soft-Edge Safety System that helps protect personnel and products from injury and damage by replacing the hard bottom edge of traditional high-speed doors with a soft, impactable design. This...

2200 Series conveyors enhanced.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... 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 thruhex-bored pulleys. There are several advantages to using the gang drive...

Precision Bearing Cast-iron Wheel.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... V-Groove Precision Bearing Cast-Iron Wheel provides ease of movement when towing heavy loads along inverted angle iron rail tracks used in the construction of manufactured homes, general construction and in processing and manufacturing plants....

Fully assembled building units.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Fully assembled buildings from Porta-King Systems are highly adaptable to in-plant environments. Delivered fully assembled as stand-alone units or in components ready for immediate erection, these buildings are designed to provide instant work...

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Wildeck's line of WilLift Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC's) provides a cost-effective and safe means of moving materials (only) between different elevations. The product line includes both hydraulic and electromechanical units designed...

Alternating-tread stairs.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Lapeyre Stair manufactures alternating-tread stairs that reduce the risk of injury, improve labor productivity and conserve expensive floor space. The alternating-tread design allows for comfortable carrying of objects and face-forward descent....

Plank Lifters.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Anver WP-Series Wood Plank Lifters can be equipped with two or four durable foam seal vacuum pads that adjust along a frame and are sized with adequate suction flow to handle the cracks, crevices and knots in wood. Featuring remote power...

Custom plastic trays.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Custom Trays are vacuum formed and can include features such as cavities in almost any size and shape for holding parts, locating holes for robotic arms, engravings, matching covers, and snap or clamshell closures. Designed to protect fragile...

PepsiCo to close Kentucky plant.(Manufacturing Update)
January 1, 2004... Chicago-based PepsiCo, the world's second-largest soft-drink manufacturer, has announced that it will eliminate approximately 750 jobs and close a Frito-Lay plant in Louisville, KY, as part of a reorganization plan. PepsiCo plans to separate...

Agfa opens manufacturing plant in China.(Manufacturing Update)
January 1, 2004... Agfa has recently opened a manufacturing facility in Wuxi, China. The Wuxi plant will produce Agfa's portfolio of digital and analog plates to meet Asia's increasing demands for quality printing technology. The new facility is the most recent...

China oks DaimlerChrysler van production venture.(Manufacturing Update)
January 1, 2004... DaimlerChrysler AG stated that the Chinese government has cleared its van production joint venture with two partners, approving a plan under which 40,000 vehicles a year will be produced in China starting in 2005. The joint venture with China...

Tyson Foods, Otis Elevator to close plants.(Manufacturing Update)
January 1, 2004... Tyson foods has announced the closing of two meat-processing plants, while Otis Elevator also announced impending layoffs. Arkansas-based Tyson Foods indicated that it would close two plants in New Hampshire and Maine, affecting about 720...

Trade Shows 2004.(Manufacturing Update)(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... National Mfg. Week Date: February 23-26 Location: Chicago, IL manufacturingweek.com NA2004 Date: March 29-April 1 Location: Cleveland, OH www.na2004.org The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum Date: May...

Cantilever Racks.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Value-Line of Cantilever Racks includes five models, with capacities from 3000 to 25,000 lbs. per column and column heights up to 20'. Cantilevers accommodate any long or flat materials: aluminum sheets, autos, bars, conduit, drywall,...

Molded impact traffic door.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Quantum door offers an excellent means for safely expediting material flow and personnel movement in retail, commercial and industrial facilities. The bump-open, self-closing door combines advanced panel design and construction with...

Paper roll handler.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The SPIDER is a paper roll handling device that ensures that paper rolls are in complete roundness before the roll is positioned on a high-speed, web fed printing press, thus eliminating the need to stop the press and return the damaged roll....

Medium-duty pallet.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Buckhorn has added a 32" x 30" medium-duty pallet to their wide selection of plastic pallets. The 32" x 30" pallet incorporates a 3000 lb. dynamic load capacity with a top cap and optional seatbelts to secure dense, compact loads. Ideal for...

Storage Solutions.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... A 180-page general catalog from Lyon features "Safe, Secure Storage Solutions" involving nine major product categories, including safety and ergonomic products, workspace furniture, storage cabinets, shelving, storage rack, modular drawer...

Hand held computer.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed for one-handed operation, the JETT*ce hand held computer features a Microsoft Windows CE. NET operating system, an Intel Xscale Technology processor, sunlight readable display with optional touch screen technology and a variety of...

All-terrain pallet truck.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... All-terrain pallet truck is designed to travel over rough ground and uneven surfaces. The unit holds a capacity of 2000 lbs. at 12" and 1500 lbs. at 24". Adjustable forks are available from 9-1/2" to 26". The fork size is 4" wide x 32" long,...

Self-propelled scissor lifts.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Upgraded Genie GS-1530 and GS-1930 self-propelled scissor lifts feature a lighter weight and larger, more powerful drive motors for increased drive performance and efficiency. Maneuvering in close or tight quarters is accomplished with a more...

Forklift ideal for heavy lifting.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... Yale's GP-DB/EB is a diesel-powered pneumatic tire forklift designed to move loads of 17,000 to 36,000 lbs. The ergonomically designed big truck is ideal for lifting heavy products such as wood, metal, concrete and other heavy leads. Yale...

Battery charge/maintenance system.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... RediPulse Charge/ Maintenance System is ideal for all types of vehicles and equipment stored indoors or in areas without access to sunlight. Powered by a specially designee 110-volt AC adapter, it helps make batteries stronger so they work...

Gator Grip drum grab.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... Economy Gator Grip is priced at less than half the cost of heavy-duty Gator Grip models. Two Economy Gator Grip models are available: Single Drum Fork Mount (1000 lb. capacity) and Dual Drum Fork Mount (2000 lb. capacity). Wesco's Auto Grip...

Reach Trucks.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Brochure details Crown's RR 5200 and 5200S Series Reach Trucks. Features like the Work Relief Center and MultiTask Control Handle significantly increase narrow-aisle productivity. On both the RR 5200 and RR 5200S, a side-stance design and...

Industrial container products.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The BASCO Container Products Catalog 2M features over 4000 containers, container handling/dispensing equipment items, container spill response products and container components. The catalog is organized in product sections as follows: Drum...

Lifting magnet guide.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Eriez' "How to Choose & Use Lifting Magnets" is an Ask Orange educational booklet designed to improve understanding and simplify specifying of all types of lift magnets. This 20-page "how to" manual covers a wide range of factors influencing...

Fan-Fold Paper Cart.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Fan-Fold Paper Cart acts as a high-volume storage and dispensing unit for Ranpak's FillPak packaging system. Designed for high-speed, high-volume applications, FillPak is an extremely Ill fast voidfill system. The system uses fan-fold,...

Static eliminators and conveying products.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... EXAIR's 20th Anniversary Catalog is a technical guide offering solutions to common industrial conveying, blowoff, cooling, drying, cleaning and static electricity problems. It has been expanded to 112 pages to include the Super Ion Air Knife...

Laser scan bar code reader.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... BL-600 Series weighs only 115 g and operates at 500 scans/sec. Using Keyence's polygon mirror scanning technology, the BL-600 reads bars as thin as 0.125 mm. It operates at distances of up to 330 mm (12.9"). A built-in 5-bar reading efficiency...

Material handling and storage products.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Buyer's Guide 2003 from Modern Equipment Company, Inc. (MECO OMAHA) introduces many new products including the Series 3000 Cantilever Rack, Series 90 Self Dumping Hoppers and Aluminum Cylinder Storage Cabinets. Numerous products, weights and...

Manual lift tables.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Advance Lifts, Inc. has introduced the Advantage line of manually operated scissor lift tables. These ergonomic work positioners are ideal for maintaining work at a convenient height and for moving loads from one work station to another. The...

Power lift stacker.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... Multiton's Model SM15/20, a remodeled power lift stacker, is ideally suited for light-duty applications that require lift but not power drive. The highly maneuverable SM15/20 is available with either a single mast for 62" lift or a telescope...

Fork positioners.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... Most material handling applications are easily accommodated with Brudi Bolzoni Auramo fork positioners. One of the most popular fork positioners is the all-new FK compact model. The compact design does not compromise the original visibility and...

Forklift carrier.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
January 1, 2004... Morse Forklift Carrier lets a fork truck operator transport, tilt and drain fully loaded drums from the safety of the operator's seat. This 800 lb. capacity manually operated carrier has an alloy chain tightener with a positive engaging dual...

www.muratec-usa.com.(2004 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Murata Automated Systems facilitates the transition from labor intensive factory and warehousing operations to leading edge automated material handling and information control systems. Operating since 1962, Murata's totally integrated series of...

www.chdist.com.(2004 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... C&H Distributors, Inc. is a leading business to business industrial supply distributor with five strategically located warehouses throughout the United States. C&H continually maintains one of the most complete inventories of brand name...

www.akro-mils.com.(2004 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Akro-Mils offers an extensive line of storage products and material handling transport products for industry. To see all that Akro-Mils can do for you, check the scroll boxes and keyword searches. Need a distributor? Just enter your zip code....

www.advancelifts.com.(2004 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... For over 25 years, companies have relied on Advance Lifts for high quality Work Positioners, Packaging Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Maintenance Equipment and Dock Equipment available for industrial applications. Loading Dock Equipment...

www.southworthproducts.com.(2004 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Southworth Products Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of vertical lifting and positioning equipment, has launched its comprehensive and informative new web site. www.southworthproducts.com provides browsers with a vast...

www.steelking.com.(2004 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Since 1970, Steel King Industries has earned a national reputation for manufacturing an extensive variety of non-powered material handling solutions. From high-density storage to 100% selective storage to custom racks and containers, Steel King...

www.spantechllc.com.(2004 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Span Tech, LLC produces The Designer System family of continuous plastic chain curving conveyors. The Designer System is a truly modular conveyor capable of horizontal and vertical bends within one chain design. These systems are used in food...