Material Handling Product News articles from January 2006

Material Handling Product News archives from January 2006

Semi-Automatic Palletizer.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
January 1, 2006... The NO-LIFT Semi-Automatic Palletizer is designed to reduce worker fatigue and eliminate potential injury from lifting and stacking boxes onto shipping pallets. Perfect for low-volume packaging and handling operations the NO-LIFT not only...

Industrial rider sweeper/scrubber.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
January 1, 2006... The 5550 Rider Operated Sweeper/Scrubber is highly maneuverable, capable of making a U-turn in a 10-foot aisle. The 55-inch sweep path and 50-inch scrub path ensure maximum productivity. A swing squeegee system tracks the scrub path to control...

Three-wheel electric lift trucks.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
January 1, 2006... Nissan Forklift has introduced its next generation of 3-wheel electric lift trucks--the TX Platinum Series. Available in 3,000, 3,500 and 4,000 lb. capacity models, the TX Series has been completely redesigned and features a 100% AC-powered...

Portable scale.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
January 1, 2006... Weighing less than 100 lbs. and featuring built-in handles and wheels, Cardinal's Run-A-Weigh portable scale is easy to lift and roll to a variety of different locations. Designed for weighing "on-the-move," this scale features a digital weight...

Orderpicker requires low maintenance.(SPOTLIGHT ON Lift Trucks)
January 1, 2006... The 5000 Series orderpicker from The Raymond Corporation features the exclusive ACR System. This system, which delivers fewer battery changes and lower maintenance costs, is offered on most of the orderpickers. Variable lift/lower, an ergonomic...

Internal combustion cushion tire lift truck.(SPOTLIGHT ON Lift Trucks)
January 1, 2006... The 7-Series cushion tire truck has a capacity of 5,000 lbs. and offers a 4Y gasoline engine for enhanced fuel economy with minimum maintenance and low noise levels. Its tight-turning radius increases maneuverability in small areas. The...

Lift truck line.(SPOTLIGHT ON Lift Trucks)
January 1, 2006... Hyster offers the S30-40FTS Fortis line of lift tracks. With capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 lbs., the lift tracks feature low cost of operations. Reduced cost of operations results from matching the right engine with the proper transmission for...

Galvanized walkie pallet truck.(SPOTLIGHT ON Lift Trucks)
January 1, 2006... The MPW-050-W walkie pallet truck, complete with Yale's Heavy Corrosion/Wash Down Package, offers an EPA- and FDA-friendly option for warehousing and refrigerated food applications. With Yale's galvanization process, the MPW is better able to...

Vacuum lifter handlebar.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Anver's Adjustable Handlebar is a new standard feature on their mid-size vacuum lifters that extends from 32 to 48 inches. The Adjustable Handlebar provides additional leverage for operators and allows them to stand away from the load for...

Stainless steel servo motor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The Allen-Bradley MP Series stainless steel servo (MPS) motor from Rockwell Automation is designed for full washdown capabilities. Government regulations in industries such as food and beverage specify definitions for "safe" materials that can...

Flush-mount turntable lift.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... With a turntable that is essentially flush with the top platform, the Flush-Mount Turntable Lift can be lowered as close to the floor as a lift without a turntable, or when pit-mounted, can bring the turntable to actual floor level. Because the...

Densify and harden concrete floors.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... LIQUI-HARD concrete densifier and chemical hardener compound is a ready-to-use, colorless liquid, consisting of active chemicals that deeply penetrate the surface or concrete. It is designed to produce hardened, dust-proofed and improved...

Carousel and VLM totes.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
January 1, 2006... Flexcon has introduced a complete line of totes designed to work with all the sizes and styles of carousels and Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs). Over 200 standard sizes are available to maximize the cube of virtually all the bins, carriers, trays...

Fork attachment.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
January 1, 2006... Creative Storage Systems offers a fork attachment that converts a standard four-inch forklift to a versatile piece of equipment that can handle slip sheets and pallets. This fork attachment provides a solution for warehouses that utilize a mix...

Automatic Guided Cart.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
January 1, 2006... Jervis B. Webb Company has introduced the SmartCart Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) technology, a cost-effective solution to integrating a manufacturing facility while improving the overall production process. With a 4,000-lb. towing capacity,...

AGV designed for palletizing.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
January 1, 2006... QComp Technologies, Inc. has introduced an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) designed for palletizing applications. Under a licensing agreement with Danaher Motion Saro, QComp utilizes Danaher software and hardware in its laser-guided AGV. By...

Intermediate Package Checkweigher.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
January 1, 2006... The 4693i Intermediate Package Checkweigher from Thompson Scale provides highly accurate weighments for a variety of industries. It weighs products from 0.5 kg to 50 kg with conveyor speeds in excess of 250 feet per minute and offers production...

Lockable enclosure protects employees.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
January 1, 2006... The McGill LOCKBOX lockable enclosure fits over and secures the plug of virtually any cord-connected device, which allows personnel to work safely on electrical equipment without the fear of unexpected or unauthorized start-up. The LOCKBOX is...

Motorized walkie lift truck.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Hyster has introduced the W50Z series motorized walkie, low lift pallet truck. The W50Z series is ideal for the food and beverage industry. With a capacity of 5,000 lbs., this lift truck is designed to withstand highly corrosive environments....

Label holder.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Aigner Index offers a new solution for labeling wire shelving with mats. The "Max" product features all the same properties as the conventional Wire*Rac label holder, but it is engineered to retrofit major manufacturers' "High Moisture...

Laser sensors.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Banner Engineering's WORLD-BEAM QS18LD Laser Diffuse and QS18LLP Laser Retroreflective sensors deliver high-performance sensing with visible Class 1 lasers, lightly collimated sensing beams and extended sensing ranges. Both models use Banner's...

Wet/damp fluorescent fixture.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The UL-Rated wet/damp fluorescent fixture, designated the 376 Series, is an alternative to traditionally styled weatherproof enclosures and carries IP55 or IP65 ratings. The UL-rated fixture is designed for used in a variety of areas where...

Sanitary conveyors.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Dorner has reduced delivery time on its AquaPruf 7400 Series mainline conveyors from 15 to 10 days from time of order. All AquaPruf 7400 Series sanitary conveyors are manufactured on a built-to-order basis--meaning work on the conveyor system...

Spiral wrap.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Heli-Tube Spiral Wrap is a plastic cable and wire wrap that fully complies with RoHS, a directive passed by the European Union to ban electrical and electronics equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent...

Indoor/outdoor reach truck.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Jungheinrich offers the ETV C20, an electric reach truck designed to stack and retrieve merchandise stored at high lift heights and in confined spaces. The reach truck is ideal for moving pallets and continuous racking on single or multiple...

Universal bar code reader performs number of functions.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The MAH200 universal bar code reader from Pepper+Fuchs automatically discriminates between all major 2-D matrix and linear bar code symbologies. The readers incorporate a dual path optical system, a 1.3 million pixel CMOS sensor and a 400 MHz...

Hydraulic bulk bag conditioning system.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Custom designed Material Master Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioning Systems with integrated rotary lift table are available from Material Transfer. The system shown accepts two stacked bulk bags loaded via forklift and individually conditions both....

Digital Counting Scale easy to move.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The portable Alliance/OHAUS EC Series Digital Counting Scale features a sealed keypad and three-window backlit LCD that displays weight, average piece weight (APW) and count. Providing pre-set tare and dedicated tare and sample keys for common...

Pallet Truck Scale.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
January 1, 2006... The METTLER TOLEDO Xpress Economy Pallet Truck Scale is a mobile battery operated unit available in two different fork widths. The durable Pallet Truck Scale line offers an onboard weighing system with a six-digit, high contrast LCD indicator...

Hand pallet truck.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
January 1, 2006... A low-profile, lightweight hand pallet truck that offers a five-year warranty and maintenance-free operation is available from Multiton MIC Corporation. The durable TM55 hand pallet truck features a patented Fast-Lift pump that provides quick...

Air/hydraulic forklift jack.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
January 1, 2006... Gray has introduced the four-ton air/hydraulic forklift jack, which eliminates manual pumping by allowing air to do the lifting. The Model FLJ-400C A/H forklift jack features a low clearance design with a 2-1/4 inch starting height combined...

Multi-purpose stand.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
January 1, 2006... The multi-purpose stand allows employees to have a multitude of accessories close at hand--from the simplest tools to a computer. Stationary stands are 36, 54 and 84 inches high and mobile stands are 36 and 54 inches high. A wide variety of...

Low profile shop stool.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
January 1, 2006... Lyon Workspace Products has introduced a roll-around, low profile shop stool that eliminates squatting or kneeling in a wide variety of maintenance and service applications. Features include a heavy-duty frame with one-inch deep tool tray and a...

Cold storage door.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Rite-Hite Doors offers the BARRIER Glider, a thermal air sealing, impactable high-speed cold storage door for refrigerated warehouses, food manufacturing/processing plants and grocery distribution centers. The BARRIER Glider's patented Thermal...

Collapsible containers designed for dunnage storage.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Two specially designed ROPAK containers from LINPAC Materials Handling feature internal storage space for dunnage or trays during return shipments. The ROPAK 40423 has a 40 x 48 inch footprint and is 42.3 inches tall when open. When collapsed,...

Vacuum dike.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The PIG SPILLBLOCKER Vacuum Dike is designed for the capture and containment of spills and liquids. Constructed of non-absorbent polyurethane, it attaches to a wet vacuum to create a floor-hugging barrier that contains liquids and speeds up...

Multi-drawer cabinet features 100 drawer sizes.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... This multi-drawer cabinet features a full-width ergonomic handle, a choice of 100 drawer sizes, 12 colors and different drawer banks. A variety of drawer accessories are also available. The cabinet, which can be moved by a lift truck or pallet...

Conveyors.(SAFETY TIPS)
January 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over SO workplace fatalities a year where conveyors are the primary source of injury. Workplace injuries account for nearly 25% of all workers' compensation claims and up to 35% of...

Electric chain hoists high lifting speeds.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The ED single phase electric chain hoist line now includes two 1/2 ton models: the single speed ED1050S and dual speed ED1050DS. Compact ED hoists can be easily installed and offer high lifting speeds. The dual speed model includes a low speed...

Voice recognition engine incorporated into order fulfillment system.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... FKI Logistex has incorporated the Voxware Integrated Speech Recognition Engine (VISE) into its EASYpick Voice order fulfillment system. EASYpick Voice complements the full line of EASYpick pick-to-light and EASYput put-to-light technologies...

Get active: while passive RFID tags have yet to deliver an ROI in retail distribution, active tags used in manufacturing and distribution closed loops have been a good investment.(TECHNOLOGY UPDATE)
January 1, 2006... RFID is a lot like exercise. To get the most out of both, you need to be active. What does that mean? Thanks to Wal-Mart, consultants, vendors and the business press have focused their resources on supply chain solutions using low-cost,...

RFID label printer.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Medium-duty RFID label printer with RFID Generation 2 capabilities is now available from Avery Dennison Printer Systems. The product, called the AVERY DENNISON AP 5.4 RFID Printer, enables companies to meet stringent RFID labeling requirements...

Case erector.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The CE 151 case erector has been upgraded. The machine is now called the CE 451. Capable of erecting up to 45 cases per minute, the CE 451 retains its original compact design, handles multiple case sizes and features quick case changeover...

Rolling recycling cart.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The Poly-Trux 50P-16 recycling cart is available with an optional locking security lid and slotted paper dividers to promote mail security after scanning in digital mail centers to separate paper grades at the source for recycling. The cart...

Optical distance measurement sensor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The elector PMD laser sensor provides non-contact distance measurement with a 10-meter sensing range. Contained in a compact metal housing that measures only 42mm x 42mm, the sensor mounts in applications with limited space. The sensor's large...

Swivel lock provides easy access.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... A vertical swivel lock on heavy-duty casters is mounted at a 90-degree angle to the top plate providing much easier access to the operator. The new design reduces the amount of bending required by the operator. The swivel lock provides...

Safety gate prevents falls from mezzanines.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The Protect-O-Gate eliminates the potential for falls and other accidents associated with mezzanine staging areas. Ergonomically designed, pivoting operation prevents worker access to the mezzanine ledge when material is being loaded or...

Gantry solution.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Bosch Rexroth offers a complete and scalable gantry solution for handling applications. IndraMotion for Handling includes all the necessary hardware and software components with predefined motion function blocks to run pick-and-place and...

AS-Interface Safety at Work Module.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The SB-INT-01 AS-Interface Safety at Work Module is IP67 protected and equipped with two safety-rated solid-state inputs, making it an ideal solution when interfacing safety light curtains and safety laser scanners onto an AS-I bus. It is also...

Belt cutters offer improved safety design features.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Flexco has upgraded two of its belt cutters which provide safe, accurate square cuts for belts with thicknesses up to one-inch. Both the 840 Series Belt Cutter and Clipper 845LD Belt Cutter feature improved safety design features that protect...

Conveyor retrofit solution receives patent.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The Safe Operator Crossing (SOC) has been protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,929,114. The SOC is an economical, easy-retrofit solution that offers a smooth walking surface. The "Drop-In" design easily retrofits into any center belt-driven roller...

Workstations.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... T-slotted extrusions provide the adjustability to make one work area ergonomically correct for several operators and they can be easily redesigned as processes and procedures change. Standard components like tool hangers, storage bins, swing...

RFID smart label printer-applicator.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The Model 5200rfid smart label printer-applicator is a system that prints, encodes, verifies and applies pressure-sensitive radio frequency identification (RFID) labels. In addition, if the operability of any RFID smart label is unable to be...

Variable height workstation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... The 2000 Series Variable Height Vibration Isolation Workstation allows the user to raise or lower the tabletop to accommodate the work being performed. A simple switch initiates a smooth, quiet transition to any tabletop height from 24 to 36...

Dual track precision indexing conveyor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... This conveyor delivers single-track positioning accuracy with dual-track versatility. Open-center design permits in-line operations, while dual tracks allow processing of smaller parts on each belt or large parts across both belts. Available in...