Material Handling Product News articles from July 2001

Material Handling Product News archives from July 2001

Forklifts Utilize Clean Air Engine Technology.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... "Nissan is proud to have taken the leadership position in clean air engine technology for the industrial marketplace," says Chuck Leone, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Nissan Forklift Corporation, North America. "Nissan was the first...

Containers Maximize Over Road Shipping Space.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Meese Orbitron Dunne Company has introduced its Ship Shape family of containers that cube out trucks to promote efficiencies in shipping and storage. The rotomolded plastic containers stack two to three high and two across during road...

Load Inverter.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The West Bend Equipment Division of Bushman Equipment, Inc. has introduced a load inverter, custom designed for quick and efficient inversion of sheet stacks that are brought to the workstation by a conveyor system. The model IB-1500 Load...

Electronic Wheel Chock.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The "Smart Chock" is an electronic wheel chock safety system designed to enhance safety for loading dock operations and to help industries comply with OSHA regulations. The new product, developed by DL Manufacturing, keeps both drivers and dock...

Drum Lifts.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Wesco's E-Z Drum Lifts provide an ideal means of lifting 30- and 55-gallon steel drums using a forklift or overhead crane. The E-Z Drum Lift features a maximum capacity of 1000 lbs. while weighing less than 2 lbs. itself. Two models are...

Industrial Products.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Dozier's new May-August Buyers Guide Catalog contains 220 pages of industrial products. The catalog features seven major product categories including cabinets and lockers, shelving and racks, material storage, material handling, shop equipment,...

Pushback Rack Systems.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Lo-Pro Pushback System provides superior quality design with numerous advantages that include: 2, 3, 4, and 5 deep systems designed for all types of facilities, loads and pallets; retrofit Drive-in and Selective racks with Advance's...

Over/Under Line Feed Unit.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... "The Tilter," from Tech-Con Automation, is an over/under line feed unit that feeds automotive style parts containers to work cells and assembly lines. The unit ergonomically positions container for parts removal or filling. It then discharges...

Overhead Conveyor Systems.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Pacline Conveyors' new brochure explains in detail the applications of carton handling, tote handling and trash handling within the distribution warehouse. In addition, the brochure includes numerous photographs of installation and carrier...

Pallet Jack Loadable Conveyor Features Scissor-Lift Mechanism.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Lantech has developed a Pallet Jack Loadable Conveyor that features an elevating roller platform for raising and lowering pallet loads from floor level to the conveyor of a stretch wrapping system. The advantage is that the device lets users...

Drum Cart.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Model 2000 Stack-n-Go Drum Cart features 3", 360 [degrees] swivel casters, allowing users to safely and easily maneuver 55 gallon drums, 20" to 26" in diameter. Drums are supported horizontally by the heavy-duty frame so the Model 2000 drum...

Cantilever and Selective Rack.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Standard selective rack and cantilever rack products are available in a choice of 33 colors. They come off Paltier's powder-coating paint line with the "appliance quality" finish sought by customers demanding cleaner, smoother rack. Paltier...

Stack Lights.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Allen-Bradley Control Tower Stack Lights now include a 50mm size. Ideal for the pulp and paper, automotive, food processing and packaging industries, the 50mm line offers a smaller, slim-line look and low price. The 855E 50mm Control Tower...

Lift Trucks.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... GP-J Series lift trucks offer load capacities ranging from 7,000 lbs. to 12,000 lbs. Features include: GM 4.3-liter V6 gas engines for high performance and torque while keeping vibrations down; two-speed automatic power-shift transmissions;...

Label Printer Applicator.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... ID Technology's 250 Label Printer Applicator with more security features allows a complete "lock-out" option. Its electronics assembly offers a wide range of security levels from a single password protected menu to several levels of protection....

Work Positioners.(industrial lifting equipment by Advance Lifts Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... Work Positioners raise, lower, tilt or turn all kinds of materials to a worker's comfort zone. By using a high quality Advance Lifts Positioner, workers can adjust the parts to a height that is ideal for them. Products included in the line are:...

Mini Bravo Lever Hoist.(industrial equipment by Tractel Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The mini Bravo lever hoist is a small but powerful hoist that has a lifting capacity of 500 lbs. The economical, lightweight hoist weighs only 4-1/2 lbs., making it very portable and easily stored. Tractel's other material handling products...

Portable Hoist Available In Rope and Chain Models.(Handy Lifter by Demag Ergotech USA)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Handy Lifter is a compact, portable hoist available in both rope and chain styles (in photo). The 25-lb. unit is operated by infrared control and can easily be setup. The user simply hangs it up, plugs it in, and is ready to begin lifting....

Radio Remote Control System Designed for Hoists, Cranes.(FRG-0602U by Futaba Corporation of America)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... Futaba's FRG-0602U is a small, industrial radio control system that provides remote control of six relays to ranges greater than 200 feet. The transmitter and receiver utilize microprocessors for intelligence and state-of-the-art surface mount...

Electric Chain Hoists.(by David Round Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... Ultra Low Speed Electric Chain Hoists improve vertical positioning accuracy of molds and other sensitive products. Suitable for metal forming, injection molding, assembly and machining operations, the die-set electric chain hoist includes an...

FlexiMate Transport Line.(industrial operations system by Worksmart Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... Worksmart Systems' FlexiMate Transport Line is designed to optimize workflow through production, test, inspection and packaging operations. The FlexiMate Transport Line provides unlimited flexibility to meet fast-changing operational needs....

Divider System.(Perfect Vertical Lift Divider System, industrial equipment by Flexcon Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Perfect Vertical Lift Divider System is available to fit any size tray or pan. It is made in heights up to 20" and is adjustable in 1/4" increments. It costs about half as much as metal dividers, and can increase the system's capacity due...

Anti-Insect Strip Door.(Clear-Flex II with AmberTech by Aleco)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... Aleco has introduced Clear-Flex II Strip Doors utilizing AmberTech. This new vinyl strip product is anti-insect and glare reducing due to its light amber color. AmberTech, while retaining most of the safety benefits of clear, flexible strip...

Pivoting Divert Sorter.(ProSort 60, conveyor euipment)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... The ProSort 60 is a precisely timed, flat faced, pivot arm diverter designed for use on Hytrol's slider bed conveyors for sorting cartons. Its cylinder arrangement allows it to divert cartons at rates up to 60 cartons per minute across the...

Robotic Palletizers.(A-Series by Columbia/Okura L.L.C.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... A-Series robotic palletizers provide flexible and precise product placement while working in spaces as small as 15' x 17', and with height restrictions of 9-1/2'. Capable of performing a variety of tasks, from palletizing and depalletizing, to...

Housekeeping and Wardrobe Cabinets.(by C and H Distributors Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Stronghold Housekeeping and Wardrobe Cabinets have double doors that permit access to all shelves. Stronghold Cabinets' shelf side has four adjustable shelves capable of supporting 1025 lbs. or more. The storage side of the housekeeping cabinet...

Gas and LPG Powered Lift Trucks.(by Yale Materials Handling Corporation)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... Yale's "G" Series high performance gas and LPG powered lift trucks combine powerful efficiency with ergonomics and easy operation. GC-TG, GC-RG and GC-ZG trucks feature: spacious, fully suspended operator's compartments with optimally place...

Handheld Computers.(LXtrEme MX3 )(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... The LXtrEme MX3 meets the requirements for a broad array of wireless WAN, LAN and mobile computing applications. Designed to withstand repeated drops onto hard surfaces, and tough enough to function in extreme environments, this computer is...

Safety Guide Light.(Rite-Lite Safety Guide Light )(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... The Rite-Lite Safety Guide Light utilizes three 12-volt light bulbs to help guide trailers to the loading dock. When positioned below the dock bumpers on the face of the dock, it illuminates and defines the dock area, improving truck driver...

Case Sealer.(OK Supertaper 1M by O/K International Corporation)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... The OK Supertaper 1M seals both top and bottom of cases with tape. Heavy duty side belts with 1/4 hp motors handle cases up to 90 lbs. and make the machine suitable for demanding applications. The 4" wide resilient side belts handle heavy and...

Packaging/Shipping Products.(Browncor's buyers guide catalog)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Browncor's May -- August Buyers Guide Catalog contains 108 pages of packaging, shipping and warehouse products. The catalog makes product selection fast and easy by grouping products under eight categories including Tapes and Dispensers,...

Modular Mezzanines.(Paldek Modular Mezzanines)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Paltier's Paldek [System.sup.3] Modular Mezzanines are easily installed at a fraction of the cost it takes to engineer and construct a building addition -- with less downtime, fewer disruptions and no big outlays for operating and maintaining a...

Casters and Wheels.(Colson Caster Corporation catalog)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Sixteen-page mini-catalog features caster and wheel models with capacities ranging from 60 to 6000 lbs. New models include the 1 series general duty casters, 4 series stainless steel casters and Maxim wheels. The catalog also features...

Crane Operator's Manual.(Crane Manufacturer's Association of America )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Crane Manufacturer's Association of America (CMAA) has introduced its CMAA Crane Operator's Manual, 2001. The manual is revised to contain more "Shall" and "Shall Nots" for the Crane Operator: 32 new glossary definitions, and inspection...

Storage Cabinet.(by Strong Hold Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Strong, secure industrial storage cabinet is now available. Construction is all welded from 12-gauge steel featuring four adjustable shelves and six half-width drawers. Strong Hold Products, P.O. Box 9043, Louisville, KY 40209. Write In...

Miniature Retroreflective Sensors.(VS3 Series by Banner Engineering Corporation)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... VS3 Series Retroreflective Mode Sensors are designed to detect shiny objects accurately and eliminate the "blind" response area of conventional photoelectrics. Self-contained sensors offer precision performance and exceptional range, making...

Bench Scales.(Ultegra Series general purpose bench scales)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... The Ultegra Series General Purpose Bench Scales can be used in non-washdown applications up to 150-lbs. and feature Intalogix technology. Scales are self-monitoring and will alert the operator of any problems with an error message on the...

Lift Tables Feature Powered Portability.(new products by Southworth Products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Two new lift tables have been added to Southworth Products' line of Backsaver Lite Lifts. The new models are ideal for applications that require a single lift table to be in multiple locations. Unlike caster or semi-live models that must be...

Accumulating Zero Pressure Conveyor.(190-CPEZ by HYTROL Conveyor Company)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... The 190-CPEZ is a padded chain driven accumulating conveyor. The 1.9" diameter rollers in each accumulation zone extract power from a chain equipped with polymer pads, which runs the entire length of the conveyor. The chain is lowered away from...

Modular Storage Racks.(Jarke Corporation products)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2001... MINI-MODULES are pre-fabricated stock modular storage racks designed to accommodate a variety of long materials, including pipe, tubing, structural bars/shapes, and rods. All welded steel construction creates a sturdy yet lightweight and...

MasterMover Handles Rolling Loads.(product by NuStar)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The MasterMover from Nu*Star is designed to handle rolling loads weighing up to 80,000 lbs. Access to confined areas is made possible by the unit's compact size. Among the benefits of the MasterMover is increased productivity, eliminated safety...