Material Handling Product News articles from July 2003

Material Handling Product News archives from July 2003

Three-wheel electric lift truck.
July 1, 2003... Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. has introduced its new line of 7-Series 3-wheel electric lift trucks, available in 3000 to 4000 lb. capacities. Using AC MOSFET transistor control technology, the AC power system extends beyond the...

Ergonomic Quick-Tilt shelf.
July 1, 2003... A new Quick-Tilt shelf is the latest addition to the Quixxsmart modular component system for creating carts, racks, workstations and flowracks in assembly operations. The new shelf option maximizes picking efficiency through improved ergonomic...

Bench scale designed for washdown applications.
July 1, 2003... The Alliance/Ohaus CHAMP IP65 Bench Scale weighs in pound, gram, ounce, or kilogram units and provides legal-for-trade resolution for parts counting. The scale has a user-selectable stabilization time from one to four seconds for dynamic...

Cantilevered conveyor gate.
July 1, 2003... The Cantilevered Gate from Siemens Dematic is a retractable conveyor bed with self-supporting design and spring/shock technology to increase safety, ensure ease of use and maximize handling flexibility. The gate section is used to temporarily...

Workstation features maple worksurface.
July 1, 2003... Maple worksurfaces are an ideal choice for industrial applications involving heavy products, cutting and sharp tools. When paired with a workstation like the Production Basics' RTW Table or C-Leg Series, maple worksurfaces can support up to...

Bulk container. (New Literature).
July 1, 2003... The KitBin XT bulk container from Decade Products combines all of the features of the standard KitBin knockdown container with the ability to handle approximately 70 percent more weight and volume. The KitBin XT features a patented locking wall...

Casters and wheels. (New Literature).
July 1, 2003... The Flexello line of casters and wheels from Revvo Caster Company, Inc. features load capacities from 30 lbs. to over 10,000 lbs. and wheel diameters from 1-5/8" to 16". The catalog details the full range of Flexello light, medium and...

Light and medium duty belting. (New Literature).
July 1, 2003... Brochure from Sparks Belting Company details a complete line of light and medium duty belting and a variety of custom fabrication processes offered for end-user applications. The most popular belts for common application types are featured....

Selective Vertical Conveyor system software. (New Literature).
July 1, 2003... Swisslog has introduced the new Matrix software for Selective Vertical Conveyors. The Matrix Graphical User Interface provides easy access to vital operation information in six window view options. This enables the operator to quickly access...

Forklift Carrier. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... 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...

RF tag reader. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Sentient RFR-02 is a fixed-position RF tag reader for use in factory automation, automated material handling and asset identification applications. The unit is compatible with the ISO 15693 standard allowing it to read and write to passive...

Vacuum Tube Lifter. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Anver VT140 Vacuum Tube Lifter is a lightweight ergonomic lifter that provides a 100 percent continuous duty cycle and instant attach and release for loading, unloading and palletizing boxes. Featuring an extended length handle combined...

Portable marking system. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Nelco MarkerMaker is a fully portable keyboard operated device for making custom heat shrinkable polyolefin wire and cable markers that comply with UL-224 and VW-1 specifications. Featuring a built-in handle and a WYSIWYG display, it...

Packaging Accessory Station. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The new Packaging Accessory Station from IAC Industries is designed for placement adjacent to existing workbenches and conveyors, or wherever additional storage in the work area is needed. Packaging Accessory Stations (PAS) are ideal for...

Static Intercept (SI). (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Static Intercept (SI) is the most versatile and widely used form of Intercept Technology. SI offers long-lasting protection from corrosion and oxidation. SI has permanent and consistent static dissipative properties unaffected by temperature...

Instrumentation enclosures. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Hoffman has added ten new enclosure models to the INLINE Instrumentation Enclosure Series. The enclosures are designed to meet the specifications of newer I/O devices including Allen Bradley Point I/O. Full-length mounting brackets welded to...

Carton Grips. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Lift Mates Carton Grips reduce the chance of costly back injuries that can occur when lifting and carrying boxes. These patented devices grip corrugated cardboard surfaces with a series of small pins placed at an ideal lifting angle. They hold...

Three-Position Truck. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Three-Position Truck from Wesco is a lightweight aluminum hand truck built around the company's Cobra Jr. hand truck. It offers three distinct handling options--the traditional two- and four-wheel configurations and a four-wheel/45-degree slant...

Analog position sensor. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Balluff has introduced a new type of analog, absolute linear position sensor that uses proprietary, cost-effective magnetoinductive technology to provide highly accurate, non-contact continuous positioning information. The BIL allows existing...

Vision inspection system. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The PETWallplus with Vision in-the-blowmolder vision inspection and thickness monitoring system offers a total process and quality control concept for PET container manufacturers. PETWallplus with Vision provides both sidewall thickness...

Work lamps. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... J.W. Speaker has added a High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) work lamp to its product line. Available in two versions, the 12-volt Model 9750 and the 24-volt Model 9760, the compact lamp is smaller than other H.I.D. lamps yet delivers full H.I.D....

17" monitor and keyboard. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The space-saving FoldAway 17' monitor and keyboard takes only 1U (1.75") of rack space. The monitor offers 250 nits of brightness with resolutions to 1280 x 1024 pixels. The 105-key keyboard includes a two-button touchpad pointing device....

Wheels for internal transport equipment. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Complete line of Stellana rubber, nylon, and polyurethane wheels for internal transport equipment can accommodate the most demanding loads and withstand high temperatures in the shop or warehouse. SKF Motion Technologies, 1530 Valley Center...

Mezzanine Lift. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Pflow Industries offers the Mezzanine Lift--a self-contained vertical lift designed specifically to service in-plant mezzanines. The unit can lift loads up to 5000 lbs. The Mezzanine Lift is built with a structural steel frame that features an...

Portioning scale. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The IQ plus 2100 is ideal for use in food processing, portion control and general industrial applications. The display has the capability of displaying pound and ounce simultaneously and can be easily read from many angles. Configuration is...

Structural mezzanines with in-plant offices help auto parts manufacturer increase productivity. (Technology At Work).
July 1, 2003... An auto parts manufacturer near Chicago employs a production staff of 400 people at their location and offers employees three breaks a day. Because the only breakroom was located at the front of the building, employees were granted an...

Walk-Behind Sweeper. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The 91WS Walk-Behind Sweeper is ideal for nearly all inside and outside debris removal applications. The 91WS picks up everything from chunks of wood and crushed cans to powdery dust while controlling dust down to one micron. Sweeping a 36"...

Stretch wrapping equipment. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The V. Cannelli Co. LLC offers the OSW series of stretch wrapping equipment designed for long, narrow boxes and parts. Coupled with driven low profile 125 conveyors from QC Industries, it can adapt to most production lines. Available in fully...

Three-phase gearmotors. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Danfoss Drives offers Danfoss Bauer three-phase gearmotors. These dust-proof gearmotors are completely enclosed and comply with NEMA MG 1, IEC 34-1 and CSA C22.2 #100 to satisfy nearly any harsh industrial application. They can be flange or...

Automatic Door Openers. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... AIR FORCE Automatic Door Openers combine high cycle life with UltraPower Strength. The advanced AIR FORCE design can cycle 1000 times a day with virtually no maintenance due to its powerful pneumatic strength and only four moving parts. This...

Workstation line. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... This line of Workstations is designed for a wide range of assembly, manufacturing and quality control applications. Ergonomically designed to enhance worker performance, mk Workstations utilize standard mk Profile components and modular...

Retainer safety strap for pressurized drums. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Drum Web is an easy-to-use retainer safety strap that forms a harness around the entire third of a pressurized waste drum. It fits standard 55- and 85-gallon drums to minimize hazardous risks to drum handlers. The Drum Web is rated at 2000...

Aluminum Frame Conveyors. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Bunting's modular PowerTrac Aluminum Frame Conveyors come in low- and medium-profile models that offer versatility combined with low-maintenance. The design features V-guide belt tracks that eliminate belt drift and keep belts centered even...

Linear guides. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Ball Monorail (MONORAIL Series BM) and Miniature Linear Guideways (Series MINIRAIL) are now available with "in-stock" delivery time. Customers can now order all sizes and travel lengths from a full line of both product series with next-day...

Woven wire slide door. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... WireCrafters can now supply a woven wire slide door with an electric door opener. The slide door uses a standard 110-volt single phase 3/4 hp electric continuous duty motor with chain drive and radio frequency controls. A photo-eye safety...

Indicator/Controller. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Avery Weigh-Tronix, Inc. has introduced the Model 1310 Indicator Controller, a flexible weighing and process control solution designed to integrate seamlessly into all of the-major industrial networks. With the Model 1310 online, users are able...

Broom attachment. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Designed for cleanup of all wet or dry materials, the new SweepEx MegaPlus broom attachment series features task packages catering to multiple service vehicles and a two-year warranty covering the entire broom. TrynEx International, 23455...

LP gas tank cart. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The ergonomic LP Cart, Model LP-6, is designed to transport and store up to six LP tanks, while minimizing back injuries and other stresses on users. No lifting is involved when using this ergonomically correct cart. A boom with automatic...

Wheel Weighing Scale. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Alliance/CAS Wheel Weighing Scale is fully portable for mobile inspection (battery or AC powered) and up to six scales can be linked together for multi-axle vehicles. Featuring cast aluminum construction, each scale is accurate to one...

Precision belt scale weigh bridge. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... This low cost, rugged belt weighing system can be used for weighing aggregate and recycled material on belt conveyors within [+ or -] 0.5 percent accuracy. It comes standard with pre-wired surge protection, a load cell isolated from the frame...

Sanitary clamp. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Sanitary clamp permanently mounts on packaging and material handling equipment to deliver up to 750 pounds of clamping force, yet retracts for instant access to the entire machine of system for easy inspection or cleaning. Witte Company, Inc.,...

Case conveyors. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... APS Easy-Glide case conveyors provide quiet accumulation with very low maintenance. No product damage can be caused by the rollers since the product is fully supported by the chain. Dual conveyor chains are used for the straights, while single...

Anti-slip coating. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Stop-Slip HDV offers non-slip traction with incredible strength and chemical resistance. A high-performance anti-slip coating, Stop-Slip HDV is ideal for fuel handling depots, transit systems, and chemical, printing, and food processing plants....

Slitter/Sheeter/Stacker. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Inline Slitter/Sheeter/Stacker is automation engineered to operate inline and non-stop, fitting perfectly into existing production processes. It slits and sheets material at high speed then stacks it using a reciprocating finger tray stacking...

Shipping impact diagnostic tool. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Multi-G is the name of a diagnostic tool for determining impact levels encountered in shipping situations and the packaging requirements to minimize product damage. Multi-G will also determine the correct sensitivity level range needed for the...

Small character inkjet printers. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... ID Technology, a Pro Mach Operating Partner, is now the exclusive national distributor for the Citronix line of CIJ printers. The Citronix product line includes the ci500 and ci1000 small character inkjet printers for applying lot/date codes to...

Hydrostatic drive truck. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Linde Lift Truck Corporation has introduced its all-new 39X hydrostatic drive 5000 lb. capacity truck (diesel or LPG). The truck offers advances in three key areas: improved fuel economy, extended maintenance intervals and operator...

MacroAir Technologies LLC established. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Walter Boyd, the inventor of High Volume, Low Speed (HVLS) technology fans, has announced the founding of a new company, MacroAir Technologies LLC, which will be responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of the Airvolution HVLS Fans...

Digital Weighing Indicator. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The AD4329 Digital Weighing Indicator has been certified by the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP). This indicator meets exacting standards set forth by the National Conference on Weights and Measures Handbook 44, for legal-for-trade use....

Micro drives. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... CFW-08 line of micro inverters has been extended to 10 hp (3 phase 460 VAC), 5 hp (3 phase 230 VAC) and 3 hp (single phase 230 VAC). The new, larger units--renamed CFW-08 Plus--allow the variable frequency drive to be applied to a variety of...

Davit cranes. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Available in both stationary and portable configurations, Grab-It davit cranes are ideal for periodic lifting applications at a wide variety of facilities. Standard models are available with lifting capacities up to one ton and spans up to 10...

Curtain Door. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Bug Blocking Curtain Door allows the flow of cool air and sunlight through exterior doors while bugs, birds and intruders stay outside. This line of doors is suitable for rugged dock environments. Made of weather-resistant, vinyl coated...

Stockpicker family. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Crown offers a family of Stockpickers that combine both speed and truck stability allowing operators to work productively at heights up to 30.5 feet. The new 3200 Series Stockpickers offer large platforms, superior visibility, masts designed...

Flat Product Transporter. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Dalemark Industries Inc. has upgraded the Series 985-TA Flat Product Transporter. This portable, compact carrier is constructed with a stainless steel outer frame and is suitable for handling envelopes, blister cards, pouches, corrugated board,...

Roller Top Belts for accumulation conveyors. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Intralox Roller Top Belts can reduce unscheduled downtime and the maintenance and noise problems associated with roller conveyors. They provide low back pressure accumulation for boxes and packages (Series 800, 400, 1400) and facilitate...

CO Monitor. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Series 450 Carbon Monoxide Monitor provides a simple and cost effective solution for monitoring toxic carbon monoxide gas in ambient air. A beacon of light flashes in correspondence to the level of carbon monoxide concentration detected in...

Mini Load. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The P-Series Mini Load maximizes vertical storage while saving floor space with a compact footprint. Efficient and cost-effective, this mono-mast Mini Load reaches a maximum height of 6 meters (approximately 20 feet) and handles loads up to 110...

Freestanding and wall-mount enclosures. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Stainless steel Watershed Enclosures are designed to help prevent accumulation of contaminants by eliminating areas where water can pool. A 20-degree sloped top design prohibits foreign items from resting on top of the enclosures. Lift-off...

Wire shelving. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The QuadTruss system from Eagle MHC features four horizontal truss wires that provide maximum load-bearing weight per shelf. The pincer-type design, with the mat wire sandwiched between the two top truss wires, distributes the entire load...

Structural pallet racks. (Spotlight On Racks).
July 1, 2003... Rugged by design, the SK3000 rack is a cost-effective storage system for drive-in, drive-thru or selective pallet storage. Easy to assemble and adjust, SK3000 pallet racks have superior structural angle frame bracing and high strength,...

50% open area rack decking. (Spotlight On Racks).
July 1, 2003... DACS, inc. introduces Punch Deck to the material handling industry. This patented product is a morphing of two proven rack shelving standards: corrugated steel deck and wire decking panels. The 1-1/2" high, corrugated "B" profile Punch Deck...

Cantilever Rack System. (Spotlight On Racks).
July 1, 2003... SpaceRak's Cant-I-Beam Cantilever Rack System is strong enough to hold heavy, long loads such as lumber and pipe--even while supporting the covered storage it me be integrated into. Cant-I-Beam rack systems are I-Beam construction, designed for...

Cleveland Tramrail by Gorbel.
July 1, 2003... Gorbel's new 12-page brochure highlights Cleveland Tramrail patented track monorails and under-hung crane systems, including their unique Tarca Track. Learn why Tarca's special raised tread, high carbon track and three-piece welded construction...

Lifting solutions.
July 1, 2003... Autoquip provides a wide variety of lifting solutions for a number of applications. Products include scissor lifts, docklifts and vertical conveyors. High-Lift Hand Truck comes in two different sized models with a capacity of 2,220 lbs....

Storage cabinets.
July 1, 2003... Brochure from Strong Hold Products details a wide 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 machines. Strong Hold...

PowerTrac conveyors.
July 1, 2003... Brochure shows new Bunting PowerTrac Aluminum Frame Conveyors and options. Included Selection Guide explains how to order low- and medium-profile models to exact lengths with the correct drive and belt for your application. V-guide tracks and...

Strong-Bac Below Hook Lifters.
July 1, 2003... Complete line of material handling equipment including lifting and spreader beams; mechanical sheet/bundle lifters; coil hooks and grabs; pallet lifters; paper roll handling equipment; specialty lifting tongs; vacuum lifters; Posi-Turner load...

Wrapping techniques manual.
July 1, 2003... Manual from Goodwrappers explains how to get the securest wrap possible with stretch film. It includes photos and drawings of wrapping techniques such as X-wrapping, Cross Top Wrapping and Wrapping Low, as well as a comprehensive stretch...

Lift covers.
July 1, 2003... Duratite lift covers feature a manufacturing process that produces four rigid sides without stitching or adding metal wires. The lift covers protect mechanisms and personnel from dust, dirt and pinch points. They are available in black or black...

Custom material handling solutions.
July 1, 2003... Positech is a leader in custom material handling solutions. These include lifting devices known as manipulators with custom tooling and other special customized products. Positech designs, manufactures and services manipulators in three power...

Mezzanine safety solutions.
July 1, 2003... The Roly Safeti-Gate addresses the issue of fall protection from mezzanine loading areas. Roly counterbalanced gates create a controlled access workstation, ensuring there is always a gate between the operator and the mezzanine ledge. Mezzanine...

www.brakeroller.com.
July 1, 2003... Brake Roller Company has the answer to your gravity conveyor speed control needs. Achieve any speed reduction from 60 to 4 ft./min. by introducing one or more centrifugal Brake Rollers into an existing conveyor system. By replacing a regular...

www.warnerelectric.com.
July 1, 2003... Warner Electric is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Industrial Power Transmission products that include Clutches and Brakes with specially designed Controls, providing an unmatched capability to solve the majority of material handling,...

www.formsprag.com.
July 1, 2003... Formsprag has been designing, manufacturing and delivering dependable, long-lived, precision overrunning and backstopping clutches for over 50 years. ISO-9001 certified since 1993, Formsprag strives to be a global leader in quality. The company...

"Easy Mover" line of pushers.
July 1, 2003... Handling Heavy Equipment and products? Use "Easy Movers" from Revolving Technologies, Inc. to prevent injuries and reduce labor costs. Compact, lightweight Easy Movers allow one person to handle loads from 1/2 to 50 tons. Revolving...

www.bostongear.com.
July 1, 2003... Boston Gear has led the power transmission industry for 125 years. Starting with the introduction of stock gears and the concept of gear standardization, the introduction of the modular worm gear speed reducer design solidified Boston Gear's...

Krane-King jib and gantry cranes.
July 1, 2003... Product line includes gantry cranes in both steel or aluminum and either fixed or adjustable heights. Adjustable height gantries can fit through bottlenecks as narrow as 12" with our new rotating leg feature. Floor mount or mast type jib cranes...

Caution: avoid the drop zone.
July 1, 2003... Prevent costly damage and physical injury with the Blue Giant XDS Series loading dock system. This full-function dock with I-beam deck supports and 4" maintained deck tilt incorporates the latest in Blue Giant safety with fall-safe, full range...

Robotic palletizing system. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... This APS system was designed for a major beverage customer. It palletizes up to 1700 cans per minute, 145 twelve-packs per minute and up to seven full layers per minute. The palletizing system enabled the customer to significantly reduce...

Ink jet system. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The LINX 6800 small character continuous ink jet system maintains the best attributes of previous LINX printers and incorporates a variety of new features for improved printing precision, reliability, message formats, and integration...

Straight-Bore Conveyor Clutch. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Air Champ LSCC-54 Straight-Bore Conveyor Clutch offers high torque and can be modified to accept a wide range of chain or timing belt sprockets or pulley diameters. The LSCC-54 is ideal for soft starts in accumulating, chain-driven...

Air Cooling Conveyors. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Air Cooling Conveyors cool parts to a specific temperature to reduce thermal distortion. Standard belt widths are 12", 18", 24" and 36". Standard lengths are 8', 10', 15' and 20'. Variable speed drive units are available. Automation Technology...

Hot melt ink jet case coders. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... MARKEM Corporation has enhanced its 5000 Series of hot melt ink jet case coders, allowing users to operate up to four print heads with one controller. The 5200 is capable of controlling two print heads and the 5400 is capable of controlling up...

2200 Conveyor Series. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The 2200 Conveyor Series from Dorner Mfg. Corp. offers V-grooved bed plates and V-grooved belts for positive tracking. Five-minute belt change, and rack and pinion belt tensioning adds durability and reliability to the 2200 Series. Weight...