Material Handling Product News articles from June 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from June 2002

Work benches and work tables.
June 1, 2002... Akro-Mils has introduced a new line of work centers. The line includes steel work benches and work tables outfitted with Akro-Mils storage bins, hanging systems and cabinets to create useable, organized workstations. Heavy-duty work benches in...

Counting scale.
June 1, 2002... The Alliance/Ohaus Trooper Count Series is a compact counting scale that features an intuitive user interface. Designed to minimize sampling errors, it has software that updates the average piece weight in memory and also ensures that the...

Tilt Table and Container Positioner.
June 1, 2002... Dozier has introduced the HERCULES Hydraulic Tilt Table and Container Positioner. This product tilts and positions pallets, crates, boxes or other large containers at comfortable angles, easing emptying and reducing worker injuries from...

Vertical elevator.
June 1, 2002... Spiralveyor by AmbaFlex is a space saving vertical elevator for transporting product up or down. Footprint ranges from 4'-1" to 8'-1", conveyable widths from 8" to 32". Load capacity is 70 lb./ft, for speeds up to 200 fpm with a single drive....

AC powered Reach-Fork Truck.
June 1, 2002... The Accelerated Cycle Reach-Fork Truck from The Raymond Corporation uses accelerated-performance AC drive and lift motors to enhance truck productivity, maximize energy efficiency, reduce the cost of operation and lower the cost per pallet...

Storage and retrieval machine. (New Literature).
June 1, 2002... The HK220 from HK Systems is a highly agile and configurable picking, sorting and warehousing tool for small and medium sized material handling. It provides application versatility with state-of-the-art technology in a tote and carton handling...

Protective Rail Systems. (New Literature).
June 1, 2002... Jarke has introduced the STEEL SENTRY Guard Rail, a Heavy Duty, Impact-Resistant, Protective Rail System. The Single or Double Rail Systems can be assembled as a Heavy Duty Barrier Wall or Complete Area Surround. The STEEL SENTRY can be ordered...

Industrial battery chargers. (New Literature).
June 1, 2002... The PowerStar from AMETEK/Prestolite Power provides accuracy, dependability and optimum charge efficiency in almost any environment. Designed to recharge any 100% discharged lead-acid battery in its ampere-hour rating within eight hours, the...

Mezzanine Systems. (New Literature).
June 1, 2002... Mezzanine Systems featured in this catalog from Republic Storage Systems include CLERESPAN freestanding, catwalk multi-level and full mat combination style mezzanines. The catalog also features structural design options and details on deck...

AGV designed for the newspaper industry. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... AGV Products, Inc. has introduced an AGV specifically designed for automated transport in the newspaper and printing and publishing industry. This low profile, platform type AGV can perform both roll handling as well as automated loading of...

Lift tables help metal fabricator reduce injuries and increase productivity. (Technology At Work).
June 1, 2002... Metalcraft of Mayville, Wisconsin provides customers with custom fabrication, complete assemblies and everything in between. With two plants in Wisconsin and one in South Carolina, Metalcraft has always strived for quality at very competitive...

Forklift attachments. (Spotlight on: lift truck attachments and accessories).
June 1, 2002... A complete line of forklift attachments is available from Benko Products, Inc. These attachments are designed to easily lift and lower any size steel, plastic and fiber drum. Attachments may be designed to lift drums from an overhead position,...

Vehicle-Mount Terminal. (Spotlight on: lift truck attachments and accessories).
June 1, 2002... LANpoint CE Vehicle-Mount Terminal from Intelligent Instrumentation is a high-powered Windows CE computer designed with demanding vehicle installations in mind. The terminal features a waterproof, dustproof case, 1/2 VGA monochrome screen that...

Drum upender. (spotlight on: lift truck attachments and accessories).
June 1, 2002... Mechanical forklift attachment from Liftomatic Material Handling is designed for handling drums in the vertical, horizontal and transitional positions. The model DU-SOM allows customers to pick a drum from a horizontal rack or storage...

WennSoft releases the Voyager--Version 6.00b02. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... WennSoft Inc. has introduced The Voyager--Version 6.00b02. Among numerous product enhancements, this latest release supports major scheduling enhancements, including the ability to schedule jobs on the dispatch board and the graphical dispatch...

Battery controllers. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... New line of battery controllers from Hobbs Corporation monitors the condition and remaining capacity of an electric vehicle battery. The controllers are available in ranges of 12 to 80 VDC for most types of commercial batteries. Options include...

Case erector. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The O/K Superformer erects RSC cases, folds the bottom flaps and closes them with tape. Depending on case size, it can produce up to 15 cases per minute. Features of the machine include stainless steel exterior finish automatic case squaring...

Power supply. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... WAGO offers a 5 Amp/24V DC Power Supply Unit, Part Number 787-903. The new switched-mode power supply has many features and benefits that make it suited for all types of applications. These features include power factor correction, universal...

Explosion proof equipment now FM approved. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Sichelschmidt has announced the FM (Factory Mutual) certification of its electric explosion proof walk behind product line for the use in Class 1, Division 1, Group C&D hazardous areas. With the U.S. certification, Sichelschmidt has become the...

Storage rack. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... United Steel Products Company manufactures storage rack for a variety of applications including pallet selective, drive-in, push-back, archive storage, retail display, carton flow and pallet flow. United Steel Products also manufactures...

Label holder system. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... "SLIP*STRIP" label holder features a bottom loading design that allows bar codes, price displays, signs and messages to slip through the open edge and be held snugly in place. Repeated label changing or relocation is simple, with no messy...

Lift tables. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Backsaver lift tables from Southworth Products Corporation are available in more than a million different configurations. Designed to improve productivity and worker safety in machine feeding, work positioning, assembly, order picking, pallet...

Wire partitions and mezzanines. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Assuring seamless integration and an exact fit, the new WireWall wire partition system from W.A. Schmidt, Inc. can now be ordered as part of the company's SpaceLoft structural mezzanines. Previously, mezzanine buyers who needed wire partitions...

Stackable/collapsible tote. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Amatech Inc. of Erie, PA has announced the acquisition of a new patent for a stackable/collapsible DSC style tote. This is the second patent Amatech has acquired in their ten-year old manufacturing process of custom designed plastic corrugated,...

Convertible Holder System. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... FlexLoc Convertible Holder System for indexing conveyors offers [+ or -] 0.01" positioning accuracy in four axes. This system give engineers increased design freedom and performance capability for robotic part handling, automated assembly,...

Conveyor systems. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Lantech's high performance conveyor systems are specifically designed to provide a seamless transition from a variety of material handling processes--including palletizing, sorting, packaging, labeling or other processes--through the stretch...

Enclosed Track System. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Demag Cranes and Components Corporation has introduced the Demag KBK Alu Enclosed Track System designed for the construction of suspension of monorails and suspension cranes. The Demag KBK Enclosed Track System features lightweight aluminum and...

Intelitroll 2100 Control Panel. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Custom Industrial Products has introduced the Intelitroll 2100 Control Panel which is offered as a standard item on CIP's entire line of Mezzanine Lifts (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors). This control panel, exclusive to CIP, alerts personnel...

Hand pallet truck. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Crown's PTH 50 Series hand pallet truck features an increased load capacity of 5000 lbs., allowing users greater flexibility in the size of loads that can be handled. The PTH 50 Series also has a lowered fork height of 2.9". The lowered fork...

Compartmented cases. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... P&L brand plastic compartmented cases are ideal for the portable storage of nuts and bolts, tools, plumbing and electrical parts, and much more. The cases feature double latches, comfort grip handle, and a see-through cover for quick...

Electric cushion tire forklifts. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Mitsubishi's new 3000 to 6000 lb. capacity electric cushion tire forklift series (FBC15K--FBC30K) offer performance-boosting choices while minimizing acquisition, operating and maintenance costs. The entire series of forklift trucks can be...

HD Series Cart. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Ergotron's HD Series Cart easily mounts flat panel monitors or laptop computers for point of need computing. The ergonomic cart accommodates sitting or standing use for a wide range of users (15" of vertical adjustment). In addition, the screen...

Bench Mount Tape Dispenser. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The Bench Mount "Pull-and-Tear" Tape Dispenser from BrownCor International is ideal for use at an assembly station, packing or shipping bench, drafting tables or anywhere you need a supply tape ready for use, yet safely out of the way. The...

Operator height adjustable workbench. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Lista's Height-Right is an operator height adjustable workbench that is ideal for testing, repairing and assembling electronic equipment. The adjustable workbench provides 15 inches of movement from the bottom to the top. It has 1200 lb. static...

High volume, low speed ceiling fans. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... HVLS (high volume, low speed) ceiling fans improve air circulation and worker comfort year round. These 8' x 24' diameter fans are ideal for installation in large warehouses and distribution centers, as each fan can move up to 160,000 cfm of...

Power Pusher. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... A new feature has been introduced to the Power Pusher, an electric tug used in numerous production and industrial applications. Nu*Star, the manufacturer of the Power Pusher, has designed and developed the Ergo-Handle. Benefits of this new...

Mezzanine loading system. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Automatic Mezz Net prevents workers from falling from the mezzanine. It automatically senses the arrival of a forklift and opens the gate as the driver gets there. Since the gate opens when the driver is in the loading zone there is no need for...

Gravity flow line feed carts. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Gravity flow line feed carts from Eagle MHC are designed to maximize product visibility, while adding ease and flexibility to manufacturing, assembly and material handling operations. Each angled shelf features an open-wire construction for...

Stand-alone labeler. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The Model 316 apply only labeler from Labeling Systems Inc. is available as a tabletop unit or portable enough to be mounted to a T-base stand and positioned next to a conveyor line. The labeler is equipped with a stepper motor and available...

Battery-powered lift table. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... A new assembly plant for a major motorcycle manufacturer has equipped its continuous loop "dragline" system with approximately 80 battery-powered lift tables from Pentalift Equipment Corp. The tables are used to raise/lower/rotate a motorcycle...

Wire containers and carts. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Carico wire containers collapse in seconds and can be stacked 40-high when collapsed with or without casters, thus saving floor space. Carico carts are designed around a patented heavy-duty base (11-gauge square 1-1/4" steel tubing) with sides...

Storage and handling systems. (Marketers' Focus).
June 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...

Industrial products. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... C&H Distributors' May-August Buyers Guide Catalog contains over 720 pages of industrial products categorized for fast and easy selection. Categories include cabinets and lockers, shelving and racks, material storage, shop equipment, trucks and...

Casters and wheels. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... RWM Casters' comprehensive new catalog makes product selection fast and easy by grouping products into three main categories: casters, wheels, and non-powered material handling products. In addition, the caster and wheel sections are arranged...

Affordable, high-quality palletizing. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... New HL2000 high-level palletizer features a 7" x 14" footprint, speeds up to 20 cpm and soft product handling. The palletizer is excellent for multiple line layouts that require dedicated machines. The HL2000 is an affordable investment that...

Tilt Gate. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Wildeck Tilt Gates tilt inward 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...

Turnkey Automated Systems. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Murata's Automated Systems offer a wide variety of features that include: greater system reliability; hardware that meets industry standards; industry standard software language; high modular software design; rapid system installation; greater...

Rack and conveyor guard netting. (Marketers' Focus).
June 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...

Forklift Cylinder Handler. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... All-aluminum Forklift Cylinder Handler adds easier handling to the innovations of the original unit. The lightweight unit facilitates sound ergonomic lifting of even the heaviest LP motor fuel tanks. Designed by actual users, the Forklift...

Cooling Hopper. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Remcon 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...

Rack systems. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Brochure from Global Storage Systems features a full line of products and services designed to maximize distribution center rack systems for quick response order fulfillment. The brochure features the Redirack brand of rack, the U.S.-style Tear...

Straight and Tapered Rollers. (Marketers' Focus).
June 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...

Automated warehouse. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... An Automated VNA System from AGV Products can add up to significantly more storage capacity over traditional narrow aisle storage, using existing racking. In most cases, AGV Products needs only 18" more than the existing aisle width and can...

Four-way reach trucks. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... The M-900/ASM series four-way reach trucks from Sichelschmidt are designed for transporting long loads and for pallet stacking in extremely narrow aisles. The load capacities of these electric reach trucks range from 3900 to 6600 lbs. with...

Shelf Converter Drawer System. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... 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 standard...

Fork Truck Plastic Drum Lifters. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Fork Truck Plastic Drum Lifters transport most 55-gallon plastic drums. They are available in two styles, one with a low drum attachment point to allow for use with both open and closed head drums and the other with a high drum attachment point...

Conveyor systems. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Dorner's 3200 Series conveyor systems are designed for operation in numerous industries. The 3200 Series conveyors are available in widths between 6" and 48" in 2" increments. Length is not a problem on the 3200 Series as the conveyor is...

Tamp/blow printer applicator. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... The PA1000t/b Printer/Applicator is an accessory for Tharo's Apollo thermal transfer bar code label printers. With or without a computer attached, the PA1000t/b can print and apply labels. It has the unique ability to apply labels to convex,...

Automatic "over-under" station. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... The "FLOW-TILTER" allows stocking of "full" containers in low-to-floor gravity conveyors, automatically cycles and "tilts" loads toward operators and then discharges "empties" on top conveyors--where they are easily seen and unloaded by...

#330-375 Magnum wheel. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... New 3/8" axle bore Magnum wheels can now replace less durable wheels in most existing systems. Mallard's glass-filled nylon wheel holds true form with long lasting rigidity. Magnum's internal ribbed design offers superior strength, a thicker...

Electric high lift. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... "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 electrical...

Carton Flow Track. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Span-Track by Unex is the original full-width roller, Carton Flow Track. It handles up to 50 lbs./ft., drops into any pallet rack and delivers product right to the pick point. Span-Track is backed by a seven-year "Platinum" Warranty. Unex...

Hydraulic vertical lift cylinder. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Positech designed, manufactured, and assembled a hydraulic vertical lift cylinder with a tire handling tool on an overhead X/Y trolley system. Capable of handling various sizes of tire assemblies up to 5,300 lbs., it can lift, pitch, swivel,...

AutoCheck 4000 Warehouse Controller. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Thermo Ramsey's AutoCheck 4000 Warehouse (AC4000 WH) Controller is designed specifically for warehouse applications. Its central feature is the "random length" software that measures the length of each package crossing the scale, which...

Mezzanine safety gate. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... The Protect-O-Gate Clear Aisle is designed to reduce the potential for falls and other accidents associated with mezzanine loading areas. It takes up only 10" of aisle space on the mezzanine ledge when the "corral" is in the raised position....

Vertical Eye Coil Grab. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... The Vertical Eye Coil Grab has horizontal leg travel which allows the handling of infinite coil I.D.'s within a specified range. The Coil Grab efficiently handles vertically stacked coils from 2-1/2 to 10 tons with standard hand wheel...

Tilt-bin storage cabinet. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... New line of storage cabinets from Lyon Workspace Products features plastic tilt bins and large plastic bins with adjustable shelves--combining versatility with high-density storage to accommodate tools, small parts and bulk supplies in one...

Spiral Conveyors. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Ryson International, Inc. has introduced a new generation of Spiral Conveyors. The conveyors have a very small footprint and therefore provide substantial space savings compared to conventional methods. The outside diameter varies between 5'-3"...

Lift Tables. (Marketers' Focus).
June 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...

Hand pallet truck. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... Gillis offers heavy-duty, 5500 pound 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...

Spring Enclosed Ergonomic Lift (S.E.E.L.). (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2002... The S.E.E.L. incorporates weight sensitive springs from 100# to 1000# that support a "false floor." When weight is added/removed, the "floor" lowers/raises. The S.E.E.L. is offered in three products--SEELunit, cart and lift. Each form can...

Over and under work station. (Marketers' Focus).
June 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,...

Flat Product Transporter. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Dalemark 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, paperboard and...

Weight indicator. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Cardinal's new model 204 has been added to their 200 Series digital weight indicators. Selectable weight units, along with gross, tare, net functions, allow the 204 to be an indicator for many different types of applications. The 204 features a...

Shipping and receiving docks. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Porta-King modular shipping and receiving areas provide secure, comfortable working environments that secure facilities from truck drivers and outsiders while keeping employees safe and on facility premises. Access to the docks is easily...

Right-angle gearmotor. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The M4000 G14 PM DC Series single worm right-angle gearmotor from RAE Corporation is ideal for applications requiring high-output torque. Applications include welding wire feeders, conveyor drives, packaging equipment and floor cleaning...

Strap hoist/winch. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Columbia brand power winches and hoists utilize a high strength strap, rather than rope or chain, for load handling. The strap eliminates load rotation and spooling problems, and is easier to handle, inspect, and install. More than 100 standard...

Side seal wrapper. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The TS33CF side seal horizontal wrapper from Great Lakes is designed to wrap a variety of oversized retail and industrial products. The TS33CF operates at speeds of up to 60 packages per minute and easily wraps very large products such as...

Hardwood dollies. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... T&S Equipment Co. offers a variety of hardwood dollies for material handling applications. Solid Deck Hardwood, Carpet End Hardwood, and Rubber End Hardwood dollies are in stock and ready to ship. They are available with deck sizes of 18 inches...

Double wide scissors lifts. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Advance Lifts now offers 18 models of double wide scissors lifts to handle wide, bulky loads. The two sets of scissors legs under one platform provide added strength and stability when transferring loads. Platform sizes range from 48" wide x...

Extended Length Bulk Boxes feature new heights. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Buckhorn has added 25" and 50" heights to its Extended Length Bulk Box line. The Extended Length Bulk Box stores long, wide and odd shaped parts and products up to 2000 lbs. Drop door options on both long side wails and end walls make access...

Work benches accommodate two people. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Thirty-two pre-engineered 96" wide work benches are now stocked for immediate shipment from Lyon Workspace Products. Big enough to accommodate two people working side by side, these benches represent significant cost savings over two separate...

Printer/applicator. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Tharo's PA1000t Printer/Applicator is a powerful accessory for the Apollo Series of thermal/thermal transfer bar code label printers. The PA1000t applies labels to the top or side of products and also enables labeling of variable height...

3X3 power and free conveyor system. (NA 2002 Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... New 3x3 power and free conveyor from Ziniz, Inc. offers stout X-348 design with the simplicity of enclosed track power and free chain-to-chain transfer. The rivetless chain design allows for higher chain pulls and longer runs. This eliminates...