Material Handling Product News articles from June 2003

Material Handling Product News archives from June 2003

Modular workstations.
June 1, 2003... Flow Cells from UNEX Manufacturing are complete "Track and Rack" units that offer a modular approach to building a flow through workstation. The Flow Cells have a variety of mix and match components that can be easily arranged to create an...

Pallet truck.
June 1, 2003... Pallet truck from C&H is constructed from extra thick steel with reinforced fork bracing. Pivot points have bushings making the truck virtually maintenance-free. The pallet truck comes with 7" nylon steering wheels and 2.8" nylon load wheels...

Polyurethane bumpers.
June 1, 2003... Fork-Kushions from Kastalon, Inc. are specially engineered polyurethane bumpers that are mounted to the upright of the fork on a lift truck. These bumpers provide cushioning protection from marring, denting and other forms of damage. The...

Electric Three-Wheel Lift Trucks.
June 1, 2003... A complete line of Electric Three-Wheel Counterbalance Lift Trucks (EFG-DF) is available from Jungheinrich. The EFG-DF truck, designed with a patented steering system and five individually programmed operating modes, is ideally suited for...

Computer cart.
June 1, 2003... JACO Inc. has added a new cart to its J-Mobility line of computer platforms. The SL (slimline) Industrial Cart is designed for factory computer use. A new seven-degree angled post and five-degree angled handle design brings the work surface...

Ergonomic products. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... Lift tables, work positioners, ground entry lift tables and battery operated platform trucks are all featured in this full line catalog from Lift Products, Inc. In addition, the catalog promotes "custom capabilities" and highlights products...

Bucket Elevators. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... Enclosed Type Bucket Elevators from Ryson International Inc. feature over-lapping tipping buckets to eliminate spillage. Four standard models are designed to handle capacities of 350, 830, 2000 and 2800 cubic feet per hour. All Bucket Elevators...

Folding wire mesh containers. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... American Wire Products' folding wire mesh containers hold up to 4000 lbs. of product securely. When fully loaded, these containers also store in stacks of four high. Within confined areas of a warehouse, the containers' ability to fold offers...

Industrial battery chargers. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... Catalog of 35 different battery chargers, battery switches and charger-related wiring devices is available from Guest Industrial. The catalog features several new models for each of Guest's three main groups of chargers: long-term storage,...

Telescopic forklift. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Teletruk is essentially a 6000 lb. capacity industrial pneumatic tire forklift truck that incorporates telescopic boom technology instead of a vertical mast design. The advantage this provides is forward reach. The Teletruk is capable of...

Laser guided AGV line. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... AGV Products, Inc. has introduced a new vehicle navigation technology and a new line of AGVs. The Odyssey vehicle line is dedicated solely to laser guided AGV systems. While AGV Products will continue to offer other traditional forms of...

Plastic enclosures protect bar code label printers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Qube Corporation designs and manufactures industrial grade plastic enclosures that protect bar code label printers as well as computers, touchscreens and other electronic equipment in harsh, dusty environments. Qube's insulated version offers...

Workstation Systems. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Lista's Series 8000 Workstation Systems offer unlimited flexibility to accommodate changing or future needs. Each Series 8000 modular workstation can be configured in a variety of heights and lengths to best suit specific needs. The...

Roll-out shelves. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... These roll-out shelves are ideal for storing large items such as cylinders, rolls, fixtures, molds and dies. The user rolls out the shelf, picks up the needed item with the overhead hoist and moves it directly to the work area. Shelf sizes are...

Case Liner. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... With its 15 cases per minute the OK 220 Case Liner is one of the fastest on the market. The OK 220 makes bags from a roll of gussetted polyethylene tubing, places the bag into a case, crate, drum or tray and cuffs the bag over the edges. O/K...

Lift Tables feature rotating top design. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Pentalift Equipment Corporation has introduced a new style of rotating top for its Lift Tables. The rotating top is standard on all models of Pentalift's Pro Series Hydraulic and Pro Air Pneumatic Lift and Rotate Tables. The new rotating top...

Explosion-proof drum dumper. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Equipment is designed to discharge drums of a corrosive chemical powder into a reactor manway opening at 43" above floor level. Exclusive MTS Lift & Seal System hydraulically seals drums to a 316-2b stainless steel pour cone for dust-tight...

Can crusher. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Super 6PJ-VC can crusher opens, empties and crushes full cans, pails and aerosol cans. At the same time, its vapor control (VC) package captures solvent vapors and propellant gases and removes them from the crusher. This means that crusher...

Software automates integrated pick-to-ship workstation in high volume fulfillment operation. (Technology At Work).
June 1, 2003... A third-party fulfillment house, Halo Distribution LLC, recently began operations in the U.S. to pick, pack and ship products to the customers of retailer clients. Third-party fulfillment, which was essentially non-existent five years ago, is...

Clear containers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Line of clear containers is now available in a full range of tinted colors for enhanced shelf impact and consumer appeal. Custom tints can be specified on any of Ropak's wide selection of round, square or rectangular clarified polypropylene...

Truck levelers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Advance Lifts, Inc. now offers seven models of top of ground or surface mounted truck levelers. Truck levelers are used to facilitate truck unloading by raising the rear of a truck to align the truck bed with the raised concrete loading dock....

Bi-directional motor speed control. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Model WNC140 Series DC Motor Control is designed for use with battery powered brush type permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors where forward and reverse control is required. The control provides precise variable speed operation through MOSFET...

Heavy-duty Barrier Rails. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... W.A. Schmidt, Inc. has announced that its line of heavy-duty Barrier Rails is available at the same price as its standard-duty model. The heavy-duty Barrier Rail line now uses the same sturdy 6" x 6" posts used in the company's structural...

Empty pallet storage solution. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Over-Dock Storage Racks can solve empty pallet storage problems. The Single-Leg design features an upright frame with a special offset leg, and has only one single back column up to a height that will clear the door. It works best with poured...

Non-powered transport vehicle. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... K-Tec's ProFlow Series model KT2 is a 2000 lb. capacity transport designed for the challenges of lean, synchronous flow or forklift free production. The KT2 features an "H" shape roller conveyor upper frame with optional R/L side tilting,...

Pallet Rack Back panels. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Don't just "catch the spill"--prevent it. Framed woven wire RACK BACK panels add safety and security to any pallet rack system. Easy to install rigid panels mount directly to rack uprights with flush or offset brackets. "Above the Top"...

Vacuum Forklift Attachment. (Lift Truck Attachments/Accessories).
June 1, 2003... The Anver Vacuum Forklift Attachment fits standard 26" forks and is fully adjustable with pivoting vacuum pads for handling large sheet, plate and panels from the top using vacuum to prevent damage from the forks or grabs. Featuring independent...

Broom attachment. (Lift Truck Attachments/Accessories).
June 1, 2003... In order to address cleanup, material handling and snow removal applications, the SweepEx Mega 600 by TrynEx International is built with a 60" long mainframe. Ideal for a variety of applications including cleanup of dirt, leaves, snow, material...

Tail/Brake/Backup LED Lamps. (Lift Truck Attachments/Accessories).
June 1, 2003... Sunlight-visible, Right-Angled AUT-1157R1 Tail/Brake/Backup LED Lamps that are designed to replace incandescent 1157 bulbs in combination tail/brake signals and backup lights in most cars and forklifts. The AUT-1157R1 LED lamps feature 30 Super...

Self-Dumping Bucket. (Lift Truck Attachments/Accessories).
June 1, 2003... The Self-Dump Bucket installs quickly by slipping onto the forks of a forklift, allowing it to load loose material. The bucket's 1/2 cu. yd. capacity is an ideal size for masonry or landscape supply companies. It is also a good solution for...

Rider pallet truck. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Sichelschmidt has introduced EX rider versions of their entire FM certified EX walk behind line. Like all other Sichelschmidt EX equipment, the rider units come with the maintenance-free ASM-AC motor design. The platform has a low step height...

Plastic dollies. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Akro-Mils has introduced a new line of plastic dollies, which are offered with a padded or flush deck to match any application. The high-impact, durable polyethylene construction is a cost-effective and lightweight alternative to wood and...

Portable digital indicator. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The SCAIME GlobeTrotter provides complete programming and set-up by using the two buttons on the front panel. All typical weighing functions are available and are displayed on 16 alphanumeric LCD characters. The GlobeTrotter is powered by dual...

Cross feeders. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Eriez has introduced new high precision cross feeders designed for use in food packaging applications. These high speed, high deflection and high volume vibratory cross feeders and conveyors distribute product into vertical fill and seal (VFS)...

Premium Efficiency Motors. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors save energy while incorporating features that extend operating life in industrial applications. These cast iron frame motors are available from 1 through 500 hp. WEG Electric Motors Corp., 1327 Northbrook Pkwy.,...

Bar Code Solution. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The new Trident-powered Bar Code Solution is a three-piece package designed to provide consistent, highquality bar code printing. It consists of an UltraJet II printhead, Automatic Maintenance Module and ScanTrue II Ink. The Ultra Jet II...

Label indicators. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... These sensitive label indicators attached to the outside of a shipped package work together with an optional high visibility companion label to warn handlers that the contents should be kept in the upright position. The indicator will show...

Truck Weighing software. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Weigh-Tronix, Inc. has introduced TRUCK WEIGH, a comprehensive scale management software application that automatically captures information on any truck and any load that passes over a compatible truck scale. Easy-to-use TRUCK WEIGH software...

Tool-free-adjustable side rails. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Conveyor Technologies Ltd. has developed a new system of two-axis, quick-adjustable side rails for its line of low-profile conveyors that allows pre-setting of two different positions for rapid changeover times. The tool-free-adjustable system...

Conveyors--ready to roll: an MMH survey shows conveyors are high on buyers' wish lists--keeping them moving from the display case into materials handling operations. (Equipment Report).
June 1, 2003... What do American Airlines, Avery Dennison, Amazon.com and Nordstorm have in common? All have plans in place for improving their materials handling operations in the short term with new conveyors. And even more important, they are not alone. Not...

Trailer stand. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... TMI Inc. has introduced a trailer stand called the "Auto Riser." The Auto Riser prevents spotted trailers from tipping over due to landing gear collapse. This new trailer stand complies with OSHA regulations and keeps the loading area safe and...

Warehouse mgt. software. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Radio Beacon Inc. has introduced its RADIO BEACON WMS software for distributors using Microsoft SQL Server 2000. Offering advanced features and scalability not available in previous RADIO BEACON products, the software supports significantly...

Roll drop lifts. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Advance Lifts now has a line of roll drop lifts with 18 models. These double wide lifts are designed with extra heavy axle rolling capacities over the ends to handle the dynamic forces of rolling paper rolls as they come onto the lift. Since...

Drive-in Racks. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Steel King's Drive-in Rack System is designed to increase safety, reduce damage to racks and products and quicken pick rates. Standard features include flared load rails for a wider entry/exit clearance; Space Saver low profile arms, which...

Lightweight poly bin. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... This lightweight poly bin stores big loads using a small footprint. It is ideal for in-plant and interplant bulk handling and shipping of industrial materials. The space-saving bin is nestable when empty and stackable with lid. A smooth,...

Lifter transporter. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Interthor has introduced a series of lifter transporters designed for use in electronic assembly areas, cleanrooms, stock rooms, laboratories and offices. The WP Series consists of eight models, all featuring powered mechanical lifts. Available...

Handheld thermal printer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Now with remote RF Communications, the DPU-3445 was created as a solution for mobile printing in the rapidly growing world of wireless communications. This handheld thermal printer offers portable printing capabilities in a compact and...

Collapsible containers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... ROPAK 4548 reusable, collapsible containers from LINPAC Materials Handling are ideal for handling automotive and appliance components, chemicals, computers and peripherals, textiles, plastics and rubber, paper products and other industrial...

Drum handler available in three models. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The DrumJak series is an ideal solution for all drum handling requirements. There are three models to choose from. The DrumJak allows a single operator an easy and safe way to lift, transport and weigh 30-55 gallon steel, fiber and plastic...

High-performance drive. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Danfoss Drives has introduced the VLT Decentral FCD 300 drive. The CE listed FCD 300 is an "all-in-one-box" solution that can be mounted on the wall, the motor or in any standard cabinet. The NEMA 4X enclosure allows the drive to withstand...

Modular safety system. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... PNOZmulti is a modular safety system that is particularly suitable for safety applications of medium complexity and provides optimum coverage of between 4 and 14 safety functions. Pilz Automation Safety L.P., 7150 Commerce Blvd., Canton, MI...

Pan lift. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Autoquip's new XLR combines near-zero lowered height and a 4" reach over in a traditionally styled pan lift. The unit's 4" reach over distance provides easiest operator access to pallets and loads being built up or broken down over the side of...

Drain Seals. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Ultra-DrainSeals are molded with a reinforced mesh between layers of polyurethane. Urethane construction allows the pad to deform and seal off most drains on contact. Both sides of the pad will quickly seal drains--there is no specified "top"...

Adjustable length, multiple arm transfer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Lahr Conveyors by LEWCO, INC. has introduced its adjustable length, multiple arm transfer. The arms are adjustable to take parts directly from the varying die positions when placed within the press die area or through the window. Transfer arms...

Stainless steel cart pusher/puller. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The CartCaddy is a small, maneuverable, walk behind battery-powered tug for pushing and pulling heavy carts and wheeled equipment. The unit is designed to prevent injuries caused by the manual pushing and pulling of carts in manufacturing and...

Fork positioners. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... 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...

Industrial manipulators. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Ergonomic Handling Systems, a manufacturer of lifting devices, now manufactures a large variety of industrial manipulators. Pictured is a portable manipulator mounted to a pallet jack, which allows the manipulator to service several different...

Electric pallet trucks. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... The Blue Giant BGW and BGR Rider pallet trucks are designed for demanding warehouse and distribution applications. They feature a 24-volt electrical system and an ergonomically designed handle with easily accessible controls. The pallet trucks...

Flexible textile netting products. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Sterling Net & Twine Co., Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of flexible textile netting products. Sterling's product line is designed for standard applications of Rack Guard, Conveyor and Warehouse Netting. Sterling Net &...

Custom mezzanine systems. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Cubic Designs offers a range of proven mezzanine designs--from a wide span bar joist system to the Cubic high strength moment connection system which is specifically designed for Seismic Zone 3 and Zone 4. The company offers single or...

Column Protectors. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Easy-to-assemble DIXIE Slim Column Protectors cushion fork truck blows and deflect impact away from interior columns. They are capable of handling a hit from a 7000-pound forklift at 6 mph. Stress and crack resistant, 100 percent rust proof...

Power Tug. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... The heavy-duty Power Tug from Nu*Star, Inc. features a variable speed (forward-reverse), 24V system with built-in charger and fingertip controls. The unique feature of the Power Tug is its ability to handle loads weighing up to 2500 lbs. on...

Mechanical vertical lift. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Pflow's DB Lift is ideal for high cycle applications that require light-duty lifting of boxes, cartons, packages, totes, containers or cases. The lift features Pflow's exclusive Dual Belt Lifting Mechanism, which provides smooth, quiet...

Returnable plastic containers. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... IPL Products Ltd. offers a full line of reusable StakNest containers that are ideal for work-in-process material handling across all industries, including general manufacturing and food processing and distribution. Hand-held StakNest containers...

Portable davit cranes. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Thern portable davit cranes become roll-around shop cranes by slipping easily into new wheel bases. Maintenance crews can now lift grates, motors and other heavy loads from floor level or below. Changing load and site conditions are met by the...

Modular Flexible Conveyor. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Span Tech, LLC offers the WhisperTrax family of Modular Flexible Conveyors. The ST-PLN Straight Closed Top Conveyor is the first unit of the modular system. The WhisperTrax ST-PLN is ideal for transporting packaged items, assembly work and...

Reusable bulk container. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... The BOXX is the ergonomic, reusable solution to bulk storage or movement of goods. Its knockdown design minimizes freight costs and maximizes warehouse space. Removable sides allow easy access to bin contents, and with an industry leading...

Conveyor overview catalog. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Dorner's 35-page catalog gives readers a quick took at its six major conveyor lines including the 3200 and Modular Plastic Belt (MPB) Series. Specifications and dimensions including belt widths, lengths, pulley diameter, load capacity and belt...

Load transfer station. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... Columbia's new load transfer station simplifies warehousing and shipping by efficiently transferring loads to alternative pallets or slipsheets. It's ideal for capturing in-house pallets to reduce pallet replacement and repair costs. Columbia...

Power assist solutions. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... The PowerPal 1000 is a battery-powered, user friendly workplace safety solution. The PowerPal eliminates or reduces the physical strain and risk of injury associated with moving heavy-wheeled loads. Use the PowerPal to create a safer work...

Over and under work station. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... 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. Storage and...

Lift truck. (Marketers' Focus).
June 1, 2003... PDI Walkie Straddle Truck has a one-ton capacity and can turn in a seven foot wide aisle with a four foot pallet. It can lift a one-ton load up to 12 feet in the air, or be set up as a self-propelled lift table with remote control. With over 30...

Long load handling lift truck. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... CombiLift Ltd., an Ireland based manufacturer of powered mobile equipment, has introduced its four-directional, long load handling lift truck to the North American market. Designed to handle long loads of pipe, tube, lumber and other products,...

Easy-to-fold tables. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The new BioFit series of Fold-N-Roll tables features models in six shapes: round, rectangular, hexagon, octagon, square and oval. The table shapes are offered in a wide range of sizes, heights and colors to provide maximum efficiency and...

Folding Corrugated Steel Containers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... American Bulk Containers' Folding Corrugated Steel Containers provide reduced freight costs (2.3:1 ratio) and virtually maintenance-free storage on an array of products weighing up to 4000 lbs. Folding corrugated containers offer storage space...

Laser Coder. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Domino S200 Laser Coder features a single miniature laser tube combined with a unique scanning arrangement in a cylindrical enclosure, resulting in a compact, lightweight laser head. Precision optics provide a micro-laser beam that results...

Miniature Hydraulic Jacks. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Felco Low Lift Precision Hydraulic Jacks can lift over 2000 times their own weight. Small, lightweight and portable, they fit under heavy equipment in tight areas that are hard to reach. Lifting height can be adjusted very precisely, within a...

Lightweight forklift. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Model TT-750H is a compact narrow aisle forklift with a free-lift of 32", a lifting height of 72" and a capacity of 750 lbs. This forklift turns within an 8' aisle. Dimensions are 32" wide, 63" tall and 72" long. A 24 VDC industrial...

Polyurethane chairs. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... BEVCO's 7000 and 7000 Silver Series of polyurethane chairs are now available in a variety of colors. The chairs are offered in blue, green, gray, burgundy, yellow and standard black seats and backs. Models are certified for Class 10 clean rooms...

Light grids. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Balluff's AREAscan DS3 Series light grids provide advanced object detection and measurement solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. The light grids are available in two different lengths, can detect differences as small as 6 mm...

Fork Extensions with Push Block Spacer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Fork Extensions with Push Block Spacer are designed to speed up the time it takes to load a pallet on the back of a fork truck. The spacer length is slightly more than the jam of the truck door. Once you sit the pallet down you can close the...

Protective packaging system. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Pactiv Air 5000 protective packaging system creates on-demand void fill pillows at a fast pace. The unit uses ambient air and an internal electric fan. This eliminates the need for an external air supply--such as a compressor--making the...

On-demand color label printer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... ID Technology has introduced the VP2020 industrial-strength digital color label printer. The VP2020 quickly creates distinctive color labels when and where they are needed. With print resolutions up to 600 dpi, small batch product labeling is...

AC drive. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Designed for tough industrial environments, Yaskawa's new F7 general purpose AC drive brings precise control and advanced features to industrial applications from simple variable torque pumping to sophisticated networked material handling. The...