Material Handling Product News articles from June 2008

Material Handling Product News archives from June 2008

Easier manual palletizing.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cutouts in the Roll-In level loader manual palletizer's low-profile platform enable easier loading and unloading of full pallets. Forks of a hand pallet truck roll into the platform level with the top, accommodating...

Paper packaging cushions.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
June 1, 2008... The PakIT paper packaging system uses cohesive treated paper to create a secure cushion packaging medium on demand. The system's shredding action generates moldable forms to be used as void fill, blocking, bracing and cushion packaging. Made of...

Large character ink jet printer.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Videojet 2320 large character ink jet printer produces high-resolution, on-line printing of variable data on corrugated shipping containers. Code height impressions measure up to 2 inches. Automatic self-cleaning...

Robotic truck automates pallet transport.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
June 1, 2008... The 8,000 pound capacity GP8 industrial mobile robot transports pallets to an assigned location, automatically positions them and returns to the original starting point--or to another pre-assigned location--for more work. The technology enables...

RFID inlays.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Four new RFID inlays are now offered: AD-224, AD-631, AD-824 and AD-840. The new UHF inlays are EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and ISO-180006-C-compliant to meet new and emerging manufacturing, retail and item-level RFID...

Activated roller belt aligns packages.(SPOTLIGHT ON Conveyors)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To increase productivity while lowering operating expenses, the modular plastic activated roller belt includes built-in rollers that protrude beyond the top and bottom of the belt to align multiple package dimensions...

Vertical reciprocating conveyor.(SPOTLIGHT ON Conveyors)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Reciprocating vertical conveyors feature counterweighted lift mechanisms to cut the effective unit load weight in half, thereby reducing horsepower and power requirements. Standard models are offered with unit load...

Motor driven roller conveyor.(SPOTLIGHT ON Conveyors)
June 1, 2008... The 24-volt DC AutoRoll+ motor driven roller conveyor only runs when required to advance product. This run-on-demand configuration reduces energy consumption and overall noise while extending the system's functional life. Other features include...

Automatic sortation speed control.(SPOTLIGHT ON Conveyors)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To automatically adjust the operating speed of sliding shoe sorters, a new control option on the supplier's RS200 and S-L 300 sorter models lets the system match actual carton flow activity. By dynamically...

High-speed sortation with mini-unscrambler.(SPOTLIGHT ON CONVEYORS)
June 1, 2008... To orient cases into a single-file line at rates up to 100 cartons per minute, the Mini-Unscrambler conveyor sets up products for induction into high-speed materials handling systems. By edge-aligning cartons and removing side-by-side products,...

Conveyor with live roller technology.(SPOTLIGHT ON CONVEYORS)
June 1, 2008... The E24 conveyor includes 24-volt live roller technology for high performance and reliable operation in a safe, quiet environment. Ideal for operations with frequent layout changes, the system may also be used by manufacturers who need to...

Corporate partnership yields new conveyors.(SPOTLIGHT ON CONVEYORS)
June 1, 2008... Modular plastic ARES/ARB angled roller belt from Intralox is now available with HK's live and passive roller conveyor applications. The modular belting offers an alternative for use in food and beverage distribution, consumer products and lower...

Software monitors, controls conveyor.(SPOTLIGHT ON CONVEYORS)
June 1, 2008... The In Control Ware conveyor control system interfaces with warehouse management systems and other technologies. Using open architecture design, the system helps manage a facility by supplying tools to access and view information. Blending...

Easy motor management, protection.(SPOTLIGHT ON CONVEYORS)
June 1, 2008... To effectively manage a conveyor motor system, the Telemecanique TeSys T motor management protection system records motor history, statistics and time-stamped faults to give personnel a comprehensive real time view of motor control. The system...

Quick delivery for modular conveyor.(SPOTLIGHT ON CONVEYORS)
June 1, 2008... Delivered in three to five weeks, the QCON-24 conveyor is quiet, intelligent and modular. Conveyance modules include straight, curved, right angle transfer, merge and divert sections. Programmable logic controllers drive these modules, which...

Trucks powered by low-emission engines.(LIFT TRUCK NEWS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Veracitor VX lift truck line is powered by cleaner engines that meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regs limiting the level of total engine exhaust emissions....

New line of internal combustion lift trucks.(LIFT TRUCK NEWS)
June 1, 2008... Hamech internal combustion lift trucks are offered by the supplier under a new branding agreement with Komatsu Forklift USA. All parts orders, service support and warranty will be managed by the supplier's distribution network. The trucks offer...

Compact truck offers three capacities.(LIFT TRUCK NEWS)
June 1, 2008... The Platinum II Nomad series lift trucks are offered in three capacities: 3,000; 3,500 and 5,000 pounds. With a compact design, high ground clearance and gradeability, the truck is easily maneuvered. It's ideal for transporting materials...

Cushion tire trucks haul up to 100,000 pounds.(LIFT TRUCK NEWS)
June 1, 2008... The FKS series heavy-duty cushion tire lift truck is offered in a capacity range of 22,000 to 100,000 pounds. Powered by either a 5.7- or 7.4-liter LPG engine, the truck series is built with premium standard components including a Rockwell...

Forklifts offer ergonomic features.(LIFT TRUCK NEWS)
June 1, 2008... Ideal for applications in manufacturing, the PRO5 series of pneumatic tire lift trucks feature EPA Tier-3 compliant engines. Features include fully enclosed oil disc brakes to eliminate outside contamination, power reversal transmission and an...

Ergonomic transport of LPG cylinders.(LIFT TRUCK NEWS)
June 1, 2008... For facilities using LPG-powered fork trucks where the cylinders are manually transported for short or long distances, the TanKaddy allows workers to easily roll tanks across the shop floor. The system improves the ergonomics of manually...

Palletizer forms bi-directional gaps.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Capable of forming complex patterns with gaps in both directions, the high-level, high-capacity SP4000 palletizer with bi-parting stripper apron includes a scalable control package to meet future pattern needs....

Energy efficient palletizer.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... Stacker fully-automated palletizers are affordably priced for entry-level use. Using four drives minimizes the unit's power consumption and maintenance requirements. Easily setup and operated, the system features AB controls and a color...

High-speed, low-level palletizing.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... The high-speed palletizer with low-level construction for floor-level operation includes an automatic grouping module, which allows layer transfer during product accumulation to stage and stack every 15 seconds (4 layers per minute). Products...

Packaging machine recognizes loads.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The high-capacity stretch hood packaging machine is offered in two film formats with a configuration that yields exact positioning of the film. Standard features include package recognition and a film crane for...

Invert and transfer pallet loads.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... The PalletPal inverter rotates fully loaded pallets quickly, safely and easily. The system is ideal for replacing broken pallets, switching to or from in-house/ shipping pallets, transferring loads to slip sheets, and replacing damaged goods at...

Overhead wrapper handles 80 pallets per hour.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... The S-2500 overhead stretch wrapper handles 80 pallets per hour and processes the unstable or heavy loads frequently found in paper goods or beverage industry plants. The machine's film delivery system pre-stretches film up to 300%. With a...

Palletizer cuts forklift traffic.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... The fully automatic HLP-50 high-level infeed conventional palletizer is offered in two configurations to accommodate differing plant layouts. With touchscreen pattern selection for rapid product changeovers, the palletizer minimizes forklift...

Mid-size palletizing robot.(SPECIAL FOCUS: PALLETIZERS)
June 1, 2008... Ideal for palletizing bags, boxes, bundles and trays, the R-2000iB/100H robot offers a 220-pound payload, 104.5 inch reach and product handling at rates of 20 cycles per minute. The fiveaxis, mid-sized palletizing robot fits in smaller work...

Safety at the dock.(SAFETY TIPS)(Reprint)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The potential for injuries at the dock range from ergonomic to catastrophic. Consider the potential for injury if a tractor-trailer prematurely pulled away from the dock opening with a load-bearing lift truck in...

Short series brake motors.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Three phase short series brake motors feature an integral Dodge spring set brake for a compact and cost-effective operation. The DC brake is magnetically released with a built-in single phase rectifier and includes a...

Track vehicles, inventory.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The Total-Trax system combines the supplier's Sky-Trax and Skan-Free systems for vehicle and inventory tracking. Exact pallet location and identification, vehicle location, precise location and full-path tracking of all warehouse assets are...

Ergonomic container unloading.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For emptying containers full of cartons, the Empticon unloader is operated by a single worker, who directs all machine functions remotely via a wireless control panel. Seven suction cups lift the cartons onto a belt...

Tension monitoring.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The Auto Tensioner automatically measures and adjusts rope tension in aero-mechanical conveyors. The unit indicates when the rope is worn and needs to be replaced. Since operations are checked automatically instead of manually, time and labor...

Battery-assisted, passive RFID labels.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The battery-assisted, passive RFID label product line using the EPCglobal Class 1, Gen 2 air protocol combines high performance and reliability with support for standards-based Gen 2 RFID readers. Ideal for organizations that use an EPC Gen 2...

Analyze, optimize supply chain performance.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... Performance Management software--previously only available to retailers--is now offered for supply chain optimization. The system provides analytical monitoring and reporting tools for fast, actionable decision making in the supply chain....

Drive rollers.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... An expanded line of cushion, solid, finned and drive rollers has been unveiled. Finned rollers provide a softer grip for more gentle transport, while solid rollers provide lengthy service life. Made of polyurethane or silicone for...

Energy savings added to sorter controls.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Automated diagnostics and energy-saving features have been added to UniSort sliding shoe and linear belt sorter controls. The controls provide automated calibration, monitoring and diagnostic testing to effectively...

Software enhances plant performance.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... Version 4.4 of Proficy Plant applications includes new features that decrease time-to-value, making it easier for manufacturers to reach production, quality and cost objectives. The release includes reporting and analytical capabilities to...

Camera system reads bar codes.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A camera-based bar code scanning system, the AV6010 long range camera, sees no-reads to improve efficiency and reduce cost. Offering simple installation, calibration and configuration, the system's auto configuration...

Dumpers aim high.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... For applications that require lifting a container or load to a high elevation and then dumping it, high reach dumpers safely accomplish both functions in one compact unit. Ideal for use with high in-feed processing equipment locations, the...

Load locking system.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The easy-adjust Pallet-Grip load locking system for the supplier's straddle stretch wrapping systems locks a load to a pallet. It delivers a cable of film rolled into the bottom wraps and placed below the deck of the pallet. The system captures...

Ergonomic handheld scanning.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The QuickScan L bar code scanner is for affordable, entry-level laser scanning. The lightweight, small, ergonomic unit is comfortable for operators to handle and reads bar codes at instinctive distances. It may be configured with a variety of...

Cubing, weighing cart.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The mobile ExpressCube Featherweight Gold-M dimensioning and weighing workstation features a laser-free, robust and easy-to-operate cubing system mounted on a sturdy cart. Equipped with a rechargeable battery power source, the system can...

Tool kit removes split lock ring tires.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The industrial wheel lock ring tool set helps tire technicians safely, easily and quickly remove and replace split lock rings on multi-piece industrial lift truck wheels. The kit includes two tools. The doubleended...

Global supply chain software released.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The release of Supply Chain Advantage Suite 10.0 combines extended functionality with high adaptability for better management of materials flow through global operations. Enhanced functions include a warehouse management wizard for set-up and...

Package long, narrow objects.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Protect long, narrow products during shipping and handling with UCrate packaging. The sustainable packaging consists of seamless U-shaped channels that fit snugly together to ship products such as window blinds and...

Cushion tire lift truck.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... The cushion tire Titan series lift truck offers a capacity range of 18,000 to 22,000 pounds. Compact and maneuverable, the truck is ideal for use in industries such as paper, steel, beverage and automotive. Features include advanced ergonomics,...

Create more workspace.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Add 18 inches of workspace to the RollMaster mobile workstation with its integrated Expand-A-Top insert. When not in use, the insert can be stored on one end of the workstation. Other features include ball-bearing...

Ring scanner increases mobility.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Resting on a mobile worker's finger, the 8650 Bluetooth ring scanner includes a module worn on the back of the hand or wrist. When paired with a Bluetooth-enabled handheld, wearable, fixed-station or vehicle-mount...

Convertible tablet PC.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... An upgraded version of the Toughbook 19 rugged convertible tablet computer has been released. Incorporating a Core 2 Duo processor and expanded memory capabilities, the 5.1 pound computer may be specified with an optional integrated camera for...

Solid plastic lockers.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... High density polyethylene (HDPE) solid plastic lockers offer an alternative to coated metal. They resist moisture and harsh chemicals, allow for easy cleanup, and will not dent, rust or delaminate. Features include one-piece body construction...

Monitor enterprise-wide RFID deployment.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... OAT enterprise scalable management platform provides real-time RFID visibility for distribution operations while simplifying the management and deployment of RFID solutions. Ideal for companies seeking to proactively manage supply chains and...

Charge enhancer extends battery life.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To ensure maximum battery performance on 12, 24, 36 and 48 volt systems using 6,12- and 24-volt lead-acid batteries, the PowerPulse device is ideal for vehicles or equipment that are charged on a regular basis. It...

Shelving holds the heaviest stuff.(PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ideal for storing dies, molds, fixtures, printing cylinders and other heavy items, 20 ton capacity powered shelves fully extend with a roll-out device. The top of the shelves holds up to 50 tons. Shelves measure 250...

Secure propane tanks.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
June 1, 2008... This propane tank stand accessory helps secure a propane tank during transport. It prevents tank damage while eliminating the need to use ropes or other methods to secure the tank. Features of the reusable accessory include a non-slip design...

New thermal label printers debut.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
June 1, 2008... Three new thermal label printers, ranging from desktop to midrange class, have been added to the supplier's current line of color laser, mono laser, line printers, serial matrix printers, vehicle and handheld printers. The new units are...

Wireless temperature monitoring.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
June 1, 2008... Remotely monitor temperature conditions affecting product quality and energy costs with the wireless savings calculator. Both trends and real-time temperature data readings are automatically displayed on desktop computers for quick reference....

Security on the move.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
June 1, 2008... Five models of security trucks offer multiple storage capacities, keeping contents safe yet visible--even on the go. Model footprints range from 48 x 30 inches to 74 x 44 inches. All are 57 inches high. Using heavy-duty construction, the...

Industrial keyboard.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To withstand rugged use in manufacturing and materials handling, the SL-91 industrial keyboard features epoxy-coated keycaps. A plastic face guard provides an additional layer of protection to the rubber overlay. The...

Mezzanine safety gate.(REAL SIMPLE SOLUTIONS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Prevent falls off elevated material loading and unloading access points with a LedgeGuard mezzanine gate. The system incorporates two gates, and ensures that one gate is always closed automatically. The gate system...