Material Handling Product News articles from March 2001

Material Handling Product News archives from March 2001

Wheel designed to handle heavy pallets. (Executive Preview).
March 1, 2001... Mallard Mfg. Corp. is celebrating its 40th year as a manufacturer of top quality gravity flow systems and related components. Mallard offers storage and handling systems for containers from the smallest, lightest cartons to large, heavy,...

Hydraulic pallet truck has capacity of over 5500 lbs.
March 1, 2001... Tractel Inc., Griphoist Division, has introduced the Pioneer pallet truck. The rugged, economical pallet truck has a capacity of over 5500 lbs. The Pioneer range of materials handling equipment provides operators with a quick and simple method...

Bulk containers feature removable side panels.
March 1, 2001... KitBin storage and material handling bins from Decade Products, LLC lower shipping costs and require less storage space than other bulk containers. The containers feature removable side panels, allowing them to be disassembled for return...

Hose reel line.
March 1, 2001... Value Plus Reels (VPR) from Aero-Motive are spring-driven hose reels that feature durable steel construction and a containerized mainspring which provides long service life and ease of maintenance. VPR reels are ideal for production lines,...

Zoned accumulation conveyors.
March 1, 2001... TKF Inc.'s zoned accumulation conveyors, which are zone controlled for safe, non-contact accumulation of even the heaviest, bulkiest loads, are available in medium duty and heavy duty roller diameters. The capacities of the conveyors range from...

Bar code scanner. (New Literature).
March 1, 2001... Metrologic's MS9500 Series Voyager is an advanced single-line hand-held bar code scanner. The Voyager 9540 features Metrologic's proprietary Code-Gate technology. Code-Gate is an intuitive scanning system that is ideal for all scanning...

Roll handling equipment. (New Literature).
March 1, 2001... Air operated Roll-Lifts from Superior Lift Systems, Inc. are an ideal solution for a variety of roll handling needs. All functions of the Roll-Lift are controlled with a hand held pneumatic pendant. Capacities range from 50 to 2000 lbs.,...

Overhead Cranes. (New Literature).
March 1, 2001... North American Industries, Inc. offers Overhead Bridge and Gantry Cranes for a variety of applications, from complete crane systems (cranes, runways and accessories) to money, saving assemble-it-yourself kits and component forms, North American...

Edge-of-Dock Leveler. (New Literature).
March 1, 2001... BL Series Mechanical Dock Equipment are easy to install and operate. BL Series Levelers are exclusively equipped with three formed steel gussets, providing 30,000 lbs. of structural support in the stored position, Pioneer Loading Dock...

Automated warehouse system provides complete "lights out" operation. (Technology At Work).
March 1, 2001... Warehouses can now benefit from the marriage of automatic guided vehicle technology and conventional industrial trucks. The combination of a monified (VNA) very narrow aisle truck manufactured by Hyster Company and AGV Products' guidance...

Semi-rigid manipulator. (Spotlight On Manipulators).
March 1, 2001... Conec's airOlift is a dual-rod, semi-rigid manipulator with a 180 degree panel inverter that is able to lift and rotate panels for various industries including furniture, electronics and glass. This unit has a capacity range to 350 lbs.,...

Manipulator designed for restricted space areas. (Spotlight On Manipulators).
March 1, 2001... The Conco Clearance Master manipulator by CM offers a solution to material handling in low headroom and restricted space areas. The Clearance Master performs in areas with overhead limitations as low as 8', eliminating the need to reconstruct...

Lifting and pulling solutions. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Bravo lever hoists and Tralift chain hoists are rust and corrosion resistant. Bravo hoists are designed for industrial lifting and pulling applications. Tralift hoists are designed to operate from a fixed anchor point or traveling trolley....

Online conveyor stores opened. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... The Alliance of Worldwide Solution Providers supporting Hytrol Conveyor equipment has recently begun the roll-out of their e-commerce initiative. A large sample of the most popular "out of the crate" conveyors is offered for sale on the web....

Electric Height Adjustable workstations. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Featuring a height range of 20", Electric Height Adjustable Memory Stations can be adjusted to meet both sitting and standing requirements. This feature ensures maximum operator efficiency by allowing quick adjustment of the surface height from...

Low profile conveyors. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Dorner's 2200 Series conveyors are especially well-equipped for efficient transfer of small component parts. The conveyors are available in flat belt end drive, center drive and cleated belt models, in widths of 2" to 24" and standard lengths...

Engineered winches. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Line of high performance winches are designed for repetitive lifting and cable pulling applications. Each 203 Series winch is compatible with almost any power source. Winches are available with electric, air and hydraulic motors. David Round,...

Heavy-duty computer cabinet. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Deluxe Computer Cabinet from Lyon provides superior security and protection from dirt and dust. Features include: acrylic window door houses monitor for easy viewing; full-length hinged lockbar secures contents (padlock not included); and...

Storage systems. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Full-line catalog features shelving, rack, shop equipment, office storage and lockers in stock for quick shipment from the company's Canton, OH or Statesville, NC warehouses. Republic has manufactured steel storage and building products for...

Modular brooms. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Ideal for the cleanup of dirt, debris and material spills, SweepEx brooms are adaptable to virtually any service vehicle. The brooms are built with no moving parts, eliminating the high-maintenance and hazards of rotary style brooms. SweepEx,...

Shipping and storage containers. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Line of self-palletized shipping and storage containers includes the unique OctaPak. The octagon design makes it ideal for transporting a variety of products. The OctaPak can be used hundreds of times as opposed to disposable pallets....

Lift tables. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... New "Guardian" Series lift tables incorporate safety features that are optional or not available on other lift tables. Standard safety features include a perimeter safety bar that stops lowering action on con tact with obstructions. Lift...

Rack protector. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Rack Sentry is designed to reduce collision damage to pallet rack systems when hit by forklifts. This molded plastic guard attaches to rack columns with Velcro fasteners, offering immediate protection. Sentry Protection Products, 31393...

Storage solutions. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... USP offers a variety of storage solutions including Push-Back, Drive-In, and Archive-Storage Rack. Steel-Clad Impact Panels (in photo) are designed for superior protection against forklift damage. United Steel Products Company, P.O. Box 407,...

Wire carts and containers. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Carico Systems offers a variety of collapsible/stackable and returnable wire carts and containers. The durable carts and containers, which are plated to prevent rust, feature heavy-duty bases and bolted casters. A variety of sizes and options...

Floor mats. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... EUROKRAFT Rejuvenator Mats add comfort and stability to workers who stand for long periods of time. The mats have a crush-resistant, soft surface with a measure of firmness. The solid, non-cellular urethane surface offers abrasion and chemical...

All Roller Power Conveyors. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Nestaflex All Roller Power Conveyors are the first in the Flexible product line with every roller powered from the motor and drive belt. They can be used as stand-alone units or in combination with other conveyors. Flexible Material Handling,...

Reusable containers. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Folding containers from Titan Rack feature a drop gate on the 48" side that allows easy access. The containers securely stack when collapsed, eliminating the need for banding. They are available in corrugated steel and 2" x 2" wire mesh. Titan...

Electronic Crane Scale. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... The versatile Weigh-Master Electronic Crane Scale features a heavy-duty design that includes a cast aluminum housing, stainless steel load cell and state-of-the-art electronics. Capacities are available from 500 to 150,000 lbs. LTS Scale...

HVLS fans available in custom sizes. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... High volume, low speed (HVLS) ceiling fans are available in custom sizes. The design and composition of the fans' anodized aluminum airfoils makes it easy to create a fan of any size between 8' and 20'. Custom sized fans of any diameter can...

Label Holders. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... AIGNER INDEX features a diversified line of Plastic and Magnetic Insertable Label Holders for racks, shelves, bins, drawers, etc. Label holders are available with self-adhesive, magnetic or hook and loop backings, in various styles, sizes and...

MACX containers. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Dolav's lightweight MACX containers reduce costs to move, store and ship product. The containers replace thousands of corrugated combos and are backed by a 5-year warranty. These durable HDPE containers stack up to ten-high to optimize valuable...

Lift Tables. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Lift Tables eliminate undue strain on workers, enhancing safety and minimizing injuries. Low-Entry Lift Tables have a net capacity range from 2500 to 6000 lbs. These tables lower as much as 1/2" from floor level for easy on/off loading and...

Forklift Cylinder Handler. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... The Forklift Cylinder Handler reduces the risk of back injury while changing motor-fuel cylinders. Utilizing this device with its 12-volt battery powered winch and convenient hand controls, the forklift operator can safely refuel without...

Modular conveyor system. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... The Ambaveyor is a modular slat conveyor system that features an efficient cost-saving design incorporating straights, curves and elevation changes, all within a single drive. The easy to install system is available in painted mild steel,...

Wire shelving and carts. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Catalog details new round post wire carts and shelving system. Interchangeable with most round post systems, the line includes starter and add-on shelving units plus a complete line of utility carts with casters and accessories. Gillis...

Productivity Products. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Full line of Productivity Products are designed to increase productivity and decrease worker fatigue, injuries and downtime. Products include the ZeroLift, featuring more lift from less space, and Scissor Lifts and Tilters with capacities from...

Automatic data collection systems. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Datalogic offers fixed position laser scanners and complete systems for automatic data collection. Designed for use in harsh conditions, all scanners offer exceptional features in terms of durability and safety, combined with an optimum...

Dock and Safety Products. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2001... Dock and Safety Products catalog addresses employee and asset protection by taking a systems approach to safety. The Torbeck product offering creates an Accident Intervention System (AIS)--down aisles, through entrances, overhead and on the...

Rope-Pull Safety Switches. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Emergency-Stop Rope-Pull Safety Switches are positive-opening mechanical switches that connect to cables to provide multiple-location emergency shutdown capabilities. Ideal for use along conveyor lines or around the perimeter of large...

Plastic pallets. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Two-piece plastic pallets, made from post-consumer and post-individual recycled plastics, are more durable than wood pallets and lighter in weight, resulting in reduced shipping costs. They can be cleaned and re-used for USDA applications....

Vertical lift module. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The MegaLift VLM (vertical lift module) is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an ergonomically designed extraction platform, and computerized controls. The Flexispace feature allows random storage of products to optimize the cubic...

O-ring belts. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Long-Life HT Belts are designed for use on powered-roller conveyors and provide a working life up to six times longer than standard belts. They maintain greater tension for longer periods of time and have a high coefficient of friction to...

Thermal/thermal-transfer printers. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The 200 Series line of printers offers exceptional print quality for bar codes, text and graphics. Models handle pressure-sensitive labels and tags in sizes from 3.54" to 8.8" wide and 20" to 39" in length. Print speeds range from 4" per second...

Closed-base cabinets. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Spec-Master closed-base cabinets feature a marine-edge top designed to minimize spillage and enhance sanitation in food service and other contamination-sensitive work areas. They are made of heavy-gauge type 304 stainless steel for long-term...

Electronic counting scale. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The Super II electronic counting scale offers high accuracy and internal resolution for counting that exceeds 1 part in 600,000. It is available in four capacities, ranging from 25,000 g to 60,000 g. The Super II features excellent readability...

Plastic Divider Sheets. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Designed to replace fiberboard type materials, Plastic Divider Sheets are separators, unit stabilizers and load protectors. The washable sheets have a significantly longer life expectancy than fiberboard type materials. Made of anti-static...

Industrial duty battery chargers. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Battery chargers from Guest Industrial feature sophisticated electronics protected in durable, waterproof, shockproof, epoxy-potted cases. The chargers are compact, cool and silent. They require less stand-off space, making them ideal for...

Rider pallet truck. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2001... The PE 3000 Series rider pallet truck features a Crown manufactured drive unit and a rugged, all-steel caster. A redesigned control handle with textured, soft urethane molding is also standard. Cam on one end can be adjusted for each operator....

Case conveyor products. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2001... Brochure details Alvey's full line of case conveyor products for accumulation, transportation and sortation needs. Alvey conveyors offer solutions for a variety of production and distribution problems such as lithographic coating buildup and...

Slings and Tie-Downs. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2001... Caldwell's new Slings and Tie-Downs Catalog features type 1 through 6 standard web slings, round slings, and leg bridle slings. Specialty slings include cargo, roll handling, tow straps, drum handling, pipe lifting and wheel nets. Also...

Replacement Panel. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2001... Rite-Hite's Rite-Flex Replacement Panel provides a solution to door damage caused by fork truck impacts. The sectional door replacement panel decreases maintenance costs and door downtime. It features an Auto-Release hinge system that helps the...

Lift truck scale. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... ACCU LOAD's V9.0 Forklift Truck Weighing Program provides a more efficient flow of material in the shipping and receiving operation. This economical Model LTWS Weighing System "LIFT & DISPLAY" Scale is accurate to 1 percent and gives users the...

Floor mats. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Notrax Airug Floor mats with rib-tip design have a closed-cell design that absorbs step impact and returns to shape immediately for consistent cushioning. These anti-fatigue PVC mats feature sealed, beveled edges to reduce tripping. Associated...

Industrial monitor. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Rockwell Automation offers a pure-flat-screen monitor for users who demand high-end image quality in the CRT price range and form factor. The 19" Allen-Bradley RAC6157 monitor provides bright, clean screen images associated with conventional...

Center Flow Container. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The Center Flow Container is ideal for shipping, storing, and dispensing a range of small parts and granular products--from seed and feed to fasteners and pelletized resins. It has a 56.5" x 48" footprint with 58.3 cu.ft, capacity and carries...

High speed lift. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The Joyce Expeditor Lift is a high-speed, low-capacity lift ideal for lifting light loads at high speeds for increased duty cycles. It has a rated capacity of up to 100 lbs. at speeds from 60 to 250' per minute. More compact that other...

Six-wheel hand truck. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... This six-wheel platform truck is compact, lightweight and easy to use. Its large capacity together with portability saves trips and helps operators achieve productivity goals. Carrying capacity is 1500 lbs. when used with the extension or 750...

Corrugated steel bulk containers. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Rigid, reusable containers are ideal for storing, handling and shipping metal parts, stamping, automotive components, bearings, and other components weighing up to 6000 lbs. To ease product movement, the containers are fork-liftable from all...

Industrial utility vehicles. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Taylor-Dunn offers two electric-powered industrial utility vehicles: the four-passenger, forward facing Tourmaster B-100, and the two-passenger Carrymaster B-125. The vehicles provide a practical, convenient solution for commercial and...

Web 2001 directory.
March 1, 2001... www.yale.com Yale Materials Handling Corporation of Greenville, N.C., has been meeting the needs of the materials handling marketplace for over 125 years. Yale offers a comprehensive line of lift trucks that range in capacity from 2,000 to...

Storage and dispensing systems. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Pactiv Air 3000 system is a portable unit which creates variable-sized, perforated air cushions from rolls of polyethylene tubes. The Floor Bin Transfer System is ideal for medium to smaller packaging operations, enabling tabletop or inline...

Hose Reel. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The 884 Hose Reel is designed to efficiently convey air or fluids, and can be used with vacuum applications in all types of industries. The aluminum designed 884 safely stores hoses off the floor, causing less wear and tear and minimizing...

Bench scales. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The Eclipse 5000 Series can be used for general purpose weighing, check-weighing, manual batching or batch control. The open flow design results in less product build-up under the platform as well as quick, thorough clean up. Platform sizes...

Polyester composite material boxes. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Reinforced thermoset polyester composite material boxes are designed to handle hot castings, forgings and other hot parts right out of the mold or press without damage to the box. These rugged "Hot Boxes" stack securely and withstand as much as...

Container Lift and Tilt. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Pneumatically operated Container Lift and Tilt units are designed to improve the ergonomics of loading or unloading parts from a container. Design features include the use of air spring actuators to power the scissors lift and the tilt deck....

Aluminum wheel chock with sign and handle. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... Handle with warning sign allows users to easily and quickly remove aluminum wheel chocks. Handle eliminates bending to pick up and getting down on the ground to remove wheel chocks. Simply grab the handle and pull the wheel chock away from the...

Maintenance-free sealed battery. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... GNB maintenance-free battery is designed for use on Type EE industrial lift trucks that are used in potentially explosive environments. The shockproof batteries are custom-built and available in a variety of amp-hour capacities for virtually...

Wire Partitioning system. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The EZ Guard Wire Partitioning system is designed for enclosing one machine, a work cell, an entire production line or an assembly area. The system also creates a safety barrier over mezzanines. Wireway/Husky Corporation, P.O. Box 645, Denver,...

Bar code verification system. (New Products).
March 1, 2001... The self-contained Autoscan II incorporates film master analysis, traditional bar/space dimensional analysis and ANSI reflectance profile analysis in a single system. RJS Systems International, P.O. Box 19559, Irvine, CA 92623. Write In...

Stamping supplier integrates reusable containers into assembly operations. (Technology At Work).
March 1, 2001... By working with one of their major customers to develop a unique, just-in-time delivery program with reusable shipping containers, managers at South Charleston Stamping & Manufacturing found that the same techniques could be applied to their...

Rack and pinion mechanical jacks. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Rack and pinion mechanical jacks are designed for numerous lifting applications. Available configurations include toe, cable reel, and wall mount styles, in lifting capacities from 550 lbs. to 44,000 lbs. Smooth, safe operation and precise...

Stockpicker lift. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Model 15VPSP self-propelled vertical lift is designed for retail, warehousing and stockpicking operations. The Model 15VPSP features a platform height of 15'-4" and can be driven at full platform height. The vertical lift has a 500 lb. platform...

Intelligent lifting device. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... The G-Force makes any load up to 150 lbs. feel like it weighs only 3 lbs. G-Force instantaneously adjusts to changes in load capacity and speed. Gorbel, Inc., P.O. Box 593, Fishers, NY 14453. Write In 333 or Reply Online [ILLUSTRATION...

Document lift truck operation. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Shockswitch ID controls access to who may operate a specific forklift. Shockswitch ID requires every driver to prove his or her unique identity before the forklift can be operated. Shockwatch, 7929 Brookriver Dr., Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75247....

Spring loaded casters. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Spring loaded casters protect delicate cargo from shock and vibration, reducing noise levels, reducing wear on floors and extending caster, wheel and bearing life. The legs are slotted such that the axle "floats" up and down as the wheel...

Staging/storing: up, down, and all around: add horizontal carousels and vertical lift modules to automated storage and retrieval systems for powered handling of unit loads. (Equipment Report).
March 1, 2001... When it comes to staging and storing pallets or other unit loads in powered equipment and then very selectively retrieving them, the automated storage and retrieval system rules. AS/RS has done so for some time with good reason. Benefits...

In-motion weighing solutions. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Mettler Toledo offers precise in-motion weighing with the 9480 Expressweigh and 9481 Expresscheck systems. Both flexible systems offer versatile components that can be configured to suit specific line requirements. The Scale Conveyors are...

Small parts storage. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... With non-removable bins, these multi-bins are ideal for inventory cribs and workstations. The 27" x 42" high impact ABS plastic panels are available in horizontal or vertical orientations, with small, medium or large bins that are completed by...

Very narrow aisle lift trucks. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Model SLF 4-wheel electric lift truck has an overall width of 46", allowing it to operate in aisles of 66" or less. Drexel Industries LLC, 331 Maple Ave., Horsham, PA 19044. Write In 338 or Reply Online [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Ergonomic lifting devices. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... ALUM-A-LIFT manufactures ergonomic lifting devices that handle test fixtures weighing up to 165 lbs. These battery-powered lifts are configured to accommodate all known combinations of testers and fixtures. The lifting devices eliminate the...

Spiral conveyors. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Ryson International, Inc. offers a new generation of spiral conveyors that feature a small footprint and substantial space savings compared to conventional methods. Several models are available with outside diameter ranging from 5'-3" to 7'-9"...

Direct thermal industrial printer. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... The M-5900RV uses the latest new generation high speed RISC processor technology to significantly improve throughput and imaging response time. It incorporates a number of new features while maintaining compatibility with the original M-5900....

Electric Toe Guards. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2001... Advance Dock Lifts can now be ordered with Electric Toe Guards, which surpass protection required by federal regulations. If Toe Guards come in contact with an object, the platform stops its downward motion immediately, The platform can then be...