Material Handling Product News articles from March 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from March 2002

EASYpick GoKart solves pick problems in repack zones. (Advances In Systems, Equipment & Products).
March 1, 2002... EASYpick GoKart from Real Time Solutions is a problem solver for repack zones with large numbers of SKUs, long aisles with lots of walking and lower velocity product. EASYpick GoKart dramatically improves productivity and accuracy when picking...

Storage rack system. (Advances In Systems, Equipment & Products).
March 1, 2002... Two new storage rack beam sizes, one for light duty load requirements and another for high capacity applications, have been added to Wireway/Husky's standard line of beams. Invincible Storage Rack Beams are now offered in 2-1/2", 3", 3-1/2",...

Vehicle restraint. (Advances In Systems, Equipment & Products).
March 1, 2002... The new VBR-300 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint from Rite-Hite helps safely secure trailers at the dock to protect against early departure, trailer creep and dock walk. Similar to the original DOK-LOK restraints, the VBR-300 restrains the trailer by...

Power Pusher features Ergo-Handle. (Advances In Systems, Equipment & Products).
March 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...

High pallet pivot gate. (Advances In Systems, Equipment & Products).
March 1, 2002... Mezzanine Safeti-Gates has added a high pallet pivot gate to its extensive safety gate product line. The new high pallet pivot model allows materials of up to 80" in height to be easily loaded and off-loaded from mezzanine ledges, accommodating...

Stand-Up Counterbalanced Riders. (New Literature).
March 1, 2002... Brochure details Crown's RC 3000 Series Stand-Up Counterbalanced Riders. It shows a variety of features like the multi-function control handle, side-stance operator position and contoured operator compartment. With lifting heights of over 22',...

Material handling products. (New Literature).
March 1, 2002... Meese Orbitron Dunne Company showcases its range of bulk containers, utility trucks, carts, and other products in this new catalog. Featuring more than 100 products, the catalog details the dozens of configurations, casters, brakes and other...

Conveyor belt drives. (New Literature).
March 1, 2002... Brochure describes Gates belt drive systems for eliminating downtime and maintenance costs associated with roller chains on conveyors. Poly Chain GT2 and PowerGrip GT2 synchronous drive systems provide more horsepower capacity in less space on...

Systems Integration. (New Literature).
March 1, 2002... The Systems Integration Brochure describes The Cooke Corporation's ability to design and fabricate material handling equipment including overhead cranes, hoists, conveyors and vacuum lifters for repetitive motion applications. A variety of...

Handheld bar code reader. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The laser light sources used in most handheld bar code readers pose a danger to the user's eyes. The new BL-80 bar code reader from Keyence employs an LED light source that is extremely safe and completely capable of reading bar code widths up...

Lifting equipment. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... VacuHoist, manufactured by Ergonomic Handling Systems, has introduced "Spiderfoot," an end effector designed to safely lift and position tires while preventing back injuries. Six adjustable round suction cups grip the tire firmly and allow...

Palletizer infeed provides precise stacking. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Turnado infeed ensures precise labels-out stacking for palletizing speeds up to 50 cpm. It uses an in-line, triple-turn shoe design with special cushions on each turning mechanism to achieve 90-degree left, 90-degree right or 180-degree...

Weight indicator for hazardous environments. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The IQ 700IS intrinsically safe weight indicator is FM-approved and designed for use in explosive environment applications. It is encased in a NEMA 4X enclosure and has an intrinsically safe 115 VAC power supply for mounting within the...

Pallets for the print industry. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... ORBIS offers a comprehensive line of plastic pallets and top caps for the printing industry. Available in multiple footprints and versions, these rackable pallets are ideal for double stacking, racking and conveyor use. The 100% recyclable...

Vertical lift modules add efficiency to manufacturing, service operations. (Technology At Work).
March 1, 2002... By replacing shelving with a vertical storage and retrieval system, Thermo Forma has not only improved productivity, but has also freed valuable floor space to accommodate market growth. Thermo Forma, with headquarters in Marietta, OH, is a...

Self-propelled lift. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Model 15DVSP AXXESSOR is a driveable vertical stock picker designed to lift workers and products for overhead storage. With its 15' platform height and 500-lb. unrestricted platform capacity, the new JLG lift can be used to shelve and pick...

Compact palletizer. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Top Tier has introduced a new palletizer incorporating existing and new patent applied for technologies. The resulting palletizer is smaller, less expensive and has higher case rates than previous designs. New features include Touch Screen...

Enclosed track conveyors. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Unibilt conveyors are designed to increase productivity by making maximum use of available space and improving material flow. These enclosed track conveyors come in six different models to suit individual users' needs. The Inverted Power and...

Robotic Palletizing System. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... APS Robotic Palletizing System palletizes bags and taped boxes simultaneously from multiple production lines with patent pending tooling and vacuum controls. System throughput is over 1440 packages per hour (up to 576 tons per eight-hour...

Industrial panel PCs. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Industrial panel-mount PCs offer bright 15.1" TFT LCD displays. A NEMA 4/12 heavy-duty aluminum bezel and steel internal chassis stand up to tough shop conditions. SuperTrim STR 15 industrial-grade PCs feature a sealed front panel that resists...

Conveyor retrofit kit. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Intralox offers an easy, time-saving option for converting roller conveyors into low maintenance modular plastic belt conveyors. The EZ Retrofit Snap-On Carryway with Snap-On Component allows plants to lay modular plastic belting right over the...

Center Row Shoe Sorter. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Center Row Shoe Sorter from FKI Logistex is designed for extremely fast throughput and efficiency. The Sorter has a capacity of 460 products per minute or 540' per minute, based on the application, and an 18" average product length. Sorter...

Industrial vacuum. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Twin-Motor CAC-2 Wet-Dry Vacuum offers high water lift and air movement. It can be used for liquid recovery or dry debris pickup. The vacuum is designed to last, giving years of dependable service. Goodway Technologies Corporation, 420 West...

Pneumatic Lift Tables. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Pentalift's new Pro Air Lift Tables operate off clean shop air and with no electrical or hydraulic lines, the tables are ideal for ergonomic positioning of product and components in operations where cleanliness is required. A compact design and...

Flat Carton Imprinter. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Dalemark has upgraded its Model 975-F Flat Carton Imprinter. The Model 975-F is an advanced coding and dating system designed for knocked down chipboard carton imprinting applications on stock thicknesses from 0.030" to 0.156" and on flat...

Magnetic tool line. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... New line of magnetic tools designed to make lifting and clean-up duties easier on the shop floor has been introduced by Strongridge Limited. Industrial strength STRONG-MAG Magnetic Tools help users save time by detecting ferrous parts and then...

Flat Panel Display console. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The APW-Wright Line Profile Flat Panel Display System is a fully integrated, interactive desk and console system that supports the benefits of flat screen technology to permit maximum screen viewing while minimizing floor and vertical space...

AS/RS software streamlines operations. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... FastPic Parts PL software gives operators of automated storage and retrieval systems the capability to simply enter a part number into the system and have the stored items automatically delivered to them. It is designed to be installed quickly...

Walkie Reach Truck. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The BGNR Series Walkie Reach Truck is designed for applications where pallet widths vary in size and exceed the existing straddle width setting. Safe and easy to maneuver, the BGNR is operator friendly and can be used with a minimum of...

Shipping impact indicator. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... This simple device turns bright red when subjected to any impact that exceeds a pre-set limit. Shockwatch is the name of the indicator that can be applied with (or without) a warning label to nearly any product, package, carton, or other...

Automated truck loader. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... PACO Corp. has developed a fully automated loader for unmodified semi-trailers. The ATLS integrates an overhead feed conveyor with an automated forklift that travels within a platform along the loading dock floor. PACO Corp., 3185 1st St.,...

Forklift trucks. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... Models EFG-Vac 16 and 20 AC-powered electric 4-wheel sit-down forklift trucks feature a totally enclosed drive axle, which includes motors, gears and multiple disc brakes, protected against dust and moisture. Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., 5701...

Lateral Movement Hand Truck. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... SideRoller Lateral Movement Hand Truck is designed to transport long, narrow items through doorways and halls and is ideal for moving items such as plywood, doors and furniture. Wesco Industrial Products, P.O. Box 47, Lansdale, PA 19446. ...

Bulk containers. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... KitBin storage and material handling bins feature removable side panels, allowing them to be disassembled for return shipment and storage purposes. Decade Products, 4950 37th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. NA 2002, Booth #1527. Write In...

Four-way reach trucks. (Top Ten Products).
March 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. Load capacities of these electric reach trucks range from 3900 to 6600 lbs. Servolift...

Goods elevator. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... Warehouse space can be significantly increased with the ConVer 146 Goods Elevator. The ConVer 146 transports palletized loads of up to 4400 lbs. The self-supportive structure is vertically expandable and adaptive to interior or exterior use....

High volume, low speed fans. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... HVLS fans at ClosetMaid's Ocala, FL facility use ten hollow-core extruded aluminum airfoils to optimize airflow. These aerodynamically designed blades can be made in lengths ranging from 4' to 12', creating fans that range in size from 8' to...

Stretch wrapping systems. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... The MimaLite stretch wrapping system offers a choice of two ergonomically designed machines that use StrengthWrap films to unitize pallet loads. The new CobraLite manual stretch wrapping machine and the semi-automatic Raptor 1.1 Economy...

Electronic wheel chock. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... The "Smart Chock" is an electronic wheel chock safety system that is designed to enhance safety for loading dock operations and to help industries comply with OSHA regulations. It keeps both drivers and dock workers alerted to the loading...

Ergonomic assist devices. (Top Ten Products).
March 1, 2002... Patented Intelligent Assist Device (IAD) technology is used in this class of ergonomic assist devices to provide significant productivity and safety improvements in material handling applications. Ergonomic assist devices allow workers to lift...

Hot melt ink jet case coders. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... MARKEM Corporation has enhanced its 5000 Series of hot melt ink jet case coders, allowing users to operate up to four print heads with one controller. The 5200 is capable of controlling two print heads and the 5400 is capable of controlling up...

Work platforms. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Jarke designed work platform allows workers to quickly and efficiently handle high reaching maintenance jobs without setting up ladders and scaffolds. The platform features 4" toe boards on all four sides and a retention chain to secure...

Spill Clean-Up System. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Complete Spill Clean-Up System contains all the necessary tools to safely handle and dispose of an accidental spill. The system features a 35-gallon polyethylene drum with an attached lid. The drum fits snugly inside a dolly for easy transport....

Safety Barriers. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Safety Barriers from Omega Industrial Products protect people, machinery, walls, shelving, racks, finished product and more. The rugged barriers safeguard a workplace from injuries and accidents caused by moving vehicles. Omega Industrial...

Mezzanine safety solutions. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... The Roly Safeti-Gate addresses the issue of fall protection from mezzanine loading areas. Roly counterbalanced gates create a controlled access workstation, ensuring there is always a gate between the operator and the mezzanine ledge. Mezzanine...

"Easy Mover" line of pushers. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Handling Heavy Equipment and products? Use "Easy Movers" from Revolving Technologies, Inc. to prevent injuries and reduce labor costs. Compact, lightweight Easy Movers allow one person to handle loads from 1/2 to 50 tons. Revolving...

Lifting solutions. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Autoquip provides a wide variety of lifting solutions for a number of applications. Products include scissor lifts, docklifts and vertical conveyors. High-Lift Hand Truck comes in two different sized models with a capacity of 2220 lbs. Autoquip...

Drive solutions. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Danfoss' new Guide to Drive Solutions features their complete line of adjustable frequency drive products, including the VLT MICRO, VLT 2800, VLT 4000 VT, and VLT 5000 Drives, as well as their APU Panel Program and MCD 3000 Soft Starters....

Ergonomic brochure. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Gorbel Inc. has introduced a 12-page brochure featuring their line of Work Station Bridge Cranes and Jib Cranes with capacities from 150 to 4000 lbs. The brochure also includes the new G-Force Intelligent Lifting Device and Gorbers line of...

Drum handlers. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Brochure from Morse Manufacturing Company, Inc. features extensive descriptions, specifications, new products, plus sources for more information, fast response and help. Over 100 products include Karriers, Rotators, Cradle Trucks, Hand Trucks...

Wrapping techniques manual. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Manual from Goodwrappers explains how to get the securest wrap possible with stretch film. It includes photos and drawings of wrapping techniques such as X-wrapping, Cross Top Wrapping, and Wrapping Low, as well as a comprehensive stretch...

Rotation material handling system. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... This innovative below the hook rotation system is safe, efficient and damage-free. The Posi-Turner is a true problem solver for applications requiring both lifting and rotating of the load. Standard heavy-duty slings and rotation drive turn...

Sectional dock door. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Don't settle for dock doors that can be easily damaged or destroyed. Get the door that utilizes a simple, yet innovative design -- Rite-Hite's WORKHORSE 1000 Sectional Dock Door. Featuring an energy-saving design and ergonomic operation, the...

Steel carts and cabinets. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Forty-page catalog details a variety of heavy-duty all-welded steel and aluminum material handling and storage products. Many new models and styles are available. Products include platform trucks, hand, trucks and workbenches. Durable carts are...

Dock Sealing System. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... FROMMELT's new 4-sided INSULATOR Dock Sealing System uses long-lasting DURATHON fabric for added durability without pleats. Paired with the FIREFIGHTER header seal, vertical-motion side pads and INSULATOR bottom seal, it offers a high level of...

Pallet Trucks and Lift Tables. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... "Pallet Trucks and Lift Tables" catalog offers economically priced standard pallet trucks with many new features including a "2-year pump warranty." Expanded offering now includes Scale Trucks, Hi-Rise Skid Lift Trucks, Galvanized Trucks and a...

Rack and pinion drive systems. (Literature Review).
March 1, 2002... Eliminate backlash and assure precise, repeatable positioning in linear motion applications with preloaded rack and pinion drives from Andantex USA, Inc. The drive systems are deal for traveling gantries, CNC axis drives, robotics. Andantex...

"Supplies lid" for tilt trucks and poly-trucks. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Bayhead's hinged lids include a molded supplies well to hold cleaning accessories along with a handle that can also hold rolls of paper towels and garbage bags. The lids are available for 5/8 and 1.1 cubic yard Tilt Trucks and Bayhead's 10, 12,...

Overhead drum lifter. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Multipurpose overhead drum lifter can be used with most types of closed-head 30 and 55-gallon plastic, steel or fiber drums with top lip. The drum lifter manually attaches to the drum top lip. The drum can be transported with use of an overhead...

Box lifting aid. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Handy Lift Aid Co. is the designer, developer and manufacturer of the "Handy Lift." This hand held, detachable box grip is designed to reduce musculoskeletal and repetitive strain injuries in the hands, wrists, forearms and shoulders of people...

Over and under scale. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Model 4100XL stainless steel scale is available in capacities from 5 to 200 lbs. and base sizes from 10" x 10" to 15" x 15". The scale's 1000% overload protection, with "Quad Spring" design, results in less production downtime. The folded...

Micro Impact Marking System. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The LM-4400 Micro Impact Marking System permanently identifies products. The solid carbide tip oscillates at 400 times per second for crisp, clean legible marks. The rugged construction adds the mass required for stable, repeatable performance....

Precision balances. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Setra has introduced two new single range gram models to its line of EL precision balances: the EL-410S and the EL-4100S. Designed with Setra's patented variable capacitance technology, the EL balances offer high accuracy at an economical...

Shrink packaging system. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The high-speed servo-driven 75GI is capable of operating at speeds up to 75 bundles per minute. The addition of the servo-drives provides for the smoother, quieter acceleration/deceleration of seal carriage and seal head and this ultimately...

Hydraulic Toe Jacks. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Hydraulic Toe Jacks from Hilman Rollers provide lifting capacities of 5, 10 and 25 tons. They offer the capability to jack-up loads that are just over 1" off the floor, which allows for easy placement of low profile rollers beneath the load. In...

Three-compartment storage lockers. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... All-welded, visible, three-compartment storage locker features a heavy-duty angle iron frame, expanded metal sides, back and door and a solid top. All units are 75" high and contain three separate compartments with three separate doors for...

Exhibitor highlights. (The Material Handling & Logistics NA 2002).
March 1, 2002... Retractable Lifeline/Safety Harness Protect order pickers with these affordable personnel safety devices. InCord is the synthetic netting expert with over 35 years of combined experience in safety mesh designing and manufacturing. Call by...

Industrial PC. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Delta Series PCI Industrial PC offers a choice of three integral flat panel display sizes (10.4" VGA, 12.1" SVGA or 15.0" XGA) with touchscreen interface, 3 PCI or 2 PCI and 1 ISA expansion slots, Intel Celeron or Pentium III processing...

Portable floor scale. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The PFS 2418-01 rolls easily from job to job, reducing production area traffic and decreasing weighment time by eliminating the need for constant travel to and from a central scale. Designed to interface with a PC-820 Dual Counting Scale, it...

Semi-automatic packaging system. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Dura-Pack CE-33 Power Form from O/K Durable Packaging, Inc. is a cost-effective system designed to erect, pack, and seal batches of uniform cases. The operator opens a case into a tube, positions it into the former, where all bottom flaps...

Wire partitions and mezzanines. (New Products).
March 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...

High speed roll-up door. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Marathon Hydrarol door is a durable metal exterior door with the ability to open and close at 42" per second, allowing seamless material flow while creating a steadfast barrier against unwanted elements. The exterior of the Hydrarol door is...

55-gallon drum liners. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... LFP Liners from Textiles Coated International are made entirely of PTFE and are available for a variety of containers, including 55-gallon and 30-gallon drums. The leak tight molded design withstands virtually all chemicals and is rated for...

Air-operated transporters. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Vibro Air-operated Transporters provide a time-saving solution to problems commonly associated with conventional conveying systems, such as routing and emergency shutdowns for cleanup and maintenance. A pneumatic cylinder that operates on air...

Label inspection system. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... AGR*TopWave LLC has added the Label Examiner to its family of plastic container inspection and measurement products. The Label Examiner is an advanced, vision-based inspection system designed to inspect containers for problems associated with...

Packing peanut clean-up tool. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Portable, easy-to-use Flo-Vac Jr. Peanut Vacuum from Associated Bag Company quietly removes packing peanuts and most loose fill from incoming packages and cleans up any spill over. This handheld device comes fully assembled and operates on a...

Low-profile conveyors. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Dorner has introduced the MPB Series of conveyors featuring plastic belts. These conveyors merge the suitability of plastic belts for a range of applications with the low-profile conveyors' performance advantages, including prolonged operation...

Plastic Export Pallets. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Buckhorn's Plastic Export Pallets are an economical alternative to wood pallets. Durable plastic construction eliminates infestation problems -- and the need for costly heat-treating or fumigation. Ideal for all sanitary international shipping...

Hand trucks. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... RWM Casters has introduced a new line of lightweight aluminum hand trucks. The trucks are available with various wheel types to provide smooth and easy rolling for indoor or outdoor surfaces. Extruded side frames with riveted cross-members made...

Fork Extensions with Push Block Spacer. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Fork Extensions with Push Block Spacer are designed to make loading a pallet onto the back of a truck quick and convenient. The spacer length is slightly more than the track's door jam, allowing the pallet to be placed far enough inside the...

Accumulation conveyor. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Mounted directly to the conveyor side frame, Automotion's custom designed integral photo-eye/solenoid valve module locally monitors and controls each zone of the accumulation conveyor. Multi-color LEDs provide a constant status of the photo-eye...

Foam-in-Bag packaging system. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Sealed Air Corporation's Instapacker Tabletop Foam-in-Bag System is designed for medium-size packaging operations. The system is a cost-efficient option for producing moderate volumes of foam-in-bag materials for cushioning, blocking and...

"Super-E" motors feature improved efficiency ratings. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Baldor Electric Company has improved the efficiency ratings and overall performance of the Super-E line of premium efficient motors. Baldor has raised the efficiency level of over 125 individual ratings and some now exceed 96%. The improved...

Semi-rigid manipulator lifts and rotates panels. (Spotlight On Manipulators).
March 1, 2002... Conec's airOlift with 180 [degrees] panel inverter is a dual-rod, semi-rigid manipulator that is able to lift and rotate panels for various industries including furniture, electronics and glass. This unit features a capacity range to 350 lbs.,...