Material Handling Product News articles from March 2003

Material Handling Product News archives from March 2003

Power lift stacker.
March 1, 2003... Multiton's Model SM 15/20, a remodeled power lift stacker, is ideally suited for light-duty applications that require lift but not power drive. The highly maneuverable SM15/20 is available with either a single mast for 62" lift or a telescopic...

Overhead track storage system.
March 1, 2003... Eagle MHC's MasterTrack overhead track high-density storage system combines maximum storage in a minimum space with quick and easy assembly. Users can optimize their storage capacity in a confined space using these overhead track systems. The...

Fully assembled building units.
March 1, 2003... Fully assembled buildings from Porta-King Building Systems are highly adaptable to in-plant environments. Delivered fully assembled as stand-alone units or in components ready for immediate erection, these buildings are designed to provide...

Accumulation Conveyor.
March 1, 2003... Ideal for the computer and electronic component, food and beverage, and glass industries where non-contact between conveyed products is crucial, TKF's PosiGrip Accumulation Conveyor stages from the discharge end. Accumulation zones are driven...

Pail shipping system for hazardous materials.
March 1, 2003... BASCO offers the Ergo-Pak Overpack Shipping System for 5-gallon steel and plastic pails containing UN regulated material. This system eliminates the "Additional Handling Charge" imposed by UPS and FedEx for unboxed pails. The Ergo-Pak Overpack...

Battery Watering System. (New Literature).
March 1, 2003... Millennium SPW Battery Watering System from Flow-Rite Controls is independent of water supply pressure, topping accurately at any water supply pressure from low gravity head to 35 psi (2.4 bar). Millennium SPW tops off batteries in as little as...

Labeling Systems. (New Literature).
March 1, 2003... Titled "Labeling Systems & Solutions," this new brochure covers Weber's complete line of pressure-sensitive label applicators, label printer-applicators and stand-alone printers. Special attention is given to Weber's Model 5200 label...

Lifts designed for light loads. (New Literature).
March 1, 2003... Specialty Lite Load Lifts from T&S Equipment Co. are designed to minimize back strain. The lightweight lifts are available in a number of models and sizes. With a lowered height of 1/4", the Low-Profile Straddle Lite Load Lift is ideal for...

Casters, wheels and floor trucks. (New Literature).
March 1, 2003... Full Line Catalog 290 from Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. includes industrial casters and wheels with capacity load ratings from 125 to 20,000 lbs. The catalog also features Hamilton's full line of industrial trucks and inplant trailers with...

Freezer vertical carousels. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The freezer vertical carousel from Remstar International offers improved inventory management, reduces errors and significantly increases employee productivity in material handling automated storage and retrieval applications. Freezer vertical...

Tote/dunnage cleaning system. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The Aquamaster MC-1400E is a cleaning system for returnable dunnage and totes. The system is designed to remove oils, coolant, chips and other soils transferred to the part container from manufacturing and process operations. Parts/product can...

Electric chain hoist. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Columbus McKinnon's ShopStar electric chain hoist is designed with an H4 duty cycle with the capacity to provide lifting up to 1000 lbs. and 300 motor starts per hour. The compact ShopStar has a maximum lifting speed or 40 feet per minute when...

Weight indicator. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The UMC222 weight indicator is available with multi-range volts DC capability for applications where AC power is not available. These indicators are available in 12, 24, 36, and 48 volts, and plug an external voltage supply on any vehicle,...

Fork positioners. (New Products).
March 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...

Linear guide coverstrip. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Schneeberger has announced an addition to its line of MONORAIL linear guideway accessories. Designed as an option to the traditional plastic caps that cover the counterbored mounting holes in a profile rail of a precision linear guideway...

RF Remote Digital Weight Indicator. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Measurement Systems International has added the MSI-9750 RF Remote Digital Weight Indicator to the CellScale product family. All scale features are supported allowing the MSI-9750 to function as a full-featured terminal providing direct access...

Drive In/Drive-Thru pallet rack systems. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... SpaceRak's Drive In/Drive-Thru pallet rack systems provide increased efficiency in product warehousing/distribution while lowering overall storage costs. This system allows for floor-to-ceiling storage configurations while greatly reducing the...

Cleveland Tramrail by Gorbel.
March 1, 2003... Gorbel's new 12-page brochure highlights Cleveland Tramrail parts and components, including their unique Tarca Track. The full-color brochure explains why Tarca's special raised tread, high carbon track and three-piece welded construction make...

PowerTrac Conveyors.
March 1, 2003... Brochure shows new Bunting PowerTrac Aluminum Frame Conveyors and options. Included Selection Guide explains how to order low- and medium-profile models to exact lengths with the correct drive and belt for your application. V-guide tracks and...

Storage cabinets.
March 1, 2003... Brochure from Strong Hold Products details a wide variety of industrial strength storage cabinets, desks and tables. Floor models are manufactured of heavy 12-gauge steel, which provides excellent protection for tools and machines. Strong Hold...

"Easy Mover" line of pushers.
March 1, 2003... 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.
March 1, 2003... 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...

Power assist solutions.
March 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...

Lift covers.
March 1, 2003... Duratite lift covers feature a manufacturing process that produces four rigid sides without stitching or adding metal wires. The lift covers protect mechanisms and personnel from dust, dirt and pinch points. They are available in black or black...

Mezzanine safety solutions.
March 1, 2003... 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...

Wrapping techniques manual.
March 1, 2003... 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...

UNIVAC vacuum lifters.
March 1, 2003... New items in this catalog include over 50 product application photos; Univise Assembly Work Stations and Unitrac Heavy Duty Work Station Systems. Seven different styles of vacuum lifter configurations with more than 120 standard models are...

Lift and turn tables. (Spotlight On Lift Tables).
March 1, 2003... Advance Lifts, Inc. offers 18 models of lift and powered turn tables. These units are used to eliminate lifting, bending and reaching during pallet build-up and breakdown. The turntable platform sizes are available from 24" wide x 36" long all...

Pneumatic lift tables. (Spotlight On Lift Tables).
March 1, 2003... 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. The Pro Air has platform sizes up to...

Skillet Scissor Lift. (Spotlight On Lift Tables).
March 1, 2003... The Joyce/Dayton Skillet Scissor Lift is a constant speed unit suited for lifting almost any type of material with high duty cycles. The Skillet Scissor Lift is rated for capacities ranging from 1000 to 8000 lbs. with programmable duty cycles...

Lift tables. (Spotlight On Lift Tables).
March 1, 2003... The Max-Lift line of lift tables from Lift Products, Inc. is available with a convenient rotating top that features "Roto-Bearing" construction. These lift tables are designed to easily handle off center loading. The optional rotating top is...

Container dumper. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... This stainless steel hydraulic container dumper accepts poly containers of food products and discharges the contents into a hopper at 36 inches above floor level. The unit features a wash down duty 304 stainless steel tubular frame, a 304...

Walkie Straddle Truck. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The 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...

Light-duty container. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The ROPAK L-Series 4548 container from LINPAC Materials Handling is ideal for applications involving bulky but lightweight products such as aluminum components, beverage preforms, blow molded bottles, and plastic molded components. Constructed...

Weight indicator. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Cardinal's model 204 has been added to their 200 Series digital weight indicators. Selectable weight units, along with gross, tare, net functions, allow the 204 to be an indicator for many different types of applications. The 204 features a...

Laser scan bar code reader. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The compact BL-600 Series weighs only weighs only 115 g and operates at 500 scans/sec. Using Keyence's patented polygon mirror scanning technology, the BL-600 reads bars as thin as 0.125 mm. It operates at distances of up to 330 mm (12.9")....

Fork Truck Mounted Front Loaders. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Engineered for use with an existing fork truck, Fork Mounted Front Loaders are designed for transporting snow, gravel, sand or refuse. Fabricated of steel with leak-proof welds, this Fork Mounted Front Loader is available as a 1-1/3 cubic yard...

Full-color digital label printer. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... A new high-speed color label printer has been introduced by the QuickLabel Systems Product Group of Astro-Med Inc. The QL5-4100 Xe rapidly processes and prints graphic-rich labels, with or without variable information, all in full color....

Security magnetic sensors. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... A new line of magnetically operated proximity sensors that are offered in press-fit and screw-on surface types for use in doors and windows is available from Greenwich Electronics, Inc. Featuring a variety of sizes and contact ratings, the...

Linear motion guide. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... THK has introduced a new approach to LM guides with its family of products featuring caged ball technology. Using a retainer that separates and aligns the re-circulating ball bearings, this technology offers a smoother and more consistent...

Web 2003 directory.
March 1, 2003... www.warnerelectric.com Warner Electric is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Industrial Power Transmission products that include Clutches and Brakes with specially designed Controls, providing an unmatched capability to solve the...

Structural pallet racks. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Rugged by design, the SK3000 rack is a cost-effective storage system for drive-in, drive-thru or selective pallet storage. Easy to assemble and adjust, SK3000 pallet racks have superior structural angle frame bracing and high strength,...

Vibration Control Pads. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... AirLoc PAD-PAK Vibration Control Pads are pre-engineered and prepackaged to provide the proper leveling and loading for machines having four points of support. Offered in 45 Durometer neoprene for low frequency applications and 70 Durometer...

Ink jet system. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The LINX 6800 Spectrum from Diagraph is a new small character continuous ink jet system developed especially for printing pigmented inks on dark surfaces such as cable, extrusions, food and beverage closures, industrial/electrical parts and...

Rider sweeper/scrubber. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... American Lincoln's SC7740 rider sweeper/scrubber features an independent sweeping system in front that picks up dirt and debris before scrubbing. The machine also features a dust control system that prevents stirring up even the finest dust...

Counting Scale. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... A&D Weighing has announced that its new FCi Counting Scale has replaced the FC Counting Scale. The new series provides improved resolution and performance along with additional features at a lower cost. The FCi can be used for production...

Freight packaging solution. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Freight Glove is a highly effective freight packaging solution. A complementary aid to conventional plastic shrink wrap, it virtually eliminates theft, tampering and water damage. In addition, it's reusable. Freight Glove can be utilized for up...

Safety Hinge Switch. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... The Warner Safety Hinge Switch integrates the features of a safety switch with the load-bearing capabilities of a hinge built for industrial applications. This safety hinge switch is designed for mounting on extruded aluminum profiles, and...

Turnkey Automated Systems. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... Murata's Automated Systems offer a variety of features that include: greater system reliability; hardware that meets industry standards; industry standard software language; high modular software design; rapid system installation; greater...

Flexible textile netting products. (Marketers' Focus).
March 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 &...

Mechanical vertical lift. (Marketers' Focus).
March 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...

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

High volume, low speed fans. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... HVLS (high volume, low speed) ceiling fans improve air circulation and worker comfort year round. These 8' x 24' diameter fans are ideal for installation in large warehouses and distribution centers, as each fan can move up to 160,000 cfm of...

Electric pallet trucks. (Marketers' Focus).
March 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...

Conveyor overview catalog. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... Dorner's 35-page catalog gives readers a quick look 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...

Power Tug. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... The heavy-duty Power Tug from Nu*Star 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 four...

Nestable Pallets. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... Triple-wall Nestable Pallet provides durable protection for products and is lightweight, reducing LTL and airfreight costs. The base of the triple-wall corrugated deck is constructed with 12 plastic cones to eliminate moisture absorption from...

Reusable bulk container. (Marketers' Focus).
March 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...

Locker Selection Guide. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... Locker Selection Guide from Lyon provides colorful photos and detailed product specifications for a broad line of storage lockers. The extensive product offering includes: Standard Quiet Lockers, Heavy-Duty Quiet Lockers, Heavy-Duty Ventilated...

Casters and wheels. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... New catalog from RWM Casters makes product selection fast and easy by grouping products into three main categories: casters, wheels, and non-powered material handling products. In addition, the caster and wheel sections are arranged by...

Returnable plastic containers. (Marketers' Focus).
March 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...

Custom mezzanine systems. (Marketers' Focus).
March 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...

Heavy-duty computer cabinet. (Marketers' Focus).
March 1, 2003... Topview Computer Cabinet from Strong Hold Products is constructed from heavy-duty 12-gauge steel. Its new feature is the retractable keyboard drawer. This allows users to lock-up all computer accessories. Lower storage area comes with two full...

Wire partitions. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... W.A. Schmidt's WireWall partitions are experiencing increased use for theft deterrence in the vending, inventory and storage areas of industrial plants. The wire mesh panels are installed using common hand tools to create a secure enclosure...

Forklift pivot mount. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... Increasing the flexibility of forklift applications, SweepEx, a division of TrynEx International, has introduced a forklift pivot mount. Designed to angle the broom from side to side, the forklift pivot mount works with all SweepEx Mega Series...

Reinforced casters. (New Products).
March 1, 2003... J.W. Winco offers casters with glass-fiber reinforced nylon brackets. The precision designed swivel casters feature thermoplastic, high-quality rubber tires bonded to a polypropylene wheel center. J.W. Winco, Inc., P.O. Box 510035, New Berlin,...

Industrial manipulators. (New Products).
March 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...