Material Handling Product News articles from March 2004

Material Handling Product News archives from March 2004

Stretch wrapper.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... Orion Packaging Systems' new CTS-67 is designed to streamline stretch wrapping operations by providing a staging conveyor onto which unwrapped loads can be placed, eliminating the need for double handling of the load. The CTS-67 (short for...

Roller track.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... Quixxsmart Structures' Profile Series roller track now includes a special Slide-Guide feature to ensure consistently smooth carton flow. The patented slide-guide roller track design provides the most compact and efficient use of lateral space...

Electric Walkie Pallet Truck.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... The Prime-Mover SMX45 Electric Walkie Low Lift Pallet Truck (24-volt) features a state-of-the-art control handle, right-angle stacking and a capacity of 4500 lbs. A SepEx transistor controller and separately excited Class "F" drive motor...

Industrial scales.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... The Sartorius Combics series is an entirely new generation of industrial floor and bench scales with the widest range of products and applications ever offered by Sartorius. Products include 10 lb. low-capacity bases for precision parts...

Vertical storage solution.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... Diamond Phoenix Corporation has introduced the POWERdepot Vertical Carousel. The industry exclusive dual chain guiding system provides for maximum cube utilization, multiple carrier depths, and multiple carrier clear heights and widths, all in...

Swivel and Fixed Casters.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... J.W. Winco, Inc., the exclusive United States supplier of wheels and casters manufactured by Blickle of Germany, has announced the availability of Blickle Spring-Loaded Heavy Duty Swivel and Fixed Casters. Featuring solid steel welded...

Walkie stackers.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... Expanding its current line of electric walkie stacker lift trucks, Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) offers new electric walkie straddle stacker lift trucks with adjustable baselegs. Available in both 2000 and 2500 lb. capacity...

Motorized electric hand truck.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... Five machines in one, the Power Mate LE-1 is a power stairclimber, tailgate lift, curb/dock leveler, motorized stacker and-hand truck. This combination allows the user to power heavy loads off vehicles, over curbs, up stairs and onto platforms...

Trash compactor.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2004... Packaderm Equipment, Inc. offers the "Mammoth" Roll-Pack trash compactor, manufactured by ACM Waste Management. This unit features "Roll-Pack" Technology, which reduces the volume of waste in 20, 30, 40 and 50 cubic yard open-bin containers....

Transport products and work centers.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Buckhorn now offers a full line of wood, steel and plastic transport products, including carts, platform trucks, multi-shelf carts, dollies and skids. Wood and steel workbenches and worktables are also offered, as well as custom-engineered...

AC drive.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... P7/Bypass AC drive provides full 3-contactor bypass control permitting motors to be run from either the drive or line current in critical fan, pump and industrial applications requiring continuous operation. Bypass capabilities allow the motor...

Adjustable-height workbench.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... A new adjustable-height workbench from Unidex, Inc. provides instant adjustments of working heights at up to 4" per second lifting speed to accommodate a variety of work positioning requirements and optimum ergonomic working heights for...

Coil lifters.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Bushman coil lifts offer years of continuous, safe and efficient coil handling. They are designed to protect the integrity of the coil and are manufactured from heavy steel weldments. They also come with a number of optional features to enhance...

Inflatable packaging system.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Fill-Air NTS packaging system from Sealed Air Corporation is the newest and most simple solution for space-saving inflatable packaging. The system produces clear inflatable cushions that are an ideal packaging alternative to bulky void fill...

Hand chain hoists.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Coifing Hoists offers models CA & CB hand chain hoists, in capacities from 1/2 to 12 ton. Standard lifts begin at eight feet, with longer lifts available. Lightweight aluminum alloy housing provides extra strength and compact size. Exclusive...

"Cargoscan" system helps spare parts center increase efficiency.(Lift Trucks and Accessories)
March 1, 2004... Many companies face a similar logistics' situation: too many warehouses with parts or products waiting to be sent to customers due to distribution not being integrated. Another problem is the need to get more shipments out for next day...

Study reveals need for plastics and advanced materials training.(Manufacturing News)
March 1, 2004... A study conducted by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), reports that 81 percent of traditional metalworking manufacturers are working with plastics and non-metal materials but need support in terms of training, suppliers, capital...

Mass manufacturing layoffs down.(Manufacturing News)
March 1, 2004... Manufacturing industries accounted for 26 percent of private-sector layoff events during the fourth quarter of 2003, according to preliminary figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 83,438 worker...

White House forecasts creation of 2.6 million jobs in 2004.(Manufacturing News)
March 1, 2004... According to the annual Economic Report of the President, prepared by the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, the White House expects the creation of approximately 2.6 million jobs in the United States during 2004. The White House predicted...

Manufacturing output up again in January.(Manufacturing News)
March 1, 2004... Manufacturing output increased 0.3 percent in January--its fifth monthly rise in a row--while overall industrial production rose 0.8 percent, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve. Manufacturing output was up 2.3 percent...

Kraft to cut jobs, close 20 plants.(Manufacturing Update)
March 1, 2004... Kraft, the number-one food manufacturer in the U.S., plans to lay off about 6,000 workers and close 20 plants worldwide over the next three years in a bid to cut costs. Some 1,300 jobs will be affected in North America in the first quarter. The...

ABB wins $20 million contract to provide drive systems in China.(Manufacturing Update)
March 1, 2004... ABB has received a $20 million contract from China's Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd., to supply all drive systems and power supply equipment for a "greenfield" heavy plate rolling mill. The new mill will be built near Shanghai in Jiangsu...

Ford announces more jobs for Chicago operations.(Manufacturing Update)
March 1, 2004... Approximately 400 to 600 more jobs will be created at Ford Motor Company's Chicago Assembly Plant and its nearby supplier campus. Chicago Assembly is Ford's first car plant in North America to utilize the company's new flexible manufacturing...

Eastman Kodak to cut 15,000 jobs.(Manufacturing Update)
March 1, 2004... Camera and film manufacturer Eastman Kodak plans to cut some 15,000 jobs over the next three years in a bid to cut costs. Kodak is preparing plans that they claim would achieve full-year continuing savings of $800 million to $1 billion by 2007,...

Trade shows 2004.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... NA2004 Date: March 29-April 1 Location: Cleveland, OH www.na2004.org The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum Date: May 10-13 Location: on board the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, departing out of N.Y. Harbor ...

Conveyor belt scales.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... ArchWeigh SC/HP Belt Scale and the ArchWeigh HP Belt Scale provide users with in-motion accuracy by using dual-ended load cells. These patented load cells provide long-term repeatability without recalibration. On both belt scales, the...

Vehicle scale software.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Mettler Toledo OverDrive software allows users to control multiple vehicle weighing and data solutions across one platform, giving businesses the information they need to make critical decisions. OverDrive software provides the power to...

Electronic tension link scale.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Featuring an ultra-high resolution, 14 bit A/D converter, the Intercomp TL6000 Digital Tension Link Scale weighs with an accuracy of [+ or -]0.1% of applied load. Design flexibility allows users to choose the model and weighing capacity...

Bar Storage Rack.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Bar Storage Rack provides quick organization of bar ends, saw drops and pipe and bolts together for easy assembly. Heavy-duty uprights are 1/4" thick steel grid. This rack is designed to reduce clutter, identify and retrieve materials...

Inventory management and control software.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The optional lot tracking feature of FastPic4 inventory management and control software from FastPic Systems lets material handling users link part numbers to lot numbers for effective inventory traceability and accountability. With lot...

AGV Control Software.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Rusco, Inc. has introduced De'Carte AGV Control Software. This software is an open control system based on standard Windows platforms and devices, employing industry-standard hardware, common off-the-shelf components and industry standard...

Drum Chock.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Drum Chock eliminates the need for expensive specialty racks and stands to store poly, steel or fiber drums horizontally. With the Drum Chock, drums can now be stored on standard pallet racks or on wooden pallets. The design prevents...

Industrial labeling system.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... K-Sun has introduced its new LABELlab 9600Ki laboratory and industrial labeling systems. This new machine can be used as a stand-alone labeling system of connected to a PC or MAC computer. In stand-alone mode, the ergonomic notebook-style...

Connecting pins for wire hook belt fasteners.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Two new connecting pins for Clipper wire hook belt fasteners feature an advanced nylon coating test-proven to provide significantly greater abrasion resistance than conventional nylon covered pins. New Clipper Duralink and DuraStainless...

Lift tables.(Spotlight on: lift tables)
March 1, 2004... The Max-Lift line of lift tables from Lift Products, Inc. is available with a rotating top that features "Roto-Bearing" construction. These lift tables are designed to easily handle off center loading. The optional rotating top is available in...

Powered pallet positioners.(Spotlight on: lift tables)
March 1, 2004... Southworth Products Corp. has added two new models to their line of PalletPal Level Loaders. The units are powered and allow operators to precisely position loads at the most comfortable working height. Unlike automatic level loading devices...

Lift Tables feature rotating top design.(Spotlight on: lift tables)
March 1, 2004... Pentalift Equipment Corporation offers 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 features a...

Manual lift tables.(Spotlight on: lift tables)
March 1, 2004... Advance Lifts, Inc. has introduced the Advantage line of manually operated scissor lift tables. These ergonomic work positioners are ideal for maintaining work at a convenient height and for moving loads from one work station to another. The...

Self-propelled scissors lift.(Spotlight on: lift tables)
March 1, 2004... The PartsCaddy Work Positioner 1000 (PWP 1000) from DJ Products, Inc. is a self-propelled scissors lift that eliminates the need for employees to push, pull or maneuver a heavy scissors lift. The PWP 1000 can maneuver and position loads up to...

Scissor lift tables.(Spotlight on: lift tables)
March 1, 2004... resto Lifts Inc. offers a complete line of scissor lift tables for a wide variety of uses. Standard Duty lifts are available in capacities from 2000 to 6000 lbs., with platform sizes up to 48" x 88 ". These lifts satisfy most application...

Indicator.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... The IQ plus 355 indicator provides accurate performance in straight weighing applications like material handling, truck scale and tank weighing. It features a large, vibrant, six-digit LED display for easy viewing, and a simple five-button...

Pressure transducers.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Setra offers the Models 546 and Model 547 strain gauge pressure transducers. Rugged submersible or general purpose type enclosures, including optional intrinsic safe explosion protection, and laboratory-type pressure measurement with 5:1 range...

In-motion checkweigher.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... In today's automation age conveyors are running faster, fillers and case packers are more productive and throughput is higher than ever. Smaller checkweighers are used to speeds of 200 pieces or more. But caseweighers have been holding up...

Collision avoidance systems.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Cattron-Theimeg Inc. has introduced two collision avoidance systems for overhead cranes: UltraGuard and LCAS (Laser Collision Avoidance System shown in photo). Both systems are designed to protect cranes from colliding with end walls or other...

Spiral Conveyors.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Ryson offers a new generation of Spiral Conveyors. The spirals convey loads up or down in a continuous flow, thereby facilitating high throughput. The Ryson Spiral Conveyors have an extremely small footprint and therefore provide substantial...

Storage rack repair kit.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... SpaceRak has introduced a structural repair kit for performing fast "cut and weld" repairs to damaged frame within selective pallet rack systems, without the need to unload product or materials from the rack. Properly completed "cut and weld"...

Order picker.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Model ECE 20, a new AC-powered horizontal order picker that increases warehouse and distribution center productivity, is available from Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp. The truck features a fixed stand-on platform allowing order pickers to handle...

Collapsible containers.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The new ERGO-TAINER container features half-drop gates on two sides to put contents within comfortable reach. The sides are also completely removable (mesh design only weighs 20 lbs.). For space-saving storage and transportation of large...

Vehicle scale software.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Mettler Toledo has introduced two new counting scales. Based on their Viper platform, the new Viper Smart Count and Viper Monobloc Smart Count are the most flexible and powerful counting scales ever offered by Mettler Toledo. Programmable...

Electronic counting scale.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Setra's low-range Super II electronic counting scale is available in 2 kg and 5 kg capacities. Designed with Setra's patented variable capacitance technology, the low-range Super II offers high accuracy and internal resolution set to 1 part in...

Crane Scales.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Alliance/Caston II Crane Scales are designed for virtually any weighing application and come in five standard models from 500 x 0.2 kg to 5000 x 2 kg (also available in pounds). Featuring an easy-to-read 1.2" LCD display and a wireless remote...

Safety Light Curtain.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The SL-C Series Safety Light Curtain from Keyence Corporation of America eliminates the "dead zones" found with traditional light curtains and significantly increases worker safety in and around hazardous areas or dangerous machinery by...

Angled Roller belt.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Intralox's modular plastic Series 400 Angled Roller belt is designed for any conveying application where accurate positioning of cases, boxes and packages is essential: infeeds to scanners, palletizers, bar coders, labelers and more. The Angled...

"Creform" System.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Creform System is a series of pipes, joints and a broad range of hardware accessories that can be assembled into virtually limitless configurations. Creform-built structures include push and trailerable carts, single and multiple lane flow...

All-welded workbench.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... All-welded workbench is constructed from 12-gauge steel. It measures 50" wide x 30" deep x 34" high and has a 1-3/4" maple top with a 3" high lip on sides and back. The unit features two 6" high locking drawers each with a capacity of 250 lbs....

Electrification system.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... TightWire is a mobile electrification system that features a joint-free, solid copper conductor supplied in a roll. TightWire, a one-piece insulator with three or four conductors, provides a durable electrification system method for overhead...

High-speed door.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Protector Clean Power Door features an advanced Soft-Edge Safety System that helps protect personnel and products from injury and damage by replacing the hard bottom edge of traditional high-speed doors with a soft, impactable design. This...

Aluminum shipping platforms.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... A new lineup of affordable aliminum shipping platforms and pallets has been introduced by Rhino Pallet. The lightweight and sturdy Rhino Aluminum Pallets and Skids are engineered and manufactured to precise specifications, ideal for use with...

Easily mount LCD display in 19" Rack.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... An adapter plate designed by CyberResearch, Inc. makes it possible to quickly and easily mount a 21.3" CyRAQ 21 LCD display in a standard industrial 19" Rack--in either landscape or portrait orientation. CyberResearch, Inc. Use InfoLINK...

Manually Guided Vehicle.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The MGV (Manually Guided Vehicle) from Lift Products is an economical alternative to Automated Guided Vehicles. The MGV is designed to move products in the assembly process from station to station and place them at the ideal height. Lift...

Flat Product Transporter.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Dalemark has upgraded the Series 985-TA Flat Product Transporter. This portable, compact carrier is constructed with a stainless steel outer frame and is suitable for handling envelopes, corrugated board, paperboard and chipboard cartons....

Bench scale.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Alliance/Ohaus CHAMP IP65 Bench Scale weighs in pound, gram, ounce or kilogram units and provides legal-for-trade resolution for parts counting. The scale has a user-selectable stabilization time from one to four seconds for dynamic weighing....

Portion Control Scale.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... The Model PC400 Stainless Steel Portion Control Scale measures only 8.75" x 6.5" and 2" high. The scale is ideal for work areas where space is at a premium. Available in maximum capacities of 2, 5 or 10 lbs., the PC-400 displays the weight in a...

Bench Scales.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Avery Weigh-Tronix, Inc. has introduced a new series of Low Profile Bench Scales featuring seven models. The 3700LP Series scales are available in three sizes--10" x 10", 14" x 14" and 18" x 18". Weighing capacities range from 10 to 250 lbs....

Low-profile floor scale.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... The new Summit 3000 is a low-profile floor scale for light industrial and legal-for-trade applications. The recognizable DIGI green diamond treadplate features a rugged steel deck design that offers an economical weighing solution. The Summit...

Output option for CellScale.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Measurement Systems International has introduced a 4-20mA output option available on the MSI-9000 CellScale. The new option provides a programmable current output for direct and/or wireless remote connection to PLC's and data acquisition...

Checkweighers.(Weighing Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Avery WeighTronix, Inc. has introduced Checkpoint--a family of five new dynamic in-line check-weighers featuring electromagnetic force restoration (EMFR) technology. These units weigh, Sort or classify at throughput of up to 230 weighings per...

NEMA C-Face motors.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... All motors and brakemotors from NORD Gear are now offered with NEMA C-Face mounting as a standard feature. A coupling mounted onto the motor shaft and connected to the speed reducer input shaft transmits torque, which makes motor removal...

Stand-up pouch machine.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Stand-up Pouch King offers linear web speeds up to 3500 in./min., enabling filled pouch outputs of up to 500/rain. depending on pouch size. The machine produces poaches up to 8" wide x 10" high x 4" flat bottom. It can accommodate a variety of...

Print engines for label printer-applicator.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Weber offers two additional Zebra print engines for use with its Model 5200 label-printer applicator. Each system includes a choice of a high-density, on-demand thermal/thermal transfer printer. Weber Marking Systems, Inc. NA2004 Booth 1325 ...

Cleveland Tramrail by Gorbel.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Gorbel's 12-page brochure highlights Cleveland Tramrail patented track monorails and under-hung crane systems, including their unique Tarca Track. Learn why Tarca's special raised tread, high carbon track and three-piece welded construction...

Medium-duty pallet.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Buckhorn has added a 32" x 30" medium-duty pallet to their wide selection of plastic pallets. The 32" x 30" pallet incorporates a 3000 lb. dynamic load capacity with a top cap and optional seatbelts to secure dense, compact loads. The...

Palletizer.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Columbia Machine's HL2000 high-level palletizer features a footprint of only 7' x 14', speeds of up to 20 cases per minute, soft product handling and standard side retainers for load squaring. The HL2000 palletizer is ideal for low speed,...

Bulk container.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... The KitBin XT bulk container from Decade Products combines all of the features of the standard KitBin knockdown container with the ability to handle approximately 70 percent more weight and volume. The KitBin XT features a patented locking wall...

Battery Watering System.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Millennium SPW Battery Watering System 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 15 seconds and allows...

Storage solutions.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... A 180-page general catalog from Lyon Workspace Products features "Safe, Secure Storage Solutions" involving nine major product categories, including safety and ergonomic products, workspace furniture, storage cabinets, shelving, storage rack,...

Plastic pallet.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... The FA-4840 Model from DIC International (USA), Inc. is suitable for all types of cargo. The pallet is made from carefully selected polypropylene or high-density polyethylene and is designed using shock-resistant technology. It has a ribbed...

Rack and conveyor netting.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Rack and conveyor guard netting from Carron Net Company can reduce costly product damage and significantly reduce the danger of employee injury. One-hundred percent nylon mesh industrial nets provide durable, cost-efficient protection and help...

Open area rack decking.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Patented Punch Deck is a morphing of two proven rack shelving standards: corrugated steel deck and wire decking panels. The 1-1/2" high, corrugated "B" profile Punch Deck combines the strength, functionality and economy of the familiar solid...

Store, organize and transport.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Akro-Mils has introduced an industrial material handling catalog with new products including Super-Size AkroBins, Stak-N-Store Bins and RB/Dura transport products. The catalog showcases Akro-Mils' complete range of products, which include...

Z-Lift Tilters.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... The Z-Lift Tilter from Southworth Products Corp. simplifies machine feeding applications by positioning containers at the most convenient working height and angle. Lift and tilt are achieved independently but with a single mechanism, making the...

Warehouse Aisle Sign Kit.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Warehouse Aisle Sign Kit is easy to use and inexpensive. Plastic sign holders snap into pallet rack assembly holes and snap out to relocate. Signs can be printed in house on laser/ink-jet compatible paper, which is included. A designation can...

Retractable lifeline/ safety harness.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... 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 1:00 PM and have order by the next...

Turnkey Automated Systems.(Show preview: NA 2004)
March 1, 2004... Murata's Turnkey 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;...