Material Handling Product News articles from March 2005

Material Handling Product News archives from March 2005

Electric lift trucks.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. has introduced the 7-Series 3-wheel electric lift truck line. The compact lift trucks feature a new AC power system that consists of both drive and lift AC motors and they are configured with three motors...

Magnet indicates if batteries are charged.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Aigner Index has introduced the Charged Card, an easy way to tell if batteries are charged or need recharging. The two-sided, color-codes magnet adheres to any lift vehicle or battery pack and can be cut with scissors to the desired size. The...

Work positioners.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Trans-Positioners allow workers to lift, transport and position up to 3000 lbs. at a time. Whether used for loading or off-loading pallets, picking orders or for positioning materials at workbenches or production machines, Trans-Positioners can...

Cushion tire lift trucks.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks offers added efficiency improvements on its line of 3000 to 6500 lb. capacity N-Generation cushion tire forklift trucks. Available in eight different models with three fuel configurations, the lift trucks are...

Motorized conveyor pulley.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The MXP motorized pulley from Emerson Power Transmission is ideal for applications such as telescoping conveyors and feed conveyors. The pulley is a self-contained drive unit with an internal, high efficiency, NEMA inverter duty motor and an...

Maintenance Cart.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... This Multi-Purpose Maintenance Cart from Strong Hold Products is constructed from 12-gauge steel, which provides excellent protection for tools and machines. The durable, all-welded cart has 12 drawers (ten 4" high x 19" wide x 20" deep and two...

Quad steer carts travel in-line.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... Quad-Steer Carts from Topper Industrial are used primarily for tugging situations where the cart remains attached to the tugger to deliver commodities in a specific route. With all four wheels turning, the radius of the rear wheels follow the...

Wire Storage Units.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... "Four Shelf" Storage Unit from GILLIS has a shelf capacity of 1000 lbs. All units feature one piece collets for easy assembly and adjustment. This system is interchangeable with most round post systems through the use of an adaptive collet....

Drum Motors.(Editor's Choice)
March 1, 2005... The BDL Drum Motor is a conveyor drive system where the motor, transmission and bearings are totally enclosed within the drum shell. Power from the motor is transmitted through the gearbox, which is coupled to a geared rim fixed to the drum and...

Paper roll handling device.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The SPIDER is a paper roll handling device that ensures that paper rolls are in complete roundness before the roll is positioned on a high-speed, web fed printing press, thus eliminating the need to stop the press and return the damaged roll....

Inventory management software.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... FastPic Systems' advanced inventory management software's features new list processing and middleware capabilities. The suite of FastPic software can improve speed and order picking accuracy in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution...

Proximity sensors.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Proximity sensors feature an internal reed switch that is turned on and off by a change in magnetic field and requires no electrical power. Available in a wide range of mounting configurations, they can be supplied in normally open, normally...

Two models added to stacker line.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Crown offers two new products, the ST 3000 and SX 3000 to their Stacker Series. The stackers feature another new innovation from Crown--the X10 Handle. Operator performance improves with the X10 handle's easy-to-use features, minimizing hand...

Polyethylene Bins.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... CECOR Inc. offers the Poly Bin, Model OA-P28 in yellow, green, red and blue in addition to the standard gray. The new bright colors are ideal for sorting and storing different products. The colors also work well for segregating different types...

Wheel handling end effectors.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Positech has developed wheel handling end effectors to adapt to increases in the size and weight of wheels. When an end effector is used with the appropriate lifting device, it greatly improves an operator's ability to lift and position wheels...

Vertical lift module provides secure parts storage for Utah transit authority.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
March 1, 2005... A few years ago if you had asked principals of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) where their parts were stored they probably would have responded with "everywhere." With an increasing level of inventory and a limited amount of space, the UTA...

Roll out drawer storage system.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... Roll out drawers with dividers in MegaStar Systems' MegaStation Vertical Carousel provide maximum space utilization for industrial material industries. By replacing shelving and drawer systems with automated vertical systems, users can increase...

Full extension shelves with vacuum lift.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... This unit is ideal for storing molded plastic sheets, sheet steel, laminate plastic, fixtures, dies, molds, etc. The user simply rolls out the shelf, lowers the vacuum lift, picks up the item and takes it directly to the work area. Custom...

Storage cabinet.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... The high-density, 221/2" deep HyperSpace (HS) Cabinet from Lista is designed to provide the maximum in space saving productivity, making item retrieval easier and reducing reach and strain. By extending a full 100% from the housing, the drawers...

Netting Systems.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... SINCO offers NETWORKS Pre-Packaged Netting Systems for back of rack and conveyor guards. Adjustable and easily joined for extended dimensions, you can choose from various sized nets along with complete hardware packages. SINCO, Inc....

Lift covers.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... 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. A&A Manufacturing Company, Inc....

Conveyor roller.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The 1700 Series conveyor roller is designed with special labyrinth seals molded to eject water in areas where washdown is a consideration. The 1700 Series rollers are manufactured with a variety of tube choices--stainless steel and PVC being...

Pallet load leveler.(Lift Tables)
March 1, 2005... A new hydraulic load leveler for use in manual loading and unloading of pallets has been introduced by Presto Lifts, Inc. The P4 improves worker productivity and reduces fatigue. Its platform lowers to floor height so that pallets can be placed...

Air lift tables.(Lift Tables)
March 1, 2005... Advance Lifts, Inc. has developed a complete line of air operated lift tables. The line features regular straight lift tables, double wide tables for handling extra wide loads, double long lift tables for handling long loads and double high...

Scissor lift tables.(Lift Tables)
March 1, 2005... Joyce/Dayton Corp. offers a new line of stationary and portable scissor lift tables and tilt/turn tables. RediLift tables are available in the most popular configurations for customer applications. Depending on the model, capacities range from...

High-Lift Pallet Truck.(Lift Tables)
March 1, 2005... The PalletPal Lift Truck from Southworth Products Corp. combines the best attributes of a lift table and a pallet truck, allowing the operator to pick up a load, transport it to the workplace and lift it to the most convenient working height....

Worktable and work platform.(Lift Tables)
March 1, 2005... LPI Lift Systems offers an elevating worktable along with an adjustable work platform. The platform itself measures only 20" wide while the scissors-type lift can be raised vertically from its lowest height of 16" to as much as 46", providing...

Lift/Tilt Table.(Lift Tables)
March 1, 2005... Pentalift offers the "Tow Line" Lift/-Tilt Table for use in assembly line applications to provide workers with ergonomically sound lifting and positioning assistance. The new "Tow Line" model offers a variety of features that include: 2000 lb....

Space-saving bins.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... HODGE Mfg. Co. offers a variety of plastic Hook-On-Bins parts containers to fill a wide range of applications. These space-saving bins provide efficient small parts storage in an almost unlimited number of configurations. The bins are built...

Attached lid containers.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... IPL's nestable FlapNest 2115 has an attached lid and has been carefully designed to exceed all critical specifications for industry-standard distribution containers. The FlapNest 2115 offers a 5-to-1 nesting ratio. This design improvement...

Vertical storage solution.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... POWERdepot Vertical Carousel. from Diamond Phoenix features a dual chain guiding system that provides for maximum cube utilization, multiple carrier depths, and multiple carrier clear heights and widths, all in combination with a maximum...

Dumping containers.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... CECOR designed these carts for the metalworking industry. Built of heavy gauge steel, carts collect big loads of metal product, scrap or chips, then push and turn easily--even where space is limited. All carts have fully-welded leakproof seams...

Light fixtures.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... LDPI Lighting has introduced a line of industrial lighting fixtures designed and suited for wet locations and high-pressure hose down applications either indoors or outdoors. The line is comprised of two series, both suited for areas with high...

Explosion-proof vacuum handling.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Schmalz offers a family of explosion-proof vacuum-tube lifters with lifting capacities from 45 to 185 lbs. The materials used for the vacuum-tube Jumbo ExProof were chosen to provide the highest degree of explosion protection. The Jumbo lifter,...

Sensors.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Balluff offers a series of intelligent analog laser distance sensors with two discrete out puts that not only detect the presence of objects, but also indicate their precise position and size. Balluff's BOD 26K LB model employs laser...

Holler Lacer.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... An improved tool for on-site manual installation of Clipper Wire Hook Lacing in light duty conveyor belts is available from Flexco. While retaining the earlier tool's familiar name, the new Clipper Roller Lacer deeply embeds the belt splice...

Omni-directional lift truck.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Airtrax, Inc. designs and manufactures omni-directional vehicles. A patented wheel was designed and developed by Airtrax after receiving a technology transfer from the U.S. Navy in the form of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement...

www.southworthproducts.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Southworth's web site provides browsers with a vast array of product information on Lift Tables, Pallet Level Loaders, Container Tilters, Lifter/Transporters, Roll Handling Equipment, and Facility Lifts. The centerpiece of the web site...

www.nissanforklift.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... With a workforce of over 425 people, supporting another 2500 working at 115 dealerships, Nissan supplies more than 150 models of material handling equipment. Products include engine-powered trucks, electric rider trucks, narrow aisle trucks,...

www.buckhorninc.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Buckhorn, a manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging products and services, provides a complete selection of bulk containers, hand-held totes, plastic pallets and wood or steel transport products--all delivering advantages over cardboard and...

www.ambaflex.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... AmbaFlex is a leading supplier of specialty conveyors. With an installed base of over 2,000 machines in the last five years, AmbaFlex has proven their capabilities to offer unique solutions. AmbaFlex specialty conveyors are utilized by a...

www.remstar.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Remstar is a leading provider of automated storage and retrieval sys-terns. The company's products are designed to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and optimize storage spaces. AS the U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of Kardex AG of...

www.lyonworspace.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... The Lyon Workspace Products web site features new products and ideas to help improve efficiency, productivity and safety in the workplace. Product innovation is one of the important elements in Lyon's concept of Total Customer Satisfaction. A...

www.mit-lift.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks provides a full line of forklifts with complete sales and product support from more than 200 dealer locations throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America. For customers in the U.S., Canada and Latin...

www.cat-lift.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Cat[R] lift truck dealers offer an extensive range of products and services while providing durable lift trucks and superior service from more than 400 dealer locations throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America, South America...

www.akro-mils.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Akro-Mils, the leader in storage, organization and transport products, offers an extensive selection of material handling products for industrial and commercial markets. To see all that Akro-Mils can do for you, check the scroll boxes and...

www.yale.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Yale is a leading provider of a full line of Lift Trucks (Forklifts), Rental Services, Fleet Management, Replacement Parts and Service, and Operator Training for use in all kinds of industrial applications. Yale manufactures one of the most...

www.mezzaninesafetygates.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc., the leader in fall protection solutions, pro-vides protection for ledges of pallet-drop areas. We design proactive, dual-gate safety systems that automatically and easily maintain a safe environment at all times....

www.warnerelectric.com.(2005 Web Directory)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... 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 majority of material handling,...

Pick-to-cart workstation.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... Remstar's Pick-to-Cart workstation for horizontal carousel systems is designed for companies looking for an efficient order fulfillment system with fast implementation time to minimize conveyor costs, complexity and/or floor space requirements....

Structural pallet racks.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... Rugged by design, the SK3000 pallet rack is a cost-effective storage system for drive-in, drive-thru or selective pallet storage. Easy to assemble and ad just, SK3000 pallet racks have superior structural angle frame bracing and high strength,...

Mobile Workcenter.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... The Stanley Vidmar Mobile Workcenter lets users combine a variety of drawer sizes with large storage cabinets. All models have one wide drawer just below the cabinet surface. From there, users can mix and match options. This modular approach...

Plastic pallet.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... 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...

Conveyor rollers and components.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Ralphs-Pugh Company manufactures a wide variety of conveyor rollers and components. Specialty products include urethane shaft adapted rollers with ABEC-1 precision bearings for quiet conveying, urethane tapered rollers for true tracking in...

FIBC test facility.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... B.A.G. Corp.'s state-of-the-art test facility is available to customers for product development and testing. B.A.G. Corp. is an accepted third party testing facility for all FIBCs and the company is effective in resolving bulk bag application...

Material handling and inspection systems.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Cincinnati Automation provides material handling and inspection systems designed for machine loading/unloading and in spection of component parts. Cincinnati utilizes Cognex, DVT, 0mron, Keyence and other vision suppliers for online and offline...

LED lamps for loading dock lighting.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... LEDtronics offers direct incandescent replacement AUT-1156 LED lamps for loading dock traffic signal fixtures. UT-1156 LED Lamps integrate the latest LED chip technology and optical grade epoxy for the brightest illumination. LEDtronics, Inc....

NEMA 4 PC.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The new FPC 1702 includes supplied hardware so that it mounts easily in a properly sized panel cutout. Eight rack-mountinq holes in the aluminum front bezel of this PC allow itto mount easily in either a standard 19" EIA industrial rack or in a...

Tool cart.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Creform portable tool carts are an ideal method to present tools for quick, orderly identification, easy retrieval, convenient return and effective visual management. Because the Creform System allows users to design and build custom...

Custom worktables.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Eagle MHC offers a wide range of design options for custom configured stainless steel worktables used in industrial applications. These worktables feature heavy-gauge type 304 stainless steel construction. Eagle MHC. 800-637-5100. Write In...

RFID print and ship: there's more than one way to get an RFID tag on a carton. And they're all being tried right now.(modern equipment/systems)
March 1, 2005... On the surface, printing and applying an RFID tag seems like it ought to be easy. The process, after all, utilizes printers and applicators similar to those that apply bar codes by the millions every day. And who gives bar code labeling a...

Foam plank alternative.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Pactiv offers PolyPlank SFT "soft" foam plank. PolyPlank SFT provides a cost-effective protection solution for surfaces sensitive to marring. The foam's softness properties are derived from a combination of polyethylene (PE) plank and...

Aerosol can processor.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The explosion proof Super 800 Aerosol Can Processor from TeeMark provides greater dependability, an enhanced safety margin and the option of automatic can feeding. It processes up to 800 aerosol cans per hour and has an air-hydraulic control...

Material handling equipment.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... The Easy Mover from Revolving Technologies, Inc. enables one person to maneuver heavy-wheeled or rollable material loads weighing up to 50 tons. PowerTools M04A-01 air motor has a reduced weight and width, but maintains an ideal level of power....

Electric Column Lift Manipulators.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Model ECL Series Electric Column Lift Manipulator is a fine-height lifting system with 270-degree articulating arms and end effectors. Designed for handling close tolerance work positioning requirements, the new ECL Series manipulators feature...

Walkie/Rider pallet trucks.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Hyster Company offers the B60Z and 80Z Walkie/Rider pallet truck series for use in low-level order picking, cold storage and freezer applications and product transport industries. The pallet trucks' Separately Excited Motor (SEM) technology is...

Self-propelled scissor lifts.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Upgraded Genie GS-1530 and GS-1930 self-propelled scissor lifts feature a lighter weight and larger, more powerful drive motors for increased drive performance and efficiency. Maneuvering in close or tight quarters is accomplished with a more...

Workstation Line.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Line of Workstations is designed for a wide range of assembly, manufacturing and quality control applications. Ergonomically designed to enhance worker performance, mk Workstations utilize standard mk Profile components and modular...

Mobile Carton Flow Workstation.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... This Mobile Carton Flow Workstation is ideal for manufacturing assembly areas, parts picking workstations or anywhere full case or split case picking is needed. The workstation features heavy-duty welded 11 and 13 gauge steel construction....

Bar Storage Rack.(Storage & Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... 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 de signed to reduce clutter, identify and retrieve materials...

Distribution boxes.(Storage and Warehousing)
March 1, 2005... Techno-Boxes feature corrugated polypropylene construction with self-locking bottoms and tops that setup fast without tapes or glue and knock down flat for storage. Ideal for break-pack, pre-pick, presort and less than full case direct-to-store...

"Microlacer".(New Products)
March 1, 2005... An improved tool for on-site manual installation of Clipper Wire Hook Lacing in light-duty conveyor belts is available from Flexco. The new Clipper Microlacer deeply embeds the belt splice quicker and with less wear on the tool. Rexco....

Powered pallet truck.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... Advance Lifts, Inc. offers a powered pallet truck from its Advantage line of mobile material handling equipment. The Advantage Model ZEPWRPT44 has a 4400-lb. capacity, 43-1/4" forks and a variable speed drive. Advance Lifts, Inc. 800-843-3625....

Bulk Bag Conditioner.(New Products)
March 1, 2005... This Bulk Bag Conditioning System hydraulically compresses bulk bags to break up material that has hardened or developed lumps during transit and/or storage. Material Transfer & Storage Inc. 800-836-7068. Write In 244 or Reply Online

Label holders from top to bottom.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Aigner Index is a manufacturer and distributor of insertable label holders for material handling applications. Products come with self-adhesive, magnetic or hook/loop backings. Trade names include Holdex Superscan, Slip-Strip, Wire-Rac and...

Storage Solutions.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... New 180-page general catalog for 2005 from Lyon features "Safe, Secure Storage Solutions" involving 9 major product categories, including safety and ergonomic products, lockers, workspace furniture, storage cabinets, shelving, storage rack,...

Lift tables.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... This comprehensive catalog from Lift Products, Inc. features the MAX-LIFT line of scissor lift tables. Lift Products manufactures an extensive variety of lift tables and other ergonomic products. Products include the Double MAX-Lift and...

Dock light.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Phoenix Products Company, Inc. has introduced a compact fluorescent docklite[R] to its line of lighting fixtures. The docklite[R] has three times the lamp life compared to the 150 watt incandescent lamps commonly used in dock lighting...

Specialty conveyors.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Spiralveyors from AmbaFlex offer continuous elevation/lowering solutions that save valuable floor space. The belt is based on a low maintenance roller chain with snap-on slats and a patented roller guide. The continuous motion represents a...

Custom material handling solutions.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Positech offers manipulators with custom tooling and other special customized products. Positech designs, manufactures and services manipulators in three power sources: electric, hydraulic and pneumatic. Positech's products are used in a wide...

Rack and conveyor guard netting.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Industrial rack and conveyor guard netting from Carron Net Company can reduce expensive product damage and significantly reduce the danger of employee injury. One-hundred percent nylon mesh nets provide durable cost-efficient protection and...

Safety light curtain.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Banner Engineering Corp. offers new features for the EZ-SCREEN non-contact, point-of-operation machine guarding safety light screen system. Additions include fixed blanking to accommodate materials and tooling inflow with no reduction of...

Propane cylinder handling.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... American Standard Manufacturing, Inc. has added the Pit Stop[TM] Propane Fuel Depot to its line of propane cylinder storage and handling products. The Pit Stop[TM] is designed to virtually eliminate manual handling of heavy propane fuel...

Sloped Top wall-mount enclosures.(Marketers' Focus)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Sloped Top CONCEPT wall-mount enclosures from Hoffman are adaptable to a wide variety of industrial applications. These UL Type 4 rated wall-mount enclosures feature a 20-degree sloped top which prevents articles from resting on top. In...