Material Handling Product News articles from May 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from May 2002

Carousel and picking lifts. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Advance Lifts, Inc. now has available six models of carousel or order picking lifts, which raise and lower operators to facilitate order picking from rack or carousel systems. Lowered heights are 8" and 10", travels are 60" and 72" and capacity...

Load transfer station. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Columbia Machine's new load transfer station (LTS) simplifies warehousing and shipping by efficiently transferring loads to alternative pallets, slip sheets or floors. It is ideal for capturing expensive in-house pallets, transferring the load...

Kingpinless-style casters. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Hamilton has introduced the Endurance Series casters which feature a kingpinless-style design. The new casters, manufactured from hot forged steel, are designed to accommodate both thrust and radial forces and tend to swivel more easily under...

Data collection terminals. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Intelligent Instrumentation has added touch screen functionality to both the LANpoint CE Vehicle-mount and the Stationary-mount LANpoint CE data collection terminals. These high-powered Windows CE computers can be installed in wired and...

Attached Lid Containers. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Nestable FlapNest 2115 Series Attached Lid Containers have been carefully designed to exceed all critical specifications for industry-standard distribution containers. The lightweight containers offer a 5-to-1 nesting ratio and feature...

The name to know. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2002... Murata Automated Systems offers several AS/RS systems to help warehouse operators optimize facilities. Murata Automated Systems is a leader in automatic storage and retrieval systems throughout Europe and Asia. Operating since 1962, the...

Wire shelving and mobile carts. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... LEWISBins+ has introduced a line of durable wire shelving products that includes stationary shelving units and mobile carts. The NSF certified wire shelving features an open wire design that improves visibility of stored content, increases...

Scribing laser. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The new DSC1, which is powered by a sealed C[O.sub.2] laser, marks crisp, clear and permanent codes on a wide variety of materials such as paper, cartons, plastics, glass and painted metals. Speeds of up to 1300 feet per minute can be achieved...

Four-sided Dock Sealing System. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The Frommelt INSULATOR Dock Sealing System from Rite-Hite features a fire-resistant header seal, vertical moving side pads, an exceptionally durable fabric and the innovative first bottom seal. A true four-sided sealing system, the INSULATOR is...

Outer case coders. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 1, 2002... Domino C-Series outer case coding systems are suitable for everything from basic large character applications to sophisticated networking solutions. At the top of the range is a high definition printer that can produce real-time, variable data,...

Plastic Export Pallets. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 1, 2002... 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 applications,...

Spill Clean-Up System. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 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....

Label printer-applicators. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 1, 2002... The Model 5200 Series includes a high-density, on-demand thermal/thermal-transfer printer that provides crisp text, in-spec bar codes and graphics at 203 or 300 dpi. Pressure-sensitive labels from 1.0" to 6.0" wide and up to 6.0" long can be...

Low-profile conveyors. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 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...

Extended Length Containers with long-side drop doors. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 1, 2002... Long-side hinged drop doors have been added to the 64.5" x 48" line of ROPAK Extended Length Containers from LINPAC Materials Handling. The lightweight drop doors have a latch-less design and when opened, lie flat against the outside of the...

Printer/Applicator. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 1, 2002... Tharo's PA1000t Printer/Applicator is a powerful accessory for the Apollo Series of thermal/thermal transfer bar code label printers. The PA1000t applies labels to the top or side of products and also enables labeling of variable height...

Label holder system. (Exhibitor highlights: EastPack 2002: June 4-6, New York, NY).
May 1, 2002... The "SLIP*STRIP" label holder is versatile enough to handle warehousing needs of almost any size. The label holder features a bottom loading design that allows bar codes, price displays, signs and messages to slip easily through the open edge...

Stationary Bin Tilter. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2002... A new lifting-tilting work positioner has been developed by Pentalift Equipment Corporation. The Stationary Bin Tilter enables an operator to lift and tilt a bin so that gravity feeding of parts is accomplished at the optimal, ergonomically...

Steel Guard reduces costly injuries. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2002... Steel King's Steel Guard protective railing system is superior to custom fabrications because it is specifically engineered for fork truck protection and is prefabricated, eliminating all on site core drilling, cutting, welding and painting....

Fork-mounted drum dumper. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2002... Liftomatic's new fork-mounted drum dumper handles loads of 2500 lbs. The ADT-25 drum dumper makes forklifts more versatile and ends the headaches associated with dumping and pouring from heavy drums. The ADT-25 is a selfcontained forklift...

Drive-in Racks. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Steel King's high-density Drive-in Rack is designed to increase safety, reduce damage to racks and products and quicken pick rates. Standard features include: flared load rails for a wider entry/exit clearance; space saver low profile arms,...

Digital label printer. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The QLS-4100 X four-color digital label printer utilizes thermal transfer printing technology, producing labels and tags in full process color without printing plates. This printer is cost-effective for both small and large quantity print runs,...

Over-The-Conveyor Workstations. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Dehnco Equipment & Supplies, Inc. has introduced its new line of Over-The-Conveyor Workstations, which are designed to turn wasted space into functional work areas. These workstations are designed especially for the over-the-conveyor...

Nylon Cable Ties. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Nelco 60" Long Cable Ties are molded from type 6/6 nylon, provide 200 lbs. minimum loop tensile strength and feature a 20" bundle capacity. Capable of fitting around objects having a large circumference, single ties eliminate the need for...

Roll-out shelf units. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... These roll-out shelf units are equipped with automatic safety interlocks that lock all other shelves in when one is rolled out. The units are ideal for storing dies, molds, printing cylinders, maintenance items, and a variety of other...

Reusable plastic containers. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... ORBIS offers Automated Systems Totes (ASTs) that are fully compatible with computer-assisted storage, retrieval, picking and part tracking systems, as well as carousels and tote stackers. These rugged injection-molded reusable plastic...

"Tote and Platform" Lift. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The "Tote & Platform" Lift is designed to solve transporting, positioning and lifting problems. The lightweight unit is easily maneuvered and is ideal for order picking and general material handling. It has a "quick lift" pump and a fold-up...

Gearless motorized conveyor rollers. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The RollerDrive GL Series of gearless motorized conveyor rollers provides a safe and efficient alternative to conventional rollers. Using a standard 24 VDC power supply, the rollers do not require gears or motor brushes, resulting in a quiet,...

Stainless steel personnel lift. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Designed for areas where FDA (Food and Drug Administration) standards must be maintained, this stainless steel personnel lift allows operators to position themselves for safe, optimal performance of their work tasks. This particular lift is...

Foot operated caster swivel lock. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Colson's new foot operated caster swivel lock quickly converts swivel casters to rigid casters for straight-line tracking. Because the new swivel lock is operated with foot action, the user is no longer required to bend over and engage a hand...

Automatic wheel restraint. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Serco has introduced the Universal Truck-Chock, an automatic wheel chocking system that positively restrains and secures truck trailers with a hydraulically operated, moving wheel chock. The Universal Truck-Chock solves the challenge of...

Stacker Rack provides portable, dense storage. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Frazier Industrial Company has introduced Stacker Rack, a flexible storage system that is designed to maximize floor space as needed. It easily assembles and stacks up to five levels high, accommodating multiple applications. Stacker Rack...

Hand trucks. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 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...

Three-position hand truck. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 1, 2002... Wesco's 3-Position Truck is a light-weight aluminum hand truck built around the company's Cobra Jr. Hand Truck. It offers three distinct handling options--the traditional two- and four-wheel configurations and a sturdy four-wheel/45-degree...

Manual pallet truck. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 1, 2002... The MAXX-JACK manual pallet truck is available in two sizes, 27" x 48" and 20-1/2" x 48" with a lowered height of 2.9". Both models have a capacity of 5500 lbs. Features include: adjustable push rods; poly wheels; hand control; fork entry...

Four-handle hand truck. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 1, 2002... New hand truck works as a standard hand truck or by simply removing the handles it converts into a four-handle unit, allowing two people to transport loads up and down stairs or over rough terrain. This hand truck rolls smoothly on 10" x 3-1/2"...

Flowmate workstations. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 1, 2002... The Flowmate Workstation is designed to increase productivity in cell-based manufacturing operations. The concept utilizes a hybrid conveyor/workstation for continuous single-piece product flow on pallets through the entire manufacturing...

Multi-bins ideal for small parts storage. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 1, 2002... Multi-bins from Jentel Storage Systems are ideal for inventory/tool cribs, workstations, or even service vehicles. Typically wall mounted, the one-piece, 27" x 42" bin panels are made of a high impact ABS plastic and have been tested to support...

Vertical lift modules. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 1, 2002... White Systems' series of vertical lift modules are designed to accommodate and optimize the storage and retrieval of materials having unknown or varying dimensions. Known as the Flexible Modula Series F500, the high-speed, high-density VLMs...

Case sealer. (Spotlight on: hand trucks/pallet trucks).
May 1, 2002... The Little David Random Legend Series Case Sealer from Loveshaw is capable of meeting the box range breadth of what previously required several separate units. The case sealer uses pressure sensitive tape to seal the top and bottom of boxes....

Nissan Forklift Corporation, North America. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2002... The Nissan Industrial Equipment division of Nissan Motor Company Limited began manufacturing forklifts in Japan in 1957, and has been selling forklifts in the United States since 1965. In 1988, Nissan Industrial Equipment purchased Barrett...

Genie Industries reduces equipment costs by choosing easy movers instead of traditional conveyors. (Technology At Work).
May 1, 2002... Genie Industries, the Redmond, Washington manufacturer of self-propelled booms, significantly reduced equipment costs when they chose to purchase a number of "Easy Mover" machines instead of traditional conveyor systems for their Small Boom...

Autoquip custom lifting solutions. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2002... Autoquip Corporation provides solutions for lifting, tilting, and turning materials and products to improve productivity and employee safety. Many of today's largest, most complex production lines and distribution systems are kept in motion...

Electric lift trucks. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Caterpillar Lift Trucks has introduced the versatile 3000 to 6000 lb. cushion tire electric lift truck models. This family of lift trucks includes models EC15K--EC30K. This entire family of lift trucks can be tailored for the customer's...

Hand held sealer. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Weighing only 11 lbs., the MPS LITE hand-held continuous rotary band sealer is an effective solution for on-the-spot sealing. The MPS LITE is ideal for the sealing of odd-shaped or sized poly bags in a variety of start-up or field applications....

Automatic palletizer. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The FLI00 can be equipped with a host of features to reduce the possibility of equipment-caused explosions in Class 1, Division 1 environments. It is ideal for plants where continuous exposure to hazardous flammable vapors is common under...

Overhead monorail "Sidetrack" range. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... MCM Conveyors' enhanced overhead monorail systems, the "Sidetrack" range has been specifically designed to eliminate the risk of product contamination that is associated with falling debris from the conveyor chain. The enclosed monorail...

Mold and die storage and retrieval. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Roll-Out Shelves from Proper Storage Systems have shelf capacities up to 40,000 lbs. and give easy accessibility to all items stored. Proper Storage Systems also supplies bridge cranes and monorails with curved or switch tracks. Complete...

WennSoft releases the Voyager--Version 6.00b02. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... WennSoft Inc. has introduced The Voyager--Version 6.00b02. Among numerous product enhancements, this latest release supports major scheduling enhancements, including the ability to schedule jobs on the dispatch board and the graphical dispatch...

Heavy-duty carts. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Each heavy-duty CECOR cart is built specifically for your application. Seven basic configurations and their variations allow close placement to machine tools, shears, saws and workstations. Low height allows placement under conveyor belts,...

UL-listed 40 x 48 rackable pallet. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... ORBIS now offers a high-density polyethylene, rackable pallet approved for listing by Underwriters Laboratories as having met fire rating requirements equivalent to wood pallets. The new UL-listed RACK'R pallet combines fire safety with ORBIS'...

Storage cabinet. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Lyon's 60" wide all-welded storage cabinet is extra wide and 24" deep. The cabinet features a load capacity of 1450 lbs. per shelf, wide double doors for easy access and four full-width shelves that are adjustable on 3" centers. An extra heavy...

Label printer applicator. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Swing arm tamp module can apply a label to the leading edge or trailing edge of a case or carton. The tamp arm swings down or from the side to tamp the label onto the front or rear panel of the product. The application can be oriented in either...

90 degree chain transfer. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Alba Manufacturing offers its 90 degree chain transfers, guaranteed for one million max-load cycles. Thru- and in-frame chain transfer systems are available in widths from 48 to 60 inches and load capacities of 2000, 4000, or 6000 lbs. A fully...

Dispensing print modules. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... A new family of high-speed print modules featuring 64-bit microprocessor technology is now available from Avery Dennison Printer Systems Americas. The products, called the AVERY DENNISON DPM Dispensing Print Modules, are configured for easy...

Storage system. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The Stanley Powerdrawer II offers a maximum height of 40' and a capacity of 215 drawers that hold 550 lbs. each, resulting in a 90,000 lb. storage capacity. The Extra Wide system, with drawer dimensions of 25-1/2" x 40-5/8", requires only 37...

Case sealer. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The O/K Durable RM-32 Do-It-All series case sealer is a side belt driven, heavy-duty machine for uniform cases. Features include welded frames with adjustable legs, centralized case size adjustments and a variety of high quality taping heads...

Hose reels. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Series 888 hose reels are available for media such as air, water and oil. Accessibility for forklifts, trollies and other small vehicles is improved and cleaning of the floor is easier. Hoses neatly stored on hose reels are subject to less wear...

Rotary Sheeter/Stacker. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... CONTECH's High Speed Rotary Sheeter/Stacker is designed for continuous operation. This highly durable machine is capable of processing rolls of material into sheets at a rate up to 1000 feet per minute, depending on the material. The sheeter...

Cylinder control electric chain hoists. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Harrington Hoists and Cranes has added a cylinder control option to their NER/ER Series of electric chain hoists. The ergonomically designed, one-handed cylinder control feature is available for three-phase applications on high production...

Hand Pallet Truck. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Presto Lifts, Inc. has introduced the HPT-50 Pallet Truck for material handling in lower volume or short haul applications in production facilities or at the job site. The 5000 lb. capacity HPT-50 Pallet Truck is built for the demands of...

Metal Detector/ Checkweigher Systems. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Eriez has expanded its line of E-Z Tec Metal Detectors to include Detector/In-Motion Checkweigher Systems. These systems provide a reliable and accurate method for production line quality control. Checkweigher models TSC 350, Sonic 350, 4693,...

Storage cabinets. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... E-Z Bilt cabinets offer design features including a recessed handle with built-in lock, three hinges per door, three point latching, and 2" shelf adjustment. Doors open a full 180 degrees for full access to contents. These cabinets are...

Permanent product identification. (New Products).
May 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....

"Smart Scanner" verifies bar codes. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The D4000 Laser Optic Smart Scanner Verification System is ideal for verifying on wet ink, easily wrinkled material, easily scratched material, curved surfaces and short bar codes (0.25" or less). The hand-held D4000 offers simple point and...

Automated molding system. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The Instapak ROI automated molding system is designed to create consistently high-quality custom foam cushions using automation that reduces labor costs, minimizes storage requirements and provides a high level of package protection. By working...

Small parts storage Bins. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... "Tip-Out" Bins are ideal for storing nuts and bolts, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies and arts and crafts materials. The small parts storage bins feature scratch resistant, spot welded steel frame construction combined with high impact,...

PDQ Plastics, Inc.: cost per trip, not cost per pallet. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2002... A PDQ executive recently stumbled across a small booklet published by a group of shipping companies in the 1960s touting the "unit load" and the "big savings" that it would deliver. Here in 2001, companies pretty much take the unit load AND its...

Explosion proof truck and scale. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Safe and efficient weighing of materials in hazardous environments is accomplished by using a Gregory Explosion Proof Forklift with a built-in scale. The intrinsically safe electronic digital scale permits weighing materials on the forklift...

Universal rollers. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Interroll's 1700 Series Universal conveyor rollers are designed for use in nearly all conveying applications. The Universal rollers are equipped with hexagonal or round shafts that may be supplied fixed, spring-loaded, threaded or tapered for...

High-speed door. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Rytec's PredaDoor is an affordable high-speed roll door that is an alternative to strip-curtains or impact doors. Primarily used in interior applications with moderate to heavy motorized traffic, the PredaDoor opens at 42" per second and closes...

Work platforms. (New Products).
May 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...

Integration solutions for mezzanines. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... PK Structures provides turnkey integration solutions for mezzanines and in-plant office structures as they fit into total building system designs. Stylemasters, Chicago, IL recently integrated several new mezzanines and pre-assembled modular...

Vacuum lift. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... TAWI has introduced a 600-lb. capacity model to their VacuMove line. This system is ideal for lifting 55-gallon drums and heavy conference tables. The 600-lb. model is the latest addition to the growing range of TAWI's ergonomic lifting...

Adjacent panel printer applicator. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Label Mill 3501APL adjacent panel print and apply label applicator uses a simplified method of two-panel labeling which uses very few moving parts. As the product comes down the conveyor line the compliant applicator pad swings out and tamps a...

New Maxtractor 100 offers enhanced speed, accuracy. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The new Maxtractor 100 utilizes exclusive motion control, state-of-the-art servo controls and software enhancements. The extremely fast robotic insertion and extraction device is designed for automation of case or tote handling within CS/RS,...

Vinyl Strip Doorways. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Vinyl Strip Doorways from T&S Equipment Company minimize noise, dust, fumes and smoke and reduce heating and cooling costs. The new concave profile increases effectiveness. The Vinyl Strip Doors, available to ship assembled within three days,...

Absorbent mats. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Moisture Magnet absorbent mats feature a patented, five-layer water absorption system that draws in and holds moisture, preventing dangerous puddles from forming on floors in entranceways, hallways, behind counters and more. This, in turn,...

Taskmate converts workbenches into full-function workstations. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... The new Taskmate converts most basic workbenches into a full-function workstation with productivity and ergonomic enhancements for operators. Taskmate kits enable bench owners to utilize "above-the-worksurface" accessories such as shelves,...

Ink jet printer. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Griffin-Rutgers Co. offers the Sauven single and multi-line of Codajet 5000 ink jet printers for printing of cartons, trays and various other products. Features of the Codajet include a choice of six print models from one modular unit. Each...

Rigid lift covers. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Duratite lift covers from A&A Manufacturing Company, Inc. feature an exclusive manufacturing process that produces four rigid sides without stitching or adding metal wires. This exclusive material allows for an aesthetically pleasing...

DC motors. (News Products).
May 1, 2002... RAE Corporation has developed a rugged DC motor, the M4000. This versatile and dependable motor offers a broad range of design flexibility and is available in various stack lengths. The M4000 features a high torque output, a rating of 1/30 to...

Programmable indicator/controller. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Designed for multi-scale, data acquisition, batching, and industrial automation applications, the 920i programmable indicator controller features a large LCD screen that can be custom configured with weight character sizes up to 1.2 inches,...

Hand pallet truck. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Gillis offers heavy-duty, 5500 pound capacity hand pallet trucks with 6-inch wide forks and welded steel entry glides. An articulating axle ensures load stability over uneven surfaces or debris. The self-contained hydraulic pump system has an...