Material Handling Product News articles from May 2003

Material Handling Product News archives from May 2003

High-lift pallet trucks. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The Thork-Lift from Interthor combines the best attributes of a lift table and a pallet truck, allowing the operator to pick up a unit load, transport it to the workplace and lift it to the most convenient working height or conversely to remove...

2200 series conveyors enhanced. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Dorner has expanded its gang drive system for 2200 Series conveyors. Gang drive is an option that allows multiple conveyors to be driving from one drive shaft by using thru-hex-bored pulleys. There are several advantages to using the gang drive...

Computer workstation. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Based on the design of the PROLINE Modular Enclosure, Hoffman now offers the PROLINE Gold Series Computer Workstation Enclosure. The pre-assembled enclosure is designed to protect computer systems in industrial environments. Available in seven...

Lever operated hoist. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Columbus McKinnon's 653 lever operated hoist is a rugged steel tool for close quarter pulling, stretching and hoisting applications. The series 653 lever tool has a lifting capability from 3/4 to 3 tons and a standard lift from 5 to 10'. The...

Battery-powered tug. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... DJ Products offers a compact walk-behind tug for pushing or pulling heavy maintenance, equipment or parts carts. The CartCaddyLite is designed to reduce the risk of injury that is associated with an employee's pushing or pulling of heavy carts...

Hand pallet trucks. (Spotlight On Hand Trucks/Pallet Trucks).
May 1, 2003... Rol-Lift Hand Pallet Trucks are available in a variety of sizes, configurations and capacities for virtually any use. Economy models designed for occasional use have a capacity of 4500 lbs. and 48" forks. For more frequent use, Standard and...

Aluminum convertible hand trucks. (Spotlight On Hand Trucks/Pallet Trucks).
May 1, 2003... The Spartan line of aluminum convertible hand trucks from Wesco Industrial Products, Inc. offers high functionality and load capacity. The Spartan line is based on a sturdy, lightweight aluminum frame and features a shatter-resistant noseplate...

Hand pallet truck. (Spotlight On Hand Trucks/Pallet Trucks).
May 1, 2003... The BPT-50 Hand Pallet Truck easily handles heavy-duty applications and decreases operator fatigue. The pallet truck, which features a load capacity of 5000 lbs., allows users greater flexibility in the size and weight of loads. The galvanized...

Stainless steel hand truck. (Spotlight On Hand Trucks/Pallet Trucks).
May 1, 2003... Hamilton Caster's hand truck (Model HM44-S) is made from Type 304 stainless steel 3/4" schedule 10 pipe. The truck stands 46" high and has an overall width of 20-5/8". The hardware is also of stainless steel 18-8. Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.,...

Lista International Corporation: solutions provider of material handling storage for 35 years. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2003... For over three decades, Lista International Corporation has been providing solutions for a wide variety of material handling storage challenges. Lista was founded in Switzerland in 1945, establishing U.S. operations in 1968. Headquartered in...

Autoquip provides affordably adaptable lifting solutions. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2003... Does your facility's productivity suffer because lift tables and other material handling products don't meet your specific needs? When you look in the catalogs there are a great number of standard products, but nothing that quite fits your...

CAT Cart. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... Powered by a 24-volt system (two 12-volt deep cycle batteries), the Nu*Star CAT Cart is capable of pushing or pulling loads weighing up to 20,000 lbs. and can lift up to 4000 lbs. The lifting crane, ball attachment, utility table and drum...

Low profile lift tables. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... Advance Lifts, Inc. now offers nine models of low profile lift tables. These lifts have a platform that is almost flush with the floor so loads can be rolled directly onto the lift without the need for a ramp. The lifts have capacities of 2000,...

Color-coded bulk containers. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... ShipShape containers are offered in 16 standard colors and in virtually any custom color to enable material handling, packaging and warehousing professionals to create a color-coded system for identifying containers and their contents. Meese...

Rack mounted workstations. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... The N4W 1550 rack-mount workstation makes it easy for users to custom design their own PC workstations. Users can customize these workstations with a variety of CPU cards and backplanes for a variety of slots. Each backplane provides seven full...

Re-designed "RollaBench". (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... Torqer, Inc. has re-designed and expanded its line of mobile maintenance and repair shops called the RollaBench. The RollaBench is equipped with the Torqer Industrial Truk wheel system, which provides an easy and comfortable push or pulling...

Closed loop AC drives. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... VLT 5000 FLUX Drives provide flux vector control for applications up to 250 HP, and are designed with the latest Digital Signal Processing (DSP)technology to fulfill the high performance market for closed loop AC drives. These drives come fully...

Drum and pail liners. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... The DrumRight liner is a heavy duty Teflon drum and pail liner designed for challenging chemical and thermal environments. The all-Teflon material eliminates the fear of tearing and stress cracking due to severe operating conditions. These...

Radius belts. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... Intralox Radius Belts allow you to combine curves and straight runs, using only one drive motor. Turns can be made up to 2.2 or 1.7 times the belt width (Series: 2200 and 2400). Using a single, low-maintenance Radius belt reduces construction...

Linear motion systems. (Featured On The Cover).
May 1, 2003... The EasyLinear brand of linear motion products has been expanded with the introduction of the EasyLinear Round Way and Profiled Rail Ball Slides, and the EasyLinear Teflon Composite Slides. Designed to complement the company's EasyLinear...

Package handling system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Pflow Industries has introduced the Pflow CVC--a new concept in continuous vertical conveying systems. Pflow CVC features a patent-pending steel-reinforced, polyurethane belt design and special modular carriers for quiet, continuous conveyance...

Incline conveyors. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Smartmove Z-Rex Series Incline Conveyors feature a Beveledge plastic belt (patent pending) that incorporates beveled vertical flights at both edges to safely guide small parts and feed them into tote boxes, barrels or hoppers. Designed for...

Column protector. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Steel King Industries has introduced a new safety accessory for SK2000 boltless pallet rack: the SK Snap-Guard column protector. The SK Snap-Guard column protector is an adjustable column protector for boltless rack that protects the front rack...

Fan-Fold Paper Cart. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The Fan-Fold Paper Cart acts as a high-volume storage and dispensing unit for Ranpak's FillPak packaging system. Designed for high-speed, high-volume applications, FillPak is an extremely fast voidfill system. The system uses fan-fold,...

G-Force[TM] helps pump manufacturer double productivity, reduce product damage. (Technology At Work).
May 1, 2003... Application: Loading a Milling Machine In this work cell, operators load motor adapter castings ranging from 35 to 70 lbs. into a twin spindle milling machine. The adapters are lifted out of a bin and transferred to the milling machine,...

Toyota is America's number one selling lift truck supplier.
May 1, 2003... Since entering the material handling business thirty-five years ago, Toyota's innovation, dedication and commitment have paid off. Toyota earned the position of America's number one selling full-line lift truck manufacturer in the United States...

Extra heavy duty tubs. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Quantum Storage Systems has introduced extra heavy duty tubs. Both models can hold up to 100 lbs. The durable USDA/FDA approved tubs are ideal for production, assembly, and order picking. Cross Stack Tub nests when empty or can be turned 90...

Drum Crushers/Compactors. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... D-Series Drum/Crushers/Compactors can reduce a 55-gallon drum down to a 4" high pancake. The fully automatic, one-button operation systems can be used to compact waste inside the drum or to crush the drum itself. Compacting waste into drums can...

HD Series Cart. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Ergotron's HD Series Cart easily mounts flat panel monitors or laptop computers for point of need computing. The ergonomic cart accommodates sitting or standing use for a wide range of users (15" of vertical adjustment). In addition, the screen...

Full extension shelves with mini bridge crane. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... This unit is suited for storing heavy items such as printing cylinders, wave guides, dies, molds, fixtures, spare parts, etc. The user simply rolls out the shelf, lowers the crane, picks up the item needed, sets it on a cart and takes it to the...

Vertical Lift Module. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The MegaLift Vertical Lift Module (VLM) is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an ergonomically designed extraction platform and computerized controls. The Flexi-space feature allows random storage of products to optimize the cubic...

Tennsco. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2003... Since 1962, industrial based companies have counted on Tennsco Corporation for a wide range of material handling products for the warehouse, manufacturing floor, distribution center or office environment. With over 1.4 million square feet of...

Safety updates help keep automotive motor manufacturer on track. (Technology At Work).
May 1, 2003... ASMO, a maker of small motors for automotive use, completed construction of a 300,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Greenville, NC in 1995, but the addition of traffic safety measures has never stopped. ASMO of Greenville is a unit...

Loading dock safety device. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... A safety device designed to prevent forklift roll-off and overhead door damage while increasing productivity is available from Blue Giant Equipment Corporation. The XDS Extra Dock Safety Series features the Door and Dock Guard. The XDS's raised...

Urethane sit/stands. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... BioFit Engineered Products has introduced urethane sit/stands that provide ergonomic benefits, durability and easy maintenance in industrial settings. The BioFit GX Series sit/stands provide ergonomic support for workers in material handling...

Stainless steel conveyors. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... O/K Machinery Corporation manufactures a complete line of stainless steel sanitary conveyors, automatic box filling systems and custom product handling and automation equipment--all designed to exact specifications. Stainless steel conveyors...

DSP-based Servo Drives. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... PCE800 Series DSP-based Servo Drives feature 480 VAC operation, making them powerful for big jobs and compatible with European voltage requirements. They are small enough to fit into a 10" cabinet. Pacific Scientific, 4301 Kishwaukee St.,...

Label printer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... New benchtop printer from Avery Dennison Printer Systems Americas features broad-based compatibility and an operator-friendly interface. The product, called the AVERY DENNISON AP 5.4, is designed for high-quality bar code tag and label printing...

Tamper-evident security system on IBC. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Meese Orbitron Dunne Company has introduced a tamper-evident security system on its UN-certified, all-plastic Unitote intermediate bulk container to deter and prevent unauthorized access. Designed to safeguard chemicals, pharmaceuticals, edible...

Replacement Panel for sectional doors. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The Universal GX-4000 Replacement Panel is a solution to the continuing problem of sectional door damage that can help to minimize maintenance costs and door repair at the loading dock. Made from an extruded vinyl material, this replacement...

Drawer systems. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Drawer systems can be used in service trucks, on the shop floor or anywhere a pullout drawer is needed. The drawer systems are constructed with 300-lb. capacity slides to insure a solid, durable platform to carry tools and components. The...

Waste handling system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The Smart Dumper waste handling system combines a legal-for-trade weighing unit and an easy-to-operate hydraulic cart unloader. This system provides accuracy and durability with reliability and simplicity for multi-user applications such as...

Magnetic bar attachment reduces tire damage. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Heavy-duty magnetic bar attachment is able to pick up nails, screws, steel shards and other metal refuse. The attachment helps to increase job-site safety while reducing tire damage on service vehicles. Attachable to the entire line of SweepEx...

Right Angle Gear Box. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... RAE's G250 Right Angle Gear Box achieves an 80 to 90% efficiency rating. Bevel gears transmit power from the motor through the gearbox more efficiently. This allows higher torque with smaller motors, resulting in savings of power consumption,...

Modular Storage System. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... SK Daifuku has introduced the Modular Storage System (MSS III). Capable of operating on its own for a single self-contained warehouse or grouped together with other MSS IIIs for larger systems, the newest automated storage and retrieval system...

Mobile work centers. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Lyon Workspace Products has introduced a new line of extra heavy-duty mobile work centers that features all-welded construction for plant maintenance and related industrial applications. The basic unit is 48"W x 26"D x 36"H. The 10-gauge steel...

Stainless steel bulk bag discharger. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... This unit offers patent-pending features that maximize production efficiency. The unit pictured features type 304 stainless steel construction with continuous TIG welds, a Flo-Master bag massaging system with tubular massaging arms for positive...

Trash compactor enclosures. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Modular trash compactor enclosures are available from Porta-King. Trash compactor units include modular walls and a steel frame to support the high-speed door. Available units include a framed wall opening for easy conveyor pass through...

Powered Vacuum Lifter. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The Anver ET Series Powered Vacuum Lifter for handling rubber covered rolls is equipped with a custom pad attachment that features two long rectangular vacuum cups for a large gripping surface and two non-marking nylon guides. Designed to...

Cantilever Rack System. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... SpaceRak's Cant-I-Beam Cantilever Rack System is strong enough to hold heavy, long loads such as lumber and pipe--even while supporting the covered storage it me be integrated into. Cant-I-Beam rack systems are I-Beam construction, designed for...

Height adjustment kits retrofit workbenches. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... IAC offers several retrofit kits to bring manual or motorized worksurface height adjustability to most basic 4-leg workbenches and to IAC's Dimension 4 Workstations. The kits offer the ability to improve productivity and reduce injury by...

AC drive technology increases performance, reduces maintenance for fastener distributor. (Technology At Work).
May 1, 2003... "In 1999 we decided to build a new warehouse and distribution center in order to meet product demands and increase productivity. We not only added space but we upgraded our pallet handling equipment that virtually eliminated maintenance...

Thomson adopts protective packaging with SpeedyPacker[R] foam-in-bag packaging system. (Technology At Work).
May 1, 2003... Thomson, a leading provider of learning solutions, is dedicated to supplying educational materials in a variety of formats and academic levels. Furnishing the key elements for successful learning, such as textbooks, CD ROMs, online courseware,...

Clampless battery watering. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Clampless SPW kit from Flow-Rite Controls is designed to help everyone with sore hands. The new system significantly reduces labor as well. As you can see in the picture, the hose goes over the barb and surprisingly has more holding power than...

Heavy-duty pails feature new handle. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... EZ Grip handle is compatible with Ropak pails in round, square or rectangular shapes and sizes from 3.5 liters to 6 gallons. EZ Grip's ergonomic design allows the handle to fit securely in the hand yet roll slightly with the movement of the...

All-welded workbench. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... This super strong all-welded workbench is constructed from 12-gauge steel. It measures 50" wide x 30" deep x 34" high and features a 1-3/4" maple top with a 3" high lip on sides and back. The unit has two 6" high locking drawers each with a...

Portable reel platform. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Roll-A-Reel Company offers its Style A for efficient pay-out and take-up of cable, wire, rope or anything stored on reels. The unit accommodates reels up to 28" wide and is load rated per CEMA standards at 1500 lbs. Roll-A-Reel Company, 303...

Inventory control software. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The new access restriction feature of FastPic IC (Inventory Control) software allows material handling companies to control access to specific trays, carriers and bins in automated storage and retrieval systems such as Vertical Lift Modules...

Corrugated plastic boxes. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Techno-Box Reusable Corrugated Plastic Boxes are non-particulating, can be sterilized by gamma radiation and used in temperatures from-10[degrees]F to 140[degrees]F. Featuring all-plastic construction, these corrugated boxes automatically...

Ventilation Screen Panel. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The Universal GX-4000 Ventilation Screen Panel allows air to flow into the dock area and plant while preventing bugs or pests from entering the facility. It can be easily retrofitted to most existing sectional doors. The Ventilation Panel is...

Heavy duty linear slides. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Simplicity heavy duty linear slides can be custom designed to fit virtually any application. The slides feature Simplicity self-lubricating bearings, a Frelon bearing surface, that provide a variety of performance advantages. These slides can...

Rack-Mount Workstation. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Rack-Mount Workstation features dual removable hard drives that can be individually locked for maximum data security and portability. The workstation includes a front-access USB port and either a 7-slot PISA or PICMG backplane so you can use...

Stock picker. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Model 9MP stock picker from JLG Industries, Inc. provides 15' of vertical access that lets personnel reach overhead stock or perform maintenance tasks. The machine features a 9' platform height, 500 lbs. total platform capacity and exceptional...

Steel Pipe Safety Handrails. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Steel Pipe Safety Handrails are ideal for use as pedestrian barriers and an economical way to protect people and machinery. Applications include loading docks, floor openings, walkways and mezzanines. These railings meet OSHA and ANSI...

Bag dump system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Self-contained, dust-free bag dump system integrates a receiving hopper, dust collector, bag compactor, flexible screw conveyor and explosion-proof electrical system on a caster-mounted frame with hinged operator platform. The bag-dump-station...

Snap on label holders. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... AngleVision combines a heavy duty, clear plastic insertable label holder with a flexible "C" channel snap that retrofits the 1.00" to 1.12" diameter tubing used by major work station manufacturers. Tilt holder to any desired angle for maximum...

Hot melt ink jet case coders. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... MARKEM Corp. has enhanced its 5000 Series of hot melt ink jet case coders, allowing users to operate up to four print heads with one controller. The 5200 is capable of controlling two print heads and the 5400 is capable of controlling up to...

2200 Conveyor Series. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... The 2200 Conveyor Series from Dorner Mfg. Corp. offers V-grooved bed plates and V-grooved belts for positive tracking. Five-minute belt change, and rack and pinion belt tensioning adds durability and reliability to the 2200 Series. Weight...

Extra-Duty Bulk Boxes. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... Buckhorn has added Extra-Duty Bulk Boxes to their comprehensive line of bulk boxes. These Bulk Boxes feature a re-engineered base that delivers a 2300 lb. capacity for heavy, dense loads--a 500 lb. increase from the Buckhorn Industry Standard...

Modular Plastic Belt Conveyor. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... SmartMove Modular Plastic Belt Conveyors feature an all-plastic belting that snaps together by hand, has no hinge pins, and is driven by a variable speed, direct-drive brushless DC motor. Capable of operating at speeds up to 200 fpm, continuous...

Glass-fiber reinforced casters. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... J.W. Winco, Inc. now 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 print engines for label printer-applicator. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... Weber Marking Systems, Inc. now 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 that provides crisp...

Flat Product Transporter. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... Dalemark Industries Inc. 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, blister cards, pouches, corrugated board,...

Reusable, folding container features return ratio of 3:1. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... LINPAC Materials Handling's durable ROPAK 3230 reusable, folding container with a 32" x 30" footprint offers a return ratio of 3:1. The container, which collapses to one-third of its assembled height, has a weight capacity of 2000 lbs. and is...

Full-color digital label printer. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... A new high-speed color label printer has been introduced by the QuickLabel Systems Product Group of Astro-Med Inc. The QLS-4100 Xe rapidly processes and prints graphic-rich labels, with or without variable information, all in full color....

Modular labeling system. (Exhibitor Highlights: EastPack 2003: June 2-4, New York, NY).
May 1, 2003... The ALP/4500 is a versatile modular labeling system that will eventually allow packaging customers a choice of two operating modes. Initially, it will provide print and apply labeling for up to 55 products per minute. In the future, with the...

PDQ Plastics Inc.: the plastic pallets that deliver true cost savings. (Corporate Profile).
May 1, 2003... As early as 1969, the founders of PDQ PLASTICS INC. recognized the potential cost savings and operational advantages of a "permanent" plastic pallet. The company introduced a plastic pallet into the marketplace (computer designed) that had an...

Wire decking. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... ITC's wire construction decking with reinforced channels adds safety, strength and protection to warehouse storage. The decking, which is easy to maintain and install, meets or exceeds ANSI MH-26.2 guidelines. Benefits include high visibility...

Compact AC Drive. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The J7 AC Drive provides Volts/Hertz control and a full range of features for a variety of applications. Offering high performance in general purpose speed control operations, the compact J7 is ideal for equipment control in applications...

Industrial vehicle gauges. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... New engGage Series gauges from Curtis Instruments are multi-functional, programmable and customizable. The comprehensive line consists of engage I, II and III, covering the full range of industrial vehicle instrumentation needs, from golf carts...

Vertical fan. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... With so many variations in large warehouses and industrial buildings, Big Ass Fans has developed an 8' enclosed vertical fan. When high-volume/low-speed Big Ass Fans cannot be installed on the ceiling because of obstructions, or when a movable...

Geared pulley drive system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... alpha gear drives has developed the LPB integrated geared pulley drive system. The LPB gearbox has a flanged output that allows it to be nestled inside the pulley, eliminating the need for a right-angle gearbox, couplings, and/or additional...

Pallet washer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The MK15H pallet washer from Damas Corp. is designed to remove most soils from plastic and metal pallets. It can be supplied with rotating brushes, a sanitizing cycle utilizing steam or 190[degrees]F water, a complete drying cycle using heated...

Pallet trucks. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... GILLIS Associated Industries announces its new Premier Pallet Trucks. This line of pallet trucks offers three styles: Standard (shown) and Low Profile infidels, each with 5500 lb. capacity and a 4-Way Entry model with 4500 lb. capacity. All...