Material Handling Product News articles from May 2005

Material Handling Product News archives from May 2005

Stainless steel lift tables.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... New line of stainless steel lift tables are designed for use in applications that require sanitary washdowns. Available in capacities of 2500 and 4000 lbs., these units are USDA approved. In addition to the table, the motor is washdown rated...

Bulk bag dischargers.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... Modular Material Master Bulk Bag Dischargers feature automatically sequenced Flo-Master bag massagers and Power-Flo bag impactors that promote material flow. A Flo-Lock discharge spout closure system provides complete product flow shut off....

Vertical display cabinet.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... The Stanley Vidmar Vertical Display Cabinet (VDC) makes it easier for technicians to keep track of their tools. That's because the cabinet puts commonly used tools in plain sight by displaying them on a pegboard where they can be seen and...

Redesigned operator interface enclosures.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... Hoffman has introduced the newly redesigned CONCEPT Operator Interface Enclosure series. Twenty standard enclosures designed for pendant or pedestal mounted controls deliver functional integration of new generation flat screen 01 devices...

Checkweigher.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... The Beltweigh/S Combo Checkweigher features Hi-Speed's S Series Controller and a Safeline Metal Detector. The S Series touchscreen control provides ease-of-operation and improves machine performance while accuracy is delivered at high...

Horizontal baler.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... The 8043 wide mouth baler from American Baler Company can produce bales weighing up to 2500 lbs. with cycle times as fast as 9.6 seconds. Standard features include a 41" x 80" feed opening, a five-wire auto-tier and a slick material tension...

Four-wheel electric lift truck.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... Schaeff Lift Truck Inc. has introduced a 7,000 to 12,000 lb. capacity four-wheel electric powered lift truck, which is designed to meet the most severe applications. The SE70-80-100-120 counterbalanced models are engineered for maximum...

Sorting Transfer Vehicles.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... Daifuku America Corporation's High-Speed Sorting Transfer Vehicles (STVs) move material accurately and cost effectively. The STVs accelerate at one foot per second to speeds up to 656 feet per minute and can transport up to 750 loads per hour...

Modular workstations.(Editor's Choice)
May 1, 2005... Patent-pending Flow Cells from Unex are complete "Track and Rack" units that offer a modular approach to building a flow through workstation. Flow Cells have a variety of mix and match components that can be easily arranged to create an...

Plastic bins.(Spotlight On: PLASTIC CONTAINERS)
May 1, 2005... Rousseau Metal designed these plastic bins as an accessory for small parts storage. The bins are ideal for storing items such as nuts, bolts or gaskets. They are available in six different sizes and can be used in 3" and 4" high drawers, with...

Attached-lid plastic container.(Spotlight On: PLASTIC CONTAINERS)
May 1, 2005... ORBIS Corp. offers the FP22, a 22" x 15" x 17" attached-lid reusable plastic container that provides generous interior clearance. The FP22 is manufactured in polyethylene plastic and weighs 5.1 lbs., with a nest ratio of 5.6:1. This container...

Bulk box.(Spotlight On: PLASTIC CONTAINERS)
May 1, 2005... Buckhorn has added ProPack, a 48"L x 25"W x 26"H Bulk Box, to its line of industry-standard bulk boxes. The lightweight, compact box features a footprint that is approximately half the width of a standard 48" x 45" Bulk Box. The smaller size...

Bulk container design features recess to protect RFID tags.(Spotlight On: PLASTIC CONTAINERS)
May 1, 2005... Bulk container design by Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. features a recess that accommodates placement of RFID tags and helps ensure their readability. Placing the recess on the side of the container near the top within a rugged support rib, the Ship...

Extended Length container.(Spotlight On: PLASTIC CONTAINERS)
May 1, 2005... LINPAC Materials Handling has introduced the ROPAK 65" Extended Length container. Specially designed to handle long and hard-to-fit parts, the reusable, collapsible 65" Extended Length features a 64.5" x 48" footprint. The 65" Extended Length...

Space-saving bins.(Spotlight On: PLASTIC CONTAINERS)
May 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. Hook-On-Bins are built...

Yale Materials Handling Corporation leading the way through innovation.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Yale Materials Handling Corporation is a global market leader in the lift truck industry, providing the highest quality products and services to its customers for more than 80 years. From the very beginning, Yale has prided itself on its...

Vertical Lift Module.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... The Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Module (VLM) from Remstar International provides increased levels of storage capacity. The Shuttle XP VLM stores a variety of items in 1" increments, thus saving up to 85 percent of previously wasted floor space....

"TrackGuard" for overhead doors.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Cubic Designs offers the Cubic TrackGuard--a heavy-duty structural steel guard designed to protect overhead door tracks and save track repair costs. The unit is built to absorb the impact of a forklift or other in-plant vehicle. TrackGuard...

Label holder.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Aigner Index offers a new solution for labeling wire shelving with mats. The "Max" product has all the same properties as the company's conventional Wire*Rac[TM] label holder, but it is engineered to retrofit major manufacturers' "High Moisture...

Rough terrain forklift.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Sellick Equipment offers the S series rough terrain forklift. The operator platform is rubber mounted to reduce noise and vibration levels and visibility through the SEE-THRU roller mast has also been improved to increase safety. Capacity range...

Hand held computer.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Designed for one-handed operation, the JETT*ce hand held computer features a Microsoft Windows CE. NET operating system, an Intel Xscale Technology processor, sunlight readable display with optional touch screen technology and a variety of...

Automated material handling systems help metal fabricators increase productivity.(Conveyor Systems)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... While metal fabrication remains one of the established trades in U.S. industry, new automation methods and equipment are helping job shops and manufacturers with fabrication cells increase their productivity and improve their product quality....

"Cartveyor" conveyor system.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Pflow Industries, Inc. offers a conveyor system specifically engineered for the movement of shopping carts in multi-level environments. This system, logically named Cartveyor, is supported by a structure similar to that of an escalator and...

Protective barrier bags.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Line of moisture barrier bags protects sensitive equipment, machinery and products of all sizes from a wide range of moisture, damaging vapor or humidity hazards. Users can choose from several moisture barrier materials: Mylar, Tyvek, Kraft,...

Roll-out shelf racks.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Ideal for storing automotive and aircraft assembly line parts, a major automotive manufacturer is currently using over 100 of these double-sided, roll-out shelves on an assembly line for door panels, hoods and deck lids. Shelf sizes are...

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

Remote displays.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... LaserLight remote displays are now available with messaging capabilities. With the new messaging capabilities, the LaserLight M-Series will slide, scroll or flash any alphanumeric message. Ideal for relaying important information, directions or...

Automated inspection machines.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Cincinnati Automation Ltd. provides automated inspection machines with integrated part handling, pass-fail indication and data collection. The systems include Cognex, DVT, Omron or Keyence vsion along with PLC, part gripper and controls to...

Conveyor line.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Wire Belt has introduced CarrySmart, a made to order line of conveyors. The CarrySmart line includes Flex-Turn, Flat-Flex Straight, Flat-Flex Shuttle Conveyors and CarrySmart Spreader or Converger Specialty Conveyors. The Flex-Turn Series of...

Productivity. Performance. Profitability. Maximize your potential with unmatched selection, custom capabilities & service from Akro-Mils!(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Broad Selection, Better Value, Superior Quality... Save time and money by increasing your material handling and distribution efficiency. Our broad selection of durable plastic containers and metal systems will help you to speed cycle...

Tubs available in two sizes.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Cross-Stack Akro-Tubs from Akro-Mils are available in two sizes, each in heights of 8" and 12". These heavy-duty tubs feature side and bottom stacking grooves that allow stable, 90-degree stacks of loaded containers to provide efficient...

Metal detectors.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Phantom Metal Detection system is designed for inspecting large bags (50 to 100 lbs.) of any dry product. The systems provide on-line detection of products and packaging contaminated with ferrous and non-ferrous tramp metal, including stainless...

Vision sensor.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... PresencePLUS P4 GEO 1.3 vision sensor is designed for highly detailed automated inspections. The P4 GEO 1.3 uses a 1.3 megapixel imager to capture minute details of multiple features at ranges from a few inches to several feet, depending on the...

Roller Pinion System.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Precision Roller Pinion System (RPS) features a patented tooth design, combined with a pinion consisting of bearing-supported rollers that move smoothly along the face of each tooth. The RPS maintains accurate positioning at speeds as high as...

90-degree upenders.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Advance Lifts, Inc. has a complete line of 90-degree upenders to position loads for assembly and palletizing operations. Steel coils and paper rolls can be put on the unit with their core parallel to the ground. The unit is than rotated 90...

Portable task light carts.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... LDPI Lighting has expanded its series of portable light carts which provide an extra light source to industrial and commercial work areas. The LFPI line includes several models--Class I. Div. 1 explosion proof; Class I, Div. 2 hazardous...

Flex Flow Accumulator.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Nercon offers the Flex Flow Accumulator, which automatically adjusts to the changing pace of production flow, ensuring continuous flow throughout the conveyor circuit. The Flex Flow Accumulator operates on the concept of an expandable travel...

Lifting and positioning equipment, loaded with safety, productivity and ergonomic design features.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Interthor Inc. of Broadview, Illinois, has long been recognized as a quality leader in powered and manual walkie equipment. With innovations like the Thork-Lift[TM], the original High Lifting Pallet Truck, and the Trans-Positioner[TM] Mobile...

Toyota, leading the industry.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), the number one selling lift truck supplier in the U.S., enters 2005 poised to strengthen its lead in the material handling industry. Toyota also is the global leader in lift trucks, and maintains...

Belt conveyors.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... R.J. Cyr Co., Inc. is now manufacturing "non-standard" belt conveyors for applications in the process, manufacturing and assembly industries. The belt conveyors can be troughed or flat, horizontal or inclined, roller or slide bed. R.J. Cyr Co.,...

Proximity sensor.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Balluff's GlobalProx Switch line is designed to address industry's need for global standardization and "in stock" availability. The tubular style sensors are offered in 2-wire and 3-wire DC, in sizes M8, M12, M18 and M30, with quick-disconnect...

Metal detector.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Eriez' E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector features a state-of-the-art electronic design that combines an easy-to-use 4" x 5" (1/4 VGA) Touch Screen Interface with advanced Digital Signal Processing to provide detailed analysis and reporting. Eriez....

Lift Gate Conveyors.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Lift Gate Conveyors are part of Dorner's Specials Program (ESP), which gives extra attention to building conveyors with unique dimensions and characteristics above and beyond the dimensions of Dorner's regular conveyor platforms. Some...

Stainless steel wire mesh belt conveyor.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Conveyor Technologies offers a modular low-profile conveyor that features a stainless steel wire mesh belt with exceptional thermal and chemical resistance, combined with a 60% "open flow area." Capable of handling part contact temperatures...

Standardized timing belt conveyors.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... mk Automation, Inc. offers the ZRF-P 2040.02 standard line of Timing Belt Conveyor Systems. These conveyors are designed for accurate product staging and indexing, where the same parts or a family of similar parts must be accurately positioned...

Bishamon Industries Corporation.(2005 CORPORATE PROFILE)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Bishamon Industries Corporation is known worldwide as a manufacturer of highly engineered, high-quality, ergonomic load handling equipment. Bishamon currently distributes products in seven continents and over 18 countries worldwide. In the...

ORBIS[R] Corporation: bringing plastic reusable packaging expertise to today's leading companies.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... ORBIS helps companies move their product faster, better, safer and more cost effectively. It creates and implements plastic reusable packaging systems that reduce costs and drive supply chain optimization for leading companies in automotive,...

Heavy-duty shelving.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Quickshelf Heavy-Duty Reinforced Shelving is available from Jarke. This unit has a capacity of 1750 lbs. per shelf with five shelves standard. The Quickshelf is constructed of 13 ga. steel, channel formed, galvanized posts and ships knocked...

RFID smart label printer-applicator.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Weber Marking Systems' Model 5200rfid label printer-applicator is a unit that makes it easy to print, encode, verify and apply pressure-sensitive RFID smart labels to cartons and pallet loads in one operation. The system will help meet the...

Bulk Container Lifting Beam.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Caldwell's Bulk Container Lifting Beam is designed to handle flexible intermediate bulk containers quickly and easily. This standard beam fits some of the most common sizes of bulk bags with 4-lifting loops at the top. The user simply slips the...

"EZ-Strainer" insert.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... CDF Corporation has introduced the EZ-Strainer insert for 55-gallon drums and 5-gallon pails. This products strains unwanted particles from the valuable liquid product. A patented design allows the EZ-Strainer to simply hand from the top of any...

Container dumper.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Container dumper rotates the container 150 degrees under a 120" ceiling height, providing a complete discharge of most non-free flowing materials. The container is loaded via pallet jack at floor level. The Lift & Seal System hydraulically...

Robotic Palletizers.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Robotic Palletizers from Columbia/Okura can be tooled to depalletize tab-locked reshipper cases, returning them to production for further processing. Using a mechanical gripper, as opposed to vacuum technology, the robot de-stacks a pallet load...

Inventory management and control software.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... FastPic4 advanced inventory management and control software from FastPic Systems can improve picking speed and accuracy in facilities maintenance departments. FastPic4 software is designed to manage practically all manual and automated storage...

Stainless Steel Coatings.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... STEEL IT Anti-Rust Stainless Steel Coatings feature a 316L SS leafing pigment that creates a corrosion-resistant metallic barrier which exhibits 2H pencil hardness and is USDA-approved. Providing a smooth surface finish that can last up to ten...

No-emission, hydrogen-powered forklift demonstrated at Canadian GM plant.(Applications From the Field)
May 1, 2005... General Motors of Canada Limited and Hydrogenics Corporation recently demonstrated a no-emission, hydrogen-powered forklift at the GM plant in Oshawa, Ontario. Hydrogenics is leading a consortium of partners to develop, demonstrate and...

Telescopic boom truck loading conveyor.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Best Diversified Products, Inc. offers the BestReach Telescopic Boom Conveyor. This conveyor, which is ideal for high volume shipping/receiving applications, extends automated loading all the way into the nose of a trailer. Specifications...

Cantilevered Conveyor Gate.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Cantilevered Conveyor Gate from Siemens Dematic is a retractable conveyor bed with self-supporting design and spring/shock technology to increase safety, ensure ease of use and maximize handling flexibility. The gate section is used to...

Pallet option conveyors.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Dorner's Pallet Option 3200 Series conveyors are useful in securing or separating items on a conveyor for additional assembly or processing. "Pallets" on a conveyor can take on several shapes and sizes depending on the specific application....

Walk-Behind Scrubber.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... American-Lincoln's Encore33HD Cylindrical Walk-Behind Scrubber is ideal for manufacturing plants, warehouses and beverage plants because of how little it costs to operate per day. The Encore 33HD offers an exceptionally long running time and...

Casters.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... The Revvo Caster Company, Inc. offers new SingleTech Solus casters developed by Colson Caster Europe. Available in four swivel and four total-lock swivel models, SingleTech Solus casters are constructed of lightweight, pressure-diecast aluminum...

Voltage monitoring extends battery life.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... A voltage monitoring function added to the Shockswitch ID and RFID units extends battery life and reduces electric lift truck motor, relay contact and other electric component failures such as expensive SCR control packages. Running batteries...

Low-profile conveyors.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Conveyor Technologies has enhanced the fast changeover capabilities of its family of low-profile conveyors with an "open-side" stand design that enables endless belt changes in two minutes or less on small to medium size conveyors. The design...

Accumulation conveyor.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Low friction accumulation conveyor from Smock Material Handling Company is based on proven friction wheel design. Systems are available for in-floor and above floor applications. The in-floor systems include non-slip floor plate on all...

Conveyors interface all wrappers.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... Shuttleworth, Inc. offers a line of SmartFeed conveyors that interface all wrappers. Six different designs meet the specific belt or lug fed requirements of these machines--standard SmartFeed models work with automatic "L" sealers, horizontal...

24" monitor.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... CyRAQ 24 monitors from CyberResearch, Inc. not only rack-mount in portrait mode, they also panel-mount and VESA-mount in portrait or landscape and mount on desktop stands in landscape mode. Bezels are brushed stainless, with optional black...

Conveyor drive system.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... The Drive One line is available as a "Complete Drive System" for conveyor applications. Drive One is offered in nine sizes of pre-engineered assemblies, all mounted on a common swing base. The swing base assembly is shaft mounted via Falk's...

Double curve conveyors.(Applications & Solutions: Conveyor Systems)
May 1, 2005... SpanTech offers the CU-Series Double Curve Conveyor as part of its WhisperTrax Modular Flexible Conveyor line. The conveyor has two curves in the same direction, which allows users to adapt the conveyor to an unlimited variety of designs that...

Locker Specifiers' Guide.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... The new Locker Specifiers' Guide from Lyon illustrates what's new in locker styling for a variety of facilities. New technology includes Lyon's antimicrobial finish that fights bacterial and mold growth on locker surfaces. The product offering...

Vision sensors.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Cognex Corporation has introduced the Checker 101, an easy to use sensor that can visually detect the presence of items during the manufacturing process. Checker's compact design provides illumination, optics, sensor, processor, memory and I/O...

Static shielding bags.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Protective Packaging Corp. offers an expanded line of static shielding bags. The bags are designed to protect sensitive electronic components and computer boards from electrostatic discharge during handling, shipping and assembly. Products...

Roller conveyor sections.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Creform Corporation continues to expand the possibilities for its Creform System of material handling structures with the introduction of two interrelated products. The new items include high-strength, lightweight conveyor sections and left and...

Recycling cart.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... The Poly-Trux 50P-16 recycling cart from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. features a caster configuration that creates a slight yet constant tipping action from the front or back. This permits smooth rolling over curbs, ramps, tailgates, speed bumps...

Counting scale.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Alliance/Ohaus Trooper Count Series Scale provides up to 300 memory locations that can store average piece weights, tare weights, part numbers, accumulations and other data for up to 60 items. Featuring software that updates the average weight...

World-class trucks backed by world-class support.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Hyster Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of lift trucks, world-renowned for its quality and leading edge approach to technology and ergonomics. For more than 75 years, Hyster Company has created one of the...

Round post wire carts and shelving.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... GILLIS round post units provide for storage of heavy objects and have a shelf lbs. Thousands of posts and shelves are in stock for immediate delivery. The wire units are interchangeable with most round post systems and are easy to assemble and...

Vehicle detection switch.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... A non-corroding vehicle sensor from Tapeswitch Corporation provides a contact closure when depressed at any point. Made from extruded PVC, which has been stabilized and double-sealed, it is immune to messy weather and harsh environmental...

Safety barrier.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Rite-Hite offers the Dok-Guardian Safety Barrier Common Member option. The Dok-Guardian Common Member design makes installing multiple units, which are adjoined or connected at the loading dock, easier and less expensive to install. The...

Bar code label printer.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... QuickLabel Systems has introduced a bar code label printer with high-speed processing power, Ethernet and USB connectivity and optional WiFi wireless interface. Designated the Pronto! 472+, the printer processes variable data extremely fast....

Two-way drum pump.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Reversible Drum Vac from EXAIR quickly converts an ordinary 30-gallon closed head drum into a powerful liquid vacuum, capable of filling the drum in one minute. With the turn of a knob, the same pump empties the drum. It is an ideal way to...

Stock trucks.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Vestil's two-shelf stock truck features a three-leg support to allow for easier access to the bottom shelf. The steel truck is available in three sizes, with chrome-plated ergonomic push handles. Two rigid and two locking swivel ball bearing...

Pallet Unstacker.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... Automated Production Systems Corp. manufactures Pallet Unstackers that are built to discharge or receive pallets on either pallet conveyor for forklift pick up or on floor level for a pallet jack pick up. The system pictured includes two APS...

Electrification system.(New Products)
May 1, 2005... TightWire is a compact 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...

Unex: the leader in carton flow.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Unex, established in 1964 is dedicated to developing and manufacturing products & solutions that improve the order selection process. In 1994, Unex introduced Span-Track, it's patented full width roller flow track which literally redefined...