Material Handling Product News articles from November 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from November 2002

Container features return ratio of 3:1. (2002 Solutions).
November 1, 2002... The ROPAK 3230 reusable, folding container with 32" x 30" footprint from LINPAC Materials Handling offers a return ratio of 3:1. The container, which collapses to one-third of its assembled height, has a capacity of 2000 lbs. and is ideal for...

Winch utilizes electric or air power. (2002 Solutions).
November 1, 2002... Jeamar Winches' model NLT 7000(S) exemplifies the company's ability to adapt to customer's specific needs. This winch, which can be electrically or air powered, required a hoist and trolley drive on a common skid mounted base. An extensive...

Computer cabinet. (2002 Solutions).
November 1, 2002... Heavy-Duty Topview Computer Cabinet from Strong Hold Products is 26" wide x 24" deep x 72" high and constructed from heavy-duty 12-gauge steel. Its new feature is the retractable keyboard drawer. This allows users to lock-up all computer...

Hand chain hoist. (2002 Solutions).
November 1, 2002... Columbus McKinnon's Hurricane hand chain hoist line offers liking capability from 1/2 to 2 tons (500 to 2000 kilograms) and a standard lift from 8 to 20'. The hoist's brake features fewer moving parts, which reduces maintenance. Columbus...

Guard rails. (2002 Solutions).
November 1, 2002... W.A. Schmidt has introduced a lift-out rail feature on its line of Barrier Rail guard rails. This affordable new feature permits easy access to machinery or facility areas that need protection from traffic hazards or for personnel safety. W.A....

Conveyors, packaging machinery and material handling equipment. (New Literature).
November 1, 2002... Nercon Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. is a designer, integrator and manufacturer of conveyor systems, packaging machinery and material handling equipment. Products include accumulation tables, carton elevators, palletizers, depalletizers,...

Chemical storage and handling. (New Literature).
November 1, 2002... Lab Safety Supply offers a variety of chemical storage and handling solutions. Secondary containment systems include SpillSkid spill platforms, sumps and drum stackers. Drums and pails are available in steel or plastic with faucets, funnels,...

Steel containers. (New Literature).
November 1, 2002... Standard construction containers from Steelcrate feature a rugged stacking receptacle that allows interchangeability with other standard model containers. Models include solid walled container, hopper container and drop gate container....

Plastic slip sheets. (New Literature).
November 1, 2002... Polly Plastic Slip Sheets from B&F Plastics are reusable sheets for pallet replacement customized to fit any size load requirement. They are used with a push/pull attachment to fit any standard lift truck. Shipping cost savings are achieved...

Container positioner. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The Unit-Tilt from Vestil Manufacturing Company can be easily transported by fork truck from work area to work are to allow for the positioning of containers within easy reach of assembly line workers and machine operators. Battery powered, the...

High-speed automatic rotary ring pallet stretch wrapper. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The OK Superring 120 is an ultra high-speed automatic rotary ring pallet stretch wrapper capable of wrapping up to 120 pallets per hour. The machine has several features that add to the speed and reliability of its performance including...

In-line swivel fittings. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Kee Industrial Products has announced the addition of three new swivel fittings to its expanded line of Kee Lite aluminum fittings for railings, lighting grids, racks and shelves, guardrails and other tubular pipe structures. Constructed of...

Case conveyor systems. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... These case conveyor systems from APS are suited for automatic warehouse applications, beverage/dairy or food USDA applications. The MTC is designed for all types of packages, including plastic crates, totes, corrugated boxes and chipboard...

Compact CCD camera-based bar code reader. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Accu-Sort Systems, Inc. offers the AccuVision (AV) 3800 CCD camera-based bar code reader. A more compact replacement for its Model AV3700, the new bar code reader measures only 12" x 10.5" x 6.5" compared with 16" x 13-1/2" x 8.7". The device...

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.: company celebrates 35 years of innovation. (2002 Solutions).
November 1, 2002... The year 2002 marks Toyota's 35th year since entering the forklift market. In that time, the company has grown to become the best-selling forklift manufacturer worldwide, offering a complete line of top-quality products, parts, customer...

Label printers feature new print engines. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Weber offers two additional Zebra print engines for use with its Model 5200 label-printer applicator. Each system includes a choice of a high-density, on-demand thermal/thermal transfer printer that provides in-spec bar code and graphics. New...

Ergonomic Drum Transporter. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... This Drum Transporter requires less than 40 lbs. of force to manually lift a full 55-gallon drum weighing 660 lbs. This stainless steel drum transporter is designed to take the strain out of lifting and moving drums, reducing risk of back...

Portable pressure washers. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The Scorpion and Scorpion Magnum provide 1100 psi and 1600 psi with water flows of 2.5 gpm and 3.0 gpm respectively. The 115V and 220 V models have thermostatically controlled burner systems that cost less to operate while allowing adjustment...

Brake designed for cranes. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The Stearns Division of Rexnord Corporation has introduced an armature-actuated electric disc brake designed for use on portal cranes and similar applications. The Stearns 360 Series AAB brake is magnet-body mounted and designed for ease of...

Safety hinge switch. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The Warner Safety Hinge Switch integrates the features of a safety switch with the load-bearing capabilities of a hinge built for industrial applications. This safety hinge switch is designed for mounting on extruded aluminum profiles, and...

Pneumatic lift tables. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Pentalift's Pro Air Lift Tables operate off clean shop air and with no electrical or hydraulic lines, the tables are ideal for ergonomic positioning of product and components in operations where cleanliness is required. A compact design and...

Weight indicator. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Cardinal's model 204 has been added to their 200 Series digital weight indicators. Selectable weight units, along with gross, tare, net functions, allow the 204 to be an indicator for many different applications. Cardinal Scale Manufacturing...

Extra-Duty Bulk Boxes. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... 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...

Space-saving conveyors. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Bunting Magnetics Co. offers an extensive line of compact Low-Profile and Special-Purpose Conveyors designed to reach into and operate in confined spaces. Standard models are magnetic to provide continuous control of small to medium size...

Battery-powered hydraulic stackers. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... Battery-powered hydraulic stackers/lifters from Wesco Industrial Products feature a load capacity of up to 2000 lbs. and a full complement of standard features in both fork (25" forks) and platform (24" x 24" or 30" x 32" platform) models. A...

Over-The-Conveyor Workstations. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... Dehnco's line of Over-The-Conveyor Workstations are designed to turn wasted space into functional work areas. These workstations are designed especially for the over-the-conveyor applications where floor space is tight and the need for...

Ergonomic chairs. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... BioFit Engineered Products offers a larger ergonomic backrest as an option for added comfort and support on many of its chairs. The Ergonomic Managerial Backrest measures 18-1/2 inches high and 17-7/8 inches wide, which is larger than the...

Ergonomic workstation. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... Production Basics' Corner Station, when combined with Stand-Alone stations, creates a continuous work area. Corner and Stand-Alone units are placed in an "L" or "U" shaped configuration. This station configuration minimizes material handling...

Lifting equipment. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... VacuHoist, manufactured by Ergonomic Handling Systems, offers "Spiderfoot," an end effector designed to safely lift and position tires while preventing back injuries. Six adjustable round suction cups grip the tire firmly. Ergonomic Handling...

Battery operated lift. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... Lift Products has added two new models to the Maxx-Mobile portable lift table line. The electric lift is ideal for operations that require frequent lifting and lowering or prefer the convenience of not having to manually pump up the table. Lift...

Power Pusher. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... Power Pusher, an electric tug used in production and industrial applications, now features the Ergo Handle. Benefits of this new design include wrap-around handle to protect hands when moving items in close quarters and automatic reverse...

Urethane seat. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... S-300 Static Seat has a seating surface made of sprayed urethane. The seat provides added ergonomic support to drivers of forklifts and other small equipment. Grammer Inc., 2700 Harvey St., Hudson, WI 54016. Write In 227 or Reply Online ...

Cart Lift System. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... The Cart Lift System is a new enhancement to the FleximateTransport Line that eliminates handling of carts in high-volume production assembly cells. The lift elevator easily integrates into existing or originally designed FlexiMate...

Aluminum hand trucks. (Spotlight on: ergonomic equipment).
November 1, 2002... RWM Casters offers 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 from...

Nissan Forklift Corporation, North America. (2002 Solutions).
November 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...

Self Dumping Hopper. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Ameri-Kart Corporation has introduced the Self-Dumping Hopper to its line of waste and material handling products. The Self-Dumping unit simplifies loading, moving and unloading bulk items and waste. The efficient design allows a single...

Shipping impact indicator. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... This simple device turns bright red when subjected to any impact that exceeds a pre-set limit. Shockwatch is the name of the indicator that can be applied with (or without) a warning label to nearly any product, package, carton, or other...

Label printer. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... AVERY DENNISON TTX 674/675 Printer prints bar codes, graphics, and human readable copy on product ID tags and labels at sharp 300 dpi resolutions. This versatile printer meets product ID requirements for hard goods, soft goods, food processing,...

Open work benches. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Open work benches offer a rugged platform for all types of work. Designed as a classic workstation, standard units include a top, legs and a stringer. Four types of top materials, including Tuff Top and a steel top are available for each model....

Stackable/collapsible tote. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Amatech Inc. of Erie, PA has acquired a patent for a stackable/collapsible DSC style tote. This is the second patent Amatech has acquired in their ten-year old manufacturing process of custom designed plastic corrugated, reusable packaging...

AC drive technology reduces maintenance for next generation of walkie pallet and forklift trucks. (Technology At Work).
November 1, 2002... A new AC travel drive design for walkie pallet and forklift trucks eliminates the high maintenance components found on DC drives, while improving the truck's overall performance. Also, AC drive systems have "regenerative" braking that helps...

Material dispensing system. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Rapid Shooter dispensing system is an efficient, automated material dispenser suited for any size packaging operation. This system dispenses and cuts all of Sealed Air's roll stock materials up to 24" wide, including AirCap and Bubble Wrap air...

Dual conveyor laser guided vehicle (LGV). (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Transbotics Corporation has introduced a laser-guided, dual conveyor vehicle. This low profile LGV comes standard with quad movement capabilities, which allow it to operate in a much smaller space than single-steer vehicles. The dual conveyor...

HSK tool holder wagon, and storage cabinet. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Hirschmann Engineering, USA, Inc. has introduced the HSK tool holder wagon from Sarralle. The moveable wagon is equipped with HSK type tool holder inserts capable of holding from 24 to 60 tools, depending on tool size. The removable inserts can...

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc.: company provides grocery distributor with power-operated safety gates. (Technology At Work).
November 1, 2002... In today's economy, companies are under added pressure to increase revenue. For many-distributors, increased revenue frequently depends upon the amount of commodities they can sell during a period of time. In many cases, having additional...

Reusable plastic pallets. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... ROPAK reusable plastic pallets from LINPAC Materials Handling are a durable, environmentally friendly alternative to wooden pallets. With a static load capacity of 30,000 lbs. and four-way forklift entry, these plastic pallets can be used and...

Workstation. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The Quad Station is a smart workstation configuration for a work cell or team, keeping all members in close proximity, while providing space. C-Leg Series product line is the foundation of the station and ergonomic accessories are added to...

Tail/Brake/Backup LED Lamps. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Sunlight-visible, Right-Angled AUT-1157R1 Tail/Brake/Backup LED Lamps are designed to replace incandescent 1157 bulbs in combination tail/brake signals and backup lights in most forklifts. AUT-1157R1 LED lamps feature 30 Super Reel (633mm) 30...

Indexing conveyor. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... ASG has introduced two conveyors for light part assembly. The conveyors are designed for the automation of part transfer and load/unload procedures. They index their belts into position powered by an air cylinder. The PCF30 and PCF50 models,...

Gas powered articulated forklift. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Aisle-Master's LP Gas powered articulated forklift is designed to work in reduced warehouse aisle widths (78"), yet can still work outdoors like a conventional counterbalance lift truck. Unlike electric forklifts and reach forks, which are...

Chests and roller cabinets. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... C&H Distributors has announced that the Waterloo Pro Series Chests and Roller Cabinets are in-stock and available for order and immediate shipment form their Industrial Products Buyers Guide Catalog or online at www.chdist.com. These durable...

Vehicle restraint. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The VBR-300 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint helps secure trailers at the dock to protect against early departure, trailer creep and dock walk. Similar to the original DOK-LOK restraints, the VBR-300 restrains the trailer by engaging the trailer's...

Roto-molded pallets. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... JECO offers a line of improved polyethylene roto-molded pallets. A service life of over 10 years can be expected under harsh conditions. Pallets are available in sizes for most common applications. JECO Plastic Products, LLC, 885 Andico Rd.,...

Packing/sealing system. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... OK Durable CE-33 Power Form is a semi-automatic system to erect, pack, and seal batches of uniform cases. The operator opens a case into a tube, positions it into the former where all bottom flaps fold automatically, and the case is held firmly...

Printing systems. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... By coding directly on corrugated surfaces, packages can be coded clearly and with accurate registration with the use of newly designed Fox Jet VXJet Printers from Loveshaw. The VXJet is a low-cost printer that is available in four models: VXJet...

Battery maintenance system. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... PowerPulse Battery Maintenance System offers a solution to one of the most frustrating and costly problems of using material handling equipment: dead batteries. PowerPulse is not a battery charger, it is an electronic device that uses the...

Industrial curtain walls. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Goff's Original Curtain Wall system creates a retractable barrier that can be drawn into use in seconds. The Curtain Walls are an ideal way to separate shop space while confining flying debris commonly found in an industrial setting. Grinding...

Total-locking twin-wheel caster. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... By reducing the lock/unlock travel to 60 degrees rather than the 90 degrees that is common throughout the industry, the Jilson 2EM Series 5" CentraLok twin-wheel, central locking caster permits easier locking and unlocking. In addition, it can...

Bulk bag filler. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Low Profile Bag Filler allows removal of loaded bags using a pallet jack, eliminating the need for a forklift. The patented twin-centerpost design maximizes strength and improves accessibility to bag hooks. Standard units for low cost, low...

UNEX Manufacturing, Inc.: now natural foods gets healthy with Span-Track. (2002 Solutions).
November 1, 2002... What started out as a very small operation has grown into a large corporate enterprise supplying millions of consumers throughout the world each year. When Now decided to get their picking area in shape they turned to the carton flow leader,...

Pedestal and wall mounted jib cranes. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Columbus McKinnon now offers LodeRail pedestal and wall mounted jib cranes. The cranes are ergonomically designed to reduce injuries and increase productivity. In addition, they are painted safety yellow. The lightweight truss design means less...

Scales designed for hazardous environments. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Arlyn Scales has introduced the ArlynGuard-P line of Factory Mutual approved digital scales for use in hazardous industrial environments such as Class I, II, III, Division 1, Group A, B, C, D, E, F & G. These scales feature a 20" x 27" x 1-7/8"...

Straddle stacker. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Model SW22, a redesigned intermediate-duty electric straddle stacker equipped with a separately excited motor, is available from Multiton MIC Corp.. The SW22 stacker is suited for light to medium duty applications. Its motor design features...

Extended Height Bulk Boxes. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Buckhorn's Extended Height Bulk Boxes feature a re-engineered base that creates 40", 44" and 50" heights without the use of extension rings. An extra-deep, 21" drop door on the 48" side provides better ergonomics with easier access to contents....

End effector. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Columbia/Okura's adjusting bag end effector provides the ability to palletize multiple bag types and sizes from up to three production lines simultaneously When attached to a robotic palletizer, this unique tooling design gives the end user the...

Dock sealing system. (New Products).
November 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...

Folding Corrugated Steel Containers. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... American Bulk Containers' Folding Corrugated Steel Containers provide reduced freight costs (2.3:1 ratio) and virtually maintenance-free storage on an array of products weighing up to 4000 lbs. Folding corrugated containers offer storage space...

Modular Flexible Conveyor. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Span Tech LLC has introduced the WhisperTrax family of Modular Flexible Conveyors. The ST-PLN Straight Closed Top Conveyor is the first unit of the modular system. Engineered for nearly maintenance-free operation and with options to fit almost...

Shipping/receiving docks. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Modular shipping/receiving areas provide comfortable working environments that secure facilities from truckers and visitors while keeping employees safe and on facility premises. Areas feature clean, quick construction that is easy to adjust...

Forklift attachments. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... A complete line of forklift attachments is available from Benko Products, Inc. These attachments are designed to easily lift and lower any size steel, plastic and fiber drum. Attachments may be designed to lift drums from an overhead position,...

Air replacement system designed for truck trailers. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... An air replacement system--called AeroTec--has been designed to provide a more comfortable and productive environment for dock workers in truck trailers. The product features an air movement technology known as TubePac, which creates a "virtual...

Computer platforms. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The J-Mobile series of computer platforms allow users to reclaim desk space currently occupied by computer systems. Designed to blend with any decor from traditional to art deco, these portable carts feature sweeping curves, a smooth finish and...

Transfer station with pallet dispenser. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Columbia Machine's load transfer station with pallet dispenser (LTS-PD) can decrease pallet transfer times, increase transfer efficiency and enhance pallet and load alignment. The LTS-PD saves labor cost by allowing a single forklift operator...

Compact Cleaning Cart. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The Compact Cleaning Cart helps cleaning teams work more efficiently. The cart features an upright vacuum holder molded into the base and a contoured shape that is easy to maneuver in tight areas with one trip from the supply closet. To keep...

Virtual Container. Tilter Selection Guide. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... An interactive web-based tool for companies that handle parts in containers has been introduced by Southworth Products Corp. The Virtual Container Tilter Selection Guide allows users to input several variables specific to their application...

Air-powered dock leveler. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... The Kelley FX-S Safety Barrier is an air-powered dock leveler with a 7" solid structural steel barrier capable of withstanding the impact of a fully loaded 10,000 lb. forklift at 4 mph. The FX-S maintains a constant steel barrier above and...

Vacuum lifter. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Anver VT Series Vacuum Lifter provides a 100% continuous duty cycle and it compatible with any overhead crane system to let users move boxes from a conveyor to a pallet without manual lifting. Featuring up/down controls in the handle that can...

Automated guided vehicle. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... FlexiMate Automated Guided Vehicle increases productivity by efficiently moving materials in industrial and service environments. The labor-saving vehicle performs repetitive tasks, yielding a fast return on investment. The battery-operated...

Truck scale system. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Weigh-Tronix has introduced Traxle, a truck scale that provides both axle weight and total truck weight from a conventional truck scale. Traxle uses patent pending computation and sensor polling technology to quickly and accurately calculate...

Calpine increases efficiency at power plant with versatile storage mezzanine. (Technology At Work).
November 1, 2002... Calpine Corporation knows a thing or two about efficiency. The world's largest supplier of renewable geothermal energy (with over $7 billion in revenues), Calpine is dedicated to "repowering America to meet the country's growing need for clean,...

Palletizers ideal for frozen-food areas. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Columbia Machine offers palletizer designs and configurations with a variety of characteristics that provide increased functionality in three different frozen-food environments. Columbia's hydraulic floor-level palletizers operate in freezers...

Wire decking. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... Wire decking with reinforced channels adds safety, strength and protection to warehouse storage. This decking, which meets or exceeds ANSI MH-26.2 guidelines, is easy to maintain and install. It features high visibility for inventory...

Dryer trays. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... These 400[degrees]F reinforced polymer composite drying trays are formulated to withstand continuous exposure to temperatures from -60[degrees]F to 400[degrees]F. They are designed for drying and curing seals, gaskets, electronic components,...

Drum motor lagging. (New Products).
November 1, 2002... An extensive line of drum motor lagging options and motor face patterns, which improve belt traction and belt tracking, are available from Van der Graaf Inc. A variety of laggings can be added to complement the standard parabolic...