Material Handling Product News articles from October 2004

Material Handling Product News archives from October 2004

Walkie Pallet Truck.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Crown has enhanced its WP 2000 Series of Walkie Pallet Trucks. The WP 2300 is now easier to operate due to the advanced ergonomics of the X10 handle. This handle minimizes hand and wrist movements while simplifying control. Other design...

Non-powered over/under conveyors.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Topper offers an additional safety feature to the Ergo-Tilt-Veyor and Ergo-Trans-Veyor. These non-powered over/under conveyors have no electrical, hydraulic or air hookups and are easy to install, maintain and relocate. This latest safety...

Digital Crane Scale.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Measurement Systems International has added the MSI-9300HT Porta-Weigh Plus, a High Torque Digital Crane Scale, to the CellScale product line. The Hi-Torque load train of the MSI-9300HT features a new load cell design that withstands the...

Electric rider truck.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Yale Materials Handling Corporation has introduced the ERP-DH lift truck, the first in a line of new Yale AC-powered lift trucks. The lift truck, available in 4000 to 6000 lb. capacities, is ideal for home improvement outlets, grocery...

Engine Exhaust Analyzer.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... The Nova Model 7465 Engine Exhaust Analyzer is designed for checking O2, CO, CO2, hydrocarbons (HC's) and NOx in engine exhaust emissions for gasoline, propane or natural gas powered two and four-cycle engines. A sample of exhaust gases is...

Container is RFID-ready.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... LINPAC Materials Handling has introduced the T-PAK MAX3 container. The returnable, collapsible MAX3 was developed specifically for the packaging industry, with a lighter-weight design that allows manufacturers to maximize payloads to...

Scissor lift tables.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Joyce/Dayton Corp. has introduced a new line of stationary and portable scissor lift tables and tilt/turn tables. RediLift tables are available in the most popular configurations for customer applications. Depending on the model, capacities...

Desktop printer.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Paxar Corporation's compact Monarch 9416 printer is less than 7" high and 9" wide, yet prints rapidly at 5" per second. The desktop printer prints labels, tags, receipt paper or linerless labels. It also has a high memory capacity, allowing...

Anti-static structures.(Editor's Choice)
October 1, 2004... Creform Corporation offers a wide selection of ESD static dissipation components for building material handling structures that protect critical circuitry. The system in photo features a multi-level flow rack, assembled using ESD-rated...

Bar Storage Rack.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... The Bar Storage Rack provides quick organization of bar ends, saw drops and pipe and bolts together for easy assembly. Heavy-duty uprights are 1/4" thick steel grid. This rack is designed to reduce clutter, identify and retrieve materials...

Benchside tote box carriers.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Benchside tote box carriers from Eagle MHC provide safe, efficient storage and handling of components to meet the varied needs of manufacturers and material handlers in electronic components and other equipment segments. These carriers feature...

"Adjust-A-Tray" trucks.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Hodge Mfg. Co. offers a number of improvements and new options for the Adjust-A-Tray truck line. These trucks feature phenolic bolt-on casters. Hedge Mfg. Co., a Division of The Durham Mfg. Co. Write in 202 or use InoLINK 4K1202 ...

Form/fill//seal machine.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The high-speed continuous motion form/fill/seal machine produces stand-up pouches. PouchKing can run up to 500 stand-up pouches per minute or 300 linear inch per minute of packaging material. R.A. Jones & Company, Inc. Write in 203 or use...

LCD display.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The GFA 17118B foldaway makes it possible to access and control up to eight separate PCs from a single shared display keyboard and touchpad pointing device. CyberResearch, Inc. Write in 204 or use InfoLINK 4K1204 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

NEMA C-Face motors.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Motors and brakemotors from NORD are offered with NEMA C-Face mounting as a standard feature. A coupling mounted onto the motor shaft and connected to the speed reducer input shaft transmits torque, which makes NORD motor removal easier. NORD...

Battery charger.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... The Battery Ram from Materials Transportation Company is a battery changer that allows operators to change batteries in a lift truck fleet economically and efficiently. Its hydrostatic travel and braking system promote smooth battery transfers...

Reusable plastic containers.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... IPL has strengthened the tamper-resistant features of its FlapNest 2115 Series container, further deterring theft throughout the supply chain. The all-plastic hinges on the IPL FlapNest 2115 are tamper-resistant and tamper-evident. When the lid...

Spill Clean-Up System.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... This Complete Spill Clean-Up System from Bonar Plastics Inc. contains all the necessary tools to safely handle and dispose of an accidental spill. The Spill Clean-Up System features a 35-gallon polyethylene drum with an attached lid. Bonar...

Carton flow system.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... The "RollerRack" from Unex combines wide-span uprights, a new (patent pending) hanger beam and the Span-Track carton flow track. RollerRack eliminates the need for cumbersome shelves and low performance plastic wheels common in traditional flow...

Walkie pallet truck.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... The 102XM walkie pallet truck is highly maneuverable in tight spaces such as crowded loading docks, congested warehouse aisles and inside trailers. With reduced head length, a new fork profile and a handle that can be moved to a nearly vertical...

Nestable Plastic Pallet.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... Rehrig Pacific Company offers the 40" x 48" HuskyLite Nestable Plastic Pallet. Through a discrete injection molding process Rehrig Pacific is able to mold complex geometric shapes that have the ability to maintain precise tolerances and exact...

Collapsible Containers.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... Monoflo International, Inc. has expanded its line of "RC" Collapsible Containers for the transport of parts within the durable goods and automotive industries. The containers are designed to cube out a standard 48" x 45" AIAG pallet and feature...

AC-powered lift truck.(Show Preview)
October 1, 2004... The ERP-DH is the first in a line of new AC-powered lift trucks from Yale Materials Handling Corp. The ERP-DH provides low noise levels, a small turning radius and no emissions. The lift truck, available in capacities of 4000 to 6000 lbs., is...

Code reading software.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Cognex offers IDMax, an innovative Data Matrix code reading software. Based upon Cognex's patented PatMax technology, IDMax is designed for Direct Part Mark Identification (DPMI), a segment of the industrial ID market that involves directly...

Modular plastic discharge conveyor.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Columbia Machine is now using Intralox modular plastic conveyor belting for palletizer discharge conveyors, providing a more stable means for transporting unitized loads. Intralox conveyor systems provide a smoother transition for full product...

Drum lifter and dumper.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The TD-850PL Drumverter, which features a state-of-the-art modular design, allows operators to safely and smoothly mix drum contents, pour or dump them and control forward and reverse motion in the actual transport process. The TD-850PL can be...

AC drive.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Yaskawa's P7/Bypass AC drive provides full 3-contactor bypass control, permitting motors to be run from either the drive or line current in critical fan, bump and industrial applications requiring continuous operation. The bypass capabilities...

IBC Roll-Top Hardcover Storage Units.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... New Pig Corporation offers the PIG IBC Roll-Top Hardcover Storage Unit, which is designed to provide protected storage of IBCs--indoors or out. New Pig Corporation Write in 206 or use InfoLINK 4K1206 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Drum dolly.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Drum dolly is designed to facilitate withdrawing the last two to three percent of a liquid out of the bottom of a drum. The tilt pedal raises one edge of the drum 3" higher than the other, tilting the drum 10 degrees. The remaining liquid then...

Vertical carousel.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Diamond Phoenix offers the POWERdepot. The industry exclusive dual chain guiding system provides for maximum cube utilization, multiple carrier depths and multiple carrier clear heights and widths, all in combination with a maximum carrier...

Proprietary digital diagnostic function box.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... NTEP approved iQUBE digital diagnostic junction box drastically reduces scale downtime. Unlike standard analog resistance junction boxes, iQUBE immediately increases the performance of any multi-cell application. Rice Lake Weighing Systems ...

Electric vehicle DC to DC drive.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Minarik Drives offers the DC500 Series drive. This PWM DC to DC drive was developed and designed for battery operated, electric vehicles with separately excited DC motors. Minarik Drives. Pack Expo Booth E-5913. Write in 210 or use...

LED display.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... TURCK offers the "Kubler by TURCK" SSI LED display with six 15 mm digits and adjustable brightness control. The Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) display can be used with either an AC or DC power supply and is suitable for all SSI formats up...

Self-propelled scissor lifts.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Upgraded Genie GS-1530 and GS-1930 self-propelled scissor lifts feature a lighter weight and larger, more powerful drive motors for increased drive performance and efficiency. Maneuvering in close or tight quarters is accomplished with a more...

Stainless steel cart pusher/puller.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... CartCaddy is a small, maneuverable, walk behind battery-powered tug for pushing and pulling heavy carts and wheeled equipment. The unit is designed to prevent injuries caused by the manual pushing and pulling of carts. DJ Products, Inc. ...

In-Motion Checkweigher.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... In today's automation age conveyors are running faster, fillers and case packers are more productive and throughput is higher than ever. Smaller checkweighers are used to speeds of 200 pieces or more. But caseweighers have been holding up...

Metal detectors.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Eriez line of metal detectors are utilized in many setting including rood, textile, rubber, plastic, wood products, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. These metal detectors can improve overall productivity by detecting pieces of broken...

Photoelectric sensors.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... OG 90 photoelectric sensors feature a right angle lens for applications with limited mounting space. The OG 90 has an 18 mm stainless steel housing, which offers low profile mounting that can be installed in as little as 28 mm of space. The...

Helical Gear Drives.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... ABM Helical Gear Drives offer 98 percent drive efficiency per gear set in the most commonly used gear box configurations. Engineered for greatest power output per unit size and weight, the Helical Gear Drives provide high staring torque and...

Fully automated stretch wrap machine.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Yellow Jacket LLP offers a fully automatic stretch wrap machine to secure high volume shipments of bundled loads (suited for most palleted and non-palleted applications) without operator involvement. The system is offered in three different...

Wrapping system.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Arpac Group has introduced a BRANDPAC BPMP-5100 print registered film multipacker. Print registered film provides an attractive forum to billboard your brand and merchandise your product at the fraction of the cost of paperboard packaging....

Sortation conveyors.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Designed to replace the model SC family of sorters, Hytrol's ProSort SC sortation conveyors fill the gap between low-rate pushers, plows, pop-up diverters and the high-rate ProSort 100 and 200 series sorters. This sorter offers advantages over...

Dura-Flo Carton Flow.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Creative Storage Systems offers the Dura-Flo Carton Flow, allowing for up to 90 percent space utilization and maximum flexibility for carton size and mix without system component changes. Dura-Flo pre-assembled lanes/tracks are designed to fit...

Inflatable packaging system.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Sealed Air Corp. offers a key addition to its Bubble Wrap air cellular cushioning, the Inflatable Bubble Wrap Packaging System. This packaging system automatically inflates and dispenses pre-perforated, three-quarter-inch height Inflatable...

Collision avoidance systems.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Cattron-Theimeg Inc. offers two collision avoidance systems for overhead cranes: UltraGuard and LCAS (Laser Collision Avoidance System shown in photo). Both systems are designed to protect cranes from colliding with end walls or other...

Mobile Carton Flow Workstation.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... This Mobile Carton Flow Workstation is ideal for manufacturing assembly areas, parts picking workstations or anywhere full case or split case picking is needed. KENECO INC. Write in 224 or use InfoLINK 4K1224 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Drum handler.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... The TD-850 Drumverter allows operatos to easily and smoothly mix drum contents, pour or dump them, and control forward and reverse motion in the actual transport process. The TD-850 can be ordered fully counter-balanced or with a straddle-leg...

Shelving units.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Penco offers shipment of Erectomatic Hi-Performance Shelving units within 72 hours through the Quick Shipment Program. Erectomatic shelving can be expanded from a single tier system into high-density, multi-level or high-rise systems. The...

Compact operator terminal.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Beijer offers a compact operator terminal in the CIMREX Series--CIMREX 12. A text based operator terminal, CIMREX 12 offers high functionality for a smaller operator terminal. A programmable dimming of the display backlight, allows 0 to 100%...

Case erector with print module.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... A-B-C offers a case erecting technology that allows packagers to print logos, product identification or other important data on cases, in-line, during high-speed case forming and sealing. A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Pack Expo Booth S-2230....

Case inserts for carrying kits.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... UFP offers custom designed case inserts for the automotive, electronics and industrial markets. These case inserts provide product protection and organization. UFP Technologies, Inc. Pack Expo Booth E-9300. Write in 229 or use InfoLINK...

Automatic stacker/dispenser.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Newcastle offers an automatic stacker/dispenser for open or closed collapsible containers. Model 50-57RP can handle up to four containers per minute. Adjustable units are available to handle multiple sizes. Low level or full magazine detection...

Tension Link Scale.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Featuring an ultra-high resolution, 14 bit A/D converter, the Intercomp TL6000 Digital Tension Link Scale weighs with an accuracy of [+ or -] 0.1% of applied load. Design flexibility allows users to choose the model and weighing capacity...

Horizontal carousel systems help distribution center reduce shipping time.(Storage & Warehousing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... When Coty Inc. made major modifications to its central distribution center in Sanford, NC, the company's goal was to handle unit volume that had increased 135% in the last five years, accommodate the anticipated requirements of new business,...

Case palletizer.(Spotlight on: automation & engineered systems)
October 1, 2004... FKI Logistex offers new design and interface options for the Alvey 780 case palletizer. These options significantly increase the 780's capacity. Particularly suited for single-line applications in the food and consumer goods industries, the 780...

Power rotated turntable.(Spotlight on: automation & engineered systems)
October 1, 2004... The 26 CRPT from HYTROL Conveyor Company, Inc. is used to rotate products up to 360 degrees. The turntable is powered by a shaft mounted gear motor complete with variable speed controller for soft start/stop and has proximity switches mounted...

"Open side" conveyor.(Spotlight on: automation & engineered systems)
October 1, 2004... Conveyor Technologies has introduced an "open side" low-profile conveyor, offering an extremely fast belt change--two minutes or less on small to medium-size conveyors. On large conveyors, the quick-change design saves a significant amount of...

Tow vehicle.(Spotlight on: automation & engineered systems)
October 1, 2004... AGV Products' newest addition to the Odyssey line of Automated Guided Vehicles is a laser guided robotic towing vehicle. Officially rated as a 6000 lb. capacity vehicle, the TW-6 has consistently pulled over 13,000 lbs. Standard features...

Robotic palletizers.(Spotlight on: automation & engineered systems)
October 1, 2004... Working in combination with traditional row-forming technology, Columbia/Okura robotic palletizers can stack cases at rates exceeding 60 cases per minute. With this system, the row-forming infeed conveyor pre-groups the cases into complete...

Vertical Offset Conveyors.(Spotlight on: automation & engineered systems)
October 1, 2004... SpanTech has introduced the V0-Series Vertical Offset Conveyor as part of its WhisperTrax Modular Flexible Conveyor line. The conveyor allows users to orient product horizontally at the beginning and end of the conveyor before and after...

Rolling Steel Replacement Curtain.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The Slat-Savr Impactable Rolling Steel Replacement Curtain replaces rolling steel door slats that are impacted and damaged by fork trucks. Made from a two-ply material, the Slat-Savr Impactable Curtain retrofits to most existing rolling steel...

Straight Wall containers.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Buckhorn has added 24" x 22" containers in 7.5", 11" and 14.5" heights to its Straight Wall System, a complete line of injection molded modular containers with matching pallets and top caps. The new containers stack and interwork with...

Safety switch.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... SICK offers a safety photo-electric switch system used to safeguard hazardous areas on machinery and control access to restricted areas. The L4000 system is a Type 4, non-contact safety device that is able to monitor multiple doors...

Pull hoist ring.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Forged Center Pull style lifting rings integrate a solid center brace lift bail, which eliminates the possibility of spreading the ring if misapplied. Each ring can pivot 180 degrees and swivel 360 degrees, which allows items to be flipped....

Polymide masking tapes.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... CHR Brand K-201 and K-202 Polymide Film, silicone adhesive pressure sensitive tapes offer exceptional performance for fine line masking. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Write in 236 or use InfoLINK 4K1236 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wash down conveyors.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The AquaPruf line is the newest platform of sanitary, wash down conveyors from Dorner. The stainless steel AquaPruf line consists of the 7200 Series and 7300 Series. Dorner Mfg. Corp. Pack Expo Booth N-4050. Write in 237 or use InfoLINK...

Thermal transfer coder.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... MARKEM Corporation has expanded its SmartDate 3 line of thermal transfer coders to include the SmartDate 3c 128 wide area continuous printer. This printer was designed to meet the increasing demands of generic packaging solutions that require a...

"Soft" foam plank alternative.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Pactiv offers PolyPlank SFT "soft" foam plank product. PolyPlank SFT offers a cost-effective protection solution for surfaces sensitive to marring. The foam's softness properties are derived from a combination of polyethylene (PE) plank and...

Stretch wrapping equipment.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... V. Cannelli Co. LLC offers the OSW series of stretch wrapping equipment designed for long, narrow boxes and parts. Coupled with driven low profile 125 conveyors from QC Industries, it can adapt to most production lines. Available in fully...

Plastic pallet FM-approved.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... ORBIS Corporation now offers a high-density polyethylene, 40" x 48" pallet approved by Factory Mutual Research Corp. (FM) for having met fire rating requirements equivalent to wood pallets. The ORBIS 40" x 48" Heavy Duty Structo-Call pallet...

Printer applicator.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... ID TECHNOLOGY has released the new IDT 250r printer applicator for RFID applications. The IDT 250r has the ability to read, write, verify and apply RFID tags in top, bottom and side label applications. The IDT 250r printer applicator features...

Paper cushioning machines.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Storopack, Inc. offers the PAPERplus Classic paper cushioning machines which fashion two sheets of kraft paper together to form a protective paper mattress which protects products during shipment. The mattressed paper is light-weight but...

Progressive assembly horizontal carousels.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... A progressive assembly carousel from Remstar International, Inc. is a cost-effective way to integrate sub-assemblies and inventory for improved productivity in material handling and production applications. The Remstar horizontal carousel is a...

Bulk bag unloading and drum filling system.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... This modular system from Material Transfer & Storage, Inc. unloads bulk bags of non-free flowing powders and automatically fills drums to a programmed set point. The system includes a bulk bag discharger with patent-pending flow enhancement,...

AGV Control Software.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Rusco, Inc. has developed and introduced its new De'Carte AGV Control Software. This software is an open control system based on standard Windows platforms and devices, employing industry-standard hardware, common off-the-shelf components and...

Hoist Synchronization drive software.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Magnetek's Electromotive Systems division has been awarded a patent for their Hoist Synchronization drive software for use in controlling multiple hoist motors. The hoist synchronization software package allows up to seven slave VFD driven...

Paper roll handler.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The SPIDER is a paper roll handling device that ensures that paper rolls are in complete roundness before the roll is positioned on a high-speed, web fed printing press, thus eliminating the need to stop the press and return the damaged roll....

Automated inspection system.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Cincinnati Automation Ltd. has introduced an automated inspection system machine with integrated part handling and pass-fail location placement. The system includes an industry standard Cognex or DVT vision sensor, PLC, part gripper and...

Eight-inch label printer.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... QuickLabel Systems offers a full-color, digital label, tag, sign and pouch printer for in-house use. The QLS-8100 Xe prints full-color labels up to 8.3" in width at print speeds up to 5" per second. The QLS-8100 Xe, which can be used for small...

Non-traditional flow manufacturing key to building John Deere tractors.(Applications From The Field)
October 1, 2004... "We opted for a flow manufacturing process to build our 5000 Series tractors, however, we needed it to operate in a fully-integrated and networked assembly system. We chose 'smart' automated guided vehicles (AGVs with onboard computers) that...

Windows CE-based Control Panels.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... A new generation of Windows CE-based Control Panels combines the functions of a PLC and an operator panel in one compact and powerful unit. By eliminating the need for separate operating and monitoring devices, a reduction in cost, machine size...

Crane Scale System.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Drafto offers a Rotating Hook Block equipped with crane scale that is called a Rotaweigh Crane Scale System. This specific application involves multiple rotating hook blocks, which have two direct readouts on either side of the block and also a...

Ventilation Screen Panel.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... 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 made...

Low-profile floor scale.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The Summit 3000 is a low-profile floor scale for light industrial and legal-for-trade applications. The recognizable DIGI green diamond treadplate features a rugged steel deck design. The Summit 3000 delivers efficient installation and...