Material Handling Product News articles from September 2002

Material Handling Product News archives from September 2002

Lift and turn tables increase productivity.
September 1, 2002... Advance Lifts, Inc. now offers 18 models of lift and powered turn tables. These units are used to eliminate lifting, bending and reaching during pallet build-up and breakdown. The turntable platform sizes are available from 24" wide x 36" long...

Shelving increases safety.
September 1, 2002... Metro's Super Erecta Active Level Shelving is an alternative to static wire carts and storage shelves. Its innovative shelf design increases productivity by allowing the user to configure denser and more active storage levels per unit. Active...

Polyethylene carts.
September 1, 2002... The MouseCart from Mouse, LLC is designed for faster, more efficient order picking, fulfillment and will-call applications. The cart uses a patent-pending design that allows the user to move through a warehouse using a gliding system. Carts are...

Air chain hoist.
September 1, 2002... Coffing Hoists has introduced the SLA line of Air Powered Hoists. The compact hoists are available in capacities of 300 and 600 lbs., with lifting speeds up to 31 feet per minute. The variable flow pendant station allows for precise load...

Stacker crane.
September 1, 2002... Newcastle's stacker crane is an alternative to a forklift for repetitive operations. Full pallet loads weighing up to 4000 lbs. can be transferred from conveyors to floor for handling with pallet jacks. Full loads can also be double stacked....

Packaging, shipping and warehousing products. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... BrownCor's September-December Buyer's Guide Catalog has expanded from six sectional category offerings to eight category offerings. Categories now include tapes and dispensers, corrugated cartons and mailers, protective cushioning, poly bags,...

Folding steel bulk containers. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... American Bulk Containers' specification sheet features its standard models of folding steel bulk containers. The spec sheet is one of a family of publications that are part of the company's integrated marketing program, which focuses on "The...

Vertical Carousel. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Specification sheet from MegaStar Systems offers a concise overview of the MegaStation Vertical Carousel, a system of vertically rotating shelves that move up and down along a tracking guide, delivering stored items to an operator at an...

System Integration. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Brochure entitled "Successful System Integration: Reducing Risk and Improving Performance," is available from Siemens Dematic. The Literature outlines Siemens Dematic's capabilities for providing development, management, control and...

"Weigh Legs" add in-line weighing to conveyor sections. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Weigh-Tronix, Inc. has introduced Weigh Legs, a bolt-on frame that adds in-line weighing capabilities to ordinary sections of a conveyor. Weigh Legs, which offer weighing of both static and in-motion conveyor loads, are ideal for many...

Flame-retardant pallets. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Rehrig Pacific offers a family of five UL listed flame retardant plastic pallets. The NFPA 13 standard recognizes both UL 2335 classified plastic pallets and FM 4995 approved plastic pallets as being equivalent or better than wood. As a result,...

Convertible Holder System for indexing conveyors. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... FlexLoc Convertible Holder System for indexing conveyors offers [+ or -] 0.01" positioning accuracy in four axes. This system give engineers increased design freedom for robotic part handling, automated assembly, vision inspection, laser...

Extra heavy duty multi-feature cabinet. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... This all-welded wardrobe style cabinet from Strong Hold Products, Inc. is constructed from 12-gauge steel and measures 48" wide x 24" deep x 72" high. The heavy-duty cabinet has nine slide out drawers each with a 250 lb. capacity, one slide out...

Crane scale with rotation. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Drafto has introduced a Rotating Hook Block equipped with crane scale which 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,...

Automated material handling systems. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Responding to industry trends toward smaller, more frequent orders, ESKAY offers a flexible combination of automated material handling systems that support pallet, case, piece picking or a combination of all three. The ESKAY solution is ideal...

ESD Carts. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... C&H Distributors has announced that Metro's new Super Erecta ESD Carts are now available for order from their Industrial Products Buyers Guide Catalog on online at www.chdist.com. These static dissipative carts feature Super Erecta Brite...

Miniature background suppression sensors. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Family of miniature background suppression sensors will ignore shiny metal or bright white backgrounds typically found in conveyor applications. Measuring 24 x 45 x 11 mm, the OJ Series background suppression sensors can sense very small...

Cylinder control electric chain hoists. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Harrington Hoists has introduced a new cylinder control option on their NER/ER Series of electric chain hoists. The one-handed cylinder control feature is now available for three-phase applications on high production assembly lines or...

Sheeter/Stacker System. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Non-Stop Inline Sheeter/Stacker System is designed for high-speed, 24-hours a day, seven days a week continuous operation. The system takes material coming off a production system and sheets it. Sheets are then stagger-stacked onto pallets that...

Walkie Reach Truck. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... The BGNR Series Walkie Reach Truck from Blue Giant is designed for applications where pallet widths vary in size and exceed the existing straddle width setting. Safe and easy to maneuver, the BGNR is operator friendly and can be used with a...

Ball transfers. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... A wide range of types and sizes of ball transfers for mounting on floors or other surfaces is available from SKF Motion Technologies to enable easy movement of cargo and equipment as an alternative to wheel casters. The newest units in the...

Vertical Conveyors. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... TKF, Inc. has introduced its new design in light-duty, 4-strand vertical conveyors. VALU-LIFT Continuous Vertical Conveyors incorporate economical modular construction and a new platform for efficient high-speed operation, low-maintenance and...

Work Station Jib Cranes.
September 1, 2002... Work Station Jib Crane brochure is now available from Gorbel Inc. The cranes, in 360-degree (floor mounted) and 200-degree rotation (column or wall mounted) provide excellent coverage in circular areas not efficiently served by a main crane....

Storage cabinets.
September 1, 2002... Brochure from Strong Hold Products details a wide variety of industrial strength storage cabinets, desks and tables. Floor models are manufactured of heavy 12-gauge steel, which provides excellent protection for tools and machines. Strong Hold...

Web tension control system.
September 1, 2002... A web tension control system, retrofittable for most printing, paper and converting equipment, is now available from Andantex USA. Featuring the DGT 2000, the latest digital controller by Merobel with advanced regulation capabilities, the...

"Easy Mover" line of pushers.
September 1, 2002... Handling Heavy Equipment and products? Use "Easy Movers" from Revolving Technologies, Inc. to prevent injuries and reduce labor costs. Compact, lightweight Easy Movers allow one person to handle loads from 1/2 to 50 tons. Revolving...

Steel carts and cabinets.
September 1, 2002... Forty-page catalog details a variety of heavy-duty all-welded steel and aluminum material handling and storage products. Many new models and styles are available. Products include platform trucks, hand trucks and workbenches. Durable carts are...

Drive Solutions.
September 1, 2002... Danfoss' new Guide to Drive Solutions features their complete line of adjustable frequency drive products, including the VLT MICRO, VLT 2800, VLT 4000 VT, and VLT 5000 Drives, as well as their APU Panel Program and MCD 3000 Soft Starters....

New UNIVAC vacuum lifters.
September 1, 2002... New items in this catalog include over 50 product application photos; Univise Assembly Work Stations and Unitrac Heavy Duty Work Station Systems. Seven different styles of vacuum lifter configurations with more than 120 standard models are...

Mezzanine safety solutions.
September 1, 2002... The Roly Safeti-Gate addresses the issue of fall protection from mezzanine loading areas. Roly counterbalanced gates create a controlled access workstation, ensuring there is always a gate between the operator and the mezzanine ledge. Mezzanine...

Wrapping techniques manual.
September 1, 2002... Manual from Goodwrappers explains how to get the securest wrap possible with stretch film. It includes photos and drawings of wrapping techniques such as X-wrapping, Cross Top Wrapping, and Wrapping Low, as well as a comprehensive stretch...

Sectional Dock Door.
September 1, 2002... Don't settle for dock doors that can be easily damaged or destroyed. Get the door that utilizes a simple, yet innovative design--Rite-Hite's WORKHORSE 1000 Sectional Dock Door. Featuring an energy-saving design and ergonomic operation, the...

PWB electric pallet truck.
September 1, 2002... PWB electric pallet truck is the designation. Set at 8.5 degrees, the proprietary ergonomic handle safely handles more work and leads the operator into the tightest turning radius in the category. A sculptured profile symbolizes the machine's...

Drum handlers.
September 1, 2002... Brochure from Morse Manufacturing Company, Inc. features extensive descriptions, specifications, new products, plus sources for more information, fast response and help. Over 100 products include Karriers, Rotators, Cradle Trucks, Hand Trucks...

Lifting solutions.
September 1, 2002... Autoquip provides a wide variety of lifting solutions for a number of applications. Products include scissor lifts, docklifts and vertical conveyors. High-Lift Hand Truck comes in two different sized models with a capacity of 2220 lbs. Autoquip...

Caution: avoid the drop zone.
September 1, 2002... Prevent costly damage and physical injury with the XDS Series loading dock system. This full-function dock with 4" maintained deck tilt, incorporates the latest in safety with fall-safe, full range toe guards, hydraulic Door & Dock Guard and...

Safe access and bulk loading solutions.
September 1, 2002... Compreheisive 92-page catalog reviews standard and custom equipment for safe access, bulk loading, fall protection and more. Products include gangways, rail gates, fixed and mobile platforms, safety enclosures, loading arms, crossovers, pipe...

Strong-Bac Below Hook Lifters.
September 1, 2002... Complete line of material handling equipment including lifting and spreader beams; mechanical sheet/bundle lifters; coil hooks and grabs; pallet lifters; paper roll handling equipment; specialty lifting tongs; vacuum lifters; Posi-Turner load...

Sit-down counterbalanced truck. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... The Raymond Corporation has introduced its new DSD electric, 4-wheel, sit-down, counterbalanced truck. This DSD Truck is ideal for long runs through the warehouse or for moving large loads on docks and ramps. It is designed to provide operators...

Four-color label printer. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... ID Technology Corporation has designed a system that prints and applies a four-color label to collateral materials such as file folders. Documents within the file are bar-coded, identifying the contents. An open folder is then placed in a...

Mobile Wheel Engaging Lift. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... ALM Corporation has introduced the Mobile Wheel Engaging Lift. The WE-18, commonly known as a "WEMU," is a wheel-engaging electro hydraulic mobile column lift with lifting capacity of 18,000 lbs. per column. A set of four WE-18s has a capacity...

Battery controllers. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Line of battery controllers monitors the condition and remaining capacity of an electric vehicle battery. Controllers are available in ranges of 12 to 80 VDC for most types of commercial batteries. Options include hourmeter, service reminder...

Robot designed for plastics material handling. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Ventax has launched the Viper Robot line for plastics material handling. The first model to debut is the Viper AS 212, which offers good cost per performance ratios. The Viper AS 212 offers reduced intrusion time (1 second or better dry...

Palletizer features small footprint. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Columbia Machine's HL2000 high-level palletizer has a footprint of just 7' x 14', speeds of up to 20 cases per minute, soft product handling and standard side retainers for load squaring. The HL2000 does not require the maintenance and operator...

Stabilizing Return Roller Kits. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Expanding line of Eliminator Conveyor Belt Cleaner Accessories is adding two alternatives for holding return side belts flat and stable so secondary belt cleaners can work at peak efficiency. The Stabilizing Return Roller (SRR) and Stabilizing...

Containers, drums dispose hazardous materials. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... B.A.G. Corp. has introduced a line of collapsible containers to replace corrugated boxes for transport and disposal of hazardous waste. The Waste Away Container features triple-walled corrugated softeners to allow for easy double stacking and a...

Shuttle VLM features Touch Screen and carousel Pick-to-Cart technology. (Technology At Work).
September 1, 2002... Remstar International Inc. offers a new Touch Screen Control for its Shuttle Vertical Lift Module (VLM) and vertical carousels, and a Pick-to-Cart system for horizontal carousels. The Touch Screen Control called FastPic PL-C, offers users a...

Full Support, Level Cart Pushback System. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Advance Storage Products new Full Support, Level Cart Pushback System can store pallets that have been damaged, pallets with no bottom boards, 9-legged pallets, and even pallets ranging in size from 30" to 72", all on the same cart system....

Vibrating Spiral Elevator. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Vibrating Spiral Elevator features a controlled velocity descent trough for preventing damage to fragile parts as they enter the system. Product fed from the top onto the deep-angled descent trough travels gently down the trough, slowed by the...

High-performance chains. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Line of IWIS chains for industry is available from SKF Motion Technologies. These precision chains are suited for conveyor and equipment-related applications in a wide range of industries. Included among the many types of IWIS pre-tensioned...

Preventing dangers at docks: loading docks--instead of being hazardous places to work--can be equipped for far greater employee safety, higher productivity. (Equipment Report).
September 1, 2002... At worst, a loading dock is a danger zone. At best, it's a safe and productive place to work. And without the right equipment and practices, the difference between the former and the latter can be less than you might think. Just consider...

Intelligent Lifting Device line adds two new models. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Gorbel has expanded their G-Force Intelligent Lifting Device line to include two new models: the BXi Model with added intelligence capabilities and the streamlined BX Model (in photo). The G-Force ILD is now even more intelligent--and less...

Plastic Belt Conveyor. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Bilt-Rite Corporation has developed the Model MPC Modular Plastic Belt Conveyor for manufacturers that often move products through different phases of production, assembling or packaging. The MPC Conveyor is available in stainless steel and can...

Enclosed Drive Panels. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Danfoss Drives has introduced Enclosed Drive Panels for their VLT 2800, VLT 4000 VT and VLT 5000 Series adjustable frequency drives. The current product offering include Pre-engineered and Engineered-to-Order Enclosed Drive Panel Solutions for...

Reach truck. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... The 5200S Series reach truck from Crown has a fold down seat that allows operators to sit, lean, or stand depending on the task at hand. This flexibility for the operator increases productivity, especially when operators literally stay on the...

Lift truck battery. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Tubular plate lift truck batteries are designed to be used with electric lift truck models in Class I, II and III. The tubular technology enables batteries to deliver a larger amount of consistent, reliable power than flat plate batteries of...

High-speed door. (Exhibitor highlights: Food Industry Productivity Convention, Atlanta, GA: Oct. 20-23).
September 1, 2002... Rytec's PredaDoor is an affordable high-speed roll door that is an alternative to strip-curtains or impact doors. Primarily used in interior applications with moderate to heavy motorized traffic, the PredaDoor opens at 42" per second and closes...

Spill Clean-Up System. (Exhibitor highlights: Food Industry Productivity Convention, Atlanta, GA: Oct. 20-23).
September 1, 2002... Complete Spill Clean-Up System contains all the necessary tools to safely handle and dispose of an accidental spill. The system features a 35-gallon polyethylene drum with an attached lid. The drum fits snugly inside a dolly for easy transport....

Attached Lid Containers offer 5-to-1 nesting ratio. (Exhibitor highlights: Food Industry Productivity Convention, Atlanta, GA: Oct. 20-23).
September 1, 2002... Nestable FlapNest 2115 Series Attached Lid Containers have been designed to exceed all critical specifications for industry-standard distribution containers. The lightweight containers offer a 5-to-1 nesting ratio and feature all-plastic...

Storage rack designed for variety of applications. (Exhibitor highlights: Food Industry Productivity Convention, Atlanta, GA: Oct. 20-23).
September 1, 2002... United Steel Products Company manufactures storage rack for a variety of applications including pallet selective, drive-in, push-back, archive storage, carton flow and pallet flow. USP also manufactures Steel-Clad Impact Panels, which are...

Heavy-duty lift trucks. (Exhibitor highlights: Food Industry Productivity Convention, Atlanta, GA: Oct. 20-23).
September 1, 2002... Comfor-Cab II, an ergonomically designed side-tilt cab from Hyster Company, improves the serviceability of H170-360HD lift trucks by pivoting to the right--enabling instant operator access to the engine, transmission and service check points....

High-speed palletizer. (Spotlight on pallets and palletizers).
September 1, 2002... Alvey Systems has introduced the 940 Series, high-speed palletizer. The 940 combines machine reliability and dependability with design flexibility. Designed with the demands of high-capacity packaging lines in mind, the Alvey 940 Series is the...

Plastic Export Pallets. (Spotlight on pallets and palletizers).
September 1, 2002... Buckhorn's Plastic Export Pallets are an economical alternative to wood pallets. Durable plastic construction eliminates infestation problems--and the need for costly heat-treating or fumigation. Ideal for all sanitary international shipping...

Semi-Automatic Palletizer easy to operate. (Spotlight on pallets and palletizers).
September 1, 2002... "No-Lift" Semi-Automatic Box Palletizer provides a low cost alternative to the tedious and strenuous task of stacking boxes onto pallets. An operator simply guides boxes off the conveyor and rolls them onto the palletizer's ball transfer table...

Pallets for the print industry. (Spotlight on pallets and palletizers).
September 1, 2002... ORBIS offers a line of plastic pallets and top caps for the printing industry. Available in multiple footprints and versions, these rackable pallets are ideal for double stacking, racking and conveyor use. The 100 percent recyclable pallets...

Robotic palletizing system. (Spotlight on pallets and palletizers).
September 1, 2002... This system palletizes bags and taped boxes simultaneously from multiple production lines with patent pending tooling and vacuum controls. System throughput is over 1440 packages per hour. The system handles various sizes of bags (50 to 100...

Nestable pallet. (Spotlight on pallets and palletizers).
September 1, 2002... Protecta-Pack Systems offers a lightweight nestable pallet that can generate savings on LTL freight shipments. This pallet weighs 5.5 lbs., which allows for safer handling with ease, putting an end to injuries associated with wooden pallets....

Easy Movers (www.easymover.net). (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... When handling heavy equipment and products, use "Easy Movers to prevent injuries and reduce labor costs. Choose from 14 pneumatic models that allow one person to handle rollable or wheel-mounted loads weighing from 1/2 to 50 tons. Safely push,...

Straight and Tapered Rollers. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... J Richard Industries' Ready-Roll Straight and Tapered Rollers are both 1.9" straight and 2.5" tapered. The lengths available will fit between 15 to 27" frame widths. All are 7/16" spring loaded hex shaft rollers with the option of...

Load Transfer Station. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... With a 45 second cycle time, Columbia Machine's new Load Transfer Station with self-loading pallet dispenser and output conveyor increases pallet transfer efficiency by allowing two loads of product in the queue at one time. Columbia Machine,...

Lift Tables. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... Advance Lift Tables provide added safety and work ease by enabling workers to position components, work pieces and pallets at the precise height and angle. These work positioners eliminate many of the ergonomic concerns that lead to work...

Tilt-bin storage cabinet. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... Line of storage cabinets from Lyon Workspace Products features plastic tilt bins and large plastic bins with adjustable shelves--combining versatility with high-density storage to accommodate tools, small parts and bulk supplies in one...

Power & Free Overhead Conveyors. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... Pacline's unique Power & Free Overhead Conveyors have all the advantages of an enclosed track system and feature the most compact components in the industry. Bolt-together components are pre-fabricated for each specific system layout. Small...

Vehicle trafficking system. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... Truck Tracker is a software package developed for operations requiring truck, material and account management without the cost of customization associated with special applications. Truck Tracker features user friendly screens for easy...

Label holder system. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... The "Slip*Strip" label holder features a bottom loading design that allows bar codes, price displays and messages to easily slip through the open edge and be held snugly in place. Repeated label changing or relocation is easy, with no messy...

Four-way reach trucks. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... The M-900/ASM series four-way reach trucks from Sichelschmidt are designed for transporting long loads and for pallet stacking in extremely narrow aisles. The load capacities of these electric reach trucks range from 3900 to 6600 lbs. with...

Tamp/blow Printer Applicator. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... PA1000t/b Printer/Applicator is an accessory for Tharo's Apollo thermal transfer bar code label printers. With or without a computer attached, the PA1000t/b can print and apply labels. It has the unique ability to apply labels to convex,...

Rack systems. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... Brochure from Global Storage Systems features a full line of products and services designed to maximize distribution center rack systems for quick response order fulfillment. The brochure features the Redirack brand of rack, the U.S.-style Tear...

Mechanical vertical lift. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... Pflow's DB Lift is ideal for high cycle applications that require light-duty lifting of boxes, cartons, packages, totes, containers or cases. The lift features Pflow's exclusive Dual Belt Lifting Mechanism, which provides smooth, quiet...

Spring enclosed ergonomic lift (S.E.E.L.). (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... The S.E.E.L. incorporates weight sensitive springs from 100# to 1000# that sup. port a "false floor." When weight is added/removed, the "floor" lowers/raises. The S.E.E.L. is offered in three products--SEELunit, cart and lift. Each form can...

Shelf Converter Drawer System. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... Shelf Converter Drawer System is a modular drawer storage unit that retrofits into standard industrial shelving. It is a freestanding system of modular drawers set in a durable wire frame, which easily inserts into any standard shelf. The...

Forklift Cylinder Handler. (Marketers' Focus).
September 1, 2002... All-aluminum Forklift Cylinder Handler adds easier handling to the innovations of the original unit. The lightweight unit facilitates sound ergonomic lifting of even the heaviest LP motor fuel tanks. Designed by actual users, the Forklift...

Lineshaft conveyor design streamlined. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Hytrol has streamlined the design of lineshaft conveyors to create a new family of conveyors with a sleek appearance, more flexibility, easier installation and better performance. This conveyor family is available in a variety of styles with...

Digital radio remote control for overhead cranes. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Cattron-Theimeg has introduced a digital alternative controlling system created for overhead cranes and other machinery with reversing motors. The CS (Crane Specific) System, which is designed for PRRC crane operations, is ready for use...