Material Handling Product News articles from September 2004

Material Handling Product News archives from September 2004

Corrugated steel containers.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... Standard corrugated steel containers have a 4000 lb. capacity and feature formed offset stacking legs. Four-way fork truck entry provides maximum versatility. The B-3 model features outturned corrugations, while the 200-FL has in-turned...

Brushless motor conveyor roller.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... Interroll offers a high torque brushless roller, designated the RollerDrive and DriveControl HTBL. The 24VDC powered roller was designed for moving heavier loads with improved control capabilities. The RollerDrive is available in lengths of...

Shelving, pick rack, cabinet systems.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... Akro-Mils offers a new storage system line of Steel Shelving, Pick Racks and Storage Cabinets. Steel Shelving Systems are manufactured from 22-gauge steel with a baked enamel finish. Shelves can be ordered independently or with bin systems....

Flow Cell with Tilted Pick Shelf.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... The Flow Cell with Tilted Pick Shelf is the newest addition to Unex's Flow Cell product group. The Flow Cell is a complete modular unit including posts, beams and "drop in" tilted shelf. Ideal for line side storage and parts picking, the shelf...

Nestable containers.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... IPL has enhanced its FlapNest 2717-12 nestable container. FlapNest 2717-12 containers stack with lids flapped shut and nest with lids flapped open to combine product protection and security for efficient return shipping and storage. These...

RFID smart label printer/encoder.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... Weber Marking Systems has introduced its R110XilllPlus RFID smart label printer/encoder, a unit that combines smart label encoding and verification with thermal/thermal-transfer printing. The printer/encoder is compliant with Electronic Product...

Reach trucks.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... The Eagle RTX Series delivers improved efficiency in 3000- to 4500-lb. capacity electric reach trucks with lift heights to 360". Also included is a new 180-degree steering Double Reach Truck. the RTX30DR. This series of reach trucks features a...

Plastic Roller Chain Sprockets.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... Plastic Roller Chain Sprockets can be made from UHMW, oil-filled nylon, Nylatron and other materials in A-plate and B- and C-hub styles to fit ANSI chain sizes #25, 35, 40, 50, 60, 80 and 100. The quiet Roller Chain Sprockets are extremely...

Rider Sweeper.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2004... American-Lincoln's MPV-60 Rider Sweeper is ideal for virtually all interior and exterior sweeping applications. The unit can handle chunks of 4x4's, pallet chips, metal scraps and even fine dust. The MPV-60 cleans a 60" path--up to 118,000...

Wrapping system.(New Products)
September 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 end merchandise your product at the fraction of the cost of paperboard packaging....

Pneumatic-Tired Casters.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Hamilton Caster offers the 7100 Series Pneumatic-Tired Casters. The new series maintains Hamilton's heavy-duty construction but now with a more compact top plate measuring 4"x 5" and specified with a zinc plating finish to prevent rust and...

Cushioning systems.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Storopack, Inc. has introduced the battery powered AIRplus Excel, a portable, wireless, completely automated machine which produces air pillows on demand--without operator input. A self-contained industrial battery powers the machine through...

Scissor lift tables.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Presto Lifts Inc. offers a complete line of scissor lift tables for a wide variety of applications. Standard Duty lifts are available with capacities from 2000 to 6000 lbs. with platform sizes up to 48" x 88" and satisfy most application...

Buyers Guide Catalog.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Buyers guide catalog from C&H contains over 700 pages of industrial products. The catalog groups products under 12 categories, which include Cabinets and Lockers, Shelving and Racks, Material Storage, Shop Equipment, Trucks and Carts, Drum...

Retractable lifeline/safety harness.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Protect order pickers with these affordable personnel safety devices. InCord is the synthetic netting expert with over 35 years of combined experience in safety mesh designing and manufacturing. Call by 1:00 PM and have order by the next...

Bulk container.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... The KitBin XT bulk container from Decade Products combines all of the features of the standard KitBin knock-down container with the ability to handle approximately 70 percent more weight and volume. The KitBin XT features a patented locking...

Desk console series.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Hoffman's new Gold Series desk consoles offer custom features at the price of a standard. Ten single and dual access models are easily ordered from a single part number, with a host of PROLINE[R] modular internal accessories available. Features...

Single and multi-level mezzanines.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Cubic Designs offers single or multi-level mezzanines customized to the exact area, height, color and load requirements of the specific application. Cubic Designs takes care of all the details--from determining application needs and on-site...

Southworth releases "Picture Book".(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... New "Picture Book" uses amusing caricatures to portray a serious dilemma facing many manufacturers: either increase production or move the plant overseas for cheaper labor. The solution comes in the form of Southworth ergonomic materials...

Battery Watering System.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Millennium SPW Battery Watering System is independent of water supply pressure, topping accurately at any water supply pressure from low gravity head to 35 psi (2.4 bar). Millennium SPW tops off batteries in as little as 15 seconds and allows...

Power assist solutions.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... The PowerPal 1000 is a battery-powered, user friendly workplace safety solution. The PowerPal eliminates or reduces the physical strain and risk of injury associated with moving heavy-wheeled loads. Use the PowerPal to create a safer work...

Warehouse Aisle Sign Kit.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Warehouse Aisle Sign Kit is easy to use and inexpensive. Plastic sign holders snap into pallet rack assembly holes and snap out to relocate. Signs can be printed in house on laser/ink-jet compatible paper, which is included. A designation can...

CAT Cart.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... The Nu*Star C-100 CAT Cart with barrel attachment can lift and move a drum weighing up to 500 lbs. and offers turning ability at 90 degrees for space restricted areas and lifting capabilities. Since the unit is battery powered, the environment...

Rack and conveyor guard netting.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Rack and conveyor guard netting from Carron Net Company can reduce costly product damage and significantly reduce the danger of employee injury. One-hundred percent nylon mesh industrial nets provide durable, cost-efficient protection and help...

Ergonomic products.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Lift tables, work positioners, ground entry lift tables and battery operated platform trucks are all featured in this full line catalog from Lift Products, Inc. In addition, the catalog promotes "custom capabilities" and highlights products...

Mezzanine Lift.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Pflow Industries has introduced Mezzanine Lift--a self-contained vertical lift designed specifically to service in-plant mezzanines. The unit can lift loads up to 5000 lbs. Pflow's Mezzanine Lift is built with a structural steel frame that...

Plastic pallet.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... The FA-4840 Model from DIC International (USA), Inc. is suitable for all types of cargo. The pallet is made from carefully selected polypropylene or high-density polyethylene and is designed using shock-resistant-technology. It has a ribbed...

Bin tilters.(Marketers' Focus)
September 1, 2004... Advance Lifts, Inc., now offers three types of bin tilters to enhance ergonomics in material handling applications. The BT model is a portable fork type unit designed to handle bins and containers. The BTS model is a portable straddle fork type...

Stainless steel storage cabinets.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... This stainless steel storage cabinet measures 60" wide x 24" deep x 78" high. It has an all-welded construction from 12-gauge #304 stainless steel and features a wrap around design, one-piece body. Two doors per cabinet with 1" return flange,...

Industrial chairs.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... BioFit offers AE Series ergonomic chairs, a new line of industrial chair models designed for production, assembly, material handling and other workplace applications. AE Series chairs are engineered to support a balanced work posture, minimize...

Pallet trucks.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Nissan Forklift offers their next generation of Walkie and Walkie Rider pallet trucks, the WPN and RPN Series. Available in both 6000 and 8000 lb. capacities, these pallet trucks have been redesigned to incorporate the latest technological...

Presswood pallets.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Litco offers its "Inca Gold Exporter" line of presswood pallets. The pallet meets all requirements of the new ISPM 15 (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures) for export wood packaging, helping to eliminate costly delays at foreign...

Intelligent AGV.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... ActivMedia Robotics and RMT Robotics have collaborated on an innovative new smart Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) based on ActivMedia Robotics' Control Systems (ARCS). The new Industrial Automation Mobile Robot targets flexible manufacturing,...

Sound Level Meter.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Sound Level Meter Model CA832 is designed to access sound ambiences or nuisances in accordance with international safety and quality standards. The Model CA832 features two weighting curves A and C for measurement integrating the sensitivity of...

Vertical fan.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Big Ass Fans has developed an 8' enclosed vertical fan. When high-volume/low-speed Big Ass Fans cannot be installed on the ceiling because of obstructions, or when a movable fan is desired, the new vertical version is an effective way to...

Pick-to-Cart workstation.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... The Pick-to-Cart workstation for horizontal carousel systems is designed for companies looking for an efficient order fulfillment system with fast implementation time to minimize conveyor costs, complexity and/or floor space requirements. The...

Fleet Management helps companies increase efficiency and reduce costs.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... Companies choose their materials handling providers based on a number of criteria. As companies search for a provider, their considerations often turn to the intrinsic--which company can offer the best package and service, while building a...

Broom attachment.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Designed for cleanup of all wet or dry materials, the new SweepEx MegaPlus broom attachment series features task packages catering to multiple service vehicles. With choices ranging from a skid-steer sweeper, forklift sweeper and...

Industrial vehicle gauges.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
September 1, 2004... The engGage Series gauges are multi-functional, programmable and customizable. The comprehensive line consists of enGage I, II and III, covering the full range of industrial vehicle instrumentation needs, from golf carts and lawn tractors to...

Electric Walkie Pallet Truck.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Prime-Mover SMX45 Electric Walkie Low Lift Pallet Truck (24-volt) features a state-of-the-art control handle, right-angle stacking and a capacity of 4500 lbs. BT Prime-Mover, Inc. Write in 314 or use 4J1314 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Nestable Plastic Pallet.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Rehrig Pacific 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...

Mobile storage cabinet.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Storage cabinet features 14 gauge all-welded construction throughout. Overall cabinet is 60" wide x 24" deep x 82" high and features four heavy-duty 6" casters. Load capacity is 1450 lbs. per shelf. Lyon Workspace Products Write in 316 or...

Stainless steel worktables.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Eagle MHC offers a comprehensive selection of stainless steel worktables in its Budget line. These worktables, featuring 16-gauge type 430 stainless steel. Eagle MHC Write in 317 or use InfoLINK 4J1317 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Low-speed case palletizer.(Pallets & Palletizers)
September 1, 2004... FKI Logistex offers the Alvey 780 case palletizer--a low-speed, high-level infeed palletizer with a compact footprint, heavy-duty construction and flexible layout options. The Alvey 780 case palletizer utilizes a right-angle pattern formation...

Pallet approved by FDA.(Pallets & Palletizers)
September 1, 2004... LINPAC Materials Handling, manufacturer of ROPAK reusable container systems, has introduced the T-PAK 4456 pallet. The 4456 pallet's one-piece design was created specifically to serve as a platform for the transport of metal, plastic and...

Flow-Through Pallet.(Pallets & Palletizers)
September 1, 2004... The Flow-Through Pallet will help users of the Stanley Vidmar Hazmat STAK system get more coverage from their fire sprinklers. An alternative to the standard, solid pallet, the Flow-Through Pallet uses an open grate design. If there's a fire,...

High-level palletizer.(Pallets & Palletizers)
September 1, 2004... The new HL7OO0 high-level palletizer from Columbia Machine, Inc. offers an economical solution for facilities that require medium- to high-speed handling of odd-shaped and/or delicate products. The soft-turning in-line conveyor configuration...

Rackable plastic pallet.(Pallets & Palletizers)
September 1, 2004... 0RBIS offers the 40" x 48" 0ne-Piece Rackable Pallet (40" x 48" 0P CIISF) for handling and storing goods in warehousing and distribution environments. It is structural-foam molded in high-density polyethylene plastic. The one-piece design and...

Five-axis Robotic Case Packer-Palletizer.(Pallets & Palletizers)
September 1, 2004... Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc. has introduced the Robotic Case Packer-Palletizer. The Robotic Packer-Palletizer utilizes a 5-axis Motoman robot with XRC Controller, capable of moving up to 176 lbs. The machine's compact footprint...

LED Rear Combination Lamp.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
September 1, 2004... The Model 280 LED Rear Combination Lamp has no bulbs to replace, virtually eliminating maintenance costs and downtime. The compact, low profile design is ideal for lift truck applications. The Model 280 is a two-point rear combination lamp that...

Stock Selector.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
September 1, 2004... Big Joe Manufacturing Company offers the latest version of the SSCM Stock Selector, designed for maximum efficiency and safety in picking. Complete maneuverability is available to the operator since all controls are located on the elevating...

Battery charge system.(Lift Trucks And Accessories)
September 1, 2004... The RediPulse Charge/ Maintenance System is ideal for all types of vehicles and equipment stored indoors or in areas without access to sunlight. Powered by a specially designed 110-volt AC adapter, it helps make batteries stronger so they work...

Corrugated pallet.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... A new corrugated pallet from TRI-WALL is being offered in standard configurations, as well as custom designs that meet customer specifications for size, weight, and entry. This includes spacing of the stringers, changing the thickness of the...

Storage cabinet.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Lista offers the high-density HyperSpace (HS) Cabinet. The 22-1/2" deep cabinets are designed to provide the maximum in space saving productivity, making item retrieval easier and reducing reach and strain. Lista International Corporation ...

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

Wire mesh rack decking.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... American Wire Products, a Division of AWP Industries, Inc. offers many different styles of wire mesh rack decking. Wire decks are made for pallet rack systems (usually with a 1-5/8" step), box or structural beam applications, bulk-storage...

"TrackGuard" for overhead doors.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Cubic Designs has introduced 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....

Walk-Behind Scrubber.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... 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...

Stretch wrap machine.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Yellow Jacket LLP has introduced 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...

Skid lifter.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Presto offers a new skid lifter. Designed to pick up a load on a skid or open-bottom pallet, the Presto Skid Lifter can transport the load to a workplace and then raise it to a convenient working height. It is ideal for conveyors and a wide...

Explosion proof forklifts.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Sichelschmidt now offers EX, EE, EEx Zone 1 and EEx Zone 2/22 certified equipment. All forklift trucks are equipped with maintenance-free ASM-AC drive and hydraulic motors. Sichelschmidt/Servolift LLC Write in 329 or use InfoLINK 4J1329...

Automatic Guided Carts.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... SmartCart Automatic Guided Carts appeal to a wider range of applications than the traditional more complex, custom-designed AGV. Smart Cart AGCs feature simple operation and instantaneous guidepath changes. Jervis B. Webb Company Write in...

AGVs shorten install time.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Four laser guided Odyssey, Model 2UL-4, Dual Roller Deck AGVs recently-rolled onto the floor at a major U.S. manufacturer of packaged food products. The AGVs, capable of transporting two pallets at a time, feature a TRACE supervisory control...

Foam dunnage bars.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... UFP offers lightweight customized polyethylene foam dunnage bars. This material, which can be used for automotive and other material handling applications, competes favorably with molded, high-density, self-skinning urethane foam dunnage bars....

Electric Pallet Truck.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. has introduced its new 4,500-lb. capacity Electric Pallet Truck: 6HBW23. The pallet truck features a highly maneuverable, compact design with state-of-the-art technology that improves space utilization in...

Code reading software.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Cognex has introduced 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...

Loading Dock Door.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... The MxV Loading Dock Door from DL Manufacturing features flexible panels that yield under forklift impact and return to their original form and function. The flexible panels are guided in the PVC track by a polypropylene brush, which also gives...

Low Rider Cart.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... TOPPER Ioffers the Low Rider Cart, the latest addition to their line of ErgoCarts. ErgoCarts can handle a tall container, lower the pivot point and easily tip the container up to 60 degrees for easy access. The container rides low, and as the...

Man-Up stacker.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Man-Up ETX Kombi lift trucks from Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation provide excellent maneuverability for storing or retrieving pallet loads in very narrow aisle applications. The trucks feature a driver's cabin that provides the operator the...

Gorbel Inc.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Welcome to the new face or ergenomic material handling: The Easy Arm[TM] Intelligent Lifting Arm from Gorbel Inc. The Easy Arm[TM] is an intelligent lifting tool and articulating jib all in one. It integrates innovative lifting technology into...

Buckhorn: reusable packaging improves material handling performance and lowers costs.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Efforts to focus on long-term cost savings and waste reduction in the material handling supply chain have brought to light the advantages of reusable materials over cardboard and wood in packaging: better product protection, improved handling...

Incorporating material handling equipment in lean manufacturing operations.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... IIn an age where profit margins are being squeezed by the demand for inexpensive products, it is increasingly tempting for U.S. manufacturers to look at foreign labor as a way of "keeping up". It is just this scenario on which "Matt Handling...

Penco Products: storage products for virtually all segments of industry.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Background Founded in 1869 as the Penn Metal Corporation in South Philadelphia, PA, Pence Products has expanded to one of the most respected names in the storage products field. Headquartered in Oaks, PA, the company manufactures its...

Hoffman innovation addresses changing trends in equipment protection.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... During the last 60 years the experts at Hoffman anticipated changes in the material handling and manufacturing environments and developed enclosures to protect the expensive electrical and electronic equipment crucial to keeping these...

Lyon Workspace Products: focus is on safety and ergonomics.(New Product Alert)
September 1, 2004... The hot trends in workspace furniture are ergonomics and safety. Spiraling direct and indirect costs relating to worker injuries and production downtime have become a top priority at the highest management levels in business and industry. ...

Quixxsmart Structures, Inc.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Quixxsmart's modular racking system offers ultimate mobility, flexibility and maximum efficiency in cellbased manufacturing, material handling and assembly operations. Extremely cost-effective, the racking systems streamline operations for JIT...

Paltier, LLC: company grows with cantilever rack.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Paltier, LLC, Michigan City, IN, a leading rack manufacturer, has seen a trend among its customers toward cantilever-style rack as the rack of choice for a wide variety of storage applications. This versatile product has always been...

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Fall protection is a key safety issue with any company that uses distribution centers and warehouses in its operations. Costs to employers associated with injuries can be extremely high. The National Safety Council estimates that the 2003...

Aigner Index, Inc.: label holders don't cost-they pay.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... They Pay You in Time Saved--Over and Over Insertable Plastic Label Holders, Magnetic Card Holders and Erasable Magnetic Tags offer a quick and easy means of changing a label. Simply remark the label and insert into the label holder to...

Crown Equipment Corporation: lift truck fleet for Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. reduce costs.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Dollar Tree Stores, the country's largest discount variety chain, have a fast-paced nationwide operation that utilizes more than 255 Crown lift trucks. Eight distribution facilities, six of them automated, process and deliver a wide range of...

IPL Products Ltd.: IPL FlapNest[TM] containers help increase efficiency, decrease damage at Pep Boys DCs.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... Damage and theft of goods are down and picking efficiency is up, since Pep Boys began using IPL FlapNest[TM] attached lid containers at its five distribution centers (DCs). Pep Boys, a leading aftermarket retail and service chain serving...

Meese Orbitron Dunne Co.: engineering expertise drives custom container solutions.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... For material handling professionals struggling to cut costs and speed movement through the supply chain, finding containers that suit their demanding range of specifications at off the shelf prices is quite a challenge. Meese Orbitron Dunne Co....

J&D Associates: one-stop shopping for vertical storage needs.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... J&D Associates is a full-line manufacturer of quality vertical carousels. From design and manufacture to installation and service, J&D offers customers one-stop shopping for their vertical storage needs. The J&D Vertical Carousel takes full...

PDQ Plastics Inc.: the plastic pallets that deliver true cost savings.(2004 Technology Trends)
September 1, 2004... As early as 1969, the founders of PDQ PLASTICS INC. recognized the potential cost savings and operational advantages of a "permanent" plastic pallet. The company introduced a plastic pallet into the marketplace (computer designed) that had an...