New Products
Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 4/1/2002
Conveyor for food products
The Easy Clean slip-torque conveyor has minimal horizontal frame surfaces where contaminants can collect. Both USDA (United States Dept. of Agriculture) and BISSC (Bakery Industry Sanitation Standards Committee) standards are incorporated into the conveyor's design and construction. The stainless steel conveyor frame has continuous welds and innovative 45-degree steel strength bends. Elimination of 90-degree steel bends allows contaminants to fall through the conveyor, while solid-faced roller surfaces and loose roller spacing reduce the possibility of particle collections. The unit is also designed for easy, thorough cleaning.
Shuttleworth North America
219-359-7813
www.shuttleworth.com
One controller operates up to four print heads
The 5000 series of hot-melt ink-jet case coders allows users to operate up to four print heads with one controller. The coders can print on two sides of a box at the same time, producing an image that maintains integrity and legibility regardless of variations in corrugated or recycled content. The unit also can print readable bar codes on shrinkwrap. Touch Dry hot-melt ink-jet dries instantly, and is not affected by moisture or condensation. The system's 256 addressable ink-jet print heads allows the printer to produce high-resolution graphics.
MARKEM Corp.
800-421-9698
www.markem.com
Workbenches are fully customizable
Workbenches are designed for packing and shipping applications. The modular units are fully customizable. They feature a holder for rolls of paper, bubble wrap or other long items on rolls, and spool holders for label rolls. Full height, vertical shelf dividers provide customized, slotted storage for bulk materials such as cardboard. The workbenches are available in a variety of lengths and depths. Surface materials include butcher block, plastic laminate, stainless steel and more.
Lista International
800-722-3020
www.listaintl.com
Plastic pallets are UL-approved
Family of flame-retardent plastic pallets has received Underwriters Laboratories' UL-2335 classification for fire safety. The pallets are available in five sizes: 40 inches x 48 inches, 36 inches x 48 inches, 37 inches x 37 inches, 37 inches x 43 inches and 95 centimeters x 105 centimeters. The lightweight pallets are reusable and recyclable, and safety benefits include the elimination of hazards such as loose metal fasteners and splinters associated with wood pallets.
Rehrig Pacific Co.
800-546-4993
www.rehrigpacific.com
Color ribbons for on-demand printing
DC-200 line of premium wax-resin, thermal-transfer color ribbons for on-demand printing provides quick visual recognition for coding, stocking, tracking and retrieving merchandise in a warehouse setting. Standard colors are red, royal blue and forest green, with ribbons available in nine other spot colors, process colors and gold and silver metallic. DC-200 color ribbons are available for both standard and multi-head thermal-transfer printers to print on coated stock and flexible packaging films, such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester.
IIMAK
888-464-4625
www.iimak.com
Reusable wall containers in different heights
ROPAK fixed wall containers are made of premium-grade, high-density polyethylene. They feature non-folding sidewalls and one-piece, molded base construction for strength and durability. All containers measure 45 inches x 48 inches, and are available in 12-, 15-, 17-, 19-, 21- and 24-inch heights. Maximum weight capacity for all sizes is 2,000 pounds. They are available with a wide variety of accessories, including lips, slip-sheets and customer-identification plates.
Linpac Materials Handling
800-442-4892
www.linpacmh.com
Pallet truck moves loads efficiently
The HPT-50 pallet truck is built for heavy-duty use in lower volume and short-haul applications. The load frame features torsional rigid steel construction to withstand impact. Rounded fork ends reduce damage during pallet pick-up, while lead-in and lead-out rollers enable easy pallet handling. An ergonomic handle has a three-function trigger for up, down and neutral positions. Nylon steer wheels and lead rollers assure easy rolling over rough surfaces. It features a capacity of 5,000 pounds.
Presto Lifts Inc.
800-343-9322
www.prestolifts.com
Pallet truck permits easy entry and exit
Maxx-Jack manual pallet truck's pallet-entry rollers permit easy pallet entry and exit. Reinforced pallet forks feature gussets to prevent spreading, and adjustable pull rods add years to the life of the truck. It comes with plastic load wheels and steel wheels with steel hubs, and is available in two sizes: 27 inches x 48 inches and 20.5 inches x 48 inches, with a lowered height of 2.9 inches. Both models feature a capacity of 5,500 pounds.
Lift Products Inc.
877-543-8776
www.liftproducts.com
Easy data-collection design
Apex III Program Generator allows users to create data-collection screens, perform sophisticated math functions, and create complex program flow. The software was designed as a rapid application-development tool for data collection. An extensive library of procedures allows users to create simple or complex batch applications without the need to write program code. Screen-creation tools and defined procedures make it easy to create user prompts for data collection, data validation and bar code scanning manipulation.
Compsee Inc.
800-628-3888
www.compsee.com
Sweeper gets hard-to-reach spots
The 6500 Power Sweeper is a mid-sized floor sweeper for both indoor and outdoor environments. It cleans a variety of surfaces, from smooth cement to rough cobblestone. Its 26-inch side brush and 45-inch main brush provide 61.5 inches of sweeping path, and a spring-loaded side arm allows the side brush to get hard-to-reach debris outside of the main sweep path. A color-coded, brush-wear level indicator makes it easy for the operator to adjust the brush lever for even sweeping.
Tennant Co.
800-553-8033
www.tennantco.com



















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