A steel-frame version that provides additional durability and strength has been added to the Accuzone conveyor line. Accuzone provides accumulation zones for accurate placement of product, one unit per zone. Drive rollers utilize precision 24-volt, direct-current brushless motors. Each zone has its own drive roller, which allows for zone operation only when product has to move. This provides true zero-pressure accumulation and reduces noise levels. The line includes standard, straight, curve, merge/divert, right-angle and incline/ decline transfer modules in widths from 16 to 34 inches. The conveyor transports up to 75 pounds per zone at speeds ranging from 30 to 240 feet per minute.
Alvey Systems
(877) 935-4564
www.alvey.com

Stretch wrapping loads of any size and shape to a pallet while the load is on the forklift is easy with the Yellowjacket 110 stretch-wrap machine. The machine is conveniently mounted on locking casters for easy placement and stability and plugs into any 100-volt outlet. Unlike traditional stretch-wrappers, which wrap around a vertical axis, this model wraps around a horizontal axis. The wrapping cylinder carries a spool of stretch-wrap on a moving dispenser. The stretch-wrap is dispensed around and under the loaded pallet, while the cylinder is manually or automatically advanced forward across the pallet. This results in a tighter, more secure wrap for standard loads, and eliminates the need for bands or straps to attach irregularly shaped loads to pallets.
YellowJacket LLC
(800) 387-5001
www.yellowjacket110.com

"Straight wall" system of containers is a complete line of injection-molded modular containers with matching pallets and top caps. Four new sizes have been added to the line, bringing the total to 15 different models. The newest sizes are: 15 x 12 x 8 inch, 24 x 15 x 4 inch, 24 x 15 x 7.5 inch, and 24 x 15 x 11 inch. They feature a perimeter dust skirt to protect contents from contaminants, and straight, solid interior walls for optimal product protection. Reinforced corner ribbing provides rigid column strength for secure stacking. Ergonomic handles allow easy lifting.
Buckhorn
(800) 543-4454
www.buckhorninc.com

Automated guided vehicle (AGV) is designed specifically for automated transport in the newspaper, printing and publishing industry. The low-profile, platform-type AGV can perform roll handling as well as loading of rolls to presses, eliminating the need for a designated pressman or dedicated loading equipment. It is capable of handling 50- and 55-inch rolls as well as partial rolls. Quad travel capabilities allow for flexibility and efficient use of space. Laser bumpers increase safety by providing protection around the vehicle. The AGV can travel at speeds up to 200 feet per minute.
AGV Products
(704) 845-1110
www.agvp.com

C-shaped column reinforcement doubles a rack's impact resistance, avoiding costly damage from forktrucks. Column Core doubles the impact resistance of the manufacturer's SK2000 model racks, which already are 2.5 times more impact resistant than open-back uprights. This provides five times the impact resistance of typical racks at the front corners and sides, where the upright is most vulnerable. Column Core features full-beam adjustability; reduced puncturing, buckling and torsional twisting; and increased protection.
Steel King
(800) 826-0203
www.steelking.com

Full line of mezzanine lifts, 45 models in all, can transfer loads from floor level to upper mezzanines. Lifts have capacities ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 pounds. Double-high lifts have a travel of 116 inches and are equipped with side hand rails and a hinged transfer bridge. The lifts are supplied with a remote five-horsepower unit that enables speeds of 10 feet per minute. All models carry a one-year warranty on parts and labor plus a 10-year structural guarantee.
Advance Lifts
(800) 843-3625
www.advancelifts.com

Lift and position the heaviest boxes with Hercules heavy-duty hydraulic tilt table and container positioner. Product tilts and positions pallets, crates, boxes or other large containers at comfortable angles, making emptying easy and reducing injuries. Its 1/60/120V, 1 horsepower motor-driven hydraulic system features a "dead man" type foot pedal and 12-inch high lip. The table remains steady during pumping, while gravity lowers the deck to 10.5 inches. Hercules is constructed of welded, heavy-duty plate steel with a blue enamel finish. It ships already set up and ready to use, with an air-pressure gauge included.
Dozier Equipment
(800) 251-1234
www.dozierequip.com

FlapNest 2115 series container features a patented, leak-resistant attached lid that eliminates contamination of contents. The container offers a 5-to-1 nesting ratio, which allows shippers to pack 6,000 units in a 53-foot truckload. The container features all-plastic hinges, which make for safer handling, longer life and greater recycling value. A deeper contoured handle improves access when nested. The container is available in heights of 9 and 12 inches with optional features such as solid and open bottoms. IPL Ltd.
(800) 818-1318
www.ipl-plastics.com

Air-operated transporter conveyor is suitable for a multitude of manufacturing applications. Model 320's compact, lightweight design allows installation in cramped, congested areas where conventional conveyors will not fit. The transporter requires no chains, belts or springs, which minimizes jams and reduces maintenance time. Available options include motion sensors for automatic shutoff, cover guards for harsh environments, quick-release clamps for fast tray removal, and adjustable bearing supports for trays.
Vibro Industries
(717) 527-2094
www.vibroindustries.com

Turnkey automotive skid stacker/destacker system is comprised of a power roller-bed conveyor, skid-retention arms and an electromechanically actuated lift. De-signed for integration into an automated assembly line, the system can cycle 75 times per hour. With a standard capacity of 5,000 pounds, it can be customized to stack/destack metal skids of various sizes.
Handling Specialty
(716) 694-6333
www.handling.com

Read/write radio frequency identification (RFID) system is capable of reading at a distance of up to 8 feet between opposing antennas. The LRP2000 PassThru system can read tags on the pallets themselves as well as tagged items on the pallets, even if those items are liquid-based or located in the center of the pallet. All items in an order are written to a master tag located on the pallet. When the items are picked, RFID labels for individual items are read and compared to the master tag or electronic shipping manifest. As the forklift passes through the dock door, an alarm sounds if the items on the pallet do not match the intended list.
Escort Memory Systems
(831) 438-7000
www.ems-rfid.com

New AutoREflAct technology activates the bar code reading process automatically in the manufacturer's Series 31/32 fixed-position bar code readers. With integrated RS 485 or RS 232, up to 32 scanners can be connected within one network. The readers have a reading range of 0 to 450 mm and a maximum reading speed of up to 1,000 scans per second.
Leuze-Lumiflex
(973) 586-0100
www.leuze.de/english

SureStacker rackable corrugated pallet is designed for multiple uses in all types of industries. It has been tested under specific load-bearing weights and has been certified as meeting American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. High-speed bonding of hardboard to double- and triple-wall corrugated board creates a bond that does not sheer or peel under stress. Stringers consist of one or more 3.5-inch vertical strands of recyclable 3/16-inch wet-processed hardboard and four or more layers of laminated double- or triple-wall corrugated. They can be individually designed to meet customers' specifications for size, weight and entry. The pallets, which weigh an average of only 19 pounds, are shipped as set-up units, with stringers bonded to the deck. The non-toxic pallets are environmentally safe and are easily recycled, minimizing disposal costs.
Packaging Unlimited
(502) 515-2770
www.packagingunlimited.com

Model 3111 air-blow, pressure-sensitive labeler features high-speed, reliable and accurate labeling. Features include an enhanced two-line digital display showing automatic label setup, automatic compensation for changes in product speed, and a large digital display. Five user-selected languages—English, French, German, Italian and Spanish—along with domestic or CE configurations and standard/metric unit display allow the labeler to handle almost any application. It labels up to 1,500 inches of label media per minute and up to 2,000 inches per minute with an optional 16-inch unwind.
Label-Aire Inc.
(714) 441-0700
www.label-aire.com

The G-Force line of intelligent overhead lifting devices has been expanded to include two new models. The high-performance BXi features added intelligence capabilities, while the BX model is a streamlined option. Both models are available in standard capacities of 150 to 300 pounds, with higher capacities available for custom orders. The series incorporates pinpoint precision, fast speeds and the unique inertia-management system, which protects operators from the strain associated with starting, stopping and reversing the direction of a load.
Gorbel
(800) 821-0086
www.gorbel.com

RFBuilder Express and RFBuilder Enterprise software let users design, test and deploy wireless data-collection applications for radio frequency-enabled Falcon data collection terminals. RFBuilder also allows users to specify validation tables and pattern matching to improve data-collection accuracy.
PSC Inc.
(800) 695-5700
www.pscnet.com

Flexible wireless control of equipment such as cranes, doors, barriers, gates, production machinery and more is available with the 860 MINI/MAXI series of transmitters and receivers. Mounted in an IP65/Nema 4X enclosure for safety and weather protection, the relays operate in latching or momentary modes, or a combination or the two. The receivers have more than 65,000 security code combinations and work with 1/4, 1/2 and 5/8 wave antennas.
TeleRadio Remote Control
(888) 744-6560
www.teleradiocompany.com

Lift-and-place pallet stacker/dispenser gently handles damaged pallets to prevent further damage during stacking and indexing. The dispenser uses a side-clamp design that grips and lifts the stack from the bottom pallet, allowing it to feed independently from the stack. The unit can automatically feed pallets to case or bag palletizers or stack empty pallets from case or bulk depalletizers.
A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.
(800) 237-5975
www.abcpackaging.com