Product Showcase
By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 2/1/2004
Medium-rate sorter
The Pivot Arm Sorter offers positive, medium-rate carton sortation from 30 to 74 cartons per minute. Its pivoting arm diverter and integral vertical belt drive provide a variety of divert configurations. Single-side and bi-directional sorter configurations are possible. Easily integrated into belt or roller conveyor applications, the Pivot Arm Sorter is activated manually or by a control unit, photo eye or programmable logic controller.
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Lift 17,000-pound loads
A heavy-duty lift truck handles loads up to 17,000
pounds. The reach truck, which maneuvers in four directions, features an LP gas
engine and hydrostatic drive and brakes for precise speed control. Its slim
profile permits load access in aisles as narrow as 8 feet. A low-profile load
platform ensures load stability during travel and improves access to floor level
product.
Combilift Ltd.
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Bar code scanner for tight spots
Measuring only 1.9 × 1.5 × 0.6 inches, the Model 7 laser
bar code scanner is designed for low-range, limited space applications such as
embedded scanning. It performs 600 scans per second and automatically
discriminates a variety of codes. Software capabilities include configurable
optional output formats, and AutoConfig for easily setting up and operating the
scanner without code knowledge.
Accu-Sort Systems
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Repair rack quickly
Quickly repair storage rack without unloading products. A structural repair kit including a pre-assembled frame section allows users to perform fast "cut and weld" repairs to damaged frames within selective pallet rack systems. The one-piece repair kit assembly is available in common rack frame sizes with heights ranging from 24 to 72 inches.
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Plastic belt conveyor
Designed for applications where fabric belts cannot be
used, a plastic belt conveyor is effective as a transport belt on conveyors with
right-angle pushers and pull-offs to maintain belt tracking. The conveyor
transports, accumulates and utilizes right-angle diverts with ease.
Hytrol
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Lift elevates to 75 inches
An operator positioning system elevates workers up to 75
inches. Its low 4.25-inch closed profile and air-lift technology provides a 1:1
lift ratio, eliminating the need for mechanical components. A modular design
allows various configurations. Options include hand-rails, gateways,
anti-fatigue matting and independent stairways.
Herkules Equipment Corp.
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Articulated truck for narrow aisles
Increasing the reach and load capacity of a line of lift
trucks, the 44WH narrow-aisle articulated lift truck handles 4,400-pound loads
at more than 20-foot heights. Its articulated design permits the mast, forks and
front wheels to turn 180 degrees. This allows users to place loads in rack on
either side of an aisle. Standard features include a side shifter and a 67
horsepower LP gas engine and hydrostatic drive. The truck can operate in
over-the-road trailers too.
Aisle-Master Ltd.
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Modular distributed input/output control
A modular distributed input/output (I/O) system integrates I/O modules, power distribution and device integration into a single design. Telemecanique Advantys STB system makes it possible for only one fieldbus node to distribute I/O across an entire machine or process. A range of communication network interface modules enables the system to serve as an interface with standard fieldbuses. Systems can be monitored remotely through a built-in Ethernet Web server or locally at the I/O level via an embedded serial port that provides local HMI connection.
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Control software for AGVs
Compatible with many automatic guided vehicles (AGV),
the De'Carte AGV control software is an open system based on Windows platforms
and devices. It provides fast routing and traffic control of AGVs via a
user-friendly real-time graphic interface. De'Carte is employed with industry
standard hardware and communications protocols.
Rusco Inc.
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Wash 100 pallets an hour
Keep pallets clean using an automated tunnel pallet
washer. Model WR-1500 EPW washes and sanitizes between 50 and 100 pallets per
hour, depending on their condition. The 10-foot long machine is available with
gas or steam water heating.
Douglas Machines Corp.
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Deep cabinet drawers save space
HyperSpace cabinets have 18-inch deep drawers, which
fully extend for accessibility to all contents. The cabinet, measuring 22½
inches deep, requires only 4½ square feet of surface area per drawer. The load
capacity of each cabinet drawer is 440 pounds. Seven sidewall heights are
available.
Lista International
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Easily Stack nested trays
Fitting onto any crane or hoist, a compressed
air-powered vacuum lifter has adjustable vacuum suction pads, allowing one
operator to easily stack and unstack nested trays. Trays are attached and
released using an ergonomic front handlebar and slide valve. The APF-57 series
vacuum lifter weighs only 60 pounds.
Anver Corp.
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TMS with Instant Messaging
A transportation management system (TMS) provides
instant messaging capabilities using Microsoft Office Live Communications Server
2003. Roadshow Transport with instant messaging brings real-time synchronization
to load tendering. Users can view which carriers are online and available to
accept shipments.
The Descartes Systems Group Inc.
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Pallet trucks lift up to 5,500 pounds
A range of manual and powered pallet trucks is available
in various capacities. The 5,500-pound capacity truck is offered with 43- and
48-inch forks. A 4,400-pound capacity model is equipped with a scale and
printer. Manual and powered high-rise pallet trucks also handle up to 2,200
pounds at a raised height of 31½ inches.
Advance Lifts
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High-density storage, small footprint
Offering high-density storage yet requiring only a small
footprint are the 2100- and 2200-series of vertical carousels. For light-duty
applications, the 2100 model features a maximum pan size of 102 inches wide and
18½ inches deep. The medium-duty 2200 version has a pan size of 118 inches wide,
24½ inches deep. Both units have a total capacity of 10,200 pounds with the pans
storing up to 400 pounds each.
White Systems/Div. of FKI Logistex
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Computer with GPS tracking
Offered with the 700 Series mobile computer, GlobalPoint
is a 12-channel global positioning system (GPS) receiver. It attaches to the
bottom of a handheld computer to provide GPS location data to the computer's
software. Suitable location-oriented applications are field data collection,
vehicle and personnel tracking, navigation and proof of delivery.
Intermec Technologies Corp. and LinksPoint
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Zero-pressure accumulation conveyor
The PosiGrip accumulation conveyor features non-contact
zero pressure accumulation to keep products separated as they are conveyed.
Accumulation zones are driven by motorized rollers, each of which has a drive
card with settings for adjusting the speed. As product reaches the photo-eye at
the discharge point of a zone, the drive roller stops. Zones can be individually
controlled for specific assembly areas and are available up to 5-foot lengths
and 48-inch heights. PosiGrip handles a variety of products and accommodates up
to 150-pound loads in each zone.
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Curved conveyors for U-shape paths
The CU-Series double-curve conveyor features two curves
in the same direction, enabling users to adapt the equipment to a variety of
designs requiring a U-shaped path. Variations in the angle of the curves and in
the length of the straight sections are possible. The conveyor's dual curving
nature allows users to accomplish multiple curves with one conveyor. Four chain
types in multiple chain widths are available. Speeds range from 5 to 75 feet per
minute.
SpanTech LLC
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Light-duty scale has 10,000-pound capacity
Available in 2,000- to 10,000-pound capacities, the
Summit 3000 is a low-profile floor scale suitable for light industrial
applications. Its green diamond treadplate features a rugged steel deck design.
Four alloy steel load cells are recessed within steel channels for protection on
all sides, which ensures stability and accuracy. For accurate measurements
despite environmental irregularities, the scale has adjustable polyurethane
rubber feet.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
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Charger for many battery sizes
Offered in 16 different models, the Bronco SCR
industrial battery charger is programmable and designed for applications
requiring charging flexibility. It can be programmed to charge any lift truck
battery type and size within its operating range. Single-phase models are
available and accommodate batteries ranging from 12 to 48 volts and 425 to 965
amp hours. Three-phase units are suitable for 12- to 80-volt batteries with 425
to 1,450 amp hours. For complete, safe charging, an optional battery temperature
probe permits the charger to adjust its output based on the battery's
temperature.
Applied Energy Solutions
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Closed-loop battery formation
Environmentally friendly, the ACE (Advanced Clean
Energy) system is a closed loop battery formation process that uses
computer-controlled technology to form lead-acid batteries more efficiently than
other formation processes, according to the supplier. This process produces
motive power batteries with uniform voltage, specific gravity and capacity. The
system includes a series of self-contained modules in which batteries are formed
in configurations totaling up to 320 cells.
EnerSys
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Vision technology supports four cameras
MVS-8501 frame grabber is designed for a line of analog
cameras using the latest progressive scan CCD sensor technology. It provides
high-speed acquisition capability in a single-channel architecture that supports
up to four multiplexed cameras. The MVS-8501 is also backward-compatible with
standard speed analog interlaced and progressive scan cameras.
Cognex
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Manually guided vehicle for assembly
As an alternative to automatic guided vehicles, a
manually guided vehicle called an MGV is designed to move products throughout
the assembly process. It incorporates a lift that presents work to workers at
ergonomic heights. Custom built, the MGV is best suited to small- and
medium-volume assembly operations.
Lift Products Inc.
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Two pallet trucks offer high performance
Available in 6,000- and 8,000-pound capacities, walkie
and walkie/rider pallet trucks are redesigned to offer increased performance and
comfort. Standard features include soft-touch, low-effort switches and a 5.1
horsepower drive motor. The walkie/rider model also has variable travel speeds
and a large platform.
Nissan Forklift Corp.
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