Product Showcase
By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 9/1/2004
Modular fences protect equipment and workers
Designed to protect personnel from dangerous equipment,
a machine guarding system features all-steel welded wire modular components
including doors, panels, posts and door inter-locks. Using a pin and bolt
bracket system, the Qwik-Guard II is easily configurable and has removable
panels for instant access to enclosed areas. Panels can be attached to posts at
any angle.
Folding Guard Corp.
800-622-2214
www.foldingguard.com
Servomotors feature holding brakes
The newest addition to the brushless servo motor (BSM)
series includes standard and low inertia models to provide ideal inertial
matching for machines. These servomotors use resolvers as the prime feedback
device and are also provided with other feedback devices and options. Certain
models feature servomotors with holding brakes. Selective servomotors up to
continuous stall torques of 300 inch-pounds with brakes are also available.
Baldor
Electric
479-646-4711
www.baldor.com
Customizable storage units
For flexible storage, the drawers-in-shelving (D-I-S)
system offers various combinations of drawers and shelves. Up to 15 different
drawer heights ranging from 2 to 13 inches can be combined with roll-out shelves
in any configuration. Drawers and doors can be subdivided using partitions and
dividers. Each drawer supports up to 400 pounds. Four standard three- and
four-drawer models as well as custom designs are available.
Stanley
Vidmar
800-523-9462
www.stanleyvidmar.com
Store drums horizontally in racks
Store drums horizontally in tight spaces with the
MORstak drum handler. The device lifts an upright drum, tilts it to a horizontal
position and places it into a drum rack as high as 102 inches. Designed for use
with a standard 55-gallon drum, the handler lifts drums weighing up to 800
pounds. An easy-to-operate clamp secures a drum during tilting. The lift and
tilt functions are operated by battery, electric or air-powered lift controls.
Morse Mfg.
315-437-8475
www.morsemfgco.com
Monitor assets in real time
DLx MRM is a Web-based system for monitoring and
managing mobile assets in real time. The suite supports monitoring and
identification of mobile resources and their status using bar codes, RFID and
related technologies to provide visibility on such key indicators as asset
location and status.
RedPrairie
877-733-7724
www.redprairie.com
I/O modules combine durability and functionality
A new line of input/output (I/O) modules combines a
plug-and-play configuration with a durable, corrosion- and water-proof design.
The ArmorPoint line is a series of adapters, I/O modules, power supplies and
backplane bus extenders. Their compact design saves users time with limited
wiring and improved reliability and flexibility, according to the supplier.
Available modules include DC, AC, digital, analog, counters, encoders and serial
interfaces.
Rockwell Automation
800-223-5354
www.rockwellautomation.com
Adjustable ergonomic workbench
Providing users with an ergonomic work surface, the
Align workbench offers adjustable heights ranging from 25.5 to 41.5 inches.
Desired heights are reached using a hand crank, motorized lift or slide leg
platform. The motorized version can be pre-set with three height positions.
Supporting up to 1,000 pounds, the workbench is available with a variety of
surfaces including butcher block, plastic laminate, chemical-resistant and
static dissipative.
Lista International
800-722-3020
www.listaintl.com
Clean up fork truck hydraulic leaks
The Fork Truck Pac provides a portable clean-up solution
for hydraulic leaks. It contains pads that will clean up a 3-gallon spill
covering more than 10 square feet. Designed to be mounted on the roll cage of
fork trucks, the pack features adjustable straps and is made of reinforced
polyethylene. The pack is available in universal and oil-selective
configurations.
Andax
Environmental Corp.
800-999-1358
www.andax.com
Adjustable electric power table
Three sizes of medium-duty power tables are available. A low-voltage
drive powers the table's height from 28 to 48 inches with the touch of a
button. Standard platforms hold up to 330 pounds with the option to hold 500
pounds. Surface sizes are 30 x 36, 30 x 48 and 30 x 60 inches.
BOSTONtec
989-496-0773
www.bostontec.com
RFID encoder and printer
The R4Mplus combines an RFID encoder and a
thermal/thermal-transfer printer into one small unit. It encodes information on
ultra-high-frequency transponders embedded in smart labels, and simultaneously
verifies that the encoding is correct. The unit also prints text, bar codes and
graphics on the surface of labels at a resolution of 203 dots per inch. It
prints and encodes labels measuring up to 4.5 inches wide and 39 inches long at
speeds up to 10 inches per second.
Weber Marking
800-843-4242
www.webermarking.com
Accumulator adjusts to production changes
The new Flex Flow Accumulator automatically adjusts to
the changing pace of production flow, ensuring continuous flow throughout the
conveyor circuit. It operates on the concept of an expandable travel path,
sensing fluctuations in production and responsively adapting to these
variations. The in-line accumulation provides first-in, first-out (FIFO)
handling and offers side transfer at the in-feed and discharge points. It is
also suitable for odd product shapes and requires minimal changeover for
variations in product size.
Nercon
920-233-3268
www.nercon.com
Quietly move product with conveyor system
A series of modular incline/decline conveyors raises and
lowers products at a continuous angle over lengths up to 104 feet. All conveyors
are available in either stainless steel or epoxy powder-coated paint. The
system's plastic chain extends conveyor life and generates a fraction of the
noise of conventional plastic conveyor systems, according to the supplier. Six
different chain types of varying widths are available. Conveyor speeds range
from 5 to 75 feet per minute.
SpanTech LLC
270-651-9166
www.spantechllc.com
Software creates reports and projections
A Java-based, fully self-contained supply chain analyzer
is available. The Global Supply Chain Process Evaluator covers 17 functional and
six process areas. The reports generated from the software will show up to 180
observations by functional area and approximately 90 areas of savings with
estimates of those savings.
RAS
610-388-1774
www.ras-usa.com
Charge fork trucks during downtime
Designed for light-duty fast charging applications
without battery modifications, the QuarterHorse Opportunity Charger allows users
to opportunity charge fork trucks or pallet jacks. By charging the battery when
the vehicle is not in use, users can run lift trucks for two shifts without
changing batteries.
Applied Energy
800-836-2132
www.appliedenergysol.com





















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