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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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