Weightroller forks display, accumulate and record the weight of all lifted loads with an accuracy of 0.1%. The design requires no installation for standard forks and can be switched to any make of fork on Class 2 or 3 carriages. An LCD screen mounted on the rear of the left fork allows for load weights in pounds or kilograms.
KEYTROLLER, Inc.
813-877-4500
www.keytroller.com

The SINTHESIS Software Suite allows users to assess real-time needs of order fulfillment operations. The Suite, which significantly improves productivity, throughput and accuracy, is composed of eight software groups and 26 customizable modules. These modules manage: planning, warehousing, inventory, routing, order fulfillment and distribution processes in full-case and split-case environments.
SI Systems
616-235-1122
www.sihs.com

The motor-controlled zero-pressure accumulator conveyor eliminates pneumatic clutches, zone-to-zone chains and programmable logic controls, simplifying accumulation. The conveyor can be configured with up to 12 zones and in lengths of four to six feet. Conveyors are wired prior to shipping for easy installation. Stainless steel construction is available.
Alba Manufacturing Inc.
513-874-0551
www.albamfg.com

An automatic RFID label printer/applicator reduces label damage and cuts costs. The Sensormatic Quadrel T Series is suited to high-speed operations. It keeps managers updated on label shortages and timing issues between the conveyor belt and application speeds. The applicator is capable of administering 100 labels per minute.
ADT Security Services, Inc.
561-988-3258
www.sensormatic.com

The EXCELerate bar code laser scan engine scans at speeds up to five times faster than conventional scanners and is more compact. The scan engine uses technology known as micro electro mechanical system (MEMS). These devices are manufactured using silicon semiconductor batch fabrication techniques, and feature new levels of functionality, reliability and sophistication, according to the supplier. The first entry is the EL 10 that can be programmed to read linear bar codes as well as 2-D PDF 417. Future versions are expected to read other 2-D bar codes.
Intermec Technologies Corp.
425-356-1747
www.intermec.com

Integrated software supports sorting, tagging and shipping of EPC-labeled cases and pallets. RFID-enabled IristaWarehouse 8.6 allows for tagging prior to order allocation, during orderpicking or at a tagging workstation. It is compliant to most major EPC readers, tags and printers.
Irista, Inc.
262-860-6715
www.irista.com

For cold storage settings, the Barrier Glider door is designed to withstand the day-to-day impacts of a loading environment. According to the supplier, the doors provide an effective insulation solution and provide a gap between traditional cold-storage doors and high-impact dividers.
Rite-Hite
414-362-0623
www.ritehite.com

Modular vertical towers allow for simplified reconfiguration and cost-effective expansion of staging and storage systems. The towers can be configured for a variety of load sizes including full pallets. Multiple insert/extract options are standard. Most picks can be made in 30 seconds or less. Order transactions can vary from single, wave order or a sorted output in real-time.
R.D. Lichti & Associates Inc.
530-258-3158
rdlichti@citilink.net

Made from corrugated plastic—with or without foam dunnage—plastic containers offer a solution for inter/intraplant components handling. The modular design maximizes cubic density and eliminates the need for traditional corrugated boxes. The containers are collapsible and can be customized to suit a specific distribution environment. Metal bars and plastic rivets can increase weight-bearing capabilities.
UFP Technologies
978-352-2200
www.ufptech.com

The SmartDate family of thermal transfer codes offers maximum uptime, excellent flexibility and high reliability. Print speeds up to 1,800 mm/second are standard. They are intended for applications in the snack food, confectionary and pharmaceutical sectors. The coders include enhanced software compatibility with other coders from the supplier and reduced ribbon waste. The SmartDate 5 line features quick interaction with online devices and enhanced database memory.
MARKEM Corp.
866-263-4644
www.markem.us

Static rack and shelving units can be more productive with FastPic4 software. The optimized pick lists it generates increase productivity by routing pickers from beginning to end in the most efficient order. The software alerts users to inventory shortages and space requirements in real time.
FastPic Systems
800-897-8379
www.fastpicsystems.com

Multiple turn sections allow modular belt curve conveyors to maintain product orientation. A single drive motor propels incline and decline sections that can be combined to create a production line. Belt widths are 24 inches and turns of 45, 90 and 180 degrees are available. Belts are driven at 100 feet per minute.
Dorner Manufacturing
262-369-1336
www.dorner.com

Designed to carry loads up to 2,000 pounds, an all-terrain pallet truck features 17-inch pneumatic front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels. The truck allows for transport over rough terrain, snow and uneven surfaces. The unit features adjustable forks from 9.5 inches to 26 inches—fork size is four inches wide by 32 inches long, raising to 10 inches in height.
Vestil Manufacturing Company
800-348-0868
www.vestil.com

Two-speed hoist motors are standard on an electric chain hoist family with capacities from 275 to 4,400 pounds. The initial offering has a 550-pound capacity. Overload protection offers built-in brake monitoring for added safety. The hoist includes a plug connection for power and pushbutton cable, and a height-adjustable control pendant for lifts of up to 9 feet.
Demag Cranes and Components
440-248-2400
www.demag-us.com

Suited to the food and pharmaceutical industries, a stainless steel palletizer can withstand washing, and ensures hygiene through the use of corrosion-resistant materials. The FL10's open-frame construction eliminates potential bacteria-growth areas. The unit can accommodate 10 cartons per minute, and is best used in a moderate-speed production line environment.
Columbia Machine
360-735-1952
www.columbiaokura.com

Open-construction, gentle cornering and a tight turning radius are standard with the Flex-Turn series wirebelt for conveyors. During transfer, the belt repositions the product for easy handling. The belts are customizable and stainless steel for food processing applications.
Wirebelt
603-644-2500
www.wirebelt.com

The Commando swivel caster requires less starting force and better stopping characteristics, enhancing productivity. Designed without a kingpin, the caster is resistant to wear and tear and will never need replacing, according to the supplier. Casters are available in a variety of materials that best suit users' needs and are available with 6-inch or 8-inch wheels. Load capacity ranges from 500 to 1,300 pounds.
Darcor Casters
888-204-8834
www.kingpinless.com

The stainless steel MPC conveyor is available with USDA- and FDA-approved belts. It can be outfitted with belts rated for freezer applications as well as belts able to survive 300 degrees. Modular construction allows for straight or curved sections to be combined using a single belt, eliminating transfers and reducing the number of drives.
Bilt-Rite Conveyors, Inc.
973-546-2539
www.bilt-rite.com

The bench top AirPouch Express 3 produces air pillows at over 50 feet per minute—more productive than the supplier's previous models. The portable, bench-top unit is cost-effective for high-volume as well as low-volume applications. Operation is automatic or semi-automatic, using a hand and foot switch to vary production. Standard pillows come in 8-inch width and any length.
Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.
888-288-6224
www.airpouch.com

Capable of accommodating multiple databases and customers, R-LOG PLUS software allows users to track, manage and audit return inventory in real time. Web-based design reduces implementation time and improves cost efficiency. Users can avoid product information snags and be apprised of changes in inventory management. The software is compatible with all existing software and enterprise resource planning systems.
GENCO
412-820-2289
www.genco.com

A family of smart cameras read DataMatrix 2-D symbology and other marks made directly on parts. The HawkEye cameras feature high read rates and help to error-proof users' installations. Plug-and-play capability allows for fast set-up.
RVSI
603-598-8400
www.rvsi.com

A bridge provides safe passage between the warehouse dock and truck trailer without having to install a pit. The LoadHog is best used in low traffic-load environments. Four anchor bolts mount the bridge to the floor without additional concrete work. Models are available in 6- and 7-foot lengths.
SPX Dock Products
972-323-6730
www.spxdockproducts.com

The IndraDyn S series of synchronous servo motors is available in a range of frame sizes to achieve torque ratings from 0.1 up to 240 Nm. Larger motor sizes are available with high- or low-inertia rotors for optimized inertia matching—higher for complex product handling and lower for quicker throughput. All motors feature motor poles that are individually wound prior to stator assembly, providing the greatest power output in the shortest possible motor design.
Bosch Rexroth Corporation
847-645-6201
www.boschrexroth-us.com

The WhisperTrax conveyor moves cartons and other items at variable angles up to 90 degrees. A dual-chain design minimizes the conveyor's footprint, saving floor space. The continuous gripping chain crimps around the item being conveyed at in-feed and transports it to the end of the line.
SpanTech, LLC
270-651-3929
www.whispertrax.com