Designed for loads ranging from 130 to 440 pounds, the WP Series of lifts is ideal for use in electronic assembly areas, cleanrooms and stock rooms. Lifting heights range from 54 to 69 inches. The lift is electronically powered while oversized casters make for easy transportation over uneven surfaces.
Interthor, Inc.
708-345-1270
www.interthor.com

By replacing a central computer, each Gen2 conveyor control system contains its own on-board logic—allowing for communication among conveyor sections. The technology is available for pneumatic and non-pneumatic systems. Plug-and-run technology makes installation and use simple. The system can incorporate a central computer system for data collection.
Humphrey Products Company
269-381-5500
www.humphrey-products.com

Reusable and customizable air cushion packaging is available in a variety of forms for a range of applications. The Sealer 2000 creates extra large air pouches ideal for protecting furniture and other large packages. The Kangaroo Pouch Machine creates air pouches on demand for users within the warehouse. The Polyair Sheeter produces foam or bubble sheets on demand in custom sizes.
Polyair
212-532-2208
www.polyair.com

Allowing for airflow and sunlight, a motorized curtain door keeps unwanted bugs, birds and intruders out of the warehouse. The curtain opens at speeds of six to 12 inches per second and is operated by remote control or hard-wired toggle switch. A custom vertical guide extrusion acts as a runner mounted to the top of the doorframe. High winds won't knock the door off its track.
Goff's Enterprises, Inc.
800-234-0337
www.goffscurtainwalls.com

Ruggedized for warehouse use, a redesigned line of pick-to-light is easily configured with an existing system. Caps-Next systems operates on Linux OS, ensuring quick integration. Pick errors are diminished with a newly designed data and power rail. A browser-like interface makes it easy to configure and manage pick zones for maximum efficiency. Users report doubling pick volume, according to the supplier.
Kingway Material Handling
603-772-2070
www.kingwaycaps.com

Ideal for facilities with limited storage space, the PDM straddle truck is available in load capacities between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds. A compact, open frame 24-volt DC drive motor provides notable torque in a small envelope. Lift/lower, speed, direction and horn controls are all in fingertip reach. Lift heights and straddle dimensions are customizable.
Big Joe Manufacturing Co.
847-298-9800
www.bigjoemfg.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 Series 400 angled roller is designed for any conveying application where accurate positioning of product is essential. It is ideal for scanner infeed, palletizers, bar code printers and labelers, reducing jams and resulting downtime. The system helps eliminate catchpoints that cause jams with fewer moving parts.
Intralox, L.L.C.
504-733-0463
www.intralox.com

The Pallet Weasel offers a simple solution for feeding strapping through pallets. The Weasel fastens to any pole or broom handle to thread strapping through pallet slats. The tool has no moving parts and reduces workplace injury by eliminating strap feeding by hand.
Lambie Entrepreneurial
877-485-7935
www.palletweasel.com

Designed primarily to increase production in drive-in/drive-through rack applications, the ESC-FA three-wheel stand-up lift truck is available in load capacities of 3,000 and 4,000 pounds. It is intended for retail, grocery and general warehouse work environments. Two wheel base lengths are available. Multi-function control handle comes standard.
Yale Materials Handling Corporation
800-233-9253
www.yale.com

Weighing less than 3.75 pounds, the G-Force 850 handheld PC can endure difficult warehousing environments. The system features Transmeta power saving processors for long battery life. The PC is equipped with an 800 × 600 SVGA resolution touch screen display and a 512MB memory—20 GB hard drive. The system has been drop-tested for durability and operates on a Microsoft XP platform. Ergonomic hand grip and wrist straps allow for heavy floor use.
JLT Mobile Computers
480-705-4200
www.jltmobilecomputers.com

The Diamondware warehouse execution system synchronizes order fulfillment, materials handling systems and shipping systems into one application. The software reduces operating costs by having only one interface to interact with the warehouse's central system. All orders flow through a single portal, cutting down system interaction. The system can accommodate prioritized throughput processes.
Diamond Phoenix Corp.
207-784-1381
www.diamondphoenix.com

A battery-powered transporter allows for load handling in narrow aisles—eliminating body strain, manual lifting and lost productivity. Variable lift speeds, single hand pendant controls and long battery life come standard on the Ergotranz T2. Lift speeds range from 1 to 6 inches per second. Lift capacities exceed 200 pounds.
Ergotech, Inc.
203-790-4100
www.ergotechinc.com

Delivering 0.75 horsepower, conveyor belt drive 113E is designed for food applications. A reengineered motor and helical steel gears promote higher efficiency and resiliency. The unit is available in belt speeds from 12 to 347 feet per minute. The shell is available in carbon steel or stainless steel with a crowned or parallel surface. International voltages are accommodated.
Interroll Corporation
910-799-1100
www.interroll.com

LANpoint Plus vehicle-mounted data collection terminals collect product data in real-time using a Windows CE.NET platform. The rugged terminal case is water and dust resistant with an adjustable brightness backlit LCD display. There are no internal moving parts that can fail in a warehouse environment.
Intelligent Instrumentation
520-295-2083
www.lanpoint.com

Steel piping, tubing, bar stock, wood, carpet and other difficult to handle loads are moved and positioned easily with a cradle truck. Built of heavy-duty structural steel, the truck handles loads up to 10,000 pounds.
Jarke Corporation
847-541-6500
www.jarke.com

The MxV's three-inch thick, interlocking door panels are lightweight and damage resistant. Opening and closing the door will reset the unit. The door contains no roller, plungers or hardware to maintain or replace. Its counterbalanced design is upward biased with full knockout capability inside or out and top to bottom. Door is finger-safe and weather-tight. Installation is simple with lightweight apparatus. A hurricane bar and heavy-duty locks are available.
D.L. Manufacturing
315-463-7348
www.dlmanufacturing.com

With capacities of 2,800 pounds, a pallet conveyor offers rugged and speedy handling. Conveyor speeds of 470 feet per minute are available. The system offers low construction height and internal drive units. No hydraulics are required for operation.
Knapp Logistics & Automation, Inc.
770-383-3358
www.knapp.com

A low container height eliminates wasted space on over-the-road trailers and ensures secure stacking for Transport Tubs. Available in three sizes, the tubs can handle loads exceeding one ton. Options include a structural foam lid, custom colors and RFID tracking. Extended lengths are also available.
Buckhorn Inc.
513-831-4402
www.buckhorninc.com

By integrating a microcomputer, device server and an RFID reader, large amounts of unnecessary data are eliminated from an industrial controls network. The system filters excess tag reads, decreasing system overload and user confusion. The embedded microcomputer eliminates the need for costly PC servers.
Comtrol Corp.
763-494-4195
www.comtrol.com

Wave Work Assist Vehicles now offer operator reach of 17 feet, as opposed to 14 feet offered in the past. The unit supports 200 pounds on the load tray and up to 250 pounds on the load deck. Aisles as narrow as 3 feet are easily navigated by the Wave. Standard safety features decrease workplace injury.
Crown Equipment Corporation
419-629-2311
www.crown.com

The EC-V electric chain hoist features a variable frequency drive that allows improved load spotting capability. The hoist's lifting speed can be increased, decreased, or held from the standard three-step pushbutton station. The programmable VFD can be adjusted from variable (5 to 60hz) to pre-selected speeds. The soft starting and stopping of the unit is perfect for delicate applications. The compact size of the drive allows for placement under hoist.
Coffing Hoists
704-583-0095
www.coffinghoists.com

A low-cost, mobile wireless light-directed pick/put system uses a PDA to direct pickers to a storage location. Once there, the system details what to pick and the quantity. All puts and picks are made to a mobile cart. The system is compatible with standard warehouse management systems.
Foxfire Technologies Corp.
864-868-5243
www.foxfiretechnologies.com

Designed to coordinate with users' back-end systems, the SR1000 Edge Server implements RFID technology with existing systems. The microcomputer has been ruggedized to weather harsh warehouse conditions, and is mountable to lift trucks, conveyor systems and dock doors.
InfoLogix
215-604-0691
www.infologixsys.com

A proprietary stock keeping unit (SKU) analysis program, SKUBE, optimizes inventory placement, maximizes pick rates and improves overall cube utilization. The software determines which SKUs qualify for carton flow, pallet flow or static storage and slot inventory by configuration.
Unex Manufacturing Inc.
732-928-2800
www.unex.com

Pneumatic, maintenance-free manipulators allow for fewer operators with less exposure to workplace injury. Lift reaches are up to 12 feet and capacities up to 1,000 pounds. Autoweight sensing controls allow operators to balance loads at capacity without concern for overloading. Circuitry is made with safety interlocks for vacuum, clamp or magnetic lifting attachments and end-effectors.
Coleman Equipment
973-375-6000
www.colemanequipment.com

For use in a variety of applications, aluminum dollies are weather and damage resistant. The heavy-duty, formed-angle aluminum deck is bolted together with galvanized fasteners and supports loads up to 1,200 pounds. Lightweight dollies are available in designs with lips up for securing stacks or lips down for quick, on-off transportation. Durable, non-marking swivel casters are bolted to the deck.
Myers Ind. Inc.
800-253-2467
www.akro-mils.com

Designed primarily for pharmaceutical and food applications, the zero-low scissor lift table is ideal for ground level loading in clean environments. The lift lifts up to 10,000 pounds from ground level. The need for a ramp or pit to aid in loading is eliminated, reducing manual handling hazards. Deck is forged of stainless steel. An electronic sensor stops lifting processes when a safety beam is crossed.
Air Technical Industries
440-951-5191
www.airtechnical.com

The C5000 compact lift truck can operate in aisles as narrow as 75 inches, with capacities exceeding 5,000 pounds. The truck can convert from forward drive to sideways mode with the flick of a switch to negotiate tight corners with long loads. The truck is available with LPG or diesel power. Hydrostatic drive allows for capable maneuvering in outdoor and indoor environments.
Combilift Ltd.
281-507-0066
www.combilift.com

The Pit Bull Safety Lock engages an over-the-road trailer's rear underride guard at the dock, eliminating premature departure and trailer creep that can cause worker injury. At 7 and 11 inches from the face of dock bumpers, the Pit Bull's dual locking positions restricts trailer movement while providing additional horizontal range for recessed, wider or bent underride guards. It is ideal for low-profile applications such as decline approaches and special trailer configurations.
Serco Pit Bull Safety-Loc Restraints
800-933-4834
www.sercocompany.com

With weight capacities of 7,700 and 11,000 pounds, a lift truck attachment handles as many as three pallets simultaneously. Steel frames are standard for the frames. Separate sideshifts provide constant sideshift range regardless of fork opening. Reinforced heel areas strengthen forks.
Brudi Bolzoni Auramo
800-358-5438
www.bba-us.com

Packer judgment is no longer necessary with the AccuFill void fill measurement system. It automatically determines the amount of packing material necessary for in-the-box packaging. Packers still fill boxes manually. The system is mounted over a conveyor where it scans each box and determines void space.
Ranpak Corp.
440-354-4445
www.ranpak.com

Hinged steel belt conveyors discharge loads with a rotating, pivoting or shuttle motion. The conveyor is designed for heavy service environments including forming, stamping operations and steel service centers. Systems are easily configured into existing systems.
R.J. Cyr Co.
877-737-6194
www.rjcyr.com

Processing variable data at twice the speed of comparable printers, the Pronto! 472+ bar code printer offers quicker printing times, and prints successive labels with different information. The system is designed for jobs ranging from one to 10,000 labels as well as multiple jobs per day. Maximum print speed is 7 inches per second. Standard Web browser interfaces allow for wireless connectivity for printing jobs.
QuickLabel Systems
401-828-4000
www.quicklabelsystems.com