The BBX series electric motor counterbalanced lift truck includes lifting capacities ranging from 4,000 to 6,500 pounds. The trucks feature both an AC drive motor and hydraulic motor that reduce truck maintenance costs while increasing productivity. The change from DC to AC motors increases power and performance while reducing the number of replacement parts. New operator compartment improvements include several controls.
Tusk Lift Trucks
800-980-8875
www.tusklifttrucks.com

Designed to transport materials to various levels in shops, warehouses, and production plants, the MZ series of stationary lifts are safe for lifting materials. The MZ series has five models with capacities from 300 to 3,000 pounds. Platform dimensions range from 54 inches by 60 inches to 54 inches by 120 inches. The lift travels along a steel mast structure with rack and pinion drive. All models come equipped with a standard enclosure at the ground and along the entire height of the mast to ensure safety.
Beta Max
800-233-5112
www.betamaxhoist.com

The VPF-57 vacuum lifter is a below-the-hook unit that can be fitted with custom beams for handling long, bent, awkward loads in metal stamping, cutting, and assembly operations. Equipped with extra-long handles that adjust 36 inches to keep operators safely away from the equipment, vacuum lifters allow one worker to perform tasks that would otherwise require additional workers. Available with compressed-air, 115/240 VAC, or battery operated vacuum stations, the units can incorporate integrated pendant controls or handles with fingertip controls.
Aver
800-654-3500
www.anver.com

Designed to customize and maximize workspace storage and efficiency, the MTech System is available in different combinations and can be reconfigured quickly and easily. Cabinets are available with drawers and slide-out shelves for secure storage of parts and tools as well as computers and electronic equipment. Shelf units have special features to accommodate electronic equipment, including rear cable access with secured door and louvers for ventilation.
Steelhead Design
800-261-0761
www.steelheadesign.com

A user-friendly, field-programmable door control, the i-COMM now comes standard with most Rite-Hite door models. The i-COMM has a diagnostic text readout stating real-time status. It displays system errors and troubleshooting tips. Door function modifications are programmable by operators with a menu-driven list of options. Variable speed drive is optional, but not required for functionality, increasing reliability and decreasing acquisition and potential service costs.
Rite-Hite
800-285-5956
www.ritehite.com

The flexibility of Windows CE.Net and the power of the Intel XScale processor are combined in the GL 800 mobile handheld computer. This rugged unit features Cisco wireless technology, a large color display, a laser scanner and imaging for linear and two-dimensional symbols. It can withstand five foot drops to concrete, has an IP54 environmental rating, and an 86dBA (at 24"0/100dBA (at 10 cm) beeper. Both a 26-key alphanumeric keypad for preliminary numeric keypad data entry and a 48-key or 52-key full alpha keypad for numeric and text data entry are available.
Glacier Computer
603-882-1560
www.glaciercomputer.com

Just 4.5 inches thick when folded flat, the YellowJacket hazard warning device sets up in seconds. An effective way to route traffic inside and outside a plant, YellowJacket is also an ideal way to mark a temporary machine or construction sites. An ergonomic design makes cordoning off work zones easier and more productive. Available with stock or custom reflective sheeting, the devices are easily assembled or taken apart. Flat surfaces and several reflective points are highly visible.
J.L. Geisler
586-574-1800
www.jlgeisler.com

With a unique low-profile platform, the Roll-in Level Loader allows manual palletizing of loads. A powered foot switch allows smooth, hands-free adjustment of platform height. The scissor-lift platform can be accessed from all sides with no bending and minimal reach-over. With a design that accommodates any open-bottom pallet or skid, the load is evenly placed when the pallet truck is lowered and rolled away.
Southworth Products
207-878-0700
www.southworthproducts.com

A four-way entry 48- by 40-inch block pallet distributes the weight of the load to reduce product damage. The block design eliminates notch stringers and provides stability in block stacking. The general-purpose reusable pallet can be safely used for most applications and is suitable for automated production and warehousing facilities.
CHEP Equipment Pooling Systems
407-370-2437
www.chep.com

The EFG 110-115 series of compact AC-powered electric three-wheel forklift trucks meet the performance needs of various operations. Trucks are available with capacities of 2,000, 2,500, and 3,000 pounds and lift heights up to 196, 216.5, and 171 inches, The trucks are dimensionally sized for easy maneuvering in tight spaces. The cab offers a three-way adjustable seat, all-around visibility for safe driving, and a 82.3 inch roof for superior headroom.
Jungheinrich Lift Truck
888-333-2644
www.jungheinrich-us.com

Available in 35-160 Ah positive models, Deka D series batteries provide up to 1600 Ah (at a six-hour rate) of dependable power and require fewer non-productive change-outs, reducing downtime. The batteries pass through 250 quality control checks to ensure consistent quality, raising productivity.
East Penn Manufacturing
610-682-6361
www.eastpenn-deka.com

Proficy Enterprise Connector 1.5 provides bi-directional enterprise integration between Proficy and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The connector leverages the ISA-95 standard to define the interface between the enterprise's business and manufacturing systems. It automatically generates schemas and message types for immediate use in orchestrations and/or mapping. Messages are exchanged from all of the various connected business applications with Proficy. This enables ERP visibility into production management real-time data for material consumption, performance reporting, schedule execution and other supply chain and enterprise-level functions.
GE Fanuc
800-433-2682
www.gefanuc.com

The 24-by-40-inch Inca presswood pallet, half the size of a standard 48-by-40-inch pallet, reduces costs for shippers of small loads. Use of half-sized pallets for small loads can eliminate more than 21,000 pounds of weight for every 1,000 pallets. Weighing less than 22 pounds, the pallet can be picked up manually. The space-saving nestable design accommodates the economical shipment of 2,000 half-size pallets in a 48-foot trailer. The new half-size pallet is approved for exports under ISPM 15, the new international wood packaging regulation.
Litco International
877-284-5043
www.litco.com

The Lean-Lift is an up to 2,200 pound per pan vertical lift with standard heights up to 50 feet and unit payload capacities to 88,000 pounds. With a programmable reconfiguration of pans, three-inch minimum shelf spacing, and available with pan widths from 33 inches to 128 inches, the Lean-Lift allows greater cube density.
Hanel
412-787-3444
www.hanelus.com

The compact design of the Quickdraw conveyor system offers flexibility in tight spaces. It measures 2-7/8 inches high and is only 1-1/2 inches wider than the transport tray—nearly half the size of other conveyors. The design allows for variable speed, bi-directional transport, changeable layouts and precision stopping for tight-tolerance processing. The control system is self-contained with plug-and-go operation so no programmable logic controller is needed for set-up or operation. The conveyors feature clean roller technology that eliminates the need to service or replace belts.
MagStar Technologies
952-935-6921
www.magstar.com

The Transept TM series conveyor system carries individual loads as heavy as 500 pounds at speeds up to 98.5 feet per minute. Each shuttle (load carriage) has eight load bearing wheels and eight side guide rollers. This shuttle and track design allows a part fixture to overhang the shuttle, allowing greater access to assembly orientation. The dual-drive system provides positive transport throughout line switches, onto lift sections, turntables and storage.
Northwood Automation
612-209-6122
www.northwoodautomation.com