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Material Handling Product News is a comprehensive bimonthly look at the latest solutions from vendors large and small, established and starting up. This at-a-glance marketplace will inspire new approaches to some of industry’s toughest logistics challenges. In addition to our comprehensive listing of new products, special categories are spotlighted in every issue, as is a particularly innovative group of "Editor’s Choice" items. |
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- >> Automated Systems
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Automated Storage Systems:
>> Automated Storage / Retrieval Systems (AS / RS)
Automatic Guided Vehicles: Robots: - >> Automatic Identification Equipment
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Automatic Identification Equipment:
>> Hand-held wireless terminal
>> Radio frequency identification
Material Handling Software:>> Electronic data interchange
>> Inspection
>> Maintenance
>> Scheduling
>> Simulation
- >> Conveying Equipment & Accessories
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Conveyor Accessories:
>> Air tables
Conveyor Components:>> Conveyor chain, chain guides
>> Idlers
>> Sensors
>> Take-ups
Conveyors:>> Air conveyor
- >> Ergonomic & Safety Equipment
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Ergonomic Equipment:
>> Balancers
>> Die lifters
>> Hydraulic height adjustment system
>> Lift tables
>> Manipulators
>> Manually operated material lift
>> Material handling pushers and rollers
>> Paper Roll Handling Equipment
>> Reels
>> Tilters
>> Winches
>> Workbenches
>> Workstations
Safety Equipment:>> Gloves
>> Heavy equipment protection systems
>> Mats
- >> Lift Trucks, Attachments & Accessories
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Accessories:
>> Forklift height controllers
>> Forklift mast angle indicators
>> Forklift utilization recorders
>> Industrial battery handling equipment
>> Lift truck batteries and chargers
Attachments:>> Booms
>> Forks
>> Rams
>> Roll clamps
Lift Trucks:>> Lift trucks - diesel / gasoline
>> Lift trucks - motorized hand lift (walkies)
- >> Loading Dock Equipment
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Doors:
>> Air doors
>> Overhead
Loading Dock Equipment:>> Dock bumpers
>> Dock lifts
>> Dock lights
>> Dock seals
>> Dockboards
- >> Overhead Handling Equipment
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Overhead Handling Equipment:
>> Cranes
>> Grabs
>> Hoists
>> Hooks
>> Monorails
>> Radio remote control systems
>> Slings
>> Trolleys
- >> Packaging Equipment
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Containers:
>> Intermediate bulk containers
>> Returnable, reusable containers
Packaging Machinery:>> Case packers
>> Label printer / applicators
>> Packaging system motors and drives
>> Palletizers and depalletizers
>> Pressure sensitive labelers
>> Scanning
Packaging Materials:>> Desiccants
>> Edge and corner protection laminates
>> Strapping
Pallets:>> Spill pallet
>> Wood pallets
- >> Storage and Warehousing Equipment
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Containers:
>> Intermediate bulk containers
>> Returnable, reusable containers
Other Storage and Warehousing Equipment:>> Baskets
>> Bins
>> Carts
>> Drawers
>> Drum filling / draining equipment
>> Hazardous materials storage
>> Lockers
>> Tool storage
>> Totes
Pallets:>> Spill pallet
>> Wood pallets
Rack Components:>> Clamps
>> Decking
>> Rack Guard
Racks:>> Cantilever
>> Flow
>> Gravity feed
>> Mobile
>> Pallet
>> Stacking
Shelving:>> Adjustable
>> Adjustable, roll-out shelves
>> Mobile
>> Wire
Warehousing Equipment:>> Compactors
>> Dollies
>> Dumpers
>> Grating
>> Hand trucks
>> Hoppers
>> Mats
>> Mezzanines
>> Spill tray
>> Tow tractors
>> Workbenches
>> Workstations
- >> Weighing Equipment
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Weighing Equipment:
>> Bar code label printing scale
>> Belt scales
>> Bench scales
>> Crane scales
>> Floor scales
>> Load cells
>> Truck scales
Automated Systems
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High-speed order building system
The high-speed order building system includes a patented drive system and fewer moving parts for reduced maintenance and less downtime....more
- 04/18/2008
The high-speed order building system includes a patented drive system and fewer moving parts for reduced maintenance and less downtime....more
- 04/18/2008
Voice-directed picking cart
The paperless, real-time order fulfillment PickCart with voice system merges batch picking with cart and voice-directed technology. The system is ideal for applications that require discrete order fulfillment of low to moderate volume split-case items. Carts include three or four shelves to accommodate shipping cartons or containers for multiple orders. Depending on product size, up to 40 orders can be held on one cart. Operators wear a voice terminal powered by the supplier’s PickDirector software that releases orders and directs picks along the most efficient path. Once at a location, workers confirm their position with check digits or bar code scanning and then pick the number of items as directed by the cart....more
- 02/29/2008
The paperless, real-time order fulfillment PickCart with voice system merges batch picking with cart and voice-directed technology. The system is ideal for applications that require discrete order fulfillment of low to moderate volume split-case items. Carts include three or four shelves to accommodate shipping cartons or containers for multiple orders. Depending on product size, up to 40 orders can be held on one cart. Operators wear a voice terminal powered by the supplier’s PickDirector software that releases orders and directs picks along the most efficient path. Once at a location, workers confirm their position with check digits or bar code scanning and then pick the number of items as directed by the cart....more- 02/29/2008
Palletizing robot uses minimal power
The Fuji ace palletizing robot is offered in four different models with palletizing rates ranging from one to two bags per minute up to 26 bags per minute. It handles up to 440 pounds with a repeatability of ±0.02 inches. A four-axis rigid steel articulated arm with brushless AC servo drives and enclosed bearings and cables reaches 104 inches horizontally and 90.5 inches vertically. Powered by 208/220 volt, 3-phase, 60- cycle motor, energy consumption is roughly 6.5 KVA. Operator friendly controls include a programmable touchscreen and a teaching pendant that steps through the palletizing motions.
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- 01/10/2008
The Fuji ace palletizing robot is offered in four different models with palletizing rates ranging from one to two bags per minute up to 26 bags per minute. It handles up to 440 pounds with a repeatability of ±0.02 inches. A four-axis rigid steel articulated arm with brushless AC servo drives and enclosed bearings and cables reaches 104 inches horizontally and 90.5 inches vertically. Powered by 208/220 volt, 3-phase, 60- cycle motor, energy consumption is roughly 6.5 KVA. Operator friendly controls include a programmable touchscreen and a teaching pendant that steps through the palletizing motions.
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Robotic palletizer saves floor space
Using multiple robotic arms to achieve high palletizing rates for increased throughput, the high-speed robotic palletizing cell saves floor space. With servo wrists to rotate packages, the robots yield faster, gentler four-way orientation of cases. This affords full control of package label positioning, allowing graphics to be placed on all four sides of the pallet, or bar code orientation to streamline scanning. The customizable cell is ideal for handling food, beverage and consumer goods.
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- 01/10/2008
Using multiple robotic arms to achieve high palletizing rates for increased throughput, the high-speed robotic palletizing cell saves floor space. With servo wrists to rotate packages, the robots yield faster, gentler four-way orientation of cases. This affords full control of package label positioning, allowing graphics to be placed on all four sides of the pallet, or bar code orientation to streamline scanning. The customizable cell is ideal for handling food, beverage and consumer goods.
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Robot and software for easy palletizing
A low cost palletizing system combines a robot with a set of conveyors, end of arm tooling, pallet stand and software. Easy to implement and maintain, the system is offered with the choice of two robots: The 4-axis KR 40 robot has a payload capacity of 88 pounds and reaches up to 6.9 feet, and the 4-axis KR 100 PA robot carries up to 220 pounds of payload and reaches up to 10.5 feet. Both robots use carbon fiber composite materials—making them extremely light without sacrificing stiffness. For out-of-box implementation of robotic palletizing, the included software suite offers application development and run time tools to reduce engineering and development time....more
- 01/10/2008
A low cost palletizing system combines a robot with a set of conveyors, end of arm tooling, pallet stand and software. Easy to implement and maintain, the system is offered with the choice of two robots: The 4-axis KR 40 robot has a payload capacity of 88 pounds and reaches up to 6.9 feet, and the 4-axis KR 100 PA robot carries up to 220 pounds of payload and reaches up to 10.5 feet. Both robots use carbon fiber composite materials—making them extremely light without sacrificing stiffness. For out-of-box implementation of robotic palletizing, the included software suite offers application development and run time tools to reduce engineering and development time....more- 01/10/2008
Energy efficient automated palletizer
The energy-efficient Stacker provides fully automated palletizing while using only four drives to keep power consumption and maintenance to a minimum. Easy to setup and operate with AB controls and color touchscreen, the unit has a compact footprint of 10 x 12 feet. A palletizer, pallet dispenser and full load exit are integrated into the system, which builds any load at 10-20 cases per minute. Options include an automatic slip sheet inserter and layer clamping for different sized layer patterns....more
- 01/10/2008
The energy-efficient Stacker provides fully automated palletizing while using only four drives to keep power consumption and maintenance to a minimum. Easy to setup and operate with AB controls and color touchscreen, the unit has a compact footprint of 10 x 12 feet. A palletizer, pallet dispenser and full load exit are integrated into the system, which builds any load at 10-20 cases per minute. Options include an automatic slip sheet inserter and layer clamping for different sized layer patterns....more- 01/10/2008
Palletizer uses 50% less electricity
Engineered with economy and the environment in mind, the Val-U-Pal fully automated palletizing system uses 50% less electricity and 30% less air. The palletizer offers pallet handling and dispensing in a simplified modular format for easier installation. Ideal for small production lines, the system manages several package styles. It is preprogrammed with a variety of pattern configurations capable of palletizing at up to 16 cases per minute. A sheet dispenser is optional....more
- 01/10/2008
Engineered with economy and the environment in mind, the Val-U-Pal fully automated palletizing system uses 50% less electricity and 30% less air. The palletizer offers pallet handling and dispensing in a simplified modular format for easier installation. Ideal for small production lines, the system manages several package styles. It is preprogrammed with a variety of pattern configurations capable of palletizing at up to 16 cases per minute. A sheet dispenser is optional....more- 01/10/2008
Automated system flips loads
The Pak-Man upender-inverter includes powered conveyor and micro-processor control for automatic operation. Actions include automatic loading, clamping 180-degree rotation, upending, opening and unloading in automated process-handling operations. The unit automatically loads large panels, doors, cabinets, stacks of sheet material, metal, paper or wood. Once lifted, the unit flips the load upside down or right-side up and discharges it. Standard deck size is 4 x 8 feet with a 6-inch high opening. Capacities of 2,000; 4,000; 6,000 and 10,000 pounds are available. Smaller
size units for upending boxes, containers or machine parts are offered....more
- 11/05/2007
The Pak-Man upender-inverter includes powered conveyor and micro-processor control for automatic operation. Actions include automatic loading, clamping 180-degree rotation, upending, opening and unloading in automated process-handling operations. The unit automatically loads large panels, doors, cabinets, stacks of sheet material, metal, paper or wood. Once lifted, the unit flips the load upside down or right-side up and discharges it. Standard deck size is 4 x 8 feet with a 6-inch high opening. Capacities of 2,000; 4,000; 6,000 and 10,000 pounds are available. Smaller
size units for upending boxes, containers or machine parts are offered....more
- 11/05/2007
Giant vertical carousel stores large items
The Vertizilla Model 3600 vertical carousel increases deployment speed and reduces operator fatigue by bringing materials to the operator. Inside the unit, a series of carriers mounted on a vertical closed-loop track revolve. With carrier payload capacity of more than 1,000 pounds and load chains rated for 59,000 pounds, it is the supplier’s largest vertical carousel. Features include configurable multi-level carriers, convenient control location, touch bar and infrared photo eye safety devices, a full metal enclosure with key lock access, 7.5 horsepower direct drive gear motor, fluorescent task lighting and a heavy duty conveying mechanism with ball bearing load and guide wheels....more
- 10/16/2007
The Vertizilla Model 3600 vertical carousel increases deployment speed and reduces operator fatigue by bringing materials to the operator. Inside the unit, a series of carriers mounted on a vertical closed-loop track revolve. With carrier payload capacity of more than 1,000 pounds and load chains rated for 59,000 pounds, it is the supplier’s largest vertical carousel. Features include configurable multi-level carriers, convenient control location, touch bar and infrared photo eye safety devices, a full metal enclosure with key lock access, 7.5 horsepower direct drive gear motor, fluorescent task lighting and a heavy duty conveying mechanism with ball bearing load and guide wheels....more
- 10/16/2007
Horizontal carousel handles footwear, apparel
Specifically for the footwear and apparel industries, an automated horizontal carousel handles residual and break-pack picking. The system uses the same track and chain mechanism found in the supplier’s other horizontal carousels, but incorporates a larger bin to hold bulky, lighter goods common in this sector. Features include a software module for wave order configuration to balance system output against outbound sorter capacity, including high-speed unit sorters with multiple induction stations....more
- 10/15/2007
Specifically for the footwear and apparel industries, an automated horizontal carousel handles residual and break-pack picking. The system uses the same track and chain mechanism found in the supplier’s other horizontal carousels, but incorporates a larger bin to hold bulky, lighter goods common in this sector. Features include a software module for wave order configuration to balance system output against outbound sorter capacity, including high-speed unit sorters with multiple induction stations....more
- 10/15/2007
Batch picking on the go
For fast and accurate multiple order batch picking, a mobile picking solution uses low-cost, wireless, infrared communications technology to enable light-directed picking from storage bays and simultaneous lightdirected putting to cart locations containing customer orders. The system integrates voice direction, Bluetooth-enabled bar code scanning, and light-directed picking/putting in a single system. Employing a cart-mounted PDA to control lights on picking bays and carts, the system initiates the picking process by reading a text file containing ticket data from the WMS....more
- 10/15/2007
For fast and accurate multiple order batch picking, a mobile picking solution uses low-cost, wireless, infrared communications technology to enable light-directed picking from storage bays and simultaneous lightdirected putting to cart locations containing customer orders. The system integrates voice direction, Bluetooth-enabled bar code scanning, and light-directed picking/putting in a single system. Employing a cart-mounted PDA to control lights on picking bays and carts, the system initiates the picking process by reading a text file containing ticket data from the WMS....more
- 10/15/2007
Moving light strip for horizontal carousel picking
The QuickPick position indicator (QPi) light strip, for the supplier’s horizontal carousels, offers improved order picking speed, accuracy, storage density and reduced operator training. The light strip indicates order-picking information directly in front of the exact storage tote or container, rather than at the side. Moving vertically, the
QPi positions itself above or below shelf level and indicates the correct container by flashing arrows; it also shows tote position and quantity for up to 26 positions along the shelf face....more
- 10/15/2007
The QuickPick position indicator (QPi) light strip, for the supplier’s horizontal carousels, offers improved order picking speed, accuracy, storage density and reduced operator training. The light strip indicates order-picking information directly in front of the exact storage tote or container, rather than at the side. Moving vertically, the
QPi positions itself above or below shelf level and indicates the correct container by flashing arrows; it also shows tote position and quantity for up to 26 positions along the shelf face....more
- 10/15/2007
360-degree AGV protection
For use in palletizing applications, the Q20ZA automated guided vehicle incorporates two Sick S300 safety laser scanners for a 360-degree field of protection around the vehicle. Each scanner is positioned on opposite corners of the AGV and is linked to the vehicle’s programmable logic controller and wheel-drive encoder. The safety scanners automatically change sensing ranges based on speed and steering angle. At higher vehicle speeds, the scanner looks farther for obstructions and slows the vehicle if an obstruction is detected....more
- 10/15/2007
For use in palletizing applications, the Q20ZA automated guided vehicle incorporates two Sick S300 safety laser scanners for a 360-degree field of protection around the vehicle. Each scanner is positioned on opposite corners of the AGV and is linked to the vehicle’s programmable logic controller and wheel-drive encoder. The safety scanners automatically change sensing ranges based on speed and steering angle. At higher vehicle speeds, the scanner looks farther for obstructions and slows the vehicle if an obstruction is detected....more
- 10/15/2007
Portable vertical lift
Mounted on casters, a towable, portable vertical lift can be rolled into position to do the lifting usually handled by fork trucks. The lift rises up to 10 feet and handles a maximum of 1,000 pounds. Shipped pre-assembled, the units include gates and safety enclosures standard....more
- 09/17/2007
Mounted on casters, a towable, portable vertical lift can be rolled into position to do the lifting usually handled by fork trucks. The lift rises up to 10 feet and handles a maximum of 1,000 pounds. Shipped pre-assembled, the units include gates and safety enclosures standard....more- 09/17/2007
Collision avoidance system
The Indoor Collision Avoidance system for industrial vehicles reduces the number of accidents caused by collisions between automated guided vehicles and lift trucks. The system improves AGV route planning by incorporating knowledge of lift truck locations. AGVs, forklifts and other free-roaming and guided vehicles are equipped with the Sky-Trax Indoor Positioning System, which determines each vehicle’s position and broadcasts it to other vehicles in the network. The system forewarns drivers and AGV navigation systems of impending collisions....more
- 08/06/2007
The Indoor Collision Avoidance system for industrial vehicles reduces the number of accidents caused by collisions between automated guided vehicles and lift trucks. The system improves AGV route planning by incorporating knowledge of lift truck locations. AGVs, forklifts and other free-roaming and guided vehicles are equipped with the Sky-Trax Indoor Positioning System, which determines each vehicle’s position and broadcasts it to other vehicles in the network. The system forewarns drivers and AGV navigation systems of impending collisions....more- 08/06/2007
Upgraded AGV control platform
Version 1.4 of the NDC8 control platform for automatic guided vehicles features extensive user-friendly programming options and a high degree of flexibility. It also supports up to 10 AC drives per AGV. The drives can be used for steering, driving or auxiliary control. With AC technology, the control helps increase power while reducing operation costs. An updated editing tool adapts each AGV layout to specific needs. New spline-based flexible curves capability allows for increased vehicle speed and tighter turning radius at corners....more
- 04/23/2007
Version 1.4 of the NDC8 control platform for automatic guided vehicles features extensive user-friendly programming options and a high degree of flexibility. It also supports up to 10 AC drives per AGV. The drives can be used for steering, driving or auxiliary control. With AC technology, the control helps increase power while reducing operation costs. An updated editing tool adapts each AGV layout to specific needs. New spline-based flexible curves capability allows for increased vehicle speed and tighter turning radius at corners....more- 04/23/2007
Automated system for less-than-full-case picking
For less-than-full-case picking, a new automated replenishment system ensures that pick faces are continuously restocked. For retail distribution and manufacturing, the system uses the supplier’s mini-load storage/retrieval machines to reduce manual labor by providing continuous, automated, demand-based replenishment to increase order fulfillment speed and accuracy. Dynamic slotting logic minimizes the number of flow lanes required to service orders, resulting in fewer flow lanes and shorter pick paths. The storage/retrieval machines automatically reconfigure pick faces on-demand as inventory changes. Both high-velocity and low-velocity items are handled by the same system....more
- 04/23/2007
For less-than-full-case picking, a new automated replenishment system ensures that pick faces are continuously restocked. For retail distribution and manufacturing, the system uses the supplier’s mini-load storage/retrieval machines to reduce manual labor by providing continuous, automated, demand-based replenishment to increase order fulfillment speed and accuracy. Dynamic slotting logic minimizes the number of flow lanes required to service orders, resulting in fewer flow lanes and shorter pick paths. The storage/retrieval machines automatically reconfigure pick faces on-demand as inventory changes. Both high-velocity and low-velocity items are handled by the same system....more
- 04/23/2007
260 palletizing system
The 260 palletizing system uses a four-axis ABB–IRB 260 robot and can pick and place up to 15, 45-pound cases per minute. The 10 x 10-foot palletizing cell is preassembled and features a 36-inch scissor lift. ...more
- 02/01/2007
The 260 palletizing system uses a four-axis ABB–IRB 260 robot and can pick and place up to 15, 45-pound cases per minute. The 10 x 10-foot palletizing cell is preassembled and features a 36-inch scissor lift. ...more- 02/01/2007
GS100 family of case palletizers
For applications including food, beverage, consumer goods, and general manufacturing, the GS100 family of low-price, entry-level case palletizers reaches speeds up to 30 cases per minute.
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- 02/01/2007
For applications including food, beverage, consumer goods, and general manufacturing, the GS100 family of low-price, entry-level case palletizers reaches speeds up to 30 cases per minute.
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Val-U-Pal fully automated palletizing system
Handling several package styles, the Val-U-Pal fully automated palletizing system provides pallet handling and automatic pallet dispensing in a small footprint.
Handling several package styles, the Val-U-Pal fully automated palletizing system provides pallet handling and automatic pallet dispensing in a small footprint. 