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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
Packaging Machinery
Browse our product categories for the latest products available in the materials handling market and request information from suppliers of these products.
Using 30% less stretch film to contain loads while providing the same amount of wrap force, the RS-6000 20-second stretch wrapping system processes 180 to 200 loads per hour. The ring-straddle film delivery system wraps loads with 51-gauge film pre-stretched 250% without film breaks. Film recovery occurs on the load, resulting in high containment force and reduced film use. The automatic conveyorized system wraps loads up to 50 x 50 x 80 inches. Starting and ending the wrap cycle is a cut-and-clamp system with heat-free film sealing system, yielding a 1.5 second cut-clamp-seal cycle.
...more- 01/10/2008
Occupying only 170 square feet, the robotic case packer/palletizer for end-of-line use improves productivity while simplifying the packaging and palletizing process. It uses low temperature glue and timers on the motors to shut them down after a reasonable amount of inactivity to reduce power usage. Capable of accommodating product and corrugated size fluctuations, the system’s components are integrated with the ControLogix controller to automatically erect cases, load them with product, and seal, label and palletize them in one system cell....more- 01/10/2008
With high precision and advanced control capabilities, Kinetix 2000 servo drives are ideal for small packaging applications. They have lower power requirements, ranging from 300 watts to 3 kW. As the motion control component, the servo drive seamlessly integrates with the supplier’s controllers, servo motors and actuators for flexible machine design. They also generate improved energy efficiency in manufacturing control systems.
...more- 01/10/2008
The 396 Positron case packer delivers smooth, fast packing of carbonated, non-carbonated and hot-filled PET bottles into corrugated trays or plastic shells. Capable of handling many different bottle styles with simple changeover, the system is equipped with an overhead flight grouper for accurate, positive product control and bottle packing. Continuous motion ensures gentle product handling, while stainless steel frame, shafts and hardware reduce maintenance. Powered by two 1-horsepower motors, the system reaches processing speeds up to 60 trays per minute. PLC-controlled variable frequency drives automatically adjust to changing line speeds to ensure smooth product flow.
...more- 01/10/2008
Combining versatility, speed and efficiency, the SmartDate 5 advance thermal transfer coder provides a tailored approach to coding processes. A full color touchscreen with an icon-driven menu guides the operator through set-up and procedures. Selected images are displayed to avoid errors and ensure correct coding in the production run. Web browser technology guides the entire line from a single control point. Optional remote code management, connectivity with third-party equipment and image sourcing from a PC or factory ERP system are also supported.
...more- 01/10/2008
Traveling from station to station on a straight, fixed track, motorized transfer cars replace pallet conveyors and right angle transfers. The cars may also serve as the end-of-line conveyor for multiple production lines. The systems move at speeds up to 400 feet per minute with multiple induction and discharge points. Features include one or two chain or chain-driven live roller (CDLR) conveyor stations per unit, flanged wheels, bus bar power supply, laser guided positioning, wireless communications and onboard programmable logic controls. The cars carry up to 3,500 pounds for a single-station unit and 7,000 pounds for a dual-station unit....more- 10/29/2007
For forming RSC and HSC cases at speeds to 55 per minute, the model 450 case erector includes a servo-operated compression ram and 3 horsepower main drive motor. Features include continuous motion drive, vacuum system and intelligent control. The unit’s large capacity case magazine may be refilled at any time without lifting. The walking beam case drive automatically squares cases when transferred through the erector, while the servo-operated sealing ram ensures compression precision. By providing real-time data, production reports and independent operation of all functions, diagnostics and changeover settings, the intelligent control automates high-speed operation. The erector’s welded and bolted steel frame reduces vibration. The unit measures 16.75 feet long....more
- 10/29/2007
The model 5100 dual-label pallet printer-applicator combines a highperformance label print engine with a specially engineered articulating applicator for printing and adjacentside labeling of pallets in line. The system features a selection of 203 or 300-dpi print engines to produce labels up to 6.5 x 8 inches. Labels may be printed with text, bar codes and graphic images at speeds up to 12 ips. The printing, peeling and application of the labels are sensordriven. Labels may be printed and applied to five pallets per minute....more
- 10/29/2007
The Continuum tray magazine offers ergonomic tray loading and high-speed delivery in a range of packaging applications. A vertical tray stack permits the operator to move the blanks from the pallet to the magazine without turning the trays or bending over. Side actuators support a full tray stack of blanks, ratcheting them downward ondemand to eliminate stack weight for reliable pull-down at high speeds. The unit’s lugs transport the trays during product merge with a positive grip on the tray for consistent delivery....more
- 10/15/2007
Featuring all-metal construction and durable components, the PA1200’s specialty tamp label printer/applicator is designed for long life. The unit can apply labels as small as 0.25 x 0.25 inches at a rate of up to 40 labels per minute. Suitable for small, delicate, high precision applications, the printer applies labels to electronic components, printed circuit boards, pharmaceutical applications, cosmetics, automotive parts, plastic parts and assemblies. Available in automatic or semiautomatic configurations, the unit requires minimal adjustments for quick setup....more
- 10/15/2007
To ensure smooth, high-volume operation, the Model 450 case erector includes a servo-operated compression ram and 3 horsepower main drive motor, all-mechanical continuous motion drive, high capacity vacuum system and intelligent control package. The large capacity case magazine generates non-stop operation by automatically indexing stacks when needed, and may be refilled without lifting cases. For additional capacity, optional case magazine extensions may be added. A walking beam case drive automatically squares cases as they are transferred through the erector, which sets up and seals RSC and HSC cases at speeds up to 55 per minute....more- 10/08/2007
The Q-400XT stretch wrapping system halves the cost and time for pallet wrapping by eliminating the need for the lift truck operator to touch the load or machine. Started with a remote lanyard, the system automatically attaches the film to the load, wraps it, locks the load to the pallet with a film cable and cuts the film. Wrapping 35 to 45 pallet loads per hour up to 80 inches tall, the all-electric wrapper runs on 115 volts of power without pneumatics for relocation. Features include a 15-rpm turntable with load capacity to 5,000 pounds, electronically controlled film delivery with 250-300% pre-stretch and variable wrap force and membrane touch panel with color-coded functions....more- 10/08/2007
Incorporating an integral, easy-to-apply clear protective layer, Print & Seal thermal transfer labels enable in-house printed data to be completely encapsulated. The construction provides durable resistance to acetone, alcohol, gasoline, hydraulic fluids, kerosene, MEK, Powersolve and Skydrol substances. Their durability makes the labels ideal for product identification or for any application where tolerance to chemical and solvent attack is required. The labels may be supplied pre-printed or blank....more
- 05/22/2007
EasyLabel software includes an RFID wizard that creates and prints smart labels. The software offers support for EPC specifications....more
- 02/01/2007
Ideal for poly-bundled products that require soft handling with high-speed application, a line of palletizers is available as floor level, high level or robotic. New turning devices offer mark-free handling with a choice of label-out pallets ......more- 10/17/2006
The high-speed overhead orienter accepts product for palletizing and turns it 90°, 180° or 270° to automatically form the optimal pallet configuration for each product. The orienter can turn bags to form pallets with "butts-out" bag orientation, and rotate cases and trays for pallets requiring specific panel orientation. ...more- 09/15/2006
The Pillow Pak’r machine makes 24-inch wide bubble material on demand—making a 48-inch diameter roll of bubble in 3.5 minutes. Each roll of Pillow Pak film makes two 1,000 square foot bundles...more- 08/29/2006
Designed for high-speed packing of non-round containers, the Versatron APT packs reverse tapered, locking shape, trigger and unstable bottles, flasks, and other containers......more- 08/25/2006
The XML-enabled Z series printers can accept and parse incoming XML data streams directly from Oracle’s warehouse management system (WMS) and mobile supply chain......more- 08/22/2006
An RFID-enabled stretchwrapper provides real-time, case-level visibility of loads. The Q-300 stretchwrapper has a Symbol Technologies XR400 RFID reader and wireless bridge mounted inside the mast and Symbol AN400 area antennas on adjustable brackets attached to the roll carriage....more- 08/17/2006
