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Materials Handling - Page 26
- From The Fabricator
Don’t put the cart before workplace ergonomics
- By Raymond Erbe
- Apr 11, 2019
- Article
If you give employees a cart so they no longer wait for a fork truck, you’ll probably see great improvements in part flow—but not necessarily in safety and ergonomics.
- From The Fabricator
Boosting metal fabrication throughput at Mettler Toledo
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 9, 2019
- Article
Productivity is on the rise at Mettler Toledo’s heavy-duty-scale manufacturing plant. And the improvements have only just begun.
- From The Fabricator
Miller Fabrication Solutions receives Manufacturing Leadership Award
- Apr 2, 2019
- News Release
Miller Fabrication Solutions, a metal fabricator serving OEMS in the construction, mining, material handling, and conveying industries based in Brookeville, Pa., has received a Manufacturing Leadership Award from the National Association of Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Leadership Council. The...
- From The Additive Report
Postprocessing gains importance as the number of parts in 3D-printed production runs increases
- By Kip Hanson
- Mar 30, 2019
- Article
Let’s face it—the parts coming out of most 3D printers are … a little ugly. There are supports to remove, powder and resin to clear away, and critical surfaces and features to machine. Without these secondary operations, printed parts are of little value. As any parts designer will tell you,...
- From The Additive Report
The 29th installment of the RAPID + TCT additive manufacturing event is approaching
- Mar 29, 2019
- Article
Information supplied by SME and The TCT Group “Disruption and change” are the themes of RAPID + TCT 2019, North America’s largest additive manufacturing (AM) exhibition and conference, say the event’s hosts. Scheduled to run May 20-23 at Cobo Center in Detroit, the 29th annual installment...
- From The Fabricator
UniCarriers America announces partnership with Rocla AGV
- Mar 29, 2019
- News Release
Marengo, Ill.-based material handling equipment manufacturer UniCarriers America (UCA) has announced its partnership with Rocla. The partnership falls under UCA’s new initiative, UniCarriers System Solutions, offering the dealer network access to an expanded set of material handling services and...
- From The Fabricator
Cortec’s recyclable moisture barrier papers protect all kinds of metals
- Mar 29, 2019
- Product Release
Cortec® Corp. offers fully recyclable/repulpable moisture barrier papers as an alternative to polyethylene and wax papers. Multimetal VpCI® papers protect all kinds of metals, and the natural kraft paper prevents package contamination. The papers are available in widths nearing 100 in. for...
- From The Additive Report
Additive manufacturing can shorten the time needed to make jigs and other common shop tools
- By Kuldeep Agarwal
- Mar 27, 2019
- Article
Prototyping usually comes to mind when industry people think of additive manufacturing (AM). They seldom think of using AM to build jigs, fixtures, and gauges, which typically are machined from metal. However, job shops can save dollars and time by 3D-printing these common shop tools. All it takes...
- From The Fabricator
UniCarriers Americas’ PD6 pneumatic tire forklifts handle heavy-duty lifting
- Mar 21, 2019
- Product Release
UniCarriers Americas has announced the launch of its new PD6 series (IC) pneumatic tire forklifts. This line, which replaces the outgoing G06 series, includes six models in capacities from 13,000 to 22,000 lbs. Features include a Kubota v3800 Tier 4/CARB-compliant diesel engine with improved fuel...
- From The Fabricator
Verti-Lift’s hydraulic upender with V-cradle suitable for positioning cylindrical products
- Mar 15, 2019
- Product Release
Verti-Lift hydraulic upenders with V-cradle design are suitable for positioning rolls of steel, coils or spools, tubular tanks, and other cylindrical products. With a 6,000-lb. capacity, they can reposition heavy loads, while the V-cradle keeps the load intact during movement. The upenders feature...
- From The Fabricator
Eriez names director of heavy industry
- Mar 15, 2019
- News Release
Eriez-USA, a provider of separation technology in Erie, Pa., has promoted Darrell Milton to director of heavy industry. He joined the company in 1991 as part of its Canadian sales staff. He was named Canadian national sales manager in 1995, then moved to corporate headquarters in 2006, serving most...
- From The Fabricator
Yale Materials Handling announces winners of 2018 Dealer of Excellence Awards
- Mar 14, 2019
- News Release
Yale Materials Handling, Greenville, N.C., a provider of lift trucks and hand trucks, has presented the 25th annual Dealer of Excellence Awards, which honor dealers that demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and the safety of their associates. The program evaluates dealers against...
- From The Fabricator
Alta Equipment to acquire NITCO
- Mar 8, 2019
- News Release
Alta Enterprises LLC, dba Alta Equipment Co., Livonia, Mich., has entered into an agreement to purchase Northland Industrial Truck Co. Inc. (NITCO). The acquisition will expand Alta’s business into the New England market, with three locations in Massachusetts and one each in Connecticut, New...
Orbital wrapper eliminates injuries, speeds packaging
- Mar 8, 2019
- Article
City Pipe & Supply, Odessa, Texas, used to rely on a hand-wrapping processes to secure shipments of valves and fittings, but it was a labor-intensive process that led to injuries and product damage. An orbital wrapper from TAB Industries eliminated the hassles and provided a few ancillary benefits.
- From The Fabricator
Armac expands Eriez sales territory
- Mar 1, 2019
- News Release
Armac Inc., Lynnfield, Mass., a manufacturer’s representative for separation technology provider Eriez®, has expanded its sales territory to include upstate New York, western Vermont, and Berkshire County, Mass. With the addition of these areas, the company now represents Eriez throughout New...
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