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Materials Handling - Page 50
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Pallet truck attachment helps improve order picking ergonomics
- May 8, 2015
- Product Release
The PalletPal Walkie from Southworth Products mounts to any standard electric walkie or walkie/rider pallet truck. It uses a calibrated spring mechanism to adjust the height of a pallet load as boxes are added or removed. The top layer of the load is always at a working height that allows employees...
- From The Fabricator
Vacuum generator’s pad attachment allows handling of round loads
- May 7, 2015
- Product Release
Anver Corp. has introduced a compact, ergonomic vacuum generator with a vacuum pad attachment that mirrors the contour of dome-shaped, round loads with smooth or semitextured surfaces. The VPF series vacuum generator is a below-the-hook system designed for a single operator to safely handle...
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Crane brakes made for frequent start/stop cycles on cranes, conveyors
- May 6, 2015
- Product Release
The MagnaShear™ motor brake from Force Control Industries employs oil shear technology to provide long service life in demanding crane applications, especially those with frequent start/stop cycles, the company reports. Oil shear technology transmits torque between lubricated surfaces,...
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Bunting Magnetics adds southern sales representative
- May 4, 2015
- News Release
Bunting® Magnetics Co., a producer of precision magnetic products based in Newton, Kan., has named Harrison Rogers as southern territory manager for standard products, with sales responsibilities for Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Rogers has specific experience in...
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Konecranes Machine Tool Service adds laser metrology equipment
- May 1, 2015
- News Release
Konecranes Machine Tool Service, Springfield, Ohio, has acquired $300,000 in new machine tool metrology equipment from Automated Precision Inc. to advance its ability to serve the aeronautical and aviation industries. The new Rad 50 laser tracker and four new 6-D laser systems enable the company...
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Intelligrated appoints senior VP/general manager for lifecycle support services
- Apr 30, 2015
- News Release
Cincinnati-based Intelligrated®, a provider of automated material handling systems, has appointed John Sorensen to the position of senior vice president and general manager, lifecycle support services. Sorensen has more than 18 years of experience managing large-scale aftermarket service and...
- From The Fabricator
Pneumatic-tire, heavy-duty lift trucks available with Tier 4 diesel engine
- Apr 23, 2015
- Product Release
UniCarriers Americas Corp. has announced that its G04 series 8,000- to 11,000-lb.-capacity, pneumatic-tire lift trucks now are available with a GCT ZD30 Tier 4 diesel engine. The engine delivers an approximate 10 percent increase in fuel efficiency compared to the previous engine design and...
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UniCarriers Americas expands campus with 120,000-sq.-ft. facility
- Apr 22, 2015
- News Release
Material handling equipment-maker UniCarriers Americas Corp. has expanded its Marengo, Ill., campus with the addition of a 120,000-sq.-ft. facility, increasing its manufacturing space by 30 percent and the total campus size by 53 percent. The $2 million facility is across the street from the...
- From The Fabricator
Lifting magnets lift and transfer up to 10,000 lbs. of steel, iron
- Apr 22, 2015
- Product Release
Eriez® SafeHold® permanent lifting magnets are suitable for carrying semifinished products such as machined parts, castings, press molds, steel plates, bars, and tubes without slings, hooks, or cables. The magnets are available in ceramic and rare-earth models, lift up to 10,000 lbs., need no...
- From The Fabricator
Battery-operated lifting magnet handles up to 2,000 lbs.
- Apr 16, 2015
- Product Release
DocMagnet offers the Beelift permanent-electro (PE) battery-operated lifter. The lifter features push-button technology, an antidemag safety mechanism to prevent accidental release of the load, a lithium-ion battery, external battery charger, low-battery alarm, tilt sensors, and an auto-on function...
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Vacuum products designed to be economically priced
- Apr 16, 2015
- Product Release
Piab has introduced the Value line of products. It includes 21 suction cups in three different shapes, as well as two small, lightweight vacuum ejectors. The economically priced products are suitable for basic applications in which machine speeds and surfaces to be gripped are less challenging,...
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Michigan Robotics 2015 State Championship to stream live April 11
- Apr 10, 2015
- News Release
Detroit Public Television will cover the FIRST In Michigan Robotics State Championship with a live web stream of the competition on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT at http://dptv.org/robotics, as well as a one-hour broadcast of the event on May 6 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Hundreds...
- From The Fabricator
Chip conveyor integrates coolant-cleaning technology
- Apr 7, 2015
- Product Release
Mayfran Intl. has announced the availability of the CleanSweep-RM conveyor, which integrates coolant-cleaning technology with chip handling and removal. The compact conveyor allows chips and coolants to enter the load area of the conveyor, where large chips are carried by the hinge belt and...
- From The Fabricator
Forklift Simulator wins MHI Best New Innovation Award
- Apr 3, 2015
- News Release
Forklift Simulator, Mechelen, Belgium, won the MHI Best New Innovation Award at the ProMat 2015 show. The award recognizes outstanding manufacturing and supply chain products. The simulator is used to train forklift operators. Virtual-reality headgear and a realistic driver’s seat allow...
- From The Fabricator
UniCarriers Americas acquires Nissan Industrial Engine Mfg.
- Apr 2, 2015
- News Release
UniCarriers Americas Corp. (UCA), Marengo, Ill., a manufacturer of material handling equipment, has acquired all outstanding shares of Nissan Industrial Engine Mfg. Inc. (NIEM). NIEM originally was jointly owned by Nissan Kohki Co. and Nissan Forklift Corp. North America, now UCA. NIEM has been...
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