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Materials Handling - Page 21
- From The Additive Report
Wire-arc additive manufacturing can be used to build very large parts to near-net shape
- By Sue Roberts
- Apr 17, 2020
- Article
Collaborators Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions and Oak Ridge National Laboratories provide an overview of large-scale wire-arc additive manufacturing.
- From The Fabricator
Eriez appoints president/CEO
- Apr 16, 2020
- News Release
Erie, Pa.-based Eriez, a provider of separation technology, has appointed Lukas Guenthardt to the position of president/CEO. His predecessor, Timothy Shuttleworth, has retired after serving in this position since 2004. Guenthardt joined the company’s board of directors in 2011 and was named...
- From The Fabricator
Southworth Products’ GTU-500 gaylord tilter simplifies loading of conveyors, sorters
- Mar 31, 2020
- Product Release
A new gaylord tilter from Southworth Products Corp. helps operators move items from gaylords and other large containers onto conveyors and automated sortation systems. The model GTU-500 tilts loads up to 110 degrees to provide controlled emptying of container contents. It features a pan-style...
- From The Fabricator
Bilsing Automation spring suction cup holders suitable for automatic stacking
- Mar 13, 2020
- Product Release
Bilsing Automation has introduced spring suction cup holders that offer high precision during high-speed lateral operations such as automated stacking in the pressroom. Used with gripping systems and robot arms, they adjust to variation in height by providing consistent cup pressure when picking up...
- From The Fabricator
Wildeck names president
- Mar 11, 2020
- News Release
Wildeck, a manufacturer of structural steel mezzanine platforms, manual and automated vertical lifts, rideable material lifts, and safety guarding products in Waukesha, Wis., has appointed Dan Lorenz as president. Lorenz joined the company in August 2018 as vice president of operations. Before that...
- From The Fabricator
Dallas Industries appoints engineering manager
- Mar 10, 2020
- News Release
Dallas Industries, Troy, Mich., a manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding equipment and controls, has announced the appointment of William Konieczny as engineering manager. Konieczny has more than 30 years of experience in coil handling and press feed equipment manufacturing. Previously he...
- From The Fabricator
Hi-Vis Kant-Twist clamps from IMI aid foreign object detection initiatives
- Mar 5, 2020
- Product Release
Industrial Magnetics Inc. recently expanded its line of Kant-Twist cantilever clamps with the introduction of several Hi-Vis models to aid foreign object detection initiatives with tools. The clamp’s cantilever design and free-floating jaws eliminate the typical distorting and twisting of...
- From The Welder
Railing Jig from Forster swivels 360 degrees for welding fencing, railing
- Feb 29, 2020
- Product Release
Forster America has introduced the Railing Jig fencing and railing welding fixture. It produces railing gradients of up to 60 degrees at heights of 0.6 to 1.2 m and lengths of up to 7 m. The fixture swivels 360 degrees, allowing for welding from any angle required. The jig allows for a variety of...
- From The Fabricator
Caster Connection’s CC Peak swivel caster rig uses two-bearing system
- Feb 24, 2020
- Product Release
The CC Peak is an ergonomic swivel caster rig from Caster Connection. A thrust bearing carries the weight, and a tapered bearing is tightly fit around the forged kingpin for stability and avoiding shock. Additionally, the equipment uses a proprietary two-bearing system that allows for even...
- From The Additive Report
Miniaturization boosts demand for small 3D-printed parts
- By William Leventon
- Feb 24, 2020
- Article
3D printing of small parts is on the upswing for the same reasons more larger parts are being additively manufactured: to save on design time and tooling costs.
- From The Fabricator
AGV system from Creform developed for automotive powertrain company
- Feb 24, 2020
- Product Release
Creform Corp. has designed and built a new custom AGV system, designated the FH-A35046 bolt-on AGV, that uses a recycled and refurbished drive unit, control box/components, and photo eye matched up with a new conveyor, frame, HMI, and charging system for an existing automotive powertrain customer....
- From The Fabricator
Hamilton Spinfinity XC casters made for heavy applications
- Feb 19, 2020
- Product Release
Hamilton Caster & Mfg. has introduced Spinfinity® XC casters for transporting heavy loads up to 10 MPH. They are designed for heavy industrial applications with load requirements from 1,500 to 17,500 lbs. The caster’s mounting plate and inner raceways are forged steel formed from one piece, then...
- From The Fabricator
Stertil ALM project manager retires
- Feb 17, 2020
- News Release
Stertil ALM, a provider of inground lifting equipment based in Streator, Ill., has announced the retirement of David Wargo, project manager.
Wargo’s career in manufacturing has spanned more than 45 years, the last 15 with Stertil.
- From The Fabricator
TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrapper available with casters for portability
- Feb 14, 2020
- Product Release
TAB Industries LLC has developed a portable version of its TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrapping machines that can be moved without a lift truck. Featuring casters and mounting brackets, the optional portability package was developed to ease movement around warehouses, production lines, and shipping...
- From The Fabricator
Master Magnetics launches website
- Feb 12, 2020
- News Release
Master Magnetics Inc., Castle Rock, Colo., has redesigned its website at www.magnetsource.com to help visitors find the right magnets for their applications. Multiple search and filtering functions enable users to find, research, and purchase products by product name, part number, application,...
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