| Tuesday September 7, 2010 |
New air sampling pumps safe for hazardous locations
Tuesday September 7, 2010 Casella USA has expanded its Apex line of personal air sampling pumps to feature two intrinsically safe versions, the Apex Standard I.S. and the Apex Pro I.S. Fully compliant to ATEX 100 (94/9/EC) and UL 913 ANSI standards, the approved versions allow ...
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Flexaust introduces new vacuum cleaner stretch hose
Tuesday September 7, 2010 Flexaust introduced a full line of lightweight, reinforced PVC high-stretch hose that can be customized for upright-, canister-, central vacuum cleaners, and related cleaning products. Flexaust Dayflex Lightweight Stretch Hose features PVC construction ...
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Accu-Sort introduces new bar code system video to cut costs
Tuesday September 7, 2010 Accu-Sort Inc . released a video case study on how its new side-by-side package detection system is projected to save a distribution center $111,000 a year by minimizing mis-shipments and manual handling of packages. The new video demonstrates Accu-Sort's ...
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Combi Packaging & QComp offer latest in robotic case packing
Tuesday September 7, 2010 Combi Packaging Systems LLC and QComp Technologies Inc. are partnering to offer the latest in robotic case packing technology. The integration of the 2 companies’ knowledge and expertise will provide customers with state of the art ...
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SICK launches low-cost array sensor
Tuesday August 31, 2010 SICK announced the launch of the WL27-3 Reflex Array photoelectric sensor for reliable leading edge detection of irregular shaped objects. Any object 12 mm or larger is detected with the Reflex Array’s 50 mm detection height, regardless of object ...
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Vertical Lift Conveyor offered by Dynamic Conveyor
Tuesday August 31, 2010 With the increasing demand for more sustainable material handling solutions, Dynamic Conveyor introduced a Vertical Lift Conveyor to the manufacturing market. The DynaCon Vertical Lift can be included with a multi-stacked DynaCon conveyor system ...
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FastPic5 Order Processing software improves productivity
Tuesday August 31, 2010 FastPic5 Order Processing (OP) software from FastPic Systems can significantly reduce inventory and improve employee productivity and system throughput in industrial material storage and retrieval operations. Order processing with FastPic5 ...
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Gateway Safety's Serpent Ventilated Safety Helmet prevents heat stress
Tuesday August 24, 2010 Gateway Safety’s Serpent Ventilated Safety Helmet can help minimize heat buildup under the shell of the helmet, while offering optimal head injury protection. Its CoolSense airflow system, along with six vents along the peak of the helmet, promotes ...
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Lista International announces new video
Tuesday August 24, 2010 Lista International Corporation announced a new video that explores Lista’s innovative drawer fabrication and discusses how it results in unparalleled performance in the industry.
The video addresses drawer construction and design, ...
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New Multipacker reduces packaging waste and improves flexibility
Tuesday August 24, 2010 Newly introduced equipment, including StandardKnapp’s Tritium Multipacker, with the innovative RoboWand programmable path wrapping section, meets packagers’ need for versatility, ease of changeover, and finished product quality.
To ...
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Dematic introduces Alert Monitoring Service
Tuesday August 24, 2010 Dematic introduced a new support capability for users of automated material handling systems called Alert Monitoring Service . The Alert Monitoring Service provides a constant view of a user’s material handling system. It monitors ...
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Voxware releases version 4.0 of popular Voxware 3 software product
Tuesday August 17, 2010 Voxware Inc. announced that version 4.0 of its Voxware 3 product is now available.
Version 4.0 of Voxware 3 includes a significant expansion of the Enterprise Voice Manager, which is part of the Voxware Adaptive Voice Framework. The enhancements ...
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SCRUBS Safety Lens Wipes eliminate 2-Step “spray & dry” cleaning process
Tuesday August 17, 2010 ITW Dymon , manufacturer of SCRUBS Brand Pre-Moistened Wipes, offers SCRUBS Safety Lens Wipes to effectively clean eye and face protection products in 1 easy step. The ready-to-use Wipes eliminate worker lining up at cleaning stations to use separate ...
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KardexRemstar carousel & vertical lift module systems help industrial material organizations meet green goals
Tuesday August 17, 2010 Automated storage and retrieval systems from KardexRemstar can help industrial material companies build sustainable green buildings or redesign existing buildings to meet green standards. KardexRemstar carousels, Shuttle Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), ...
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Herkules Custom Double Stacked Lift with Riser provides proper ergonomics
Tuesday August 17, 2010 Herkules Equipment Corporation’s Double Stacked Pneumatic Scissor Lift Table with Riser is for raising material up to workers who must assemble products while positioned on elevated platforms. This specific customized lift system raises ...
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New Circular Wire Rope Isolators From AAC Feature a low Profile for Compact Military and Industrial Applications
Tuesday August 10, 2010 A new Series of 18 compact, low profile circular wire rope isolators from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) feature multiaxial shock and vibration protection, corrosion-resistance, maintenance-free operation. These mounts are featured at the ...
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StarLite FOAM Safety Eyewear protects in sweltering work environments
Tuesday August 10, 2010 The newest member of Gateway Safety’s popular StarLite family of eye protection, StarLite FOAM is an answer to the need for a safety spectacle with some safety goggle features. StarLite FOAM has a soft foam edge that blocks dirt and debris and ...
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Portable floor scale provides drum-weighing solutions
Tuesday August 10, 2010 Alliance Scale, Inc. now provides a portable floor scale with a battery-operated weigh indicator and folding ramp that makes easy work of weighing drums containing chemicals, paints, and powders. The DeckHand Portable Floor Scale from Alliance is ...
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High temp hose fills need for applications up to 325 degrees
Tuesday August 10, 2010 FLEXAUST introduces an all-purpose, lightweight fabric-reinforced hose that is designed for automotive and industrial air movement, ventilation, and fume control applications up to 325° F. The Flexaust Heat-Flex CW-325 Hose is a single-ply ...
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Vaccuum transfer tubes design won’t clog
Monday August 9, 2010 A line of simple to operate and highly reliable Venturi vacuum transfer tubes that have no moving parts, cannot overheat, and feature a straight-through interior for conveying powders, pellets, wood chips, and non-caustic fumes is available from Anver ...
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Yale Materials Handling Corporation raises dependability standard
Tuesday August 3, 2010 Yale Materials Handling Corporation improved its Veracitor VX truck series with a choice of engine options designed to deliver maximum performance with low fuel consumption, minimal noise and reduced maintenance and operating costs. The series also ...
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Raymond introduces new counterbalanced lift trucks
Tuesday August 3, 2010 When working in tough dock environments and traveling over uneven floors, operators of stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks rely on comfort, a clear line of sight and maneuverability from their trucks to achieve maximum performance and efficiency throughout ...
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Colson rolls out Dolly Caster
Tuesday August 3, 2010 Colson Caster Corporation has added a new, low-cost Dolly Caster to its current line-up of more than 35,000 different caster models. Available immediately, Colson’s new Dolly Caster is offered with special price breaks for multiple-box quantities. ...
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SICK Launches CLV500 mini line of bar code scanners
Monday August 2, 2010 SICK announced the launch of its miniature line of bar code scanners. Barely larger than a USB plug, they can easily be installed where space is extremely limited. The CLV500 Series is also easy to configure via its online tool and configuration bar ...
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Vacuum Pipe Lifter handles from top without hooks
Tuesday July 27, 2010 Anver Corporation introduced a new, compact below-the-hook vacuum lifter that can be outfitted with interchangeable pad attachments to match specific pipe diameters. The Anver VPFL Series Vacuum Lifter for pipe handling is a below-the-hook unit that ...
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Magnetek introduces MagnePulse Digital Magnet Control
Tuesday July 27, 2010 Magnetek Inc. announced the introduction of its new MagnePulse Digital Magnet Control (DMC) for the improved operation of DC industrial lifting magnets. MagnePulse DMC is a microprocessor based, solid-state, DC-to-DC magnet control package built on ...
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Standard-Knapp introduces Pakmore for high-speed packing
Tuesday July 27, 2010 Standard-Knapp announced the PakMore continuous motion case packer for faster and smoother packaging of bottles in a variety of industries, including soft drink, beer, wine, food, and household products. The unique positive, continuous operation of ...
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Konecranes provides versatile lifting solution for industrial crane use
Tuesday July 20, 2010 Konecranes introduced the XM Light Crane System, a versatile lifting solution designed to maximize overall productivity in workstations and on production lines with lifting needs up to 2 tons. As part of its global solution and service offering, Konecranes ...
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Custom plastic shaft collars meet processing requirements
Tuesday July 20, 2010 Custom shaft collars machined from various thermoplastics to match process applications requiring chemical resistance and frequent wash-downs are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp . Stafford Plastic Clamp-Type Shaft Collars are offered in ...
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Gateway introduces stylish new safety eyewear
Tuesday July 20, 2010 Gateway Safety introduced Varsity , a new eye-protection solution with a unique “V-shaped” temple design and sporty wraparound lens. Ideal for indoor or outdoor workers, Varsity’s soft, adjustable nosepiece provides a custom fit ...
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Toyota 8-Series Lift Truck modified by MIT researchers to perform unmanned robotic pallet manipulation
Tuesday July 20, 2010 Routine use of robotic lift trucks is not far off, according to Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. Inc. (TMHU). Innovative lift truck applications involving unmanned operation are being increasingly explored for high-risk work environments such as those ...
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Cognex Dataman 100 offers new enhancements
Tuesday July 13, 2010 Cognex Corporation announced enhancements to its DataMan 100 2D Data Matrix code quality verifier. The DataMan 100 Verifier was redesigned for faster setup and easier operation with a new lighting assembly, adjustable 30 and 45 degree angle lighting, ...
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Felling Trailers introduces new hydraulic detach model line
Tuesday July 13, 2010 Felling Trailers unveiled its hydraulic detach gooseneck line late this spring, with the X-FORCE XF-110-3 HDG-L (55 ton capacity). Three years in the making, this model line was devised from a compilation of the best features and design elements from ...
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ARPAC features the XLR8 side seal horizontal shrink wrapper at Pack Expo 2010
Tuesday July 13, 2010 ARPAC , a leading manufacturer of shrink wrapping machinery, will feature the XLR8 servo-driven side seal horizontal shrink wrapper at the Pack Expo 2010 Show , Booth # S-400. The XLR8 is capable of wrapping up to 100 packages per ...
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Colson offers instant design sample with 3D printing capabilities
Tuesday July 13, 2010 Colson Caster Corporation has implemented a unique 3D printing component in its manufacturing process that allows for almost immediate preliminary testing and engineering of a physical product sample. This capability enables the matching of form, ...
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Wastequip enhances Compactor Control System
Tuesday July 6, 2010 Wastequip introduced an Automatic Maintenance Scheduler (AMS) feature for its Guardian Control System for waste compactors, creating opportunities for extended unit life and greater operational efficiency. Wastequip’s Guardian Control System ...
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EOAT vacuum systems provide millisecond attach-and-release
Tuesday July 6, 2010 A line of micro-miniature venturi vacuum pumps, suspensions, and vacuum cups for fast attach-and-release EOAT (end-of-arm-tooling) in automation systems is now available from Anver Corporation . Anver JV Series Venturi Vacuum Pumps, Suspensions, and ...
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New 4-Wheel Steer LoBoy roller deck carts
Tuesday July 6, 2010 Kinetic Technologies Inc . introduces the TrakSteer 4-wheel steer industrial quality LoBoy roller deck cart for towing up to 2,000 lb loads. The 4-wheel steering improves tracking of carts in long trains, helpful for cornering or maneuvering in ...
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New Elliptic Leaf Spring Antivibration Mounts From AAC Are NATO-Approved Naval "X" Mounts for military applications
Tuesday July 6, 2010 A new series of 17 elliptic leaf spring antivibration mounts from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) are impervious to corrosion and will operate efficiently under a wide range of temperatures, making the units well suited for shipboard or mobile ...
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Wildeck introduces new Laddergard safety swing gates
Tuesday June 29, 2010 Continuing its rapid expansion in the area of plant and facility safety products, Wildeck Inc. added 2 Laddergard safety swing gates that protect personnel at potentially dangerous openings, including: loading dock ladders; mezzanine or work platform ...
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Mounting shaft collars provide unlimited design flexibility
Tuesday June 29, 2010 A new line of heavy-duty steel collars that are slotted to accept flat plate or screws for attachment to pipe and various flat surfaces was introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp . Stafford Heavy-Duty Mounting Collars feature wider bodies than conventional ...
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Compact portable scale has stainless steel weighing platform
Tuesday June 29, 2010 A compact and fully portable bench top scale that is ideal for general purpose applications in the factory, field, and laboratory was introduced by Alliance Scales Inc. The Alliance/OHAUS CS Compact Scale is lightweight, “AA” battery powered ...
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Standard-Knapp introduces PikMore continuous motion Uncaser
Tuesday June 29, 2010 Standard-Knapp introduces the PikMore Uncaser, a continuous motion machine ideal for the wine and beverage industries. A sister machine to Standard-Knapp’s PakMore case packer, the PikMore works in reverse to remove empty glass bottles ...
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NVision Scanners provide crucial evidence
Tuesday June 22, 2010 Materials Analysis Inc. has used NVision's non-contact MAXOS measurement system and HandHeld Scanner to provide critical assistance in a number of recent product liability cases. The HandHeld scanner is a portable device that is capable of capturing ...
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MPI builds world’s longest Beltless Magnetic Conveyor
Tuesday June 22, 2010 Magnetic Products Inc. (MPI) announced that it shipped what the company believes is the world’s longest Beltless Magnetic Conveyor to the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO, operated by Alliant Techsystems (ATK). MPI is a ...
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Max-Tilt Upender line expanded
Tuesday June 22, 2010 Lift Products expanded their Max Tilt Upender specifications, both in capacity and size. They are now available with capacities of 2,000 to 10,000 lbs, with platform sizes up to 14’. Perfect for coil and roll upending, the Max-Tilt Upenders ...
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Thermoplastic rubber hose for light materials handling and ventilation
Tuesday June 22, 2010 Flexaust introduced a lightweight thermoplastic rubber hose that is reinforced with an external polypropylene helix and features a smooth interior for a wide range of light duty applications. Flexaust DAYFLEX FTE-T Thermoplastic Rubber Hose is reinforced ...
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New Densco Handheld Barcode Terminal features Windows Mobile
Tuesday June 15, 2010 Densco ADC announced the latest version of its BHT-700 Series of 1-D and 2-D wireless handheld barcode terminals. The new BHT-710BWB-WM model 1-D barcode scanner terminal is a robust mobile computer that features the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, ...
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Wastequip builds electronic monitoring devices into waste collection units
Tuesday June 15, 2010 Waste collection is becoming increasingly high tech thanks to radio frequency identification devices (RFID) that Wastequip is building into its Toter residential and commercial waste collection units. The RFID technology tracks containers and integrates ...
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Protective masking film prevents damage to fragile products
Tuesday June 15, 2010 Products damaged along the supply chain cost manufacturers hundreds of millions of dollars annually. To help manufacturers reduce these damaged products, Pres-On introduced its new PBCMF-1.5, an optically clear masking film that adheres to fragile ...
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