Columbia Okura LLC    Vancouver, WA 98661
Oct 08, 2003 Robotic palletizing system allows manufacturers to stack loose-filled bags in overlapping patterns to enhance load stability while maintaining little or no product overhang on pallet. Using uniquely designed end effector, system can shift product to end of bag to allow opposite, floppy end to be overlapped during stacking, which prevents loads from crowning in center. Unit enables palletized loads of bagged product to be double and triple stacked.

Pentalift Equipment Corp.    Buffalo, NY 14240 1510
Oct 08, 2003 Lift is capable of hoisting loads of up to 6,000 lbs in high-ceiling (up to 21 ft) warehouse storage applications. Unit has 48 x 96 in. platform, and table utilizes guide rollers that run within vertical channels from lower floor level to warehouse ceiling for stability. Pivot points incorporate chrome pins with lubricated-for-life, maintenance-free bearings. Also included are full-width leg hinge pins and Pentaflow hydraulic cylinder.

Klein Tools, Inc.    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Oct 08, 2003 PowerLine(TM) Series Tape Measure Pouch holds most 35 ft tape measures, fasteners, nails, or wire nuts. Two inside elastic loops fit screwdrivers, pencils, markers, or other necessary items for job site. Pouch is made of double-layered 1,000 denier Cordura® Plus with double nylon-stitched seams. Tunnel loop allows it to be positioned anywhere along belt.

Lincoln Electric Company, Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Oct 07, 2003 Digitally-controlled Power Feedâ„¢ 10R, part of modular, multi-process welding system, mounts to robot arm or can be used for hard automation. Four drive roll wire feeder operates on 40 Vdc input power, and features split wire guide that aligns and supports wire through feeding system. Brass-to-brass connections allow optimum connectivity between feeder and gun. Unit is capable of MIG, pulsed MIG, Surface Tension Transfer®, and flux-cored processes.

PIAB Vacuum Products    Hingham, MA 02043
Oct 07, 2003 C-Series vacuum conveyors offer fluidization feature, which creates consistent flow of product in feed source and discharge from vacuum receiver. Suited for conveying non-free flowing materials, fluidization feature allows for compressed air to pass through porous material. This creates cushion or film that reduces friction between material and base. Fluidization feature also allows Nitrogen to be introduced into vacuum receiver through product without custom modifications.

PIAB Vacuum Products    Hingham, MA 02043
Oct 07, 2003 Powered by pneumatically driven vacuum pumps, C-Series conveyors are made of stainless steel AISI 316L. Filter design traps particles down to 0.3 microns and can be equipped with HEPA filter. Able to transport powders and granules at rates to 10–15 tons/hr in manufacturing or processing environments, products are suited for packaging applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. Conveyors are available in 21, 33, and 56 cm diameters.

Genie, a Terex Company    Redmond, WA 98052
Oct 07, 2003 Model S(TM)-40 and S(TM)-45 booms incorporate Hall Effect fully proportional joystick control that can be programmed via laptop computer or PDA. Parameter adjustments can be made without tools or opening control box. Model S-40 has 46 ft vertical reach and 31 ft 8 in. horizontal reach. Model S-45, with articulating jib boom, has 51 ft. vertical reach and 36 ft 8 in. horizontal reach. Both booms have 500 lb lift capacity.

Innovative Fluid Handling Systems    Rock Falls, IL 61071
Oct 06, 2003 Storage and Dispensing System provides alternative to 55-gal drums for handling oil, lubricants, and fluids. It offers clean product transfer with no drum tipping, replacement of drum pumps, or waste. System accommodates eight 65-gal containers for total capacity of 520 gal. Sight gauges eliminate danger of running out of product, while drip pans contain spills. Self-closing faucets and timer shut-off require minimal operator supervision.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Oct 03, 2003 Available in carbon steel or stainless steel, automated bulk bag discharger is equipped with activated surge bin and flexible screw conveyor that allow continuous loss-of-weight discharging directly from bulk bags. During bag changes, system software switches to volumetric mode for uninterrupted operation. Bag-to-surge-bin interface consists of Spout-Lockâ„¢ clamp ring positioned atop pneumatically actuated telescoping tube.

Revvo Caster Co., Inc., The    West Seneca, NY 14224
Oct 03, 2003 Flexello UTP Series twin-wheel caster is suited for use on equipment requiring periodic rolling and level, stationary positioning. Adjustable stem and foot provide leveling that is concentric with caster spindle. Body is constructed of high-impact nylon, and stem is made of carbon steel. Series has load capacity of 330 lbs and 2 5/8 in. dia wheels. Features include ball raceway bearing, swivel radius of 2 1/8 in., and tread width of 11/16 in.

Lift Products, Inc.    Elm Grove, WI 53122 0349
Oct 03, 2003 Available in manual or electric versions, TILT and LIFT combines portable tilter with vertical travel functionality to precisely position workloads. With independent control of each function, operator can tilt load at correct angle and raise load up or down to create most comfortable ergonomic position. Workload is accessible without need for bending, reaching, stooping, or stretching. Unit is equipped with casters and can be moved throughout plant.

Vibra Screw, Inc.    Totowa, NJ 07511
Oct 02, 2003 Suited for dry material, Mini Feeders are offered with screws sizes to 1½ in. and hoppers to 1 ft³ to accommodate materials requiring more retention and conditioning time for proper control. Products offer feed rates of up to 8.8 ft³/hr and feature modular design, which allows flexibility to upgrade feeder to adapt to change in materials or material characteristics.

ID Technology Corp.    Fort Worth, TX 76106
Oct 02, 2003 Tilt Mechanism allows for angle adjustment of U-arm mounted on column of T-Base Stand in any 360° position. Each coarse position permits ±10° fine-tuning of machine. Precision tilt locks machine into fixed position for accurate label placement onto products. Tilt mechanism helps keep label and product parallel when item is being labeled on incline conveyor.

Vibra Screw, Inc.    Totowa, NJ 07511
Oct 02, 2003 Continuous duty system simplifies wetting and metering of sorbents in water treatment systems. It includes bulk bag unloader, volumetric screw feeder, eductor, and cone wetting unit for use when sorbent is required to absorb pollutants. Activated carbon system accepts bulk bags as large as 4,000 lbs and feeds hard-to-handle powders with ±0.5–2% accuracy. Capacities range as low as 1 lb/hr, and unit requires only water hookup and 110 Vac power to operate.

Fenner Drives    Manheim, PA 17545
Oct 01, 2003 T-Maxâ„¢ RT4000 is suited to high speed or heavily loaded belt and chain applications. Tension and drive vibration dampening are provided by alloy steel torsional wrapped spring, which is easily reversed to optimize positioning. Stamped steel arm is offset to direct idler load over supporting bearings, eliminating effects of overhung load. T-Max RT4000 features die-cast aluminum housing and base and is installed with single mounting bolt.

Handling Specialty, Inc.    Niagara Falls, NY 14304 0279
Sep 30, 2003 Custom tow-veyor carts move horizontally as well as vertically to meet ergonomic and assembly needs. Products feature 2 electro-mechanical lifts with 2,500 lb capacity each; front lift hoists front axle and engine assembly while back lift inserts rear axle. Screw-actuated lifts are powered by non-contact power distribution system. Lift system engages when all 4 operators simultaneously depress foot controls.

Hevi-Haul International, Ltd.    Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Sep 29, 2003 Built with welded steel construction, products reduce repetitive stress disorders by helping workers unload pallets, boxes, crates, or baskets. Available with capacities from 500–30,000 lbs, lifts can be made to match existing space restrictions, and deck can be modified to accept roller conveyor or ball transfer tops. Units can be stopped in any position and raised or lowered via foot switch, hand-held pendant, or other control.

ID Technology Corp.    Fort Worth, TX 76106
Sep 29, 2003 Model 250 Printer Applicator is able to label boxes from 1–40+ in. in height. System receives data from height detection system positioned upstream, and relays case height to indexer. High-speed application can be accomplished using electric tamp assembly, which achieves throughput of 20 cases/min at approximately 150 fpm. Carton throughput may increase up to 45 cases/min when successive cartons are at or near max height.

Lee Industries, Inc.    Philipsburg, PA 16866
Sep 29, 2003 Incline Double-Motion Scrape-Surface Agitators, suited for gentle blending to high-viscosity processing, are custom-designed to meet processing requirements. Features include internal pressure/vacuum rating and trunnion tilt or piggyback motors. Products are offered in sizes from pilot lab to 1,000 gal production units. Applications include low-viscosity soups and sauces with particulates to heavy-duty ground beef, refried beans, and bacon bits.

Carman Industries Inc.    Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Sep 26, 2003 Vibrating Glass Quenching Conveyor features replaceable, abrasion-resistant, chrome-carbide conveying/quenching trough. Quench pool is maintained by integral inclined ramp and drain system. Conveyor includes rubber drive springs and piston drive with double-row bearings, single-point lubrication system, and drip shield for bearing protection. It is 24 in. wide x 31 ft long with corrosion-resistant epoxy paint system.