PIAB Vacuum Products    Hingham, MA 02043
Jan 20, 2003 C-Series Conveyors are powered by pneumatically driven vacuum pumps, and safely transport 5–6 tons/hr of powders and granules in processing or manufacturing environments. Filter design can trap particles down to 0.3 microns and can be equipped with HEPA filter. Sizes include diameters of 21, 33, and 56 cm. Made of AISI 316L stainless steel, conveyors are suitable for pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc.    Plymouth, MI 48170-0965
Jan 17, 2003 Model 2200-1021 incorporates No-Drip® internal design with immediate shut-off action to insure that material will not drip from valve outlet in off mode. It has stainless steel wetted parts with hardened components and wear-resistant seals. Handle is adaptable to both vertical and horizontal applications. Valve accepts fluid pressures up to 6,000 psi, and is suitable for dispensing silicones, mastics, and single-component materials.

Control Co.    Houston, TX 77258 8307
Jan 17, 2003 Electrode Holder includes 21 in. metal arm, 8 in. diameter metal base, and probe holder. Fingertip control raises, lowers, and pivots holder 360 degrees. Arm articulates at 3 points, so electrode always remains vertical. Unit accepts any standard glass, reference, combination, or other electrode; conductivity probe; or temperature probe. Weighted die-cast metal base and spring counterbalance permit fluid movement.

SK Daifuku    Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Jan 17, 2003 Model MSS III can operate on its own for single self-contained warehouse or can be grouped with other MSS IIIs for larger systems. Automated storage and retrieval system can move up to 300 cases/hr. Additional offerings include use of Side Clamp Method and group/in-order retrieval by pre-pull system. Machine does not require picking lists, allowing use of both hands for operation. Picking functions are accomplished with digital displays.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jan 16, 2003 Bulk Bag Filler offers pneumatically retractable bag hooks, inflatable connector to seal bag inlet spout, and feed-chute vent for dust-free air displacement during filling. Fill-head height adjustment accommodates popular bag sizes. Unit can be mounted on load cells to measure weight gain of entire bulk bag filler, or arranged with weigh hoppers suspended above for higher filling rates through simultaneous recharging of hopper and replacement of bag.

Conveyor Technologies Ltd.    Milford, OH 45150
Jan 16, 2003 Adjustable, 2-axis side rails, for low-profile conveyors, allow pre-setting of 2 different positions for rapid changeover times. They include lane dividers and overhead hold-downs. UHMW-guided cross block controls height and horizontal position of ½ in. diameter steel bar, to which side rail is mounted. Guided and clamped cross-block mount eliminates misalignment and binding. All side rails have UHMW liners to protect parts and reduce side drag.

Convertech    Wharton, NJ 07885 1800
Jan 16, 2003 Hand Crank Mechanical Shafts, available in diameters of 70 mm and larger, are designed specifically for narrow-web applications. Products are suited for light loads and provide moderate torque.

Linden EMB    Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Jan 15, 2003 Suited for polyurethane processing, mix heads include counter to help identify at what point (number of shots) mix-head performance is impaired by abrasion. Counter displays exact number of times the mix head cycles to allow users to map out trends and historical data, aiding in gauging preventive maintenance.

Blaser Swiss Lube Inc.    Goshen, NY 10924
Jan 15, 2003 Jetmix® utilizes mixing-zone design, which creates strong shock waves of water vapor to break down coolant concentrate into highly homogenous emulsion of submicron size oil droplets. Resulting machining fluid provides stability, tramp oil rejection, and cutting-zone lubricity. Mixer is drum or wall mounted and connects to any tap water outlet providing 20–90 psi.

Beta Max Hoists, Inc.    Melbourne, FL 32902
Jan 15, 2003 Max Climber 5700(TM) Mast Climbing Work Platform offers double tower system with lifting capacity up to 5700 lb. Maximum platform length is 70 ft and maximum working height is 265 ft. Base unit is powered by two 1.5 KW motors and operates on 230 V/3-phase power. Platform requires no forklift or crane for installation. System travels at 35 fpm and must be tied in at 20 ft intervals. It is suited for painting, tuckpointing, siding, glazing, and light restoration.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jan 15, 2003 Bulk Bag Dischargers eliminate dust during untying, discharging, collapse, retying and removal of bulk bags. Series BFC features cantilevered I-beam with electric hoist and trolley. Series BFF has top-mounted receiving cups and removable bag-lifting frames for forklift loading. Bag-to-conveyor interface provides dust-tight connection between bag spout and hopper and allows volumetric or gravimetric metering into positive- or negative-pressure pneumatic conveyor lines.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jan 15, 2003 Self-contained, gain-in-weight system receives bulk ingredients from multiple upstream sources, and weigh-batches, blends, and discharges material into surge hopper for conveying or discharging into process equipment or storage vessels. Controller with touch screen displays images of system components in operation, indicating material fill levels of weigh hopper, blender and surge hopper, as well as upstream and downstream vessels, in real time.

PHD, Inc.    Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Jan 15, 2003 Series GRS Grippers feature angled cam drive mechanism, precision ground and hardened jaws, hardcoated bearing surfaces, and internal jaw seals. Spring assist provides part retention upon loss of air pressure. Units are double acting for both internal and external gripping applications. Five sizes are available with 2 jaw travels per size. Jaw position interfacing with electronic system controls can be monitored through optional inductive proximity switches.

Anthro Corp.    Tualatin, OR 97062 8591
Jan 15, 2003 Hanging Rack accessory screws into bottom of shelf and puts Rack equipment within reach on workstation. Available in 1, 3, and 9 unit sizes, and made of 11 gauge steel, assembly holds up to 100 lb. Height of 1 Unit Rack is 1.75 in., 3 Unit Rack is 5.25 in., and 9 Unit Rack is 18.25 in., all with width of 22 in. Two Hanging Racks can be used to securely hold extra long rack equipment.

Southworth Products Corp.    Portland, ME 04104 1380
Jan 14, 2003 Container Transporter/Rotator transports containers from staging area to work cell and back again. While in work cell, unit raises 1,500 lb load up to 35 in. and rotates it, with side-tilting forks, up to 90° in either direction. Lift and tilt are controlled independently. Product permits workers to walk into containers to access parts without bending, reaching, or stretching. Model CTR-15-ME offers manual drive and powered lift. Model CTR-15-EE has powered drive and lift.

SK Daifuku    Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Jan 13, 2003 Piece-Picking System features high-speed box buffer, which handles up to 300 cases/hr, automatically replenishing flow rack. Piece Sorter has multiple chutes that can each handle many small orders or single large one. Order consolidation station allows accurate configuration of many small orders to multiple customer locations. Warehouse Rx® WMS controls system and uses operational data to allow assignment of resources where most needed.

Rose Plastic USA, L.P.    California, PA 15419 0698
Jan 10, 2003 UniBoxes provide protective packaging in square and rectangular configurations. Available in various sizes, they are suitable for use with tools, office and school supplies, craft materials, and promotional items. Boxes are stackable, reclosable, and reusable. Offered with hanging loops for display purposes, products can also be silk-screened. They are available transparent and in various opaque colors.

Unex Manufacturing, Inc.    Jackson, NJ 08527
Jan 10, 2003 Add-On Pick Tray option for Span-Track models converts existing rack into split case picking system, and eliminates need for additional pallet rack or reworking components. Galvanized steel tray is 15 in. deep and sits on 30° pitch, which tips box toward picker, improving view and accessibility. Full width label holder provides product identification. Tray can be added to any pallet rack with carton flow and integrates with pick-to-light systems.

Advance Lifts, Inc.    St. Charles, IL 60174
Jan 10, 2003 Designed for use with powered pallet jacks and straddle stackers, 6200 models have 6 in. lowered height, 8,000 lb capacity, and 6 x 10 ft platform. Offered for all types of mobile material handling equipment, 6300 models have 8 in. lowered height, 12,000 lb capacity, and 6 x 12 ft platform. Both surface mount dock lift types have 60 in. raised height, and are equipped with approach ramps, 18 x 66 in. hinged bridges, and 5 hp power units that provide 10 fpm speed.

Dispensing Technologies International Corp.    Clinton, MA 01510-2412
Jan 10, 2003 Portable, cordless, hand-held EZ-mix®HI consists of motorized hand gun with light-touch trigger and Drip-Freeâ„¢ design that minimizes oozing from mix-tip after releasing trigger. Able to dispense materials with viscosity over 1 million cps in under 1 min, rechargeable, battery-powered tool eliminates repetitive squeezing. Dispenser, constructed of ABS plastic, has hardened-steel drive mechanism and variable-speed motor control. DC motor produces up to 200 lb of force.