Feige Filling Technology USA, L.P.    Houston, TX 77017
Jan 21, 2003 Rapid Filler features computerized flow control capability and modular design. It dispenses liquids, pastes, and other products into pails and drums weighing up to 66 lb at 2,000 pails per hour. Onboard weighing system, controlled by PC, synchronizes filling process and flow rate, and ensures filling accuracy and compliance with weights-and-measures regulations. System is suitable for plug-and-fill operations and can be moved via forklift.

Sloan Valve Co.    Franklin Park, IL 60131
Jan 21, 2003 Optima® dispensers with automatic sensor operation are available in 2 models: hardwire transformer model ESD-200 for plug-in installations and battery-powered model ESD-250 for 1-trade installations and retrofits. Both models are supplied with 800 ml soap cartridge that can be installed and refilled. Operation starts when user's hands reflect beam into sensor-receiver, activating pump that allows 1 pre-measured soap application to flow from spout.

ConProTec Inc.    Salem, NH 03079 2060
Jan 20, 2003 MIXPAC S-50 system for 2-component adhesive dispensing works with manually operated dispensers, as well as with battery-powered EZ-mix®HI hand-held dispensing unit. When used together, users obtain higher flow rate and dispense thicker materials safely. System accommodates volumetric ratios of 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 10:1, and 3:2.

Southern California Packaging Equipment Inc.    Walnut, CA 91789
Jan 20, 2003 Model ST400 semi-automatic, rotary label applicator labels variety of round vial-sized products. Once product is detected, rotor automatically removes it from feed chute, labels and ejects it. Applicator includes direct drive DC stepper motor, powered rewind, 4.5 in. web width, and 12 in. diameter label roll capacity. Under microprocessor control, label placement is accurate to ±1/32 in. Wrap and tamp versions are available, each with 50 memory presets.

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.