Frantz Manufacturing Company    Sterling, IL 61081
May 21, 2012 GenStar® ELIMINATOR 4007 w/IronGrip Adapter contains one ABEC-1 core precision bearing, with roller capacity of 270 lb, capable of spanning roller lengths through 40 in. Carbon steel adapter allows secure crimp fit roller assembly along with maximized concentricity, which also minimizes deflection and provides flexibility for various crimping pressures at tube while isolating ABEC-1 precision core bearing during crimping process.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Apr 26, 2012 Featuring slim design for applications where pallet loading takes place close to machine table, VERO-S NSR achieves pull-down forces up to 15 kN and transfers torque up to 1,600 Nm. Parts that do not transmit force are aluminum, and parts that do transmit force are hardened steel. Self-locking with form-fit clamping, module can be unlocked with pneumatic system pressure of 6 bar, without lubrified air. Opening, closing, and pallet presence are monitored via inductive proximity switches.

DuctSox    Dubuque, IA 52002
Apr 17, 2012 SkeleCore(TM) FTS allows installers to easily field-adjust textile tautness and roundness of fabric ducting. Cylindrical tensioning rings (CTRs) are attached circumferentially to fabric via sewn-in clips at inlet, end cap, and connections, and 3/4 in. diameter aluminum backbone tube can expand or contract CTRs laterally up to 5 in. Also available, SkeleCore IHS consists of factory-installed 360° metal hoops spaced 5 feet apart and attached to fabric at 4, 8, and 12-o'clock positions.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Mar 27, 2012 Available for high-speed bag palletizing or compact end-of-line case palletizing, PalletPack 460 function package consists of IRB 460 palletizing robot, Flex-Gripper EOAT, control PLC, Jokab safety PLC, PalletWare support software, user documentation, and FlexPendant graphical HMI. The 4-axis IRB 460 features 2.4 m reach and 110 kg capacity, and streamlined programming wizard does not require PLC programmers to have specific robotic experience.

Southworth Products Corp.    Portland, ME 04104 1380
Mar 16, 2012 Designed to automatically adjust height of pallets as boxes are added or removed, PalletPal 360 Air Level Loader allows operators to build or break down pallet loads with minimal bending, reaching, stretching, or walking around. Height adjustment is achieved by heavy-duty reinforced rubber air bag that maintains top layer of stacked containers at convenient height. Since all components are contained within diameter of turntable ring, palletizer allows full 360º access.

KEMPER GmbH    Vreden   Germany
Dec 15, 2011 With max payload of 3 tons, KEMPER STORATEC plate turnover device is available with loading equipment for pallet system as well as interfaces to existing storage and warehouse management systems. Operating sequence follows fully or semi-automatic process, and outsourcing/palletizing of raw material is possible at any time via process reversal. Able to accommodate automatic palletizing of laminated cores up to 3,000 x 1,500 mm, machine has max payload of 3 tons.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc. (Operating as Mentor Dynamics)    Elmira, ON N3B3P1  Canada
Nov 28, 2011 Designed to minimize worker back strain and fatigue, Destuffing Platforms offer ergonomic solution to destuffing transportation containers and trailers of unpalletized product. Systems integrate with host conveyor and have adjustable personnel platform for workers to stand on. Standard capacity is 150 lb per unit sequential loading on pivoting conveyor belt. Anti-collision sensors prevent impact damage against container side wall and prevent personnel from getting caught or driven into.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Oct 24, 2011 As plug-in robotic solution, Add-a-Pal turns new or existing Schneider case packer into case packer/palletizer. Case packer PLC is used to operate palletizer, and FANUC robot is capable of up to 30 picks/min. Able to accommodate single or multiple products, system offers custom End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) options that include vacuum, mechanical, fork, or any combination thereof. Pallet handling options include manual to fully automatic pallet exchange with pallet dispenser.

Novatec, Inc.    Baltimore, MD 21225
Sep 16, 2011 Featuring color touchscreen, Siemens-based Novatec FXS PLCs handle polymer conveying systems with up to 20 pumps and 120 stations. Base panel controls up to 5 vacuum pumps, 32 material receivers with proportioning capability, and 25 purge valves. Three-port Ethernet interface permits access from any remote PC as well as connection of additional FXS or HMI modules. Expansion is accomplished via FlexXpand FXMS modules that connect to main control via ProfiNet communications network.

Royal Products, Div. Curran Mfg. Corp.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
Aug 22, 2011 Measuring 28 in. in diameter, Econo-Rack(TM) continuously spins at 1 rpm in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. Unit features adjustable deflector that effectively moves parts towards center of turntable. Available in 3 heights to cover wide range of conveyor exit locations, Econo-Rack is suitable for Swiss-type applications.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jul 08, 2011 Bulk Bag Filling Line automatically dispenses pallets, fills bulk bags, then accumulates them for removal by forklift. Able to hold 15 pallets, dispenser has powered roller conveyor, and bulk bag filler has cantilevered fill head. Empty bags attach to 4 actuated bag strap hooks, and operation in facilitated via 7-step automated filling sequence. Fill head height adjustment accommodates range of bag sizes, and feed chute vent enables dust-free air displacement during filling.

Superior Industries Of Morris    Morris, MN 56267
May 31, 2011 Comprised of primary and secondary scrapers with common mounting point, Exterra® SFL Dual Belt Cleaner nearly eliminates material carry-back from top cover of conveyor belting after it passes over head pulley. System's tensioning system creates pressure that is set once, for life of blade, during installation. Primary scraper is made of urethane, while secondary cleaner is available in AR steel or tungsten carbide with segmented blades to withstand vibration and impact from belt splices.

Slideways, Inc.    Worcester, MA 01605
Apr 26, 2011 Heavy-duty SlideRails provide low-friction service in accumulators and combiners. Made from acetal, white beads have operating temperature of 180° suited for serving range of applications. Channels, made from 10-gauge stainless or galvanized steel, utilize 304 stainless steel pins with glass-filled nylon pin rails. Products are designed with 2 in. fastening key slots for 3/8 in. carriage bolts and are on 12 in. centers. Heights of 2 and 3 in. and lengths from 2-10 ft are available.

Columbia Machine Inc.    Vancouver, WA 98661
Apr 25, 2011 With Model LTS-C, fork truck driver can place go-to pallet onto pallet cart allowing process to complete automatically. Unit can transfer products that are packaged in cases, barrels, drums, bags, and pails from one pallet type to another, including Plastic, Chep, and GMA pallets that are commonly used in receiving and shipping applications. Transfer station helps eliminate worker injury, streamline warehouse operations, and optimize cleanliness.

Industrial Conveying (Aust) Pty Ltd    Victoria 3552  Australia
Apr 11, 2011 Custom designed and manufactured automated dock handling solutions create safe working environment for bulk loading/unloading of palletized product into shipping containers. Vehicle/container is raised to correct height for loading with powered docks, and skates are constructed to allow minimum sideways movement of load. Powered and gravity-fed dock loading systems can be coupled with options such as RFID, PLC, scanning, sensors, barcode systems, and other technologies.

Proco Machinery Inc    Mississauga, ON L5T2V5
Apr 07, 2011 Offering operational flexibility for bottle manufacturers, Multipak Palletizer Packaging System includes automatic pallet feed magazine that stores and feeds pallets onto integrated pallet conveyor. Additional features include automatic slip sheet and top frame magazines. Operating in semi- or fully automatic modes at line speeds up to 150 bottles/min, modular system can handle half or full cube pallet sizes up to 105 in. high or be configured to support trays and boxes.

KEBA AG    Troy, MI 48084
Apr 01, 2011 Integrating robots, vision systems, and conveyor belts, KeMotion Packaging Solution provides palletizing cycles of 15 packages/min and pick-and-place sequences up to 220 picks/min. KAIRO robot command set facilitates intuitive programming and integration of vision and tracking systems, while integrated, dynamic robot model provides continuous, forward-thinking movement analyses for sequences at max speed. Occurring torques always remain below allowed limit, resulting in minimum cycle times.

FleetwoodGoldcoWyard    Romeoville, IL 60446
Mar 03, 2011 Tight Pitch Live Transfer Conveyor utilizes 0.3 in. pitched chain wrapped around ¼ in. nosebar to minimize deadplates from chain-to-chain transfers, which helps to eliminate product skewing. Unit is designed to be driven off existing chain with no need for motor, and is also available as standalone conveyor. It is suited for companies that process shrink wrap packs and corrugated 4-, 6-, 8-, and 12-packs.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Feb 25, 2011 Based on FANUC articulated arm robot, iP Robotic Palletizer integrates automatic pallet lift and product collation system designed to continuously handle products at high-speeds in harsh environments. For precise product placement, lift system detects height of top layer of product and automatically indexes pallet downward as unit load is built, minimizing motion required by robot to perform palletizing. Machine is available as dual station 1-in-2-out system or single-station 1-in-1-out system.

Westfalia Technologies, Inc.    York, PA 17402
Feb 18, 2011 Occupying 10 x 15 ft footprint, Plastic Case Stack De-Palletizing System handles 3-4, 40 x 40 in. dairy pallets per minute, each with 9 stacks of empty plastic dairy cases, for max throughput rate of 180 cases/min. Modular and IP65-rated system, able to handle stacks that are palletized, unitized, or combination of both, utilizes clamp and lift technology that maintains full stack control. PLC with Ethernet connectivity and color HMI touchscreen is included.