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Expandable Spreader Beams are used with lift magnets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:41 -0500

ExBeam products are available in Ex 10 model, which expands from 2-6 ft and has lifting capacity of 2,200 lb. It can be used with 2 Neo-250 or 2 Neo-500 lift magnets. Offering lifting capacity of 8,000 lb, Ex 12 expands from 3-6 ft and is used with 2 Neo-1000 or 2 Neo-2000 lift magnets. On each, lifting lug that supports magnets is manually adjustable and devices, designed for lifting steel, can also be used with logs or paper rolls when used with slings/chains.

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Skid Steer Tine Grapple features universal attaching system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:33:38 -0500

Designed for use on skid steers and tractor front loaders with universal attaching system, ETG Series may be used for raking, piling, and loading brush as well as other materials while leaving dirt behind. Models include 5 and 6 ft versions with 7 and 8 tines, respectively. Upper grapple provides clamping force to hold material securely, while low-profile design promotes forward visibility for optimal control in close quarters.

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Vacuum Lifter is designed for pick-and-place applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:26:52 -0500

Available with air- or electric-powered vacuum generators, VPF-57 custom vacuum lifter features multiple double spring-loaded suspensions with soft rubber accordion style vacuum cups for handling sheets of foils and films down to 26 Ga, and glass. It has fully adjustable cross arms with shut-off valves and can also include remote controls for manual sheet handling. Equipped with integrated vacuum guard system, lifter has audio-visual safety alarms and includes parking stands.

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Lift Hook handles suspended loads up to 10,000 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:31:48 -0500

Designed to utilize full capacity of forklift, Universal-fit Lift Hook Model 1370 has fork pockets that accept 7 in. wide x 2¾ in. thick forks. Fork pockets are spread to 34 in. on center, while hook point is located at standard 24 in. load center. Lift Hook is secured to carriage with attached high strength safety chain and grab hook, ensuring it will not slide off forks when load is being raised. Heavy duty 10K swivel hook with keeper and screw pin anchor shackle are included.

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Parallel Grip and Rotate Modules offer 350 N of grip force.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:29:49 -0500

With up to 4 mm stroke/jaw, and 0.5 Nm of torque for rotation, DGP404 Series of parallel grip and rotate modules are designed for high-load automation applications that require parts to be sorted and rotated 90 or 180°. Separate pneumatic connections for grip and rotate cylinders allow grip function to operate independently from rotate function. Offered in 6 different models for inside and outside gripping, each unit has magnetic position sensor slots built into housing.

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High Capacity Lifting Beams meet current ASME standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:54 -0500

Model 20HC High Capacity Lifting Beams are available in 9 models with 10, 15, or 20 ft spreads and capacities of 50, 65, or 80 tons. They come standard with 2 additional spreads on 12 in. increments, lifting shackles, built in stands, and pin bail.

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Vacuum Lifter handles small off-center loads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:29:13 -0500

Custom-designed to match user requirements, VM-Series below-the-hook lifter features offset construction and is counterbalanced for use with off-center loads. Unit grips load from side and rotates full 360°. Suited for handling loads up to 550 lb, vacuum lifter includes 2-speed chain hoist and all controls are on handle. Lifter requires 29 in. of headroom, produces 27 in. Hg vacuum holding power, and incorporates overload and power loss protection.

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Electric Chain Hoists come with cylinder control option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:30:29 -0500

Available on capacities of 1/8 and ¼ Ton in single speed and on under-cover variable frequency drive dual speed models, ergonomically designed cylinder control allows operator to control hoist direction by moving cylinder's in-line handgrip with one hand while positioning load with other hand. Hoists also feature low-headroom upper and lower limit switches, nickel-plated load chain, 6-pocket load sheave, and count hour meter, which records lowering starts and hoist on time.

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Vacuum Tilters are powered by compressed air or electric.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:09:52 -0500

Featuring front handlebar equipped with safety attach-and-release lock, Anver ET-AT Series, below-the-hook vacuum tilters are designed for handling horizontal to vertical sheet or plate from 5 x 10 ft to 8 x 10 ft. Available with 4 or 8 vacuum pads, these modular units are offered in 500-, 1,000-, or 2,000 lb capacities. Other features included are pump filter, check valve, battery powered audio-visual vacuum loss sensor, and fully adjustable cross arms and vacuum pads.

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Fork Lift Truck enables operator to sit or stand.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:28:26 -0500

Raymond® Model 7600 Reach-Fork® features ergonomic seat that flips up and out of way for operator use in standing position. It includes 2 separate deadman pedals, 1 for seated use and 1 for standing operation. Steering column is also adjustable and open view mast has no center cylinder, optimizing visibility. Available in 4,500 lb capacity, truck lifts up to 37 ft, with 18.25 and 21.25 in. battery compartments offered. Raymond Deep-Reach® configurations offer 3,200 lb capacity.

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Vacuum Lifter handles large, heavy, porous materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:36:56 -0500

Designed to handle porous blocks and construction materials weighing up to 4,000 lb, VPE-1 below-the-hook, self-contained vacuum lifter is constructed with all-welded steel frame. It incorporates electric vacuum power station, oversize vacuum pump with foam sealed-ring suction pad, remote pendant, and ergonomic handle. Parking stands protect foam sealing ring suction pad when not in use, and safety features include VacGuard(TM) control system with vacuum reservoir and leakage alarms.

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Below-the-Hook Vacuum Lifter has side grip suction pads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:40:36 -0500

Featuring vacuum gauges for each side grip vacuum pad, VPF-57 Side Grip Vacuum Lifter has articulating handle with fingertip controls and spring-loaded check valves to prevent unintentional release of load. It also features 10 ft beam with adjustable arms that are equipped with suction pads for lifting appliances. Lifter is available with air-, electric- or battery-powered vacuum generators and round or rectangular suction pads.

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Lift Adapter enables horizontal and vertical lifting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:16:26 -0500

Combined with PowerLift(TM) magnets, Vertical Lift Adapter lifts ferrous metal sheets, plates, and rounds from horizontal to vertical orientation or vice versa. Unit requires no electricity and allows operator to lift loads up to 4 ft wide. Featuring built-in forklift brackets, adapter is suited for loading steel plate into vertical storage racks and for lifting plate steel from vertical storage racks to machining centers or cutting tables.

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Vacuum Handling System is configurable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:37:01 -0500

With ability to handle weights to 614 lb/ft², modular vacuum handling system line of robotic end-of-arm tooling features independent and auto-regulated valve system. Multiple heads configured in series require only one turbine per head, and each gripper has one valve that is auto-regulated to open and close. Gripping power remains constant for grippers.

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Vacuum Tube Lifter handles cheese and heavy foodstuff.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:44:47 -0500

Featuring adjustable pickup head with food-grade silicone sealing rings, Anver VT-Series Vacuum Tube Lifter is suited for stacking and unstacking items without manual lifting and excessive bending. It is equipped with flexible handlebar with integrated controls, 24 in. cross arms and beams and 8 bellows-style silicone suction rings. Providing 300 lb capacity, lifter's control head, handlebar, and control knobs are made of electro-polished stainless steel for corrosion resistance.

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Magnetic Lifters pick up and release bulk ferrous metal parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:43:57 -0500

With pull capacity from 4-13 lb, Heavy Duty Magnetic Bulk Parts Lifters are suitable for lifting screws, nuts, bolts, metal wires, and scrap metal pieces. Units feature fingertip pull on release bar that drops entire load in desired location. Standard units have nylon lower case, but stainless steel is available for hot or very abrasive material. Long-handled models are also available for reaching bottom of barrels.

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Vacuum Lifter features rectangular suction pad.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:23 -0500

With 2,800 lb capacity for feeding cutting tables and machining centers, Anver M250M Mechanical Lifter has 21 x 29 in. sealing ring suction pad for lifting heavy blocks of aluminum, steel, and plastic. Unaffected by power outages, self-contained unit lets users pick up loads from top, eliminating need for magnets, hooks, or grabs. Features include self-cycling valve and piston that creates vacuum, all-welded steel construction, vacuum loss sensor, and audible and visual alarm.

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Food-Safe Gripper features hygienic design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:06 -0500

Designed for food-handling applications, GGL3060 features corrosion-resistant, stainless steel design that is sealed to IP69K standards and withstands high-pressure and high-temperature washdown cleanings. Angular design provides up to 24 lb-ft of gripping torque, and ability to swing open to 180° enables jaws to clear material below gripper. Solution meets DIN 1672-2 guidelines for hygienic food production machinery, and also features jaw position sensors.

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Spreder Beam is configurable and modular.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:40:25 -0500

Suitable for wide range of operations, Modular Spreader Beam is configurable at various spreads from 10-22 ft with capacities of 1 or 2 tons. It is lightweight, fits in the back of any pick-up truck, and can be easily assembled. Faspin with lanyard allows for quick adjustment of spread.

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Vacuum Lifter handles up to 40,000 lb load.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:40:27 -0500

Able to lift heavy items measuring up to 8 x 10 ft, Anver E4000M16 Vacuum Lifter incorporates all-welded steel construction with double spring suspensions for equally forcing each of 8 square vacuum pads onto load and accommodating variations in load surface. Equipped with 78 cfm pump, motors, reservoir tanks, and audio-visual alarm system, it has safety interlock switch that prevents the release of any load until lifter has been lowered completely.

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