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RFID Solution suits manufactured concrete industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:37:13 -0500

To streamline production and inventory management processes, TrackConÂ® acts as complete product identification and tracking system via mobile computer with RFID read capabilities and Cast-A-CodeÂ® tag. End-to-end traceability solution serializes and provides real-time location data for manufactured concrete structures. RFID data is used to identify and solve quality issues, ensure proper material shipment, record GPS coordinates of delivered materials, and prepare invoices.

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Weighing/Batching/Storage System features dual-hopper design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:44:54 -0500

MOD Material On Demand system integrates 2 plastic hoppers capable of holding up to 800 lb each with designed-in bench scales all secured within powder coated steel frame, and enables measured amount of material to be dispensed. Machine operators draw material from one hopper during production and when it is empty, material is drawn from second hopper without halting production. Empty hopper is removed by forklift and replaced with fully loaded hopper without idling staff or machinery.

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A-Frame Picking System suits high-volume applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:35:57 -0500

Pick-MAX Auto(TM) is comprised of multiple dispensers that hold product in vertical stack, which permits replenishment during operation. Each dispenser adjusts to accommodate product sizes from 1 x 1.5 x 25 in. to 12 x 12 x 3 in. Operating at rates up to 1,200 orders/hr, system controls direct dispensers to actuate based on order totes that pass beneath them. Totes incorporate RFID tag that stores requirements for every item in tote, and each pick is confirmed via integrated sensors.

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Hopper Feed System manages supply of materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:10 -0500

Storeveyor system features steel fabricated base frame with belt conveyor system mounted to top horizontal surface. SS bulk hopper, mounted above conveyor, can be primed with product from above or from rear and inverter drive enables speed and discharge rate of system to be set as required.

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Hopper and Feeder handle dry materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:06:57 -0500

Available in sizes from 5-2,000 lb, TUFF-WRAP Hopper features gasketless access door and utilizes air distribution cone to dry all resin down to slide gate. Non-conductive TUFF-WRAP outer covering resists dents and scratches and helps optimize drying system efficiency. Fabricated from stainless steel, MINI-FEED system moves dried material from drying hopper to feed throat of molding machine or extruder. Amount can be as small as 7 g, depending on shot size of mold.

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Loading Device meters additives into gravimetric feeder.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:41:45 -0500

Designed for MaguireÂ® MGF feeder, loading device is used to meter colorant or additive into plastics processing machine. It transports material to feeder from gaylord, drum, or other container and fills feeder just once, upon signal from feeder controller that level of color or additive has fallen to 10% of feeder hopper capacity. Loss-in-weight measuring function of feeder continually tracks and adjusts for dosing errors without interference or distortion from addition of new material.

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Self-Dumping Hoppers meet wide variety of needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:47:28 -0500

Suited for applications in construction, industrial, and recycling operations, self-dumping hoppers are available in capacities of 2,000, 3,000, and 6,000 lb. Hoppers can be customized to fit into tight corners or under production machines with low clearance. Available in red, green, blue, gray, yellow, and black, products feature painted finish and are offered with optional casters for additional maneuverability.

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Tool Crib Inventory Software integrates external information.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:44:08 -0500

AutoCrib v5.2 client/server inventory management software provides enterprise class database stability in large networked AutoCrib environments and secures communications with external information systems. Features include wildcard searches, free-form entry of PO line items, changing bin numbers, external PO field, and Intelligent Reference Manual for page selection for help with currently used module. Database allows for 10 concurrent connections.

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Hydraulic Dumping Frame features remote control operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:20:02 -0500

Custom-built to user requirements, Remote-Controlled Dumping Frame is designed to handle multiple collection hoppers. Hoppers can be strategically placed throughout collection area and placed in frame when emptying is required. Fork truck driver can pick up frame with collection hopper, move it to dumping site, dump contents, replace frame, remove hopper, and return it to collection area without ever leaving fork truck.

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Medical Inventory Control System suits shipping vessels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 May 2007 08:38:57 -0500

Delivered in 30 x 30 in. container, Medical Inventory Control System(TM) is series of 9 color-coded medical kits that reflect 9 maritime-specific medical categories. System contains 1 year supply of expirable pharmaceuticals and helps vessels establish uniformity in tracking their onboard medications. System is offered in 2 formats: Transocean for bluewater vessels operating on all oceans, and Coastal for vessels undertaking coastal voyages and periodic transocean trips.

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Order Picking System enables safe inventory retrieval.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 May 2007 07:40:48 -0500

Engineered for up to 750 lb loads, SAFEPIK features 40 x 48 in. base platform, constructed from .187 in. steel, with steel pallet retention stringer. Cargo cab has 84 cu ft interior space, and includes full-size access door with burst-proof latch, 21 x 24 in. drop down window with exterior safety latch, and 200 lb capacity 21 x 37 in. interior shelf, secured with barrel bolt. System provides safe operation in warehouses and distribution centers.

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Pick-to-Light Sensor error proofs assembly applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:47:59 -0500

Available in no-touch and push-button models, Series K50 sensor has 50 mm translucent dome that houses highly visible LEDs of 1 or 2 colors. Retroreflective and fixed-field features provide beam-break operation, allowing users to work without having to stop and push a button after every pick. Operating on 12-30 Vdc, it features NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing) outputs, green job light, and red light for sensing acknowledgement.

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Automated Replenishment System restocks pick faces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:50:04 -0500

Using automated storage and retrieval, picking system offers continuous replenishment, dynamic pick faces, and consolidated trash removal. It is designed for less-than-full-case picking and uses FKI Logistex mini-load cranes. Manual labor of split-case picking is minimized via demand-based replenishment, and order fulfillment is optimized for speed and accuracy. System also integrates with pick-to-light, EASYpick GoKart, RF devices, AccuzoneÂ® 24 V conveyors, and Warehouse Optimizer(TM).

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Wireless Handheld Scanner tracks automotive parts inventory.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:07:31 -0500

Facilitating automotive dealership parts receiving process and inventory audits, Parts Barcoding Inventory Management solution enables user to scan parts orders and place them into inventory, as well as manage and report on parts inventory levels. Scanner allows employees to move about as they scan parts boxes and bins, and includes built-in printer that prints custom labels for identification. Detailed inventory reports can be exported into Excel files for sharing and reviewing.

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Inventory Control Software aids in order picking efficiency.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 12 May 2006 07:58:33 -0500

FastPic IC employs Pick-to-Light interface that enables users in warehousing industries to create universal work zone that integrates automated and manual storage and retrieval devices for optimal order picking. Pick-to-Light technology consists of multi-color alphanumeric displays that indicate location of stored items. After computer sends storage system electronic pick list, Pick-to-Light modules are activated, visually displaying where items are stored.

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RFID Tag targets jewelry industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 07:06:02 -0500

Measuring 16 mm dia and 2.6 mm thick, 13.56 MHz RFID Tag guarantees accurate traceability and quick inventory checks of jewelry, from manufacturers to retailers. When tag is attached to item, it cannot be removed without deactivating it, making it impossible to remove tag and place it on different item without leaving electronic or physical evidence of tampering.

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Manual Dumping Station suits pneumatic conveyors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 07:10:41 -0500

Mounted on frames with boom and casters for in-plant mobility, Manual Dumping Station collects dust created during manual dumping of powder and bulk solid materials from bags, drums, and other containers. Hopper is configured with non-flow-through pick-up adapter for introducing material into vacuum pneumatic conveyor lines. Vacuum fan draws airborne dust from operator's atmosphere onto 2 cartridge filters. Automatic reverse-pulse filter cleaning allows continuous operation.

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Self-Dumping Hopper fits through standard 3 ft doorway.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 06:49:36 -0500

Construction-grade, Â½ cu-yd Self-Dumping Hopper handles all types of refuse including broken-up concrete, brick, and block. Safety Chain and Grab Hook secures hopper and keeps it from sliding off forks when traveling or dumping, while Safety Lock prevents inadvertent dumping when traveling over rough terrain. Rope Release allows operator to dump hopper from forklift seat or from ground, away from dump area. Hopper can be used with extendible-reach and straight-mast forklifts.

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Navigation Sensors help automate inventory tracking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:12:52 -0500

NavPax Sensor Units integrate 3-axis MEMS gyros, accelerometers, compass, signal processing, and GPS information to provide complete package for real-time, land-based vehicle tracking solutions. They are used as part of RFID-aided warehouse tracking system that tracks position of each forklift, unique cargo identification, and pick-up and put-down locations of inventory with accuracy to 99%.

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Portable Feed Hoppers suit large capacity applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 07:41:22 -0500

With design that facilitates setup, portable feed hoppers deliver bulk materials evenly and consistently into crushing, screening, or washing plants. They are manufactured with discharge conveyors and feature 36 in. belt feeder and variable speed drive unit capable of belt speeds to 175 fpm. Fabricated hoppers feature 10 yd capacity and 8 x 16 ft top opening with grizzly option. Discharge conveyors are 36 in. x 40 ft with 20 hp drive and 850 tph capacity.

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