TKF, Inc.

Continuous Vertical Lift Conveyor handles loads up to 50 lb.
Material Handling & Storage

Continuous Vertical Lift Conveyor handles loads up to 50 lb.

Designed to handle cartons and other smooth-bottom unit loads, 4-strand Valu-Lift(TM) consists of lightweight interlocking molded polymer flights with steel connecting pins. Conveyor lifts at max speed of 118 fpm and can operate in up, down, or reversible mode. Standard net lifting heights range from 8-14 ft, and maximum unit load is 21 in. L x 16 in. W x 22 ft H. For safety, current sensing...

Read More »
Accumulation Conveyor uses single drive to control multiple zones.
Material Handling & Storage

Accumulation Conveyor uses single drive to control multiple zones.

Equipped with roll-to-roll chain driven live rollers (CDLRs), zoned accumulation conveyor is designed to handle medium- to heavy-duty loads and offers zone lengths designed to coincide with product lengths. Entire conveyor length is driven by one power unit, and each accumulation zone is driven by air-operated clutches controlled by photo-eyes and solenoids. Rollers are available in 1.9, 2.5, and...

Read More »
Overhead Monorail and Power & Free Conveyor Systems from TKF
Material Handling & Storage

Overhead Monorail and Power & Free Conveyor Systems from TKF

Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity at Small to Mid-Size Manufacturing Facilities CINCINNATI, OH - TKF, Inc. offers overhead monorail and power and free conveyor systems, which, in many cases, are ideal for small manufacturing plants, as well as large facilities that have traditionally employed such systems. The systems are available to efficiently accommodate products weighing up to 6,000...

Read More »
Custom Bowtie Conveyor safely handles cylindrical products.
Material Handling & Storage

Custom Bowtie Conveyor safely handles cylindrical products.

Available with roller-to-roller chain drive or roller-to-roller PosiGrip belt drive, custom bowtie conveyor systems move pipe and other cylindrically shaped products efficiently and safely within compact footprint. V roller's trough shape allows round product to be conveyed while minimizing or eliminating side-to-side movement. Customized to specific requirements, design inherently accommodates...

Read More »
Streamlined Design and Construction Results in Low Maintenance, Quiet Pop-Up Transfer Conveyor
Material Handling & Storage

Streamlined Design and Construction Results in Low Maintenance, Quiet Pop-Up Transfer Conveyor

CINCINNATI, OH (October 31, 2009) - TKF offers pop-up transfer conveyors designed for smooth, quiet, trouble free operation. One of the company's most popular models is a light-duty unit designed to handle loads up to 250 pounds. It utilizes economical and compact motorized roller driven strands, eliminating noisy chain drives. There are no vertical guides or cam ramps used for positioning, and...

Read More »
Stainless Steel Vertical Lift from TKF Resists Rust and Corrosion, Making It Ideal for Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic or Outdoor Applications
Material Handling & Storage

Stainless Steel Vertical Lift from TKF Resists Rust and Corrosion, Making It Ideal for Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic or Outdoor Applications

CINCINNATI, OH (August 14, 2009)- A stainless steel version of TKF's high-speed continuous vertical lift resists rust and other corrosion. Its stainless, easy-to-clean surface makes the conveyor ideal for wet or outdoor applications such as those found in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, or processing applications where it needs to be cleaned, or even hosed down regularly. The...

Read More »
Non-Contact Accumulation Conveyor has clean, quiet design.
Material Handling & Storage

Non-Contact Accumulation Conveyor has clean, quiet design.

With drive gears formed directly into its rollers, lubrication-free PosiGrip Accumulation Conveyor has no separate sprocket or gears and no welded drive components. Motorized rollers, each with adjustable acceleration/deceleration, are powered by smooth-operating and quiet, synchronous belting in positive drive. Along with self-contained electrical components, zero pressure accumulation conveyor...

Read More »
Vertical Lift offers 6,000 lb unit load capacity.
Material Handling & Storage

Vertical Lift offers 6,000 lb unit load capacity.

Designed to accept loads horizontally, convey them vertically, and discharge them horizontally in Z pattern, continuous, chain-driven Model 180 provides chain speed up to 120 fpm and delivers up to 35 loads/min, depending on product dimensions. Fully automatic unit lifts loads to heights over 100 ft. Utilizing synchronized powered conveyor, lift platform loads and unloads items to any compatible...

Read More »
Vertical Conveyor handles unit loads up to 50 lb.
Material Handling & Storage

Vertical Conveyor handles unit loads up to 50 lb.

Continuous lift, 4-strand Valu-Lift(TM) Conveyor handles cartons and other smooth-bottom unit loads up to 26 in. long x 16 in. wide. Design consists of interlocking molded polymer flights with steel connecting pins. Take-up and stub shaft assemblies utilize internal ball bearings to minimize maintenance. Lifting at max speed of 118 fpm, conveyor can operate in up, down, or reversible mode and...

Read More »
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors reduce power consumption.
Material Handling & Storage

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors reduce power consumption.

Driven by belt or chain, vertical reciprocating conveyors suit applications where items need to be moved between levels. Counterweighted lift mechanism minimizes hp and power requirements, while shaft-mounted drive reduces maintenance requirements. Load and unload points can be incorporated at any height and on any side, permitting Z, C, or right-angle flow. Load capacities are available to 6,000...

Read More »
Continuous Vertical Lift Conveyor handles loads up to 50 lb.
Material Handling & Storage

Continuous Vertical Lift Conveyor handles loads up to 50 lb.

Designed to handle cartons and other smooth-bottom unit loads, 4-strand Valu-Lift(TM) consists of lightweight interlocking molded polymer flights with steel connecting pins. Conveyor lifts at max speed of 118 fpm and can operate in up, down, or reversible mode. Standard net lifting heights range from 8-14 ft, and maximum unit load is 21 in. L x 16 in. W x 22 ft H. For safety, current sensing...

Read More »
Mergers & Acquisitions

Federal Equipment Purchases TKF, Inc.

CINCINNATI , OH (July 5, 2011) - Federal Equipment Company, a Cincinnati, OH based supplier of integrated systems to the defense industry and commercial helicopter market, has purchased TKF, Inc., a Cincinnati, OH based conveyor systems and manufacturing company. This deal will strengthen both companies through combined production capabilities, market reach and enhanced product offerings. said...

Read More »
Accumulation Conveyor uses single drive to control multiple zones.
Material Handling & Storage

Accumulation Conveyor uses single drive to control multiple zones.

Equipped with roll-to-roll chain driven live rollers (CDLRs), zoned accumulation conveyor is designed to handle medium- to heavy-duty loads and offers zone lengths designed to coincide with product lengths. Entire conveyor length is driven by one power unit, and each accumulation zone is driven by air-operated clutches controlled by photo-eyes and solenoids. Rollers are available in 1.9, 2.5, and...

Read More »
Overhead Monorail and Power & Free Conveyor Systems from TKF
Material Handling & Storage

Overhead Monorail and Power & Free Conveyor Systems from TKF

Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity at Small to Mid-Size Manufacturing Facilities CINCINNATI, OH - TKF, Inc. offers overhead monorail and power and free conveyor systems, which, in many cases, are ideal for small manufacturing plants, as well as large facilities that have traditionally employed such systems. The systems are available to efficiently accommodate products weighing up to 6,000...

Read More »
Custom Bowtie Conveyor safely handles cylindrical products.
Material Handling & Storage

Custom Bowtie Conveyor safely handles cylindrical products.

Available with roller-to-roller chain drive or roller-to-roller PosiGrip belt drive, custom bowtie conveyor systems move pipe and other cylindrically shaped products efficiently and safely within compact footprint. V roller's trough shape allows round product to be conveyed while minimizing or eliminating side-to-side movement. Customized to specific requirements, design inherently accommodates...

Read More »
Streamlined Design and Construction Results in Low Maintenance, Quiet Pop-Up Transfer Conveyor
Material Handling & Storage

Streamlined Design and Construction Results in Low Maintenance, Quiet Pop-Up Transfer Conveyor

CINCINNATI, OH (October 31, 2009) - TKF offers pop-up transfer conveyors designed for smooth, quiet, trouble free operation. One of the company's most popular models is a light-duty unit designed to handle loads up to 250 pounds. It utilizes economical and compact motorized roller driven strands, eliminating noisy chain drives. There are no vertical guides or cam ramps used for positioning, and...

Read More »
Stainless Steel Vertical Lift from TKF Resists Rust and Corrosion, Making It Ideal for Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic or Outdoor Applications
Material Handling & Storage

Stainless Steel Vertical Lift from TKF Resists Rust and Corrosion, Making It Ideal for Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic or Outdoor Applications

CINCINNATI, OH (August 14, 2009)- A stainless steel version of TKF's high-speed continuous vertical lift resists rust and other corrosion. Its stainless, easy-to-clean surface makes the conveyor ideal for wet or outdoor applications such as those found in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, or processing applications where it needs to be cleaned, or even hosed down regularly. The...

Read More »
Non-Contact Accumulation Conveyor has clean, quiet design.
Material Handling & Storage

Non-Contact Accumulation Conveyor has clean, quiet design.

With drive gears formed directly into its rollers, lubrication-free PosiGrip Accumulation Conveyor has no separate sprocket or gears and no welded drive components. Motorized rollers, each with adjustable acceleration/deceleration, are powered by smooth-operating and quiet, synchronous belting in positive drive. Along with self-contained electrical components, zero pressure accumulation conveyor...

Read More »
Vertical Lift offers 6,000 lb unit load capacity.
Material Handling & Storage

Vertical Lift offers 6,000 lb unit load capacity.

Designed to accept loads horizontally, convey them vertically, and discharge them horizontally in Z pattern, continuous, chain-driven Model 180 provides chain speed up to 120 fpm and delivers up to 35 loads/min, depending on product dimensions. Fully automatic unit lifts loads to heights over 100 ft. Utilizing synchronized powered conveyor, lift platform loads and unloads items to any compatible...

Read More »
Company News

TKF Launches New Comprehensive Website at www.TKF.com

CINCINNATI, OH (February 7, 2008) - TKF has redesigned and relaunched its website at www.TKF.com. New, comprehensive information is included on the company's systems integration capabilities, as well as its conveying products including vertical conveyors, its PosiGrip accumulation conveyor, overhead monorail, roller conveyor and more. The new site includes many photographs that illustrate each of...

Read More »

All Topics