Material Handling & Storage

Batch Weigh Convey System achieves -

Batch Weigh Convey System allows materials to be metered into customer's process by loss-in-weight to maintain accuracy during transfer of dry powders. Material is first conveyed into vacuum receiver by gain-in-weight. When desired batch is reached, system switches to loss-in-weight, allowing PLC control panel to dispense correct amount desired. Weights discharged are usually over 5-10 lb and up...

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Metering System offers variable dispense rates.

Metering System offers variable dispense rates.

Servo-FloÂ-® 105 dual-servomotor dispensing system uses positive rod displacement metering. Suited for automated, robotic, or manual dispensing, system employs operator interface control that allows for adjustment of material ratios, changing material cure time or durometer, selection of supplier's batch variation or alternate formulation, and changing of material types or brands. Unit may be...

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Skirting prevents material spillage from conveyors.

Skirting prevents material spillage from conveyors.

BOCO(TM) Self-Adjusting Skirting automatically maintains sealing pressure on conveyor skirtboard. While entire assembly is 6 in. tall, rubber sealing strip provides 2 in. wear life. Supported on pressure arms between steel plates, system's rubber sealing strip rises and falls with fluctuations in belt travel, maintaining seal as it wears. Strip is available in lengths up to 300 ft for...

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Sanitary Conveyors cut cleaning time.

Sanitary Conveyors cut cleaning time.

Featuring tip-up tail design, Series 7400 allows user to tip up idle end, without use of any tools, to create slack on belt. Added slack provides access to conveyor for cleaning, including underneath belt and conveyor frame. Available in widths from 6-60 in. and any length up to 99 ft, conveyors operate at speeds up to 200 fpm. They feature continuous TIG-welded stainless steel frame, and 400...

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An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding
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An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding

We developed this eBook with designers, engineers and purchasing specialists in mind. It is written to provide a basic understanding of plastic injection molding presses, processes and costs. Our goal is to make our customers more knowledgeable about what goes into making a plastic part.

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Linear Bearing Guide suits harsh industrial environments.

Linear Bearing Guide suits harsh industrial environments.

Consisting of 4 sizes of V-grooved wheels and hardened steel raceways, V-Guide Systems come in carbon steel and stainless steel with stainless steel mounting bushings. Track is available with pre-drilled mounting holes in lengths up to 20 ft. V-shaped way configuration is self-cleaning, due to slight velocity gradient produced by change in wheel diameter over wheel to track contact patch....

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Adapters allow inductive sensors to see around corners.

Adapters allow inductive sensors to see around corners.

Right-angle Banking Screw Adapters (BSA) enable non-contact sensors to sense around corners and stop up to 4,600 lb loads. Suited for automation applications, BSA-A devices consist of heat-treat hardened, zinc-plated alloy steel components; threaded barrel; and spring-loaded piston. Sensors trigger on/off with displacement of threaded barrel's piston. Various barrel lengths/diameters, spring...

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Indexing Lift buffers product during peak production.

Indexing Lift buffers product during peak production.

Designed for vertical storage, custom-designed Flighted Lift buffers product during peak production times or when surges occur during conveyance. Loading can be accomplished from any level by using pusher, and single or multiple discharge points can be utilized in C or Z configuration. Effective with FIFO or LIFO material handling strategies, unit is controlled through mechanical linked drive...

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Noise-Absorbing Metric Casters have nylon wheels.

Noise-Absorbing Metric Casters have nylon wheels.

Offered with swivel or fixed brackets made of stamped steel, abrasion-resistant casters offer smooth running performance for loads to 330 lb. Swivel type has double ball bearings in swivel head and is available with stop-fix brake. Available in 100 or 125 mm dia, wheels are natural white nylon with gray elastic solid rubber inner cushion ring that absorbs noise (-10 dB). Wheel centers are black...

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Reel Slabber helps prevent injuries from steel blades.

Reel Slabber helps prevent injuries from steel blades.

Duckbill paper, board, film, and foil reel slabber has contoured shoulder ergonomically designed to nest in palm of slabber's hand. Compound set of curves on leading edge and their engineered radius work to lift and separate plies of paper, film, or foil for straight, clean peel. With melting point of 480-°F and specific density of 1.38, heat-resistant themoplastic and reinforced fiberglass...

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Self Contained Pallet has foot-activated locking design.

Self Contained Pallet has foot-activated locking design.

Designed to minimize space required for warehousing and shipping, StepPak employs locking mechanisms that keeps pallet, lid, and sleeve together at all times. Plastic corrugated sleeve, Z, folds in to fit into base of pack, and 4 latches on deck of pallet lock sleeve in place. Lid is attached to outer wall of pallet. Complete whether knocked down or set up, unit may be fabricated to fit...

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