Material Handling & Storage

Industrial Toe Jacks lift loads from low to high clearances.

Jet Heavy-Duty Industrial Toe Jacks feature electrically welded base and cylinders for maximized strength as well as heat-treated steel rams that resist rust, pump handles, and safety valves for overload protection. Compliant with ANSI/ASME B30.1 standards, they are suited for use in machinery installation and house moving. Systems are available in 2, 5, and 10 ton lift capacities, with lift toe...

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Modular Conveyor System optimizes carton control.

Featuring scalable design, Rapistan Modular Conveyor System can be configured with motorized rollers, standard ac drives, or variable frequency drives. Carton control is optimized through segmented belt conveying surface with automatic tracking and self-tensioning belts. Mounted onboard, controls are connected with CAN Bus, allowing parameters such as conveyor speed, accumulation mode, and sleep...

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Whipple Enterprises Announces  Fixed Fence  Option to Add Transfer-Station Capability to its Rotary Accumulator Table Line

Whipple Enterprises Announces Fixed Fence Option to Add Transfer-Station Capability to its Rotary Accumulator Table Line

Feb. 25, 2009 (Volcano, Calif. -- Feb. 25, 2009) Whipple Enterprises today announced the fixed-fence transfer station option for its Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) product line, which adapts an RTA into an unmanned surge table for temporary accumulation and automated product discharge back into the flow of production. In addition to serving as a product accumulator during unattended operation, a...

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More Output Contacts than Ever Before

More Output Contacts than Ever Before

March 2009 Conveyor Components Co. would like to announce the addition of DP/DT (double pole / double throw) microswitches to their product line of conveyor controls. In addition to the standard 20 amp SP/DT (single pole/double throw) microswitches, the model RS and RSB pull cords, model TA belt alignment control, model FS bulk material flow control, and model DB belt rip detector and are now UL...

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Return and Sorter System suits library book-drop rooms.

Able to process RFID tags and barcodes, as well as reactivate electromagnetic security strips, 3-bin Intelligent Return and Sorter System comes with optional printer for receipts and 2 choices for user interface on induction unit. Classic version provides intuitive interface with buttons to start induction and, if desired, print receipt. Plus version comes with LCD touch screen that can provide...

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Electric Chain Hoists come with cylinder control option.

Electric Chain Hoists come with cylinder control option.

Available on capacities of 1/8 and Â-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,...

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Lift Trucks feature Cummins turbo diesel engine.

Equipped with pneumatic tires, Veracitor(TM) Big Truck Model GP170VX features 17,000 lb capacity at 24 in. load center, while Model GP175VX features 17,500 lb rating at 36 in. load center, and Model GP190VX is rated 19,000 lb at 24 in. load center. Powered by 110 hp Cummins QSB 3.3 turbo diesel engine, trucks include oil-cooled wet disc brakes, AccuTouch mini-levers, and Techtronix 332...

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Herkules' Lift Systems are Utilized by NASA for the Ares I-X Constellation Program

Walled Lake, Michigan. February 23, 2009. Herkules Equipment Corporation worked closely with United Space Alliance (USA) for the upcoming Ares I-X mission by customizing a lift system that enabled rocket engineers to securely load 2400 pound parachutes into a booster rocket. Herkules' engineering team designed the lift system to meet all of USA's unique specifications including raised height,...

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Hannay Reels to Exhibit Variety of Hose and Cable Reels for the Firefighting and Rescue Industries at FDIC 2009

Westerlo, NY, February 18, 2009 - Hannay Reels announced today that it will exhibit at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), April 23-25, 2009, at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The company will feature a variety of reels for the firefighting and rescue industries at booth number 2033. Hannay Reels has set the standard of quality and...

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