New Products Material Handling

Eriez Offers Method for Removing Ferrous Pieces
The Chip and Parts Conveyors from Eriez, Erie, Pa., provide a practically maintenance-free method for moving and elevating ferrous materials such as chips, turnings, small parts and stampings. With the exception of an externally mounted drive motor, the unit is self-contained and the conveyor mechanism is completely enclosed. There are no moving external parts to jam, break or endanger personnel.

Eriez conveyors use a continuous series of powerful ceramic magnets to pick up and glide materials along the stainless steel slider plate. Material is then discharged over the head end. Because of their liquid-tight construction, lower conveyor sections can be completely submerged in coolant sumps or tanks. The working face is self-cleaning, and excess fluids drain easily back into the tank.

For more information, call Eriez at 888-300-3743 or visit www.eriez.com. (2007)

Magnets Lift Flat or Round Material
Eriez, Erie, Pa., has introduced the XPL SafeHold Permanent Lifting Magnets to allow users to lift either round or flat materials using the same magnet. Constructed with Erium 3000 rare earth material, the four magnets in the SafeHold line are small, lightweight and are said to feature a powerful magnetic force. The two-pole design lifts flat materials up to 2,400 pounds and round materials up to 1,600 pounds.

The magnets can lift and transfer steel and iron without slings, hooks or cables, requiring fewer helpers. Several SafeHold magnets can be combined to conform to the specific shape and weight of complex work pieces. Additionally, Eriez claims XPL magnets provide greater safety than other mechanical material devices when properly installed.

With their internal on-off changeover mechanism, the magnets will not scratch the work surface when loading/unloading, Eriez says.

For more information, call Eriez at 888-300-3743 or visit www.eriez.com. (April 2006)

New Remote Control Transmitter
for Industrial Crane Applications
Cattron Group International, Sharpsville, Pa., has unveiled its newest controller/transmitter, the T34C, for use in industrial crane applications in North and South America. The T34C has a special shape and style that provide the equipment operator with a controller that is durable and easy to operate. This lightweight “Belly Box” style controller is designed for indoor and limited outdoor overhead crane remote control applications in most industrial environments. The T34C can be used with most licensed Cattron AT Series or MP Series receiver/decoder units. It can also be used with most existing Cattron systems as either a replacement or spare controller. Machined from aircraft-quality 6061 billet aluminum, the handle for each lever on the T34C is a different geometric shape, making it easier for the operator to distinguish between control levers without looking down. T34C controllers can be configured with up to six control levers and customized with additional pushbuttons and toggle switches.

For more information, call (724) 962-3571 or visit www.cattron.com. (March 2006)

Trumpf Adds Hydraulic Transport Carts to Laser Cutter
Trumpf, Farmington, Conn., has designed a new hydraulic transport cart for loading or unloading different material types and thicknesses onto its TC L 2510 laser-cutting machine. Different stations of the laser cutter, each with an individual capacity of 6,600 pounds, can be loaded with a variety of material sizes up to 4 x 10 feet. The pallets are transferred to the machine and accessed by the integrated sheet-loading system of the TC L 2510. The pedestal system is integrated with the machine and works directly from the machine control. A production-planner screen on the control is used to define the sequence of jobs to be run. Additional carts and pedestals can be added to the loading or unloading side of the machine.

For information, call 860-255-6112 or visit www.us.trumpf.com. (March 2006)

New Magnets Lift Heavier Loads
Eriez Magnetics, Erie, Pa., adds two new magnets to its SafeHold permanent lifting magnet line. The RPL-35 can lift up to 3,500 pounds of flat materials and 1,750 pounds of round materials. The RPL-70 lifts up to 7,000 pounds of flat materials and 3,500 pounds of round materials. Operators can lift both round and flat materials with the same magnet. The SafeHold RPL Series permanent lifting magnets do not require a power supply. An internal on/off changeover mechanism eliminates scratches on the work surface when loading or unloading, the company says. Additionally, several RPL magnets can be combined to conform to a specific shape and weight of complex work pieces.

For information, call 800-345-4946 (U.S.) or 814-835-6000 (Canada), E-mail eriez@eriez.com or visit www.eriez.com. (March 2006)

Wireless Remote Control
Has Lighter Weight Transmitter
Magnetek Material Handling, Menomonee Falls, Wis., has new Telemotive brand MLTX Wireless Remote Radio Controls with a transmitter that weighs half of the previous one. The synthesized transmitter offers up to seven levers, six toggles and five speeds for flexible operations. The MLTX can be customized to meet specific needs. The company has also updated its Telemotive brand SLTX Remote Control with a new battery end-cap design that makes charging, servicing or replacing the battery easier than before. The SLTX is a heavy-duty wireless system with nylon end caps and a stronger handle.

For information, call 800-288-8178 or visit www.magnetekmh.com. (March 2006)

Coil-Handling Cranes
Made for Heavy-Duty Service
Morris Material Handling, Milwaukee, Wis., offers a 35-ton capacity P&H overhead crane for heavy-duty coil-handling services. The double-girder top-running crane has two hoists and a 10-ton auxiliary hoist, each with an 80-foot span. The crane also has an electronic weigh system, Smartorque Crane Control and radio controls. Optional features include coil grabs for handling steel coils, steel sheet lifters and power rotating bottom blocks. Morris Material Handling also offers crane and hoist safety, maintenance and operator training.

For more information, call 800-933-3001 or visit www.morriscranes.com. (Jan. 2006)

Magnet’s Safety Feature Provides Trial Lift
Alpha Workholding, Hartland, Wis., has a new line of Eagle-Lift permanent magnetic lifters that range in five standard capacities from 250 to 5,000 pounds. With bi-polar design, the Eagle-Lift can lift both flat and round stock and has special accessories to support small- or large-diameter parts. The magnet also has a safety feature that allows an operator to make a trial lift before moving the lever to a complete on position.

For more information, call 877-217-6900 or visit www.alphaworkholding.com. (Feb. 2006)

Durham Creates Series
of Bar Cradle Trucks
A newly designed series of bar cradle trucks offering 25 percent more cradle space, with 4,000- and 10,000-pound weight capacities for the efficient storage and movement of heavy pipe, tubing and bar stock has been introduced by The Durham Manufacturing Co., Durham, Conn.

Eight models are offered with lengths ranging from 5 feet to 12 feet. All models are 28 inches wide with heavy-duty all-welded steel construction. The number of cradles; 3, 4 or 5, is determined by the length. All are elevated to accommodate forklift loading.

Models rated at 4,000 pounds have 3-inch C-channel frames with 10-inch by 2 1/2-inch center phenolic load wheels and two 6-inch by 2-inch phenolic bolt-on swivel casters. Models rated at 10,000 pounds have 4-inch C-channel frames, 12-inch by 3 1/2-inch wheels and 8-inch by 2 1/2-inch phenolic bolt-on swivel casters.

For more information, contact Durham at 800-243-3774 or visit www.durhammfg.com. (Published July 2006)

Lifter Stacks, Unstacks Multiple Coils
Bushman Equipment, Butler, Wis., offers the Model M2020 Motorized I.D. Lifter with a 10,000-pound capacity for a variety of coil handling functions. The lifter can stack and unstack multiple coils for pallets or staging areas by engaging the coil with a pair of lifting feet positioned through the I.D. of the coil and contacting the coil face. Minimal dunnage is required between coils to allow the lifting feet to fit underneath each coil.

The lifter can be motorized or operated by hand-wheel. The M2020 is usually used for low-duty cycle operations.

For more information, call 800-338-7810 or visit www.westbendequipment.com. (May 2006)

Cargo Bumpers Protect
Against Forklift Damage
In 2003, Kastalon introduced the first comprehensive cargo bumper system for forklift trucks with the introduction of Fork-Kushions. Fork-Kushions are mounted directly to the upright face of the fork utilizing specifically designed mounting brackets. The cushion then slides into the bracket. Kastalon has introduced the next generation Fork-Kushion that eases the installation process with an adhesive primer and industrial grade VHB tape.

Electro-Lifting Magnet
Offered at 58-Inch Diameter
Ohio Magnetics Inc., Maple Heights, Ohio, has added the Model 58 SLS electro-lifting magnet to its Super Loadstar Magnet Series. The 58-inch diameter 58 SLS Super Loadstar features a cast case construction. It claims to offer customers a lifting magnet with deep field design, greater lifting capacity, increased duty-cycle and cooler operating temperature for extended service life.

For more information, call 1-800-486-6446 or visit www.ohiomagnetics.com. (May 2006)

Conveyor Has Center-Drive,
End-Drive Versions
The 400 Series line of heavy duty conveyors from QC Industries, Cincinnati, combines a 3-inch profile with load carrying capacities to 1,000 pounds, and speeds of up to 2,000 fpm. Belt widths of up to 60 inches are available, in lengths to 100 feet. Center-drive or end-drive versions are available to suit particular application requirements.

Drive bearings are self-aligning and equipped with seals and grease fittings for lubrication while the conveyor is running. Belts can be changed quickly without removing the drive package or guide rails.

For more information, call (513) 753-6000 or visit www.qcindustries.com.
(May 2006)

Grabs Handle Up to 72-Inch Coils
Caldwell Motorized Coil Grabs from the Caldwell Group Inc., Rockford, Ill., are designed to help users increase productivity, improve safety, reduce coil damage and increase storage capabilities. The units are available in standard capacities from 15 to 33 tons and handle 20-inch to 72-inch wide coils.
Each lifter is equipped with an enclosed drive, alloy steel lifting pin, anti-clamp sensors, toe rollers and a lock-out limit switch. Optional features include motorized bail rotation, urethane padding, photo ID sensor and built-in load scale. A parking stand is also available for unit storage. All Caldwell lifters are designed and manufactured in accordance with ASME standards.

Low-Profile Conveyors Fit in Tight Quarters
The 125 Series line of conveyors from QC Industries, Cincinnati, Ohio, feature a very low profile (1.89 inches), allowing these conveyors to be used in tight quarters where conventional conveyors will not fit. Belt widths of 2 inches to 24 inches are available, in lengths from 4 feet to 12 feet, with load carrying capacity of up to 450 pounds.

A snap-in, sealed-tail assembly allows belts to be changed in less than 5 minutes (regardless of belt length or width) using standard hand tools and without re-tracking the belt. Permanent belt tensioning is said to ensure a long service life for belts and bearings while moving the heaviest loads in low-profile conveyors, with no tension adjustment necessary. Lubrication of drive elements is achieved with zero downtime. These features make 125 Series low-profile conveyors suitable for use in stamping and metalworking applications, as well as in packaging lines, distribution centers, precision manufacturing environments and more.

A wide variety of accessories, including sides, guides, mounts, stands, drive packages and controls allow the 125 Series conveyors to be adapted to many applications. Automation accessories available include transfer plates, diverters, nose bars, adjustable stops and turning wheels. For installations where it is necessary to show that conveyor belts are running, motion detection is available.

For more information, call 513-753-6000 or visit www.qcindustries.com. (April 2006)

PC-Based Material Handling System
Helps Distribution Managers
FKI Logistex, Cincinnati, Ohio, has introduced its BOSS PC-based material handling system. The new BOSS system is said to add high-tech flexibility to a control system for fast, accurate and efficient material handling and increased distribution center throughput. New features include a built-in networked graphical human-machine interface, multiple processor capabilities and support for a variety of I/O platforms.

The BOSS system helps distribution center managers direct and measure the productivity of their material handling systems. It combines productivity monitoring tools, machine control, data collection, system diagnostics and HMI into a single software package. The system provides client-server capability that runs on Windows XP, Linux, Solaris, QNX, AIX, HP-UX and Mac OSX. Built-in HMI capabilities include control, status and diagnostic screens.

For more information, call 513-881-5239 or e-mail emily.steffens@
fkilogistex.com. (April 2006)

Automatic Loading and Unloading
Added to Plasma Cutting Systems
Prima Laser Tools, Chicago, introduced a new Mini Server Material Handling System that operates with its 2D Platino laser-cutting systems to automate loading and unloading. The Mini Server has an automatic arm and fork-type pick-up device that loads blank sheets onto one shelf and unloads processed parts and scrap remnants onto the second shelf. The lifting arm has suction cups that can be adjusted for any sheet size. A double sheet detector and sheet separator guarantee that only one sheet is lifted at a time. The company also offers a Tower Server that handles larger work loads with a 15-shelf storage pallet for automatic loading and unloading.

For information, call Thomas Burdel at 413-598-5200, E-mail tburdel@primalasertools.com or visit www.prima-na.com. (March 2006)

Coil-Handling Cranes
Made for Heavy-Duty Service
Morris Material Handling, Milwaukee, offers a 35-ton capacity P&H overhead crane for heavy-duty coil-handling services. The double-girder top-running crane has two hoists and a 10-ton auxiliary hoist, each with an 80-foot span. The crane also has an electronic weigh system, Smartorque Crane Control and radio controls. Optional features include coil grabs for handling steel coils, steel sheet lifters and power rotating bottom blocks. Morris Material Handling also offers crane and hoist safety, maintenance and operator training.

For more information, call 800-933-3001 or visit www.morriscranes.com. (March 2006)

Hand Pallet Trucks Lift Various Weights
Rol-Lift, Attleboro, Mass., has Hand Pallet Trucks available in a variety of sizes, configurations and capacities. Economy models designed for occasional use lift up to 4,500 pounds with 48-inch forks. Other models lift 5,000, 5,500 or 6,500 pounds. These models are available in 20.5-inch or 27-inch wide configurations with fork lengths as short as 32 inches or as long as 72 inches. They also have special fork tips designed to glide easily over pallet bottom boards.

For information, call 800-343-9322, E-mail sales@prestolifts.com or visit www.prestolifts.com. (March 2006)

Bunting Conveyors Fit in Tight Spaces
Bunting Magnetics Co., Newton, Kan., manufactures a line of compact Low-Profile and Special-Purpose Conveyors that fit where other conveyors cannot. These space-saving conveyors are designed to reach into, and operate in, confined spaces around production machinery. Standard models are magnetic to provide continuous control of small-to-medium size ferrous parts and scrap even on inclines. Both magnetic and nonmagnetic models reduce labor costs, minimize downtime and increase productivity, the company says.

Standard Low-Profile Conveyors require less than a 2-inch clearance and are built to withstand the day-to-day punishment of punch press and automated applications. Heavy-duty models are designed for extra-heavy loads, high belt speeds and applications with heavily oiled materials. Additionally, the Bunting quick-change belt design minimizes downtime for belt replacements and allows for easy on-line tension and tracking adjustments.

Bunting Medium-Frame Conveyors also take up less space than conventional units. Their standard frames measure just 3.5 inches high and are only 2.75 inches wider than their belts, which range from 2 to 36 inches in width. They offer a selection of frame lengths, magnetic elements, drive motors, and height and incline adjustments as well as optional portability.

For more information, call 1-800-835-2526 or e-mail bmc@bunting
magnetics.com. (March 2006)

Center Driveline of Conveyors
Offered by QC Industries
The 250 Series center driveline of conveyors from QC Industries, Cincinnati, combines a center drive and low profile (1.89 inches), allowing for use in tight quarters. The 250 Series has a carrying capacity of 630 pounds and speeds up to 360 feet per minute.

Belt widths of two inches to 24 inches are available, in lengths from four to 28 feet. Snap-in sealed tail assembly allows belts to be changed in less than five minutes (regardless of belt length or width) using standard hand tools. Multi-point belt tensioning ensures long service life of belts and bearings while moving the heaviest loads in low-profile conveyors. The 250 Series center drive conveyors can be used in manufacturing plants, distribution centers, packaging lines, metal stamping and precision manufacturing environments.

For more information visit www.qcindustries.com or phone 513-753-6000. (Feb. 2006)



	Material Handling Equipment: Including Crane, Remote Controls and Magnets Caldwell Enhances Pipe Tongs The Caldwell Group, Rockford, Ill., has expanded the capacities of its Model 108 Pipe Tongs. They are now available in six sizes from 2-inch to 15-inch diameter and up to 1-ton capacity to fit a wide range of applications. The Pipe Tongs are of sturdy construction to handle pipe, round bars, castings, or other round shapes. These Pipe Tongs are provided with curved gripping arms for a positive grip on all types of material. Padded tongs can be furnished on request to protect smooth or polished surfaces from lifter damage, the company says. For more information, call 800-628-4263 or visit www.caldwellinc.com. (2007) Eriez Demonstrates SafeHold Magnet on Website Eriez, Erie, Pa., has released its new SafeHold APL Lifting Magnet demonstration video that demonstrates how the SafeHold APL operates on a three-stroke cycle. The video can be viewed at Eriez’s website at www.eriez.com. According to the video, the APL magnet is ideal for hard-to-reach areas such as burn tables. Since operators using the APL do not have to bend and reach for handles as they do when using manual magnets, the risk of injury is reduced. The SafeHold APL Lifting Magnet requires no electricity, requiring no D.C. power supply or battery to recharge. For more information, call Eriez at 888-300-3743 or visit www.eriez.com. (2007) Eriez Offers Method for Removing Ferrous Pieces The Chip and Parts Conveyors from Eriez, Erie, Pa., provide a practically maintenance-free method for moving and elevating ferrous materials such as chips, turnings, small parts and stampings. With the exception of an externally mounted drive motor, the unit is self-contained and the conveyor mechanism is completely enclosed. There are no moving external parts to jam, break or endanger personnel. Eriez conveyors use a continuous series of powerful ceramic magnets to pick up and glide materials along the stainless steel slider plate. Material is then discharged over the head end. Because of their liquid-tight construction, lower conveyor sections can be completely submerged in coolant sumps or tanks. The working face is self-cleaning, and excess fluids drain easily back into the tank. For more information, call Eriez at 888-300-3743 or visit www.eriez.com. (2007) Magnets Lift Flat or Round Material Eriez, Erie, Pa., has introduced the XPL SafeHold Permanent Lifting Magnets to allow users to lift either round or flat materials using the same magnet. Constructed with Erium 3000 rare earth material, the four magnets in the SafeHold line are small, lightweight and are said to feature a powerful magnetic force. The two-pole design lifts flat materials up to 2,400 pounds and round materials up to 1,600 pounds. The magnets can lift and transfer steel and iron without slings, hooks or cables, requiring fewer helpers. Several SafeHold magnets can be combined to conform to the specific shape and weight of complex work pieces. Additionally, Eriez claims XPL magnets provide greater safety than other mechanical material devices when properly installed. With their internal on-off changeover mechanism, the magnets will not scratch the work surface when loading/unloading, Eriez says. For more information, call Eriez at 888-300-3743 or visit www.eriez.com. (April 2006) New Remote Control Transmitter for Industrial Crane Applications Cattron Group International, Sharpsville, Pa., has unveiled its newest controller/transmitter, the T34C, for use in industrial crane applications in North and South America. The T34C has a special shape and style that provide the equipment operator with a controller that is durable and easy to operate. This lightweight “Belly Box” style controller is designed for indoor and limited outdoor overhead crane remote control applications in most industrial environments. The T34C can be used with most licensed Cattron AT Series or MP Series receiver/decoder units. It can also be used with most existing Cattron systems as either a replacement or spare controller. Machined from aircraft-quality 6061 billet aluminum, the handle for each lever on the T34C is a different geometric shape, making it easier for the operator to distinguish between control levers without looking down. T34C controllers can be configured with up to six control levers and customized with additional pushbuttons and toggle switches. For more information, call (724) 962-3571 or visit www.cattron.com. (March 2006) Trumpf Adds Hydraulic Transport Carts to Laser Cutter Trumpf, Farmington, Conn., has designed a new hydraulic transport cart for loading or unloading different material types and thicknesses onto its TC L 2510 laser-cutting machine. Different stations of the laser cutter, each with an individual capacity of 6,600 pounds, can be loaded with a variety of material sizes up to 4 x 10 feet. The pallets are transferred to the machine and accessed by the integrated sheet-loading system of the TC L 2510. The pedestal system is integrated with the machine and works directly from the machine control. A production-planner screen on the control is used to define the sequence of jobs to be run. Additional carts and pedestals can be added to the loading or unloading side of the machine. For information, call 860-255-6112 or visit www.us.trumpf.com. (March 2006) New Magnets Lift Heavier Loads Eriez Magnetics, Erie, Pa., adds two new magnets to its SafeHold permanent lifting magnet line. The RPL-35 can lift up to 3,500 pounds of flat materials and 1,750 pounds of round materials. The RPL-70 lifts up to 7,000 pounds of flat materials and 3,500 pounds of round materials. Operators can lift both round and flat materials with the same magnet. The SafeHold RPL Series permanent lifting magnets do not require a power supply. An internal on/off changeover mechanism eliminates scratches on the work surface when loading or unloading, the company says. Additionally, several RPL magnets can be combined to conform to a specific shape and weight of complex work pieces. For information, call 800-345-4946 (U.S.) or 814-835-6000 (Canada), E-mail eriez@eriez.com or visit www.eriez.com. (March 2006) Wireless Remote Control Has Lighter Weight Transmitter Magnetek Material Handling, Menomonee Falls, Wis., has new Telemotive brand MLTX Wireless Remote Radio Controls with a transmitter that weighs half of the previous one. The synthesized transmitter offers up to seven levers, six toggles and five speeds for flexible operations. The MLTX can be customized to meet specific needs. The company has also updated its Telemotive brand SLTX Remote Control with a new battery end-cap design that makes charging, servicing or replacing the battery easier than before. The SLTX is a heavy-duty wireless system with nylon end caps and a stronger handle. For information, call 800-288-8178 or visit www.magnetekmh.com. (March 2006) Coil-Handling Cranes Made for Heavy-Duty Service Morris Material Handling, Milwaukee, Wis., offers a 35-ton capacity P&H overhead crane for heavy-duty coil-handling services. The double-girder top-running crane has two hoists and a 10-ton auxiliary hoist, each with an 80-foot span. The crane also has an electronic weigh system, Smartorque Crane Control and radio controls. Optional features include coil grabs for handling steel coils, steel sheet lifters and power rotating bottom blocks. Morris Material Handling also offers crane and hoist safety, maintenance and operator training. For more information, call 800-933-3001 or visit www.morriscranes.com. (Jan. 2006) Magnet’s Safety Feature Provides Trial Lift Alpha Workholding, Hartland, Wis., has a new line of Eagle-Lift permanent magnetic lifters that range in five standard capacities from 250 to 5,000 pounds. With bi-polar design, the Eagle-Lift can lift both flat and round stock and has special accessories to support small- or large-diameter parts. The magnet also has a safety feature that allows an operator to make a trial lift before moving the lever to a complete on position. For more information, call 877-217-6900 or visit www.alphaworkholding.com. (Feb. 2006) Durham Creates Series of Bar Cradle Trucks A newly designed series of bar cradle trucks offering 25 percent more cradle space, with 4,000- and 10,000-pound weight capacities for the efficient storage and movement of heavy pipe, tubing and bar stock has been introduced by The Durham Manufacturing Co., Durham, Conn. Eight models are offered with lengths ranging from 5 feet to 12 feet. All models are 28 inches wide with heavy-duty all-welded steel construction. The number of cradles; 3, 4 or 5, is determined by the length. All are elevated to accommodate forklift loading. Models rated at 4,000 pounds have 3-inch C-channel frames with 10-inch by 2 1/2-inch center phenolic load wheels and two 6-inch by 2-inch phenolic bolt-on swivel casters. Models rated at 10,000 pounds have 4-inch C-channel frames, 12-inch by 3 1/2-inch wheels and 8-inch by 2 1/2-inch phenolic bolt-on swivel casters. For more information, contact Durham at 800-243-3774 or visit www.durhammfg.com. (Published July 2006) Lifter Stacks, Unstacks Multiple Coils Bushman Equipment, Butler, Wis., offers the Model M2020 Motorized I.D. Lifter with a 10,000-pound capacity for a variety of coil handling functions. The lifter can stack and unstack multiple coils for pallets or staging areas by engaging the coil with a pair of lifting feet positioned through the I.D. of the coil and contacting the coil face. Minimal dunnage is required between coils to allow the lifting feet to fit underneath each coil. The lifter can be motorized or operated by hand-wheel. The M2020 is usually used for low-duty cycle operations. For more information, call 800-338-7810 or visit www.westbendequipment.com. (May 2006) Cargo Bumpers Protect Against Forklift Damage In 2003, Kastalon introduced the first comprehensive cargo bumper system for forklift trucks with the introduction of Fork-Kushions. Fork-Kushions are mounted directly to the upright face of the fork utilizing specifically designed mounting brackets. The cushion then slides into the bracket. Kastalon has introduced the next generation Fork-Kushion that eases the installation process with an adhesive primer and industrial grade VHB tape. For more information, call 800-527-8566 or visit www.kastalon.com. (May 2006) Electro-Lifting Magnet Offered at 58-Inch Diameter Ohio Magnetics Inc., Maple Heights, Ohio, has added the Model 58 SLS electro-lifting magnet to its Super Loadstar Magnet Series. The 58-inch diameter 58 SLS Super Loadstar features a cast case construction. It claims to offer customers a lifting magnet with deep field design, greater lifting capacity, increased duty-cycle and cooler operating temperature for extended service life. For more information, call 1-800-486-6446 or visit www.ohiomagnetics.com. (May 2006) Conveyor Has Center-Drive, End-Drive Versions The 400 Series line of heavy duty conveyors from QC Industries, Cincinnati, combines a 3-inch profile with load carrying capacities to 1,000 pounds, and speeds of up to 2,000 fpm. Belt widths of up to 60 inches are available, in lengths to 100 feet. Center-drive or end-drive versions are available to suit particular application requirements. Drive bearings are self-aligning and equipped with seals and grease fittings for lubrication while the conveyor is running. Belts can be changed quickly without removing the drive package or guide rails. For more information, call (513) 753-6000 or visit www.qcindustries.com. (May 2006) Grabs Handle Up to 72-Inch Coils Caldwell Motorized Coil Grabs from the Caldwell Group Inc., Rockford, Ill., are designed to help users increase productivity, improve safety, reduce coil damage and increase storage capabilities. The units are available in standard capacities from 15 to 33 tons and handle 20-inch to 72-inch wide coils. Each lifter is equipped with an enclosed drive, alloy steel lifting pin, anti-clamp sensors, toe rollers and a lock-out limit switch. Optional features include motorized bail rotation, urethane padding, photo ID sensor and built-in load scale. A parking stand is also available for unit storage. All Caldwell lifters are designed and manufactured in accordance with ASME standards. For more information, call 877-852-7848 or visit www.caldwellinc.com. (April 2006) Low-Profile Conveyors Fit in Tight Quarters The 125 Series line of conveyors from QC Industries, Cincinnati, Ohio, feature a very low profile (1.89 inches), allowing these conveyors to be used in tight quarters where conventional conveyors will not fit. Belt widths of 2 inches to 24 inches are available, in lengths from 4 feet to 12 feet, with load carrying capacity of up to 450 pounds. A snap-in, sealed-tail assembly allows belts to be changed in less than 5 minutes (regardless of belt length or width) using standard hand tools and without re-tracking the belt. Permanent belt tensioning is said to ensure a long service life for belts and bearings while moving the heaviest loads in low-profile conveyors, with no tension adjustment necessary. Lubrication of drive elements is achieved with zero downtime. These features make 125 Series low-profile conveyors suitable for use in stamping and metalworking applications, as well as in packaging lines, distribution centers, precision manufacturing environments and more. A wide variety of accessories, including sides, guides, mounts, stands, drive packages and controls allow the 125 Series conveyors to be adapted to many applications. Automation accessories available include transfer plates, diverters, nose bars, adjustable stops and turning wheels. For installations where it is necessary to show that conveyor belts are running, motion detection is available. For more information, call 513-753-6000 or visit www.qcindustries.com. (April 2006) PC-Based Material Handling System Helps Distribution Managers FKI Logistex, Cincinnati, Ohio, has introduced its BOSS PC-based material handling system. The new BOSS system is said to add high-tech flexibility to a control system for fast, accurate and efficient material handling and increased distribution center throughput. New features include a built-in networked graphical human-machine interface, multiple processor capabilities and support for a variety of I/O platforms. The BOSS system helps distribution center managers direct and measure the productivity of their material handling systems. It combines productivity monitoring tools, machine control, data collection, system diagnostics and HMI into a single software package. The system provides client-server capability that runs on Windows XP, Linux, Solaris, QNX, AIX, HP-UX and Mac OSX. Built-in HMI capabilities include control, status and diagnostic screens. For more information, call 513-881-5239 or e-mail emily.steffens@ fkilogistex.com. (April 2006) Automatic Loading and Unloading Added to Plasma Cutting Systems Prima Laser Tools, Chicago, introduced a new Mini Server Material Handling System that operates with its 2D Platino laser-cutting systems to automate loading and unloading. The Mini Server has an automatic arm and fork-type pick-up device that loads blank sheets onto one shelf and unloads processed parts and scrap remnants onto the second shelf. The lifting arm has suction cups that can be adjusted for any sheet size. A double sheet detector and sheet separator guarantee that only one sheet is lifted at a time. The company also offers a Tower Server that handles larger work loads with a 15-shelf storage pallet for automatic loading and unloading. For information, call Thomas Burdel at 413-598-5200, E-mail tburdel@primalasertools.com or visit www.prima-na.com. (March 2006) Coil-Handling Cranes Made for Heavy-Duty Service Morris Material Handling, Milwaukee, offers a 35-ton capacity P&H overhead crane for heavy-duty coil-handling services. The double-girder top-running crane has two hoists and a 10-ton auxiliary hoist, each with an 80-foot span. The crane also has an electronic weigh system, Smartorque Crane Control and radio controls. Optional features include coil grabs for handling steel coils, steel sheet lifters and power rotating bottom blocks. Morris Material Handling also offers crane and hoist safety, maintenance and operator training. For more information, call 800-933-3001 or visit www.morriscranes.com. (March 2006) Hand Pallet Trucks Lift Various Weights Rol-Lift, Attleboro, Mass., has Hand Pallet Trucks available in a variety of sizes, configurations and capacities. Economy models designed for occasional use lift up to 4,500 pounds with 48-inch forks. Other models lift 5,000, 5,500 or 6,500 pounds. These models are available in 20.5-inch or 27-inch wide configurations with fork lengths as short as 32 inches or as long as 72 inches. They also have special fork tips designed to glide easily over pallet bottom boards. For information, call 800-343-9322, E-mail sales@prestolifts.com or visit www.prestolifts.com. (March 2006) Bunting Conveyors Fit in Tight Spaces Bunting Magnetics Co., Newton, Kan., manufactures a line of compact Low-Profile and Special-Purpose Conveyors that fit where other conveyors cannot. These space-saving conveyors are designed to reach into, and operate in, confined spaces around production machinery. Standard models are magnetic to provide continuous control of small-to-medium size ferrous parts and scrap even on inclines. Both magnetic and nonmagnetic models reduce labor costs, minimize downtime and increase productivity, the company says. Standard Low-Profile Conveyors require less than a 2-inch clearance and are built to withstand the day-to-day punishment of punch press and automated applications. Heavy-duty models are designed for extra-heavy loads, high belt speeds and applications with heavily oiled materials. Additionally, the Bunting quick-change belt design minimizes downtime for belt replacements and allows for easy on-line tension and tracking adjustments. Bunting Medium-Frame Conveyors also take up less space than conventional units. Their standard frames measure just 3.5 inches high and are only 2.75 inches wider than their belts, which range from 2 to 36 inches in width. They offer a selection of frame lengths, magnetic elements, drive motors, and height and incline adjustments as well as optional portability. For more information, call 1-800-835-2526 or e-mail bmc@bunting magnetics.com. (March 2006) Center Driveline of Conveyors Offered by QC Industries The 250 Series center driveline of conveyors from QC Industries, Cincinnati, combines a center drive and low profile (1.89 inches), allowing for use in tight quarters. The 250 Series has a carrying capacity of 630 pounds and speeds up to 360 feet per minute. Belt widths of two inches to 24 inches are available, in lengths from four to 28 feet. Snap-in sealed tail assembly allows belts to be changed in less than five minutes (regardless of belt length or width) using standard hand tools. Multi-point belt tensioning ensures long service life of belts and bearings while moving the heaviest loads in low-profile conveyors. The 250 Series center drive conveyors can be used in manufacturing plants, distribution centers, packaging lines, metal stamping and precision manufacturing environments. For more information visit www.qcindustries.com or phone 513-753-6000. (Feb. 2006)
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