Vacuum assisted lifting aids productivity
27 October, 2011Kockums Bulk Systems has installed Tawi vacuum-assisted lifting systems at Zetco. The systems have resulted in improved handling of boxes and cartons of valves with improvements in productivity and safety.
Goudsmit Magnetics magnetic grab heads
06 September, 2011The magnetic grab heads from Goudsmit Magnetics hold steel objects in a firm grip. Once a grab head magnet has been switched on it does not let go again, even if the air pressure drops or if there is a power cut.
Handling cardboard boxes and sacks in the pharma industry
29 August, 2011Handling goods in the pharmaceutical industry is subject to a large number of requirements. The industry is characterised by national and international regulations resulting in high standards in the areas of quality as well as process and product safety. These not only affect the entire production process but are also employed in pharma logistics. This means that for storage and transport processes, companies not only have to observe various environment requirements, as in the case of production under clean room conditions or handling of hazardous goods, but also labour law regulations.
SSI Schaefer LogiMat storage lift
29 August, 2011The SSI Schaefer LogiMat storage lift is an automated storage and order picking solution that increases the performance of a warehouse, as well as the efficiency and flexibility of the picking processes; all with a minimal footprint.
Palamatic NxG (Next Generation Lifting Technology) range
27 July, 2011 byThe Palamatic vacuum tube lifting series including the NxG (Next Generation Lifting Technology) range has been specifically created to help companies improve efficiencies and productivity.
Firestone 70-P-13 Airomatic Polyactuators
25 July, 2011 byTiny pneumatic actuators that can exert forces of more than 0.45 kN at 3.5 bar yet last for millions of cycles in demanding environments are being offered for food, packaging and hygiene-sensitive materials handling applications.
Konecranes crane audit service
25 May, 2011 byKonecranes has launched an audit service in Australasia drawing on its global CRS program to help industries determine whether their overhead lifting equipment achieves optimum reliability, performance and mandatory safety standards.
Omron Trajexia stand-alone modular motion platform
25 April, 2011 byTrajexia is a stand-alone modular motion platform system that allows maximum flexibility and scalability. At the heart of the system lies the TJ2 multitasking machine controller. Powered by a 64-bit processor, it can perform motion tasks such as e-cam, e-gearbox, registration control and interpolation, all via simple motion commands.
Hunter Bottling Company commissions new forklifts
23 February, 2011A leading wine bottling operation has extended its 28-year partnership with Toyota forklift trucks by commissioning five new machines.
Flexicon Tip-Tite high-lift box/container tipper
16 February, 2011 byThe Tip-Tite high-lift box/container tipper discharges dust free into vessels 183 to 305 cm above the plant floor.
Warequip manual and electric range of walkie stackers
02 November, 2010Warequip’s range of walkie stackers includes manual units through to electric units in both straddle-legged and fork-over units. Capacities range from 500 to 1000 kg with lift heights ranging from 1600 to 3000 mm.
SMC Pneumatics Series C55, double-acting, single-rod cylinders
26 July, 2010 bySeries C55, double-acting, single-rod, air-operated cylinders offer high performance and ISO 21287 compliance.
Haulotte Star 6P battery-electric, vertical mast stock picker
26 July, 2010 byThe Haulotte Star 6P is a battery-electric, vertical mast stock picker with a 90 kg capacity adjustable stock-picking tray. It has a working height of 6 m, a platform height of 4 m and a width of just 0.76 m.
Festo FinGripper
06 July, 2010 byThe FinGripper has been designed to handle fruit, bulbs or pressure-sensitive food reliably.
Plastic crates reach 100 million
06 July, 2010Fibre King Crate Erectors have been used to erect nearly 100 million returnable plastic crates since their launch in 2006.
