Archive for November 2019
OZ Lifting Davit Crane Installed on Hospital Rooftop
A davit crane, manufactured by OZ Lifting Products LLC, was installed by Hilmerson Safety on the rooftop of a major regional teaching hospital located in Hastings, Minn. recently. The 1,200 lb capacity OZ1200DAV, sourced from OZ distributor Sharrow Lifting Products, was the latest in a series of products and services delivered to the facility by…
Read MoreColumbia Machine, Inc. Announces New HL4200 High-Level Palletizer
Columbia Machine’s HL4200 high-level palletizer with optional Smart Diagnostics features include a VFD-controlled pacer meter belt, bi-parting apron and Columbia’s state-of-the-art Product Manager controls package. These features, combined with the ability to form “layer gaps” side-to-side and front-to-back, make the HL4200 flexible. Ideal for both retrofit and new applications, the HL4200 can handle a variety…
Read MoreCybercrime is a Serious Threat to Our World
In mid-October, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG became the target of a major cyberattack. Sever and communication systems belonging to the Germany-based automation company were affected worldwide. After four weeks, the company is drawing some initial conclusions: Pilz has overcome the attack; production and most areas of customer service have been re-established. Overall, the family…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Common Injuries when using Forklifts
By John Leo Post, Contributing Writer According to the U .S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, forklifts were involved in 9,050 nonfatal workplace injuries that resulted in lost time in 2017. Understanding basic movements and how to appropriately interact with this type of equipment is key to reducing injuries while performing with optimal efficiency. Most injuries…
Read MoreMiller Announces New and Improved Insight Centerpoint™ 10
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC., a worldwide manufacturer of Miller® brand arc welding equipment, has released an updated version of Insight Centerpoint weld data monitoring software. Centerpoint 10 is designed for greater ease of use, faster startup time and a drastically shortened learning curve. Offering guidance and control within the weld cell, Insight Centerpoint helps operations detect missed…
Read MorePropane Council Launches Forklift Trivia Challenge
The Propane Education & Research Council created a new interactive resource, available on Propane.com, that allows participants to put their forklift knowledge to the test. “We were looking for a uniquely engaging way to educate material handling industry professionals on the benefits offered by propane-powered forklifts,” said Jeremy Wishart, PERC director of off-road business development.…
Read MoreFairbanks Scales Announces New Roller Conveyor Scale for Manual Conveyor Weighing
Fairbanks Scales Inc. announced the new Roller Conveyor Scale, designed to capture static weighments of products as they manually move down a conveyor line. Incorporating the Roller Conveyor Scale into a new or existing conveyor system helps material handlers, manufacturers and distribution centers economically speed production and increase operational efficiencies. The new scale weighs products…
Read MoreBring In the Robots: Augmenting Manual Labor to Improve Productivity
By Matt Wicks, Contributor In many distribution centers, manual operations are still the norm, but that business model has become increasingly unsustainable, exacerbated by staggering labor shortages throughout the industry. In fact, manual operation is still the norm for approximately 80% of distribution centers. What’s more, as e-commerce fulfillment operations become increasingly complex, due…
Read MoreCollision Sentry Corner Pro Collision Warning Systems Just Got Better
Sentry Protection Products announced the pending launch of the Collision Sentry® Corner Pro, the latest model in the company’s evolutionary line of collision warning systems. Product availability is expected mid-December. Like earlier models of the Collision Sentry, the Collision Sentry Corner Pro creates a safer work environment in industrial settings by reducing or eliminating blind…
Read MoreDrum Bunny from PA Scale Offers Unique Weigh-and-Roll Functionality
Pennsylvania Scale Company announced it now offers Drum Bunny—the first of its kind weigh-and-roll scale equipped for the needs of the material handling industry. Drum Bunny is a unique mobile weighing solution that is ideal for material handling applications that require frequent assessment for accurate filling/inventory and movement from one location to another. With Drum…
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