Archive for August 2020
IAE Chooses NiceLabel’s Label Cloud to Streamline Label Production and Works Order Processes
IAE has implemented Label Cloud from NiceLabel, a leading global developer of label design software and label management systems. IAE is using NiceLabel’s cloud-based Label Management System (Label Cloud) to simplify and streamline its labeling and work order documentation production, enabling it in turn to save time and resources. “We were looking for a solution that could…
Read MoreReopening Strategies Drive Need for Safe Refilling Solutions for Sanitizers and Disinfectants
As major segments of the economy attempt to formulate and implement effective re-opening strategies that meet state guidelines, many are forced to make critical decisions regarding mandating masks, enforcing social distancing and improving cleaning and disinfecting procedures. Given the accelerated cleaning efforts, many businesses are opting to procure disinfectants and hand sanitizer in bulk. However,…
Read MoreSafety Leaders Respond to Duke University Project on Face Mask Efficacy
Leaders at safety work gear manufacturer Ergodyne issued a statement urging caution when it comes to headlines regarding studies on the efficacy of face coverings in limiting the spread of COVID-19. In the rapidly unfolding world of COVID-19 response, numerous studies comparing the effectiveness of various mask materials in stopping the spread of the virus…
Read MorePure Safety Group Leaders Take on Roles With Standards Organizations
Mathew Moreau, product manager of dropped tools and FME at Pure Safety Group (PSG), has been named chairperson of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Standards Committee for Dropped Objects Solutions. Warren Faber, engineering manager, has been named vice chair of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) committee that sets safety standards for anchorage connectors…
Read MoreAmerican Baler Company to Expand
American Baler Company is expanding worldwide through its key markets in the corrugated and packaging sectors. The company’s balers consist of a single cylinder tension system which could provide heavier bales, potentially reducing material handling, wire cost, and overall cost of operations. Its wire tie system pulls the wire across the bale which could be…
Read MoreColumbia/Okura’s miniPAL Now Featured as Part of Universal Robots UR+ Application Kits
Columbia/Okura LLC, a North American robotic palletizing integrator, recently announced that the miniPAL®, a collaborative palletizer featuring the UR10e robot, has been certified and added to the Universal Robots UR+ Applications Program. The UR+ program debuted in 2016 and has reportedly grown rapidly to include more than 262 launched products and 301 different companies. With…
Read MoreAmerican PERMALIGHT has Expanded to a Larger Location
In the second quarter of 2020, American PERMALIGHT® expanded to a new, larger facility down the street from its previous location (all other contact information remains the same). The recent move is part of the growth strategy that will allow it to better serve their customers. Led by veteran general manager, Marina Batzke, and director…
Read MoreWrapping it Up: VpCI® Preservation Shrink Films Technology
Submitted by Cortec When equipment is left outdoors, it is at serious risk for suffering damage from the elements and atmospheric corrosion. The same issue is at stake for those who own or ship metal products or components: corrosion is something they will need to address. Without using corrosion protection in their packaging materials, companies…
Read MoreSafely Getting Back to Work: Four Ways to Reduce the Spread of Germs in Your Manufacturing Facility
By Colwin Chan, Contributor and JoAnn Mrgich, Contributors Manufacturing workers are some of the employees that have the highest risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in your facility. It’s important to identify and minimize the exposure risks as much as possible to help them safely return to work during the pandemic. COVID-19 has…
Read MoreHeight Adjustable Table Systems
American Sales Development’s (ASD) columns consist of a guide with integrated cylinders and a pressure hose (4mm) to connect the elements. The height is adjusted using a hydraulic pump operated by a hand crank or an electric drive unit. The 4-meter-long high-pressure hose could already be mounted on the column and vented to ensure easy assembly. The columns TA and TU consist of…
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