Pennsylvania Scale Company Introduces New Aluminum Series Platform Scales

Pennsylvania Scale Company, a leading U.S. manufacturer of scales and scale indicators, has added an Aluminum Series to its offering. Products in the new Aluminum Series include A6600 Floor Scales and A6400 Single Point Bench and Floor Platforms. Both are reportedly constructed of high-strength, low-weight aluminum to provide durable, portable weighing solutions that can withstand…

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OS+H ASIA POSTPONED TO JULY 2021

The 12th edition of OS+H Asia, Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition for Asia, has been postponed to July 28 – 30, 2021 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The trade fair was originally scheduled for December 2020. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 effects, capacity limitations for exhibitions and travel restrictions, rescheduling the event became…

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Hilco Vision’s OnGuard® MADE IN USA Rx Safety Frame

Safety like never before! Made in USA Rx Safety frame by OnGuard® Industrial Safety Eyewear. Available in 4 attractive non-conductive metal free styles that are made from USA materials and molded and assembled by a US employee right here in our home state of Massachusetts.  Style features include comfort fit temples made of soft touch…

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Unpacking Automation: Integrating Robotics & Automation in Packaging Facilities

By Claudia Jarrett, Contributor With the rise of Industry 4.0, an increasing number of companies are choosing to add automation to their operations. Packaging facilities are no exception to this trend. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in 2018, global robot installations increased to 422,271 units, worth $16.5 billion. Automation and robotics were first brought…

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Protective Guarding: Elevating its Role in Your Facility

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Industrial facilities can feature many areas that pose risk of injury to employees. In fact, fall protection and machine guarding omissions were among the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations in 2017. Not only do the OSHA violations come with potential fines, it can add costs for missed work and insurance claims—if employees are…

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Workplace Material Handling & Safety Interview with CHEMTREC’s Training Program Manager, Nzingah Ramos

Who needs hazmat training and why is continuous hazmat training important? Hazmat training is required for all hazmat employees. This includes those who handle hazardous materials or are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. Not only does the United States DOT require training every three years, continuous training is essential due to the changing…

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MHS Launches Series of Virtual Educational Events for Intralogistics Operations

MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces a new multi-part online experience scheduled to run October through November. The series includes a mix of live content formats to keep viewers engaged, from webinars to panel discussions, all focused on industry trends, technological advancements or workflow strategies, and includes a Q&A…

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TerminalMaster V.ply: Continental Renames Port Tires

Continental announced it is changing the name of the StraddleMaster+ port tire to TerminalMaster V.ply. The decision is accompanied by a significant expansion of the tire’s application recommendations. Until now, the tire was primarily designed for the use on straddle carriers in the port. In intensive tests in the laboratory and in real-life use at…

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Tie Off Overhead without Damaging Roof Walls with Parapet Anchors

Malta Dynamics announced its new reusable parapet anchor, designed specifically for flat roofs surrounded by parapet walls. These parapet anchors are fully adjustable and can be installed on wall thicknesses from 2.36 inches all the way up to 14.1 inches. Parapet walls must be at least 9 inches high to install this anchor that supports…

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Yale Brings Advantages of Lithium-ion Power to Heavy-Duty Applications

Yale Materials Handling Corporation broke new ground with factory integrated, high-voltage lithium-ion power in 15,500 to 19,000-pound capacity sit-down counterbalanced lift trucks. The Yale® ERP155-170SVNL, ERP175VNL36 and ERP190VNL reportedly provide a zero-emission alternative with performance comparable to an internal combustion engine in high-capacity indoor and outdoor applications. “Environmental considerations are an increasingly important focus for all…

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