Space shuttle: The Remstar Shuttle Vertical Lift Module
(VLM) offers ergonomic benefits that can help companies meet sustainable building design objectives by
improving the comfort, safety, and productivity of operators in automated storage and retrieval operations.
The Shuttle VLM is an enclosed system of vertically
arranged trays, an extraction platform, and a series of computerized controls that
deliver stored items to an ergonomically positioned work counter. The VLM can
reduce or eliminate wasted walking time as well as bending and stretching. The
height of the tray can be adjusted to accommodate individual operators.
The Remstar Shuttle VLM is designed to allow the integration of hoists, lifts, and
vacuum grippers into the workstation to facilitate safe handling of odd-shaped and
heavy items. Additional access openings can be added before or after installation
and can be located to meet specific user requirements.
The modular design of the Shuttle VLM allows it to be configured to meet varying
ceiling heights. Depending on useable building interior heights, more than 85 percent of a conventional storage system’s occupied floor space can be recovered.
(Remstar International Inc., (800) 639-5805, www.Remstar.com)
Uplifting: Custom Industrial Products Inc. introduces the TL Series Vertical Material
Lift. The modular design of this unit offers reduced installation time, while providing
a reliable and affordable means of transporting material between two levels. The all-mechanical design reduces noise and maintenance, while providing a chemically
clean workplace.
Available with a standard carriage size of 36 inches wide by 36 inches long by 66
inches high, the TL Series offers load capacities of up to 350 pounds, travel heights from
8 to 15 feet, dual loading heights of 3 inches or 33 inches, and single or three-phase
power. (Custom Industrial Products Inc., (800) 699-2212, www.customindprod.com)
Longer Lasting Belts
There’s always room for Cell-O: FP International, a manufacturer of sustainable packing
solutions, introduces the Green Family of environmental packing that includes Green Family
Super 8 loose fill and Green Family Cell-O air
cushions. Both are 100 percent biodegradable in
the presence of microorganisms.
From manufacturing to disposal, these products
are made to perform with minimal carbon footprints. For example, Green Family Super 8 is
made from 100 percent recycled polystyrene and
can be reused. But should it end up in a landfill or
in soil, Super 8 will decompose completely within
nine to 60 months. And unlike starch-based
biodegradable loose fill, Super 8 does not attract
rodents and won’t become sticky in humid conditions. Green Family Super 8 also weighs less than
starch loose fill, which reduces shipping costs and
makes Super 8 a cost-effective packing option.
Another benefit of Green Family Super 8 is its
earth-friendly carbon footprint. It requires significantly less energy to produce or recycle Super 8,
and it also creates fewer air and water pollutants
and greenhouse gas emissions than competitive
paper products.
Green Family Cell-O Air Cushions are also
eco-friendly, as they are 99 percent air by volume, yet offer both high performance and a
powerful green statement. Cell-O air cushions
are made from 100 percent recyclable material.
When deflated, less than 1 percent by volume of
the original packaging remains. And like Super 8,
should Cell-O air cushions end up in a landfill,
they will biodegrade in the presence of microorganisms. (FP International, (800) 866-9946,
www.fpintl.com)
Better than Lifetime Warranty
; Abuse Resistant Belts work where others fail.
; Super Strong Joints are virtually unbreakable.
; High Tension Belts move heavier loads.
; Super Red Belts double capacity.
Dura-Belt 800-770-2358 614-777-0295 Fax: 614-777-9448 www.durabelt.com
New Split Line-shaft Spools
; High precision. Reasonable price.
; Easy to install. Zero downtime.
; Can be locked to shaft. Eliminates
need for keyed spools and shafts.
Hefty lifters: Hyster Co. introduces the newest
addition to the Fortis line of lift trucks. The H170-
190FT trucks accommodate much larger loads
without a dramatic increase in truck size or
expense. Based on the current Hyster H135-
155FT model pneumatic truck, these new
capacity models offer a longer wheelbase, a
more powerful drive train, and a new mast to
accommodate loads of up to 19,000 pounds.
Suitable for use with lumber, steel, and concrete
handling applications, the H170-190FT line offers
several features that allow for lifting capacities similar or equal to those of much larger trucks. A new,
heavier VISTA mast provides superior load support
during lifting and lowering, while offering optimal
operator visibility. The Hyster turbocharged and
intercooled Cummins QSB3.3 Turbo Diesel Engine
provides 110HP at 2,400 rpm.
To accommodate heavier loads, the H170-
190FT series is outfitted with an upgraded drive
axle and an oil-cooled brake design, as well as larger hubs that increase truck stability. (Hyster Co.,
www.hyster.com)
