Pure for sure: Building upon fluid cleaning technology that has
been tested and proven in the trucking industry, Oil Purification
Systems (OPS) has developed the Eco-Pur System. This supplemental filtration system uses electronic controls to continuously
optimize the cleaning process and remove both solid and liquid
contaminants from lubricating oil.
Eco-Pur allows fleet owners and owner-operators to safely extend
oil drain intervals as much as five times, earn a return on investment
in as little as 10 months, and minimize waste oil for a cleaner environment. (Oil Purification Systems (OPS), www.ops-1.com)
Track events: HighJump Software, a developer of supply chain execution solutions, has released HighJump Performance Advantage.
This business intelligence dashboard is specifically designed to
enable supply chain process improvement. The solution combines
graphical dashboard technology with industry-developed standards
to produce actionable visual data for executives and management.
In addition to standard integration to HighJump’s Supply Chain
Advantage suite, HighJump Performance Advantage can integrate
to any supply chain management application to provide a comprehensive view of a company’s supply chain performance.
The dashboards included in the solution are inbound, outbound, order accuracy, customer, quality, capacity, and utilization.
All of these dashboards are designed for enterprise and multi-site
use, using industry-recognized metrics. In addition to more than
30 out-of-the-box metrics, enterprise users may also build and
incorporate their own company-specific metrics. (HighJump
Software Inc., www.highjump.com)
What’s up, dock? Southworth Products
says its Dura-Dock Series loading-dock
lifts transfer loads quickly and safely
from any truck bed to any dock height,
and vice versa, without ramps or
inclines. The dock lifts are designed to
save time and effort at retail outlets,
manufacturing plants, warehouses, and
other establishments served by more
than one type of truck. Available in
5,000- and 6,000-pound capacities,
Dura-Dock lifts work from grade level to
a maximum height of 59 inches.
A lift can be installed to accommodate any dock or loading configuration, whether the truck is parked perpendicular or parallel to
the dock. Usually mounted in a concrete pit so the unit’s lowered
platform is at grade level, the lift is even more useful if the location lacks a dock altogether. A drain in the base of the lift prevents
standing water if the unit is installed outdoors.
Platform sizes range from 6 by 8 feet to 8 by 12 feet. Lower-capacity models are designed to support loaded hand pallet trucks,
while the higher-capacity models support loaded fork lifts.
Standard features include a weatherproof pushbutton NEMA-4X
control with 20 feet of coiled cord; a diamond-tread steel platform
with beveled toe-guards painted yellow for safety; and removable
steel handrails with mid-rails and 4-inch-high kickplates.
(Southworth Products Corp., www.SouthworthProducts.com)
