DC Velocity - January 2010

rollouts

Rising to the occasion: Kelley offers a line of Hulk Hydraulic Dock Lifts for loading operations that service a variety of truck styles or where space is restricted.

These powerful hydraulic lifts offer the capability to move loads of up to 50,000 pounds, bringing the dock to the trailer regardless of height. They are a cost-efficient alternative to expensive and time-consuming truck well recesses and concrete ramps, according to the company.

Hulk Dock Lifts can accommodate a wide variety of truck styles— from 20-inch step vans or pickup trucks to high-cube vans, standard semi-trailers, and 60-inch-high stake bed vehicles. The lift-mounted controls give the operator pinpoint control to set the platform at the exact position for a level interface between the truck and dock.

Hulk Dock Lifts can be pit- or surface-mounted inside the building or in front of the loading dock. Surface-mounted dock lifts can be relocated if used in applications where a pit or permanent installation is prohibited.

Hulk Dock Lifts are built with safety in mind. All units have dual hydraulic lifting cylinders for optimal performance and velocity fuses on the cylinders to prevent uncontrolled descent. The hydraulic system has an upper travel limit switch to prevent damage to the unit.

Other safety features include removable, mandrel-formed tubing handrails; a maintenance safety strut; a safety tread steel deck; safety chains across the operating ends of the platform; and four-sided electric toe guards. (Kelley, www.kelleycompany.com)

Hazardous business: Labelmaster, a manufacturer and distributor of regulatory compliance products, has released a publication that outlines new regulations for shippers, carriers, and freight forwarders who handle hazardous materials or hazardous waste. The publication, 2009 Early 49 CFR Parts 100-185, is available now, months prior to the government’s official 49 CFR release.

This publication contains requirements for markings, labels, placards, shipping papers, training, emergency response, and perform-ance-oriented packaging standards. Domestic transportation regulations for highway, rail, air, and water are included as well. (Labelmaster, www.labelmaster.com)

Sound inbound: Retalix announces the latest version of Retalix Transportation Management, a comprehensive inbound freight management system for retail and wholesale distributors. Retalix Transportation Management automates and optimizes a distributor’s freight planning, procurement, execution, settlement, and visibility with supplier collaboration. It also creates additional revenue by identifying backhaul and freight hauling opportunities.

Enhancements to the Retalix Transportation Management software include a completely new Web-based Microsoft .NET platform, load building and optimization capabilities for truckload and less-than-truckload shipping, and enhanced cross-docking capabilities and strategic enterprise planning. (Retalix, www.retalix.com)

Green containers: Akro-Mils, a manufacturer of storage, organization, and transport products, introduces the EarthSaver Series, which features the company’s AkroBins and Shelf Bins made from 100 percent recycled plastic. The EarthSaver Series offers an eco-friendly choice in plastic storage and organization products, while boosting productivity in the workplace.

Units in the new series are available in three colors—hunter green, sandstone, and terra cotta. The storage containers are easy to label for quick inventory identification and are designed for use in virtually any setting, including distribution, manufacturing, and retail applications.

Bins in the EarthSaver Series can be used alone or with bundled Akro-Mils’ steel shelving, wire shelving, and pick racks to create a complete storage and organization system. (Akro-Mils, www.akro-mils.com)

Made in a trade: Management Dynamics, a developer of global trade management solutions, has released Trade Wizards 10.0. This newest version of its Web-based portal offers trade content from 122 countries and facilitates the research of complex trade questions.

The new release makes it easier for companies to classify products, calculate landed costs, and perform document determination at the Harmonized Schedule (HS) level. Trade Wizards 10.0 enables the user to make quick, interactive queries using a standard Web browser. (Management Dynamics Inc., www.ManagementDynamics.com)

Flow carts: Kinetic Technologies has introduced the ProFlow Lite series of low-cost industrial carts for handling medium to light loads. Standard carts feature a formed and welded steel panel design, low deck heights, and quiet operation. Additional standard features include a four-bend ergo handle, a floor lock, a simple hook-and-eye coupling system, and a green powder paint finish.