Wrap and stack: The Schurpac end-of-line pallet unitization system is a packaging
technology that combines palletizing and stretch wrapping in a single system. Created
through a collaboration between Arpac and Denmark-based Schur International, the
Schurpac system is capable of handling cases, trays, and many other products. The
system, which can unitize loads that are column stacked or cross stacked, can process
up to 25 cases or trays per minute and up to 30 loads per hour.
The Schurpac is designed with a compact footprint and offers quick changeovers to
accommodate different product sizes. Its heavy-duty construction makes it suitable for
around-the-clock operation. (Arpac, www.arpac.com)
Wildeck has introduced the
V-Lift, a hydraulically operated, cantilever material lift.
The lift can be installed
either in a shaft or on a
free-standing basis with
optional structural framing.
The V-Lift is well suited
for green building designs and crowded manufacturing facilities undergoing transformation
toward lean operations, the company says.
Features include guide columns constructed of
6-inch-wide flange structural steel and a
hydraulic ram with large 2.5-inch diameter dual
pistons that deliver a smooth, positive lifting
motion. The single-cylinder hydraulic system
prevents twisting during operation and eliminates all moving hoses, cables, and chains.
Fewer components mean easier installation,
reduced maintenance, and longer service life.
The standard V-Lift carriage dimension is 6
by 6 feet with a lifting capacity of up to 3,000
pounds. Material can be safely loaded or
unloaded in a C, Z, or 90-degree pattern, allowing for maximum installation flexibility. Models
are offered for servicing heights up to 14 feet.
Safety interlocks prevent the vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) from moving unless the
gates are fully closed.
Additional safety features include mechanical stops that ensure positive leveling with the
upper deck; redundant overload protection that
prevents the carriage from lifting if loaded to
more than 120 percent of its rated capacity;
and velocity fuses that safely control VRC
decent. (Wildeck Inc., www.wildeck.com)
Speed pack: FP International, a manufacturer
of sustainable packing solutions, unveils the
Speed Feeder Air Cushion Delivery System. The
Speed Feeder works with the company’s Cell-O
EZ air cushion machine, automatically separating the air cushions at the perforation and then
delivering them directly into shipping cartons.
By eliminating the need to manually separate
cushions, the system enables workers to pack
faster. The system is capable of delivering materials at up to 180 linear feet per minute.
Other Speed Feeder benefits include ease of
use, flexibility, and portability. The unit is set on
rollers, which make it easy to move to any
packing line.
The new FP system is programmable to
yield strings of a set number of cushions, or a
single, continuous cushion string without the
packer having to manually tear the cushions. A
foot pedal override feature also lets the operator fill a larger box without a permanent setting
change. (FP International, www.fpintl.com)
