Hoist handling: The DC-Pro
Chain Hoist from Demag Cranes
& Components is designed for
versatile lifting, with capacities
ranging from 275 to 11,000
pounds. It includes many standard
performance features that enhance
safety and boost productivity
through reduced downtime,
increased duty cycles, easy maintenance, and improved ergonomics, according to
the company.
Safety features include brakes that do not
require adjustment and clutches that provide
protection against overload and slippage. The
brake-coupling system ensures that the load is
held securely in position and cannot drop. The
slip clutch monitor automatically shuts the hoist
down if the slip clutch torque is exceeded, preventing the slip clutch from wearing out due to operator error.
The DC-Pro Chain Hoist is available with two different control configurations: standard with a pendant control or as the DCM-Pro with Demag’s
Manulift control pendant for safe and easy handling
of loads with only one hand. (Demag Cranes & Components,
www.demag-us.com)
Scan-a-lot: Motorola introduces its RS507 hands-free Imager, a
device designed to help businesses achieve new levels of scanning efficiency. The RS507 solution will initially interoperate with
Motorola’s WT4000 wearable mobile computer.
Incorporating Motorola’s Symbol SE4500 imaging engine, the
new RS507 provides accurate decoding of 1D and 2D symbolo-gies, omnidirectionally, with excellent motion tolerance. The
RS507 allows mobile workers in warehouse, postal, and pharmaceutical distribution environments to achieve higher levels of
productivity.
With Motorola’s Intelligent Sensing technology, the RS507 provides mobile workers with fast, intuitive automatic triggering that
improves productivity in highly scan-intensive applications while
maintaining the battery. The RS507 comes in either a corded or
cordless configuration to meet the varying needs of enterprise customers. (Motorola, www.motorola.com/rs507)
Aware everywhere: Network Global Logistics (NGL), a developer
of transportation and supply chain solutions, has implemented a
technologically advanced Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) to support its mission-critical same-day ground and scheduled route
delivery solutions.
The handheld device integrates with NGL’s inventory management and time-critical transportation IT systems to provide customers with seamless real-time, end-to-end visibility into inventory and shipments; GPS tracking and tracing; and proactive status
updates. Features include bar-code scanning, real-time GPS tracking and tracing, route optimization, and instant electronic signature
capture and transmission. (Network Global Logistics (NGL),
www.nglog.com)
Even sleevin’: Label-Aire’s new Sleever Series Model 8500 is a
fast, efficient, and easy-to-operate single head shrink sleeve labeling system. It is capable of handling most tamper-evident overall-,
middle-, and full-body sleeve applications. Specifically designed for
high-speed runs of up to 400 products per minute, the Model
8500 will easily handle all industry-standard sleeve materials and
a wide range of container shapes and sizes.
The Model 8500 features easy-to-operate PLC controls, stainless steel construction, high-speed operation, and stepper drive
technology. The Sleever Series device also has an HMI touch
screen for ease of operation. Its cutting assembly results in high
productivity and long blade life, while the unit’s transparent safety
doors provide full operator protection during labeling. The stepper
drive technology is an advanced film feed system that ensures
accuracy. The system can handles product widths from 1 11/16 to
4 5/8 inches. (Label-Aire, (714) 449-5155, www.label-aire.com)
Easy moooving of dairy products: The flexible Bag Caser from
Westfalia Deam Systems provides fast and smooth case loading for
both liquid- and powder-filled bags. Capable of loading 80 bags per
minute in either plastic dairy cases or corrugated cases, this compact
caser is available in two models to handle either four or six bags per
case load. The equipment’s all stainless steel construction makes it
suitable for use in wet environments like beverage facilities.
The Bag Caser is designed to be easily installed over existing
conveyors. Among the options available are extensions to bag and
case conveyors, and motor controls for incoming and case conveyors. (Westfalia Technologies Inc., (800) 673-2522,
www.WestfaliaUSA.com)
