DC Velocity - May 2010

rollouts

A new “sort” of thinking: HK Systems introduces the MB-100 Multi-Belt Sorter for mid-range sortation. The device is specifically designed to handle and sort a variety of products into high-density after-sort divert lanes or work stations. MB-100 sortation rates can exceed 100 packages per minute for packages ranging from 6 to 36 inches in length and weighing up to 75 pounds. The sorter’s modular design allows users to relocate the 90-degree transfers and 30-degree diverts when product sizes or field situations change.

The MB-100 is best integrated into applications involving pre-sorting, value-added stations, kitting, pre-shipping, and shipping. It is optimal for industries like food and beverage, media, retail, postal, wine and spirits, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, according to the manufacturer. (HK Systems, www.hksystems.com)

Jack for all trades: Clark Material Handling Co. has expanded its line of pallet jacks. The line now includes units that range in capacity from 2,200 to 10,000 pounds and feature custom widths of 16 inches to more than 43 inches. Custom fork lengths are available from 23 to 96 inches. Where required in the pharmaceutical and food industries or other applications, galvanized and stainless steel jacks are available. Models in the expanded line include straddle jacks, high-rise scissor jacks, low-pro-file jacks, and weigh scale jacks.

Clark pallet jacks feature fully serviceable pumps, heavy-duty steel frames, and fully adjustable push rods. Options include automotive brake attachments, load back rests, and a choice of wheel configurations and materials. (Clark Material Handling Co., www.clarkmhc.com)

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Suite deal: Dematic Corp., a supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse, and distribution center, has introduced a suite of modernization products and services designed to increase productivity and reduce operating costs. The offering includes a wide variety of solutions arranged in three categories: material handling systems, facilities, and operations.

The modernization suite includes products and services for material handling systems, including sorter repair/rebuild kits, replacement rollers, motorized roller retrofit kits, powered pulley upgrades, conveyor replacement, and soft-ware/controls upgrades. For facilities, the suite includes re-lamping or lighting upgrades, arc flash analysis, and energy management. For operations, the suite includes operations assessments, maintenance audits, preventive maintenance services, and resident maintenance programs. (Dematic Corp., www.dematic.us)

Paperless trade: FedEx has launched Electronic Trade Documents (ETD), a solution that allows shippers to upload their international shipment documentation electronically. Activated across multiple automated shipping systems, ETD helps customers save time and money while reducing their carbon footprint. ETD can also be used with FedEx Ground international shipments to and from Canada.

The new solution automates the preparation and flow of international documents, which ensures customers’ international shipment documentation arrives earlier for broker review and streamlines customs clearance by providing more time to identify and resolve any paperwork errors. ETD also eliminates the need for manual paperwork, thereby reducing the risk of lost, missing, or damaged paperwork, and promotes sustainability by reducing paper waste.

One of ETD’s unique features is the ability for customers to upload their own trade documents, the carrier says. The solution also allows customers to upload company letterhead and signature images to trade documents created online from FedEx tools and templates. (FedEx Corp., www.fedex.com)

Core score: TransCore has added new carrier tools, including a driver pay management feature, to the latest version of its transportation management software, TransCore Logistics Software 4.0. The carrier module enables freight brokers and third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) to manage their own trucks or drivers as well as those leased to them.

With the new module, Logistics Software provides profitability analyses for drivers who are either employees or owner-operators in brokered, company-owned, and leased-on trucks. (TransCore, www.transcorebrokertms.com)