DC Velocity - September 2010

Measures up: Quantronix Inc. announces that its CubiScan 150 has obtained equivalent-type-approval to standards set by the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) and the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) of the European Union. That is in addition to the NTEP-USA, Measurement Canada, and NMI-Australia legal-for-trade certifications.

The CubiScan 150 helps shippers eliminate freight carrier chargebacks by automating the dimensioning and weighing of parcels in manifesting/shipping applications. It is user-installable, user-serviceable, and flexible enough to move anywhere in the warehouse. And it is complemented by Quantronix’s Qbit data-interface software, allowing it to conveniently work with virtually any shipping or warehouse management system. (Quantronix, www.cubiscan.com)

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AC in the DC: The Big Lift LLC/EP Group has introduced two Big Joe AC-powered forklift models—the PDS- 20 and PDS- 25. Featuring heavy-duty I-beam mast construction and enhanced ergonomics, the PDS walk-behind forklifts are suited for a wide variety of material handling and work positioning tasks.

The new vehicles have been designed to be easy to use and maintain while incorporating the latest in electrical technologies. The PDS trucks with AC drive motors deliver longer run time, faster operating speeds, and more flexibility than previous models—all at a lower price.

The PDS- 20 and PDS- 25 can navigate well in tight areas due to a creep speed feature that allows for precise handling. This gives operators a significant amount of control, which enhances safety and reduces the potential for product damage during operation.

Powered by either four maintenance-free 6- volt gel batteries or an industrial 12-85-7 battery, the PDS trucks offer a duty cycle that’s some 40 percent longer than the duty cycles of their predecessors. (Big Lift LLC/EP Group, www.bigjoeforklifts.com)

Crowned fuels: Crown Equipment Corp. now offers a fuel cell version of its PC 4500 Series center-control pallet truck. The new unit, which can accommodate Plug Power GenDrive fuel cells, incorporates the controls and gauges for the fuel cell into the truck’s dashboard for operator convenience. Normally, these controls and gauges are located on the fuel cell and require the driver to stop operation to access the control box and check the fuel cell’s status.

The other significant design modification to the fuel cell version of the PC 4500 is the placement of the fuel cell power unit behind the operator. With the standard pallet truck, the battery box is located directly below the steering control. But many fuel cell packs have a taller profile than a battery, making it difficult to fit them below the steering control without creating safety and performance issues. Relocating them to the rear of the vehicle avoids these problems.