DC Velocity - July 2011

Fox IV 5410 label printer: The 5410 Mini Label Printer Applicator from Fox IV Technologies is designed to provide a cost-effective, space-saving solution for low-throughput applications, according to the company. The printer integrates Zebra’s RFID-Ready 110 Xi4 printer into a rugged, industrial frame that measures only 18 inches long by 12. 5 inches deep. It has a 10-inch OD label roll and offers most of the same features as Fox IV’s full-sized 5410 Standard unit.

The 5410 Mini has silk-screened media paths to shorten downtime, swing-away cylinders for easy access, intuitive user displays, and dynamic rewind tension control. The printer’s features include a 32-bit 133 MHz RISC print processor for faster throughput and processing, 16 MB SDRAM memory for printing longer label formats, up to 256 MB of CompactFlash memory for added label format and font storage, 8 MB of non-volatile Flash memory, and 300 unique darkness settings. The unit can print on either thermal transfer or direct thermal label stock at 203 or 300 dpi, has a maximum print width of 4 inches, and is capable of high-quality printing at speeds of up to 10 inches per second. (Fox IV Technologies Inc., www.foxiv.com)

RailBoss scale: Rice Lake Weighing Systems has introduced the RailBoss, a scale that’s integrated directly into the rail itself to minimize space requirements. The unit installs quickly, at roughly one-third the cost of conventional railroad scale designs, according to the company. As a result, manufacturing sites, distributors, and agricultural operations now can afford to install their own in-house railroad scale for stationary weight verification of rail cars and other non-legal-for-trade needs.

RailBoss pairs with Rice Lake’s 920i Programmable Indicator/Controller and RailBoss software to offer scale capacities of up to 320,000 pounds. The system is available in either eight-section full-draft systems or simpler four-section double-draft models. (Rice Lake Weighing Systems, www.ricelake.com)

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RapidPick fulfillment system: Dematic has introduced RapidPick, a solution designed for high-performance split-case order fulfillment. The RapidPick system is engineered to deliver split-case items to an operator in a configuration that allows pick rates of up to 1,000 line items per operator per hour. Because only one SKU is presented to the operator at a time in the desired sequence, the system enables high pick accuracy, according to Dematic.

The RapidPick System is made up of modular mechanized components: replenishment stations, pick stations, racking, and the inventory-staging buffer module. The software manages the SKU inventory replenishment and order fulfillment processes, including monitoring the staff.

The RapidPick System is compact, with a footprint that’s typically 30 to 65 percent smaller than that of other systems. The high-density cube utilization is achieved using an inventory staging buffer module called the Dematic Multishuttle. The Multishuttle is made up of carriers that travel in a modular rack structure, typically with one carrier on each level, accessing the inventory on both sides, single or double deep.

The RapidPick System, which is engineered as a modular and scalable solution, can improve an operation’s flexibility, according to Dematic. If order volume increases, the customer can expand the system by adding more pick station modules, Multishuttle carriers, and racking. (Dematic, www.dematic.us)

Michelin XZA3+ Evertread tire: Michelin has introduced the XZA3+ Evertread steer tire, a tire designed for trucking fleets and owner-operators who want to get more miles out of their steer tires while still saving fuel.

This EPA SmartWay-verified steer tire delivers fuel savings while also guaranteeing 30-percent more miles in long-haul applications, the company says.

According to Michelin, the XZA3+ Evertread tire has a longer wear life because of Michelin’s new generation of Co-Ex Technology, the Dual Compound Tread. This technology allows tire designers to utilize multiple rubber compounds at different places in the tread. One compound is specifically engineered to control tread stiffness and stress to reduce irregular wear, which helps to extend the tire’s tread life without compromising other characteristics. Another compound delivers a high level of fuel efficiency and keeps the tire’s operating temperatures low, guarding the casing for retreading, says Michelin. The tire also features a three-retread limited warranty.