DC Velocity - August 2011

ProStack pallet: Polymer Solutions International Inc. says its new ProStack One-Piece Hygienic Pallet is suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and medical applications.

The pallet is formed in a single piece to eliminate crevices and cavities that could potentially harbor bacteria, mold, and other contaminants. Its see-through, open-grid top deck, smooth finish, and flow-through design make sanitization and cleaning easy, while facilitating quality inspections. Transporting and storing food and pharmaceuticals on hygienic plastic pallets, along with correct handling procedures, can dramatically reduce the risk of contamination.

Edge-rackable up to 2,200 pounds, the pallet measures 40 by 48 by 6. 25 inches and comes in two models: full perimeter picture frame or three-stringer. The pallet is rated for a 30,000-pound static load or a 5,000-pound dynamic load. The four-way fork entry design accommodates either forklifts or pallet jacks.

All hygienic pallet models weigh between 45 and 48 pounds. The pallet has an extremely durable design, which increases the unit’s life and decreases cost per trip, the company says.

ProStack One-Piece Hygienic Pallets can be made from several material options depending upon customer requirements, including 100-percent recyclable, Food and Drug Administration-approved high-density polyethylene or polypropylene. They are also available with Factory Mutual Research Corp.-approved grades of flame retardant, now with a non-decabromine additive. (Polymer Solutions International Inc., www.prostackpallets.com)

Labelview 9 software: Teklynx International, a developer of automatic identification and data collection software, has released Labelview 9 bar-code and label design software. Labelview 9 includes a completely redesigned interface and many additional features to boost power and speed. The easy-to-use software allows users to quickly create labels and bar codes as well as encode RFID tags. Custom forms simplify data entry, resulting in improved productivity and fewer errors. The software package includes integration with other systems, and it is optimized for automated label printing.

Labelview 9 supports more than 50 bar code types and 25 interface languages. The GS1-cer- tified solution helps organizations meet compliance standards in virtually any industry.

Labelview 9 includes several new features. New “wizards” simplify the creation of bar codes and the addition of images, text, and other information. A label conversion tool makes it easier to upgrade labels and helps manage printing by recommending the appropriate extended driver to use with the existing printer. Database connectivity provides an easier way to connect to a database and create queries. A side-by-side view allows users to have multiple labels open at the same time to perform an on-screen comparison. And an updated printing interface includes a preview of the label prior to printing in order to reduce errors. (Teklynx International, www.teklynx.com)

Comdata’s driver sleep solutions: According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 28 percent of all truck drivers suffer from mild to severe sleep apnea. Those drivers with severe sleep apnea have a 460-percent greater chance of being involved in a serious accident over a seven-year period.

To address this issue, Comdata Corp. has launched a new set of regulatory compliance solutions that focus on the health of truck drivers. Comdata’s Sleep Apnea Disease Management and Fatigue Prevention Solutions allow transportation companies to create customized sleep health-care programs that address their drivers’ sleep disorders. The programs can increase driver safety, while decreasing employer liability and health-care costs.

Comdata’s sleep health-care solutions include companywide screenings, nationwide scheduling, single-night testing, immediate diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders as well as driver compliance reporting. These new sleep health-care solutions are integrated into Comdata’s full suite of regulatory compliance solutions, which include driver log auditing and fuel tax reporting. (Comdata Corp., www.comdata.com)