DC Velocity - May 2012

Label printer/applicator: Tharo Systems’ PA1200fa printer/applicator is designed specifically for specialty applications requiring the front of a product to be labeled.

This printer/applicator can print and apply labels to the leading edge of a product moving down a conveyor where the orientation of the product cannot be changed due to product line constraints. The PA1200fa is currently available using the Tharo H-Series direct-thermal or ther-mal-transfer printers with print resolutions of 203 or 300 dpi.

After a label is printed, it is stripped from the liner and held by suction on the applicator tamp pad. The tamp pad is mounted on a heavy-duty swing arm that extends over a conveyor and tamps the label to the product. Labels can be as small as 3 inches by 1 inch and up to 4. 5 inches by 8 inches. (Tharo Systems Inc., www.tharo.com)

Fuel-consumption tracking: Zonar, a developer of electronic fleet inspection, tracking, and operations systems, has added fuel as a fifth dimension to its HD-GPS reporting.

Utilized by private and public fleets, Zonar’s vehicle telematics platforms have always provided GPS reporting for four dimensions: latitude, longitude, time, and odometer. With the addition of fuel as the fifth dimension, Zonar’s telematics platforms will be able to determine a vehicle’s fuel consumption.

Fleets will now be able to identify, with tremendous detail, the routes and lanes over which their vehicles are most and least fuel-efficient.

In addition to the five-dimensional data sampling, Zonar’s telematics platforms transmit engine fault codes and verified electronic vehicle inspection data in real time. Maintenance personnel can use this information to identify when a vehicle needs to be serviced. It also helps them remotely diagnose vehicles if they break down.

The platform captures and transmits driver performance metrics, including, but not limited to, accelerating too quickly, hard braking, excessive idling, anti-lock brake system (ABS) activation, and roll stability control (RSC) activation. (Zonar, www.zonarsystems.com)

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Fleet management solutions: Pedigree Technologies has released tablet-based solutions for fleet management (FleetPOV) and field service automation (JobsPOV).

The two applications are part of Pedigree Technologies’ OneView service, which provides remote monitoring and diagnostics for vehicles, trucks, trailers, and fixed and mobile equipment. Vehicles and high-value equipment send critical information such as location, condition, runtime, stops and trips, diagnostics, and tank inventory to OneView. With Pedigree’s OneView POV solution, mobile workers can access this machine-to-machine data via a tablet or smartphone.

OneView FleetPOV gives mobile workers a single device for managing electronic driver logs and hours of service (HOS) to meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements.

OneView JobsPOV lets field service workers prioritize projects, jobs, and resources based on real-time operational data. JobsPOV improves dispatch and routing efficiencies, facilitates coordination of time and resources, and shortens the delivery-to-invoice timeline. (Pedigree Technologies, www.PedigreeTechnologies.com)

Online store for Power Pushers: NuStar Inc. has created an online store for parts and accessories for its pedestrian-operated, battery-powered pushing and tug units, including its Power Pusher and Super Power Pusher.

The online store has parts for all of NuStar’s material handling equipment, including the MFC-100 cart, Power Tug, Lynx, and Medical Mover. Customers can search by serial number, part category, or model number. In-stock parts are shipped with 24 hours. (NuStar, www.powerpusher.com) ;

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Tow tractors: Clark has introduced the CTX 40/70 electric three-wheeled tow tractors. These two tow-tractor models have a 100-per- cent AC 48-volt drive system and regenerative braking. They also are designed with smooth control and easy entry/exit.

The tractors have a fully adjustable full suspension seat; automotive-style pedal, column, and dash instrumentation; and an all-steel frame. (Clark Material Handling, www.clarkmhc.com/)