DC Velocity - December 2013

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Hybrid pallets: In October, Green Pallets Inc. launched a new series of Hybrid Pallets, which combine plastic and wood. To that series of pallets, the company has now added a three-stringer four-way pine hybrid pallet and a three-stringer two-way pine hybrid pallet. These pallets complement the company’s existing oak hybrid pallets. (Green Pallets Inc., www.greenpallets.us)

Automated storage and retrieval system: Integrated Systems Design’s (ISD) midload UltraStore automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) is now available with an optional “perfect-uptime” feature. This option allows companies to access the inventory in the system during downtimes, including preventive maintenance periods.

The midload UltraStore AS/RS system is sur-face-mounted and does not use any center railing. As a result, the UltraStore unit can be moved out of the aisle, and the inventory and material can be accessed immediately with the perfect-uptime system. Utilizing the perfect-uptime system allows organizations to reduce safety stock and redundant inventory, according to ISD. (Integrated Systems Design, www.ISDDD.com/)

Storage and handling system: Lista International Corp. has introduced a new pal-let-based storage and handling system for heavy and bulky items. The Stak System uses dynamically adjustable pallets (rather than fixed shelves) and a captive lifting-and-handling device. According to Lista, the Stak System helps to maximize storage density by minimizing the vertical space requirements of each stored pallet and its contents.

The system has a modular design with add-on bays. It uses a unique handling device, which makes removing even large loads easy, according to Lista. Operators remove and replace loaded pallets by guiding the mast to a new position, where the pallets can then be easily extracted. The handling device maneuvers on four axes, allowing for simple, intuitive positioning, according to Lista. It also features easy-to-learn controls that do not require a license or certification to operate.

Lista offers a range of Stak Systems to suit different work environments, such as the 2K, designed to accommodate storage items weighing up to 2,000 pounds, and the 4K, designed to accommodate items weighing up to 4,000 pounds. (Lista International, www.listaintl.com/)

Flexible zone control: Intelligrated, a North America-based automated material handling solutions provider, has released ZoneFlex, a flexible zone control for the company’s Accuglide and IntelliQ zero-pressure accumulation conveyors.

Designed to handle packages of different sizes and weights, ZoneFlex creates high-density accumulation, while its multiple release modes enable high-capacity throughput. With built-in logic and selectable release modes, ZoneFlex is designed to move previously accumulated product downstream quickly by monitoring and automatically responding to accumulation conditions. This capability simplifies control logic and increases available product for downstream applications.

According to Intelligrated, the new system improves material handling efficiency while creating superior carton control, gentle product handling, and increased conveyable cartons.

Clip-in mounting, simple switch configuration, and LED diagnostics allow operators to quickly replace, modify, and monitor zone controllers. This design feature simplifies maintenance and increases system flexibility. (Intelligrated, www.intelligrated.com)