DC Velocity - March 2015

NEW LOGISTICS PRODUCTS & SERVICES

EDITED BY SUSAN LACEFIELD rollouts

« Abuse Resistant Belts work where others fail. « Super Strong Joints are virtually unbreakable. « High Tension Belts move heavier loads.

« Super Red Belts double capacity.

Dura-Belt 800-770-2358 614-777-0295 Fax: 614-777-9448 www.durabelt.com Better than

Lifetime Warranty

Longer Lasting Belts

New Split Line-shaft Spools

l High precision. Reasonable price.
l Easy to install. Zero downtime.
l Can be locked to shaft. Eliminates
need for keyed spools and shafts.

We use 100% virgin
urethane (no regrind
waste). Makes stronger,
longer lasting belts.

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Dimensioning/weighing system: Quantronix Inc.’s CubiScan 25 dimensioning and weighing system is designed to specifically measure and weigh smaller, irregular-shaped items for distribution, packaging, and warehousing applications. The CubiScan 25 integrates infrared sensing technology to measure smaller individual items as well as many smaller boxed and case-pack items, in one comprehensive cubing and weighing system.

The CubiScan 25 is equipped for handling challenging cubing and weighing applications, such as on-demand box making and measuring small, odd-shaped items and boxes for distribution applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, health and beauty aids, and book publishing.

The CubiScan 25 is designed to maximize storage space and enhance cartonization methods, which can reduce the use of packaging materials and reduce shipping costs. It can also benefit the environment by reducing packaging waste and minimizing transportation fuel costs and carbon emissions.

The CubiScan 25 has a measurement capacity of up to 18 by 12 by 12 inches with a measurement accuracy of 0.05 inches and weight resolution of 0.005 pounds. CubiScan’s proprietary software, Qbit, delivers menu-based operator controls, data storage/transfer, and diagnostics, all with a touchscreen interface. Customers can also order a mobile cart and accessories, such as a portable power supply and a handheld bar-code scanner, to create a mobile cubing, weighing, and identification workstation. (Quantronix, www.cubiscan.com)

Near-miss reporting system: WorkplaceAware is a solution that allows employees to report near-miss incidents from anywhere via text message, without having to fill out pages of paperwork or holding up the workday. If employees choose, reports can be submitted anonymously. Reports are texted using the WorkplaceAware app and are instantly printed and uploaded to an enterprise dashboard so safety or human resource managers can address the situation.

The solution tries to make it easier for employees to report near-miss incidents while eliminating reporting barriers such as fear of consequence, a desire to avoid red tape, and not wanting to interrupt the flow of work. (WorkplaceAware, www.workplaceaware.com)

Lift truck engines: Yale Materials Handling Corp.’s 3,000- to 7,000-pound Class IV and V lift trucks have a new line of industrial engines from Power Solutions International Inc. (PSI). According to Yale, the new engines offer exceptional fuel efficiency and power coupled with reduced maintenance requirements. These attributes enable operators to move more loads with less downtime.

The new engines feature Yale Flex Performance Technology, which allows operators to select the truck’s performance modes to match the demands of the operation. This feature empowers operators to maximize fuel economy or enhance performance based on fluctuating demand, according to Yale.

The new PSI engines also offer extended service intervals and reduced periodic maintenance requirements, helping decrease maintenance and downtime. They feature hydraulic valve lifters instead of mechanical lifters, eliminating the need for valve adjustments. An innovative coil-over plug ignition design eliminates spark plug wires and associated replacement requirements.

Yale says that customers using the new PSI engine will see increased travel and hoist speeds along with increased horsepower—up to 10 percent over the previous engine.