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Diagnostic solution for packaging systems:
Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., a packaging solutions manufacturer, has introduced
Intelligent Illumination, an end-of-line packaging system designed to change the way operators maintain their machines.
The concept is simple: Blue light is good,
red is bad. But this basic spectrum could save
manufacturers thousands of hours in wasted
productivity, the company says.
Intelligent Illumination alerts end-user personnel on the floor of issues, then allows them
to pinpoint and fix the problem(s) without even
consulting the human machine interface.
The machine detects when attention is needed and immediately causes the LEDs at that
specific location to illuminate in a particular
color. This alerts the operator to the machine’s
condition.
If the machine is running smoothly and
requires no immediate attention, the LED lighting will glow with a soothing blue. In the event
operator intervention is required, the LED
lighting will switch from blue to amber, red, or
other colors, depending on the action needed.
Once the operator has opened the guard
door where the problem exists, the lighting
within the machine turns to white task lighting,
which provides proper visibility for the operator. (Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. Inc.,
www.schneiderpackaging.com)
Telescopic handlers: Gehl, a manufacturer
of compact equipment, has introduced four
telescopic lift-truck handler models for the
North American market: the DL11-44 GEN: 3;
DL11-55 GEN: 3; DL12-40 GEN: 3; and DL12-55
GEN: 3.
The new Gehl DL Gen: 3 Series models
feature a single joystick control for boom
extension and retraction, attachment tilt, auxiliary hydraulics, and forward/neutral/reverse.
The all-in-one joystick allows the operator to
control all machine functions with one hand,
leaving the other hand free for steering.
The new series includes four telescopic handler models with maximum lift capacities from
11,000 pounds to 12,000 pounds and maximum lift heights from 40 feet, 4 inches to 55
feet, 5 inches. Four-wheel drive is a standard
feature, with operator-selectable four-wheel,
two-wheel, and crab steering.
Safety and visibility are a top priority on
all Gehl DL Series telehandlers, according to
the company. Angled boom supports on the
frame maximize operator sight lines to the
rear of the machine, while an open boom tip
design increases visibility to the fork tips. (Gehl,
gehl.com)
Hanging tag protector:
Massachusetts-based Vinylenvelope.com, a provider of flexible storage products, has introduced a line
of hanging vinyl label holders, pockets, and
tag protectors that feature high-strength
magnets for a wide range of inventory management applications.
The Magna-Hinge hanging vinyl tag protectors are made from heavy-duty 10-gauge
clear PVC and feature a reinforced strap that
wraps around objects and has two encapsulated earth magnets that join firmly together
to stay in place. Ideal for assembly, inventory,
and materials management applications, the
clear vinyl pockets make bar-code scanning
easy, the company says.
The tag protectors are available off the shelf in standard sizes ranging from 3 by
5 inches to 9 by 12 inches. ( Vinylenvelope.com, www.vinylenvelope.com)
Fleet management software: Safety Management Systems Inc., an EHS (
environmental, health, and safety) and regulatory compliance provider, has launched
Fleet360, a scalable compliance and EHS solution for fleets of any size.
Fleet360 includes driver qualification forms (pre/post hire); vehicle management, which includes DVIR (driver vehicle inspection reports), preventive maintenance, and roadside inspections; and a complete library of fleet safety tutorials.
(Safety Management Systems Inc., www.sms360.com)
