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Staff -- Logistics Management, 3/1/2003

Belt conveyor saves on maintenance, energy

Featuring snap-together belting and a virtually maintenance-free direct-drive belt system, SmartMove modular plastic belt conveyors operate at speeds up to 200 feet per minute with a capacity of 400 pounds. These systems consume 80 percent less power than conventional conveyors, and are available in various sizes with belting ranging from 6 inches to 30 inches wide and frames from 24 inches to 10 feet per section. The belts are self-lubricating and never need tension adjustments. SmartMove Conveyors www.4smartmove.com (800) 581-2876

Adhesive keeps palletloads in place

Lock 'n Pop aerosol palletload stabilizing adhesive is designed for low-volume use in rework stations or similar facilities or for jobs where stretch wrap is not available. Water-based, biodegradable, and non-toxic Lock 'n Pop is suitable for use on paper surfaces including kraft, white, printed and unprinted corrugated boxes, and multi-walled bags. The adhesive sets in minutes and is not affected by heat, cold, humidity, or time. An upward push on the top layer of items secured with Lock 'n Pop will release the seal. Lock 'n Pop www.locknpop.com (800) 225-3009

Fork-truck attachments fit all needs

Vestil Manufacturing Company offers a wide variety of fork extensions in widths from 4 inches to 6 inches and in usable lengths from 48 inches to 96 inches. Styles include automatic lock, loop, round, triangular, pin, and rear spacers. The company also offers rug rams with capacities from 1,800 lbs. to 2,500 lbs. for safe carriage of rolls or coils. Vestil's fork caddies make transportation and installation of forks fast, easy, and safe, says the manufacturer. Vestil Manufacturing Company www.vestil.com (260) 665-7586

Allison transmission diagnostics for PDAs

Allison Transmission has introduced Allison DOC for PDA, a diagnostic software application for personal digital assistants (PDAs). The software accesses diagnostic data from the transmission-control system of Allison's 1000, 2000, and 2400 series of transmissions. Information gathered this way can be transferred to a PC using Palm HotSync. Other features include a user-configurable custom diagnostic data list, selectable views of multiple transmission parameters, and a searchable copy of diagnostic codes and troubleshooting steps. Allison also offers a fleet-based version of DOC software for regional fleets, OEM truck dealers, and municipalities. Allison Transmission www.vehicleinterface.com (815) 433-5100 (Allison DOC for PDA) or www.spx.com (800) 328-6657 (Allison DOC for Fleets)

BridgePoint upgrades supply chain software

Version 6.0 of BridgePoint's supply chain software solution includes "application hooks" that allow a seamless flow of information with other applications, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer-relationship management (CRM), and transportation management system (TMS) software. The extensive list of message sets included in earlier versions has been expanded to include some of the new standards that have been developed by rail, ocean, and road carriers. The addition of these new data sets lets carriers join BridgePoint's network without having to make message modifications. BridgePoint Inc. (919) 468-3432 www.bridge-point.com

Walkie blends manual, automated operation

The HyBot combines features of an automated guided vehicle (AGV) system with those of a manually operated motorized pallet jack or "walkie." Through an agreement between FMC Technologies and Hyster Company, the unit incorporates FMC's automation controls into Hyster's B60Z walkie model. It is designed to automate long-distance travel in a facility while allowing for manual pickup and drop-off of loads. HyBot features pallet handling forks, a 4,000-lb. lift capacity, an ergonomic manual control arm, and an on-board PC. Laser-guidance technology allows for precise travel as well as flexibility of travel paths. A non-contact bumper stops the vehicle when obstacles are detected. FMC Technologies (215) 822-4300 www.fmctechnologies.com

Freight Glove prevents theft and water damage

Freight Glove is a waterproof protective cover with a tamper-evident lock that's designed to prevent damage and increase security. Made of Dupont Tyvek Supra, Freight Glove fits over palletized goods and can be custom-tightened to ensure safe transport. Although the tamper-resistant locking mechanism could potentially be broken, it cannot inconspicuously be put back together, which makes it unattractive to thieves. Each glove costs about $9 and can be re-used up to 20 times on average. The Freight Glove is available in a one- or two-part version. Freight Glove (212) 946-6455 www.freightglove.com

Voidfill converter reduces dunnage costs

Designed for high-speed, high-volume applications, the FillPak voidfill converter uses fan-fold, single-ply kraft paper to quickly produce an economic voidfill product for protecting products in transit. The converter can hold seven 100-cubic-foot boxes of paper—enough for several days' production in many facilities. FillPak has three operating speeds, with a maximum speed of 55 inches of voidfill per second with virtually no motor ramp-up time. It fits over any conveyor or pack station. Ranpak www.ranpak.com (800) 726-7257

Telescopic forklift makes loading easier

The JCB Teletruk is a 6,000-lb. capacity pneumatic-tire forklift truck that replaces the typical vertical mast with a telescopic boom. This design provides the operator with 78 inches of forward reach with a 3,500-lb. capacity, allowing a truck, trailer, or railcar to be fully loaded or unloaded from one side of the vehicle. The boom design features quick-disconnect auxiliary hydraulics and a carriage with 111 degrees of tilt, facilitating easy switching of attachments. Other features include a choice of diesel or LPG power plant, and a flow divider "diff-lock" mode for times when ground conditions or weather hinder forklift performance. Sellick Equipment Ltd. (519) 738-2255 www. sellickequipment.com

Easier slider-pin release mechanism

The Flexi-Pull uses an innovative spring-assisted system to make it easier to manually release slider pins. The driver pulls the manual bar into the keyhole locking position, then jostles the trailer to get the system to retract the bound pins into position. Flexi-Pull also makes it easy to release the manual handle to re-engage the pins. It is now standard equipment on Class 40K slider systems (19AR/RS 1062 and 20AR/RS 3062) and 86 AR/RS 1015/3015/ 1035/3035 systems. An aftermarket conversion kit also is available. Tuthill Transport Technologies http://tuthill.transport.com 1-8700-811-4011

Flat-proof tires for skid-steer loaders

Through a partnership with Arnco, a supplier of polyurethane flat-proofing fill for tires, the Bobcat Company now offers SuperFlex flat-proofed tires as optional equipment on all of its skid- steer loader models. SuperFlex has a durometer "softness" rating of 8, protecting driver and machine from vibration and jolting. It is the only flat-proofing material approved by Bobcat for use with over-the-tire metal tracks. Bobcat will offer SuperFlex with its Heavy Duty and Severe Duty tires on all skid-steer loaders. Arnco www.arnconet.com (323) 249-7500 or Bobcat Company www.bobcat.com (701) 241-8700

Medium-duty pallet holds 3,000 pounds

At 32 inches by 30 inches, Buckhorn's new medium-duty plastic pallet offers a 3,000-lb. dynamic load capacity with a top cap and optional seatbelts. Molded from HDPE structural foam plastic, the pallet features a five-rail base for even load distribution and maximum storage and racking support. Four-way fork entry allows for easy handling from any orientation. The solid-top deck has a one-inch lip with open corners for easy drainage and cleaning. Buckhorn offers an array of pallets in various sizes, with load capacities up to 8,000 lbs. dynamic or 3,000 lbs. racked. Buckhorn Inc. (800) 543-4454 www.buckhorninc.com

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