Materials & Handling

Products • June 16, 2016

EGP Electric Small Part Gripper

The EGP from SCHUNK is the electric small part gripper. SCHUNK expanded the EGP series with a smaller size (25) which weighs 110g and has a stroke of 3 mm per finger.

Products • May 16, 2016

Vacuum Cups

Vi-Cas Manufacturing offers a wide range of vacuum cups for ergonomic lifters, including those used for lifting heavy and bulky objects. Round, rectangular or oval cups are available from stock for immediate shipment for a variety of lift manufacturers, including Cynergy Ergonomics, Indutrol and others. Sizes and types of cups to fit virtually any type of vacuum equipment used for lifting, manipulating or "pick and place" applications.

Articles • May 1, 2016 • Christopher Tate

Moving large, complex parts calls for specialized equipment

Until I started working for Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, lifting parts was never a consideration in daily production. Previously, the parts I dealt with were small, usually never larger than a dinner plate. Lifting equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, were often employed, but only to move raw materials to a machine tool or to load and unload trucks—never as part of the production process.

Products • April 27, 2016

2200 Series Low-Profile Belt Conveyors

A high-speed nose bar transfer option, redesigned frame, additional belting and expanded guiding are part of Dorner's newly redesigned 2200 series low-profile belt conveyors.

Products • March 23, 2016

Scissor Lift Tables, Turntables and Tilt Tables

Verti-Lift presents a full line of scissor lift tables, turntables and tilt tables with virtually any type of conveyors built in to optimize production, ergonomics and operator safety. The company works closely with distributors and system integrators to design, build and integrate its material handling equipment with ball transfer conveyors, gravity roller conveyors, heavy-duty chain driven live roller conveyors (CDLR) and more.

Products • March 21, 2016

Universal Drive

Dorner's new Universal Drive for its 2200 series low-profile, end-drive belt conveyor platform, features a single part number that covers all speed, load and mounting positions. This new drive technology, developed by Electric Torque Machines (ETM), along with Dorner's unique mount package is designed to integrate universally across the 2200 series end drive conveyor line.

Articles • March 1, 2016 • Alan Richter

Chips Away

The chip collection bin at a shop's turning center is full, so a worker grudgingly begins the mundane task of moving the bin via a forklift to the chip collection station at the opposite end of the plant. Unfortunately, the bin leaks and coolant drips on the shop floor, causing the shop's biggest customer to slip and fall while visiting to check on his latest order. There's got to be a better way.

Products • February 29, 2016

Air-operated lift-magnet system

Eriez' air-operated lift-magnet system moves multiple parts or cutouts up and off of burn tables. It also can lift single sheets or plates up to 3" (76.2mm) thick from a stack to load a table. The system improves productivity and safety by eliminating manual handling of multiple parts and the need for operators to climb on burn tables, according to the company. Standard models have 24" (609.6mm), 48" (1,219.2mm) and 120" (3,048mm) designs to accommodate most common plate and sheet sizes.

Products • February 19, 2016

Bertsche Vacuum Dryer

Bertsche Vacuum Dryer can function as a standalone drying system or integrated in automation cells when bone dry parts are a critical part of final part condition, according to a Feb. 16 news release from Bertsche Engineering Corp., Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Products • September 1, 2015

EZ-Lift Magnets

Techniks offers small, powerful EZ-Lift Magnets.

Products • August 1, 2015

Keyless Keypad Lock

Lista has launched a Keyless Keypad Lock for Lista Drawer Cabinets and Lista Flush Doors, serving as an alternative to the keyed locking options.

Products • August 1, 2015

Vibratory Feeder Rebuilding Service

By opting to have their vibratory feeders rebuilt by Eriez 5-Star Service rather than investing in new equipment, customers can save thousands of dollars.