SIMPLIFY WAREHOUSING
The LTS-PD load transfer station includes a pallet dispenser, decreasing pallet transfer times. One lift truck operator can handle the entire transfer process. At a speed of 45 seconds per cycle, the operator can place a load in the station and transfer it to another pallet without assistance. Pallets can be loaded from two sides and removed or picked up from either side. Columbia Machine Inc.; palletizing.com, 360-694-1501. Write 219
PUSHBACK FOR MOBILE PALLET STORAGE
Pushback rack system combines the pallet storage capacity of a drive-in system with the access of a selective system. All pallets are stored or retrieved from an aisle. The system is based on wheeled pallet carts that travel on slightly canted rails. For last-in, first-out inventory flow. SpaceRak, Div. of EWCO; spacerak.net, 810-364-7421. Write 220
FASTER COLLAPSING
The Ropak 4548 reusable containers are easier to collapse, thanks to convenient reach-through latches. Operators can collapse the containers from one side. This option is available on the 33-in. and 34-in. high models on the 48-in. sides of the containers. Linpac Materials Handling; linpacmh.com, 800-442-4892. Write 221
EASY CUSTOM LABEL CREATION
Label Gallery is a label design and production suite of software for professional bar code printing solutions. It’s available in three versions. The Easy Version offers simple label printing, Wizard-based support and supports all standard graphics files and barcode types. The Plus Version offers advanced label design elements, native database support and 32-bit ODBC interface and SQL links for direct access to MS SQK servers, Oracle and AS/400 systems. The True Pro Version offers full-featured database management, ActiveX program interface, detects in-coming data to trigger the start of label production and other features. SATO America Inc.; satoamerica.com. Write 222
FOR TOUGH ENVIRONMENTS
Model HM44-S hand truck is made from Type 304 stainless steel, making it resistant to moisture or harsh chemicals. The truck stands 46 in. high with an overall width of 20-5/8 in. Rated for loads to 500 lb, it rolls on two 8-in. by 8-in. Versa-Tech wheels with 3/4-in. Delrin bearings. Hamilton Caster & Mfg.; hamiltoncaster.com, 888-699-7162. Write 224
REDUCE STRETCHING AND REACHING
Max-Lift line of lift tables with their rotating top features a roto-bearing construction for easier handling of off-center loading. This optional top is available in round or square configurations with load capacities from 2,000 to 6,000 lb. Lift Products Inc.; liftproducts.com, 877-543-8776. Write 225
FINDING THE DIMENSIONS OF IRREGULAR PARTS
CubiScan 50-PS is a small static dimensioning system that measures and weighs irregularly shaped parts and components precisely and accurately. It uses photo-optic sensing technology to measure non-cuboidal objects to an accuracy of 0.04 in. All cube weight data are electronically collected, stored and transferred to a computer-based warehouse management system. Quantronix Inc.; cubiscan.com, 800-488-2823. Write 223
CORDLESS SCANNERS
The Vista powered linear images, ScanPlus 1802 and Sabre 1552 are cordless scanners. Vista technology allows scanners to read bar codes that many laser scanners can’t. Both work with radio frequency base stations to form wireless personal area networks. Bar codes can be scanned up to 19 in. away. Scan rate is 270 scans per second. The scanners can read high resolution codes from 2 mil to 100 mil. Intermec Technologies Corp.; intermec.com, 800-347-2636. Write 226
