ProMat 2017 delivers thousands of supply chain solutions
Kardex Remstar introduced the LR 35 storage and retrieval unit, which is a goods-to-person bin handling solution ideal for companies involved in handling single-part or small-volume orders.
Rite-Hite’s RHV-4100 Vertical-Storing Hydraulic Dock Leveler features a constant-radius rear hinge to create a smooth transition between the leveler and the warehouse floor to minimize the effects of whole body vibration.
Intelligrated’s IntelliSort HDS sliding shoe sorter is an ideal solution for high-throughput e-commerce operations, offering fast, precise diverts of a variety of product and packaging types.
Poweracks, from Storax, is a mobile racking system that provides direct access to every pallet location.
Westfalia Technologies showcased Firefly, part of its Savanna.NET WES application suite, which provides a 3D, augmented view of the warehouse, inventory and automated systems to help facilities run more efficiently and recover from automation faults more quickly.
Swisslog’s new automated item pick is a robotics application for picking single items, making it possible to pick both identical and different products from storage.
AMETEK Prestolite Power’s enhanced Wireless Battery Identification Device allows operators to monitor battery and charger usage for an entire fleet through continuous data collection.
Qimarox’s Prorunner mk5 vertical transport and sorting lift is designed to transport a capacity of 2,000 products per hour.
3Gtms released version 16.1 of its 3G-TM transportation management system software.
Among the many innovations on display at Signode Industrial Group’s booth was Muller’s Octopus “1825 B” automatic rotary ring stretch wrapper, designed to accommodate a wide range of pallet load sizes and a variety of applications.
Cimcorp’s 3D Shuttle system is a fully automated goods-to-man order picking solution that consists of a robotic AS/RS, high-speed conveyor system and ergonomic order-picking stations.
BOLZONI-AURAMO highlighted its damage-free logistics and material handling solutions.
Yale Materials Handling displayed its team of data-driven fleet management solutions, including Yale Vision, as seen here, which monitors equipment, truck and driver performance to help minimize total cost of operation.
Raymond’s and Seegrid’s Raymond Courier 3020 tow tractor automated lift truck automates horizontal towing in a number of operations, including the transfer of parts to production lines and finished goods to warehouse facilities.
FreightSnap’s new FS PARCEL is a small package dimensioner and cubing solution that offers fast, certified measurements of boxes, poly envelopes, bags and other cubic and irregular-shaped objects.
Adrian’s Safety Solutions introduced the Rack Safety Strap, designed to mount to the back of the storage rack to prevent large and palletized items from pushing into the longitudinal flue space.
Interroll displayed its modular conveyor platform, which can be customized to form a complete material handling solution for uninterrupted flow of product.
Wildeck introduced the new RiderLift Rideable Material Lift, designed to increase the utilization of facility capacity gained from mezzanines, rack systems and pick modules.
KEB's R6 regenerative drive units are designed with advanced processing hardware and control algorithms to return otherwise unused energy to the grid.
PS DOORS showcased its ANSI- and OSHA-compliant SAFEMEZZ360 mezzanine safety gate, which utilizes a counterbalanced gate system to provide 360 degrees of mezzanine ledge protection.
Regal Beloit debuted its MODSORT modular transfer and diverter station, which eliminates the need for a lift or pneumatics.
Advanced Charging Technologies extended the capabilities of its BATTview battery monitors to effectively measure critical battery parameters, including voltage, current, electrolyte temperature, water level, AHR throughput and state of charge.
Orion Packaging introduced the company’s first automatically guided portable stretch wrapper, designed for those distribution centers and manufacturers looking for greater flexibility in securing pallet size and larger loads.
Dematic Egemin (formerly Egemin Automation Inc.) added functionality to its E’gv Compact mid-sized AGV with the addition of a straddle fork component.
Douglas Battery showcased its LegaC2 high-frequency modular chargers, designed to maintain peak efficiency at all times.
Absolute E-Z Up partnered with Zallys to debut a new line of electrical utility vehicles.
Delta-Q Technologies released its first lithium-specific battery charger—the ICL1200—a 1,200-watt charger, designed to optimally charge lithium battery systems with any lithium-ion chemistry.
The OPTE Bulk from ORBIS is a collapsible bulk system comprised of a plastic pallet, reusable sleeve and top cap that protects bulk products and tote systems during shipping.
The IntelliSort HDS from Intelligrated offers an innovative dual-sided design that fits a high density of chutes in minimal floor space, an ideal solution for zone-skipping applications that pre-sort orders according to destination prior to releasing them to parcel carriers.
Havis Inc., Warminster, Pa., displayed new docking and mounting solutions, designed to increase mobile productivity for in-vehicle material handling applications, including forklifts, mobile carts, and pallet jacks.
Foreverlamp showcased its LED lighting solutions that enable customers to re-use their existing lighting fixtures in an eco-friendly manner by simply replacing a light bulb.
Magline launched LiftPlus, a versatile all-in-one system that encompasses an electric screw drive system providing smooth and quiet operation.
Manitou Group launched a new range of industrial forklifts, including the new ME316, which offers a lift capacity of 3,520 pounds and a lift height up to 21 feet x 4 inches.
AeroVironment launched a patent-pending advanced version of its ConnectRx for its PosiCharge ProCore line of electric forklift chargers.
Tetra Pak Services’ offerings include a wide variety of products and services, such as consumables, upgrades, personnel evaluation and customized training, remote equipment monitoring and remote support and consulting.
Box Latch Products are a reusable alternative to tape, staples and bands, and can be incorporated into closed loop systems, work-in-process and parts inventory storage operations.
Murata Machinery USA dubted its new Uni-SHUTTLE HP, a high-performance AS/RS, which combines flexible storage functionality, high-capacity transport and sorting capabilities in one material handling solution.
Paxxal’s new pallet, available in the U.S. market, is made from 100% recyclable, patented composite material with impact resistance and durability properties.
Vecna unveiled Logistics Solution, an end-to-end logistics approach that re-imagines automation for manufacturing, warehousing and omni-channel fulfillment.
Delta Group launched a line of wireless battery charging systems that can be applied to a wide range of industrial vehicles, including forklifts and AGVs.
The Liftking ML series of 4-way multi-loaders from Liftking Manufacturing boasts capacities ranging from 6,000-22,000 pounds and lifts from 12-24 feet.
Mac Rak showcased its line of repair and protective guarding solutions.
Datalogic showcased its portfolio of supply chain solutions to be used in every facet of the supply chain to efficiently and effectively detect, identify, mark, sort, ship, receive and fulfill.
Voxware partnered with Vuzix to develop an AR offering that brings voice and scanning together with vision and image capture to create a comprehensive personnel optimization solution.
Hyundai Forklift introduced the BCS-9 stand-up counter-balanced battery lift trucks for narrow aisle operation in distribution and manufacturing environments.
Mallard Manufacturing introduced Extend-a-Rail, a mobile, expandable pallet flow lane that provides temporary pallet staging where and when it’s needed.
EMH released the new Model LS Load-Stabilized Hoist, ideal for transporting loads quickly, securely and safely.
The new BBX50 model 4-wheel electric forklift from Komatsu offers lifting capacities ranging from 4,000-6,500 pounds.
MobileDemand designed an innovative 8-inch rugged tablet with integrated 3D camera that features a high-performance 2D barcode imager, fingerprint reader, 4G LTE, GPS, dual color cameras, hot swappable batteries, vehicle mounting and more.
KION showcased its offerings together with Dematic, including the Baoli KBD Series, as seen here, which features a Kohler Tier 4 Final diesel engine and load capacities up to 7,000 pounds.
I.D. Systems’ new Vision Pro software features an exception-based, intuitive and easy-to-navigate user interface with advanced technologies that allow for tighter integration with WMS, ERP and maintenance software packages.
Designed for durability in a variety of environments, OTTO Motors’ redesigned OTTO 100 self-driving vehicle meets the rigors of industrial environments, while continuing to maintain the flexibility to work in a lab, at manufacturing plants and everywhere in between.
Hoist Liftruck expanded its electric tractor line to include flooded lead acid, fast charge, hydrogen fuel cell and lithium ion charging options.
Trelleborg showcased a sampling of its full range of tires for the material handling market, including the Pit Stop Line Elite XP resilient, which features a built-in, visible line that appears when the tire has just 100 hours remaining before replacement.
Exide Technologies announced the GNB Marathon FPX Premium Flat Plate battery, designed for medium to heavy-duty industrial use and for opportunity charging applications.
Scandit released Barcode Scanner SDK 5.2 with MatrixScan, which enables users of any camera-equipped device to locate, track and decode multiple barcodes at once.
Master Magnetics (The Magnet Source) provides workhorse magnets for the supply chain and distribution industries, including magnetic sweepers, ideal for the fast and efficient removal of hazardous scrap metal debris from warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, runways, manufacturing and shop areas, job sites, workshops and other high-traffic areas.
OPEX released Perfect Pick HD, a unique, robotic goods-to-person order picking technology that stores custom totes two deep on either side of the aisle.
The new TAB Wrapper Tornado “Skinny Series” orbital wrapping machines from TAB Industries wraps low-profile and limited-length products in plastic film for secure storage, warehousing and transportation without the need for pallets, boxes or containers.
Lenze Americas delivers out-of-the-box smart product solutions for clearly specified roller and chain conveyor applications.
viastore’s updated viadat 9.0 WMS is independent of databases and operating systems, and its scalability and multi-client capability make it suitable for e-commerce businesses and logistics service providers.
MODULAR CHARGERS
Douglas Battery, Winston-Salem, N.C., showcased its full range of batteries and chargers, including LegaC2 high-frequency modular chargers. LegaC2 modular chargers are suitable for a wide range of battery capacities, and are designed to maintain peak efficiency at all times. Due to the modular construction, charger modules can be switched on and off automatically. If a single module develops a minor fault, the charger will bypass it and continue operation at reduced power, resulting in a continued charging process and uninterrupted fleet operations.
The Douglas DataTrac battery monitoring device can be installed right on the battery to capture real-time information on a range of battery parameters. This small unit records minute-by-minute data, then uploads it to a PC or tablet via Bluetooth. The Douglas DataTrac Reporting Suite then analyzes and converts the data into easy-to-read reports with actionable information.
Douglas Battery
800-211-3684
www.douglasbattery.com
ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLES
Absolute E-Z Up (AEUP), Charleston, S.C., partnered with Zallys, an Italy-based manufacturer of personnel carriers, electric vehicles and material handling equipment, to debut a new line of electrical utility vehicles.
The new line consists of over 70 products in three categories (tow, load and personnel carriers).
The electric wheelbarrows and loading equipment can safely and efficiently move materials up to 4,409 pounds.
The line of electric utility vehicles can push, pull or steer wheeled loads up to 33,069 pounds.
Whether picking orders or transporting personnel, Zallys line of electric personnel carriers safely transports up to 1,100 pounds and tows up to 5,500 pounds.
Absolute E-Z Up
843-388-2556
www.absolutee-zup.com
LITHIUM-SPECIFIC BATTERY CHARGER
Delta-Q Technologies, Canada, released its first lithium-specific battery charger—the ICL1200.
The new ICL1200 is a 1,200-watt charger, designed to optimally charge lithium battery systems with any lithium-ion chemistry (e.g. LCO, NCA, NMC, LMO, LFP, LTO, etc), suitable for use on any electric machine, including scooters, low-speed electric vehicles, boom lifts, floor care machines, automated guided vehicles (AGV) and more.
The ICL1200 uses controller area network (CAN bus) communications and carries a comprehensive set of global regulatory approvals, including touch-safe requirements for the European electric vehicle market.
Featuring a wide AC input range, the charger can operate on any single-phase electrical grid around the world. With a fully customizable field-replaceable cable design and the ability to act as both an on/off board chargers, the new ICL provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with flexibility in design and deployment.
Delta-Q Technologies
604-327-8244
www.delta-q.com
RETAIL DELIVERY SYSTEM
ORBIS Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis., featured its spectrum of reusable packaging and retail delivery system.
The 42x30-inch small-format HP pallet frees up trailer space by allowing more pallets to fit in each vertical stack, while maximizing cube efficiency of the truck with 45 configurations vs the standard 30. This pallet allows full cases and split cases to be sorted and loaded at the distribution center to optimize routes. After arriving at the retailer, it can be moved directly to the floor and used as a replenishment vehicle at the point of sale. This small-format pallet maximizes floor space and fits in narrow aisles to accommodate compact retail formats. The pallet’s contoured corners won’t damage product, and the solid body construction accommodates a variety of load sizes and weights.
The OPTE Bulk is a collapsible bulk system comprised of a plastic pallet, reusable sleeve and top cap, in footprints from 32x44 inches to 40x48 inches. Sleeves are available in several heights, styles and access door configurations. When full, the OPTE Bulk protects bulk products and tote systems during shipping. When empty, the sleeves collapse for easier storing and reduced freight costs, and the lightweight components allow for safer handling.
Tote dollies are available for a variety of handheld totes and trays, and can be used within a distribution center for easy tote handling between workstations and at retail for efficient replenishment. Dollies are available in a variety of materials, footprints and configurations. Non-marking casters also are available for retail floors.
Carts can streamline picking and fulfillment in both distribution centers and retail environments. When integrated with reusable totes, users have a flexible system that connects picking to delivery. They can be integrated with reusable picking and distribution totes to more conveniently store and stage goods. The mobility of the carts is critical to accelerate picking speed and improve order accuracy in this fast-paced landscape. Standard carts feature powder-coated construction for a long life and aesthetics. All carts feature heavy-duty casters to minimize noise and ensure easy maneuverability.
The Pally is part dolly, part pallet. This dual feature allows materials to be stored, transported and distributed with less equipment, minimal labor and few touch points. The Pally is what unloads and moves the materials to their destination. When mobile, the Pally quickly converts to static mode with a press of the pedal. When static, the rubber braking stabilizers ensure the Pally withstands lateral force, allowing for stable transport within a trailer. For small-format retailers, the Pally supports frequent product deliveries and easily maneuvers in tight spaces. It also assists in picking and fulfilling material, and enables staging of e-commerce products designated for store pickup.
ORBIS also showcased its newest products, the BulkPak and ORBIShield lines.
ORBIS Corp.
800-890-7292
www.orbiscorporation.com
SORTATION SOLUTIONS, LABOR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Intelligrated, Cincinnati, displayed its lineup of sortation solutions, fulfillment technologies, labor management software and lifecycle support services.
Bomb bay, cross-belt, tilt-tray, sliding shoe, push tray, dual-tray and sweeper sorters are designed to handle the product sizes and packaging types of e-commerce. The IntelliSort HDS, for instance, offers an innovative dual-sided design that fits a high density of chutes in minimal floor space, an ideal solution for zone-skipping applications that pre-sort orders according to destination prior to releasing them to parcel carriers.
Labor management software from Intelligrated Software helps operations meet rising customer service expectations while driving labor savings and ensuring process rigor, both in distribution centers and in stores. And, Intelligrated’s Momentum WES platform offers the flexibility and speed necessary to respond to operational demands in real time and drive complex omni-channel and e-commerce fulfillment.
Intelligrated
866-936-7300
www.intelligrated.com
TABLET, LAPTOP DOCKING & MOUNTING SOLUTIONS
Havis Inc., Warminster, Pa., displayed new docking and mounting solutions for numerous brand computers, including the recently-added DS-DELL-700 Series of IP-rated fixed docking solutions with internal power supply options for Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablets. These solutions are designed to increase mobile productivity for in-vehicle material handling applications, including forklifts, mobile carts, and pallet jacks.
Havis works directly with laptop and tablet manufacturers such as Dell, Getac, Microsoft, Panasonic and more to ensure device compatibility with docking stations. In fact, Havis partnered with Dell Corp., Round Rock, Texas, to develop the new patent-pending DS-DELL-700 Series, which provides a fixed docking solution to secure Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablets in applications requiring an IP65-compliant rating and an internal power supply.
Havis also displayed a range of mobile office accessories, including power supplies, keyboards and screen blanking solutions.
Havis Inc.
800-524-9900
www.havis.com
STORAGE INNOVATIONS, ORDER FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS
Frazier Industrial Co., Long Valley, N.J., showcased a team of storage innovations and order fulfillment solutions, designed to maximize space, improve productivity and increase order picking efficiency.
The Ergo Deep Reach, for instance, is an alteration of the Ergo Beam, developed in response to customer needs for an advantage when picking heavy cases. Ergo Deep Reach’s pallet locations sit at a low level while enabling workers to seamlessly walk through the aisle from one row to the other. This patent-pending solution boasts 4-inch structural steel beams, creates easy access to rear carton location for improved picking productivity and is ideal for first and second level order picking applications, at a capacity up to 2,500 pounds.
The Pallet Mole features the latest technology in high-density storage, storing up to over 40 feet high and 50 pallet positions deep, while increasing productivity and maintaining SKU selectivity.
SelecDeck Carton Flow is the ideal solution for rising SKU counts and slow moving items. By converting lower pallet rack levels to SelecDeck, users are said to increase floor pick locations by 25%. SelecDeck’s universal shelf bed accommodates cases of all shapes and sizes and provides quick and easy product mix changes.
Frazier also announced the opening of its newest plant in Escobedo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The plant will manufacture 2 million pounds of steel per month.
Frazier Industrial Co.
800-859-1342
www.frazier.com
REUSABLE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
Foreverlamp, Torrance, Calif., showcased its LED lighting solutions designed to replace HID high bay lighting.
These advanced LED lighting solutions enable customers to re-use their existing lighting fixtures in an eco-friendly manner by simply replacing a light bulb. Each lamp is designed to work with the existing magnetic ballast and sockets, and doesn’t require any re-wiring, reconfiguration and/or contractors to install.
Foreverlamp is said to be the first in the industry to introduce a 1000W and 400W plug-n-play metal halide replacement lamp.
The advanced 1000W retrofit LED solution—the RS Series—was developed to replace 750W and 1000W metal halide lamps, providing up to 52,000 lumens with a CRI of 83 in 5000K.
The Foreverlamp Retrofit Series consists of the GS, PS and HS Series that offer versatile lumen outputs from 18,000 to 27,000 that are compatible with 400W through 175W pulse and probe start ballasts. The GS Series comes standard as a bi-directional uplight/downlight for high output applications with a range of 9,900 lumens to 24,000 lumens. The PS Series delivers a smaller, yet powerful form factor with up to 21,000 lumen outputs and available in standard and high output.
The DLC Approved LED HB Series high-bay fixtures are designed to replace a 400W HID fixture, and are DLC-approved and UL and CE listed.
Foreverlamp
310-320-8811
www.foreverlamp.com
ROUTE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS
Magline, Standish, Mich., acquired the assets of The Mule battery powered lifting product from Beyond Products, Inc., Milford, Conn. As a result, it launched LiftPlus, a versatile all-in-one system that encompasses an electric screw drive system providing smooth and quiet operation. Its narrow footprint fits through doorways and into tight spaces, eliminating the need for a fork truck when not required. The available end effectors are equipped with quick-change brackets, allowing one LiftPlus unit to perform multiple jobs. Plus, it easily folds for storage and transporting.
Magline also teamed up with Rotacaster, Australia, to create the Self-Stabilizing Hand Truck, which features a fully supported rotation wheel base for easy maneuverability in confined spaces. The integrated kickstand holds the truck in an upright position when loading or when a load is not present.
The Self-Stabilizing truck also makes it easier for operators to elevate rather than lift up curbs or over obstructions without reversing.
And, the new propulsion assist feature and lift system for the CooLift provides assistance while pushing a loaded CooLift over rough terrain, inclines or thresholds. The easy-to-use propulsion controls include a throttle interlock feature to minimize accidental activation of the propulsion system. Propulsion is activated with a separate button, so the user maintains complete control when in use. The center drive wheels automatically return to free-wheel mode when the throttle is released to allow operators to move the CooLift with ease when propulsion is not needed. The CooLift units also come equipped with a fully electric lift system. The lift is chain driven, with twin lead screws at the front of the deck and a linear actuator at the rear of the deck. A microprocessor control system with encoder feedback provides smooth, quiet operation during lifting and lowering, and the capacity ranges up to 1,500 pounds.
Magline
800-624-5463
www.magline.com
FORKLIFTS
Manitou Group, West Bend, Wis., launched a new range of industrial forklifts, including 25 new models that offer a variety of electric, diesel and gas options and a capacity range from 3,300 to 15,432 pounds.
On display was the new Manitou MI25G forklift, which features a lifting capacity of 5,500 pounds and a lift height up to 10 feet x 10 inches. This forklift comes equipped with a powershift transmission, duplex mast and a 35 hp LPG engine.
The new ME316 offers a lift capacity of 3,520 pounds and a lift height up to 21 feet x 4 inches. This machine was redesigned to emphasize a more modern and stylized concept.
Fitted with a 48-volt battery, these electric machines are ideal for logistic centers, loading and unloading vehicles, storage/warehouses, distribution centers, procurement centers and more.
Manitou Group
262-334-9461
www.manitou.com
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