Food Processing - October 2007 - (Page 60)

F O R T H E F L O O R : M aT E R i a L H a n d L i n g Dump without dust Dispense with pallets A new Manual Dump to Rigid Bin Weigh Batching System eliminates dust during manual dumping from bags, boxes, drums and other containers, de-lumps the material and feeds it gravimetrically from mezzanine level into rigid bins placed on a floor scale. The unit features a high-velocity vacuum fan that draws airborne dust from the operator’s atmosphere into two cartridge filters. Automatic reverse-pulse filter cleaning allows continuous, efficient operation; timer-activated solenoid valves release short blasts of compressed plant air inside cartridge filters causing dust build-up on the outer filter surfaces to fall into the hopper. Flexicon Corp.; Bethlehem, Pa. 888-353-9426;www.flexicon.com The Model 601 Pallet Dispenser has a novel side-clamp design that grips and lifts the entire stack to allow the bottom pallet to feed independently from the stack to the palletizing station. This design allows the dispenser to run pallets with protruding nails or loose boards, while minimizing further pallet damage and eliminating handling concerns during warehousing and shipping. The compact unit has a solid steel frame with barrier guarding and a heavy-gauge, chain-driven pallet handling mechanism. a-B-C Packaging; Tarpon Springs, Fla. 800-237-5975; www.abcpackaging.com mid-speed palletizing applications. Still in its original size, the product now offers substantially greater capacities than competitive products that are larger and more expensive. Its compact footprint allows it to fit where floor space is an issue, and its flexible layout configurations enable it to work within an operation’s specific needs. FKi Logistex; St. Louis 877-935-4564; www.fkilogistex.com Tough scrapers Heavy duty lift trucks Featuring a new turbocharged engine, a hydraulic fingertip control system and ergonomic styling, the P17500-P33000 series of trucks provide powerful performance for demanding applications. With six different capacities ranging from 17,500 to 33,000 lbs., these trucks are ready to tackle the toughest customer applications. For optimal performance, they rely on the turbocharged diesel engine equipped with a common rail fuel delivery system that assures even and high pressure fuel delivery to all six cylinders allowing for swift acceleration, low noise and reliable performance. Cat Lift Trucks; Houston 800-228-5438; www.cat-lift.com Available in nylon, stainless steel and polyethylene, a new line of floor and paddle scrapers includes flexible scrapers for work on curved surfaces as well as scrapers that are rigid enough to handle tough scraping challenges. These chemical- and corrosion-resistant products are made from FDA-approved materials and designed for use with the company’s color-coded European-thread handles. Remco Products; Zionsville, ind. 317-876-9856; www.remcoproducts.com One-man operation Increased handling reliability The VGS 3010 vacuum gripper system is a flexible solution for automated material handling applications in packaging. This decentralized vacuum system allows for a reliable grip on porous surfaces, making it ideal for handling corrugated boxes and containers in a variety of applications such as carton erecting and palletizing Designed to increase material handling reliability at higher speeds, the product’s flexible design eliminates the need for multiple end effectors when handling different shapes and sizes. Piab USa inc.; Hingham, Mass. 800-321-7422; www.piab.com Filling 15-20 densely filled bags per hour is a one-man operation with the Automated Bulk Bag Filling System. It increases productivity while maximizing the output of dense, stable, filled bags. Includes weigh system and advanced PLC controls. national Bulk Equipment; Holland, Mich. 616-399-2220; www.nbe-inc.com MORE ON thE WEb this is only a fraction of our material handling and lift trucks products this month. For the full roundup, as well as equipment products in all categories, go to www.FoodProcessing.com. New palletizer options New design and interface options for the A-780 case palletizer increase its capacity and value as a choice for low- to 60 • FOOD PROCESSING OCtObER 2007 WWW.FOODPROCESSING.COM http://www.abcpackaging.com http://www.flexicon.com http://www.fkilogistex.com http://www.remcoproducts.com http://www.nbe-inc.com http://www.cat-lift.com http://www.FoodProcessing.com http://www.piab.com http://www.foodprocessing.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Food Processing - October 2007

Food Processing - October 2007 Contents Editor’s Plate Power Lunch NewsBites Rollout Food Biz Kids Product Spotlight Annual R&D Survey Product Development Plant Operations Packaging New Product Profiles Toops Scoops

Food Processing - October 2007

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.