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Fastpic Software Makes A Vlm Even Smarter
May 21st, 2012
FastPic5 inventory management software saves time, increases efficiencies and maximizes storage density by managing height and weight restrictions. While the unit can control these features, FastPic5 inventory management software is designed to proactively supervise this function resulting in an even smarter Shuttle Vertical Lift Module (VLM).
Using the height restriction feature in FastPic5, each tray can be preset with a maximum height for stored goods. To maximize storage density...
Kubota Fulfills Parts Promise To Customers Keeping Parts Available
May 7th, 2012
Kubota Canada has been introducing groundbreaking tractor and utility vehicles for construction, commercial and residential use for 36 years. With an industry leading reputation for equipment that lasts; Kubota’s parts promise is what keeps customers coming back. Kubota is committed to keeping parts available for 20+ years; assuring the local Kubota dealer has quick access to the parts their customers need. That’s great news for Kubota customers, but presents quite a challenge for Kubota’s...
May 4th, 2012
Continental Disc Corporation announces the launch of its newest products which enhance their industry-leading HPX® rupture disc product line: the SANITRX HPX® II Rupture Disc and the HPX® Double Disc Holder.
The SANITRX HPX® II Rupture Disc is a semicircular, scored, reverse acting rupture disc designed specifically for applications in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and biotech industries that require pressures above our SANITRX HPX® Rupture Disc. Available in sizes 1 ½” to 4,”...
Rig Protection Device Protecting Personnel From Hazardous Gases
May 4th, 2012
The Rig Protector package is a wireless detection and monitoring system that warns of hazardous gas levels. The compact, easy-to-install package critically monitors up to four points and can transmit data as far as 3 miles. It is ideally suited for detecting and monitoring gases to include hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ammonia and certain combustibles. Flexible mounting and power supply options make it suitable for monitoring perimeters, mobile work sites including HAZMAT...
High Force Oscillatory Voice Coil Positioning Stage
May 3rd, 2012
H2W's voice coil positioning stage (P/N VCS12-1000-LB-C) is an open loop system that can be used for high force, oscillatory applications that require sinusoidal motion. The stage is driven by an NCC moving coil type linear actuator and is guided by two ceramic coated shafts sliding within two precision linear bushings. Each voice coil has a 1.2" [30.5 mm] stroke, generates 100 lbs [445 N] of continuous force and 300 lbs [1362 N] of peak force. It can be supplied with springs so that the...
Schneider Electric Names Distributor Of The Year Award Winners
May 2nd, 2012
Schneider Electric's Industry Business has named its Automation & Control Excellence (ACE) Program's Distributors of the Year Awards for 2011.
Border States Electric in Brooklyn Park, Minn. was named ACE Solutions Distributor of the Year; Grant Industrial Controls, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. was named ACE Automation Distributor of the Year; and Crescent Electric Supply Company in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio was named ACE Control Distributor of the Year.
The winning distributors were...
Schneider Electric Names Distributor Of The Year Award Winners
April 26th, 2012
Schneider Electric's Industry Business has named its Automation & Control Excellence (ACE) Program's Distributors of the Year Awards for 2011.
Border States Electric in Brooklyn Park, Minn. was named ACE Solutions Distributor of the Year; Grant Industrial Controls, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. was named ACE Automation Distributor of the Year; and Crescent Electric Supply Company in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio was named ACE Control Distributor of the Year.
The winning distributors were...
Schneider Electric Names Distributor Of The Year Award Winners
April 24th, 2012
Schneider Electric's Industry Business has named its Automation & Control Excellence (ACE) Program's Distributors of the Year Awards for 2011.
Border States Electric in Brooklyn Park, Minn. was named ACE Solutions Distributor of the Year; Grant Industrial Controls, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. was named ACE Automation Distributor of the Year; and Crescent Electric Supply Company in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio was named ACE Control Distributor of the Year.
The winning distributors were...
A New Year Brings New Warehouse Strategies
April 23rd, 2012
As we say goodbye to 2011 and start 2012 organizations are reviewing current processes and asking “how can we do this better?”. To stay competitive in these tough economic times companies are looking for solutions that will positively impact the bottom line. Implementing new strategies for warehousing and distribution will not only improve your current process, but they can give you a competitive edge over your competition. Here are a few warehouse strategies that can kick start 2012....
Office Space That Works Harder Or Hardly Works
April 23rd, 2012
Given the economy today, everyone is being asked to do a little more and work a bit harder. The same should be expected of the storage space – it should be working a little harder too! Kardex Remstar dynamic filing solutions can optimize office space creating more meeting rooms or work stations to increase efficiency which can pay dividends in the long run.
Two main factors to consider when analyzing current storage solutions are space performance and filing productivity.
The...