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A loading dock is typically an elevated opening (or openings) in a building’s sidewall where shipments are sorted and staged for loading and unloading of trailers, shipping containers or rail cars. To make that area more accessible and safe during the movement of goods, loading dock equipment and attachments are used. Because the shipping and receiving process requires personnel to conduct loading and unloading processes, dock equipment is designed to ensure the safety of both the workers and the loads as they enter and exit the trailer. Typical equipment includes attachments that secure and bridge the gap between the vehicle and the dock, lighting to illuminate the inside of the trailer, building-to-vehicle communication systems and weather protection. What Is Dock Equipment? There are several types of dock equipment. These include: Security: To secure the trailer, shipping container or rail car to the dock face, or outside wall of the dock door area, and ensure that it does not roll or shift away, a variety of devices are employed. These include: Dock bumpers - Pieces of rubber located at the floor level of a dock opening to cushion the building from truck trailer impact. Chocks (also called wheel chocks - Triangular blocks of rubber, wood or metal placed in front of, between or behind truck wheels to prevent trailer movement. Trailer restraint - Mechanical or hydraulic devices attached to the dock face that connect to the trailer to prevent its movement. Trailer jack – A device used to support the vehicle end of an over-the-road trailer when the vehicle departs, leaving the trailer behind for extended loading or unloading. Gap bridging: To properly align the floor of the dock and the floor of the trailer, shipping container or railcar—or to close any space between the two—a variety of devices are used to adjust the elevation of the vehicle and bridge the gap. These include: Dock board or dock plate- A portable plate that can be placed manually or with a lift truck. Dock ramp or yard ramp – A portable metal ramp with curbs and wheels attached, pushed into position at the rear of a truck or side of a railcar to provide a bridge down to ground level for personnel or lift trucks to use in loading and unloading. The longer the ramp, the less steep the angle to be climbed. Dock leveler or edge-of-dock leveler - A manually, hydraulically air or electrically operated plate, located at the dock entrance, that can be raised and lowered to accommodate varying trailer floor heights. Dock lift – A fixed lift whose travel is generally 5 feet or less that is used to load/unload material from trucks and transfer it to dock or ground elevation. For loading and unloading trailers when no direct access to the building is available, a movable device can be used instead. These portable dock platforms use a scissor lift mechanism to lift the surface up to the level of the trailer. This allows personnel and handling equipment to ride up to the trailer and back down to ground level with loads. Hinged bridge - A hinged transition plate attached to the edge of the dock platform that unfolds to reach the truck bed. Conveyor – In certain facilities, trailers can be loaded or unloaded from a conveyor line in a fluid load process. Lighting: Lights are often used at the dock to both illuminate the work area, as well as to facilitate communication between personnel at the dock and a truck driver. Types include: Communication lights – Similar to traffic signals, these two- or three-light devices operate in pairs. The exterior light station signals to the truck driver when it is safe to dock the vehicle or depart from the dock. The interior light station notifies warehouse personnel that a vehicle is present at the dock face. Illumination lighting – Because dock areas are often utilized at night, dock lights are used to illuminate the work area, as well as to bring light into the trailer, shipping container or railcar to help personnel do their jobs safely. Weather protection: For dock areas that are exposed to the elements, a variety of devices are used to protect workers and surfaces from rain, snow, ice, heat and humidity. These include: Loading dock door – Similar to a residential garage door, these retractable doors can be made of panels or curtains to control ambient temperature and humidity inside the building. They can be opened manually or automatically when a trailer is secured to the dock face. Dock seal or weather seal - A rubber or canvas covered pad or drape that extends a few inches out from a dock face to seal the gap between the dock and the trailer’s entrance. Dock shelter - A cover that can be extended to protect the opening between the door of a rail car or truck and a warehouse from inclement weather. How Is Dock Equipment Used? Dock equipment is used at the point where a trailer, shipping container or railcar is loaded or unloaded. Shipping: At the dock faces where outbound shipments leave the facility Receiving: At the dock faces where inbound shipments arrive at a facility Yard: If a building has no elevated dock openings, or if all dock openings are occupied by other vehicles, loading and unloading can be accomplished in the yard What Are the Benefits? Dock equipment provides a variety of benefits: Communication: Lighting that indicates and directs truck drivers and warehouse personnel that it is safe to park, enter or exit a trailer Illumination: Lighting that extends into the trailer to help warehouse personnel as they load or unload contents Loading and unloading: Providing safe access by bridging the gap between the dock face and trailer, shipping container or railcar Safety: Preventing personnel or loads from tripping or falling through any gap between the trailer, shipping container or railcar and the dock face Security: Securing the transport vehicle to the building to prevent movement until the loading or unloading process is complete Weather protection: Protecting personnel and loads from inclement weather Where Is Dock Equipment Used? Dock equipment can be found in facilities in nearly every industry, including: Aerospace Appliance Automotive Beverage Chemicals Construction Consumer goods E-Commerce Food Hardware Hospital Manufacturing Materials processing Paper Pharmaceutical Plastics Retail Warehousing and distribution Read more about how Dock Equipment is used in different industries and applications. Case studies detailing the use of Dock Lifts can be found here. Learn More About Dock Equipment Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) Industry Group Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) Industry Group Members Dock Equipment Standards
Electrification and Controls Manufacturers Association (ACE) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of electrification and controlling devices. They supply solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. Devices that control, service and enhance productivity of industrial handling including: Remote Controls Festooning Drives Motors Conductor Bars Anti-Collision Devices Weighing Devices Brakes Resistors Cabling Mission A|C|E brings together the leading suppliers and component manufacturers to educate, promote, specify and properly apply safe and reliable solutions for an automated world. Vision To be recognized as the guiding authority of electrical control systems in automated solutions.
KPI Solutions is an end-to-end warehousing and distribution solutions provider, offering supply chain consulting, warehouse software, systems integration, and automation. We partner with our customers to analyze, design, implement, and support a full range of customized supply chain solutions that elevate distribution performance, provide competitive advantage, and enable growth. Our data-driven, technology-neutral approach transforms operations with automation to boost fulfillment speed, reduce reliance on labor, and improve agility. Our full-service capabilities include supply chain consulting, engineered concept design, automated systems integration, warehouse software, and lifetime support services. Our Solutions: Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems Automated Guided Vehicle Systems Carousels Consulting & Professional Services Controls & Controlling Devices Conveyors Order picking & E-Commerce fulfillment Sortation Equipment Systems Integration Services Vertical Lift Module
For over 75 years, Cattron has been a leading provider of wireless remote control and machine stop solutions that enhance the safety and productivity of the movement, control, and protection of goods used throughout the material handling operation. Cattron solutions have built-in safety features to meet critical safety requirements and offer a range of solutions from standard configuration and handheld operator control units for simple operations to expertly designed and customized bellybox-style operator control units for complex operations. Cattron safety systems give workers fail-safe, convenient access to wireless emergency stop devices that enhance worker safety and the productivity of your operations. Cattron’s remote control system brands include BWI Eagle, CattronControl, Classic Series, Safety Systems and Tyro.
PULS, a global technology leader in DC power solutions, is revolutionizing industrial power supply with the most efficient switched-mode power supplies and DC backup solutions available for the demanding requirements in material handling applications. Our commitment to engineering innovation delivers high-quality, long-lasting solutions with lower heat generation, compact designs, extended service life and reduced energy and replacement costs. The PULS portfolio includes FIEPOS field mounted power supplies for decentralized applications (IP65/67, on machine), DIMENSION, PIANO and MiniLine Series DIN rail power supplies (IP20, control enclosure), along with DC-UPS and DC backup, storage devices, redundancy modules and PISA electronic circuit protection for load and voltage protection. Wiferion (a PULS brand) Industrial Wireless Charging Systems provide in-process charging that maximize fleet efficiency and system uptime for AMRs, AGVs and Industrial Vehicles (Trucks and Forklifts)
AML manufactures and designs data collection products, including mobile computers, wearables, mini kiosks, and vehicle mount computers. These devices can be used for a variety of applications including inventory control, shipping and receiving, stock look-up, asset tracking, time and attendance, and more. Our goal is to provide sensible solutions for mission-critical activities, to improve efficiency and productivity, and to make barcode data collection applications worry-free. As a US-based manufacturer, our hands-on approach to customer support is highly important to us. Completing a mobile computer or kiosk refresh has never been made easier using our convenient software utilities such as AML Device Manager and AML Setup. With 40 years of experience in the industry and thousands of devices deployed nationwide, we are confident our US-based technical and engineering team can help implement American-made barcoding solutions no matter how complex the situation.
While customer demand for device management solutions continues to surge, Brendamour's partnership has allowed ARC to meet that demand head-on and effectively scale its operations to meet clients' needs.For any business, tools that can improve employee efficiency are highly valued. This is particularly the case for companies investing in handheld devices, such as Zebra Technologies, Honeywell, Samsung and other scanners. This explains why the demand for ChargeItSpot's ARC (Asset Recharge Center) device management integrated with smart lockers has been growing so fast.Businesses that provide employees handheld devices are experiencing significant shrink of these devices, often exceeding rates of 20% per year due to loss and theft.The ARC kiosks allow organizations to more efficiently track and manage handheld devices, which has helped to reduce device shrink to around 1%."If a client is paying over $1,000 each for these handheld devices and we can reduce the number of devices they need per store by 20% or 30%, and they have hundreds or thousands of stores, you can see where those numbers add up very quickly," Robert Kay, ARC's senior vice president of operations, said in a phone interview.The Philadelphia-based company developed its ARC product during the pandemic in response to client concerns.Meeting client needs"Our clients were telling us they had issues with managing handheld devices at their facilities," Kay said. "We responded to their needs by developing a kiosk and a software-based management platform that reduces shrink, reduces managerial oversight time and increases employee productivity."The platform generates reports that show how many handheld devices are checked out, how many are checked in, how long they are checked out, which employees are using them, and importantly, which employees have not returned a handheld device that they checked out.On the touchscreen, the user can report any issues with the handheld devices, such as a cracked screen or an uncharged battery. If a device is not functioning properly, that gets escalated automatically to a supervisor or the IT department as requested by the client.The most obvious benefits the ARC offers, Kay noted, are visibility and control. Allowing managers to have actionable insights into what's really going on with their assets has proven to have an impact on the business' bottom line.A more long-term benefit, however, is overall improved operational efficiency.Clients often overstock devices because so many remain nonfunctioning and also don't always know the optimal number of handheld devices they need at the premises. With ARC's ability to immediately flag faulty devices for repair and generate insights on specific device quantity needs on a location level, it allows companies to save money by right-sizing their device fleet.Logistics partnershipARC, in its efforts to fine tune efficiencies for its customers, recently combined the delivery and installation functions for its kiosks into one service instead of two. This has been accomplished through a partnership with Brendamour Logistics, a logistics provider that specializes in full truck load deliveries, with a focus on self-serve kiosks.Unlike other logistics companies, Brendamour employs drivers trained in kiosk installation who can install the kiosk at the time of delivery. This cuts a two-step process in half."They're delivering and installing at the same time," Kay said. "It's a much more efficient and cost-effective way to install our kiosks."Previously, ARC used "less than truckload" (known as "LTL") companies for deliveries. The kiosks would arrive two or three days prior to the installation.The Brendamour driver, on the other hand, goes out with a full truck to make deliveries and installations, then returns with an empty truck."We know each week when the deliveries are going out, and when I say deliveries, I also mean installations," Kay said. "By having it delivered and installed at the same time, we don't have to worry about our kiosks sitting on one of our clients' loading docks or sitting in a warehouse for two or three days…and possibly getting damaged."Also, we don't have to coordinate with two companies, because from time to time with LTL shipments, you can have delays. And then you have to reach out to the installer and let them know that, 'Oh, these kiosks weren't delivered to this location. You're going to have to skip this or come back to it or dispatch a technician a week later.'"At the start of the partnership, ARC sent senior technicians to Brendamour's facility in Cincinnati with a demo kiosk to train Brendamour's driver/technicians on how to install an ARC kiosk."We could tell right away they understood technology," Kay said for Brendamour. "They're used to installing kiosks. As an operations person, I like the fact that they [Brendamour] just get it done."Logistics partner considerationsWhen looking for a logistics provider, Kay looks at the following considerations: How quickly can they convey the information and have them perform the service? Do they have the trucks available? Can they meet our delivery and installation schedule? Does it make sense financially? The kiosks typically get shipped from the manufacturer to the client, reducing the need for warehousing. A certain amount of inventory is housed at the company's Philadelphia warehouse while some is warehoused at Brendamour's Cincinnati headquarters.Kay's biggest surprise has been the extent of the post-COVID business rebound."Post COVID things are going gangbusters," he said. It has surpassed pre-COVID levels "considerably."While customer demand for device management solutions continues to surge, Brendamour's partnership has allowed ARC to meet that demand head-on and effectively scale its operations to meet the needs of its biggest clients.About ARC by ChargeItSpotARC® (Asset Recharge Center) is a leading smart-locker system for managing company-owned handheld devices that employees use to do their jobs. Handheld devices are a critical productivity driver for team members. When these devices go missing, become non-functional, or consume too much time from managers overseeing manual processes, productivity slows, time and money are lost, and employee and customer satisfaction drops. ARC’s tech-enabled solution has allowed clients to save time, money, and improved productivity surrounding this complex retail problem.Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, ARC is a division of ChargeItSpot. Since its founding in 2011, ChargeItSpot has managed millions of consumer and associate devices within the world’s largest brands. To learn more, visit ExperienceARC.com.ContactARCHeidi DavidsonGalvanize Worldwideheidi@galvanizeworldwide.com(914) 441-6862
READING, PA — May 28, 2025— EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications has partnered with Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext), one of the world's leading manufacturers and providers of material handling, automation and fleet solutions to provide Fleet, Operations and Facility Managers with new choices to power their forklift equipment.As new members of the Logisnext Promatch® parts program, customers can now choose from both HAWKER® and EnerSys® proven traditional lead-acid batteries, as well as advanced maintenance-free thin plate pure lead (TPPL) batteries. These options, available since March 17, 2025, empower material handling operations to optimize equipment productivity while minimizing or even eliminating downtime for battery maintenance in their operations.“This new partnership benefits Logisnext customers with several battery and charger options from both EnerSys® and HAWKER®. Whether an operation is running Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Cat® Lift Trucks, or forklifts from Jungheinrich® or UniCarriers®, the addition of EnerSys and HAWKER into the Promatch® parts program gives Logisnext customers even more choices in power solutions and support.” said Ben Ruela, OEM General Manager for Motive Power at EnerSys.In addition to batteries, this new partnership between EnerSys and Logisnext also includes energy-efficient, high-frequency chargers and intuitive battery management devices from both brands to monitor and manage equipment power usage and help maximize battery service life.“As our customers become increasing focused on efficiency and productivity, downtime available for maintenance is subject to increasing levels of scrutiny – including battery maintenance. The ability of EnerSys to minimize or even virtually eliminate battery maintenance obligations will help our customers’ equipment to stay moving and productive, without compromising reliability,” stated Catherine Penn, Senior Manager of Energy Solutions Strategy and Sales at Logisnext. “As many of our customers migrate towards electric equipment, EnerSys is well-positioned to help them better monitor and manage their battery assets today as well as energy usage as their material handling operations further progress.”EnerSys® products available through the Logisnext Promatch® parts program include: Lead-acid batteries: IRONCLAD® Loadhog®, Superhog®, Deserthog® and Express® batteries Maintenance-free batteries: NexSys® TPPL batteries Chargers: NexSys®+, Express® and IMPAQ™ chargers Battery monitoring: Wi-iQ® battery monitoring devicesProducts available from HAWKER® in the Logisnext Promatch® parts program include: Lead-acid batteries: Energy-Plus™, Powerline® and HAWKER Water Less® batteries Maintenance-free batteries: HAWKER® FLEX® TPPL batteries Chargers: LIFEPLUS® MOD3, PTO™ MOD3, and LIFESPEED® MOD3 chargers Battery Monitoring: BATTERY BOSS™ WC battery monitoring devicesAll products offered through the Logisnext Promatch® parts program are fully-supported by EnerSys’ extensive North American service network, featuring over 400 authorized technicians across 75 service locations.For more information about EnerSys and its full line of products, systems, and support, visit www.enersys.com or contact your local EnerSys representative.For more information on Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and its network of dealers, visit www.logisnextamericas.com.About EnerSys EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and designs, manufactures, and distributes energy systems solutions and motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. The company goes to market through four lines of business: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty and New Ventures. Energy Systems, which combine power conversion, power distribution, energy storage, and enclosures, are used in the telecommunication, broadband and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric powered vehicles. Specialty batteries are used in aerospace and defense applications, portable power solutions for soldiers in the field, large over-the-road trucks, premium automotive, medical and security systems applications. New Ventures provides energy storage and management systems for various applications including demand charge reduction, utility back-up power, and dynamic fast charging for electric vehicles. EnerSys also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers in over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world. To learn more about EnerSys please visit www.enersys.com/en/.SustainabilitySustainability at EnerSys is about more than just the benefits and impacts of our products. Our commitment to sustainability encompasses many important environmental, social and governance issues. Sustainability is a fundamental part of how we manage our own operations. Minimizing our environmental footprint is a priority. Sustainability is our commitment to our employees, our customers and the communities we serve. Our products facilitate positive environmental, social and economic impacts around the world. To learn more visit: www.enersys.com/en/about-us/sustainability.Caution Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsEnerSys is making this statement in order to satisfy the “Safe Harbor” provision contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any of the statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A forward-looking statement predicts, projects, or uses future events as expectations or possibilities. Forward-looking statements may be based on expectations concerning future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties relating to operations and the economic environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements, please see our risk factors as disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by EnerSys on its website or otherwise. EnerSys does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.About Mitsubishi Logisnext AmericasMitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc., and its group companies have helped customers Move The World Forward for over 100 years. A technology-driven manufacturer, Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas offers scalable solutions from material handling to automation and extensive fleet support. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, its complete portfolio of advanced solutions spans across five leading brands – Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat® lift trucks, Rocla AGV Solutions, UniCarriers® Forklifts and Jungheinrich® warehouse and automation products. All products are backed by an extensive dealer network offering industry-leading customer service and product support. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd. For more information, visit www.LogisnextAmericas.com.ContactKatya HammerMarketing Manager, Motive Power – AmericasENERSY S+1 484-697-1976katya.hammer@enersys.comBen RuelaOEM General Manager, Motive PowerENERSY S+1 732 762-2703ben.ruela@enersys.com
Peak’s 60,000 square foot facility in Littleton, Massachusetts launches with ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours to showcase full scale technology demos of solutions offering.Littleton, MA (April 18, 2025) – Peak Technologies, a global provider of smart technologies, automated supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the company’s global headquarters and Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Littleton, Massachusetts.Attendees at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting attended a luncheon and were able to tour the expanded 60,000 square foot headquarters, which includes innovative technology stations demonstrating advanced automation for the warehouse. The facility currently employs 80 people with plans to expand to over 100 and is estimated to bring significant financial benefit to the local economy.The Peak EBC is a strategically-designed technology demonstration center that showcases many of the solutions Peak offers to businesses across the supply chain, such as machine vision inspection, multi-directional scan tunnels, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), RFID, AI-powered machine vision analytics, powered exoskeleton lift-assist suits, climate-controlled BOPIS (Buy Online Pickup In Store) lockers and more.“We created our Executive Briefing Center – the region’s newest and most comprehensive technology innovation center – to give our customers first-hand engagement with today’s most cutting-edge solutions for supply chain automation,” said Tony Rivers, President and CEO of Peak Technologies. “The EBC demonstrates the technologies that improve warehouse operations with connected data, smart automation, advanced analytics and integrated systems that provide dramatic improvements in productivity, efficiency, and visibility.”In addition to the EBC, Peak’s facility is equipped and staffed for high-speed staging and kitting of over 2,500 mobile devices per day, shipping of over 500 field repair service kits daily, and quick-turn mobile device repairs.About Peak TechnologiesPeak Technologies is a leading systems integrator and global solutions provider focused on empowering productivity in manufacturing, warehousing, T&L, retail and field service organizations. By providing advanced technologies and supply chain automation, Peak provides digitally-connected mobile workforce solutions, worldwide managed services, and evolving smart technologies including RFID, machine vision, robotics, process analytics, AI and more. Peak has the extensive industry experience and global footprint to provide complex solutions, business insights and efficiency improvements at scale for some of the world’s largest companies. For more information, please visit www.peaktech.com.ContactJulie LeonardGlobal Marketing DirectorPeak Technologies, Inc.678-904-9045julie.leonard@peaktech.com
Greer, SC—Creform Corporation has designed and built a ‘Made in the USA’ fleet of BST AGV Model CA-Z50060-K9 for a water sports equipment manufacturer. The AGVs have run-ready capabilities for immediate deployment. The Creform Tite Space AGVs are an innovative solution designed to streamline workflows through efficient automation.This powerful fleet of AGVs manages sequenced parts carts, ensuring precise and efficient movement that help significantly reduce operational bottlenecks. In this application, they travel along a magnetic tape guidepath. Creform also offers another flexible guidance option…no-tape guidepath…for versatility in implementation. The unit can slip under a stationary cart, extending a tow pin into the cart’s frame and then conveying it to a designated workstation or unload point.The units have the functionality of the larger Creform BST-NSI AGVs, but in a compact package for enhanced maneuverability. Each AGV is powered by a 24-volt system with two 12v AGM batteries and offers a sophisticated programmable control system and can control 50 courses with up to 128 commands for each. Course programming can be accomplished with a PC or HMI touch screen and programs can be downloaded via USB memory, ethernet cable or RF.The units are equipped with an RFID reader for command initiation and an onboard RF communication device for traffic management, enhancing operational simplicity, both in tape and no-tape guidance. They operate at speeds of 4 to 50 M/min. (13 to 164 ft./min) and are capable of handling loads up to 1320 lb./600 kg. or 1980 lb./900 kg., catering to various operational and functional needs.The units include robust safety mechanisms such as a music box, LED lights, 16 view obstacle sensor, non-contact laser bumper, emergency stop button, safety PLC, and CAT 3-rated safety devices, always ensuring safe operation.Creform provides solutions for dynamic material handling needs in the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing. As pioneers in adaptive systems, the company empowers companies to seamlessly integrate continuous improvement methodologies like Kaizen, 5S, and lean manufacturing principles. From robust pipe and joint structures to gravity roller conveyors and cutting-edge AGV technology, Creform equips users with the tools to optimize efficiency across various applications. Whether it's streamlining workflow with flow racks and workstations or enhancing mobility with agile carts and AGVs, the company’s solutions are tailored to elevate your operational performance.ContactCreform CorporationSCsales@creform.com800.839.8823www.creform.comBG Edwardsbg.edwards@creform.com
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BackgroundA seed company in Iowa had workers spending all day unloading palletized boxes onto a gravity conveyor. The conveyor moved each box to a staging area where workers would lift them individually onto a workbench for testing and repackaging if needed.The ProblemWith workers manually moving boxes onto and off the conveyor, the ergonomic drain on the company was significant. Each box weighed about 70 lbs, so workers were experiencing frequent back problems and fatigue throughout the day. Production was also slowed because manual lifting was time-consuming and unpredictable.The SolutionA Gorbel® Work Station Crane outfitted with a G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device was installed. The Work Station Crane helped move the boxes ergonomically through all stages of processing, while the G-Force® provided workers with precise handling abilities. What previously took substantial physical strength could now be achieved with a slight touch of the hand. Workers were particularly grateful that this system was easy to use, with no complicated controls or unnecessary buttons – load sensors on the G-Force® took care of that.
An electronic device designed to detect a specific phenomenon, such as the presence or absence of a physical object, and used to affect control over a designated process.
The technologies that support the identification and direct collection of data into a computer system or other micro-processor-controlled device without using a keyboard. Such technologies include bar code, radio frequency data communication, radio frequency identification and other emerging technologies.
A device by means of which the operator controls the speed, acceleration, torque and/or direction or motor driven equipment.
Just as the name denotes, these controlling devices utilize laser, radio and infrared medium to a relay information to various types of material handling equipment.
This 32-page manual has been published by CMAA with the intent to provide information for the operation of overhead and gantry cranes. Operation of an overhead or gantry crane involves more than operating the controls of the crane. The operator must consider and anticipate the motions and actions that will occur as a result of operating the controls. CMAA 79 also lists qualifications required to be a crane operator, as well as “shall and shall nots” for operators.Secure PDF This standard is distributed as an encrypted PDF with a license for up to two separate devices. You will receive one email for registering a device and another email with the document attached. You will need administrative privileges in order to install the FileOpen plug-in for Adobe Acrobat/Reader. Administrative privileges may also be necessary to disable protected mode in Adobe Acrobat/Reader when printing to network printers. FileOpen Plug-In FAQ http://plugin.fileopen.com/faq.aspx FileOpen Troubleshooting FAQ http://www.fileopen.com/products/troubleshooting-faq
This 32-page manual has been published with the intent of providing additional information for the operation of overhead and gantry cranes. The operator must consider and anticipate the motions and actions that will occur as a result of operating the controls. Specification 79 also lists qualification required to be a crane operator, as well as “shall and shall nots” for operators. Secure PDF This standard is distributed as an encrypted PDF with a license for up to 2 separate devices. You will receive one email for registering a device and another email with the standard attached. You will need administrative privileges in order to install the FileOpen plug-in for Adobe Acrobat/Reader. Administrative privileges may also be necessary to disable protected mode in Adobe Acrobat/Reader when printing to network printers. FileOpen Plug-In FAQ http://plugin.fileopen.com/faq.aspx FileOpen Troubleshooting FAQ http://www.fileopen.com/products/troubleshooting-faq
Price: $25.00This standard provides the minimum requirements and guidelines for cable-less controls of electric overhead traveling cranes. A cable-less control device as referenced in this standard uses radio frequency signals to control the movements and actions of said cranes for applications such as material handling. This standard is referenced in CMAA Specification #70, Specifications for Top Running & Gantry Type Multiple Girder Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes, and CMAA Specification #74, Specifications for Top Running & Under Running Single Girder Electric Traveling Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist. This standard provides information and references specific to electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes.