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End of the Line Lift for Truck Assembly
A major truck manufacturer wanted a lift system to be used at the end of a tow chain conveyor system to raise the truck off of the tow chain for inspection and then to lower to ground level.
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Air Cargo Lifts Handle Large Containers
A major logistics company required a loading dock solution for transferring extremely large and heavy air cargo containers between variable truck bed heights and a fixed dock height.
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Gorbel Jib Lifts Oceanographic Institute Out Of Deep Water
In a lab that is part Jacques Cousteau and part George Lucas, an east coast oceanographic institute is using advanced technology to open the doors for expanded open sea scientific research. The centerpiece of the lab is a 50-thousand gallon water tank in which the aquatic research facility simulates open sea conditions while experimenting with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV’s) and remote operated vehicles (ROV’s). These underwater vehicles conduct a wide variety of test using lasers, targets and various large obstacles that average 500 lbs. and measure 5 feet long x 6 feet high.
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One injury Far Too Many For This Utility Company’s Workers
For an electrical utility company, looking out for employee safety is a high priority. It’s that concern for safety that drives them to test the insulation inserts for cherry picker truck baskets to be sure that any line workers who are repairing power lines above the ground are protected from potential electrical shock. The problems: • 120 lb. baskets were being lifted by hand • Average worker is 55 years old • Worker was injured hoisting the basket in the water basin. The solution, a 500 pound capacity work station crane to cover the entire work area. To service the entire work space, the system was installed as two perpendicular systems that shared common support columns.
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An "Outside the Box" Solution Helps Increase Productivity for Electrical Enclosure Manufacture
A Midwestern manufacturer of electrical enclosures splits its time building both standard stock and high end custom enclosures for their customers, so they know what it’s like to go out of their way to create a unique solution for customer satisfaction.
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High Density Storage Meets ‘Store Ready’ Pallets & High Throughput Goals with AS/RS & WMS
A worldwide leader in the soft drink industry recently installed an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) with Warehouse Management Software (WMS) at their plant in Tampa, FL. The single aisle AS/RS stores cases of soft drinks on pallets, and feeds both manual and robotic order picking areas. Designed to store 12,000 pallets, the AS/RS operates with 2 SRMs in one aisle.
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Compact, Unique Merging Solution Saves DC $240,000
Intralox presented a concept for reducing the cost and space requirements by merger 18 conveyor lines into 3. In its design, 6 mobile extendable conveyors unload the 18 dock doors. Each conveyor feeds its own static belt conveyor incline, which directly feeds three Intralox 2:1 Perpetual Merges. Unlike alternative technologies, the Intralox Perpetual Merge does not require upstream accumulation.
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Unique Sortation Solution Increases Throughput Rate by 30%
The integrator recommended an Intralox Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB) sortation system, featuring patented conveyance technology. The sorter is a low-maintenance, fast and accurate 90 degree, or right angle, system that is able to maintain short-edge-leading carton orientation. With a compact design, the Intralox sorter fit seamlessly into the current facility layout. Because the sorter is easy to modify, the client can expand capacity and increase throughput simply by adding diverts.
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Descrambler improves full case de-palletizing operation for mix pallet building down the line
An Intralox registration conveyor was installed to space cartons without the complex controls required with servo solutions. The registration conveyor provides a reliable location for the edge of each carton enabling the label applicator to consistently perform.
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New Crane and Hoist System Delivers the Goods
The Work-Rated hoist includes a mechanical load brake as well as a motor brake for more operator confidence. The VAC-U-LIFT vacuum handling device is equipped with saf-lift lights as well. This system allows one person to quickly and efficiently load a metal press. The VAC-U-LIFT 6 pad lifting device is supported by a WRIGHT Work-Rated 5 ton hoist. This system is used to move single sheets of plate into a press.
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Achieving Ergonomic Sustainability with the Gorbel PIVOT PRO™
A large manufacturer of flooring materials makes a considerable effort toward environmentally friendly products, using recycled and biodegradable materials in its products whenever possible. While their process was targeting environmental sustainability, it was becoming very obvious that is was not ergonomically sustainable. The solution was the PIVOT PRO® articulating jib crane with a 150 pound capacity, 9-foot height under boom and 12-foot span, paired with a Vaculex vacuum lifter. The benefits provided: Reach around columns / obstructions, Accessible by two conveyor lines, One worker can unload 2 conveyor lines in a safer working environment with less injuries to wrists and shoulders.
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DEMAG KBK Crane handles large panels in Automotive Plant
An automotive manufacturer needed a safe and ergonomic way to handle stamped metal panels. The large size and awkward shape of the panel presented challenges that were fully met by the Demag KBK Enclosed Track Crane System supplied. First, a Lift and Tilt Table was used to present the panel to the operator in a comfortable position and greatly reduced the amount of reaching he needed to do.
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Production In Work Cell Increases With Help Of Easy Arm®
A components supplier of commercial lawn mowing equipment installed a new press brake for forming sheet metal into the decks for large mowers. The brake bends the ends of pre-cut sheet metal and forms deck plates that measure 42-72 inches. The metal sheets are 7 to 10 gauge, and range in weight from about 40-125 pounds.
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Achieving Ergonomic Sustainability with the Gorbel PIVOT PRO™
The Opportunity: A large manufacturer of flooring materials makes a considerable effort toward environmentally friendly products, using recycled and biodegradable materials in its products whenever possible. While their process was targeting environmental sustainability, it was becoming very obvious that it was not ergonomically sustainable.
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Ingersoll Rand Hoists for Nuclear Weapons
When your job is to assemble, evaluate, and maintain nuclear weapons for the United States Government, it goes without saying that only equipment that meets exacting standards for design, manufacturing, and assembly is allowed in such a critical application environment. The customer required hoists built to ASME NUM-1-2004, Rules for Construction of Cranes, Monorails, and Hoists, a design standard for hoists and cranes used in nuclear facilities. The hoists are to be used for the assembly and testing of nuclear weapons.
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Demg CoilMaster Cranes Provides Multi-Level Stacking in an Automated Coil Storage System
System Integration, the Key to Performance… In close cooperation with the end user, Demag Cranes and Components Corp. designed an integrated coil storage system adjacent to an existing coil processing bay. Since the system is capable of stacking coils up to 3 levels high, the available storage floor space allowed the owner to clear space in the processing bay for continued production growth on their property. This supplied lower operating cost through Automation, Enhanced product protection, positive inventory tracking…..
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Integrated Logistics Solution for Major Manufacturer of Steam Turbines
Demag Cranes & Components Corp. has supplied and integrated overhead crane based logistics solution to a leading manufacturer of steam turbines. Specially designed cranes for lifting of heavy turbine assemblies, parts and semi-finished components at machining centers and work station cranes are installed on three operating levels to interactively support the integrated manufacturing process. With integrated and efficient load handling from parts assembly through shipping of assembled turbine, optimal floor space utilization……
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Demag KBK Monorail System in Sand Distribution Application
Industry: Manufacturer of Faucets and Valves Application: A large manufacturer of faucets and valves required their casting machines to be supplied with fresh core sand with a minimum amount of human involvement. These machines were located in a fixed path with 12 defined sand delivery points. Solution: Demag designed an overhead monorail systems with its KBK enclosed track product which could deliver the core sand to the delivery points on each machine. The 130 monorail path incorporated two curves in order to service two rows of machines.
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Demag KBK Enclosed Track Crane for Cheese Processing Facility
Industry: Cheese Processing Facility Application: A suspension crane system was required for operation in a cheese processing facility to handle 400 lb. cheese trays which were lowered into a brine solution. The environmental conditions meant that the equipment must be supplied with food grade paint and subject to very high humidity. Overall system height was also critical. Solution: A Demag KBK single girder crane system with raised end trucks was supplied to give the customer the largest possible headroom. The KBK track was supplied with paint that was both suitable for food handling and had effective protection against corrosion.
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Demag Electric Rope Hoist 24-Hour Operation
Industry: Steel Industry Application: Blume Steel Service Ltd. is using wire rope hoists on a Demag Crane to transport and handle steel sheets and plates. The Demag double girder overhead traveling crane is “gently” handling heavy steel sheets and plates when needed, but also travels fast when required. The customer also depends on a high level of reliability for the crane, which is in continuous operation 24 hours, every day. Solution: Demag 20 Ton DRPRO hoists on a Demag crane. The two hoists are equipped with 2-speed lift, and mounted on a double girder top running trolley. The crane is a top running double girder configuration utilizing a box girder. The application also required
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