TransRoll and TransPallet Systems from Advanced Warehouse Automation (AWA) provide automated high-density deep lane storage and handling of paper rolls and pallets. Loads are stored in channels that are inside tiered storage racks. Both infeed and retrieval of loads are accomplished with a specially equipped stacker crane. The crane features an onboard channel vehicle that carries loads in and out of the computer-assigned storage channels.

Advanced Warehouse Automation Oy/Inc.

USFilter’s Kruger Products now offers disc and drum filters from Hydrotech AB. The disc and drum filter units offer small footprint technology useful for a variety of filtration applications, including effluent polishing and product recovery. They feature modular and easily interchangeable filter elements with pore sizes ranging between 5 µm and 1,000 µm, the ability to add or remove filter discs, and operational flexibility.

USFilter/Kruger Products

A brochure describing proper handling and storage of ground calcium carbonate is available from OMYA. The advantages of ground calcium carbonate in slurry form include a reduction of handling and waste, savings in time and manpower, reduced capital outlay, and reduced maintenance. This brochure offers safety information regarding product unloading, transporting, screening, and cleanout.

OMYA

A new brochure is now offered by ABB Automation describing available repair services. These services include providing past correction data for failure analysis and trending to determine the cause of a repeat failure and utilizing Electro Static Discharge (ESD) protection throughout all facilities. Fault reports for all repairs completed within ABB’s network are also available through the center.

ABB Automation Inc.

Thwing-Albert has developed the ProGage, a micrometer that measures thickness to most testing standards. The newly designed anvil and dual-speed pressure foot is designed to increase the samples measured per minute while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Enhanced graphics and database capabilities are available with an optional Windows-based software package. Thwing-Albert Instrument Co.

American Baler is now offering the largest baler in its history. The T-Rex baler features an extra large 80-in.-by-70-in. hopper that accepts large quantities of bulky materials. A pre-press ram increases incoming waste compression and is designed to eliminate the problem of binding and stalling. The T-Rex Baler can be used for a multitude of recycled materials including newspaper, old corrugated containers, paper, and more. American Baler

A brochure from Eka Chemicals describes its new multi-functional wet-end chemical system designed to improve fiber retention, sheet drainage, and dry strength. This new wet-end system includes products designed specifically to work in combination with cationic polyacrylamide, cationic starch, and cationic guar gum, which are effective over the normal Papermaking pH range of 4.5 to 8.5. Eka Chemicals

The IRCON Stinger is a thermal imaging system featuring an uncooled Focal Plain Array (FPA) 320 x 240 sensor. It is designed to provide an online, radiometric thermal imaging solution that eliminates downtime in most industrial process conditions. The Stinger includes a camera, a Windows NT-based computer, Stinger image analysis software, connection cables, and operator’s manual. IRCON Inc.

Jamesbury is offering the Xtreme advanced seat technology, which is based on its unique flexible-lip seat design. It uses proprietary polymer formulations with the intention of extending the range of seats into higher temperature and pressure ranges without increasing valve costs. The new technology will apply to both Jamesbury ball and butterfly valves.

Jamesbury Inc.

NorthStar Technologies has developed the RIM Tach HS85 digital tachometer, designed specifically for precision speed control for d.c. and a.c. drive systems. It accommodates large thru-shaft sizes up to 4.5 in. in diameter and can mount on most d.c. and a.c. fan-cooled motors. The HS85 is constructed of a cast iron housing with steel flanges and heavy duty motor style bearings, making it workable for motor and non-motor applications.

Northstar Technologies

The Bending Resistance Tester from TMI is a microprocessor-controlled instrument designed to determine the bending resistance of paper and board using the two-point bending method. Direct sample-to-load-cell contact aids accurate measurement. The set-up menu offers simple selection bending angle and test length from a comprehensive range of test parameters. Testing Machines Inc.

The new GC-CA I.C.E. cushion tire lift trucks from Yale Materials Handling Corp. are designed to handle demanding applications. The trucks are available in 13,500-lb and 15,500-lb models. Optional foot directional control is designed to increase operator productivity and reduce fatigue.

Yale Materials Handling Corp.

Advance Lifts offers a complete line of powered and non-powered turn tables designed to make any repetitive job easier while reducing the risk of potential injury or accident. Advance non-powered turn tables include standard square platforms from 2-ft. by 2-ft. to 8-ft. by 8-ft., with circular platforms being optional. Advance powered turn tables come with standard circular platforms. Both powered and non-powered turn tables have weight capacities from 2,000 lb to 10,000 lb.Advance Lifts

Diamond Power Specialty Co. has announced the availability of the new diagnostic products video that presents diagnostic tools for utility boiler cleaning operations. This video will assist boiler operators and maintenance personnel in improving boiler efficiency and minimizing NOx emissions.

Diamond Power

LabSystems now offers the Nautilus 2000 Release 1—a new, laboratory-focused laboratory information management system (LIMS). Nautilus 2000 R1 delivers functionality enhancements and product deliverables, including: a fully integrated XML (eXtensible Markup Language) based import/export module; extended statistical calculation functionality; and enhanced workstation security.

LabSystems

Tekleen self-cleaning, inline water filters save money from labor needed to clean and replace screens, bags, and cartridges. Filter ranges are from 1 in. to 24 in. and filtration is to 5 µ. Applications include cooling water, plant intake water, vacuum pumps, Krofta water, and spray nozzle protection. Also available are stainless steel filters at carbon steel prices.

Automatic Filters Inc.