industrial equipment

Hoists and Balancers Purpose

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hoists and balancersHoists and balancers are attachments for bridge cranes and other material handling equipment that are used to lift heavy loads. Relatively simple in design, they provide stability and increased mobility and come in a wide range of capacities and can be used for a variety of purposes.

A hoist consists of a power source, a drive mechanism that turns a lift wheel or sprocket, and a length of chain or wire rope, known as the lift media. When power is supplied to the hoist, the drive mechanism turns the sprocket, which retrieves or extends the lift media. This, then, raises or lowers the payload. In most cases, the up and down functions are controlled by a hand-held pendant with buttons or levels for each direction.

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Material Handling Equipment Forecast Shows Growth

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Material handling equipment new orders grew by over 7% in 2012, and are expected to grow by 5 or 6% by the end of 2013. The growth it is expected to be at 10% by 2014. States MHI executive consultant, Hal Vandiver, “as the current US economic expansion shifts from capital expenditure driven to consumer-led, … Read more

Agricultural and Commercial Industrial Company Grows

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The Australian material handling company, Cervus Equipment, has announced that it has acquired an additional 18.6 percent interest in Windmill, an Australian agriculture dealer for $500,000 and the overall ownership in Windmill is 53.3%. CEO and President of Cervus, Graham Drake, states that Cervus established operations in Australia nearly a year ago as part of … Read more

Telescopic Handlers and Boom Attachments for Forkifts

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Telescopic Handlers and Forklift Boom Attachments
Telescopic Handler

A telescopic handler is sort of a hybrid between a forklift and a crane. Its versatile telescopic arm can extend forwards and upwards from the vehicle and the end can be fitted with various attachments, including a bucket, pallet forks, a muck grab or a lift table. This sort of vehicle is used widely in industry and agriculture.

It’s commonly fitted with pallet forks to move loads to and from areas not accessible by forklifts. For example, a telescopic handler can be used to remove pallets from a trailer and place them on rooftops or other high places. It is often used instead of a crane, which is not always practical or cost-efficient.

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Choosing the Proper Work Light for the Job

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If you are working in non-illuminated area of your plant or warehouse or working outdoors during non-daylight hours, you are going to need to use a work light. The type of work light you choose depends on the type of job you are performing. While work lights come in a variety of strengths and sizes, … Read more

Global Demand for Robots Rising

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Industrial RobotsThe demand for robots in manufacturing is predicted to increase nearly 11% to $20.2 billion by 2016. This growth rate is faster than the expected expansion in the global economy and overall manufacturing activity. In the US alone, the use of robots in manufacturing is expected to grow more than 15% in the next three years. In China, that figure is expected to be closer to 17%. Japan, Germany and South Korea also are predicted to show significant growth in the use of robots in manufacturing.

These statistics, compiled by the industry market research firm Freedonia Group , show rapid growth in robotics thanks to a number of key advances in robotic technology. These improvements include upgraded software, increased weight capacities, and improved dexterity. In the coming years, manufacturers will find new applications for robots as models that can perform more tasks enter the marketplace.

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Find an Industrial Supplies Company with a Deep History.

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Is it possible to streamline your operations by purchasing from one online source? Yes, but only if you can find an industrial supplies company that has a long history in the business – one that knows materials handling and warehousing inside out. A recently thrown together website just can’t do it for you. You need … Read more

Getting Your Industrial Supplies from One Source.

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The efficient way to buy industrial supplies would be to find a single website that sold everything from packaging supplies to forklifts and everything in between. That way, one order could cover everything your company needs each month. Think for a minute about the advantages of such an ordering system. On regularly scheduled days per … Read more

The Online Search for Industrial Supplies.

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We all have our own favorite keywords which we use to find our favorite clothes, gifts, music, media, etc. to purchase online. However, what if you are needing something out of your personal realm of interest? What if you are looking for industrial supplies for your place of business? Many factories and warehouses are purchasing … Read more

Rough Terrain Forklifts & Aerial Lifts: Indispensable Misc Equipment for Large Scale Industrial Operations – Part 4

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Bahrns Equipment carries a wide assortment of aerial lifts and personnel lifts! Aerial Lifts Aerial lifts or personnel lifts allow workers to access hard-to-reach areas such as the upper floors of a multi-storey building, ceilings and the top levels of storage racks. Aerial lifts provide workers with a stable platform when working at very high … Read more