Slimline swiveling-rotary modules for large workpieces
The slimline infinite rotary units are suitable for the highly dynamic rotation of large workpieces and eccentric grippers as well as for use in screwing and coiling technology. Miniature drives and microdrives can be found in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and...
How to select a proper dock lift for your operation
Hydraulic Dock Lifts have two advantages over other means of unloading trucks: Level unloading from the bed of a truck is safer than any other alternative, and Loading Dock Lifts are the only type of equipment that can reach from ground level to all sizes of trucks ranging from low step vans to large refrigerated reefers. There is no vehicle size that dock lifts cannot service. Once you realize the benefits of level loading with dock...
How to select a filter fan based on application conditions
From electrical equipment to environmental considerations, here are expert tips for smart selection What are filter fans? Filter fans protect electrical enclosures from external environmental damage. From heat control to mitigating the ingress of liquid and solid objects, filter fans provide another layer of protection for the electrical equipment housed within enclosures. Filter fans protect critical equipment by reducing thermal...
New Lucas Systems Market Study reveals game mechanics can drive employee engagement
Gamified workplaces entice 84% of warehouse workers Warehouse workers who play together, stay together, according to market study insights released today from Lucas Systems, a distribution center technology company providing software to workers in more than 400 warehouses worldwide. In the study – which polled 750 U.S. and UK on-floor warehouse workers – nearly 84% of workers said they were more likely to stay with a company...
What is a Lithium Battery Digital Passport?
A digital battery passport provides easy access to structured, reliable, and complete information about the battery. This fresh initiative in the U.S. lithium battery landscape aims to simplify the choice and use of batteries for consumers. The U.S. government agencies are working on battery passport requirements, centralizing battery specifications and pertinent details, making it user-friendly for the everyday buyer. This digital...
Over-The-Dock Racking: Special considerations for busy loading zones
When it comes to optimizing space in a warehouse, distribution center, or production facility, safety should always be the top priority. One often overlooked area that can provide a cost-effective solution for the need for additional storage is above the dock doors. Although inbound and outbound dock areas are a hub of activity, a properly engineered and protected rack structure can leverage the unused area above the dock doors to...
BSL Battery: Industrial expands testing and product validation capabilities
Ground support equipment (GSE) is traditionally powered by internal combustion engines (ICs), just like the aircraft they support. The burning of diesel, gas, or propane, however, results in carbon emissions that negatively impact the environment. Airlines and airports are replacing diesel-fueled ground support equipment (GSE) with lithium-ion battery-powered machines to meet evolving environmental requirements. By switching from...
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