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Hand pallet truck

March 7, 2016

The Crown PTH 50 Series hand pallet truck can be used in a variety of material handling environments, including warehousing, food processing and logistics.

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Synchronous lifting system

March 3, 2016

Combining high-pressure hydraulics with a PLC system, the Enerpac EVO Mini synchronous lifting system monitors and controls the movement and positioning of heavy loads.

Dry Processing

Built for inspection and hygiene in the food industry, Gericke MK-3 centrifugal mill sifters include a basket design that enables 360° screen rotation and allows a single operator to conduct inspection from 1 side of the unit.

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Lift truck engines

February 5, 2016

Featuring variable power technology, Hyster PSI industrial lift truck engines include adjustable performance modes.

Dry Processing

Pulse huller

February 4, 2016

The Bühler PULSROLL pulse huller removes the hull from multiple pulses on one machine.

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Storage/Retrieval system

January 14, 2016

Built for large primary food processors, the Milmeq MFAST robotic storage and retrieval system sorts and prioritizes cartons of perishable chilled or frozen products as they enter the storage enclosure.

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4-Directional truck

January 7, 2016

The Raymond Model 7310 4-D Reach-Fork truck with a 4-directional travel capability handles bulky loads wider than the common pallet.

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Walkie reach truck

January 4, 2016

Featuring a 3,000-lb. load capacity, the Big Joe AC-powered PDSR walkie reach truck is available with lift heights up to 157 in. It features power steering, side shift, integral tilt and proportional controls for lift, lower, extend and retract functions.

Engineering R&D

Engineering R&D: Trimming the fat

Controlling the fat content of meat means getting top dollar for each grade and keeping customers pleased that they’re getting what they expect for their money.

Wayne Labs

October 26, 2015

FPL Food (Augusta, GA) is one of the largest privately owned processors of fresh beef products and value-added meat selections in the US. It provides several brands of high-quality beef to retail and foodservice customers.

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Ergonomics

Ergonomics: Creating a Culture of Safety

Machine guarding and other types of safeguards won’t protect plant workers if they circumvent them or place themselves in harm’s way.

Jeremy Gerrard

October 6, 2015

It shouldn’t be news that bad work designs can spell major problems for employers in terms of lost production time, workers’ compensation claims and injuries. All of these take deep cuts out of the bottom line. But poor design can hurt you where you least expect it such as in turnover rates, damage to your brand and bad rankings in best place to work surveys.