Materials Handling White Papers

Why Carton Flow?
Description: This paper presents carton flow as a material handling solution that addresses labor and space costs involved in the operation of today's distribution and manufacturing facilities. Drawbacks of static storage shelving in terms of poor space... More
Publisher: Unex Manufacturing
Release Date: 2007-11-14

Diesel Fuel Removal from Retention Pond
Description: Highlighting the benefits offered by C.I.Agent products in oil spill cleanup, this case study details the diesel fuel removal operation from a creek which was affected by diesel fuel discharge from a tractor trailer that accidentally ruptured its... More
Publisher: C. I. Agent Solutions
Release Date: 2007-11-01

Case Study: Ferris Industries
Description: This paper covers the automated in-floor towline assembly system from SI systems, Easton, PA, installed at Ferris Industries' manufacturing facility. It presents a brief history of Ferris Industries, their lawn mower manufacturing facility, and... More
Publisher: SI Systems
Release Date: 2007-10-03

Ford Motor Company Success Story
Description: A case study about the various equipment and systems installed by SI Systems at Ford Motor Company's facilities is presented in this paper. A complete list of the equipment provided for each facility is given. Descriptions of the side body Cartrac... More
Publisher: SI Systems
Release Date: 2007-10-03

General Motors Corporation Success Story
Description: This white paper covers SI Cartrac Body and Assembly Transport Systems used to transport automotive through framing and robotic re-spot welding operations at General Motors' assembly plants in Doraville, Georgia and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It lists... More
Publisher: SI Systems
Release Date: 2007-10-03

Breathers Assist in Quick-Change Act (Transportation)
Description: This white paper describes the drum breather kit provided by Y2K Fluid Power, Inc., St. Paul, to help a CH-47 Chinook helicopter when it needs a change of hydraulic fluid. It lists the components of the kit, and states the use of the kit in... More
Publisher: Beach Filter Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-09-10

Sta-Dri® Pouches Are a Sure Bet on "The Strip" (Lighting)
Description: This white paper examines HCS Electrical Supply's use of Sta-Dri Sta-Dri moisture-absorbent pouches in the in-ground brass housing of the weather-proof light fixtures that illuminate the palm trees in the Las Vegas Boulevard. The lamp is a... More
Publisher: Beach Filter Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-09-10

Case Study: Overturned Truck
Description: An evaluation of the causes of the fracture that occurred on a cast suspension mounting of a big rig on a fully loaded truck is covered in this paper. It includes observations of the initial field examination of the mounting along with a picture of... More
Publisher: Testing Engineers
Release Date: 2007-09-07

I 264 Overturned Truck - Diesel Fuel Removal
Description: Stating the benefits of C.I.Agent, which solidifies hydrocarbons without having to process any water, this case study details how C.I.Agent was used as containment to prevent any more fuel from entering the drain system when a trailer overturned on... More
Publisher: C. I. Agent Solutions
Release Date: 2007-09-01

The Modern Lifting Point
Description: Describing the failure probabilities that can occur because of inappropriate lifting points and incorrect applications of eyebolts, this report focuses on the design and features of PowerPoint® modern lifting points. A detailed description of the... More
Publisher: RUD Chain, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-09-01