Materials Handling White Papers

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

Addressing the Challenges of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)
Description: Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), which came into effect from January 1st of 2006 requires food manufacturers to identify, in plain, common language, the presence of any of the 8 major food allergens such as Milk,... More
Publisher: Ross Systems, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-08-29

Polyzen Enhances Assembly Capabilities
Description: The increased capabilities of Polyzen, Inc. in offering a broader range of product assembly and packaging services, and their benefits in terms of favorable turnaround times and pricing, are presented in this paper. Polyzen is a leading developer... More
Publisher: Polyzen, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-08-29

Polyzen Expands Polyurethane and Silicone DIP Molding Operations
Description: The expansion of polyurethane and silicone DIP molding operations of Polyzen is presented in this paper. It lists the new products including low pressure balloons for cardiovascular, oncology, and urology products, coatings for stents, scope tubing,... More
Publisher: Polyzen, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-08-29

AccuVision® CCD Camera Technology OCR at Danish Post
Description: This white paper details the project undertaken at Danish Post-Brondby Parcel Center to upgrade the OCR and conveyor parcel operating systems of an FKI Logistics tilt tray sorter. The installation and commissioning process involved is examined. Four... More
Publisher: Accu-Sort Systems, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-08-17