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Multi-Conveyor builds new series for carrying dry beverage product

Manufacturer of both pre-engineered standard and custom-designed conveyor solutions Multi-Conveyor recently built a new series of conveyor technologies. The new system is designed to transport a granulated or whole bean dry beverage product, the company notes. Traveling from two bagger discharges, curves and elevations, the product is eventually deposited onto a continuous running loop where it is ready for hand-packing. Simultaneously, the product ascends up two 12-inch wide side flexing incline conveyor sections at parallel locations. The first incline incorporates a curve to align the product narrow edge leading, dropping onto a descending transfer plate and merging the product into the non-stop recirculating loop. The second incline takes the product through a single straight incline, also narrow edge leading. The product then discharges from their respective locations onto a “racetrack style” accumulation conveyor, the company explains. The continuous 60 FPM loop uses two 180-degree by 24-inch radius curves that sandwich two 13-feet straight running sections. Hand-pack operators can be stationed along the outer length of the looping conveyor, allowing them to manually load product into cases prior to a case sealer. The sequence of product transition was “critical to ensure the bags were easy to grab” while minimizing product overlapping, the company says. Although not a stereotype accumulation choice, loop conveyors are a solution for “continual, immediate product accessibility” required for this hand-pack operation, it adds.

Vision light with strobe technology latest from Smart Vision Lights

High-brightness LED lights designer and manufacturer Smart Vision Lights recently revealed the RHI200-DO Lightgistics series light. The new product features 64 LEDs in a 205 mm by 205 mm ring light for “intense uniform lighting at long working distances” of up to 2,000 mm, the company says. It’s equipped with Hidden Strobe technology and delivers all the advantage of strobing without the disturbance or disorientation often linked to LED strobe lights, it notes. The Hidden Strobe technology allows LEDs to automatically trigger thousands of times per second, generating the appearance of uninterrupted illumination. The innovative technology maximizes the abilities of machine vision systems while also safeguarding employees from the disorienting effects associated with flashing lights, according to the company. “Today’s high-speed machine vision systems use LEDs that frequently pulse to capture images of rapidly moving objects, but this strobing effect can generate unpleasant and potentially hazardous work environment conditions,” said Steve Kinney, director of training, compliance and technical solutions, in a statement. “The RHI200-DO minimizes these drawbacks by utilizing Hidden Strobe technology, which enables high-speed machine vision systems to leverage the power of strobed LEDs without inadvertently creating safety risks or requiring shielding.”

CAS DataLoggers unveils new cold chain data logger

CAS Dataloggers announced the availability of the V5C cold chain data logger manufactured by Frigga. The devices allow real-time tracking of perishable shipments, providing temperature, humidity, shock and location. The product incorporates a built-in LTE 4G/5G cellular modem with a global roaming SIM card to enable worldwide use, the company says. The data is then automatically uploaded and can be viewed through the Frigga cloud-based web software and the Frigga Track mobile app. The data also can be exported from the website as an Excel spreadsheet or PDF report, which includes summary statistics, as well as a detailed list of time/temperature and location data. Other features include Onboard Storage for 28,000 readings, up to 60 days of operation at one-hour reporting interval, user-selectable data logging and data upload interval, temperature measurement range of 30 degrees Celsius to more than 70 degrees Celsius, and a humidity measurement range of 5-95% RH.

Deitz Co. neck banding machine released

Packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co. has produced a neck banding machine that automatically applies tamper-evident shrinkbands onto tiny bottles. Called the Pharmafill NB1, the neck bander features proprietary engineering that accommodates bottles as small as an inch in height, caps as small as 14 mm in diameter and shrinkbands with a lay flat width as short as 25-mm and band lengths as short as 20 mm after cutting. The neck bands and sleeve labels are “consistently applied at high production speeds with the precision and alignment required to ensure proper seal integrity after the heat shrinking process,” the company says. The neck band is proven to be safe and effective for banding glass, metal and plastic bottles with screw caps, droppers, misters and spray pumps, as well as with all types of heat-shrinkable banding materials, it notes. Additionally, the neck band application machine includes stainless steel construction and complies with FDA requirements. The Pharmafill NB1 is designed and manufactured in the company’s Wall, N.J.-based headquarters and is available with companion conveyors and heat tunnels. The company’s in-house testing and training line are offering machine and product testing.

New DualMove pallet system conveyor from Dorner

Pioneer in conveyor technology Dorner recently revealed DualMove, a new pallet system conveyor. The DualMove joins Dorner’s collection of innovative pallet systems, completing the portfolio offering and providing a more cost-effective option for those needing to move products safely and securely, the company says. It uses twin-strand timing belts to precisely place, orientate and transfer pallets to workstations for robotic or human interaction, it notes. The fully configurable conveyor has seven different pallet lengths, widths and several accessory modules. This allows users to customize it to their unique requirements. DualMove can carry a load of up to 100 pounds for each pallet, making it ideal for small to medium-size appliances and electronics that require assembly and packaging processes to be completed. The company says the conveyor is easily configurable with several options that help end users achieve the necessary production goals. Seamless navigation of pallets is achieved thanks to both regular and heavy load corners. Also, Dorner says that accessory modules like lift and transfer, lift and locate, and lift and rotate allow for the conveyor to prioritize getting products where they need to be on time and in the correct position.

Industrial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Taylor-Dunn is celebrating its 75^th anniversary. “Celebrating 75 years of Taylor-Dunn offers up a great opportunity to reflect on the company’s significant growth over the years that are rooted in its humble beginnings,” said Keith Simon, Waev Inc.’s CEO, in a statement. “The company was born in innovation on an Anaheim, Calif., farm where the first Taylor-Dunn electric vehicle was developed to drive productivity on the farm. Today, we provide EVs that can be seen working in an expansive set of use cases around the world. This success can be attributed to a 75-year commitment to engineering sustainable solutions that work.”

Conveyor designer, manufacturer and distributor Dorner hired Dave Giffels as business development manager. He joins Dorner after spending most of his career in automation sales. “Dorner has a long, distinguished history and has developed a reputation as a company that knows how to make conveyor systems the right way,” Giffels said in a statement. “I look forward to getting to work with this well-established brand on the manufacturer side again and get out into the field with customers and salespeople.”

Hoshizaki America Inc. announced the appointment of Sandra Raffe as vice president of refrigeration. The role is new for the organization. “With her diverse experience and proven track record, Sandra is well-equipped to lead our refrigeration business to new heights,” said Allan Dziwoki, president of Hoshizaki America, in a statement. “We look forward to the innovative strategies and insights she will bring to the table.”

ProvisionAi, a provider of patented optimization that modifies supply plans, revealed that companies using itsAutoO₂ load optimization solution removed 88,000 trucks from the road in 2023. The goal for this year is to remove 188,000 trucks to further reduce carbon emissions and help companies meet their cost and sustainability goals, the company says. Solutions for removing the trucks from the road include switching to more efficient modes of transportation and requesting carriers to use less carbon-intensive fuels.

Last mile delivery solutions provider DispatchTrack launched a series of new customer communication enhancements to its marquee delivery management platform. Users now have a unified and comprehensive communication framework “to stay connected with their customers in near-real time from the first order update to the post-delivery customer satisfaction survey,” DispatchTrack says. “DispatchTrack allows distributors to very quickly and efficiently identify delays so they can proactively reach out to impacted customers, keep them updated and answer questions throughout the process so everyone is on the same page without added drain on resources,” said Satish Natarajan, co-founder and CEO, in a statement.