http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowses.html Materials handling and storage latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Excel Automation has introduced a range of side-friction precision conveyor systems, which will include light-duty and heavy-duty variants. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Excel Automation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/exc/exc112.html For companies facing a major investment to replace conveying equipment, Marcus Hunter advises that they carry out an audit to determine refurbishment or replacement. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Excel Automation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/exc/exc113.html Combilift four-way forklift trucks operate as three machines in one to handle awkward and long loads: as a counterbalance truck, as a sideloader, and as a narrow-aisle forklift. Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Combilift Ltd http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ctg/ctg125.html A supplier of PVC, glass and aluminium machinery has quickened the loading and handling of large pieces of machinery by rusing a Combilift four-way truck, which move awkward loads sideways. Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Combilift Ltd http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ctg/ctg124.html The management of services solving movement and positioning problems, in precision handling equipment and industrial and commercial turntables and air film technology has been unified. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT BTI http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/btt/btt100.html A Hutchinson roller conveyor belt replace the four systems used in the conveyor assembly (flat belt, round belt, chain and timing belt) and offers a 30% reduction in conveyor cost. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Hutchinson Transmission http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/huq/huq102.html One of the fastest growing trends is the outsourcing of logistics or third-party logistics, writes Gary Whittle, who says that third-party logistics is in the midst of a rapid and global expansion. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT LinQ Alliance http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lrb/lrb102.html Maintenance free power and free conveyor chains with low-friction running rollers by Iwis have a built-in lubricant reservoir, which supplies the chain links and running rollers with lubricant. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Iwis-Flexon http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/iws/iws111.html A wide range of compact lifting equipment by J D Heuhaus is lightweight enough to provide portable material handling that complies with current safety and working practice regulations. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Neuhaus http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/neu/neu128.html Linq Alliance's Gary Whittle shows how companies are building a wide range of services into the portfolio of supply chain processes, which can generate greater value across the entire supply chain. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT LinQ Alliance http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lrb/lrb101.html System tracks, issues and returns goods, such as tooling, in the workplace can act as a local stand alone system with slave units or as a controlled entry system. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Toolvend http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/tgi/tgi103.html Conveyor manufacturer used 3D computer simulation used not only the software but also the knowledge of airport system engineers with many successful installations. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Geo Robson and Co (conveyors) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/geo/geo104.html A vision-guided, self-navigating, industrial mobile robot has been designed specifically for material handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution plants. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Seegrid Corp. http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/swq/swq100.html A range of durable HMW polythene modular conveyors offer a cost-effective alternative to mild steel and aluminium conveyors and can be built in half the time. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT LAC Conveyors http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lkk/lkk100.html A Zone 2-compliant scissor-lift vehicle loading platform enabling the customer to comply fully with the Work at Height Regulations and was installed with no interruption to warehouse construction. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Laweco UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lch/lch100.html