Monthly Archives: January 2012

Presto Lifts, Post Lift Tables

Posted by on January 20, 2012 Comments Off

 Presto Post Lift Tables

Whether you choose manual foot pump or electric lift, these tables are excellent transporters and work positioners. Smooth lifting and lowering is achieved by a central lifting cylinder. Manual units have a foot operated hydraulic pump with tip toe release. Battery powered units use an electromechanical screw drive powered by a 12 volt, 35 amp, gel cell, maintenence free battery and come with a 10 amp battery charger.

 

 

Features:

  • 1000 – 4000 lbs capacity
  • Foot operated hydraulic pump on P Series
  • 12 volt DC screw drive linear actuator on Battery Operated Series
  • Foot operated floor lock
  • Push-button control on BP Series
  • Integrated push/pull handle
  • 2 fixed and 2 swivel phenolic casters

Cogan Pedestrian Barriers

Posted by on January 20, 2012 Comments Off

Cogan Pedestrian Barriers

Keep your employees out of harm’s way with Cogan light duty handrail guardrails. Perfect for controlling high-traffic areas in your plant or warehouse. All Cogan light duty handrail guardrails are designed with 2- and 3-rail options to meet BOCA and OSHA safety standards.

Cogan Medium Duty Guardrail

Posted by on January 18, 2012 Comments Off

MEDIUM DUTY BARRIER GUARDRAILS

Cogan medium-duty guardrail barriers are built strong for reliable and long-lasting protection. Choose between a variety of standard sizes as well as single and double rail options.

Metalware Shelving Box Shelf

Posted by on January 18, 2012 Comments Off

 Metalware Shelving introduced a box style shelf. Less steel, less cost with more capacity!

Metalware Shelving’s History

Posted by on January 13, 2012 Comments Off

Metalware Shelving History-

Established by brothers Irving and Ben Levitt in 1950 on Upper Lachine Road in downtown Montreal, Metalware is the oldest shelving manufacturer in Canada. Not long after its inception, Metalware received its first patent in 1954, and became the first company to market bolt-less shelving. In the following years, Metalware’s signature product – the No-Bolt Interlok Shelving system – became widely used in a variety of sectors, including:

* Commercial (Car Dealers, Hardware)

* Government (Min. of Revenue, National Defense)

* Industrial (Aircraft, Automotive, Pulp & Paper)

* Offices (Medical, Law)

Today, after sixty plus years of continuous growth, Metalware makes its home in a forty thousand square foot complex which houses its dedicated employees. Having achieved distribution throughout Canada and the United States, and having reached overseas markets, Metalware continues to direct its attention towards pursuing advancements in the shelving industry.

Mezzanine Information

Posted by on January 9, 2012 Comments Off

Advantages of Mezzanine Systems

Mezzanine systems add a second or third level inside a facility and thereby double or triple the existing space. Typically, mezzanines are used to create new production, office, storage or assembly space, locker rooms, parts departments, stockrooms, cafeterias, stockrooms, company records storage and work platforms. Mezzanine systems can be installed inside manufacturing and processing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, hospitals, automotive dealerships, universities, government facilities and more.

Mezzanines allow you to gain the space you need without building a new facility or expanding outward. Think of a mezzanine as the solution that helps you expand within. They can be installed inside any facility that has a ceiling height greater than 15 feet.  If you have more than 30 feet of overhead space, a multi-level mezzanine can be built to meet your exact area and height requirements.

 Advantages of Mezzanine Systems:

  • Help maximize existing plant space.
  • Create more square footage without expanding your facility.
  • Double or triple the existing space inside your facility.
  • Accommodate lighting, sprinkler pipe, HVAC ducts, electrical and computer conduit.
  • Can be designed to meet your exact space requirements.
  • Can be modified to meet future growth needs and planned expansion.
  • Improve inventory management & control.
  • Can be customized to fit around existing equipment, buildingcolumns and other obstructions – even around angled and curved walls.
  • Often incorporate wide spans & unique column spacing to free up valuable floor space.
  • Available in shelving supported, full mat and freestanding designs.
  • Integrate with shelving, rack, vertical lifts, carousels, flow rack, in-plant offices, conveyors, more.
  • Can be disassembled and moved to another location.

Often times, a mezzanine system provides the best space adding solution – especially when compared to new construction or leased space. Mezzanines save additional energy costs (heat, air conditioning, electricity), save land acquisition costs, save property taxes and insurance premiums and qualify for accelerated tax depreciation (one-time investment).

Lift Table Information

Posted by on January 9, 2012 Comments Off

Lift tables are used to raise and position workpieces for ergonomic access. They are used for material positioning, load positioning, or lifting in applications such as construction, automotive and garage service, electrical and power service, telecommunications, manufacturing, and inventory management. Lift tables are also used in the wire and cable industries and in other applications, such as painting, where access to above ground locations is required. Important specifications for lift tables include lift capacity, vertical lift travel, platform width, platform length, and actuation method. Lift capacity is the maximum force or load supported by the lift. Vertical lift travel describes the difference between fully lowered and fully raised lift positions. Platform width is the narrow dimension of the lift platform.  Platform length is the long dimension of the lift platform. Lift tables may be actuated by hand cranks, screw drives, foot pumping and ratcheting, pneumatic air cylinders and air motors, hydraulic cylinders and motors, or electrical motors.

There are a number of mechanisms by which industrial lift tables may be raised or lowered.  These include scissor lifts, screw lifts, rack and pinion lifts, telescoping lifts and articulated lifts. Scissor lifts use linked, folding support members to achieve lifts. The lifting action occurs when the members are drawn together, typically with a screw mechanism. Screw lifts employ the mechanical advantage of threads to lift a workpiece vertically.  Rack and pinion lifts function via a small drive gear (pinion) that drives a straight-toothed rack to lift the load. The telescoping lift mechanism has multiple sections that retract and extend into and out of each other. Articulated lifts have multiple sections that unfold or articulate to lift a platform or bucket. Frequently, cherry pickers are articulated lifts.

Features common to lift tables include tilting, rotating, counterbalance, wheels, hand or safety rails and truck mounting. Lift tables may have tilting and rotating functions in addition to lifting. A counterbalance is a weight feature on load lifts to prevent lift overturning without relying on legs or supports under the load. They may also come equipped with wheels to provide rolling for load transport and positioning; typically equipped with a brake or stabilizing outriggers. Hand and safety rails provide for personnel safety or to prevent load from falling or sliding off the lift.

Presto Lifts P4 Load Leveler

Posted by on January 6, 2012 Comments Off

PALLET LOAD LEVELER

A new hydraulic load leveler for use in the manual loading and unloading of pallets has been introduced by Presto Lifts Inc.

The P4™ improves worker productivity and reduces fatigue. Its platform lowers to floor height so that pallets can be placed and removed using a hand pallet truck.

In loading operations, a pallet is placed on the platform and the platform is raised by hydraulic power to its full “UP” position. As goods are loaded onto the pallet, the platform is lowered so that each succeeding tier of goods can be loaded at the same height.

When unloading pallets, the platform starts at its lowest height and is progressively raised so that each succeeding tier of goods can be removed at the same height.

When unloading pallets, the platform starts at its lowest height and is progressively raised so that each succeeding tier of goods can be removed at the same height.

The P4 can be accessed from all four sides. Units are equipped with a photoelectric toe guard which will stop downward travel if the beam is interrupted.
The units have capacities up to 4000 lbs., making them suitable for most pallet loads that can be moved with hand equipment.

Metalware Archival Storage Shelving

Posted by on January 5, 2012 Comments Off

Metalware Shelving provides the ideal solution to your archival storage needs. Whether it’s for box storage, mobile applications, or open shelf filing, Metalware Shelving provides the solution. Cost effective, strong and durable Metalware Shelving ships quickly and installs easily.

Cogan’s Safety Pivot Gate

Posted by on January 4, 2012 Comments Off

 Cogan’s patent-pending safety pivot gate is your safest bet for the frequent loading and unloading of material. Specially designed pivot arms allow the gate to be opened on one side while closed on the other, protecting your employees from dangerous fall accidents. Choose between twelve standard sizes to best suit your needs. All standard Cogan gates are sealed in a powder-coated safety yellow paint finish for maximum visibility. Cogan’s safety pivot gate is a welcome addition to any Cogan Mezzanine.