Lift-Rite introduces E-Commerce platform
Announces new motorized lithium-ion pallet jack Lift-Rite has launched a new e-commerce site, enabling the company to provide customers with expanded access to its entire product line. The intuitive and easy-to-navigate site makes it effortless for customers to purchase 18 different Lift-Rite products in 33 total configurations. Customers can order the products online and pay with a credit card at the time of purchase. Lift-Rite e-commerce offers free shipping and handling of products within the United States. “We are always looking to provide our customers with cutting edge products and solutions to optimize their operations and support their ever-changing needs,” said Joerg Klose, director at Lift-Rite. “Introducing an e-commerce option was a natural next step, allowing us to offer our customers a simple and seamless way to keep their operations moving forward.” Lift-Rite is also announcing the addition of the Lift-Rite Edge to its range of pedestrian-controlled pallet jacks and material handling vehicles. The Edge, a motorized, lithium-ion pallet jack with a 3,300-pound capacity, is ideal for use in tight spaces. The compact 27-by-45-inch pallet jack offers exceptional maneuverability with its pinwheeling capability and convenient turtle and creep modes. Quickly operational, the Lift-Rite Edge pallet jack is ready to operate with a simple pin code entry and is ideal for use in a variety of environments and applications including narrow aisles, retail backrooms, front of stores, delivery, dock, warehouses, mezzanines, and elevators. It also offers the same familiar controls as other motorized pallet jacks with lift, lower, travel, and horn functions all accessed by using the ergonomic handle.
Yale expands cost-effective UX Series product line with three electric walkie trucks
Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces the addition of three new electric hand trucks to its cost-effective UX Series product line, the MP30UX and MPS30UX walkie pallet trucks and the MSL30WUX walkie stacker. MP30UX electric walkie pallet truck offers a 3,300-pound load capacity and small turning radius to optimize maneuverability in tight spaces, with easy serviceability to help limit ownership costs. MPS30UX lithium-ion powered walkie pallet truck features a compact, lightweight, and low-maintenance design with the performance and convenience of lithium-ion power, rated for loads up to 3,300 pounds. MSL30WUX electric walkie stacker serves elevated storage locations with loads up to 3,300 pounds, complete with features to prioritize stability, enable the precise operation and simplify service requirements. Yale offers the UX Series at a lower price point that allows less demanding applications to get quality new equipment with the full support of the Yale® Dealer Network. This includes reliable, responsive service, promptly delivered replacement parts, and quality engineering, all with minimal impact to their bottom line. “A one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t match the diverse needs of today’s material handling equipment market,” says Brad Long, Brand Manager, Yale Materials Handling Corporation. “The UX Series allows the Yale brand and dealer network to provide the right truck at the right value for all types of customers, from smaller mom-and-pop operations to large enterprises.”
Raymond West hosts Eighth Annual Pink Jacket Project to benefit Breast Cancer awareness
Raymond West will hold the eighth annual Pink Pallet Jack Project auction in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month from October 18 through October 28 Raymond West, an authorized Raymond Solutions and Support Center, will hold the eighth annual Pink Pallet Jack Project online auction in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month from Oct. 18th through 28th. The 10-day auction will begin on October 18 at 7 a.m. PDT on eBay®, where participants can bid on a pink Raymond® 8210 powered pallet jack. The auction will end on October 28th at 7 a.m. PDT. Winning bids will be announced the week of November 1st with all proceeds from the auction being donated to The Tina fund, The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, and Breast Cancer Angels. The Raymond® 8210 powered pallet jack is ideal for a retail store, wholesale delivery, and food processing applications that require navigation in tight and/or congested areas, the truck will also include Raymond’s exclusive Click2Creep™design, which automatically reduces maximum travel speed, providing a tighter turn radius for pinwheeling or right-angle turning. Raymond’s Pink Pallet Jack Project has raised over $150,000 for breast cancer over the past seven years. For more information on the auction click here. For more additional information on Raymond West, please visit www.raymondwest.com.
Linde Material Handling adds the new Linde MT18 Electric Pallet Truck to its warehouse product line
Linde Material Handling has released a new walkie pallet truck to its class III line, the Linde MT18 electric pallet truck. As many industries continue to see growth, there is an increased need for electric pallet trucks to move products from suppliers to shelves. The Linde MT18 electric pallet truck offers a lightweight, easy-to-use lithium-ion option to help operations run more efficiently, longer, and increase productivity. This true hand pallet substitute offers a load capacity of 4,000 lbs. and is tailored for light to medium-duty operations at a weight of only 374 lbs. The compact and lightweight design provide easy operation in tight spaces, including mezzanines, making it an excellent tool for almost any application. Designed with the operator in mind, Linde Material Handling’s ergonomic control handle minimizes operator fatigue and keeps the operator confident throughout the day. And the long, low-mounted tiller head with a vertical tiller arm, including twin grip steering, improves maneuverability in confined spaces and ensures precise and comfortable handling. As a result, operators encounter less strain from unnatural movements with easy-to-reach control buttons and a wrap-around handle that permits fingertip operation for utmost comfort and efficiency. “Customers in the fulfillment industries have been asking for a walkie designed to meet their hassle-free needs. This includes highly maneuverable equipment, involving worry-free charging, and backed by a brand and service network that they can trust,” said Mick McCormick, director of product and project engineering. “Linde Material Handling listened closely and has delivered the answer to their needs. With an attractive price, quick delivery, and no worries charging, the Linde MT18 electric pallet truck delivers what distribution companies need.” The Linde MT18 electric pallet truck is powered by a 48V / 30Ah lithium-ion battery that accelerates productivity and efficiency with a run time of up to three hours and quick charging. In contrast to a lead-acid battery, the lithium-ion battery does not experience watering or charging issues. Therefore, it eliminates health and safety obstacles associated with battery charging rooms and required ventilation. In addition, the Linde MT18 electric pallet truck keeps busy operations moving with charge times of only 2.5 hours and lightweight batteries that are easily replaced with a separate charger, keeping downtime at a minimum. Operators can also manage their time more effectively with the Linde MT18 electric pallet truck’s multifunction display, giving operators up to the minute information on the truck’s status. And with the Linde MT18 electric pallet truck’s DC motor, standard torque and maintenance intervals are already extended to keep the truck on an operation’s floor. “The compact design and extraordinary maneuverability make the Linde MT18 electric pallet truck an excellent fit for loading & unloading OTR trailers,” said Mick McCormick, director of product and project engineering. “Combined with the hassle-free lithium-ion battery and ease of either charging or changing out the battery quickly, this powered hand truck solves the dock and delivery challenges the distribution industry has faced.” Keeping the operator secure, confident, and productive is the strategic design of the Linde MT18 electric pallet truck while also focusing on features that mitigate unnecessary injuries. This specific focus is evident with the low chassis design to help avoid potential tripping hazards, and during stops, the truck sits securely in place during loading and unloading. These features keep the operator steady and secure, even while transporting loads up to 4,000 lbs.
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Raymond Basics introduces Edge™ lithium-ion motorized Pallet Jack
The Raymond Corporation announces an addition to the Raymond Basics product line with the Edge — a motorized, lithium-ion pallet jack with a 3,300-pound capacity. Ideal for use in tight spaces, this 27-by-45-inch pallet jack has a compact design, offering exceptional maneuverability with its pinwheeling capability and convenient turtle and creep modes. The Edge pallet jack offers an efficient and productive alternative to manual pallet jacks in a variety of environments and applications, including narrow aisles, retail backrooms, front of stores, delivery, dock, warehouses, mezzanines, and elevators. Quickly operational, the Edge pallet jack is ready to work with a simple pin code entry. It also offers the same familiar controls as other motorized pallet jacks with lift, lower, travel, and horn functions all accessed by using the ergonomic handle. “We are always looking to provide new products utilizing efficient energy solutions to help businesses drive continuous improvement, optimize their operations, and support their ever-changing needs,” said Mike Distin, product manager for Raymond Basics, The Raymond Corporation. “The Edge does just that by increasing operator comfort with electric lift, lower and travel. Coupled with its competitive price, short delivery time, and application flexibility, it’s easy to see how the Edge could help give operations a competitive advantage.” Fast battery changes and opportunity charging maximize time on the floor, and an external charger allows the battery to be charged inside or outside the pallet jack. Additionally, to further minimize downtime and increase productivity, users can order a spare battery to charge while the other is in use.
CLARK Material Handling Company announces new WPL40 Electric Pallet Jack product
CLARK Material Handling Company, a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and spare parts, as a part of their commitment to delivering dependable, productive, and innovative products for the material handling sector, announces the launch of the WPL40 Electric Pallet Jack. Built to Last and designed to transport up to 4,000 pounds, the WPL40 features a maintenance-free Lithium-Ion battery, an ergonomic handle, and the ability to pinwheel in place with the handle in the upright position. The WPL40 complements the entire CLARK product line due to its lifting capacity and use of Lithium-Ion. Designed for use in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing. Key features of this new product include: ➢ 4,000-pound lift capacity – for moving heavy cargo with ease ➢ Lithium-Ion battery – providing the same power output at 10% as it does at 100% ➢ Ergonomic handle – with convenient access to all controls without lifting your hand ➢ Neutral braking system – delivering predictable stopping performance Available for ordering through CLARK dealers, the WPL40 represents another “CLARK solution” for end-users toward managing all their material handling needs. “This new WPL40 brings several key innovations to the electric pallet jack line. From the LithiumIon battery to an in-place pinwheeling capability, the WPL40 fits the needs of our customers in new and exciting ways,” said Rick Dahlke, National Sales Manager.
Seegrid premieres first Autonomous Lift Truck
The highly anticipated addition of lift capabilities to the current Autonomous Mobile Robot Fleet broadens Seegrid’s End-to-End Automation Solutions Seegrid Corporation, a manufacturer in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, today premiered a new autonomous lift truck, Palion Lift AMR, further expanding the capabilities of the company’s fleet of mobile robotics solutions. The latest addition follows the unveiling of the company’s feature enhanced pallet truck, the Palion Pallet Truck Series 8, announced just last week. “We’re proud to continue to both expand and strengthen our AMR portfolio and help our customers take their fleet to the next level with our new Palion Lift AMR,” said Jim Rock, Seegrid’s Chief Executive Officer. “Adding lift to our strong line of horizontal products is a capability most requested by our customers. The expansion of our industry-leading Palion AMR fleet introduces new automated workflows for manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics companies that need proven end-to-end automation solutions. We’re committed to continue transforming the supply chain by delivering intelligent, enterprise-grade mobile robot and software solutions.” The new lift truck automates the movement of palletized goods and is highly anticipated in the market, as the automation technology solution provider serves some of the largest global brands in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Seegrid Palion AMRs uniquely address major supply chain challenges thanks to the company’s proprietary navigation technology, which is both proven and perfected, as demonstrated by their robotic track record of millions of autonomous miles driven in live production environments without a single safety incident. Palion Lift is equipped with this same reliable and flexible navigation technology, using cameras, sophisticated algorithms, and machine learning to safely and reliably navigate in dynamic environments alongside human coworkers. Palion Lift, the company’s first lift AMR, is designed especially for companies that require an automation solution that can haul payloads from one point to another, placing them at heights of up to six feet with little or no changes to their facilities, as well as work directly with other equipment to more quickly and efficiently move materials. The Palion Lift AMR offers a safer, more cost-effective method for pallet movement by freeing up the manual lift operator, providing full source-to-destination task automation for low-lift pallet handling processes. As part of Seegrid’s commitment to helping customers quickly and effectively scale automation solutions enterprise-wide, the company provides full process scoping and consultation services at no cost. Seegrid’s expert industrial engineers evaluate material flow processes from inbound to outbound and then work closely with existing and prospective customers to develop tailored recommendations aimed at optimizing operations and helping companies achieve their goals.
Automate the movements of your load carriers with A-MATE
K.Hartwall is launching a brand-new AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) called A-MATE. This is the first fully electric free-lift pallet AGV with an omnidirectional drive on the market. A-MATE is an extremely versatile mobile robot that will bring a new level of automation to intra-logistics, and to the movements of different load carriers, from pallets to roll containers and foldable cages or “gitter” boxes. The proven free SLAM navigation combined with the innovative fleet management allows our customers to have a full overview of and control over their internal logistics operations. Furthermore, safety has been a central point of focus in the development of A-MATE as AMRs become an integrated part of the overall logistics process. The result is that A-MATE is the only 360° safety pallet AGV on the market—not only when fetching load carriers but also when transporting them. A-mate offers clear advantages compared to existing AMR products on the market through its increased load capacity of 1000 kg. One of the key advantages is its ability to lift a load of up to 1 ton to a height of 1 meter without using supportive scissors below the forks. This allows for very close access when loading or unloading both conveyors and pallet racking. Furthermore, thanks to its slim design, A-MATE can move freely in both narrow aisles and within pallet stacks. With A-MATE, K. Hartwall reinforces its market leadership in logistics equipment for warehouses and industrial manufacturing. The combination of traditional load carrier solutions, such as roll containers, Lean adaptor pallets, and dollies or foldable cages, with mobile robots, demonstrates how the Finnish company is looking to the future of logistics. “A-MATE is proof of how to combine autonomous mobile robots with traditional load carriers to help our customers achieve both greater efficiency and increased safety. With K.Hartwall’s logistics solutions portfolio, you can now automate the movements of your load carriers in a very easy way,” says Jerker Hartwall, CEO of K.Hartwall. A-MATE and our other AGVs offer our customers a new way to reduce costs and increase efficiency in their logistics processes by allowing them to decrease their dependence on skilled labor and reduce costly process errors and the risk of accidents. Today, almost half of all working hours in logistics are spent on manual routine jobs. By 2035, automation will reduce that number to 35%. Key to this evolution is the increasing deployment of AGVs and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). At K.Hartwall, we want to be part of that revolution and support our customers in the postal, retail, and automotive industries to make the next smart move in their logistics!
Raymond donates more than $11,000 to Breast Cancer Foundations through Pink Pallet Jack Project
Proceeds from the seventh annual auction will aid breast cancer patients Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation (RHCC), Raymond Handling Solutions (RHSI), and Handling Systems, each a Raymond Sales and Service Center, raised a total of $11,700 for breast cancer awareness during the seventh annual Pink Pallet Jack Project online auction. Three Raymond® 8210 powered pallet jacks were auctioned off on eBay® between Oct. 19-29, with all the proceeds split evenly between the New York-based Tina Fund, the Seattle-based Northwest Hope and Healing, and Breast Cancer Angels in Los Alamitos, California. Winning bids were accepted from transportation companies J&K Trucking, Prism Logistics, and JLC Transportation, with their donations going on to assist patients recovering from breast cancer treatments, both physically and financially. The Raymond 8210 powered pallet jack offers greater maneuverability to navigate in tight spaces, making it the ideal lift truck for congested store aisles, busy docks, and pinwheeling in the back of trailers. The trucks also featured Raymond’s exclusive Click2Creep™ design, which automatically reduces maximum travel speed, providing a tighter turn radius for pinwheeling or right-angle turning. “We would like to thank our customers for the overwhelming support behind the Pink Pallet Jack auctions, especially in a year that brought us many changes,” said James Wilcox, president of Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation, Raymond Handling Solutions, and Handling Systems. “Over the past seven years, this program has raised more than $175,000 to support those who have been touched by this disease. We are grateful for the continued support we receive from our community in giving to this cause.”