JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 CONTENTS COVER STORY 10
MODULAR ROPE HOISTS for versatile configurations
MO LAR ROPE HO TS COLD STORAGE
In order to reduce gas leaks and the associated costs companies are turning to new, sophisticated gas detection systems
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AUTOMATED HANDLING
A robotic palletiser will meet customer’s needs regardless of the number of different products, line speed or complexity
CRANES & HOISTS
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The reduced weight of the girder of the Demag V-type crane can accommodate a rope hoist with a much higher load capacity
14 Modular rope hoists
A new range of rope hoists available from Demag Cranes & Components is based on a single design technology that allows multiple configurations to meet a wide variety of customer specific applications
FEATURES Lift Trucks
4. With a reach truck’s role largely confined to putting away/picking palletised loads within racking, operators are increasingly seen as the least cost efficient workers
Cold Storage
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6. To reduce gas leaks and the associated costs companies are turning to new, sophisticated gas detection systems
Automated Handling
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8. Whatever the number of different products, line speed or complexity of pallet patterns, a robotic palletiser will meets the exact needs of every customer
Multimodal Transport
12. Shipowners are advised to be cautious in the run-up to the global ban on R-22 (HCFC) refrigerant in terms of price, supply and safety risks
Cranes & Hoists
14. The reduced weight of the girder of the Demag V-type crane can accommodate a rope hoist with a higher load capacity, enabling faster, gentler material handling
Loading Bay Solutions
16. As manufacturing, warehousing and logistics businesses look to cut costs while increasing productivity Chris Jones of Airbloc recommends taking a hard look at your HVAC solution
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