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Hamilton Caster Unveils the Ultimate Field Installable Toe Guard, The Swiss Army Knife of Workplace Safety

Industrial Machinery Digest — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:22:02 +0000

Hamilton Caster, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial casters, wheels, and material handling solutions, is thrilled to introduce its latest innovation to enhance workplace safety —the Field Installable Toe Guard. Affectionately known as the Swiss Army knife of toe guards, this versatile solution not only enhances workplace safety by protecting feet from injury but also offers support for two brake styles—heavy-duty contact brakes and ergonomic brakes—and floor brushes, all of which are field-installable.

Heavy-duty contact brakes ensure steady support for larger loads, while ergonomic brakes minimize operator strain and fatigue. Optional floor brushes sweep away foreign objects and debris during operation, protecting casters from damage and keeping pathways clear. These features enhance operational efficiency and contribute to a safer work environment, making this an essential upgrade for safeguarding employees across various environments.

Constructed from robust 3/16” steel and finished in a sleek platinum gray, this toe guard ensures long-lasting durability and protection. With an industry-standard 1/2” clearance from the floor, the toe guard integrates seamlessly with existing casters, eliminating the need for drilling or modifications. Customers can opt to have the toe guard assembled onto a new caster or order it separately for easy installation on existing casters. This multi-purpose toe guard replaces Hamilton’s previous model, providing a more adaptable and customizable option available for wheel diameters 4” – 12”.

“Our field installable toe guard is designed to significantly enhance safety without the need for replacing entire caster assemblies,” said Mark Lippert, president of Hamilton Caster. “Its customizable features allow users to modify protection levels to specific needs, ensuring comprehensive safety in various operational settings.”

What truly distinguishes this toe guard is its versatility, offering a range of options to suit different safety needs. Key features include:

Enhanced Safety: Made from 3/16” steel and designed with a standard 1/2” floor clearance to prevent costly injuries and protect workers

Comprehensive Kit: Includes a replacement axle, 2 lock clips, and 4 nuts for a complete and hassle-free installation.
Compatibility: Available in 8 different caster sizes, accommodating 4” – 8” diameter wheels with 2” tread widths and 6” – 12” diameter wheels with 3” tread widths.
Customizable Options: Enhance functionality with 2 heavy duty brake styles that can be mounted on the front or back, and floor brushes

“Staying true to Hamilton’s legacy of quality, our field installable toe guards are manufactured in-house, ensuring exceptional durability and faster delivery,” Lippert added. “This streamlined production process reduces lead times and enhances customer satisfaction.”

For additional customization, upon request we offer a unique height-adjustable skirt, allowing adjustments up to 1” off the floor, tailoring the level of protection in special cases, such as up-slope travel of casters.

Whether you’re seeking a straightforward safety upgrade or a highly customizable solution, Hamilton’s field installable toe guard is the ultimate tool for workplace safety. For complete specs and product details check out the all-new Field Installable Toe Guard Landing Page or contact our team to learn how the Field Installable Toe Guard can elevate safety in your facility.

About Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.

Founded in 1907, Hamilton Caster is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing stock and custom-engineered heavy-duty casters, wheels, carts, and trailers. Family-owned since its inception, the fourth generation remains as committed to quality as the company’s founder, John Weigel.

For more information visit www.hamiltoncaster.com.

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Orbital Wrapper Manufacturer Introduces Portability Retrofit Kits

Industrial Machinery Digest — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:03:07 +0000

Orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has introduced portability retrofit kits. Developed to allow the company’s patented TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrapping machines to be moved safely without requiring a lift truck, the new kits feature four casters with companion mounting brackets and associated components, pre-assembled and ready for installation on units in the field. Once installed at each corner, operators simply turn a crank to raise the wrapping machine off the floor and engage the casters, roll the machine to the desired location, and then lower it back to floor level for return to service.
Ideal for automating the wrapping process at multiple locations, the new portability retrofit kits allow one worker to move the wrapping machine from one assembly line, metalworking station, loading dock, or other location to another without investing in multiple orbital stretch wrappers. The built-in fork tubes that allow movement by forklift remain accessible after the casters are installed.
The new retrofit kits are suitable for all TAB Wrapper Tornado models and are stocked in the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters for quick delivery. The TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrappers apply stretch wrap 360 degrees around and under a pallet and its load to create a sturdy, unitized load without banding, boxing or strapping.

For more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; info@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.

About TAB Industries

The TAB Wrapper Tornado line of orbital wrapping machines is designed and manufactured by TAB Industries at its 44,000 square foot headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania – made in USA. The patented orbital wrappers automatically wrap plastic film 360 degrees around and under the pallet and the load to create a tight, secure, stable, unitized pallet load that eliminates shifting in transit and storage. No banding, strapping, crates, or containers are needed.

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Precision casting firm signs contract worth over $1 billion USD for industrial gas turbine parts

Industrial Machinery Digest — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:03:38 +0000

Doncasters, a leading global manufacturer of high-precision components, is delighted to announce the signing of a multi-year contract with Siemens Energy, a world-renowned energy technology company.

The multi-year agreement, which represents a milestone achievement with an anticipated value exceeding $1 billion USD, covers the supply of complex precision investment castings for Siemens Energy’s gas turbine platforms.

Under this contract, Doncasters will leverage its vertically integrated alloy manufacturing and casting capabilities in the UK and Germany to deliver exceptional products to Siemens Energy.

The scope of work includes both legacy products and groundbreaking new projects, encompassing some of the most substantial and intricate precision castings ever produced worldwide.

Mike Quinn, Chief Executive Officer at Doncasters, expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed collaboration, stating: “This renewal of Doncasters’ contract with Siemens Energy reflects the hard work of all our employees and I’m delighted that we have been able to cement our relationship with one of our oldest and largest customers.

“This agreement forms the backbone to the significant capital investments in capacity and capability currently underway or planned to support the growth in our Airfoil casting plants.”

Christopher Steinwachs, Vice President at Siemens Energy, added: “We are excited about this collaboration with Doncasters, as it supports our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology and superior solutions to our customers.

“This agreement aligns with our vision to lead the energy transition with sustainable, innovative, and reliable products. Doncaster’s customer centric approach was a decisive factor in our decision to sign a long-term agreement.”

Both companies look forward to embarking on this exciting journey together, combining their expertise and resources to drive advancements in the energy industry.

For more information: https://www.doncasters.com/

About Doncasters

Doncasters is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications. We employ nearly 3000 people, at 21 locations in Europe, Asia and America.

With technical expertise spanning nearly 250 years, through our advanced manufacturing facilities, we serve the world’s leading OEMs in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Gas Turbine and Automotive markets, whilst also delivering for Medical and other specialist industries.

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L&L Special Furnace Ships an Agitated Heated Oil Quench Tank

Industrial Machinery Digest — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:01:19 +0000

L&L Special Furnace has shipped a small model QTO1224 heated oil quench tank for quenching heat-treated tools used in the forging industry. The tools include various styles of equipment used in the forging industry. Tools such as nippers and ladles are very important parts of foundry and forging equipment. Forging is the heating of the steel to a malleable state or liquid and can be formed or poured into required shapes and tools. The tools are heat-treated in a furnace to required hardness and then quenched in oil to set hardness.

The quench tank holds 65 gallons of oil and is ideal for quenching parts from 50 to 75 pounds. The quench tank oil is agitated by an impeller with ½ HP explosion proof motor and is heated with a 4.5 kW immersion heater to maintain the oil at a slightly elevated temperature to help eliminate oil flashing and fire potential. There is also a safety lid with fusible links that closes automatically if the fusible links melt, dropping the lid and blocking exposure of the surface of the oil to air to prevent any potential fire.

The quench tank has a Eurotherm digital overtemperature protection. This shuts the heater off if the temperature is above a set level. The overtemp will not allow the heater to operate until the overtemp has been manually reset and the oil temperature is below the programmed setpoint.

This small, versatile quench tank is available in various sizes, and can be equipped with quench coolers, baskets and production elevators for pneumatic quenching as required. The quench tank can also be put on casters for portability.

All L&L furnaces can be configured with various options and be specifically tailored to meet your thermal needs. We also offer furnaces equipped with pyrometry packages to meet ASM2750 and soon-to-be-certified MedAccred guidelines.

Options include a variety of control and recorder configurations. A three-day, all-inclusive startup service is included with each system within the continental U.S. and Canada. International startup and training service is available by factory quote.

If precise temperature control and uniformity is key to your process, then L&L’s QT series is a great choice.

Electric Tugger Capabilities Reach New Heights with the Addition of the All-New AC Tugger 25k+ at Electro Kinetic Technologies

Industrial Machinery Digest — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:04:51 +0000

Advances in AC technology pave the way for a safer, more efficient, and productive work environment as Electro Kinetic Technologies unveils their newest high capacity electric tugger. The AC Tugger 25K+ boasts an impressive 25,000 lb. payload capacity on casters and up to 100,000 lbs. on rails, making it the manufacturer’s most highly versatile material handling solution available, even for the heaviest of loads.

This new addition to Electro Kinetic Technologies’ AC Vector Power© family of tuggers not only brings heavy duty pulling and pushing power, but it puts operator safety at the forefront. The solid-state sensor prevents tugger operation when its mast is in the vertical position, and other built-in sensors allow the control to throttle back the tugger’s motor, protecting from thermal overload. This tugger also completely stops when the controls are released, and automatically brakes to prevent rolling backward if the operator is on an incline.

Safety is built into the machine itself, but is also present in the battery pack. The AC Tugger 25K+ is available with options for either an AGM or lithium battery package, and lithium batteries come with even more incentives. Electro Kinetic Technologies’ lithium batteries are UN38.3 certified, so they can be safely transported globally without any special packaging. They are also extremely long-lasting, enduring up to 14 times the life of standard AGM and GEL battery packs.

As with its counterparts in the AC Vector Power© family, another key feature of the AC Tugger 25K+ is its Bluetooth® compatibility and smart phone monitoring app. Not only will the battery pack itself tell you when its charge is getting low, but you can monitor the status right from your smart phone. Operators using this technology will save time and energy from not needing to haul a dead battery all the way back to the charging station, and money savings are a given with battery life being extended 2-3 times.

To learn more about this new product, please visit: https://www.ek-tech.com/products/ac-tugger-25k/

To get in touch with a sales engineer, please visit: https://www.ek-tech.com/contact-us-electric-tuggers/

About Electro Kinetic Technologies

Electro Kinetic Technologies designs and manufactures innovative, ergonomically focused solutions to move and lift materials from 50 lbs. To 40,000 lbs. For over 25 years our products have helped clients safely transport materials and people within the material handling, healthcare, and retail markets. Our 85,000 square foot facility in Germantown, Wisconsin is home to our corporate headquarters, engineering, and manufacturing for our three product groups.

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. Names New President

Industrial Machinery Digest — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:25:45 +0000

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. announced that it has named Mark Lippert as its new President. Hamilton Caster, a 116-year-old manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial casters, wheels, carts, and in-plant trailers, is in its fourth generation of family leadership. Mark succeeds his cousin, David R. Lippert, who retired in December.
“As we look to the future, we are confident that Mark possesses the qualifications and expertise to continue to grow our family business,” stated Board Member, Ted Lippert. “Under his leadership, Hamilton Caster will continue to make a significant impact on the industrial market and our community.”
Mark is an energetic and highly effective business leader with a strong technology background, specializing in brand and product positioning, business development, strategic planning, and process improvement strategies.
“I am honored and humbled to step into this role and build upon my family’s legacy as just the 6th president in our history,” said Mark. “I’m excited to leverage our core values of integrity, continuous improvement, accountability, respect, and empowerment as the foundation for strengthening our customer relationships, investing in new technologies, and supporting employee development.”
Mark joined Hamilton Caster in 1995 to lead marketing efforts that have resulted in a brand that has been ranked #1 in brand perception studies for the industrial manufacturing market. He also helped manage the business with three other family members (all cousins), Dave, Steve, and Jim Lippert. Together, they led with a vision to be the manufacturer of choice for heavy-duty and custom-engineered mobility systems.
“As the company implemented its business succession plan, we knew that there would be two key positions on our leadership team to fill,” said Mark. “It was important for us to find the right individuals to complement an already accomplished and experienced leadership team.”
As a result of this search, Kellie Krieger joined Hamilton in October as Director of Human Resources and Administration, replacing long-time Executive Vice President, Steven J. Lippert, who also retired in December. Kellie brings over 20 years of human resources experience to Hamilton, most recently as Human Resources Manager at Hamilton Township.
Jodi Fritsch also came aboard, in November, as Director of Marketing, a position that Mark held for over 28 years before his promotion to President. Jodi brings nearly 20 years of marketing experience to Hamilton, most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing at HORAN.
Kellie and Jodi join Hamilton’s leadership team that includes: Jim Lippert, VP of Sales; Lester Jones, Operations Manager; Lee Burroughs, Lean Manager; Mark Lohmann, Chief Financial Officer; Thomas Raley, Director of IT; Patrick Lippert, Supply Chain Manager; and John Yater, Cart & Trailer Value Stream Manager.
“Hamilton’s success over the past several years has been possible because of the vision of our leadership team along with the collaboration and diligent performance of all of our employees in terms of engineering, sales, customer service, production, and product development,” said Mark. “We expect to see continued growth because we continuously strive to be the best-in-class in everything we do.”

About Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co

For more information visit www.hamiltoncaster.com.

Softwall Clean Rooms

Industrial Machinery Digest — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:16:38 +0000

Softwall Clean Rooms are designed to meet ISO 5 – ISO 8 requirements and feature a flexible design that allows them to locate over and around equipment, with the option of being mobile with casters. The structural framework is of aircraft anodized aluminum with clear vinyl curtains around the unit. The curtains can be strips or solid depending on restriction of access in clear or opaque white vinyl. Fan powered HEPA filter and fluorescent lighting modules along with blank ceiling tiles are positioned into a ceiling grid system and optional entry airlocks can be incorporated into the design. The HEPA filter modules have power cords and speed controls and can operate on 115v or 220v power.

Please visit HEMCO at www.hemcocorp.com/cleanroom.html or call 800-779-4362.

Softwall Clean Rooms

Industrial Machinery Digest — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:53:18 +0000

Please visit HEMCO at www.hemcocorp.com/cleanroom.html or call 800-779-4362.

CCS Controlled Containment System

Industrial Machinery Digest — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:26:04 +0000

“CCS” Controlled Containment System Enclosures are engineered to safely contain and control airborne particulate to and from sampling procedures. Dispensing from drums and weighing procedures are typical applications. Drums or equipment can be easily rolled into the enclosure through the strip curtain entrance. Both the process and surrounding environment are protected from contamination. A downward flow of HEPA filtered air maintains a cleanliness level at drum or working height while all exhaust air exits out through HEPA filters in the rear wall at floor level. The interior is under slight negative pressure to ensure that no contaminant escapes out of the enclosure.

The “CCS” Enclosure locates directly on the existing floor. Optional roll & set casters are available for mobility, electrical and plumbing service fixtures, tables with work surfaces and enclosure floors are available. Shipped disassembled

Visit HEMCO at www.HEMCOcorp.com/cleanroom.html, call (800)779-4362

CleanAire Room Filtration

Industrial Machinery Digest — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:43:42 +0000

The CleanAire Filtration Module is engineered to meet current requirements to prevent infection efficiently and effectively in labs, hospital rooms, waiting rooms, offices, and more. Particles as small 0.3 microns, including respiratory droplets, are collected with a 99.99% efficiency. Module is 24” w X 16” d X 41” h, and is equipped with 99.99% eff. HEPA filter, Merv 8 pre-filter, integral fan, variable speed control indicator pilot light for filter change, locking casters, and 12’ power cord (for indoor use only)

Visit HEMCO at www.hemcocorp.com or call 800-779-4362.