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Oorja Protonics to Replace LPC’s Propane Forklifts with Electric Forklifts
Retrofitted with Methanol-Fuel Cell as On-board Battery Chargers
Oorja Protonics (Oorja), an industry leader in Methanol-based Fuel Cells for forklift applications, today announced that it has received a Purchase Order from Lodi, CA based LPC for installing OorjaPac™ systems on its fleet of electric forklifts. These electric forklifts have been purchased recently by LPC to replace its entire Propane-based forklifts.
Phil Loduca, Vice-President of Sales at Oorja said, “This solidifies LPC’s commitment towards embracing an environmentally benign solution for their material handling fleet and shows them as pioneering the “Green Wave”. We are very excited about the potential of working with an industry leader such as LPC.
Mike McWeeney, Vice President at LPC, remarked, “We have diligently explored various types of fuel cells for our material handling needs over the last 1 year since we made the decision to transition to battery-powered forklifts. Our decision to consider fuel cells was based on the green benefits as well as an attractive payback. Oorja’s use of methanol fuel for the OorjaPac and its various benefits over competing fuel cell technologies really impressed us. We see this as an initial start to a longer-term alliance.” Additional information on Oorja Protonics and the OorjaPac™ can be found at www.oorjaprotonics.com.
About Oorja Protonics
Oorja is a world-class technology company leading the development and commercialization of ultra-powerful alcohol fuel cells. Oorja’s flagship product, the OorjaPac™, generates clean, reliable energy for charging batteries on material handling vehicles. The OorjaPac operates on inexpensive liquid methanol fuel and emits only clean water and a minimal amount of CO2. The OorjaPac has been successfully adopted by numerous Fortune 50 companies in industries such as manufacturing, food distribution, and logistics. Oorja’s technology is backed by over 25 patents, and the company is funded by Sequoia Capital and DAG Ventures.
JLG Launches New 10,000 lb. Capacity Telehandler
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK], announced today that it is adding a new model to the JLG® line of telehandlers. The new JLG G10-43A model telehandler will be marketed for use in commercial and residential construction applications including steel erection and framing. The new model includes standard outriggers, a maximum capacity of 10,000 lb. and a capacity of 7,000 lb. at the maximum reach height of 43 ft.
“With the additional capacity and a full range of common JLG family attachments, the new G10-43A will provide superior performance in a wide variety of picking and placing applications,” said Brian Boeckman, JLG Product Parent for Telehandlers. “Operators will enjoy the same spacious, enhanced-visibility cab and comfortable operator environment available on existing G-Series telehandlers.”
In addition to the spacious cab and common attachments, these models feature pilot operated joystick controls, a wrap around dashboard and easy-to-read gauges. The machine also boasts impressive boom speeds and a tighter turning radius than larger 10,000 lb. capacity machines.
With the launch of this new model the JLG branded line-up of telehandlers will include a total of nine construction and three compact telehandlers models.
About JLG Industries, Inc.
JLG Industries, Inc. is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The Company’s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLGâ aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrakâ and Lullâ telehandlers; and an array of complementary services and accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK]. For more information about JLG Industries, Inc., log onto the company website: www.jlg.com
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK]is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, Geesink™, Norba™, Kiggen™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
ECCO’s Slimline Led Light Head Offers Maximum Performance
with Minimum Size
ECCO’s 3510 surface mount LED warning light is designed to offer maximum performance with minimum size. This slimline LED measures only 3.3” x 1.1” and only 0.4” deep, comprising of 24 1-watt high-intensity LEDs in an ultra compact housing. This small footprint allows for mounting in almost any location on a vehicle body. The 3510 is California Title 13 (amber, blue and red) certified and has an SAE J595 Class 1 (amber, blue, clear and red) rating.
Synchronizable with additional 3510s, and ECCO’s 9010, 9011 and 9012 Hide-A-LEDs, the 3510 includes multiple flash patterns and is available in amber, blue, clear and red (colorless when not illuminated). Additional benefits of LED technology include high-intensity light output, low current draw, long maintenance-free service life and a full 5-year warranty.
For additional information or details of a local distributor contact ECCO Customer Service at 800.635.5900 or visit www.eccolink.com.
Cole Hersee Co. Introduces Master Battery Disconnect Switch
Cole Hersee Company, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty electrical, electronic, and digital products for the vehicle industry, introduces its new Master Battery Disconnect Switch. Ideal for trucking applications, the 75920 Master Battery Disconnect Switch cuts off all battery power from the vehicle electrical system.
Cole Hersee's Master Battery Disconnect Switch also provides an effective emergency power cutoff, protecting vehicles from tampering, theft and battery drain. The Switch also provides service personnel with an extra level of safety, protecting them from hazards, and can be locked-out or tagged-out to satisfy OSHA requirements for energy isolation.
Even when mounted in exposed locations, the 75920 Master Battery Disconnect Switch’s composite engineered polymer housing will not rust or corrode. The Switch has been tested per SAE 1455 for road salt, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride, and it is waterproof to IP67. The 75920 Master Battery Disconnect Switch has a high amperage capacity of 300A at 12V DC, can be used in high side or low side applications, and fits the standard Master Disconnect Switch mounting pattern. The Switch's large red knob allows for easy operation with gloved hands, and 90º switch travel makes it easy to identify the switch position.
About Cole Hersee
Since its founding in 1924, Cole Hersee has been a pioneer and leader in the development of heavy-duty electrical products for the vehicle industry and has earned a reputation for quality and value. Cole Hersee collaborated on many basic industry standards and today is a preferred supplier of over 2,000 dependable vehicle products and accessories. Cole Hersee products are available as standard or custom designed products to meet customer needs. Cole Hersee is ISO 9001-certified.
For more information about Cole Hersee Company and its products, contact Cole Hersee Company, 20 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA, 02127-2467; 617-268-2100, ext. 203, fax 617-268-9490, or email info@colehersee.com. Information is also available on the company's website at www.colehersee.com.
Due to increased demand, Caldwell has developed the new Model 20HC High Capacity Lifting Beams. Nine standard models are available in 10’, 15’, or 20’ spreads and capacities of 50, 65 or 80 tons. These beams come standard with two additional spreads on 12 inch increments, lifting shackles, built in stands, and pin bail. Best of all, we have improved our delivery to an amazing 3 weeks after order!!! All Caldwell Lifting Beams are designed and manufactured to the most current ASME standards.
For more information on Caldwell’s Lifting Beams or to fill out an application evaluation, contact our inside sales department at 800-628-4263, fax your request to
815-229-5686, or visit us on the web at www.caldwellinc.com.
Advantech FWA-6500 Raises Network Throughput Handling Performance with Intel® Xeon® 5500 Platform
Advantech announced in separate releases, two new 10GE-enabled products exclusively tuned for the quad-core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series which Intel introduced today.
The Advantech FWA-6500 adds a new performance point to high-end multi-core security and network application platforms. With incredible 8-core / 16-threaded performance the FWA-6500 is able to handle massive throughput thanks to Intel’s highest performing extended lifecycle processors to date, the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series.
The new system is an innovative and versatile multi-gigabit network application platform based on similar core design blueprints as Advantech’s MIC-5320 AdvancedTCA (ATCA) Blade also announced today. It comes with two quad-core Intel® Xeon® Processors in an enterprise server form factor aimed at the next wave of high performance networking applications. Network connectivity is fast and flexible with up to 16 front accessible GE ports supported by 4 quad Ethernet modules based on the Intel 82576 or with multiple dual 10GbE modules based on the brand new Intel 82599 dual 10 GbE controller.
The modules plug in to a 32-way PCI Express (PCIe) mid-plane providing the high speed interconnects to the I/O controller hub which makes the system fly. Both RJ45 and SFP based modules can be supported and can be mixed and matched as required. Two further PCIe x4 slots are available internally for standard add-in cards for offload purposes or NPU co-processing.
The combination of the latest Intel processors, chipset and Ethernet controllers in one platform providing acceleration and off-loading features gives customers the combination of performance and I/O scalability they have been waiting for.
“Compared to current generation platforms, the FWA-6500 provides unparalleled application performance and packet processing throughput making it ideal for server consolidation in network security markets” said Rover Chen, Director of Advantech’s Network Application Platform Division a part of the Networks and Communications Group (NCG). “It’s ideally positioned for applications such as high-end Unified Threat Management (UTM) and in applications with large I/O bandwidth requirements such as quality and service control or content filtering and management.”
The system incorporates up to 48GB of DDR3 memory making it perfect for extreme speed, with persistence and in-memory database applications where performance and reliability are key. To increase the FWA-6500’s flexibility and fault tolerance level, two swappable SATA hard drives and a 2U redundant power supply are integrated into the base model.
An internal remote management board provides Serial and USB connectivity as well as two LAN ports for remote & out of band management. IPMI 2.0 is supported along with remote monitoring and power cycling and the ability to access the console via the LAN (SOL). The system has been designed with NEBS in mind to address more stringent telecom environments extending beyond the enterprise and data center.
With the introduction of the FWA-6500 & the MIC-5320 AdvancedTCA Blade, customers can gain access to the latest Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series technology in multiple form factors – the best of all worlds. Both Products are sampling now at major OEM’s with general availability planned for the second quarter 2009.
About Advantech –Founded in 1983, Advantech delivers visionary and trustworthy industrial computing solutions that empower businesses. We cooperate closely with solution partners to provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in diverse industries, offering products and solutions in three business categories: Embedded ePlatform, eServices & Applied Computing, and Industrial Automation groups. With more than 3,400 dedicated employees, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 39 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. Advantech is a Premier Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, a community of embedded and communications developers and solution providers. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com).
Blue Giant Introduces Advanced Blue
Genius™ Controllers for Loading Docks
Blue Giant Equipment Corporation introduces Blue Genius™ Touch Control Panels, a new line of microprocessor-based technology for operating dock levelers, vehicle restraints, doors, communications lights, and safety accessories – all from one smart-touch control panel.
The Blue Genius™ provides smart-touch keypad operation with multi-language visual display to improve safety and efficiency in today’s fast-paced loading dock areas. Workers can now manage all the connected loading dock equipment from one control panel and ensure that each piece of equipment is in the proper position before others are activated.
“The Blue Genius™ is a key component of our Smart Technologies and Engineering Platforms (STEP) initiative,” explains Steve Greco, Director of International Sales & Marketing. “STEP is the cornerstone of our commitment to continually introduce advanced technology solutions that will play a significant role in safe and controlled loading dock operations worldwide. Blue Genius™ controllers, including the Platinum Series Master Panel, are just the first of many new offerings from Blue Giant in 2009.
“Blue Genius™ Touch Control Panels feature an enhanced network communications bus that provides more reliable high-speed communications,” reports Gregory Ion, Director of New Product Development, who led the development of the Blue Genius™ technology. “The network features bidirectional communication and power wiring that surpasses conventional relay wiring methods to prevent wiring errors between the controller and power pack. It also prevents common field miss-wiring from damaging or short-circuiting the components. The control operates on 24 volts, and the panel is safeguarded against potential shock hazard when opened to ensure operator safety. For additional safety, the system features a power shut down and short circuit protection.”
The Blue Genius™ controllers provide accurate proximity sensing of the operator’s finger within the low-level electric field range. Since its multiplexed electric field senses touch and proximity through the insulating surface without direct electrical contact with electrode metal, problems of wear, contamination, and even corrosion are eliminated, and higher operational reliability is ensured. Eliminating all mechanical buttons also eliminates problematic contact wearing and breaking. An additional benefit is that the controller can go from standby to active mode as a finger approaches the panel thereby providing fast, safe, and accurately sequenced operation. For added security the controller can be set to require a supervisor to activate initial startup from the keypad.
The Blue Genius™ controllers feature a user-friendly, multi-language LCD screen that provides clear, real-time instructions for operations, maintenance, and diagnostics, as well as supervisory keypad lockout and override functions. The menu display is factory-programmed and accessible for three levels of users:
- Operator for general operation and diagnostics,
- Factory-trained technicians for customizing interlocked operational sequencing, accessing operation history, and troubleshooting diagnostics,
- Factory programmer for troubleshooting and implementing software updates and upgrades.
The advanced-technology, microprocessor-based controls also provide intelligent, programmable menu options. This provides flexibility at the software level and is easily upgradable for those occurrences when a client decides to add a new piece of equipment – such as a vehicle restraint or inflatable shelter – at the loading bay.
Printed circuit boards mean trouble-free wiring and simplified board-level troubleshooting with quick uptime response that eliminates time-consuming multi-meter diagnostics. Its plug-and-play design also lets field personnel easily and cost-effectively exchange the boards for upgrades or repair.
Wireless remote controls provide additional convenience and cost savings by operating all programmed functions, including the dock leveler and restraint, from a convenient location that ensures technician safety, convenience, and efficiency.
The small size of the Blue Genius controller saves interior wall-panel spacing between docks. And since the panel does not need replacing during upgrades, its carbon footprint is minimized.
About Blue Giant Equipment Corporation
Blue Giant was founded in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, in 1963. The company initially specialized in the manufacture of dock levelers and hand pallet trucks. In the following years the company grew rapidly with the addition of innovative technology and expanded product offerings and the addition of manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world.
Today Blue Giant dealers can offer turnkey solutions to the most demanding freight-handling needs. Loading dock equipment includes dock levelers, ground-level lifts, vehicle restraints, dock and door guards, door seals and shelters, and driver control and safety systems. Material handling offerings include manual and electric pallet trucks and stackers, scissors lifts, and various other material positioning products. In addition, Blue Giant dealers can draw upon the extensive dock design, construction, operation, and safety expertise of the world’s leading dock experts.
To meet global demand for increased loading dock productivity, Blue Giant has established manufacturing joint ventures in Mexico and Southeast Asia. Through the strategic use of unique partnerships, global supply, continuous improvement, and world-class support, Blue Giant is delivering unmatched value, quality and service. Customers worldwide can rely on Blue Giant for an innovative, responsive, refreshing way of doing business that elevates growth and profitability.
New U-Joint Literature Offered for Off-Highway, Industrial Applications
A new catalog from Ameridrives Power Transmission (APT) offers design and sizing information on APTD Model J Series universal joints for off-highway and industrial applications. These were originally the Twin Disc J-line of universal joints which was purchased by APT nearly a decade ago.
The free catalog provides specification data for seven sizes of the APTD Series U-joints with different types in each size that vary according to range and method of accommodating axial slip. Static torque ranges from 4,250 lbs. ft. to 26,000 lbs. ft.
All APTD Model J Series U-joints use high-wing bearing cap design exclusively. Together with externally wrenched capscrews, the high-wing bearing caps permit use of a larger diameter bore in the cap, thus accommodating a larger bearing. This larger bearing assures longer U-joint life for a given swing diameter.
In calculating U-joint lifespan for any off-highway or industrial application, APTD considers four variables – torque, speed, angularity and application factors – which allow application designers to select a U-joint design that matches the predicted lifespan of the other components of a drive system.
To obtain a catalog visit www.AmeridrivesPowerTransmission.com. To discuss a recommended or custom U-joint design that meets specific application requirements, please call APT at 920-593-2444. Ameridrives Power Transmission is a proud member of the Altra Industrial Motion family of companies.
About Altra Industrial Motion
Altra Industrial Motion (NASDAQ:AMIC) is a leading multi-national designer, producer and marketer of a wide range of electromechanical power transmission products. The company brings together strong brands covering over 40 product lines with production facilities in nine countries. Altra’s leading brands include Boston Gear, Warner Electric, TB Wood’s, Formsprag Clutch, Wichita Clutch, Industrial Clutch, Ameridrives Couplings, Kilian Manufacturing, Marland Clutch, Nuttall Gear, Stieber Clutch, Twiflex Limited, Bibby Transmissions, Matrix International, Inertia Dynamics, Huco-Dynatork, Ameridrives Power Transmission, Delroyd Worm Gear and Warner Linear. For information on any of these technology leaders, visit www.AltraMotion.com.
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