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Hytrol narrow belt sorter available from McKessock Conveyor Solutions
June 18, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

The Hytrol ProSort MRT sorter is built for medium-sized items — eight-inches long and six inches wide up to 28-inches long. The conveyor, which allows for a maximum unit package weight of 75…

Temperature monitor safeguards machinery and transformers
May 13, 2015 by Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

The MT300, from Brampton, Ont.-based Mod-Tronic Instruments, is an important device that helps companies safeguard expensive transformers and machinery by monitoring them. It consists of a three-channel transformer temperature monitor and alarm system…

Fibre optic cables offer fast and secure data transmission
May 12, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

HITRONIC fibre optic cables from Lapp are fast and secure when transferring large amounts of data in inter-office communication, as well as in industry. The cables ensure superfast data transfer is completely free…

CNC wire bending machines make bending an easy task
April 28, 2015 by Rotem Industrial Products Inc

Great improvements in the fabrication industry have led to the production of complex designs from simple materials like wires and metal sheets. Machines used for these processes have greatly improved over the years. …

Lapp products found in many industries and applications
April 28, 2015 by Lapp Canada Inc

In the 1950s, the upswing in industrialization generated massive demand for cables, and the Lapp Group was born. Today, the company continues to revolutionize and bring innovation to the field of wire and…

Hytrol’s conveyor technology best in class
April 13, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

There are two attributes every material handling system or piece of equipment must have — reliability and flexibility. These two qualities describe Hytrol’s E24 — a concept designed from the ground up to be the…

Finding a solution that works
March 10, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

One of this nation’s largest general retailers was analyzing productivity at its distribution centre. The centre services 488 stores across Canada. In an effort to improve productivity, management was looking at new technologies to semi-automate…

Butterfly valves offer unparalleled reliability
March 9, 2015 by IPEX Management Inc.

IPEX Inc.’s highly versatile butterfly valves, part of the company’s line of thermoplastic valves, can be used for simple on/off service, but also for processes requiring precise throttling. End-of-line installation of a lugged version…

ProLogix offers complete control of Hytrol sortation equipment
March 9, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol is just one of a growing list of high-quality international suppliers represented across Canada by Norpak Handling and McKessock Conveyor Solutions. The ProLogix Sortation Control package is available from the companies to…

McKessock and Norpak make powerful conveyor solutions team
March 5, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

In 2010, McKessock Engineering joined Norpak Handling Limited and Norpak (BC) Limited as part of the Northumberland Group of companies. It was an easy transition for the McKessock team. All of the companies in the…

New valves from Festo offer two-way convertibility
March 2, 2015 by Festo Inc

Festo’s new VSNC series of standard solenoid NAMUR valves is two valves in one. It converts easily and quickly from a 5/2-way valve into a 3/2-way valve by simply turning its seal 180…

Material handling solutions help automate warehouse operations
February 18, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems combines experience with innovation to produce high-quality material handling systems for warehouse operations. Locally owned and operated in Mississauga, Ont., for more than 17 years, the company works with customers from…

Extreme-duty gear pump designed for longevity, serviceability and adaptability
February 11, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Designed to survive the severe challenge of liquids containing abrasives, the Gorman-Rupp G Series extreme-duty pump combines proven gear pump technology with state-of-the-art wear-resistance, making it the world’s toughest, longest-lasting gear pump. Available…

Workstation crane customization addresses safety concerns
February 10, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of stainless steel sheet products planned to install a new robotic weld cell — a new manufacturing process for making large industrial batteries. The company was on the hunt for a…

Wainbee delivers variable control of pneumatic devices
February 9, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

When it comes to the use of pneumatic devices in industrial automation and product testing applications, speed, accuracy and reliability are required. Enfield Technologies' patented servo-pneumatic systems, available from Mississauga, Ont.-based Wainbee Limited,…

Five benefits of pallet handling systems
February 9, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Pallet handling systems — or unit load handling systems, as they are often called — are designed to handle high-load capacities, large product footprints, and operate in harsh conditions.  There are five benefits…

Workforce management solution helps Joy Global improve performance
January 30, 2015 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Joy Global, a leader in high-productivity mining solutions, previously had no standard time and attendance or labour collection tool for its facilities around the world. Its locations, which span six continents and more than 20…

Vacuum technology aids in process efficiency
January 27, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

When it comes to production processes, vacuum systems play a big role in helping to make these processes efficient.  Vacuum gripper systems, produced as complete, ready-to-connect modular systems, provide for maximum flexibility when…

Expertise, technology and service are the keys to success for spring manufacturer
January 27, 2015 by Springs & Things Inc

Leading companies in the medical, furniture and novelty toy industries, to name a few, rely on Springs & Things for their springs and wire form needs. Since 1997, the Mississauga, Ont.-based company has been manufacturing…

Material handling systems integrator focuses on performance, reliability and price
January 23, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Wecon Systems, a Mississauga, Ont.-based provider of conveyor equipment and system solutions for a variety of material handling applications. The company’s mission is to…

Magnetic encoders: Exploring the options
January 14, 2015 by Durham Instruments

An encoder is a sensing device that translates either linear or rotary motion into a predictable electrical output. Measurement Specialties develops innovative custom packaged solutions for rotary sensing applications using magnetic sensing technology. …

Antenna creates new possibilities in RFID deployment
January 14, 2015 by Harting Canada Inc

Harting’s new game-changing Ha-VIS LOCFIELD travelling wave UHF antenna makes it possible to create a passive RFID reading zone with a single antenna for applications like smart shelving systems, wireless sensor networks, door…

Dual-fuel steam boilers contribute to major efficiency upgrade for manufacturer
January 13, 2015 by Miura Canada Co. Ltd.

As a diversified producer of a wide range of sophisticated chemical products, FUJIFILM Hunt Chemicals, in Dayton Tenn., has expertise in applying advanced, cost-effective technologies to its complex manufacturing processes. After initiating an…

10 conveyor options for industrial environments
January 12, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems is a complete, single source material handling systems integrator. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company provides, among other things, conveyor systems for a wide range of industrial manufacturing sectors.  When it comes to…

An intro to linear position sensors
January 8, 2015 by Durham Instruments

A position sensor is a device that measures the position of an object. More specifically, it works by sensing how far a body has moved from its initial position. These devices collect physical…

Material handling system increases throughput for manufacturer
December 30, 2014 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Thanks to Ash City’s remarkable growth, it required a new distribution centre that would allow for the consolidation of multiple DCs into one, making inventory, order fulfillment and shipping and receiving operations easier…

How to reduce cycle time in industrial robotic applications
December 16, 2014 by Fanuc Robotics Canada Ltd.

Today's competitive industrial environments demand high throughput rates. Since robots are fast by design and range in size, they can assist industry and handle applications ranging from small to large payloads, and can…

10 factors to consider when choosing a robot manufacturer
December 16, 2014 by DENSO Robotics

You’ve decided that a robot is the right technology for your application. Now you have to select a manufacturer. When choosing a robot from a specific manufacturer, there are 10 important things to…

Selecting robots for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing
December 16, 2014 by DENSO Robotics

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, with its need for speed, repeatability and verification, is ideally suited to benefit from robot automation. It is, therefore, not surprising that robots have been at the forefront of automation developments…

A look at the benefits of robot-based automation
December 15, 2014 by KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd

Robot-based automation gives the productivity of your machine tools a decisive boost. It allows you to keep up with the demanding quality requirements on the workpieces to be machined, but it can also…


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