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Choose the proper conveyor with help from Norpak
June 20, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling is proud to be an authorized distributor of Hytrol products in Canada, carrying a wide selection of the manufacturer’s products — from gravity, belt and live roller conveyors to accumulating, low-profile,…

Towed transfer cart meets the demanding needs of a compressor manufacturer
June 6, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of compressors for natural gas distribution purchased a paint booth for one of its production facilities. A transfer cart came with the booth system to transport the product from washdown to…

Pneumatic lift assist eliminates health and safety concerns
June 2, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of wood office furniture and custom architectural woodwork was concerned that its inefficient work processes carried the risk of worker injury and product damage. It turned to Engineered Lifting Systems &…

Space-saving conveyors are available from Norpak Handling
May 30, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling offers a versatile, space-saving solution for product sortation: the ProSort MRT. This medium roller transfer conveyor is ideal for handling medium-sized products with its multiple narrow belts, and has diverter rollers that…

ELS crane system increases worker safety and improves productivity
May 16, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Manufacturers have a common goal: they want to have a safe environment that is also productive. Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) can help its customers achieve this goal with its line of…

Steerable transfer cart meets customer’s unique application needs
May 2, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Companies often turn to Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) with challenging applications. This is because of the company’s 45-plus years of experience and its reputation for making difficult jobs seem easy. This…

Tsubaki introduces eighth generation of drive chains on the company’s 100th anniversary
April 28, 2017 by Tsubaki Of Canada Ltd.

Tsubaki is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017 with the launch of its eighth generation of drive chains — the G8 Series. Using its century of know-how to upgrade these drive chains, Tsubaki…

Norpak Handling can supply Hytrol conveyors with a variety of rollers
April 27, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol roller conveyors of many types are available from Norpak Handling. They include gravity and powered conveyors for everything from lightweight packages to abusive applications. These conveyors are available with rollers of various…

Get the most out of belt conveyors with proper maintenance
April 25, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling can supply a wide range of Hytrol belt conveyors. These conveyors are driven by pulley technology and are capable of running at extremely high speeds while maintaining smoothness. Some of the…

On-rail transfer cart efficiently moves heavy assemblies on demand
April 18, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has earned a reputation for making difficult jobs seem easy. The Elmira, Ont.-based company has the expertise to tackle challenging applications and provide customers with a standard…

Loading product is safe and simple with innovative lift assist
April 17, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment is proud to manufacture the Destuff-IT line of ergonomic end-of-conveyor lift assists. Ideal for use by workers who manually handle floor-loaded product in containers and trailers, this solution…

Five factors to keep in mind when implementing conveyor systems
April 6, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling can provide all types of conveyor systems, from simple gravity conveyors to complex systems with accumulation and sortation capabilities. When developing a new conveyor system, or improving an existing installation, there…

Norpak offers Hytrol solutions for every material handling process
April 3, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling offers a complete selection of conveyor systems, parts and solutions from Hytrol. The wide range of equipment available, in combination with Norpak’s design and application experience, allows the company to help…

Revolutionary conveyor ensures gentle handling of delicate products
March 31, 2017 by Firing Industries Ltd

Piab’s piFLOWt conveyor gently handles delicate ingredients and products, promising to revolutionize the automated handling of fragile goods in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Available in Canada from Firing Industries, this conveyor features…

Adaptive gripper fingers bring flexibility to automated handling functions
March 21, 2017 by Festo Inc

Festo has launched the DHAS flexible gripper finger to improve the efficiency and reliability of handling odd or variable shapes and delicate objects in pick-and-place automation. This new bionic handling tool employs a…

The go-to source for Hytrol conveyors in Canada
March 14, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling is proud to be an authorized Hytrol Integration Partner, capable of providing its customers in Canada with high-quality Hytrol brand conveyor systems. From gravity and belt conveyors to live roller and…

The top advantages of FlexMove conveyor systems
March 13, 2017 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems has been a leading provider of conveyors for 20 years. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company has the capability to develop and implement the best conveyor system for the application thanks to its…

24-volt conveyors designed for quiet operation
March 13, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol E24 conveyors are electronically operated units that offer a quiet solution for material handling applications. This is thanks to the 24-volt motors that drive the conveyor rollers. Norpak Handling can supply a…

Wecon meets the conveyor needs of many markets
March 6, 2017 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems offers a wide selection of high-quality conveyors that incorporate FlexMove flexible chain conveyor components. These conveyors are available with both aluminum and stainless steel options, making them ideal for use in…

Flexible chain conveyor components add to the quality and flexibility of Wecon conveyors
March 3, 2017 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon is proud to announce that it is an official builder and an authorized distributor for FlexMove, a Dorner Holding Company, in Canada. FlexMove is a flexible chain conveyor components manufacturer known for…

Hytrol conveyor accessories are available from Norpak
February 2, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

A variety of material handling system accessories are available from Norpak Handling. These additional components can be used to add a specific function to a system, such as diverting products from one conveyor line to…

Gravity conveyors bring versatility to conveying solutions
January 25, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling carries a wide selection of Hytrol brand gravity conveyors. Ideal for applications that don’t require electronic functions, gravity conveyors come in a variety of sizes, materials, shapes and configurations to meet each…

Magnetic grippers offer secure handling and high holding forces
January 17, 2017 by Wainbee Limited

For handling applications that require very high holding forces, Schmalz SGM-HP/-HT magnetic grippers are an excellent choice. Available in Canada from Wainbee, these magnetic grippers can reliably handle perforated plates, workpieces with complex…

Belt conveyor pulleys help reduce belt wear and misalignment
January 10, 2017 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

As a leading manufacturer of bulk materials handling equipment and systems, Continental Conveyor offers a wide selection of conveyor equipment and components. Its lineup includes standard and custom belt conveyor pulleys designed and…

Plastic belt conveyors available from Norpak
January 10, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling’s comprehensive lineup of conveyors includes plastic belt conveyors and systems. These units are the ideal solution for many applications because their plastic belts allow for great versatility and speeds. The lineup…

Norpak offers flexible, extendable conveyor from Hytrol
January 9, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling is a proud authorized distributor of Hytrol products in Canada. Among the wide selection of Hytrol conveyors it carries is the brand’s FX 200 heavy-duty, flexible, extendable skate wheel conveyor. A proven…

Lifting equipment manufacturer makes regulatory compliance easy
December 13, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

When purchasing lifting equipment, it’s important to work with a supplier whose products and services make it easy to comply with provincial and regulatory requirements. Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) is such…

Buyer beware: What you need to know about purchasing lifting equipment
December 12, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Whether purchasing new equipment, modifying old or relocating equipment to another location, employers are responsible for employee safety and complying with provincial and regulatory requirements. That’s why it is so important, when purchasing…

Protect products and equipment with conveyor covers
December 7, 2016 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

Continental Conveyor knows that the material its customers transport is valuable — and so is their equipment. That’s why the leading manufacturer counts conveyor covers among the high-quality bulk materials handling equipment it…

Hytrol sortation conveyors available from Norpak
November 30, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling offers a wide selection of sortation conveyors and systems from Hytrol, a leading name in conveyor technologies. These systems can handle a wide range of products in applications involving any singulating, diverting and…


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