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The advantages of pin and sleeve connectors
October 30, 2017 by Lapp Canada Inc

Most in the industry are familiar with twist lock cable connectors, which are the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard. However, there’s a lesser-known advanced cable connector that’s worth considering — the pin…

Screw conveyors meet many bulk handling requirements
October 30, 2017 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

Continental Conveyor offers a complete line of screw conveyors and accessories to meet a wide range of bulk material handling needs. These versatile pieces of equipment can move materials horizontally, on an incline…

New HARTING campaign demonstrates the exciting possibilities of Han-Modular products
October 30, 2017 by Harting Canada Inc

HARTING launched an industry-changing campaign at its annual media event on October 26 in Naperville, Ill. The campaign is a 90-second short film that reintroduces the company’s Han-Modular product line to industry in…

Hand-built expansion joints engineered for performance
October 26, 2017 by Northern Industrial Supply Co. (NISCO)

HOLZ Rubber Company’s Series 320 Expansion Joints are the result of a three-year program aimed at re-engineering the hand-built units. By studying the relationship between the pressure capability of the expansion joint and…

Innovative conveying system gently and efficiently handles different types of tablets
October 23, 2017 by Firing Industries Ltd

Firing Industries is proud to carry innovative conveying systems from Piab, a manufacturer known for producing quality solutions that improve energy-efficiency, productivity and work environments. Companies often turn to Piab for solutions to…

A must-have addition to industrial conveyor accumulation systems
October 20, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol’s electronic zero-pressure logic (EZLogic) accumulation system is designed to control zero-pressure accumulation in industrial conveyors. The system has revolutionized industrial conveyor accumulation on a wide range of conveyor types, and is suitable…

Customer requires better lifting solution, and ELS delivers
October 19, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A company that provides full-service rail-car maintenance wanted to improve the jib cranes installed in its outdoor rail yard. It turned to Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) for a safer solution that…

Four reasons to switch to a 24-volt live roller conveyor
October 18, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling can supply the Hytrol E24, a 24-volt live roller conveyor. Whether the application calls for versatility, reliability or ease of maintenance, Hytrol E24 conveyors can tackle the job. In fact, these…

Popular dust collector features innovative filter for high filtration efficiency
October 17, 2017 by Firing Industries Ltd

Firing Industries can supply the newest version of the SILOTOP brand dust collector from WAM. The cylindrically shaped dust collector is a top solution for bin and silo venting, with tens of thousands…

The many advantages of Rosta technology
October 5, 2017 by Rosta Inc

Rosta manufactures components for machine construction. Its oscillating conveyor, rubber suspension and tensioning technologies are known throughout the globe for their versatility, superior quality and high performance. In fact, there are many reasons…

Festo customer realizes big gains from a small investment
October 4, 2017 by Festo Inc

Automation isn’t just for big operations with big budgets. Festo Canada also brings the speed and reliability of state-of-the-art automation systems to small-scale, small-budget automation projects. A recent project with Promation Engineering, a…

‘Game-changing’ innovations make designing and installing the ideal gantry fast and hassle-free
September 28, 2017 by Festo Inc

Festo’s Handling Guide Online (HGO) is quickly establishing itself as a game-changing innovation in online procurement, allowing engineers to design the ideal, ready-to-install handling system for their application in just minutes. Now, Festo…

Free information session highlights benefits of groundbreaking PLC
September 14, 2017 by Thermo-Kinetics Measurement & Control Ltd.

Thermo-Kinetics will be hosting two free information sessions on the new Honeywell ControlEdge PLC, the latest version of the industry's first programmable logic controller to offer universal I/O. The free seminars will take place…

Expert assessment results in a superior conveyor system that optimizes production
September 14, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

As a leading provider of industrial conveyors, Norpak Handling is committed to ensuring that its customers get the most appropriate conveyor system for their particular application. Its experienced technicians are trained to help…

Wainbee lineup designed to offer increased efficiencies
September 8, 2017 by Wainbee Limited

Wainbee offers a series of products with efficient designs for optimal performance. Its lineup includes the Parker IO-Link and Mobile Directional Control Valve, as well as Exlar’s All-in-One Actuator and Ingersoll Rand’s QX…

Norpak offers expert installation of conveyor systems
September 8, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Installing a new conveyor system, complete with conveyor rollers and other parts, can be a very complicated task. Improper installation can lead to catastrophic failure of the entire system, and compromise employee safety.…

Smart factories need reliable and robust data cables
August 15, 2017 by Lapp Canada Inc

As automation on the factory floor increases, so does the need for more data exchange over sophisticated, high-performance networks. This places new demands on Ethernet cables, which are the backbone of the smart…

Rapid Gear gives new life to aging gearboxes
August 11, 2017 by Rapid Gear

Companies across the globe — from small to international businesses — rely on Rapid Gear’s custom power-transmission services to fulfill their unique requirements. The Kitchener, Ont.-based company specializes in the rebuilding, maintenance and…

Equipment rental program offers increased opportunities and productivity
August 10, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has launched a rental program for its Destuff-IT machines, a line of products designed to aid workers tasked with loading and unloading floor-loaded product from containers and…

Custom cable assemblies meet precise customer needs
August 8, 2017 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

Bergen Cable specializes in custom cable assemblies. Backed by more than 75 years of expertise, the company has the capability to handle complex and demanding wire rope and cable assembly designs. Endless options…

Versatile end-of-arm tooling a simple solution that improves productivity
July 25, 2017 by Intercon Material Handling

Intercon Material Handling is proud to offer Active Contact Flange (ACF) end-of-arm-tooling from FerRobotics. This multifunctional, universal add-on features the company’s patented Active Compliant Technology — a sophisticated combination of actuator, sensor, innovative…

Manufacturer saves money with advanced planning
July 21, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of architectural detailing products and ornamental metal assemblies had installed various crane systems from Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) over several years. So, when the company required additional lifting systems…

Large selection of electric and manual hoists offer a range of lifting capacities
July 7, 2017 by Dobco Equipment Ltd.

Ingersoll Rand offers the broadest range of chain hoists across the globe. Available in Canada from Dobco Equipment, the selection of hoists includes both electric and manual models with capacities ranging from ⅛…

Broad portfolio of handling technologies translates into infinite customer solutions
July 7, 2017 by Zimmer Group Canada Inc.

Zimmer Group is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of pneumatic and electrical handling components and systems. With more than 30 years of experience in the field, its portfolio of handling technologies is as…

Restore metal parts to their original factory specs
July 4, 2017 by Vibra Finish Limited

When friction occurs between moving metal parts, nicks, cracks, corrosion, stress and pits develop over time, resulting in the loss of a smooth metallic surface. However, there is a technique to help restore…

Custom lifting solution increases efficiency and ergonomics of palletizing process
June 29, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) is no stranger to difficult projects. The company is known for tackling challenging applications with great success. Its team of in-house engineers has the expertise to design,…

Incline conveyors reliably carry products to different levels
June 27, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

When the application calls for products to travel between floor levels, Norpak Handling has the ideal solution: incline and decline conveyors from Hytrol. These systems are available in a large variety of widths…

ELS facilitates a deal that is a win-win for the parties involved
June 20, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) takes pride in being able to find the most appropriate solution for each of its customers’ unique applications. When one customer approached ELS about removing its current…

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…


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