March 2005 Material Handling Tips & Information Newsletter
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March 2005:
Calculating
Conveyor Speeds
The standard speed for most unit handling conveyors is 65 feet per minute -- the same average speed a person walks when carrying a 50 pound box. Other speeds, both faster and slower than 65 FPM, are also available. However, some facts should be pointed out when changing speeds...
Cisco-Eagle
Opens RFID Resource Site
Since so many of our customers touch the retail and wholesale supply chains, we've created an RFID site to help companies understand RFID issues and implementation...
Material Flow Analysis, from CEI Logistics
Most companies consider material flow when initially designing their distribution center. Unfortunately, that is often the last time they consider it. Our friends at CEI Logistics have some pointers for you on making sure material flow matches your current situation...
OSHA's E-Tool on Hearing in the Workplace
With chattering machinery, whirling conveyors, and the hum of production equipment, warehouses and manufacturing plants are especially vulnerable to noise issues. OSHA has compiled an online eTool to assist companies with hearing protection issues.
Does your operation qualify for additional tax benefits?
The American Jobs Creation Act signed into law by President Bush on October 22, 2004 included a new tax benefit for “production activities” conducted in the United States on or after January 1, 2005. Does your operation qualify?
Conveyor Spotlight: Hytrol Model ABEZ zero pressure live roller accumulation conveyor
The many features provided by its' patented EZLogic® accumulation system makes it the most versatile conveyor of its type. The conveyor consists of accumulation zones each of which contains an EZLogic® accumulation module.
