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Merrill Receives Michigan Clean Energy Grant to Manufacture Large Wind Parts
Merrill Technologies Group (Saginaw, MI) Received a Michigan Clean Energy Grant. Merrill will use the grant to purchase a MAG MC 1600 to manufacture large wind turbine parts. The MC 1600, a machining center-type horizontal boring mill, automates large-part production…
CHECK-UP ON PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR HYDRAULIC PRESSES
Guest columnists Thomas Lavoie and Carl Jean of Greenerd Press & Machine Company explain how, by knowing when a hydraulic press is running well or is in need of attention, and by consistently conducting preventative maintenance, the lifespan of a press can be significantly increased to maximize your investment.
HOW TO MANAGE THE OPERATING COSTS OF MIG WELDING
Kevin Beardsley of Lincoln Electric explores some areas to concentrate on that will quickly and easily help you manage the costs of your MIG welding operations.
FOR LOADS THAT ABSOLUTELY CANNOT BE DROPPED
A fail-safe, dual-circuit lifter that incorporates two vacuum systems in one for handling high-value loads up to 60,000 lb is offered by Anver.
MOVE ROUND AND FLAT STEEL AND IRON WITHOUT SLINGS, HOOKS, CABLES OR SURFACE DAMAGE
Lifting magnets from Eriez® are ideal for machine shops that carry semi-finished parts with flat surfaces, press molds for forming, steel plates and more.
ACCUMULATION CONVEYORS
This conveyor from TKF is ideal for accumulating and discharging unit loads up to 400 lb for assembly operations.
MODULAR DOLLIES MOVE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS
Dollies from Creform® can individually move small jobs or small containers, or interconnect with other units to create a larger platform for bigger jobs.
HANDLE DELICATE SHEETS, PLASTIC, FIBERGLASS, POLISHED STONE
Anver has a custom vacuum lifter for handling ultra-thin sheets of foils, films, and glass, and a mechanical vacuum lifter that operates without compressed air or electricity.
SMALL POWERFUL MAGNET LIFTS UP 6,600 LB
Small magnets from Earth-Chain are great for loading and unloading plate, block, round steel and iron stock, or for moving press molds, machined parts, and other ferrous material.
VACCUM LIFTERS FOR PIPE AND CYLINDERS
Anver offers a lifter with curved foam pad attachments to handle pipe from the top surface without slings or magnets, and a compressed-air-powered lifter to handle large cylinders.
HANDLE AWKWARD LOADS
This below-the-hook vacuum lifter from Anver securely accommodates awkward loads, contoured structures and vessels from 24 in to 48 in diameter and up to 500 lb.
EASY MANIPULATION OF HEAVY SHEET
Lifter-tilters and below-the-hook vacuum tilters from Anver use either electric or compressed-air power to handle heavy sheet weighing up to 2,000 lb.
