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Laser optics for accurate measurement
Leuze electronic’s AMS200 Absolute Measuring System uses laser optics to measure distances of up to 200m within a tolerance of 3mm. Typically used on high bay warehouse applications, transfer stations, gantry crane positioning systems, or galvanic and other dipping lines, the AMS200 uses a laser and “time-of-flight” technology to provide a distance measurement, ‘straight out of the box’.
An additional benefit that differentiates the unit is the built in speed monitoring calculation and output. On a high-bay warehouse system, Leuze's customers say this extra functionality saves up to 30% of their build cost.
Linde’s heavy duty lift
A Linde heavy duty forklift ensured a smooth lift for the team rebuilding a very special engine for the historic Deltic Diesel locomotive 'Royal Scots Grey'.
The engines, originally built for the Admiralty, “are priceless”, says Colin Davison, an Area Sales Manager at Linde Castle, who is also part of the small band of volunteers who maintain the locomotive.
Jungheinrich celebrates 10 years of partnership and progress with Häfele
This year Jungheinrich’s Systems and Projects division celebrates ten years of partnership and progress with its client Häfele – the international market-leading supplier of furniture fittings, architectural hardware and electronic locking systems.
Häfele UK’s operation – which is based in Rugby – has evolved and developed over the years in a phased process, using appropriate materials handling technologies whether they be manual, semi automated or fully automated, to produce a flexible system that meets the company’s changing needs.
Culture is key to workplace H&S says British Safety Council
“There is a danger that everyday rules, regulations and warnings about health and safety can end up as ‘safety wallpaper’,” said Shaun Davis, group director of safety, health & environment at Rok plc at a recebnt conference organised by occupational health and safety organisation the British Safety Council (BSC).
BSC, concerned about the contribution of unsafe behaviour and poor culture to workplace accidents, launched a review examining the benefits to organisations of creating and maintaining a positive safety culture. The report, called Engaging with Safety Culture: a review of current thinking and practice, was published recently and examines the role of safety culture. It puts forward a new model for effective interventions that can influence people’s behaviour.
Pay attention to H&S says Pivotal Performance
An alarming trend of companies apparently ignoring health and safety in an attempt to save costs during the recession could result in logistics managers facing jail. Training company Pivotal Performance is warning firms to keep health safety a top priority, even when times are tough.
It’s in response to a recent survey by a legal firm, National Accident Helpline, which found that 62% of employees thought their boss was placing less emphasis on health and safety.
Office Depot looks to SSI Schaefer
When Office Depot needed a more efficient automated shipping sortation system at its new Leicester distribution centre, it looked to SSI Schaefer to successfully complete the design, supply, manufacture and delivery of a productive solution.
In just under 12 months SSI Schaefer has completed the design, supply, manufacture, delivery and installation of a fully functioning Automated Order Fulfillment System for Office Depot’s new distribution centre in Leicester.
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