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Where to Find Federal Funds to Buoy Your Small Business
Until the light emerges at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, SBA funding options may give small manufacturers the financial life rafts they need to weather the storm. Additionally, the federal government addresses 8 common challenges small businesses may be wrestling with.
Lifting Solution for Social Distancing Times
Sky Hook, a one-operator lifting solution from Syclone ATTCO Service, replaces two-person or team-lifts that violate current 6-foot proximity policies. The device is more readily available than installing an overhead crane, and the company is waiving rush charges to accommodate the urgent needs of essential manufacturing businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Perfect Timing: Germ-Free, Hands-Free Door Opener
To help stop the spread of germs and bacteria, Industrial Magnetics has developed the Foot-Pull Door Opener that can be attached to the bottom of a door. The company is donating 100% of the profits from sales of the device to food pantries in its community.
Compact Shifting Gripper Speeds Up Transfer Movement
Lightweight feed grippers from Bilsing Automation extend up to 100 mm, providing stabilization through the Z-axis movement to the part during press transfer. To conserve space, they’re designed to pick parts from the top.
Autonomous Mobile Robot Tugger Can Tow 15,000 Lbs
AutoGuide’s Max-N15 is a high-payload, modular AMR for multiple manufacturing and warehouse material handling tasks. Flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy, it’s designed with modular attachments to create lift trucks, tuggers or high bay pallet lift trucks.
All-in-One Mobile Cabinet and Work Station
With 10 feet of work surface and 18 drawers, Stor-Loc’s recently introduced MM25 provides the best in tool storage, organization, craftsmanship, and accessories.
Pick Module Impact Gate
Provide extra protection for employees working at elevated levels with Wildeck’s finger gates. Although they’re most often used for 40-inch-by-48-inch pallets, customized gates are available.
Load Conveyors and Automated Sorters Quickly and Easily
Tilt devices like Southworth Products’ GTU-500 make emptying large containers faster, safer, and easier. That translates into higher productivity and reduced worker strain and injury.
Updated Storage Rack
Shuter Enterprise updates its 50-year-old TM series heavy-duty storage rack to expand configuration possibilities and enhance worker safety. At 2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg), each shelf supports more than a ton.
Reduce CNC Tool Damage Due to Inadequate Storage
Made with thick-gauge coated steel, ShopFlow Solutions’ THC-NCT-B tool caddie organizes, stores, and protects up to 30 CNC tool assemblies. Two chassis styles accommodate standard CAT, BT, and HSK style tool holders.
Automated Pallet-Tracking System Adds Connectivity Option
The Pallet Alliance adds LoRa communications capability to its IntelliPallet IoT-enabled wooden pallet tracking platform for wireless connectivity in applications that can’t be cost-effectively addressed using cellular/GPS and Wi-Fi/BLE (Bluetooth low energy)-based networks.
Lightweight Battery System Powers Tools For 8 Hours
Newcastle Systems’ 11-lbs. PowerSwap Nucleus MINI lithium battery mobilizes applications like inbound/outbound labeling, pick-to-light, quality testing, and inventory management.
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