Qimarox Lifters Featured in New Video from Ultimation Industries

Footage shows interface with motor-driver roller automatic buffering systems for seamless material handling

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (July 27, 2023) – A new video released by Ultimation Industries demonstrates how the Qimarox line of lifters can interface with motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyors for seamless material handling inside warehouses, distribution centers and other facilities. Ultimation is the leading direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer, specializing in solving productivity challenges with fast-to-deploy solutions for the vertical farming, food processing, automotive, heavy equipment, warehousing, fulfillment and delivery sectors.

 

“This new video can help manufacturers and distributors visualize the versatility lifters can offer when paired with motor-driven roller conveyor systems,” said Kali Cresent, general manager for Ultimation.

 

Qimarox is a leading manufacturer of components for material handling systems specializing in vertical sorters and conveyors. Their modular designs offer quick and easy installation and modification, with multifunctionality to complete a variety of different tasks. The compact footprint of Qimarox lifters provides additional flexibility. Ultimation is part of the Qimarox System Partner network for the Americas and can design, build and install lifting solutions that integrate with existing material handling systems.

Qimarox Vertical Lifter

The video demonstrates how cartons move through a series of MDR conveyor systems with individual zone control and sensors, automatically buffering between zones. The lifters’ compact footprint easily integrates with MDR conveyors for seamless material handling.

“Lifters are an affordable, effective solution that can be deployed relatively quickly and take advantage of generally unused vertical space above the working area,” said Cresent.

 

Watch the video on the Ultimation website.

For more information about Ultimation Industries, visit https://www.ultimationinc.com.

How Do Qimarox Lifters Work?

A new video released by Ultimation Industries demonstrates how the Qimarox line of lifters can interface with motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyors for seamless material handling inside warehouses, distribution centers and other facilities.

How We Helped: Stories from our Customers

You’ve heard the old mantra, “work smarter, not harder?” Well, Ultimation customers are pros at finding creative solutions that take the work out of…well, work.  Check out their latest stories.

Roller solution lets things slide

Ultimation’s 5-foot long skate wheel flow rails are helping customers let things—like pallets—slide with ease.

“I made a pallet slide system for my trailer as you can see in the picture,” writes a customer. “The track is rated at 400-450 lbs. per foot and mine are on a double track. These have made my life so much easier, and my back loves them.”

Trailer Flow Rails Skate Wheels Steel

The heavy galvanized construction has a load rating of 200 pounds per foot, with a maximum 1,000-pound load capacity when fully supported with evenly distributed load. “Works exactly as I had planned,” writes another customer.

Mowing down weekend chores

Customers are mowing big chores down to size, thanks to Ultimation’s heavy-duty rollers with brackets.

“I built a lawn striping kit for my Milwaukee M18 mower utilizing this roller and frame,” writes one customer. “Works great! Not too heavy and all in with all the brackets and hardware is half the price of other lawn stripers.”

Mower with Roller and Bracket Lawn Care Striping    Lawn Strioed with Roller and Bracket set on mower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower and Roller and Bracket Galvanized Steel lawn striping rollers

The 21-inch galvanized steel rollers are spring-loaded on one end and can be removed from the bracket. They are durable, with a 250-pound capacity. And, at about $40 each, they are—as one customer says—a “great bang for  your buck!”

For more solutions, visit Ultimation’s online store.

Six Conveyor Solutions from Ultimation Industries Can Help Micro Fulfillment Centers Get a Fast Start

Easy to implement options offer quick set-up and material handling flexibility

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (June 7, 2023) – As retailers and distributors rush to launch micro fulfillment centers (MFC) that bring distribution networks closer to the customer, conveyor solutions that are easy to implement and offer material handling flexibility should be at the top of their list, according to Ultimation Industries. Ultimation is the leading direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer, specializing in solving productivity challenges with fast-to-deploy solutions for the vertical farming, food processing, automotive, heavy equipment, warehousing, fulfillment and delivery sectors.

The global market for micro fulfillment centers (MFC) is projected to grow from $3.53 billion in 2022 to more than $113 billion by 2032. Experts estimate that micro fulfillment can reduce cost per order by 75 percent.

“Micro fulfillment centers are becoming an important part of e-commerce, e-grocery and other industries as companies look to reduce last-mile costs and satisfy customer demands for faster delivery,” said Kali Cresent, general manager for Ultimation. “Strategic use of quick-ship conveyors and other material handling solutions can solve many of the problems they face in trying to scale operations quickly.”

Retailers and distributors face a number of challenges when launching micro fulfillment centers:

  • Scaling fast, without the need for specialized engineering. Time is a critical factor with MFC start-ups and customized industrial automation equipment often takes too long to design, develop and implement. Quick-ship conveyor segments that have been proven in demanding environments can be configured relatively easily. Motor-driven roller conveyors are a mainstay of warehouses and distribution centers due to their fast, smooth package movement and sensors that ensure packages don’t get damaged by crushing against each other. Various lengths, widths, zones and roller spacing configurations, including curved sections, provide the ability to customize a solution without specialized engineering expertise.

Powered Roller Conveyor Curve 24V 90 Degree 43" R

  • Maximizing a small footprint. Micro fulfillment centers are, by design, small. Maximizing square footage by better utilizing vertical space through lifters and overhead conveyor systems is an affordable, effective solution that can be deployed relatively quickly. Floor-mounted, self-supporting systems with a variety of carrier capabilities to handle multiple load weights and sizes are available and require no additional civil or integration engineering.

 

  • Moving food quickly and safely. Food-grade conveyors are one of the most important parts of the food and beverage industry because they transport raw ingredients, organic materials and other consumable goods within the facility and ultimately out to the consumer. Unlike regular industrial conveyors, food and washdown material handling solutions must be constructed of sanitary and hygienic materials to meet rigorous safety standards. Belt conveyors are often used in food applications because they offer a smooth, continuous surface and are easy to clean. Roller conveyors come in a variety of types and can be customized based on wash-down environment, specific temperatures and other variables.

 

  • Flexibility to respond to peak periods. MFCs that experience erratic shifts in demand or sharp seasonal spikes need conveyor solutions that can add capacity on short (or no!) notice. Flexible conveyors can expand when needed, and contract for storage. These conveyors are a simple solution for moving products more efficiently and setting up only takes a few minutes. Flexible conveyors are commonly used at shipping docks or at the end of another conveyor system to connect to a truck or van.

Flexible Expandable 15ft length

  • Making seamless connections inside the warehouse. MFCs often require different material handling solutions to load, move, lift, and offload products within the facility. Ultimation recently introduced two programmable logic controllers (PLC) and one variable speed controller to its portfolio of on-line, ready-to-ship material handling products that can seamlessly integrate a variety of Ultimation material handling systems within warehouse facilities for greater efficiency.

 

  • Speeding products through the warehouse. The same conveyor technology that moves luggage through the world’s busiest airports is now available for warehouses. Portec belt curves and conveyors by Interroll are high-speed, low-maintenance and can handle small to heavy items. Belt conveyors are available in different configurations ranging from horizontal format to incline and decline formats for even more material handling flexibility.

 

“Standardized conveyor solutions can be configured in so many different ways that customers get the system that’s just right for them at a fraction of the cost of a customized solution,” said Cresent. “The Ultimation team can help with making the right choices to get micro distribution centers up and running quickly with the most efficient material handling systems.”

 

For more information about Ultimation Industries conveyor solutions, visit https://www.ultimationinc.com.

How We Helped: Stories from our Customers

Summer is project season, and Ultimation customers are doing it all, with help from our in-stock, quick-ship solutions. Here are a few examples:

Cutting Edge Lawn Solution

No more “scalped grass” for this customer! Replacing the casters of this 1970s-era King O’ Lawn reel mower with Ultimation’s Polyurethane Coated Roller with Bracket resulted in a envy-inspiring yard. The spring-retained, galvanized roller covered with a thick orange polyurethane roller cover is rated for operation within -80°F to 200°F (-62°C to 93°C) and has a 250-pound max. load capacity.

Ultimation Polyurethane Roller on Lawn Mower

Lawn after use of Mower Roller from Ultimation

Other customers tried the two-pack of rollers for other projects, and had this to say:

“Easy to install for whatever project you use it on” and “This product is exactly what I needed for my DIY wheel rollout stand and saved me a ton of $$… The poly coated rollers protect my expensive wheels. Very glad I found the rollers!”

A Concrete Solution

Concrete Bag Moved on Ultimation Gravity Conveyor

A rural home builder needed a quality steel ramp to move 94-pound bags of Portland cement to a mixing station. This Light-Duty Gravity Conveyor from Ultimation fit the bill. The 12-inch wide, 5-foot-long steel frame has a maximum load capacity of 900 pounds when the conveyor frame is fully supported.

“Tip: buy the support stands, also,” says the customer.

 

For more solutions, visit Ultimation’s online store.