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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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:
“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.
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:
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.
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 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.
Ultimation’s new 3D printer is now building prototypes that will help the company quickly design, test and develop specialized plastic parts for conveyor systems.
Ultimation won the industrial 3D printer in a pitch contest hosted by Michigan Economic Development Corporation by showing how it could help solve a business problem and support their company overall. Tommaso Helwig, Ultimation’s engineering manager, made the winning pitch.
“Working with the Photocentric LC Magna 3D Printer has been a great experience because it can handle complex designs and large formats,” said Tommaso.
He added that the new printer also allows the company to implement design changes more quickly and cost-effectively than outsourcing prototype work.
Once the new printer was delivered, the Ultimation team ensured it was set up in a proper temperature- and light-controlled environment. Extensive staff training using a variety of materials yielded several learnings. For example, the team discovered that shorter parts can be printed in stacks or layers, making for a more efficient build.
One of the first applications was the design and development of a sleeve for Ultimation’s motor-driven conveyor rollers to provide added protection when shipping the sensitive electrical components.
According to Tommaso, having the on-site capability for parts prototyping is helping Ultimation attract new conveyor projects—especially for proprietary containers for vertical farming.
“Our ability to quickly design and test designs in-house is a big advantage, especially when coupled with Ultimation’s extensive knowledge of the industry,” he said.
A next step for the team is to continue exploring the printer’s capabilities. Tommaso explained that the Photocentric LC Magna is used widely in the dental industry for mouth guards and other items. The Ultimation team is exploring options for using the 3D technology for conveyor parts in food preparation and handling environments which have similar high safety standards.
“This printer really opens up the options for us to continue to innovate for our customers,” said Tommaso. “We are just starting to scratch the surface of its capabilities.”
