This tilter loads conveyors and sorters quickly
A new Gaylord (box) tilter is a fast, efficient way to get parcels and other items from Gaylords and other large containers onto conveyors and automated sorting systems. The Model GTU-500 (photo) tilts loads up to 110 deg to provide controlled emptying of container contents. It features a unique pan-style platform that sits essentially flush with the floor when lowered, allowing Gaylords to be placed and retrieved by a hand pallet truck — no forklift necessary. A steel retention bar prevents Gaylords from falling, even when the unit is tilted to the full 110 deg. Unloading container contents with a tilt device like the GTU-500 makes work faster, safer and easier, which translates into higher productivity and reduced workers strain and injury, says the company. — Southworth Products Corp., Portland, Maine