Conveyors play an important role in a wide range of industries. They play a critical role in almost all material handling operations. Choosing the correct conveyor for the correct material handling application is critical to success. You can only purchase Alba conveyor through our Alba Partner Network (APN) of [...]
Congratulations to Alba’s Engineer Nick McCauley!Having recently received his pilot’s license and looking for more hours up in the air, Nick recently flew himself to a job site to provide technical support on an installation. While Alba Air isn’t in the works, let’s congratulate Nick on a job well done [...]
This month’s story features a market leader and manufacturer of feminine, adult, infant and household care items. Products may range from diapers, disposable wipes, and adult incontinence to household paper products. As a diverse manufacturer with an extensive distribution system, the end user needed a way to handle its various [...]
This month’s application entails moving multiple 4,000 lbs. metal bins containing solid waste between floors within a recycling facility. Alba was asked to supply a major OEM of Vertical Lifts with worldwide exposure, a heavy-duty pallet conveyor for transporting two 5 ft. x 5 ft. x 5 ft. metal bins [...]
We are the land of the free, we are the home of the brave. Let’s pay tribute to our brave American Heroes on this special day and forever. Factoid: Who came up with the 4th of July as a holiday? On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the [...]
Designed to integrate with a robotic pallet loading system, this Pallet Destacker and Slip Sheet Dispenser (PD-SSD) handle 40" x 48" GMA pallets and 40" x 48" x 0.02" slip sheets. The PD-SSD was specifically designed for use in a 40°F cooler and dispenses at a rate of two (2) [...]
Recently, a systems integrator/partner network member contacted Alba with a unique application. The requirement – create a pallet transfer and drag chain conveyor system operating in a minus 10°F environment to use in conjunction with a robot palletizing cell. The conveyed product: a four-way, 40" x 48" GMA (Grocery Manufacturer [...]
In your facility, you can’t afford downtime. That’s why you need the performance and reliability of Alba Manufacturing’s pallet handling conveyors and systems. Our rock-solid construction provides more value for your investment. What does ROCK SOLID mean to your business? It means COMPLETE. All of our products ship fully [...]
Trevor joined the Alba team as a Sales Support Estimation Engineer in the fall of 2020. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, Trevor did Co-ops at Valco Melton, Rotex, and Cincinnati Incorporated gaining experience in design, development, and quality engineering. His current responsibilities at Alba [...]
Ryan Gilligan joined Alba in May of 2020. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University, Ryan did Co-ops at Ethicon Endo-Surgery and Workhorse. His current responsibilities at Alba Manufacturing consist of designing conveyor systems – which he mentions is the most rewarding part of his work because he [...]
