Fall/Winter - nasco-op

FALL/WINTER 2015
Chairman
Josh Joseph
Muskingum Iron & Metal
1st Vice Chairman
Mark Lotzkar
Pacific Metals LTD
2nd Vice Chairman
Jordan Vexler
Monterrey Iron & Metal
Finance/Board Secretary
Michael Mervis
Mervis Iron & Metal
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NASCO-OP
800.321.3396 X201
[email protected]
if worn down to the bolt holes. The two end caps are responsible
Magnetic drums that have been properly maintained can last a
a new unit. While the mechanics of how manufacturers assemble
for sealing the internal components from outside moisture which
very long time. It is not uncommon for us to find Stearns magnetic
their drums may differ, there are a number of individual
can short out the magnet coils if not properly maintained. Once
drums still working at full capacity after 30 years or more. Some
components that are replaceable. Many magnetic drums
the repairs are complete it is very important to install new “O”
common maintenance tips are:
include wear covers that can be replaced without disassembling
ring seals in the end caps or add silicon sealant to the mating
the entire drum. Others require removing the external cylinder to
surface to protect the magnet coils from moisture. A magnetic
replace the entire wear shell. When replacing the wear shell,
drum which has been rewound by Ohio/Stearns Magnetics carries
the internal components are exposed and can be visually and
a full warranty and in many cases has the same appearance as
electrically inspected. If the wear shell has a hole in it, then
a brand new unit at a fraction of the cost.
most likely ferrous material has been magnetically pulled inside
the extent of the damage to the magnet coils they may require
rewinding. Even in this worst case scenario the repair cost
Inside?
Manager’s Minute.......................... 2
Vendor Spotlight............................ 2
Safety Signs 101........................... 3
New Look!..................................... 4
Member Spotlight.......................... 5
grooves and repair or replace broken knock-offs. The wear shell
freely rotates around the stationary internal components making
it OK to weld on without damaging the magnet coils.
2. Make sure the bolts that hold the end caps to the wear shell
are tight and the integrity of the seal is preventing moisture from
entering the coil cavity.
3. Clean the sprocket and drive components so that they are free
because you can reuse costly internal components such
of debris which can cause premature wear.
on and the pole shoes.
Manufacturers like Ohio/Stearns Magnetics have magnet
engineers on staff which can insure that the magnetic
drum coils are rewound to their original design even if it
is not our model. Motor rewind shops often mistake the
proper conductor size and the amount of turns required
What’s
1. Inspect the drum wear shell for impact damage, unusual wear
will be much lower than purchasing a new magnetic drum
as the shaft, the steel cores that the drum coils are wound
NASCO-OP coordinates
the collective purchasing
power of the recycling
industry to provide members
superior value on products
and services.
by Ken Richendollar
Sales Director
Ohio/Sterns Magnetics
Magnetic drums can often be repaired at a fraction of the cost of
the drum causing damage to one or more of the coils. Depending on
Manager
Bob Bedard
REPAIR MAGNETIC DRUMS AT A
FRACTION OF THE COST OF NEW
to produce the correct magnetic field and insure that the
drum coils will not prematurely overheat.
End caps, which are also called drum heads, are easily replaced
4. Measure the power supply voltage and compare the results
with the manufacturers design requirements. Most tolerances will
allow a plus or minus 10 volt DC variance.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT:
MANAGER’S MINUTE
ROLL-RITE, LLC
by Erl Henry
Sales Director, Solid Waste & Recycling
Roll-Rite, LLC
When considering the bleak news on
Roll-Rite, LLC, is the original manufacturer of Direct
featuring “QuickFIX” replaceable components. In addition,
global commodity prices that has been in
Drive Automatic Tarping Systems for the Dump Truck
all tarp housings, pivots & arm configurations are built in
the headlines I’m reminded of the words
& Trailer Industry. Roll-Rite offers a complete line of
fixtures to assure exact manufacturing tolerances and
of Thomas Paine during the darkest days
automatic tarping systems for the Scrap, Refuse and
maximum quality, strength and minimum weight
of the American Revolution ‘These are the
Demolition Industries specifically designed for Roll-Off
consistencies. Robotic polishing processes add
times that test men’s souls’…
Truck and Trailer, Lugger Truck, Pup Trailer and Heavy
the mirror finish associated with the Roll-Rite
Duty Dump and Gondola Trailer applications.
tarper.
Since 1990, Roll-Rite has been building their own gear
A wireless remote control operation is incorporated
motors and other components on a “start to finish”
into the independent power unit
basis. Our new 68,000 sq. ft. “state-of-the art” facility
degree window of visibility” for the operator and others
located in Gladwin, MI, employs only Roll-Rite certified
during tarping operations.
Needless to say, if you are reading this you
know that weak demand, oversupply and a
strong dollar are each contributing to the industry malaise. And the slowdown is reaching deep, affecting nearly 500,000 jobs that are either directly
or indirectly supported by the scrap recycling industry as reported by the most
recent ISRI Scrap Yearbook. We see that first hand in our daily contact with
technicians who are specifically trained to produce the
Roll-Rite product. In addition to being located for easy
to provide a “360
Additional features such as a powder coated tower
finish, work lights, easy installation, simple maintenance
members and suppliers. It’s not surprising that both are making difficult cuts
access for shipping products, our internal production
along with reducing inventory to deal with lower sales volumes. We are all
control allows Roll-Rite to offer the best warranty in the
watching, producer, consumer and supplier alike for any signs of change that
tarping industry. Roll-Rite offers a one (1) year warranty
would signal a reversal of the current business cycle.
on all components plus a five (5) and/or three (3) year
For complete information, quotations and brochures,
warranty on our gear motors.
contact: Mike Morrison, Tarping Products Specialist,
But despite the discouraging news, members are still going about their business,
buying and processing scrap. Over the last several months NASCO-OP has been
The entire Roll-Rite system is designed to provide
in the field attending conventions, conferences and paying courtesy visits. We’ve
users with a “LCO-Lower Cost of Ownership” by
met owners and managers who understand the cyclical nature of this business
and are adapting to these markets. We’ve sat next to members at ISEC and trade
meetings who remind us that they are committed to the long term. We’re seeing
recyclers who are finding new opportunities in providing value added services to
their customers. And during these visits we are pleased to hear that members
continue to find savings and value by using their cooperative. We understand that
every supply dollar saved is a dollar to your bottom line, and we continue to seek
discounts and new product lines.
With the holiday season upon us we are reminded of the power of family and
friendships and all of us at NASCO-OP extend our thanks and best wishes.
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troubleshooting procedures and “InSTOCK” Parts
availability round out the Roll-Rite tarper offerings.
NASCO-OP at: 800.321.3396 Extension 215 or e-mail:
[email protected].
SAFETY SIGNS 101
Courtesy of National Marker
Safety Sign Header
OSHA and ANSI require signage to indicate and define specific hazards that without identifi-
DANGER
cation may lead to injury or death. Select your sign with the header that indicates the degree
OSHA
of hazard in your application.
DANGER
DANGER
NO
SMOKING
No
Smoking.
WARNING
DANGER
ANSI
OSHA
WARNING
DANGER
ANSI
• Header
• Graphic
• Capital letters centered on sign
• Left justified initial capital
• If graphic element present,
located to the right of legend
• Legend followed by a period
x
4”
ANSI Z535.2 Guide to Sign Legibility
Favorable viewing conditions:
25 ft. of distance per inch of text height.
Unfavorable viewing conditions:
12.5 ft. of viewing distance per inch of text height.
7”
x1
0”
1
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10
4”
1
Use CAUTION to indicate a
Use NOTICE to provide general
This and similar headings
immediate hazard which has
potentially hazardous situation
potentially hazardous situation
information needed to avoid
are used with information
a high probability for severe
which, if not avoided, can
which may result in minor or
confusion.
about housekeeping, first aid,
injury or death.
result in serious injury or
moderate injury, but not death.
0”
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health, medical equipment,
sanitation and general safety.
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ANSI
Use WARNING to indicate a
9.25ʼ
Man on Foot
Unfavorable Conditions
OSHA
Use DANGER to indicate an
13.0ʼ
Moving V ehicl e
Favorable Conditions
ANSI
EMERGENCY
DANGER
SAFETY FIRST
13.25ʼ
Man on Foot
Favorable Conditions
OSHA
SAFETY
FIRST
NOTICE
18.5ʼ
50’ per inch of text height.
NOTICE
DANGER
CAUTION
26.0ʼ
Traffic signs::
ANSI
NOTICE
WARNING
OSHA Style
• Header with alert symbol
OSHA
CAUTION
DANGER
death.
ANSI Style
CAUTION
SAME GREAT SERVICE!
Quick View
by Angie Petrullo
Marketing/Communications
NASCO-OP
We realize that you are busy and sometimes don’t have the
time to click all the way into the Item Detail page to view the
Extended Description of an item. With the Quick View option you
are now able to click on the “More Detail” Quick View and the
Extended Description will show. It is simply a quicker way to
Favorites
As some of you may know, in October we went live with
a new and improved website. This project was some-
view a more detailed description of an item.
When we first started working on this project I have
thing that had been in the works for a couple of years
to admit a Favorites folder wasn’t even on our radar,
while we researched what you, our members, wanted in
but it has definitely turned into a tool that we feel
a new website. Through surveys and conversations with
will be a welcomed addition. For those members
members we were able to gather the information needed
who frequently purchase the same kind of gloves
to put together a fully functioning website to meet the
for their yard, for instance, or any other item for that
needs of our membership. Moving forward we will take a
matter, this is a great place to store these items. Once
look at some of new features of the site.
the item is added to the Favorites you simply login,
Purchase History
navigate to the Favorites folder, add the item to your
cart and you are done. It’s that simple.
The most requested feature by far for the new website was
access to past purchase history. Member’s can now purchase
from three years of their purchase history. When the items are
added into the cart from purchase history they will include any
repair and you have lost your manual be sure to check our
special notes that were associated with the items from the
References section before you lose all hope!
previous order. We realized that many of our members have
multiple locations associated with their account number so we
felt it was important to be able for those members to be able
to filter by location if they wish. Along with location filtering
we’ve added a date filter ranging from 3 months all the way
up to 36 months for your convenience.
References
Visitors to the NASCO-OP website have always been able
to access References to products that are viewable on the
website by searching through the catalog and accessing
them through the Item view. This is still the case with the
new website, however we have dedicated an entire section
of the site to References where visitors can go to search for
Manuals, Parts Lists and more for current and discontinued
products. So if you have an older product you are trying to
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Purchase History Page View
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(NEW LOOK continued from page 1)
New Navigation
In conclusion, we have eliminated
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS, INC.
Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc. has operated a scrap metal processing plant at
2001 Kenilworth Avenue in Capitol Heights, Maryland since 1952. The Smith
the hard to navigate fly out menu in
the catalog navigation. The website
now includes easy-to-use catalog
navigation with category listings
accessible on every page of the
website.
family has been in the scrap recycling business since 1898. The current plant
Not only can the Catalog be accessed
is equipped with a 4,000 horse power super-shredder which can process
through the categories listed in the
1,000 tons of scrap metal per day. It also operates one of the largest shears
left navigation panel, but by clicking
in the world for large and oversized steel items. Joseph Smith & Sons also
on “CATALOG” in the same navigation
operates a state-of-the-art, non-ferrous (non-magnetic), reclamation plant.
panel can also access it. By clicking
Combined, Joseph Smith and Sons represents a comprehensive, scrap
metal, recycling center which can accept almost any form of metal scrap
and manufacture it into prepared feedstock for re-melt mills to produce new
metal products. We pride ourselves with exceeding expectations in environmental
compliance and a ‘safety first’ production program.
on “CATALOG” you will be directed
to a landing page that displays all of
the categories listed and thumbnails
associated above them. Once a
category is chosen you will then be
directed to another landing page, which
Smith Industries, Inc., the parent company of Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc.,
displays all of the sub-categories listed,
operates 3 shredder, recycling plants in the state of Maryland and hosts 20
and thumbnails that represent those
scrap metal collection sites throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and
sub-categories above them.
Pennsylvania. This represents one of the largest, metals recycling facilities
on the east coast; trading both nationally and internationally. To facilitate this
business, Smith operates its’ own trucking company, railroad cars and export
company, representing a truly, ‘full service’ metal recycling enterprise.
GRAPPLE LOADING FEEDSTOCK ONTO INFEED CONVEYOR - JOSEPH SMITH & SONS, LLC
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