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391) Unshielded

An inductive proximity sensor configuration that requires a metal-free zone around the sensing face.

392) Wobble stick

A lever type limit switch that uses a fixed long slender rod as the actuator to detect objects moving in all directions in the horizontal plane.

393) Single row single face shelving

One generally continuous row of units joined together and side to side to be serviced from one service aisle.

394) Single row double face shelving

One generally continuous row of units joined together side to side to be serviced from either front or back by two service aisles.  May also be identified as "pass through" shelving.

395) Multiple row, single face shelving

One generally continuous row of units joined together back to back to be serviced from one aisle for long items of considerable weight.

396) Double row, double face shelving

One generally continuous row of units joined together, back to back and side to side to be serviced from two service aisles.

397) Two level shelving

Two levels tiered one on top of each other with each tier serviced from a separate level.

398) Multi level shelving

More than two levels tiered one on top of the other with each tier serviced from a separate level.

399) High rise shelving

Units in excess of 10'3" high and serviced by rolling ladders or mechanical non-entry stock pickers.  Normally tied together across the top over aisles.

400) Deadband

An unusable area extending from the face of an ultrasonic proximity sensor to the minimum sensing distance allowing for target detection where pulses are received too quickly to be accurately evaluated.

401) Helix

A spiral-wound wire used as a hinge or attaching device.

402) Leg

An element attached to the base of a container that provides handling clearance and safe stacking.

403) Lock

The latch mechanism on folding containers used with a U-shaped part called the staple to secure folding container walls and gates in a closed position.

404) R-bar

A reinforcing element added for increased strength at critically stressed points.

405) Runner bar

An element of the base of an industrial container that provides additional floor bearing area and improved conveyor movement.