NEW RAIL SERIES - RAD8110
OCTOBER 2024 – Knight’s new RAD8110 rail series is made to compete with European style rails while offering a more robust profile and accessories.
This rail series can withstand great capacities and uses most accessories that are used with the RAD4110 series. For more information, see the Enclosed Aluminum Rail page.
NEW KNIGHT AIR GLIDE
JULY 2023 – Knight’s newest product, the (patent pending) AIR GLIDE HOSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is a revolutionary new product designed to eliminate the hanging of festooning / air lines / hoses on aluminum rail. The Air Glide can be used with Knight’s RAD4110, RAD6110, and RAD7510 series rail and it
NEW MEDIUM DUTY AIR TRACTOR
Due to demand, Knight has added a medium duty air tractor to their line of load-towing solutions. The new TRA2500 Air Tractor has a lube-free motor which requires less maintenance and increases the service life of the product. It can tow capacities up to 750 lbs. .
See the Tractors page for more information!
New Product - The Ergo Positioner
Knight’s DSA1106 Ergo Positioner workstation is a pneumatically operated pivot locking system that allows the part to be adjusted to each operator’s comfort level. The operator can manually adjust the height of the part using the Vertical Rail handle to raise or lower the part to a comfortable working level; then position large or unwieldy parts
All-Electric "Power and Free" VFD Tractor
October 2022- Knight has designed and added a new All-Electric “Power and Free” VFD tractor (Variable Frequency Drive) to their growing family of products. VFD tractors offer innovative solutions to the way heavy loads are moved in manufacturing environments. This new “power and free” VFD tractor offers additional benefits with it’s all-electric style and programmability features.
In addition, when paired with Knight’s patented
New Knight Rotary Union - Electric / Pneumatic
September 2022 – Knight Global has designed a family of Rotary Unions (patent pending) to accommodate for the rigorous demands often encountered with industrial automation equipment. These Rotary Unions can prevent winding or tangling up of electrical cables, wires, air lines and SDS chains. This greatly reduces the chances of equipment damage and its associated downtime.
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New Products Featuring Patent Pending ERail
May 2022 – Knight Global will be releasing products that have been greatly improved by their patent pending ERail. These include an ERail Jib Crane and a Cantilevered ERail System.
Knight’s ERail supplies power to servo hoists and other electrical tools. When combined with a jib crane or a cantilevered rail system, the result is a a more streamlined process, eliminating hanging
100 LBS SPEED HOIST
March 2022 – Knight adds a new version if their hoist to the line up, the 100 lbs capacity Speed Hoist! This hoist is smaller than the traditional Speed Hoist, with the same programmable speeds and limits. Its modular design allows for easy maintenance and comes with a 2-year warranty. Click here for more info!
Control Handle Labels Redesigned
August 2021 – Knight’s Control Handle Labels have been redesigned for a more ergonomically friendly presentation. Previously, levers were engraved with their intended function labels, and over time the markings could fade with extended use. The labels are now more readable with a tag directly over the lever.
This design is being implemented in all new systems at Knight. Click here to see
Launch of Dual Drum "SDS" Pneumatic Balancer
March 2021 – Knight has designed a “Dual Drum” Air Balancer with the patented Safety Drop Stop “SDS” dual chain feature (Patent #:10,464,787). This is a safety feature that prevents a catastrophic fall in the event of a chain failure, with the secondary chain “catching” the load.
This type of Pneumatic Balancer is typically used in applications that require the manipulation of an unwieldy