Sunday, November 25, 2012

Dolly Hand Trucks Have Evolved!

Dolly Hand Truck Dolly hand trucks now feature specialized frames, maneuverability, and superior wheel design. These modifications to classic dolly design have evolved over the years in direct response to some of the biggest challenges that face workers moving heavy loads on handtrucks. Their all-welded aluminum design offers a light weight option, easily controllable option that is ideally suited for the full spectrum clean room and cold storage applications.
Workers encounter difficulty when attempting to move cylindrical storage containers with standard dolly hand trucks. The flat back rest of the typical truck provides insufficient support for the rounded surface of a keg, a barrel, or a large can.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Maximize Warehouse Space with Commercial Storage Racks



Commercial Storage Racks Choosing the right commercial storage racks for your facility will allow you to maximize your warehouse space down to the last square foot. Many facilities invest in only basic racking systems, feeling confident that as long as weight capacities are not exceeded, their storage needs are met. Actually, much more can be done with less square footage if you will do three simple things.

Monday, October 8, 2012

How Steel Shelving Systems Help To Improve The Bottom Line

Closed Steel Shelving UnitsSteel shelving systems are essential to the efficient manipulation of stock and materials. Without them, clutter, confusion, and safety hazards inevitably result. Materials are much easier to track and reorder when they can be consolidated into storage areas. Product retrieval is even more efficient when shelves allow workers 4-way access to materials without any obstructing components. Improved process flow, both on the receiving and on the shipping side, invariably improves the bottom line by minimizing injuries, product loss, and downtime.

Monday, September 24, 2012

When Is The Right Time To Buy A Loading Ramp



Trailer Loading Ramps Fow Warehouses!
It is time to buy trailer loading ramps for a warehouse when safety and time efficiency are important issues. Portable ramps serve as excellent temporary or permanent solutions when building concrete loading docks is not feasible. These alternative mobile loading docks bridge the gap between levels and help to lighten the load, making it safer for workers. They also make good use of space when no loading dock is available for use.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 15 percent of work place injuries occur due to falls, including falls while driving a forklift. Several injuries and deaths are reported each year due to falls that occur specifically at a loading dock. These falls are even more dangerous for forklift drivers, who can become trapped or end up with heavy objects falling on top of them.

How sturdy is a prefabricated modular office building

Prefabricated Modular officeHow sturdy is a prefabricated modular office buildingcompared to a conventional office structure?
They are at least equally sturdy. Manufacturers and material handling vendors like us seek to exceed building codes, fire safety codes, and accessibility codes so that our clients will not have to worry about the soundness of the structure. We want our clients to feel confident in the fact that even though they are paying drastically less for each square foot of their building, the quality of that building is every bit as good as one they would have paid a lot more money to build, and would have had to wait a lot longer to have been finished.

What are forklift extensions?

Forklift Extension
What are forklift extensions?
They are devices that attach to each blade of a forklift to extend its reach.  Fork extenders allow fork truck operators to handle loads that are exceptionally large or oddly shaped.  Loads measuring 150% of the fork truck’s length typically require a standard model extension to be stabilized.
Extensions slide over the tops of forks and lock at the base.  Different types of locking mechanisms are used on different types of models to secure them prior to use.

What is a concrete placement bucket?


Concrete Placement BucketWhat is a concrete placement bucket?
It is a skid steer attachment used to pour concrete.  It allows for quick, efficient transport and dispatch of the material.  The bucket is made from steel and features reinforced corners to strengthen the sides.  It works with most loaders.
How do they improve process flow?
A skid steer loader attachment can access areas where more complex, expensive equipment cannot reach.  The lack of complex components also allows operators greater control of concrete pouring.