Along with forklifts, pallet jacks are among the most indispensable pieces of materials handling equipment in the workplace. Virtually every type of business that requires the regular movement of large quantities and weights of goods has at least one basic manual pallet jack at its disposal. Larger warehouses, factories and other industrial workplaces often have … Read more
The invention of the pallet jack came about in the late 1800’s. With the increasing needs of the manufacturing industry to transfer bulk product and materials with better efficiency was in high demand. With such high demand someone had to find a way to come up with a solution for the problem. The device they … Read more
Extra Features for Self Dumping Hoppers Extra features to look for in a self dumping hopper are safety chains for securing the unit to the mast of the forklift, extra deep forklift openings on heavy duty models, convenient double-sided lids and good balance. A perfectly balanced hopper tilts forward effortlessly when filled to capacity and … Read more
Steel Self Dumping Hoppers Basically, steel self dumping hoppers are classified as light, medium or heavy duty. A quality light duty hopper will be made from 12 gauge steel and be able to handle up to 2000 pounds of materials. A good medium duty hopper will be made from high quality 7 gauge steel, with 3/16″ … Read more
The self dumping hopper is one of the most cost-effective and useful pieces of equipment any workplace can have. It is the ideal solution for many materials handling operations and is especially useful for waste disposal. Compact, yet with a large holding capacity, the self dumping hopper pays for itself quickly by eliminating a number … Read more
Tired of constantly walking back and forth to the parts room or the shelves to grab what you’re needing? Akro-Mils Akro-Bin Pro-Carts allows the needed parts to be available and mobile in bulk quantities. It’s at your workstation. It’s at your repair area. It’s at your assembly area. It’s with you anywhere you need. It’s … Read more
So, you’re told that the cabinets in the small storage room need to be moved into another part of the facility. You walk into the tiny room with a hand cart and attempt to tilt the cabinet to scoot the plate under. Oops, you nicked the wall. Well, that didn’t work so you attempt to … Read more
Usually when a large piece of machinery needs to be relocated or reassigned to another location inside of a building it doesn’t involve just that piece of machinery. Isles have to be widened which involves additional moving and most times other moving machinery needs to be brought in to help with the task. However, there’s … Read more
Four wheel dollies were pretty easy to assemble. Four pieces of wood, four casters (hopefully the same size) and maybe a couple strips of carpet to staple, tack, or glue on the rests. That was it. Now they’re stronger. Built with different material other than wood, that won’t crack or splinter and can hold much … Read more
Moving. It’s inevitable. Sooner or later it’s going to happen. It’s not fun, but thanks to new equipment being invented right now as I write this, it will get easier and easier getting from point a to point b. There was a time when only a few options were available regarding dollies and moving equipment. … Read more
