Industrial forklifts that are battery powered are used in an increasing variety of manufacturing and warehouse operations. Today’s electric batteries provide benefits like reduced emission, which helps many businesses (from small, family-owned groups to large corporations), achieve “green” goals regarding environmental responsibility. The other obvious benefits of today’s electric lift trucks are longer running times … Read more
A Famatec ergonomic manipulator allows its operator to handle objects weighing hundreds of pounds with ease and safety. The manipulators – sold in the United States by Ohio-based Haeco – can be useful to many material handling operations, from pallet loading to plate glass installing to automotive assembly. Almost any object, whether smooth or rough, … Read more
The Hercules Green Scissor Lift Table is a new offering from Products for Industry that combines the best features of the Hercules brand with environmental responsibility. Products for Industry stated that it desired to build a “green” scissor lift table as part of the company’s efforts to create material handling equipment with a smaller carbon … Read more
With the upcoming holiday season, businesses are stocking up on Christmas inventory and warehouses are seeing more traffic. Material handling equipment training provider Mentor Training warns that the increase in orders, pre-deliveries and workplace activity during the holiday rush multiplies the safety risks associated with the loading and unloading of goods. “Loading bay safety always … Read more
Time is money when you are running a business. Business owners are wise to invest in time-saving solutions such as material handling equipment to speed up operations and increase profits. Without the right tools and equipment, it will take several times longer to process orders, retrieve items from the stockroom, run deliveries and more. There … Read more
Before material handling equipment was invented, the only way to transport things was to manually carry or drag them. Now that we have built powerful equipment to aid us, the task of transporting large quantities of heavy loads is made infinitely easier. The overhead conveyor, in particular, is especially useful in the manufacturing and food … Read more
It becomes necessary to employ the aid of more material handling equipment such as forklifts when orders increase and you need to raise production in order to keep up with the demand. But when is it best to buy a forklift and when is it better to rent one? You have to assess your particular … Read more
Business owners know that customers are fickle. You need to showcase a variety of products to retain and grow your client base. But there are ways that you can save on warehousing and inventory costs and still cater to all of your customers’ needs. The warehouse is a very important area to consider when planning … Read more
Forklifts are very useful at the workplace but these material handling equipment are also very dangerous if not operated properly. Many workplace injuries are incurred when forklifts are accidentally tipped over. To minimize injury during such incidents, it is advisable to use a seat belt to secure forklift operators to their seats while they are … Read more
Material handling equipment is constantly being tweaked and upgraded. To find the most effective and efficient equipment for your business, you will want up-to-date units from tried and trusted brands. There are so many material handling equipment distributors on the Web but only a few of these provide the equipment you need at really client-friendly … Read more
