Selective pallet racking is the most common pallet racking system in use today. The type of racking system usually is completed in one of two configurations: a roll or clip-in configuration or a structural bolt-together configuration. 1. Roll Formed Selective Racking is usually manufactured in a ‘teardrop’ style. The term ‘teardrop’ is used because the … Read more
Every material handling operation requires different equipment and tools, depending on the types of material you’re moving around. Handling large items and material often requires a lift truck. Deciding when to invest in a forklift, and which one to buy, is a common challenge faced by businesses. Likewise, once the lift truck is purchased, it’s … Read more
Last time, we considered the benefits of table dollies and how they make loading and unloading your folding tables a lot easier. It’s also important to remember the benefit of reducing or eliminating back injuries from your business, school or church! KI makes table dollies that are durable, easy to operate and useful for almost … Read more
If you have to move or store folding tables, you will want to choose a high-quality brand of dolly that will make your task a lot easier. While this might seem like a minor issue, the proper selection and proper use of table dollies can cut down one of the leading safety issues in many … Read more
Swiss manufacturing company Denipro AG has announced a new flexible conveying system called EasyChain, and will have a booth in Chicago later this month at ProMat 2013, to be held January 21 to 24. EasyChain is adaptable to almost any layout, and it increases workloads and decreases the space needed for the conveyor, according to … Read more
Rack Manufacturers Institute (a division of the Material Handling Industry of America) has published a 2012 edition of “Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks.” The new update is intended to inform and educate readers about storage system design, best practices, safety issues, proper usage and avoiding personal injury and property … Read more
Last month Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. announced that an important and successful assistance program will continue throughout 2013. “Giving Veterans a Lift” helps United States military veterans find employment while simultaneously helping Toyota lift truck dealers to recruit qualified service technicians. Toyota lift trucks are the top-selling brand in North America since 2002. Toyota … Read more
About two months from now, a huge event will attract tens of thousands when it is held in Chicago. It isn’t a sporting event, a political rally, a free giveaway or even a concert. Every other year the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) puts on a trade show called ProMat. The week of January … Read more
Plastic pallets are useful for as a space saving storage. Using of plastics has been a big issue that can cause environmental hazards and increase chemical waste in the society. We are encouraging the use of environmentally friendly products however the advantages of using plastic pallets cannot be denied. We can use and recycle … Read more
Moving heavy items is a physically demanding task that often requires the use of material handling equipment like the hand truck. Hand trucks or dollies have many applications across all industries. They are commonly used to move luggage at transportation terminals. At stores and warehouses, they are used to move products and goods that are … Read more
