Forklift fork extensions are popular forklift attachments that extend the reach of a forklift. They are very useful in material handling activities at the workplace and are a cost-effective way of enhancing a forklift’s functionality. Forklift fork extensions are used to lift loads that are difficult to pick up or balance on standard forks. They … Read more
Work gloves are a basic form of hand protection. They are ideally worn when performing work that exposes your hands to risk of injury. They take all the wear, tear, nicks and scrapes that your hands would otherwise be exposed to without protective gloves. There are many different kinds of work gloves, each designed for … Read more
Order picking, inventory management, installations, maintenance and many other activities at the warehouse often require employees to work at height. An access platform mounted on a forklift is a quick, safe and easy solution during these situations. Forklifts are primarily intended for lifting objects. But they can also be modified to accommodate people with the … Read more
Industrial equipment can be very unforgiving when workers get careless. Accidents at the workplace involving the accidental startup of material handling machinery can result in severe injuries and even death. Having a lockout-tagout (LOTO) program helps ensure the safety of workers when performing maintenance jobs on dangerous equipment. A lockout-tagout program temporarily disables equipment and … 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
The forklift has multitude of uses in the material handling industry such as in construction and warehousing. Already a highly productive equipment, the forklift can be made more useful with the addition of attachments and accessories. Forklift attachments and accessories are available in many varieties and forms which allow a forklift to be modified for … Read more
A roller conveyor serves as very important equipment /tools in material handling. It is for the purpose of sliding the load, pushing, accumulating materials. There are different kinds of roller conveyors. There are those that are driven by a chain, belt, shaft, accumulation and those that are non-powered. It is made of steel, stainless steel, … 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
