DERC is collaborating with safety personnel from various distribution centers involved in the apparel, general merchandise and grocery business sectors. The research is spearheaded by Dr. Carolyn Sommerich and Dr. Stephen Lavender. This is the first time MHIA is directly funding research on material handling and logistics research. “MHIA is proud to support this important … Read more
A research center directly funded by the Material Handling Industry of America aims to improve the safety conditions of workers involved in Distribution Center operations. With the help of a US$50,000 research grant from MHIA’s College Industry Council on Material Handling Education, Ohio State University has established a Distribution Ergonomics Research Center. DERC’s mission is … Read more
Where do you go when you are looking for industrial equipment? There used to be only one answer: you had to go to the supplier nearest you. If you lived in a large metropolitan area and needed material handling product, you might have a few options to choose from, but even then your options were … Read more
Some plastic pallets have smooth surface which will reduce damage to stored products. Other plastic pallets are geared towards drainage. The types of plastic pallets are defined in the following categories. Structural Foam – Plastic and gas are injected into a mold. The materials combine to create a cellular core surrounded by a smooth outer … Read more
The whole purpose behind plastic pallets is that they are reusable and very durable. What’s that you say? You can reuse typical wooden pallets? Of course you can, but those wooden pallets lose boards, nails, deteriorate from weather and chemicals not to mention insects. They also burn pretty good too. Plastic pallets will not absorb … Read more
Finding an online supplier who also has decades of experience in the industrial and warehouse supply business is a huge boon to any material handling company. One staff member can simply go online and get everything she needs with a few clicks of a mouse button. If the foreman or company director needs advice about … Read more
Some of the products this material handling company requires include cardboard boxes, tape, bubble cushioning and other packaging goods. For waste, they require waste receptacles of all descriptions, from small waste baskets to self dumping hoppers. Essential warehouse furnishings include shelving units, pallet racks and other storage units. Essential equipment includes forklifts, pallet jacks and other moving … Read more
Finding the right industrial supply company is vital to a materials handling company of any description. Warehouses, factories, manufacturers and other industries all require regular stocks of warehouse supplies and equipment. If they have to get smaller supplies like packaging materials from one company, spare parts from another and heavy equipment from yet another, it … Read more
So you have done your math and figured out the weight for the caster capacity. You have figured out, somewhat (and you’ll find out why I say somewhat in a few more lines) what type of material you need for your caster. You have also decided upon the type of swivel bearing you want. Now … Read more
With so many casters and wheels options available, it can be quite the challenge to make a selection for your application. Let’s cover the first few important steps prior to purchasing casters for your application. First and foremost is Caster Capacity. The caster capacity is the total weight an individual caster can support. In order … Read more
