Anyone who has ever had to move a heavy object across a shop floor or transport equipment from one part of a warehouse to another understands the benefits of having a high-quality dolly. But industrial dollies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and are designed for specific types of use. Before you invest … Read more
Temperatures already are dropping and wintry weather is just around the corner. Is your business prepared? Forecasters at Weather Services International predict that the first part of the winter season will bring colder than normal temperatures to the Midwest, the mid-Atlantic and the Southeast. This temperature drop is expected to last throughout November and into December, according … Read more
One of the most effective and affordable ways to manage your manufacturing or warehouse facility is through the use of floor striping tapes. These bright, easy to see tapes are used to create distinctions between various parts of a warehouse or factory floor and can be used to designate everything from storage space, safety zones, … Read more
Columbus McKinnon recently unveiled its lightest and most compact 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton ratchet lever hoist. The CM Bandit is the first ratchet lever hoist to be certified by the Hoist Manufacturers Institute for technical, service and after-market support, according to a company news release. Its design allows use in confined spaces.
Looking like a cross between R2D2 from “Star Wars” and Number 5 from “Short Circuit”, ADAM, the newest robot from RMT Robotics was rolled out, literally, during this year’s PROMAT trade show in Chicago. ADAM, an anagram for “Autonomous Delivery and Manipulation”, is a highly dynamic autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is designed to improve productivity by robotically … Read more
When trucks and other transport vehicles pull up to a loading dock, there is always a chance that an accident can occur if the is not properly secured during the unloading and loading process. Now the Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM), an industry trade group affiliated with Materials Handling International, has released a new report called … Read more
A new lift table introduced by Southworth Products, of Portland, Maine, lowers to just 3-1/2″ above the floor and can accommodate any skid or pallet, including closed bottom designs, up to 2,200 pounds. The LiftMat comes with an optional diamond-plate ramp that allows workerst o feed and offload it using a hand pallet jack or … Read more
Did you ever walk into a chain pharmacy or discount store wonder how in the world they can keep track of the tens of thousands of separate products they offer for sale? Typically, central distribution centers will warehouse nearly all of their products — such as toilet paper, gum and both prescription and over-the-counter medications — and … Read more
Hoses are essential for keeping your warehouse or manufacturing facility clean and sanitary, or for filling water tanks or other equipment. But if they are not properly stored they can often be easily damaged or prematurely worn by being trampled upon or being run over by forklifts, pallet jacks and other heavy equipment. Most companies … Read more
If you want to improve your trash or product handling at your business or workplace, you should consider utilizing a tilt or bulk truck. These are two-, three- and four-wheeled vehicles that are big enough to handle bulk materials, refuse, recyclables or whatever it is you need to move from place to place. Clean, Safe and Efficient Removing … Read more
