Material Handling

Achieving Peak Efficiency with Material Handling Equipment

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Achieving Peak Efficiency
Achieving Peak Efficiency

The definition of material handling equipment is equipment that is related to the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. Consequently, because material handling equipment is so vital to all stages of production and consumption, business owners and managers are always seeking ways to increase output, control costs, and maximize productivity. In other words, the three vital aspects to whether material handling equipment is achieving peak efficiency or not.

Material handling equipment is divided into four categories:

1. Storage and Handling Equipment
2. Engineered Systems
3. Industrial Trucks
4. Material Handling

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Selective Pallet Racking Systems

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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

Proper Forklift Operation Prevents Injury and Product Damage

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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

Five Safety Tips For Loading and Moving Tables With a Dolly

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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

Prevent Workplace Injuries with an Onsite Table Dolly.

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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

Haeco Will Demonstrate Famatec Manipulators at ProMat 2013

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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

Denipro is Ready for ProMat With EasyChain Flexible Conveyor

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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

New Forklift Safety System Crossing Guard Prevents Injuries

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A new forklift collision avoidance system from Flow-Rite Safety Solutions is designed to increase safety in the material handling industry where forklifts are used. The patent-pending system is called Crossing Guard and its manufacturer says the product detects potential accident victims in warehouses and other business environments using infrared, ultrasound (or combination) sensors, with an … Read more

PFI Announces Eco-Friendly Hercules Green Scissor Lift Table

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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

Best Pallet Aims to Analyze, Improve Your Pallet Designs

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White & Company, headed up by Dr. Marshall White, recently began selling Best Pallet – a software program for stringer pallet design and structural analysis. The software can help supply chain owners avoid workplace safety issues and in minimizing product damage resulting from poor pallet design. Dr. White, a former professor and director of Virginia … Read more