Both standard and powered types of jacks are often referred to as pallet trucks. The powered style trucks allow the operator to walk behind or in some cases stand on or sit in the pallet truck while he operates it. Battery powered, these jacks are designed to move at slow speeds of around 2 mph. … Read more
In spite of its simplicity of design, an inexpensive yet high quality manual pallet jack can lift a payload of up to 5500 lbs and still be moved by a single worker. Because of the leverage offered by the long handle, the pallet can easily be lifted off of the ground to carrying height with … Read more
Along with forklifts, pallet jacks are among the most indispensable pieces of materials handling equipment in the workplace. Virtually every type of business that requires the regular movement of large quantities and weights of goods has at least one basic manual pallet jack at its disposal. Larger warehouses, factories and other industrial workplaces often have … Read more
An extremely important thing to consider prior to using any ladder is checking for any damage. Always inspect your ladder before setting the ladder up and after you have used it. Louisville ladder’s C.L.I.M.B. Academy lists the following suggestions on how to go about your inspection. 1.Begin at the bottom, making sure the feet are … Read more
Every ladder has a specific purpose. Portable ladders are usually built from aluminum, fiberglass, or wood and are classified in the following categories: Extension – Commonly used for those areas where height is involved and always requires a spotter. Stepladder – The most common around the house has spreaders that lock, a front with steps … Read more
Finding the right ladder for a specific job is a little more complex than the average Joe might think. There are different ladders for different environments and tasks. Some questions you’ll need to answer prior to using a ladder include how far up do you have to go? Contrary to popular belief you should never … Read more
The invention of the pallet jack came about in the late 1800’s. With the increasing needs of the manufacturing industry to transfer bulk product and materials with better efficiency was in high demand. With such high demand someone had to find a way to come up with a solution for the problem. The device they … Read more
Extra Features for Self Dumping Hoppers Extra features to look for in a self dumping hopper are safety chains for securing the unit to the mast of the forklift, extra deep forklift openings on heavy duty models, convenient double-sided lids and good balance. A perfectly balanced hopper tilts forward effortlessly when filled to capacity and … Read more
Steel Self Dumping Hoppers Basically, steel self dumping hoppers are classified as light, medium or heavy duty. A quality light duty hopper will be made from 12 gauge steel and be able to handle up to 2000 pounds of materials. A good medium duty hopper will be made from high quality 7 gauge steel, with 3/16″ … Read more
The self dumping hopper is one of the most cost-effective and useful pieces of equipment any workplace can have. It is the ideal solution for many materials handling operations and is especially useful for waste disposal. Compact, yet with a large holding capacity, the self dumping hopper pays for itself quickly by eliminating a number … Read more
