Finding reviews of the best pallet racking protector is not an everyday topic. Yet we are trying to fill a niche to help warehouse manager source the best products for their operations. below we've look at this critical product line to help you decide which products you should select and procure. What is a pallet racking protector? A pallet racking protector is an … [Read more...] about Best pallet racking protector
Warehouse Equipment
The truth about lithium ion batteries for forklifts
If you are a warehouse manager that walked the floor at the materials handling show Promat in the spring of 2017, you may have noticed the number of vendors touting lithium ion batteries for forklifts. The technology is relatively new for forklifts, and yet there are many questions warehouse managers are asking about their use in a warehouse application. Note: The answers in … [Read more...] about The truth about lithium ion batteries for forklifts
Forklift battery maintenance tips
Here are the top forklift battery maintenance tips that will help you to avoid hurting forklift battery life. Follow these tips to help extend the life of a lift truck's battery. This advice will also help eliminate the expense of needing to replace the unit prematurely. Be sure to always consult your battery seller or local forklift maintenance expert to ensure that you follow … [Read more...] about Forklift battery maintenance tips
Types of forklifts – Lift trucks demystified
Types of forklifts in warehouses today Are you new to the materials handling business? Or do you need a refresher on types of forklifts? Want to learn about the different types of lift truck? This is your guide to what they are and what do they do. Counterbalance Forklifts Counterbalance forklift trucks are the most common type of forklift (sometimes called a lift … [Read more...] about Types of forklifts – Lift trucks demystified
Hand trucks for sale! Think twice before you buy the cheapest
A great hand truck or dolly in the right worker's hands is productivity gold I always marvel at the ineptitude of mid-level managers who go for budget equipment. A good worker is always limited by a mediocre tool. But a poor worker will still be poor with a crummy tool. So if you are shopping for something as simple as a hand truck, and see hand trucks for sale, here is … [Read more...] about Hand trucks for sale! Think twice before you buy the cheapest
Pallet jack wheels – All about replacement casters
Pallet jack wheels are available from a variety of vendors on the web. If your pallet jack is in need of wheel replacement or repair, so that it rolls better, then you'll need to source this critical high-wear part. Below are a series of sources when you can order replacement pallet jacket wheels. Replacement pallet jack wheels As always Amazon is a great source for almost … [Read more...] about Pallet jack wheels – All about replacement casters
Warehouse lighting: An illuminating guide to materials handling lights
Warehouse lighting is perhaps one of the most critical systems a warehouse manager needs to think about when operating a facility. After all, without light, a warehouse would be a very difficult place to work. Warehouse lighting provides operational capability and directly relates to safety and well being of workers. It has a huge impact on a warehouse's ROI because lights … [Read more...] about Warehouse lighting: An illuminating guide to materials handling lights
Overhead Conveyors 101 – What they are used for and why
Overhead Conveyors: Warehouse Basics An overhead conveyor gets it name from where it is normally found in a plant, factory or warehouse: up high, overhead. Overhead conveyors use the open space above machines and people in a warehouse, which quite often is unused space. Enclosed Track Conveyor The mechanism is quite simple. There is a chain consisting of bearings and … [Read more...] about Overhead Conveyors 101 – What they are used for and why
Materials Handling Trends in 2012
There are some interesting trends emerging in Materials Handling in 2012. Most of these themes focus on cost drivers but also include the environment. The major trends across many large brands include: Labor cost containment and productivity Lowering maintenance costs Lowering energy costs PRODUCTIVITY Engineering Productivity In the marketplace today, … [Read more...] about Materials Handling Trends in 2012
Twinlode Increases Warehouse Productivity and Storage Density
Twinlode: A quick way to cut warehouse expenses. Many distribution centers ask the same questions hoping that a pallet rack consultant will give them a new answer. Here are a few of the questions you may be asking; “How can I store more product in my existing space” or “Why can’t I carry two pallets at the same time” or “Why does your racking systems use so much … [Read more...] about Twinlode Increases Warehouse Productivity and Storage Density