Warehouse terms beginning with the letter S
Safety Mats
Definition: What is a Safety Mat? Production and warehousing facilities install safety mats in order to protect floors, trap dirt and water as well as [Read more…]
Scissor Lift
Definition: What is a Scissor Lift? A motorized vehicle with a railed platform that can be raised straight up is known as a scissor lift. [Read more…]
Shrink Wrap
Definition: What is Shrink Wrap? Shrink wrap is protective plastic wrap used on materials or goods. The clear plastic film – which is an industrial [Read more…]
Spill Containment
Definition: What is Spill Containment? Spill containment products are used to prevent or mitigate pollution of air, soil and water from hazardous substances, especially (and [Read more…]
Stack Racks
Definition: What are Stack Racks? Stack racks are used to hold or buffer materials during “downtimes,” as well as during periods when they are not [Read more…]
Sweeper
Definition: What is a Sweeper? In a material handling context, most warehouse operations use motorized sweeper equipment (battery- or fuel-driven). These machines typically carry two [Read more…]
