Category: B
Block Pallet
Definition: What is a Block Pallet? A block pallet, together with stringer pallet, forms the basis of the class of flat transport structures used to support materials and/or goods that are lifted or otherwise manipulated by material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, or front loader. Usually stronger than stringer pallets, block pallets are …
Benchmarking
Definition: What is Benchmarking? Benchmarking is the process of comparing an organization’s quality of corporate systems, policies, products, programs and strategies to standard measurements as well as to other companies’ results. These results are used to help determine if and what improvements and/or changes are required in any of the benchmarked fields, as well as …
Nonstep Beam Application
Definition: What is a Nonstep Beam Application? An application in which the area of wire decking support is confined to the surface area on the top of the front and rear beams for the rack. This is known as a non step beam application. Non step beams offer just one horizontal surface to place rack …
Box Girder Crane
Definition: What is a Box Girder Crane? The box girder crane is an overhead travelling crane that uses a “box” configuration. The design includes a four-sided box. The box has a running surface plate for the hoist trolley that is attached to the bottom of the box. The box girder has greater loading capabilities. The …
Bulk Storage
Definition: What is Bulk Storage? Equipment and supplies stored in a warehouse in large quantities are described as bulk storage. Unlike bin storage, goods stored in bulk storage more often than not use original containers. The term is widely used in storage of liquids, such as petroleum products, in tanks, unlike drum or packaged storage. …
