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 version of the plastic wrap you use in a home kitchen — is wound around the articles and then is shrunk with heat.  After the wrapped package is perfectly contained …

Non Corrugated Steel Containers

What are Non Corrugated Steel Containers? Containers strong enough to withstand shipment, storage, and handling range from large reusable steel boxes used for intermodal shipments to corrugated boxes. Those containers that need to survive long-distance travel and transfer between modes of transportation are usually made of corrugated steel, which is sheet metal that has been …

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 …

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. Criss-crossing metal supports that elongate as the platform is raised are the basic feature of scissor lifts that distinguishes them visually from other equipment used to work in higher elevations. …

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. …