The one tool that comes in handy under almost any different commercial and industrial circumstance is the platform cart. These hardy transportation devices are one of the most common sights in warehouses and factories all over the world, and fulfill literally hundreds of different roles depending on the needs of the facility where they are used.
Platform Trucks
Heavy duty platform trucks and folding hand trucks are made from aluminum, metal and plastic. When you need a rugged and sturdy truck for moving the heaviest possible weights around the warehouse or factory, but do not have access to or the availability of a forklift, platform trucks are the perfect solution. With a large flat bed that can carry the bulkiest items with ease, and a range of different designs available to suit almost any situation, these are one of the most fle…
Manual Hand Drum Pumps
Although drums with their lids removed are frequently used in industrial environments for storing dry goods and for simple disposal of inert liquid waste, there are safety concerns about storing other chemicals and liquids in this manner, and under many circumstances, getting the contents out of the drum can be a problem. Fifty five gallon drums are too heavy to lift or pour from, and so, having the right kit to get the liquid out when the drum is vertical and stable is essen…
Industrial Carts
In factories, warehouses, and even in mechanics workshops, there are always items that need to be moved around. While it can sometimes seem tempting for staff to simply pick up an object and move it, it is vital that the proper industrial carts are supplied in the workplace, and a culture of care is instilled to prevent accidents and injury.
Infrared Heaters
For any manager who wants to install adequate heating throughout an industrial facility, the range of options is almost endless. From powerful roof mounted space heaters through to smaller floor standing devices designed to warm a small area, getting the right heating equipment for your needs can be confusing. The sheer range of different options that are available when it comes to heating a workplace means that many employers end up developing a system that is not as efficie…
Electric Pallet Stackers
Large containers are often crated in such a fashion that standard pallet jacks cannot lift them. Large containers of unique dimensions likewise are difficult to manipulate with even the sturdiest of pallet jacks. Standard hydraulic pumping mechanisms, even if strong enough to lift a heavy load, place too much strain on the human frame to operate safely over long periods of time. Pallet stackers & servers solve this problem by providing a material-handling tool with heavy load…
Drum Lifts
Despite their convenience as containers, 55 gallon drums are a fairly unwieldy and heavy item when full, and moving them around can be a tricky proposition without the proper drum lifts and other handling equipment. In order to ensure that all processes that involve moving and handling drums can be carried out as safely and efficiently as possible, it is important for any employer to provide their staff with the proper handling equipment.
Commercial Carts
One of the main things to consider when fitting out any commercial premises is to have the right equipment in place for staff to be able to do their jobs properly, and safely. One area that should never be overlooked when stocking a warehouse or store is the right kind of commercial carts for staff to use when moving items around, or filling orders.
Commercial & Industrial Work Tables
Creating an environment that offers operators the most comfortable and ergonomic working positions encourage higher levels of productivity, and minimize the risk of injury within the workplace. By utilizing adjustable and tilting work tables throughout the working area, production staff will be able to enjoy much better access to the jobs they are involved in, have more control over the items that they are using, and be able to carry out tasks much more quickly as a result.
Barrel Pumps
There are a number of different types of barrel pumps available from retailers, and all serve slightly different purposes. 55 Gallon barrels are fantastically useful when it comes to storing liquids, but when you want to get the fluid out, the weight of the barrel and its contents makes it impossible to pour, and so, a pump is required.
Shorter Supply Chains, Higher Expectations
The past few years have seen some dramatic changes in parcel shipping methods. Most of those changes have been driven by impatience, manifested in what the industry calls “the shortening of the supply chain.” It is an interesting phrase, summing up a wide variety of customer attitudes and business strategies.
Like New, Only Better
Material handling systems (conveyors, sorting systems, shelving, etc.) represent a major purchasing decision, no matter how you slice it. The wrong decision can be costly, and making the right decision can be difficult, largely because of the number and nature of the options available.