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An array of equipment available for material handling

Beyond racks and rigging systems, companies have a plethora of choices when it comes to effective inventory management, storage, and utilization. Just a few of the catalogue items available include drum handling equipment from specialized jacks and hoists to platforms and movers. A wise array of carts can serve nearly any purpose. Caster and wheels…
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Caterpillar skates, great for moving heavy loads

Caterpillar Skates are usually used on smooth floors. The skates’ weight can vary. The heavier the skate is the more stable it is. The weight of the item that will be carried and the specific subject of the job determine the size and the model of the skates. It is recommended that the device must…
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Material handling

The bulk of material handling decisions are involved with storage of both raw materials and finished products before final shipment. The most common solution comes down to pallets and pallet racks. These systems are catalog items to facilitate easy storage and the ability to expand warehousing capabilities. Pallets are so common because they are easy…
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The foundation lies in material handling

Material handling is the foundation of every efficient, safe industrial process. No matter the level of sophistication of a production facility, the line can only move as fast as raw materials are brought in and finished goods are moved out. This also plays a major role in safety; moving large amounts of goods quickly and…
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Manual pullers safety

SAFER POSI LOCK PULLER OPERATION FOR MANUAL PULLERS: 1. Make sure that all items being pulled are supported by a means other than the puller. NO LOOSE PIECES!!! 2. Before each use, lubricate the center bolt of the puller with a graphite-based lubricant. 3. To operate the puller, grasp the puller with one hand and…
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Safer mechanical puller operation

SAFER MECHANICAL PULLER OPERATION: 1. Make sure that the spindle is clean and greased before use. 2. The shaft must have a center hole. If it does not, use a shaft protector 3. Tighten strap bolts to hold jaws lightly in place. 4. Position the puller. 5. Tighten the spindle slightly by turning the spindle…
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Lifting loads with Caterroller skates

HEAVY DUTY CATERROLLER™ LOAD SKATEs LIFTING LOADS: 1. Use load-lifting devices with a capacity exceeding the load weight and with enough lift height to safely install skates under the load. 2. Refer to the selection chart in the Enerpac catalog or the instruction sheets included with the skates for dimensions and skate load capacities. 3.…
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Take care when loading caterroller load skates

HEAVY DUTY CATERROLLER™ LOAD SKATES CAUTION: Swivel type skates must be checked during moves to ensure parallel alignment under the load. WARNING: To prevent possible injury and equipment damage, do not exceed the rated capacities of the skates. LOAD REQUIREMENTS: 1. Determine the number of skates needed by calculating the total weight including support timbers,…
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New counter balanced fork lift could revolutionise material handling

At CeMAT 2011, Cargotec unveiled their new DCG90-180 range of Kalmar lift trucks, all featuring the new ‘G’ counterbalancing equipment. As all the visitors to the show can testify, this new range of forklift trucks, with capacities ranging from 9-18 tonnes, and the first of Cargotec’s G generation material handling range of equipment was a…
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