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Introduction: Optimizing Battery Extractor Systems With Flat Floors Flooring is an important consideration when planning a battery charging room. A safe and efficient battery room requires appropriately level surfaces, and appropriate construction practices can help to meet all building codes and federal regulations while ensuring reliable operation for battery handling equipment. Flooring in areas designated for charging, changing, or maintaining… Continue Reading

Cable, wire, and other spooled materials present a unique set of storage and handling challenges. They do not fit neatly onto pallets and are typically shipped on bulky wooden or plastic spools, which can take up a large amount of space. Fortunately, simple procedures and specialized equipment can streamline storage and distribution of these products, ensuring efficient delivery of precise… Continue Reading

Bin storage is essential for thousands of industries, and from food processing to waste disposal, many styles of tippable containers meet the material handling needs of the modern economy. However, the logistical strengths of industrial bins — which include efficient bulk storage, compact footprints, and simple fill/pour capabilities — also lead to ergonomic challenges and difficult manual handling tasks. Bin… Continue Reading

Facility managers rely on all types of scissor lift tables — mobile and stationary, manual and powered — to increase productivity and complete essential material handling tasks while meeting the ergonomic needs of the workforce. A wide range of industries depend on these machines for vital work functions including: Creating ergonomic, variable-height workstations Safer, more efficient palletizing Vertical positioning of… Continue Reading

As with any industrial operation involving heavy equipment, safety is a major priority when charging batteries and utilizing forklift battery changers. If adequate safety precautions aren’t in place, personnel can face the danger of severe injury or death. According to OSHA, the battery changing process presents hazards involving four characteristics of the standard lead-acid forklift battery: Weight: Lift truck batteries… Continue Reading

Introduction: Fast Charge Batteries and Lift Truck Fleets Because they eliminate the need for battery changes, fast charge systems are initially an attractive option for many warehouses and distribution centers that run multiple shifts per day. However, several disadvantages — including significantly higher capital costs and shorter battery life spans — make conventional battery handling systems a more cost-effective option… Continue Reading

Introduction: Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Material Handling Equipment Hydrogen PEM fuel cells eliminate the need for forklift battery changers and other infrastructure, and the availability of tax incentives have made fuel cells an attractive option for some extremely large operations. However, full utilization of fuel cells is not yet a cost-effective option for most facilities, especially when lead-acid batteries are… Continue Reading

Introduction: The Importance of Ergonomics in a Safe and Productive Workplace Ergonomics refers to the science of optimizing physical movement to improve efficiency while limiting stress, and poor ergonomic practices can create serious safety hazards. By following best practices and by utilizing appropriate equipment, operations can reduce lost productivity while providing a better working environment for equipment operators and other… Continue Reading