Pallet racks are probably the most common warehouse storage equipment in the world, and for good reason: they’re safe, versatile and use the vertical cube of high-bay warehouses when correctly specified, loaded, unloaded and used within the rack’s tolerance. Load distribution–the way a load sits on your racks–is a critical factor for safe usage. Here’s how to get it right.
Pallet Rack Load Distribution Guide
Tags: warehouse storage, pallet racks, rack safety, RMI
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
A Review of New Forklift Safety Technologies & Methods
Like many technologies, forklift safety sensors and alarms progress the more the need is stressed. Cisco-Eagle’s Safety Automation Group has built a suite of solutions that can help in more specific situations. Let’s review some of the newest technologies you can implement and where they might be the most helpful.
Posted in Forklift - Pedestrian Safety|
Forklift Multi-Tasking – Using Accessories That Matter
As new technologies emerge to help keep forklifts safer around pedestrians and each other, finding new ways to utilize your fleet of forklifts is more important than ever. Since supply chains are tight, more efficiency and safety should matter more than ever. Forklift accessories provide that aid in daily processes can offer that extra help without new lift trucks.
But what kind of accessories are out there?
Posted in Warehousing & Distribution|
A Guide to Shoe Sorter Applications
Conveyor systems with shoe sorters are the go-to method for carton or parcel handling divert applications, but aren’t limited to just those types of loads. Shoe sorters are gentle with the product, fast and reliable with lower maintenance than other sortation options. What are the best applications for shoe sorter conveyors?
Tags: Automation, sortation
Posted in Conveyor Optimization|