Robert Vanderveken


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Choosing the Right Pallet Lifter to Move Your Load

Pallet Lift Equipment Consists of Pallet Jacks, Manual and Powered Pallet Stackers, and Forklifts. Since pallets are very heavy, moving them about will place a severe strain on anyone handling them without the proper equipment. There is a valid reason to be concerned with injury when moving a pallet because of the heavy weights involved. Some pallets can be between fifty and eighty pounds even when they... (posted by Robert 1 year 214 days ago.)
How to Use a Hand Truck – a Step by Step Breakdown
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A hand truck is a great way to move freight short distances , like from a building to a truck or through a warehouse. The hand truck is a simple machine, an upright cart with a "plate" at the bottom for stacking all kinds of stuff on. But there are a few things to think about when using a hand truck, including the physics of displacing heavy or large boxes or objects. It is... (posted by Robert 1 year 214 days ago.)
How to Safely Use a Pallet Jack Safely : Step by Step

The utility of the pallet jack is in being able to lift heavy pallets off the ground , move them around, and set them back down again with relative ease. They need to have an excellent turning radius (unless you have a lot of space), strong load arms, and good load wheels. Step 1. Find the pallet you wish to load, making sure that the two load arms (or forks) of the jack will fit into the space under... (posted by Robert 1 year 214 days ago.)
Safety and Productivity on the Loading Docks

Justifying cost of ownership, minimizing damage, and preventing injury can help maximize loading dock value. The material handling sector, as with most businesses, is working its way out of the economic challenges of the past several years. To meet rising demand, some operations are building new distribution centers, adding to their existing facilities, or replacing equipment that has been used far beyond its... (posted by Robert 1 year 215 days ago.)
Finding the Right Shelving or Rack for Your Business

When you are searching for your right storage solution, there are many types of racking, also known as 'shelving', available on the market to suit a wide variety of storage requirements. Before selecting any type of racking, you will need to know the approximate sizes and weight of the items you are intending to store, as well as the amount of space you have available to install the racking. It is very... (posted by Robert 1 year 217 days ago.)