Portable rack proves a flexible warehouse asset
Versatile portable racks provide a wide range of flexible storage solutions for warehouse professionals Selective pallet racking is a versatile, efficient storage system that enables direct access to pallets, making it ideal for operations with diverse inventory needs. It adapts to various warehouse layouts and load requirements while optimizing vertical space usage. However, a fixed pallet rack may not always be the best solution,...
Overall costs cut, quality improved, carbon footprint reduced
KHS technology boosts value creation in the production process at Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited A big step towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions: now that KHS has installed an ultramodern non-returnable PET line for Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL), the bottler’s production setup is not only much more efficient but also saves on resources – at an increase in capacity of 300% compared to the replaced production line. Until very...
Choosing the right strapping materials for your product
When it comes to securing your products for shipment, selecting the right strapping materials is critical. This decision impacts not only the safety and integrity of your goods but also your operational efficiency and overall costs of delivery. Improperly applied strapping can increase pressure on products, crushing and damaging them unnecessarily. PAC Strapping Products Inc. has been at the forefront of developing customized...
Specht Industries installs R&M cranes and hoists
R&M Materials Handling distributor, Specht Industries, has installed bridge cranes and hoists at a manufacturer of customized autoclave systems in Santa Clarita, California. The site is located a short distance from Specht’s facility in the same city. The end user, ASC Process Systems, is a manufacturer of special autoclaves and industrial ovens for the aerospace, composites, nuclear, vulcanizing and glass industries. The original...
CKF deliver their intralogistics warehouse automation to the award winning, Gardiner Brothers
Gardiners is the UK’s leading distributor of global footwear and workwear brands to the retail trade. An award winning, family-run business, established in 1860, the business has recently invested in their brand-new logistics building at St Modwen’s logistics park, Gloucester, tripling their warehousing capacity to a total of 230,000 sq. ft. CKF Systems Ltd was awarded the contract to provide the solution and deliver an automated...
How Autonomous Mobile Robots are overcoming labor hurdles in manufacturing and logistics
Addressing labor challenges and enhancing operational efficiency are crucial priorities in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Automating the palletized material workflow plays a significant role in achieving these objectives. Advances in robotic lift truck technology are empowering modern industrial facilities to reach unprecedented levels of efficiency, productivity, and safety. Facility operations have long desired to bring...
Why forklift battery price is not the true cost of a battery
In modern material handling, lithium-ion and lead-acid forklift batteries are popular choices for powering electric forklifts. When choosing the right forklift battery for your operation, one of the most important features you’ll consider is price. Typically, the initial cost of lithium-ion forklift batteries is higher than lead-acid types. It seems that lead-acid options are the most cost-effective solutions. However, the true...
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