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How to create a safe loading dock
Too often loading dock safety is not a top priority until after an accident – an unexpected forklift roll-off, an accident resulting in building or product damage or even worse, employee injury. The best solution for loading dock safety is to be proactive; anticipate any safety problems that...Posted Mar 25, 2022. -
Vehicle restraints
For years, the most dangerous area has been the loading dock with fast moving forklifts, big trucks, heavy loads and tight time schedules that create a lot of chances for accidents. If the trailer is not properly secured to the dock and a separation occurs for any reason, a major accident could...Posted Mar 8, 2022. -
Standard doorseal vs Adjustable doorseal
A doorseal is designed for an economical way to form an air-tight seal between a building and the back-end of a trailer. They are foam pads that the trailer compresses into when it backs in and comes to rest against the dock bumpers, forming a seal around three sides of the trailer. How to...Posted Feb 25, 2022. -
The perfect solution – Doorseal series 101
Designed to work best where the vehicles are generally a standard size,the 101 is an economical way to form an air-tight seal between the building and the back-end of the trailer for dock openings up to 8’x 8’. The resilient foam pads can be covered with a large selection of tough abrasion...Posted Feb 24, 2022. -
High Speed Doors and its benefits
A high speed doors is a high performance door that is designed for interior/exterior environments, providing a high-tech, safe, and aesthetically pleasing door for even the most demanding customer.Move materials faster while improving your public and warehouse spaces with a high performance door. A...Posted Feb 18, 2022. -
How important is it for safety to have a traffic light for your warehouse?
Traffic lights are designed to improve safety by providing visual communication anywhere a positive go or no-go signal is required. It is designed for all shipping and receiving areas. It improves loading dock safety and protects dock equipment and building walls. It is an effective...Posted Feb 11, 2022. -
Hydraulic dock leveler vs a mechanical dock leveler
The widespread adoption of loading dock levelers has helped expedite loading and unloading and have made this essential part of the transport process much safer for warehouses of all sizes in all industries. A loading dock leveler is essentially a bridge that creates a level surface between trucks...Posted Nov 19, 2021. -
Why choose an electric pallet over a manual pallet truck
Pallet trucks are a must-have for most if not all warehouses. They save time and are easy to maneuver. Where a forklift can’t go, a pallet truck can!Here are some pros and cons for a manual vs an electric pallet truck:Manual Pallet TruckWhen it comes to cost, buying a manual pallet truck is a...Posted Jul 21, 2021. -
Should you get a PMP for a forklift?
Preventative Maintenance After you’ve invested in a piece of equipment such as a forklift, you might want to consider getting a preventative maintenance program (PMP). The question we often ask ourselves is: “Is it really worth it?” Can your precious cargo be shipped if your...Posted May 20, 2021. -
Are preventative maintenance progams up front cost worth it?
Preventative MaintenanceAfter you’ve invested in a piece of equipment such as a dock leveler, you might want to consider getting a preventative maintenance program (PMP). The question we often ask ourselves is : “Is it really worth it?” Can your precious cargo be shipped if your dock...Posted Apr 16, 2021.