AGVs for Efficiency and Innovation

Debra Schug, Contributing Writer While the thought of autonomous cars dominating roadways still amazes the general public, automated guided vehicles (AGV) have been used by businesses for decades. The newest models of AGVs have come a long way since their rudimentary introduction as essentially a tow truck following a wire on a floor performing very…

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Protective Guards & Barriers: Prevent Accidents, Product Damage

Barbara Nessinger, Chief Editor Product inventory in a warehouse shares space with both people and equipment. When anything moves from one place to another, there is a risk of accident or injuries to people and/or the possibility of damage to the product or facility. The installation of appropriate protective barriers and guards can help prevent…

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Bins and Baskets for All Storage Needs

Debra Schug, Contributing Writer Product stocking and storing can be one of the most stressful aspects of warehouse management. Storing small parts and items can easily be forgotten about, even with the most organized systems. But, when those products are needed, they have to be easily found and readily transported. How to get organized? Getting…

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Pallet Flow Rack Can Be a Warehouse Manager’s Best Friend

Ryan Wachsmuth, Dynamic Storage Sales Manager at Steel King Industries When properly designed to meet the specific inventory and storage requirements, pallet flow racks maximize storage space and improve shipping logistics. Any warehouse or distribution center with limited floor space that needs high-density storage or automatic rotation of inventory on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis…

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The Convenience Bag

The Convenience Bag by GKR Industries, Inc. gives you more protection from vomit splatter that can carry infectious diseases than other similar products. The outer sleeve with hand protection safeguards the person assisting. Its extra wide, rigid collar maxes it easy for everyone to use; including children. The contents will not spill even if the…

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The Hardliner

The Hardliner is a disposable hard hat liner that will assist in preventing diseases of the hair and scalp. It will also save time and money cleaning and  sanitizing the hat. www.gkrindustries.com

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JW Winco Now Offers Plastic Torque Limiting Wing Nuts

NEW BERLIN, WI – JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, now has available EN 5320 Plastic Torque Limiting Wing Nuts. These wing nuts are used when the manually applied torque is to be limited. “When turned clockwise, the torque of the wing nut triggers an ‘over-engagement’ when…

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Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment: ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014

History: Emergency eyewash stations, as well as shower equipment, are addressed by ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014: American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. This standard, written and published by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization, establishes minimum performance and use guidelines for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment…

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