“Until 2016, there was not a Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) standard that pertained to the design of cantilevered storage racks. The creation of this standard assists Steel King, and other members of the RMI that manufacture cantilevered storage racks, in the design of it. The standard is referenced by the building codes.” Steel King Industries,…
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“Until the ANSI/ASME B20.1 code for conveying devices was established, material conveying devices were held to the same ANSI/ASME A17 code requirements as passenger elevators. This made it nearly impossible for inclined and vertical reciprocating conveyor manufacturers to meet code standards and provide a competitively priced product. PFlow worked with state and local officials for…
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“American Baler is dedicated to meeting or exceeding safety demands, including the ANSI standard for balers. Our Head of Engineering sits on the ANSI committee. Our balers were the first to achieve Category 3 safety standards on all models. Our customers demand the safest balers, and we lead the way!” American Baler, 800-843-7512, www.americanbaler.com ANS…
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Installing protective guarding properly — in alignment with safety standards — can protect associates from danger. Contributor: MHI Industry Group ProGMA Installing an industrial work platform, mezzanine, pick module or rack supported platform creates one or more additional levels that increase the usable square footage of an operation. They also, however, can increase the risk…
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RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, stocks Omron Automation’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories for contemporary industrial environments with more than 10 safety devices, long or complex programming sequences, and demanding safety network requirements. Omron’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories are expertly engineered to help users overcome common…
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Discover innovative safety products and industry breakthroughs. Wolverine DuraShocks Work Boots Offer Greater Stability & Cushioning Wolverine® has expanded its DuraShocks® franchise with the DuraShocks SR Icon 6” Work Boot. The SR Icon provides exceptional stability and cushioning, with a midsole that features increased PU for a wider, cradle-like heel to ensure all-day support and…
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How to protect personnel from falls, and falling objects. By: MHI Industry Group ProGMA By adding an industrial work platform, a company can increase its usable square footage without a building expansion. Putting work overhead, however, increases the risk of associates who work on these elevated areas for injury from falls. That makes protective guarding…
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By Heico Sandee In the hustle and bustle of a warehouse environment focused on efficiency and throughput, work culture is likely not the first thing that takes precedence. Moreover, many in the new generation of workers, particularly Gen Z, perceive industrial jobs like warehousing as lacking the flexibility they value in their careers. Today, when…
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EXAIR’s TurboBlast® Safety Air Gun is a revolutionary air gun designed to tackle the toughest cleaning and blowoff applications in industrial settings. With the help of an easy-adjust gate valve, the TurboBlast can be fine-tuned to meet the user’s specific needs on the fly. This dynamic air gun is the perfect combination of power, comfort…
Read More >>By: Jacob Vernon, Product Manager, Audible and Visual Signaling Ensuring safety in port operations is paramount, especially when it comes to heavy equipment like Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes. At a large east coast ocean and inland river port, the need for reliable safety signals became critical as their existing equipment frequently failed due to environmental…
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