Contributed by: The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) A cart began as a two-wheeled vehicle, pulled by horses. Now, in every industry, as far as the eye can see, there are carts of all different types, for many different purposes. From shopping carts at your favorite store, to carts carrying lifesaving equipment at…
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This modern-day equipment brings with it modern-day safety protections. Contributed by: MHI’s AS/RS Industry Group There is no question that automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) have been one of the most considerable enhancements to the material handling world over the past decade. They can improve the speed of your operations, increasing throughput while improving…
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By Jacob Vernon, Production Manager, Pfannenberg Signal tower lights play a critical role in protecting the safety of people and equipment in manufacturing and process control environments, providing visual and audible indications of system status and alerts of dangerous conditions. They are relatively simple devices, but until recently, they have been notoriously difficult to configure,…
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Pfannenberg, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, announces the re-launch of its industry-leading PYRA® LED series – now featuring a new 360-degree color changing LED light. Used wherever warnings and information of machines and equipment, rooms, or areas need to be displayed, the new PYRA series features an RGB LED,…
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CLARK Material Handling Company, a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and spare parts, announces the launch of new products that help its customers manage large fleets: CLARK SMART, and CLARK SMART Fleet. With the launch of these two products, CLARK customers now have more visibility of their forklift fleets than ever before. CLARK SMART…
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Tech-Tether™ Mobile Device Sling When your main tool is your mobile device, keep working safe simple, convenient and comfortable. For maintenance, construction, warehouse, delivery and retail, the TECH-TETHER Mobile Device Sling is an easy-to-use device trap with retractable tether. The system surpasses ANSI 121 guidelines and the padded neoprene shoulder strap make it easy to…
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Ranking: #10 Machinery and Machine Guarding Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns or blindness. Workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer approximately 18,000 amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, abrasions, and over 800 deaths per year. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from these…
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Ranking: #9 The Risks Powered industrial trucks, commonly called forklifts or lift trucks, are used in many industries, primarily to move materials. They can also be used to raise, lower, or remove large objects or a number of smaller objects on pallets or in boxes, crates, or other containers. Powered industrial trucks can either be…
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Contributor: Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently proposed a ban on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) forklifts based on the California Governor’s Executive Order N 79 20. The proposed ban would impact ICE material handling applications up to 12,000 lbs. of lift capacity with some exceptions (e.g., rough terrain…
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By: Steven LaFevers, Contributor Warehouse robotics are past the awareness stage. From horizontal transportation to storing and retrieving pallet loads at height, increasingly capable robotic solutions are becoming regular fixtures at warehousing and automation events, and in trade and business publications across the globe. And with technology advancing to become increasingly capable and scalable, the…
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