Published documents by Beth Guide

2009

When you are first tooling up an industrial unit or factory, getting the most cost effective and scalable solutions for all your storage needs has to be a priority. While you are aware that over time, as capacity and productivity levels rise, you must remember that early investment in products that will lie idle for months is a bad move that diverts funds from more pressing issues. One such...

Oil Drum Storage Racks Offer Secure and Accessible Storage Published on 08/06/2009

Investing in reliable and easy to use storage systems for all the different materials that you use within your factory or warehouse will allow you to keep volatile chemicals and liquids apart and safe using proper oil drum storage racks. By planning appropriate systems to ensure the most effective use of all the space you have at your disposal, you will be able to ensure that as far as...

Plastic Spill Pallets Provide Safety Measures in Case of Spillage Published on 08/06/2009

If your business uses a lot of volatile chemicals or oils, then one of your main concerns as far as material handling goes is to reduce the possibility of spillages. Aside from the costs related to wasting important or expensive chemicals through spilling them across the floor, the major concern is that these chemicals can damage the surface of the floor, as well as creating a risk of injury...

Drum Hand Trucks Moves 55 Gallon Drums Easily and Safely Published on 07/06/2009

Providing staff with the most effective and safest way of moving materials and equipment around the workplace is essential for any business that wants to boost efficiency and productivity. With a well thought out workspace, coupled with the right equipment, long term savings can be achieved through making it simple for staff to have the items and materials they need as soon as they need them....

55 Gallon Barrel Racks Stack Drum Safely and Accessibly Published on 07/06/2009

While 55 gallon drums remain probably the most effective liquid storage medium available thanks to their combination of size and convenience, it is essential that a robust and scalable storage solution for the drums is put into place. By using a set of 55 gallon barrel racks, you will find that drums can be stacked on top of each other quickly and safely, and that they can also be accessed...

5 Gallon Pail Pumps Decant Liquids into Smaller Containers Published on 07/06/2009

Getting liquid out of standard sized 55 gallon oil drums into a pail or bucket to make carrying it around the workplace much easier is a common problem that needs to be approached and there are a number of different alternatives open to make decanting liquid as simple as possible. With the selection of pail pumps available you will be able to find the perfect solution for your needs. A...

Barrel Pumps Move Liquid from One Container to Another Published on 07/06/2009

There are a number of different types of barrel pump available, and all serve slightly different purposes. 55 Gallon barrels are fantastically useful when it comes to storing liquids, but when you want to get the fluid out, the weight of the barrel and its contents makes it impossible to pour, and so, a pump is required. The anatomy of a barrel pump is fairly straightforward. Typically,...

Drum Transfer Pumps for 55 Gallon Drums and 5 Gallon Pails Published on 07/06/2009

In businesses that rely on buying materials in bulk before portioning the resource out to individual production staff, having the appropriate storage for raw materials is essential. Most work places rely on using large 55 gallon drums for storing liquid, and then use smaller pails and bottles for production staff. This ensures that the production staff have a more manageable and practical...

55 Gallon Drum Heaters Raise and Retain the Temperature of Your Substance Published on 07/06/2009

One of the most common sights in a modern industrial facility is the standard 55 gallon barrel. These drums are made by a huge number of different manufacturers, and are now used for almost any storage material thanks to their capacity and compatibility. Standard designs that are used by the various different companies mean that equipment that you purchase for handling drums can be used across...

Drum Movers for Moving and Stacking Drums Published on 06/06/2009

Depending on what you store in your 55 gallon drums, there are a number of different ways of ensuring that you make the best possible use of space within your storage areas. There are a number of options open to you during the planning stages. Oil drum racks allow drums to be stacked vertically on top of each other (ideal for non reactive and inert liquids), or horizontally on specially...