Published documents by Beth Guide

2009

Although standard 55 gallon drums are one of the most convenient storage mediums seen in modern industrial facilities, the greatest limitation offered by the vessels is their comparatively large size that makes disposal difficult. When your business uses a lot of drums, you will soon discover that these useful storage items quickly become a liability when it comes to disposal. The relatively...

The Efficiency of the Oil Drum Heater Published on 04/06/2009

Getting a drum heated up to the correct temperature for the liquid contained in it to reach be optimum working temperature can be a frustrating wait. However, with the latest range of high power and high efficiency oil drum heaters available, you will be able to get liquids up to temperature a lot quicker, allowing staff to start work a lot sooner, and cut a lot of the dead time out of many...

5 Gallon Pail Heater Keeps the Liquid at a Usable Temperature Published on 04/06/2009

One of the most popular containers that are used in an industrial environment is a standard 5 gallon pail. Cheap to acquire, and incredibly useful, they will often be used for a wide range of different tasks, from carrying materials around in a small amount thought to being used as a waste disposal container. One of the most common uses is for carrying materials around on higher levels of the...

Wall Mounted Jib Cranes Provide Lift and Maneuverability Published on 04/06/2009

In order to effectively lift and maneuver unwieldy and extremely heavy materials and objects around the workplace, wall mounted jib cranes are probably the best available solution, and offer a great deal of flexibility and high performance to ensure maximum productivity gains are enjoyed. There are a number of material benefits of a wall mounted jib crane over other similar alternatives, and...

Material Handling Cranes for Your Lifting and Moving Heavy Objects Published on 04/06/2009

In order to ensure that operators are able to carry out their day to day tasks without the need for constant assistance from other staff, providing appropriate lifting equipment for anyone who needs to be able to lift material or heavy objects in order to get access to them and move them around is necessary. Material handling cranes that are designed to be mounted above a working area to lift...

Truck Cranes Installed In Your Pick-Up Published on 04/06/2009

There are few things more frustrating for a truck driver than arriving at a destination to find that there are no facilities available for unloading their cargo. Investing in a truck crane that can be fitted to vehicles in order to make loading and unloading simple, you can improve your distribution efficiency, and also make life much easier for drivers. Fitting a truck crane to your vehicle...

Drum Cones Enable You to Control the Flow Published on 04/06/2009

Drum cones enable you to control the flow of dry materials you are dispensing from your drum. They fit over the top of the drum, replacing the drum lid and turning the entire drum itself into a precise pouring instrument. The drum cone is secured to the side of the drum by means of a clamp collar, which you can order in Carbon Steel or Type 304 Stainless Steel. A slide gate or iris valve...

Aluminum Gantry Cranes Move Bulky or Heavy Items Published on 04/06/2009

Moving bulky or heavy items conveniently from one location to another can be a challenging factor when administering a safe and efficient working environment. By using the best tools for the job, you will find that a greater amount of ease and simplicity can be injected into the flow of materials through the workplace. The most convenient and effective method for moving such items is an...

Used Structural Pallet Rack Can Save Up To 40 Percent Off New Rack Published on 03/06/2009

A structural pallet rack is constructed out of structural steel and offers significant advantages over other forms of rack. Structural steel is made with reinforced channel corners and features thicker steel columns. In the event of an accidental collision, it can withstand far greater force of impact than rolled steel. Heavy duty pallet racks also feature a much sturdier construction. They...

Rail Boards for Unloading and Loading Railcars and Boxcars Published on 03/06/2009

Rail boards are highly specialized dock boards made for boxcar and railcar loading and unloading. Railcar to dock is a highly specialized application that can require a dock board ranging anywhere from 22,000 lbs. on up to 40,000, 60,000, or even 90,000 lbs. ANSI certified rail boards are manufactured with special lift equipment and attachments, and they are designed with shift usage and...