Published documents by Beth Guide

2009

Portable docks are steel platforms that are used with yard ramps in areas where there is no building or loading dock available. They are most commonly found in rural or remote construction areas, or where agricultural produce is being packaged in the field and shipped directly to market. While a portable dock can function as a standalone steel platform, it is more common to connect several...

Portable Jib Cranes for Lifting Heavy Items Published on 02/06/2009

Being able to lift and manipulate heavy items anywhere in the workplace or outdoors environment can make life much easier for your staff, and by investing in the widest range of time and labor saving devices possible, you will be able to improve productivity by ensuring that employees are able to get the job done more efficiently, saving you money in the long run. One area where every...

History of Patron Saint Medals Published on 02/06/2009

In the shape of a coin, religious medals are very common part of the Catholic persona and many Catholics own or often wear these items on chains around their neck. The history of practice of wearing religious medals dates back to the early days of the church. Also known as patron saint medals, the images of Saints cut into these coins and often the words pray for us are cut into the medals...

Portable Cantilever Hoists Lift Up to 4,000 Pounds Published on 02/06/2009

Whenever you need to be able to hoist or lift a weighty object from the floor onto a higher level, having a lifting system that you can rely on is essential. Unfortunately, there are always situations where it is simply not possible to use conventional lifting gear such as jibs or forklifts, and under these situations, when it is necessary to be able to raise a weight quickly a cantilever hoist...

The Many Uses of Yard Ramps Published on 02/06/2009

Yard ramps are for loading dock ramps that allow forklifts to enter shipping containers or trucks in facilities that lack elevated loading docks, or they allow forklifts to move from an elevated dock onto the ground. Pneumatic wheels on the ramps allow them to be moved into place by fork trucks, and hydraulic pumps that are built into the units allow them to be positioned at the precise height...

Wheel Risers Equalize Heights Between the Dock and Trucks Published on 01/06/2009

Wheel risers are small ramps that go under the wheels of trucks. They are used whenever docks are higher than the backs of the trucks being loaded. In the world of loading dock equipment, almost everything goes up more easily, and more safely, than it goes down. If you have a 48 inch high dock and a 52 inch high trailer bed, you do not need a wheel riser or any other special equipment....

Speed Bumps Can Slow Traffic, Save Lives & Provide Business Customers A Safe... Published on 01/06/2009

Speed bumps can slow down traffic in a parking or other traffic situation. This can keep drivers from driving too fast and make for a safer situation. They are designed to be an obstacle to the car, that may cause a jolting if the driver doesn\'t slow down upon approaching a speed bump. Speed bumps are made from multiple materials and they can be found in multiple colors. They can be made...

Heavy Duty Jibs for Fork Trucks and Forklifts Published on 01/06/2009

Heavy duty jibs are intended for use on industrial lift trucks and rough terrain straight-mast or extendable-reach forklifts. The jibs install on the forklift by inserting both forks fully into the fork pockets. The rear of the jib then seats against the back of the fork. A safety chain wraps forklift carriage to hold it in place. Each heavy duty jib features two swivel hooks. One is...

Discover How Commercial Fire Ring Pits Can Save You Time & Money Published on 30/05/2009

What camper doesn\'t have fond memories of evenings spent around the campfire? How many songs are sung and stories told around a campfire fire pit ring every year? That\'s before we consider the entertainment value of the hot dogs cooked over, or dropped into, the fire, and who could forget the s\'mores? Delicious chocolate and marshmallow melted inside two graham crackers. A outdoor...

Car Stops Can Increase Your Establisments Safety Published on 29/05/2009

Automobile stops, as the name would indicate, are used for stopping cars. You may find them in a parking lot or parking garage. They are a physical barrier to moving forward with the car. They can help indicate to a driver that he has pulled forward far enough and can park there. Automobile stops can also help protect the establishment using them from any wayward cars. If they are placed...