If your business ships and receives materials by the truckload — but your facility doesn’t have a dedicated loading dock — you essentially only have three choices: Unload trucks manually. This option carries high labor costs, has limited efficiency, and poses serious injury risks for workers. If you expect to handle pallet loads, this option isn’t realistic. Build a new… Continue Reading
For large forklift fleets in fast-paced environments, powered battery handling equipment offers clear advantages over manual equipment, and more powered functions typically allow for a faster, more productive fleet. However, the decision is tougher for more modest fleets. Managers of facilities that only operate several lift trucks per shift must balance many factors to determine whether powered or manual battery… Continue Reading
When many of the world’s current warehouses were first built, trailers were pretty standard; they were almost always 8 feet wide, and dock doors were built to match. Soon manufacturers introduced wider trailers that spanned 8.5 feet or more, and pallet loads grew to fit the space. Today, warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) have to deal with a wider variety… Continue Reading
November 18, 2015 – St. Louis, Missouri — Battery Handling Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of material handling and battery changing equipment, recently announced the release of the Conduit Carrier Cart (model CC-5K), a new material handling product for the electrical industry. The Conduit Carrier Cart simplifies the handling and transportation of rigid electrical conduit, which has long, narrow dimensions that do not fit easily onto material handling vehicles. The CC-5K safely transports up to 5,000 pounds of conduit on an ergonomically designed steel frame. “Conduit poses a challenge for electricians, and the CC-5K answers a crucial need in the warehousing industry,” said Katy Cortinovis, Marketing Manager at BHS. “Forklifts and pallet jacks have a hard time with bundles of… Continue Reading
Many BHS solutions start when a frustrated facility manager contacts an equipment dealership to discuss problems in the battery room. Dealers are a crucial first point of contact for these customers, and BHS offers unprecedented support to empower members of their dealer network with the most relevant, up-to-date knowledge about available battery room solutions. BHS nurtures relationships with dealers by offering 24-hour support and robust training resources, including the BHS Sales Academy, the BHS Service School, and a Mobile Showroom where customers can learn about BHS products firsthand. In 2010, the strong partnership between BHS and one of their dealers — Magnum Industrial Power, based in Lawson, Missouri — helped a major 3PL firm solve the productivity problems that were… Continue Reading
The BHS Supplier Program provides total solutions for forklift battery rooms, including consultation, site analysis, equipment sales, and installation. BHS battery room specialists maintain close contact with companies after the battery room is complete, ensuring optimal battery room functionality during day-to-day operation. Occasionally, clients ask their BHS Supplier Teams to address problems in battery charging areas built by competitors. This was the case in 2014, when a multinational Fortune 500 company asked BHS to investigate battery room conditions at one of their major North American distribution centers (DCs). The Problem: BHS Products Discussed in This Case Study BHS Battery Room Floors Exceptional flatness and levelness 10,000 lb/in2 capacity Resistant to acid, abrasions, and impact BHS System Stands Heavy duty steel… Continue Reading
Are dock ramp enclosures really important, and if so, how important? In 2013, an employee at a rigging facility used a novel method to unload a non-functional lift truck from a flatbed. The employee set up a ramp, put the forklift in neutral, and sat down to steer while a coworker hauled the inoperable truck down the ramp with a… Continue Reading
In most warehouses, loading docks are buzzing hubs of activity. They’re also dangerous places to operate a forklift, and workplace safety organizations have developed a wide range of regulations and recommendations to keep workers safe on and around the dock. Some of these standards include: OSHA Standard 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces OSHA Standard 1910.176 Material Handling OSHA Standard 1910.178 Powered Industrial… Continue Reading
