Victory Vacuum Lifter Developed by MHS Helps Lift Guinness World Record Gold Bar
Materials Handling Solutions Supplies Vacuum Lifting System for World’s Largest Cast Gold Bar Materials Handling Solutions (MHS) is proud to announce that a Victory Vacuum Lifter developed and supplied by MHS played a key role in helping The Perth Mint achieve a new Guinness World Records™ title for the World’s Largest Cast Gold Bar. As […]
Sheet Metal Vacuum Lifters
How Sheet Metal Vacuum Lifters Improve Workshop Productivity Faster, Safer and More Efficient Sheet Metal Handling Sheet metal handling is one of the most time-consuming and labour-intensive tasks within fabrication workshops. Whether you’re loading a laser cutter, feeding a CNC machine, retrieving stock from storage or positioning large steel sheets for fabrication, inefficient handling processes […]
Sheet Metal Storage Ideas
Sheet Metal Storage Ideas for Small Workshops Maximising Storage Space Without Expanding Your Workshop Limited floor space is one of the biggest challenges facing fabrication workshops, engineering businesses and manufacturing facilities. As material stock levels increase, many businesses find themselves struggling to store steel sheet, stainless steel, aluminium and plate materials safely and efficiently. Fortunately, […]
How to Store Steel Plate Safely
Safe Storage Solutions for Steel Plate, Sheet Metal & Heavy Materials Steel plate is one of the most valuable and difficult materials to handle within fabrication workshops. Poor storage practices can create safety hazards, increase material damage and reduce productivity, particularly when handling large plates, stainless steel sheet and aluminium materials. Implementing a proper steel […]
Vertical Storage vs Roll-Out Storage
Comparing Two Popular Sheet Metal Storage Solutions When choosing a sheet metal storage system, one of the most common questions fabrication businesses ask is whether vertical storage racks or roll-out storage racks provide the better solution. Both systems offer significant advantages over traditional floor storage methods and can dramatically improve workshop organisation, material protection and […]
Best Sheet Metal Storage System for Fabrication Workshops
Comparing Vertical, Roll-Out, Crank Operated & Electric Storage Solutions Choosing the best sheet metal storage system can significantly improve productivity, safety and workflow within a fabrication workshop. The right storage solution helps protect valuable materials, improve stock organisation and reduce manual handling while maximising available floor space. With several different storage options available, selecting the […]
How Vacuum Box Lifters Improve Warehouse Productivity
How Vacuum Box Lifters Improve Warehouse Productivity Warehouse productivity is heavily influenced by how efficiently products can be moved, stacked, palletised, and prepared for dispatch. While many businesses focus on warehouse management software and process improvements, manual handling often remains a major bottleneck. For warehouses handling cartons, boxes, and packaged products, a vacuum box lifter […]
Box Lifter vs Manual Handling
Box Lifter vs Manual Handling – Which Is Safer? Manual handling remains one of the leading causes of workplace injuries across warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, and logistics operations. While lifting cartons and boxes by hand may seem straightforward, the cumulative impact of repetitive lifting can result in significant injury risks, reduced productivity, and increased […]
How to Lift Heavy Boxes Safely in a Warehouse
How to Lift Heavy Boxes Safely in a Warehouse Lifting heavy boxes is one of the most common manual handling tasks in warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, and logistics operations. While cartons may appear relatively easy to handle, repetitive lifting quickly leads to fatigue, reduced productivity, and workplace injuries. For businesses looking to improve safety […]
How to Lift Solar Panels Safely
How to Lift Solar Panels Safely (Complete Guide for Installers in WA) Knowing how to lift solar panels safely is critical for preventing damage, reducing installation times, and protecting workers on site. While lifting solar panels might seem straightforward, it’s one of the most common causes of panel breakage, project delays, and workplace injuries across […]
Solar Panel Installation Equipment Guide
Choosing the right solar panel installation equipment can make a significant difference to how efficiently, safely, and profitably your projects run. Whether you’re installing systems on residential rooftops or working on large-scale solar farms, the equipment you use directly impacts: Installation speed Labour requirements Safety compliance Risk of panel damage At Materials Handling Solutions (MHS), […]
Solar Panel Lifting Methods
Solar Panel Lifter vs Crane vs Manual Handling – What’s the Best Method? When it comes to installing solar panels, choosing the right solar panel lifting methods can make a major difference to safety, speed, and overall project cost. Across Perth and Western Australia, we see three main approaches used on-site: Manual handling Crane lifting […]