The Storage Industry

Pallet handling equipment in a storage warehouse

Material Handling for the Storage Industry

The storage industry, crucial in managing goods and materials, demands effective material handling solutions. Material Handling Solutions (MHS) offers a variety of equipment, such as pallet handling systems, vacuum lifters, conveyors, and scissor lifts, to ensure safe and efficient operations while reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among workers.

Pallet Handling Equipment - Streamlining Storage Operations

Pallet handling is integral to the storage industry. MHS’s range of pallet handling equipment, including pallet jacks, trucks, and inverters, is designed to facilitate the easy movement and transportation of heavy items, thereby reducing manual strain and enhancing operational efficiency.

Electric Pallet Stacker

Electric Pallet Stacker

Pallet Truck

Pallet Jack

Electric Pallet Jack

Electric Pallet Jack

Pallet Jack With Scales

Pallet Jack - With Scales

Vacuum Lifting Systems - Handling Delicate Items with Care

Vacuum lifting systems are essential for handling delicate items like glass panels and metal sheets in the storage industry. MHS’s vacuum lifters use suction power to move heavy items safely, reducing the need for manual handling and minimizing the risk of injury and damage.

Forklift Vacuum Lifter

Forklift Vacuum Lifter

Mobile Vacuum Block Lifter

Block Lifter

Vacuworx

Vacuworx PHD Lifter

VACUWORX

Vacuworx PS Series Vacuum Lifter

Conveyor Systems - Efficient Movement of Goods

Conveyor belts play a vital role in material handling for the storage industry. MHS offers conveyor systems that transport items smoothly from one location to another within storage facilities, thereby easing the workload on employees and enhancing workflow efficiency.

Conveyor Roller Kit

Roller Conveyor Kits

Expanding Skate Conveyor

Expanding Skate Conveyor

Conveyor Ball Transfer Table

Conveyor Ball Transfer – Drop In

Scissor Lifts - Accessing Different Heights Safely

Scissor lifts are another key component of material handling in the storage industry. MHS provides scissor lifts that enable workers and equipment to reach various heights safely, essential for tasks that involve stacking or accessing goods stored at different levels.

Scissor Lift Trolley

Double Scissor Lift Trolley with Conveyor Rollers 3

Mortuary Trolley

Scissor Lift Table

Scissor Lift Table

Electric High Lift Pallet Jack

Skid Lifter

Ensuring Safety and Training in Storage Handling

MHS emphasizes the importance of safety and proper training in the use of material handling equipment in the storage industry. Regular inspections and maintenance of equipment, along with ergonomic workstations and tools, play a crucial role in preventing workplace accidents and MSDs.

The Role of Ergonomics in Storage Workspaces

Implementing ergonomic solutions in storage facilities, such as adjustable work tables and chairs, and encouraging regular breaks and stretches, is pivotal in reducing muscle strain and fatigue among workers, contributing to a healthier, more productive workforce.

Vacuum lifter moving large panels in a storage facility