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When the Load Is Heavy and the Stakes Are High – Why You Need a High Capacity Custom Pallet Jack

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pallet jack A traditional pallet jack capable of lifting between 4,500 and 5,500 pounds is able to easily manage the vast majority of the loads that are encountered in normal material handling situations. However, the loads being transported are not standard in a vast spectrum of manufacturing, heavy industrial, aerospace, defence, energy and infrastructure industries. They are, generally, heavy — sometimes rather heavy. When you're using previously manufactured products on loads that are beyond their capacity, the repercussions are not simply annoying. They can be really harmful. A standard pallet jack will not work if it is overloaded. They fail hydraulically. They fail structurally. They fail in ways which lead to the serious risk of loss, facilities and, most importantly, people. There is really only one safe, compliant and operationally successful solution for moving heavy, oversized or non-standard loads, and that's a high capacity custom pallet jack , and when it comes t...

When a Standard Pallet Truck Simply Will Not Do – The Case for Special Application Equipment

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pallet truck Those that are used for industrial pallet movement are based on one basic principle: that the load is a standard pallet, in standard condition, moving under standard conditions (smooth, level floor, proper aisle width and clearance). For most of the applications where pallets are handled, the assumption holds true. However, this is not true in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, clean room, cold store and specialist industrial applications — frequently in a manner that is blatant and disruptive to a company's operations. The width of the pallet is too great. The floor surface is challenging. A traditional painted steel truck cannot maintain the integrity of the environment that it needs to operate in. A turning radius is required which is not available with a conventional model. The load is not handled in a standard way and it is not safe to transport it with a standard truck. That's where a special application pallet truck can become not on...

Is Your Current Pallet Truck Keeping Up With Your Facility's Demands?

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If your operation has expanded since you purchased your material handling equipment, it's a question you should consider asking. When your floor receives a heavier load and increased throughput, what worked well for lighter loads and slower throughput can quickly become a problem — or a safety issue. Equipment operating beyond maximum specifications. Wear accelerates. Things are bound to go wrong on the worst possible days. The price of such a mismatch is not cheap. The solution isn't working around inadequate equipment. It is going to be replaced by something that was made for the purpose. At Superlift Material Handling, they specialize in the ideal material handling solution for facilities across an industry, one that addresses their actual operational needs, versus only the minimum requirements five years ago. What Makes a 6,000 lb Pallet Truck the Right Call for Many Facilities It's no surprise that heavy-duty pallet trucks are becoming more common on serious industrial...

When a Standard Pallet Jack Just Isn't Enough — Here's What Heavy-Duty Facilities Need

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electric pallet jack Most facilities start out with a basic pallet jack. It's for lighter loads, easy to use and it takes little up. For a time, it is ok. But operations grow. Products get heavier. Throughput increases. Then one of those regular pallet jacks, for some reason, is having trouble keeping up or is a safety hazard on the floor! It's here that the choice of right equipment comes into play — and it will cost you if you choose the wrong one. For years, Superlift Material Handling has been assisting facilities in making the right decision on heavy duty material handling equipment. They know that not all loads are created equal, and not all pallet jacks are designed for the load your floor needs.  Why Capacity Is the Number That Matters Most If you deal with heavy loads each day, this isn't a figure you can see on a data sheet. It's a matter of smoothness or constant danger. The electric pallet jack is designed for heavy lifting, which is something that the stand...

Safe, Efficient Lifting with Powered High Lift Pallet Trucks from Superlift Material Handling

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pallet truck In a warehouse, factory or industrial environment, it is crucial to transport heavy items safely and also efficiently. Improper lifting operations may result in injury to the worker, product damage and lost time. Superlift Material Handling eliminates this issue by providing ergonomic material handling equipment that can lift, tilt, rotate, upend, move, extend or lower your product with ease. They have full line of lift tables, lift carts, upenders, electric carts, stackers, pallet trucks, skid lifters, work positioners, and custom designed equipment to suit the most rugged application. Powerful Lifting with the Powered High Lift Pallet Truck Powered high lift pallet truck is one of their more unique products. This is a combination of traditional pallet truck and electric lifting system which is perfect for heavy lifting and frequent use. Powered high lift pallet truck will lift loads much higher than a regular pallet truck and it eliminates the need for extra equipment, s...

Efficient Heavy Lifting with Straddle Trucks from Superlift Material Handling

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Straddle Trucks Safety and efficient transportation of heavy loads is an everyday challenge in warehouses, factories and industrial facilities. Inadequate lifting techniques can result in worker injuries, product damage, and lost productivity. Superlift Material Handling offers ergonomic material handling equipment solutions to these issues. They have a full range of lift tables, lift carts, upenders, electric carts, stackers, pallet trucks, skid lifters, work positioners and custom equipment. These products can raise, tilt, rotate, upend, move, extend or lower your products accurately and easily. Powerful Performance with Straddle Trucks Straddle Trucks are one of the outstanding products in their line. These specialized machines are engineered for heavy duty lifting and moving of loads, pallets, skids. Straddle Trucks differ from conventional pallet trucks by having legs that reach under the load for increased stability and can carry heavier loads and greater height without risking d...

Heavy-Duty Strength Meets Hygiene: The Stainless Steel Powered Pallet Truck from Superlift Material Handling

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pallet truck In contemporary warehouses, food production factories, as well as pharmaceutical settings, heavy lifting comes with safety and cleanliness. A powered pallet truck made of stainless steel is among the most intelligent investments that has facilities with lots of material handling and yet, a need to retain their hygiene as well as life cycle. Superlift Material Handling has a high capacity powered stainless steel pallet truck that would be able to survive in a high sanitation and demanding environment without jeopardizing the safety and efficiency of the operators. Built for Demanding, Clean Environments Industries that prefer stainless steel include food processing, beverage production, and the healthcare industry due to its ability to resist corrosion, endure frequent wash downs, and lack easy ways of harboring rust or bacteria. The stainless steel powered pallet truck of Superlift Material Handling has been designed keeping exactly such considerations in mind. The frame a...