In our last post, we talked about aluminum. Aluminum is a metal that is used in a few of our products. However, the majority of our materials use steel. Both steel and aluminum are great metals that you can find just about anywhere. But is there a time when one is better than the other? […]
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Here at Murray Material Handling, our go to material is steel. It’s strong, resilient, long lasting, and it’s been around for a while. That said, there are certain situations where different types of metal might be better suited. After all, steel is rather heavy. It can also be a little tricky to use. And that’s […]
Proper Lifting Techniques in a Warehouse
Modern technology and equipment makes warehouse work faster, more efficient, and safe. But, as great as forklifts and automatic dock levers are, there are still times when a person has to physically step in and do some old fashioned manual labor. Often, this means lifting and carrying which involves a lot of bending, leaning over […]
Repurposing a Warehouse into Something a Amazing
There’s a reason why warehouses are designed the way they are. High ceilings allow for tall pallet racking and shelving. Wide-open spaces with no dividers allow for maximum workflow and efficiency. And of course, there are the loading bays equipped with sliding doors, bumpers, and dock levelers. But as great as warehouses are for storing […]
The Most Common Warehouse Injuries
As it important as it is to protect your inventory, it’s more important to protect your employees. Unfortunately, employee injuries are commonplace in the material handling industry. Even when all safety procedures are followed, accidents can happen. But with the right knowledge, those accidents can be reduced significantly. One way of avoiding accidents is simply […]
Finding Warehouse Equipment
So you have a warehouse. That’s great. But do you have the right equipment? Finding warehouse equipment isn’t as simple as going down to Home Depot or Menards and loading some stuff in the back of your truck. Material handling equipment is large, heavy, and you don’t want to buy it just anywhere. After all, […]
Laying Out Your Warehouse
When you work in warehouse operations, it’s not just about what you have, but where you place it. Just like all other parts of warehouse management, the physical layout has a big impact on storage efficiency. How easily can items be placed? How quickly can you retrieve them? Is everything safe? You want to maximize […]
Advantages of Proper Material Handling
When people unfamiliar with the industry see our name, they often say this: What is material handling? Truth be told, the explanation is in the name itself. Material handling is the movement, storage, control and protection of goods and products (or materials) as they go through the process of manufacturing and distribution. It’s a process […]
Warehouse Safety Part 4: Pallet Safety
Pallets are what make the storage world go round. They hold all of our cargo together, making it much easier to maneuver, stack, etc. But by mishandling pallets, one runs the risk of damaging that cargo and perhaps even others. And so, continuing with our series on Warehouse Safety, we bring you safety tips for […]
Loading Dock Breakdown
Warehouses are in constant motion, designed to bring cargo in and sent it right back out. In some ways, it could be classified as a hotel for inventory. Everyone’s stay is temporary. And just the like front doors of a hotel, the loading bay is the busiest place of the warehouse. It’s where everything is […]