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The automotive industry involves maneuvering and transporting many very heavy, high-value parts. Third-party manufacturers often produce EV batteries, driveline assemblies, stampings, and castings before being transported to the automotive manufacturer for vehicle assembly. With the increased production of electric vehicles, these parts have become even larger and heavier, making steel pallets essential for handling these unique and highly sensitive parts. Essential Factors When Handling Automotive and EV Components When evaluating material handling equipment for automotive or alternative energy applications, here is what really matters for selecting pallets and equipment that can withstand every facet of your operations: Cycle Count How [...]

Assembly lines and sequencing areas in forklift-driven facilities require different solutions than those that use carts and dollies. Monument equipment needs to be stable and sturdy, capable of handling heavy loads, safe for operators to use, and ergonomically safe. Industrial turntables are a monument solution that reduce strain on operators, reduce walk times, and help with space constraints on the assembly line. Here is how the simple, effective design of industrial turntables increases safety and productivity for manufacturing processes. What are Industrial Turntables? An industrial turntable is a low-profile table designed to rotate in 90 or 180 degree increments, [...]

Lift tables provide a safer, more stable way to raise and lower heavy loads in a warehouse or manufacturing plant. They do so using either pneumatic or hydraulic lifting technology, both of which can handle thousands of pounds of weight without the need for a forklift. While hydraulics provide a powerful lift, they come with risks and drawbacks that make them difficult to manage and maintain, especially in comparison to pneumatic lift tables. We’ll explore the key differences between the two main types of lift tables and explain why pneumatic lift tables are the best choice for safety, cleanliness, [...]

One of the biggest bottlenecks in manufacturing facilities is transporting parts and materials throughout the warehouse for kitting and sequencing. In forklift-driven facilities, a lot of time is spent moving heavy bins of parts to and from workstations, which poses significant safety risks to personnel on the manufacturing floor. Tilt carts are a safer, more ergonomically efficient option for kitting and sequencing lanes in manufacturing processes. With better pick heights and safer transportation throughout the warehouse, a tugger-and-cart fleet is the best approach for kitting and sequencing. Tilt Carts vs. Static Dollies: What’s the Difference? Even in facilities well-versed [...]

Dollies (or “carts”) are an integral part of a lean material flow in any production process. They eliminate the need for forklifts, reduce floor clutter, and increase efficiency in transporting materials and parts throughout a facility. But with all the different options available for dollies, how do you choose the right one for your purposes? That’s what we’re here to help you figure out. Considerations for Choosing the Right Dolly Carts vs. dollies — they’re actually one in the same, simply two different times! The two main types of dollies or carts we’re going to talk about are static [...]