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How to Obtain Pallet Racking Load Ratings | Apex Safety Spotlight

Pallet Racking Load Capacity –The Process, The Players, & The PROs The Apex PROs are certified pallet racking inspectors and repair technicians. When your racking has an unfortunate interaction with a forklift, or when it’s time to perform routine maintenance, they’re the ones to call. One question that the team is frequently asked is, “Can…

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Shelving Supported Mezzanine - Apex Companies

Unlock Your Space Potential with an Industrial Shelving-Supported Mezzanine

Greater Storage Capacity Better Space Utilization At An Affordable Cost –Shelving-Supported Mezzanines! The quest for optimizing space and maximizing efficiency is a universal challenge among industrial operations, whether warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing. As a warehouse solutions provider, we think inside and outside the box to present a range of options to help our customers. One…

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7 Signs ASRS Systems Can Solve Your Warehouse Challenges

Are the Signals Clear? ASRS Could be the Warehouse Automation Solution You Need Some signs are universally recognized– like a car on the side of the road – hazards blinking, the trunk open, and a stressed-out traveler with a spare tire. You don’t need to know more than to recognize that problem… and the solution….

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Automated Pack & Ship - Apex Companies

Reduce Shipping Errors and Transportation Costs with Tailored Warehouse Automation Solutions

Warehouse Automation Solutions to Prevent Shipping Errors Order fulfillment is a multi-step, labor-intensive process. Far more complex than grabbing an item off a shelf and sending it off, order fulfillment encompasses inventory planning, ordering, storage, picking, packaging, labeling, and, yes, finally… shipping. While a few dozen daily orders are manageable, hundreds or thousands can become…

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It’s a Forklift; It’s a Robot; No – It’s a Robotic Forklift!

What is a Robotic Forklift, and Why You Should Want One? In less time than it takes to interview a forklift operator, much less train them, your self-driving robotic forklift could be up and running. Yes, that is the reality in today’s lightning-fast technology race, and it’s not simply out of the desire to innovate….

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Sizing Up Pallet Racking for Automation Integration

Building Flexibility Into Your Modern Warehouse Design with Pallet Racking Yes, you read that correctly – and no, steel pallet rack frames are not physically flexible; however, your pallet racking may be more accommodating to meet today’s warehousing demands than you realize. If your existing facility is transitioning from bulk orders to smaller, more individualized…

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Warehouse Safety - Apex Companies

What Does OSHA Say About Depalletizing & Worker Safety? | Apex Safety Spotlight

Cost-Effective Depalletizing Tips Save You BIG in Worker Comp Claims $20 Billion… yes, that’s a “B,” and it represents the direct annual cost of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the American workplace. With over 400,000 injuries per year, MSDs are a leading cause of excess operating costs. Since depalletizing activities are practically a poster child for…

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Work Platform Pick Module - Apex Companies

Bottoms Up! Kickplates & Pick Module Safety

Check Yes to Add Kickplates to Your Raised Platform Pick Module Constructing a multi-level pick module on a mezzanine or work platform is complicated. Design decisions must be made to accommodate functionality, aesthetics, and structural integrity. Plus, you must consider the specifics of your space, i.e., ceiling heights, overhead obstructions, building columns, etc. What you…

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Floor-Level Beams? Why or Why Not — Pallet Rack Design Tips

Optimizing Pallet Rack Design: Floor-Level Beam or Beamless? Key Tips to Consider When designing a pallet rack system, one crucial decision is whether to incorporate a floor-level beam or opt for a beamless design. Both approaches have advantages and considerations, and choosing the right one can significantly impact your warehouse or storage facility’s efficiency, safety,…

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Pallet Rack Honeycombing – 7 Tips to Avoid this Sticky Storage Situation

No Vacancies – Maximize Your Storage Rack Effectiveness & Prevent Pallet Rack Honeycombing Admittedly, the material handling industry uses some interesting terms (check out our glossary if you don’t believe us). One of those more perplexing terms you may hear is the “honeycombing effect.” If you’re unfamiliar with this phrase, honeycombing refers to the inefficient…

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