Automated material handling systems continue to be touted as a key driver of increased efficiency in warehouses and distribution centers, as evidenced by the hundreds of automation solutions on display at the recent ProMat material handling expo. But it’s not
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Out of the Limelight Since 2009, He’s Back to Represent Steel King Industries The King is back! Yes, for those of you relatively new to the material handling industry, there is a King – as in the Steel King “king.”
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More than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. More than 1,000 vendors. More than 150 seminars. With those numbers, ProMat – the annual material handling and supply chain expo, can be overwhelming to people attending the four-day show in
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Here Are Our Recommendations for Enjoying the Windy City ProMat 2023 is right around the corner. The event itself will offer attendees plenty to do during its four-day run March 20-23, with thousands of exhibitors and more than 100 presentations.
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The value of Steel King’s SK2000 and SK2500 over open-back racking It’s inevitable that forklifts will bump into pallet-racking components in warehouses and distribution centers. That’s true no matter what type or brand of racking is selected. But when comparing
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A one-of-a-kind fulfillment center – with a unique timeline for picking, packing, and magically delivering orders worldwide within a 12-hour timeframe, has selected Steel King for the new selective pallet racking system for its North Pole warehouse and distribution facilities.
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While pallet racking systems are commonly installed in warehouses and distribution centers, portable racks are often the right solution for material handling, providing a protective storage and delivery medium with incredible flexibility. “Portable racks are ideal for storing and delivering
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Pallet racking is designed to withstand the constant stresses of pallet loads and the wear and tear of regular loading and unloading. But at some point, racking components can be damaged by errant forklift contact, by loading beyond the rated
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The installation of a pallet racking system design follows engineering drawings unique to the facility. Those drawings also play an ongoing role in the safe operation of a warehouse or distribution center and should always be readily available. “The operator
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Steel containers used in industrial settings for bulk storage of large parts and for scrap metal can weigh thousands of pounds when loaded, requiring careful handling to protect the containers, their contents, forklift operators, and people near the loads being
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