Pentalift Blog - July 2015
Why Preventative Maintenance Is Required For Dock Equipment
July 30, 2015, 10:04 am - A company’s dock equipment is essential in ensuring all materials are handled with care and on-site breakages are mitigated. If you own a transportation or shipping company, you require dock equipment that will offer safe and effective performance over many years. Within this latest company post, we’ll examine the many advantages that preventative maintenance can […]
3 Necessities For Going Lean In Manufacturing
July 24, 2015, 10:58 am - Companies across the manufacturing marketplace are now targeting and removing waste from their strategies in an effort to implement a “lean” manufacturing strategy. Lean manufacturing is a way to reduce company costs and improve process efficiency while retaining a commitment to meeting in-house targets. Before they begin creating their lean manufacturing strategies, companies must first […]
3 Factors To Consider When Selecting A Dock Leveler
July 16, 2015, 10:52 am - With truck designs evolving and safety becoming the most important element within dock areas, manufacture engineers have to pay particular attention to dock leveler technology. Only by researching the field and speaking with the market experts can company owners select the optimal dock leveler for their operations. And so within this post, we’ll provide three […]
Dock Lifts – Pit Installation vs Surface Installation
July 10, 2015, 1:42 pm - Why do most loading dock equipment manufacturers offer both a pit model and a surface model of dock lifts? The majority of dock lifts are manufactured to suit a recessed pit installation. In some applications the site is unable to accommodate a recessed pit, perhaps due underground services and the difficulty and/or expense associated with rerouting them. In this application, temporary applications, or perhaps just for flexibility in the future, a surface installed dock lift equipped with an approach ramp can be the best solution. Pit model dock lifts are available in the most platform sizes, capacity’s and with many more options available. There is a definite requirement for both models of dock lifts; the application generally dictates the right selection. Contact your Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.
5 Tips For Keeping Your Warehouse Organized
July 2, 2015, 10:33 am - A business that requires the use of a warehouse must have the means to keep the warehouse organized to protect their inventory during day-to-day operations. Many business leaders struggle with this task as dynamic business elements can interfere within the organization process. Fortunately, there are a number of solutions to this common business challenge. Within […]
