Pentalift News Blog
Choosing The Right Material Handling Equipment
August 15, 2016, 10:06 am - No matter what material you’re handling in your warehouse, it’s important to make sure it’s managed carefully. First, you need to understand what you’re storing, how sensitive it is and how often it will need to be moved. Ask yourself what exactly you are keeping in your warehouse. If you are storing foodstuffs, or chemicals, […]
What Capacity Ranges Are Lift Tables Available In?
August 11, 2016, 1:19 pm - Pentalift pre-engineered (standard price list) lift tables are available with capacities ranging from 500 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. Pentalift also offers a high capacity series of lift tables with capacities ranging up to 120,000 lbs.
Contact a Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.
Benefits Of Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems
August 8, 2016, 10:42 am - Automated storage and retrieval systems, sometimes known as ASRS or AS/RS, are made of a variation of computer-controlled systems that will automatically place and retrieve loads from set storage locations. Many companies rely on automated storage retrieval systems because they are warehouse-safe and have no room for error. Besides being safe and offering ease-of-use, AS/RS […]
On Dock Lifts, are Higher Horsepower Power Units Used because of the Extra Weight Being Lifted?
August 5, 2016, 9:58 am - This question is asked often. A 1hp, 3hp; 5hp etc. power unit will all raise a dock lift of any capacity. The reason for increasing the horsepower rating is related to the lifting speed. As the lifting capacity gets increased, additional lift cylinders are required to lift the extra weight. To fill the lift cylinders in a time that is acceptable to raise the dock lift, the volume of oil being pumped to the lift cylinders is increased. This requires a larger volume pump. To operate the larger volume pump, a higher horsepower rated motor is required. Contact a Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.
Mistakes People Make When Choosing Warehouse Management Systems
August 1, 2016, 10:29 am - In a busy warehouse, there is no room for error. In order to reduce error, companies rely on warehouse management systems (WMS). When choosing the right WMS for your warehouse, it’s important not to make the following mistakes. These mistakes are costly and can threaten the safety of your employees. Not doing your due-diligence Before […]
