Warehouse1 Material Handling Blog

Tuesday Apr 28, 2015

There are over 145,000 warehouse workers in the U.S. who spend their days picking, packing, and driving forklifts. Unfortunately, there are many warehouse safety concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, warehouse slip and fall accidents are responsible for over 95 million lost work days each year. If you take into account the additional 20,000 forklift...

Tuesday Apr 21, 2015

Whenever you work in a warehouse, you will eventually encounter space problems. You will need a system to maximize as much room as possible. The problem is, several expansion methods exist, and you must determine which ones are best for your workplace. One such method is pushback loading, which uses a mechanical railing to store as...

Sunday Apr 12, 2015

Tire racks are a necessity that makes organization and storage easy. Modern tire racks use boltless rivet shelving. This process makes it fast and easy to assemble, take down, and reassemble using simple tools, such as a rubber mallet. The process of boltless rivet shelving allows assembly and take-down to be completed in less than half...

Tuesday Apr 7, 2015

Consumers have many shelving options. Since there are a variety of durable choices, researching which systems work best for warehouse storage can be confusing. Understanding how to measure beams to match existing structures can pinpoint what will work for you. Learning how to measure space for new structures also enables warehouse owners to create storage plans...

Monday Mar 30, 2015

Drive-in pallet storage can be a great option for some businesses. However, while it is suitable for many warehouses, those that are short on space or have a larger variety of inventory may not benefit from this storage type. Below we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of drive-in storage systems, and describe some alternative...

Friday Mar 13, 2015

Moving pallets can be a difficult and time-consuming job. It’s also a fairly menial task that can take time away from other important tasks, so it must be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Many storage companies and other businesses are using carton flow storage to move twice as many pallets in the...

Saturday Feb 21, 2015

The number one advantage of buying used pallet rack is the size of your wallet after the purchase. New pallet rack is considerably more expensive, and buying used will create significant savings for your company. However, there are other advantages to purchasing used equipment you should consider. Buying a used pallet rack is simple. The...

Saturday Feb 14, 2015

Buying new pallet racking is expensive, so buying used equipment from Warehouse1 can be a great alternative. How do you know whether you’re really getting your money’s worth for that used pallet? Ask the following five questions before putting your faith into the purchase. Does the pallet rack meet all current...

Thursday Feb 5, 2015

Warehouses are often plagued with high energy consumption costs from trying to provide the appropriate temperature for a product. Ultimately, a large section that does not need to remain at a certain level is heated or cooled costing companies extra in energy expenses every year.  According to Evergy, “Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)...

Monday Dec 22, 2014

LTL or Less Than Truckload shipping is for freight that does not require a full-sized (48- or 53- foot) trailer. The concept came about in the 1980s. LTL shipping allows a transportation company to carry multiple goods from different businesses on one truck, and can save every party money. Shipping rates are determined by the classification...