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Buying Moving Accessories at Economy Prices

February 14, 2013

In order to complete a move quickly and efficiently, those performing the move should remember that accessories often make the difference between a quick job and one that languishes on for several hours and puts everything else behind schedule. The accessories required during any kind of move, whether in a personal or business environment, are vast and come with numerous options. When shopping for these accessories, it’s a good idea to find a distributor that can match every need with several products, many different options, and excellent ongoing support.

Safe Techniques to Move Heavy Equipment Around

February 13, 2013

Movement of objects often requires equipment, especially when it comes to moving heavy, awkward or large items. And when there is equipment involved, it most often requires a human to operate the moving equipment. It is therefore vitally important for the safety of the person involved, to the reputation of your business, and to the product being moved, that the equipment be properly suited to the job at hand.

Rubber Caster Wheels for Sale Miami

February 12, 2013

Rubber is a well-known material that is often taken for granted. Although there are natural forms available, most of the rubber that is in use today is synthetic. Rubber is a material that has a mechanical property; it can undergo pressure and changes and still revert to its original condition with little to no permanent or noticeable demarcation. It is a material that has many varied uses that can be put to repeated tests in difficult conditions and still remain ready to use for the next application.

Weatherproof Moving Equipment

February 11, 2013

While moving is never a fun endeavor, the weather can make the process even more harrowing as it exposes valuable furniture and electronics to things like rain, snow, and the kind of wind that can throw a heavy hand truck off balance. These elements are not to be messed with, especially for homeowners that simply can’t afford to replace their personal items. Businesses, too, need to avoid running into trouble with Mother Nature, as rain and snow can do irreversible damage to equipment and electronics that keep things on track.

Lever Adjustable Crane for Small Loads

Most people who hear the word “crane” automatically think of the large construction cranes that are used to build and destroy buildings around the world. While that’s certainly a valid use for cranes, their size and scope can be radically reduced so that they’re small enough to take on the day-to-day tasks faced by most…

Useful Extensions for Forklifts

Though designed to be inherently useful in a wide variety of situations, even the best forklifts can sometimes be a bit limited by the length of the “forks” that extend outward from the equipment. Typically, these forks are just a few feet long and they’re designed to handle a pallet of regular size. In the…

Heavy Duty Pallet Trucks for Industrial Drums

Industrial drums are easily some of the heaviest pieces of equipment sitting in most commercial facilities, at least outside of the several-ton machines that make the facility tick every day. Drums can be pretty complex to move, largely because they come in non-traditional shapes that can present some unique challenges. In many cases, though, their…

Industrial Casters at Wholesale Price

With the large amount of objects that are moved through industrial facilities every day of the week, it’s important for those companies to make sure that their casters are in good repair. This helps to boost productivity levels, maintain high energy levels among workers, and ensure that no one suffers from a work-related injury due…

Dock Fan with an Extending Arm and Powerful Lamp

February 8, 2013

The work done at industrial facilities across the country is not for the faint of heart, with many workers putting in particularly long hours and working in conditions that can vary from freezing cold to swelteringly hot. That’s especially true for those who work near loading docks, where the outside temperature directly impacts how easy…

Rubber Wheels for Any Type of Moving Job

Customers shopping for moving supplies are almost always certain to pick up cardboard boxes, tape, markers, bubble wrap, and a number of other products designed to keep their equipment safe. One thing that often is overlooked, however, is the type of caster used to transport equipment throughout a facility, and even onto a moving truck…