July 12, 2013
We at Douglas Equipment are proud to offer a wide selection of folding sack trolleys in our inventory at our location in Miami. Our trolleys are among the most popular, versatile and reliable pieces of mobility equipment. The key element is flexibility that the product provides to our clients. This is done with the full…
June 10, 2013
The Science of Hydraulic Power The science of hydraulic power offers many solutions for industrial work environments. With minimal effort and in limited space, the system allows for a lot of power to be transferred easily. By utilizing a system of liquids to do the work of transferring power, hydraulic mechanics is a system that…
April 30, 2013
People have been storing things since the beginning of time. It is a natural instinct to hold on, to reserve, and to prepare for future times by stocking up and storing. In today’s world, it is no different. The things that people store and the places and methods with which they use to store them may have changed, but not the instinct. In many cities around the nation today the storage business has been growing. People enjoy being able to store items, maintaining possession of their items while keeping them out of sight and out from under foot. Storage companies offer a variety of options in sizes of storage units and temperature conditions. Storage companies cater to a constantly moving crowd. People store things for long times and short times and therefore there is a constant movement of items in and out of the facility. With the constant movement of items it is very important to have equipment that is mobile, and one of the fastest and easiest ways to make something mobile is to add a small yet vital item, the caster.
February 26, 2013
Moving an appliance is no easy task, and even some appliance trucks can’t make it much easier. With the right appliance truck, though, appliances can be moved with relative easy and stability. All consumers need to know is that the truck has to come with a few key features, including an appropriate weight capacity and other features that will keep the appliance locked in pace, easy to maneuver, and a breeze to transport from one location to another. The killer features for an appliance truck are as follows.
February 19, 2013
The Evolution of Hand TrucksThe hand truck started out as a relatively simple piece of equipment, able to carry several boxes or a large piece of equipment in an upright manner simply by leaning back on two wheels. The simplicity of the product was something that resonated with commercial and industrial business owners at first, but many of them soon decided that the product needed to be a bit more versatile and sophisticated to meet their growing demands. As equipment got bigger and heavier, and as regulations got stricter concerning worker safety, hand trucks evolved to meet the changing needs of the industry.
February 18, 2013
Without a doubt, Wesco reigns as one of the leading hand truck manufacturers for businesses that are serious about quality construction, excellent handling of heavy loads and larger items, and lighter materials that make the job just a bit easier to complete. The company is also well known for its heavy-duty models that pack on extra weight in order to handle extra large loads. It’s a situation that has led Wesco to dominate the market for quite some time, and it has drawn many customers to the company’s more sensible Mighty-Lite line of products that offers some clear benefits over the competition.
February 15, 2013
One of the most economical material handling equipment choices in the moving industry today is the platform truck. It is a very versatile piece of equipment that is available in a variety of sizes, and materials. Depending on the job and the items that need to be transported there is a platform truck that is perfectly suited to your needs. However, it is a good idea to always have on hand a very sturdy, basic versatile model.
February 8, 2013
Moving is a pretty hard job, and most people would love to outsource that job to others. With demand that seems only to be increasing, the number of moving companies being started around the country is appropriately on the rise as well. Before starting such a company, though, aspiring movers will need to purchase a few key kinds of equipment to make each move easier and more enjoyable. After all, even those volunteering to do the job on behalf of others deserve to take it easy on themselves.
