September 6, 2016
When it comes to basic material handling equipment, two of the most useful items are the hand truck and the platform truck. The hand truck is tall and narrow and stands on two wheels. To use it, you slide the hand truck’s flat nose plate under the load, tilt the truck and balance it…
September 2, 2016
One of the most satisfying experiences that the customer service experts at Douglas Equipment have is convincing a skeptic to try a new piece of material handling equipment – because we know that once they try it, they will be delighted with how well it works! Many people, when they first encounter the need to…
August 25, 2016
The concept of material handling involves the movement, storage, control and protection of products and materials throughout the manufacturing process. This process includes the distribution of material, its consumption—and if applicable, its disposal. Throughout this process, there’s a wide range of solutions and systems used – manual, semi-automated and automated. All of these methods require…
August 15, 2016
Unfortunately, the days of the fully automated warehouse are not yet upon us. Automation plays a key factor in most modern warehouse facilities these days, but complete automation is not yet a reality. It may arrive sooner than you think – already Amazon is threatening to replace package delivery companies with drones. Who knows what…
June 23, 2016
The term ‘material handling equipment’ encompasses a diverse range of vehicles, tools and storage equipment. Typically, a warehouse is used to store items, and then move them to where they are needed. The easier it is to move items, the more efficient your warehouse can be. To increase efficiency, you need to have the right…
March 31, 2016
All warehouses are the same – but each warehouse is unique. What we mean by this general statement is that if you need to purchase material handling equipment, chances are that no matter what type of business you operate, you’ll have the same requirements as other businesses when it comes to equipping your warehouse. You’ll…
March 29, 2016
Douglas Equipment, located in Miami, Florida, is a leading wholesale supplier of casters and material handling equipment. To get an idea of the broad range of material handling equipment we sell, imagine a warehouse, then think about every aspect of operations that might occur in there, from lifting, to transport, to storage. We provide equipment…
March 24, 2016
The humble dolly is one of the most useful – and most used pieces of material handling equipment. In its simplest form, it consists of nothing more than a platform resting on four wheels. Yet, it can transport an amazing variety of loads, from a stack of small boxes, to an item as large as…
March 10, 2016
Material-handling equipment is probably the most critical tool needed for a warehouse or factory environment, and settling with inferior equipment is not the answer. However, you also want to be cognizant when it comes to your budget for material handling equipment. This is why it is best to turn to a team of trusted professionals…
March 3, 2016
Finding the right lifting equipment can be a tricky job because there are often so many variables involved. Below are just a few of the questions that you must ask yourself when choosing material handling lift equipment. How high do you need to lift your load? Will you need to place it onto a shelf…
