The Tray™ Issue #32 – 2021 The Year of Efficiency: Solutions to Bring More Efficiency, Organization, and Production to Your Facility and Warehouse Locations
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In your warehouse, it is imperative to have the right shipping and packaging equipment. Having the right tools will allow you to get your product out faster, safer, and more efficiently, ultimately improving your bottom line.
>Stretch Wrappers
Stretch wrappers help protect items using elastic recovery. Items remain bound and secured, and utilized for shipment. Rather than putting a pallet’s load of goods into a container, which is more costly, stretch wrappers contain items on a pallet and keep them safe during shipping and receiving.
We provide a variety of stretch wrapping systems to meet the needs of your warehouse, goods, and shipping. These include:
>Shipping Benches
To improve the flow of your shipping process, shipping benches maximize space and increase efficiency for all involved in the shipping line. Shipping benches provide ample space to pack and ship, and can be customized to fit your workspace.
Shipping benches come in heavy-duty steel, electrostatic dissipative steel, high-pressure laminate, laminated maple butcher block, and compressed wood. You can also choose risers and panels with electrical outlets to improve the simplicity of your workers’ space. Consider purchasing a shipping bench that includes shelves and drawers for added organization.
Stretch wrappers are a more economical approach to shipping bulky items. Rather than shipping large pallets of items in a container, stretch wrap securely keeps these items on the pallet and protects them during distribution, shipping, and receiving.
>Automatic Stretch Wrappers
An automatic stretch wrapper will help you get shipments out the door faster when you must make a delivery on time. These handy machines wrap even the most delicate shipments into a solid, easy-to-handle unitized pallet that will keep you on track and make your business more profitable.
Automatic stretch wrappers are the solution when you’re wrapping 45 or more loads per hour.
>Custom Stretch Wrappers
Stretch wrappers wrap the exterior of goods and boxes. While wrapping can be done by hand, it is more cost and time efficient to automate the process, especially when these items are in bulk.
Using custom stretch wrappers also removes the chance of human error while providing a stable, clean and uniform look. Stretch Wrapper Machine Options
>Stretch Wrap
Stretch wrap is very durable. It provides security and protection for your products during shipping and storage. Stretch wrap can prevent loss and tampering, protects goods from the weather elements, product from damage when being handled in a warehouse and protects workers from loose product.
Stretch wrap is the best and most cost-effective solution for securing goods on pallets. It also keeps the merchandise stable on the pallet, so they can be securely moved with a pallet jack or forklift, which helps avoid employee accidents.
>Turntable Stretch Wrappers
Turntable stretch wrappers offer an efficient solution for wrapping and securing your product quickly and easily. Turntable stretch wrappers are available in manual, fully automatic and semi-automatic wrapping systems.
You simply place the load on the turntable, which rotates. The film roll, on a vertical mast attached to a carriage system, moves up and down to wrap the product as it spins, conforming to its shape.
Rails, protectors, and safety barriers enable you to maintain a safe environment for employees and customers. Here at Shelving + Rack Systems, Inc. we offer several types of highly visible protective barriers and guard rail systems designed to keep both people and machinery safe.
>Bollards and Wrap Around Guards
Bollards and wrap around guards are two types of safety equipment that protect your capital investments. By preventing damage to your building, doorways and expensive equipment and machinery, a small investment in these safety items can represent cost savings of thousands of dollars over their lifetimes.
Bollards can be used to protect work equipment. Bollards can also be used to help protect employees from being injured by equipment or vehicles.
>Column Protectors
In today’s fast-paced, deadline driven business environment, the speed at which materials are moved through an operation is crucial. In a typical warehouse setting, many forklift trucks are operating at once to get products to their destination promptly.
Warehouse accidents result in significant financial and productivity losses that can be reduced or prevented altogether through appropriate safety measures. One of these safety measures is the installation of yellow, plastic column protectors.
Not everything in a warehouse has to be brand-new, especially when you are already on a tight budget.
At Shelving + Rack Systems, Inc., we offer used pallet racks and shelving to help increase the efficiency in your warehouse for your employees without breaking the bank. Because of the adaptability and versatility of pallet and shelving systems, used options can still be customized to fit your warehouse’s needs.
>Used Pallet Rack
Used pallet racking stores inventory and supplies safely and effectively. They come in a variety of sizes, makes, types, and heavy equipment load ratings. Our Pallet Rack Identifier can help you choose which pallet rack you have so you can decide what your upgrade should be. If you are still unsure, take a picture and email us. Our trained experts will help identify your pallet system.
Our inventory of used pallet racking systems is closely inspected for any breaks or damage, and we repair these issues before we ship your system out. We offer an inventory which includes brands such as Penco, EMI, Wedgelock, Sturdbibuilt, Interlake, Palmer Shile, Mecalux, Webblock, Ridgurack, Spacerak, Keystone, Slid-n-lock, Unarco, Republic, and T-Bolt.
>Used Shelving
Storing heavy construction equipment parts and supplies on shelving can take a toll over the years. For warehouses who are looking to replace sections of their shelving which have been discontinued by the manufacturer, used shelving offers an excellent replacement option. Our shelving is in good or like-new condition, and any necessary repairs are made before shipment.
We offer shelving options such as rivet-span, surplus, steel clip, steel nut and bolt, and stockroom.
Here at Shelving + Rack Systems, Inc. we offer a wide variety of options for companies looking to outfit their workplace with work benches and stations. It’s our goal to provide you with safe and effective working environments that optimize your output and protect the safety of both employees and equipment.
>Bench Accessories
The options for customizing your industrial workbenches are virtually limitless. No matter what additions or customizations you are planning to make, there is a bench accessory perfect for you.
One of the most popular bench accessories available is a caster kit. By putting your industrial workbench on casters, you can move your workbench to different locations as needed. In work environments where resources and needs are continually evolving, applying a caster kit to your workbench keeps your workspace movable and adaptable to those changing needs.
>Cabinet Benches
A well-designed workstation ensures everything the worker needs is readily available. Availability improves both productivity and staff morale.
Storage, therefore, is key. Taking advantage of verticality is imperative to ensure items are quickly available. Everything a worker needs will be close at hand.
>Industrial Workbench
Industrial workbenches are excellent additions to almost any workplace environment such as hospitals, factories and laboratories, and many more. They are versatile, are made of materials suitable for many tasks, and are built to last a long time, giving a superb return on investment. There are so many options it can be challenging to know where to start.
Workbenches come into contact with a wide variety of substances and weights. Our workbenches are made of reinforced steel to withstand the pressure of heat, corrosive liquids, and prolonged use. Able to resist many dents and scratches, these benches are built to last.
>Mobile Work Benches
Flexibility can be added to any workplace by adding mobile workstations, especially mobile benches. Mobile benches bring the worker to where the work needs to be done, saving time and money.
Another advantage of mobile benches is the ease of storage. At the end of the shift, they can be moved out of the way, ensuring the custodial staff has access to all areas for cleaning. Mobile benches can also be stored in awkward spaces and corners.
>Modular Bench
Configuring an effective workstation for handling materials is among the most critical considerations for efficiency and work quality that a business will face. A poorly designed industrial workbench can lead to decreased productivity and work quality, as well as cause ergonomic problems for workers.
Customized modular benches help solve the problems associated with a non-optimized workspace. By customizing a modular workbench to fit the unique needs of your business, you increase productivity, improve the work quality and efficiency of operations, and decrease the likelihood of injury for employees in the workplace.
>Modular Work Benches
A modular workbench is one way you can make sure each of your team members has exactly what they need as they design, build and track products throughout the day.
If you need a technician’s station, an accountant’s desk, a set of manual wire harness workbenches or a place to keep tools and do small project work, a modular workbench is the solution.
>Shop Tables
Shop tables are sturdy multi-purpose tables on which manual labor can be done such as metalworking, packaging, machinist work, food preparation, and laboratory work.
Shop tables come in a variety of styles. The tables range from simple flat butcher block (laminated maple) wood surfaces to extra strong 7-gaugeand double reinforced 12-gauge steel tops, that are adjustable, mobile, and continuous. They are available with cabinets, drawers, lighting, magnifying glasses, keyboard trays, monitor holders, plastic binsand attached pegboards.
>Stainless Steel Benches
Stainless steel benches are in many industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, medical device assembly, and scientific laboratories. These workplaces require highly sanitized environments with minimal contaminants, especially on work surfaces. In these industries, work surfaces come into contact with human flesh, clothing, equipment, and chemicals.
Stainless steel workstations minimize accumulation of such particles because they can be sanitized and don’t rust. Moreover, stainless steel benches help to maintain hygienic surfaces on which to sit and maneuver easily.
>Stronghold Heavy Duty Bench
Strong Hold workbenches are robust and hardy and “seriously strong.” With a 99-year warranty, the manufacturers of these “Made in the USA” workbenches, are guaranteeing the product is sturdy enough to last a lifetime.
Users of Strong Hold benches span across the spectrum – tool & die, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, warehouses, and educational organizations. The durability and strength of these workbenches make them ideal for any number of tasks and processes that require a solid surface such as maintenance and repair workshops, assembly areas, garden nurseries, laboratories, assembly, and production.
>Welding Benches
The welding benches are well-suited for a variety of welding applications. Small and large industrial, educational, and commercial enterprises have had excellent results.
Rugged, sturdy, and able to withstand years of heavy use, steel workbenches show minor wear and tear even with daily use for extended periods. The quality construction guarantees years of reliable use. Whether you choose a solid steel work surface or one with aremovable grating, strength and durability are guaranteed for all our products.
Safety is the most important aspect of any workplace. Employees need to know that their safety and health is paramount to all operations and planning in a workspace.
>Flammable Liquid Cabinets
Flammable liquid cabinets keep combustible liquids, pesticides, and corrosive materials safe. They are fire-resistant and are engineered to contain chemicals and solvents that can cause serious damage if ignited.
These cabinets are designed to fit anywhere within your workspace, according to your storage needs. They are clearly labeled and adhere to OSHA regulations.
>Lockers
Secure storage areas will help keep valuables safe for your employees. We offer several styles of heavy-duty lockers to outfit your break room and protect your employees’ belongings.
Lockers can be ventilated using perforated metal, or C-Thru lockers with clear acrylic doors. You can further customize your lockers with nameplates, benches, legs, sloped tops, filler panels, recessed handles, fingertip latches, and keys or combination locks.
>Mobile Storage Cabinet
Mobile cabinets have a broad range of uses across retail, industrial, and commercial enterprises. Almost all businesses have storage needs requiring cabinets, yet many have a suboptimal configuration of cabinets resulting in loss of productivity and increased frustration for workers.
Selecting a mobile cabinet system that is customized to suit the needs of your business can improve workflow, decrease inefficiencies, and provide quality storage for tools, papers, and other items in your workspace.
>Modular Drawer Cabinet
Modular drawer cabinets provide a safe and efficient way to store tools, jewelry, equipment manuals, small supplies, and hardware. They are useful for both industrial and commercial spaces and protect sensitive equipment from light and dust damage. Modular drawer cabinets that contain high-value items can be locked for additional safety measures.
For safety purposes, high-density storage drawers keep clutter to a minimum and allow you to continue to optimize your occupational safety requirements for employees.
>Vertical Carousel
Vertical carousels are very convenient in industrial workplaces, especially for companies that fill orders and ship a lot of products. Vertical carousels are made up of interior trays-shelves that rotate vertically in an oval pattern and bring the product to you. If you have a lower ceiling, these may be a good option for you.
>Storage Cabinets
Storage cabinets help organize items so that they do not cause a slip-trip hazard for employees or customers. Bin storage cabinets, workspace cabinets, safety cabinets, and storage cabinet shelves are options for maximizing storage space and increasing efficiency in your workplace.
>Stronghold Heavy Duty Cabinets
Strong-Hold uses 12-gauge metal to construct durable cabinets that are ready to use as soon as they are delivered. They keep items secure, and cannot be knocked over or moved easily which keeps employees safe.
There are several organizational features that can be adapted for any workspace.
Contact us today to help show you how. Call us at 800-589-RACK, that’s 855-358-7591.
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