Magliner

The old adage of “the right tool for the job” is especially true in the material handling industry. Lifting a heavy object by yourself could lead to injuries, but moving a heavy item with a heavy duty hand truck trolley is easy, safe, and efficient. Knowing which tools are right for the job is essential, as is knowing what tools are available.  Moving Gas Cylinders Large gas cylinders, or even multiple smaller cylinders, can be tricky to move around. If your employees need to move them from a warehouse to a delivery truck, such as for a medical supply service, a powered hand truck might be the right tool for the job. With an accessory that cradles items like cylinders, your team can move larger gas cylinders quickly and easily. If your employees use a delivery truck with a powered liftgate, the powered hand truck is an excellent tool for the delivery as well. Gas cylinders are awkward and difficult to move by hand, but the right tool makes a difference.  Larger Items A heavy...

Winter is often the most challenging part of the year for appliance and furniture delivery crews. The greatest and most common difficulty those crews encounter during the winter months, of course, tends to be the weather. Snow and ice not only make the delivery of large, heavy loads like furniture and appliances more difficult, they also make it more dangerous. Investing in the right material handling solutions, like customization and adding a powered hand truck to the equipment in the warehouse or on-site, can result in safer and more efficient winter delivery. Powered Hand Truck Upgrade to an Appliance Hand Truck The traditional hand truck is a versatile workhorse and the delivery driver’s best friend. For moving furniture, appliances, and other large loads, however, they’re simply not the best tool for the job. If your delivery drivers still have traditional hand trucks in their delivery vans or trucks, upgrading to an appliance hand truck, aka heavy duty hand truck,...

Wine has been around since ancient times and is enjoyed by virtually every culture. With the increasing demand for wine fueling an ever-growing global industry, even the small “craft” wineries are part of a very big business. It’s created a terrific opportunity for anyone with a passion for wine and winemaking. However, there are always ways to improve the business of wine, making winemaking both more efficient and safer for craft and family-owned wineries. Sometimes that may mean upgrading from a traditional to a powered hand truck , and sometimes it just means sufficient training. Powered hand truck Safety in the Vineyards Safety in the vineyard relies on the same basic safety rules that any other agricultural work requires. That includes the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comprehensive safety training for the use of all equipment. Although there are some additional concerns for vineyard work, such as: Night Harvesting Illumination ...