Forklift Lift Hooks & Accessories

Sometimes you cannot us a crane, or you have a load that is too small to justify using one. However, you cannot pick it up manually, but must somehow suspend it using a fork truck attachment and lift it to a more elevated position by raising the forks to the appropriate height.

Never try to chain the object to the forks.

Instead, use an Easy Rack lift hook. It is the safest way of suspending objects of the forks of a fork truck. You can use it with both extendable reach and straight mast forklifts.

A lift hook is an fork lift extension attachment with two fork pockets that slide onto the forks. A swivel hook hangs between this attachment at 24”. The unit is secured to the forks by a heavy duty chain. This keeps it from sliding past the 24 inch mark, which is vital to safe operations.

This is because of the way a fork lift is built. On most fork trucks, the load center is 24 inches. Anything positioned forward or behind this center of gravity can throw the entire vehicle slightly off balance. This may be something you might be able to get away with when lifting an exceptionally light load. However, when you are lifting anything of considerable mass, you will probably losing your contents on the ground, or even worse, overturning the vehicle and seriously injure yourself.

An Easy Rack forklift attachment hook gives you a safe, ergonomic, and time-saving key to elevating loads with fork trucks. The swivel hook is positioned at exactly 24 inches to the rear of the lift hook frame. This places the lift hook squarely at the precise location where most forklifts are manufacturer rated—the 24 inch load center.

You can then your standard forklift as you normally would, although you have to subtract 265 pounds--the weight of the lift hook itself-- from the total rating. For example, if your fork truck is rated at 8,000 pounds in a specific boom configuration, you then subtract 265 pounds from 8,000 pounds and calculate a new rating of 7,735 pounds.

It is essential that you never try to go beyond this factored rating, even for the sake of running a test. Always check your forklift manual for variations of the load capacity based on variable boom position. Normally, when you elevate the forks, rated lift capacity decreases. Similarly, on expandable reach forklifts, the rated capacity also decreases when you extend the boom.

You should only use a lift hook plate with the forklift forks level or with the tips tilted slightly upward. The lift hook is intended to be used for vertical lifting only, so you should never use it to pull any anything. Clear the area around the load of all personnel before you lift something, and have them stay at a safe distance while the load is being lifted.

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Crane Garbage Skip Rubish Containers

What is a crane trash skip?
It is a 4' X10' steel box, sloped on one end, which attaches to a crane. It is used for transporting a variety of loose materials and debris. Trash skips and steel dumping hoppers are mostly used by construction companies, although commercial landscaping companies also use them at times.

How does a trash skip work?
The trash skip is suspended from a crane by four cables or strap slings measuring 10 feet or longer. The sloped end makes it safe and easy for the crane operator to discharge the contents, even when the trash skip is loaded to its full capacity. Because it is made out of heavy duty steel and reinforced at all stress points, this simple, powerful container can handle almost any kind of trash, debris, or excess material that accumulates on decks or rooftops

The steel dumping crane trash skip will easily hold and safely move up to 12,000 pounds of debris at a time. You can raise it to any height, and then lower it directly onto a clear area on top of a building. Here, your workers can fill it with debris, clear the area, and let the crane operator lift away the debris. If necessary, crane operators can also lower the top of the container parallel to the side of a building, allowing workers to simply push the debris off the roof into the container until it is full.

Is the trash skip easy to use?
Yes. The steel crain hopper is very easy to fill with trash its sides are only 2' high. Workers can shovel or hand load debris without having to reach up and over the sides of the unit and risk back or shoulder strain. This is both ergonomic and time efficient.

The crane trash skip is just as easy to unload because it has the ability to self dump. To release debris, the crane operator sets the trash skip on the ground. Then, the two forward slings that are attached to the lifting eyes closest to the front end are released. The operator then lifts the trash skip using the rear slings that are still connected. This causes the trash skip to tilt forward lets its contents slide onto the ground.

Where are trash skips used the most?
In the construction industry, trash skips are most commonly used to remove trash from buildings. Landscaping companies also use them to unload gravel, sand, and rock used in back filling operations.

What are the specifications of the trash skip?
The unit features a 2.75 cubic yard capacity, and it weighs 1,110 pounds when empty. All edges and corners are reinforced by one-quarter inch steel, and the interior is reinforced by 3/16” steel plate liner.

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Safety Netting

How much safety netting does our company need?
You should install safety nets in any work environment where human life and company property is threatened by falling debris or the possibility of a person slipping and falling from a high place. You should also make certain that the netting you choose comply with any and all OSHA regulations that govern your particular industry and type of operation.

What type of safety netting is used in the amusement industry?
It takes many forms. Often, it is made from UV and chemically resistant rope to make it more durable in outdoor and aquatic environments. Amusements parks often used cargo-styled safety nets as containment barriers around playground equipment, and they use them as well for crowd and traffic control. Steel reinforced soft play safety netting makes for safe and enjoyable play in a contained environment. Orchestra pit safety nets form containment areas around theater stages and performance areas in schools and public arenas.

What are baynets and how are they used?
Almost every vehicle service center has open-pits in which workers stand while working on vehicles. OSHA fall protection regulations require these open-pit areas to be covered. Penalties for violating these codes can be as high as $70,000.

Places where bay safety nets are commonly found include auto lube centers and auto dealership service departments. Polypropylene safety nets are also used around rail car, truck, and bus maintenance pits.

What is safety netting used for in the construction industry?
Nylon and polypropylene nets are widely used for both applications in a variety of construction types. Debris containment liners are used in bridge construction prevent falling objects from posing a hazard to traffic passing below. Safety harnesses of all types are always used in residential construction to protect personnel from falling from high places. Such nets and harnesses are made from high-tenacity, synthetic mesh and can be combined with rope, wire rope, or webbing for additional strength and tenacity. Worker safety in the commercial construction industry is further ensured by installing vertical debris nets around the perimeter of the building to protect pedestrians and structures below from falling objects.

How do material handling companies use safety netting?
Retractable lifeline and safety harnesses are used in material handling just as they are in the construction industry as a cost effective safeguard against fall protection. Cage netting is also extensively utilized used in any type of work that involves placing employees on an elevated platform. Oil refineries often rely upon this type of work and place these safety nets around the platform to act as a form of enclosure that prevents trips and deadly falls. Safety nets are often commonly used as barriers and containment systems, such as conveyor guards, rack pallet guards, and mezzanine guards. Made in a variety of mesh sizes to match specific environments, these cargo nets are crucial to restricting access to hazardous areas and dangerous equipment, and are much more cost effective than the installation of solid, physical barriers.

Where are you located?
Easy Rack is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including Arlington, Texas, Beaumont, Texas, Denton, TX, McKinney, Texas, Midland, TX, Killeen, Texas, Dallas TX DFW, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, ALBQ, NYC, LA, MPLS, Cleveland, Ohio, Kansas City, Mo., Mesa, Arizona, Virginia Beach, Va., Omaha, Nebraska, Oakland, California, Miami, Florida, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Colorado Springs, Colorado, New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., New Orleans, La.

What other commercial and industrial supplies does Easy Rack carry?
Easy Rack carries a wide variety of used pallet racks, commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you.

Portable Security Gates

Each gate is made from two 6 ft. wide sections and stands 6 1/2 ft. tall when folded. It can be easily carried through any standard door and rolled easily for storage. Additional 6ʼ sections can be added to a gate so it can be used to cover larger openings or to block off outdoor areas. The gate is made from standard type 14 gauge channel and locks to the wall by means of a locking bar and padlock.

A number of organizations and institutions use portable security gates to protect their property and restrict access on an as need basis.

Hospital Portable Security Gates
Traffic in hospitals falls off greatly after visiting hours. Only those people who are spending the night with a loved one tend to be in the building. These individuals do not need access to the entire building. They only require access to the personʼs room, break rooms, and restrooms. Hospitals will use steel portable security gates to block access to hallways that are not being used and to limit access to specific units by blocking off all entryways except for one. This keeps the facility quieter so patients can rest. It also helps keep the hospital cleaner by only allowing only limited traffic in hallways.

School Portable Security Gates
Schools have to keep a close watch on theft and vandalism. They commonly use portable security gates both in the building and outside the building to prevent access to the building. Places such as athletic equipment storage areas, science labs, cafeterias, and school offices are vulnerable to break-in if not protected. Certain outdoor structures and areas can also be the targets of vandalism. Portable folding security gates can be placed in front of these areas as a protective measure.

Construction Site Portable Security Gates
Many times when buildings are erected doorways are immediately cut in the wall. However, the interior of the new structure is not yet ready for general human occupancy. Workers who assume that an open door in the side of the building is the best and quickest way to enter may walk into any number of dangerous, or even deadly, safety hazards. Portable security gates placed over these doors can literally save a workerʼs life. Some crews may required by safety codes to use them. If you are a general contractor, mechanical contractor, or electrical contractor, it is always good to keep portable industrial security gates on hand just in case.

Public Event Portable Security Gate
Cities will often host public events and holiday celebrations at the city hall or civic center. Portable security gates are ideal for these events in two respects. They can be used to cordon off sidewalks that lead to areas where people do not need to be. Doorways into the building can be blocked with them as well it to prevent access to sensitive areas, and interior hallways that lead to break areas and restrooms can be open to the public and adjoining areas blocked with portable metal security gates.

Choosing Your Portable Security Gate
Decide if you will mount the gate within the entrance or in front of the door casing to the entrance, and measure the appropriate height or width. Consult with an Easy Rack specialist if you need a custom size, or find a standard size portable security gate in our inventory that matches the dimensions you require.

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Electric Heavy Duty Hydraulic Scissor Lifts

Heavy Duty electro hydraulic scissor lifts rank among the most powerful material handling tools Easy Rack carries. These products are needed for loads weighing from 15,000 LB up to 120,000 LB. Like all scissor lifts, electro hydraulic units are intended to keep heavy materials at a stable, consistent elevation for safe access and efficient operations to be performed. They are frequently used by telephone companies, lumber companies, and air craft engine companies to elevate materials for manipulation, moving, or service work.

Oftentimes electro hydraulic scissor lifts are buried in the ground and used to facilitate the unloading an loading of tractor trailers. Two hydraulic scissor lifts will be spaced apart at the exact same distance as the front and rear wheels on a tractor/trailer. The lift will be flush to the ground when it is the elevated position. When the truck is ready for loading, it will be “parked” with both sets of wheels centered on either electro hydraulic lift. The lift tables will then be lowered, locking the truck in place and making the trailer bed flush to the ground.

This allows work crews to drive fork trucks directly into the trailer without it wobbling to either side. Workers can also move barrels and containers that hold sensitive materials and flammable liquids safely into the trailer with minimal risk of spillage or injury. Nuclear power plants often use electro hydraulic scissor lifts to secure trucks that are used to haul off nuclear wastes.

Of course, electro hydraulic scissor lifts are not always buried in this fashion. Many times they are used to elevate heavy engines in tractor companies to work platforms where technicians and welders can work from a standing position rather than having to work from a ladder, or actually climb on top of the engine and risk a fall. The larger the lift; the more weight it will safely elevate, and the higher it can be raised.

Because these machines are extremely heavy duty and engineered for maximum strength and stability, they have a design safety factor of 3 to 1. Each electrohydraulic lift features an externally powered motor ranging from 5 to 15 hp, depending on the lift model and size. Motors are controlled from an up/down push button control on the end of a 20 ft cord. Each motor includes an adjustable upper travel limit switch that automatically shuts off the motor and pump at the desired pre-set height. Two secondary, mechanical upper travel back-up stops provide an additional safeguard against over extension.

If necessary, workers can also stand on hydraulic scissor lifts safety. The man lift platforms are supported by rectangular structural tube scissor legs and torque tubes that maintain maximum horizontal and longitudinal stability and minimize deflection when the unit is supporting huge loads and/or workers. Toe guards along the edges of the platform provide a standard, yet very important, safety buffer against accidental slips and falls.

Heavy duty scissor lifts are built with a number of additional safety and mechanical features that are engineered to ensure stability, safe operation, durability under extreme stress for long periods of time, and reliable performance of all unit components for the duration of the unit’s lifespan.

Easy Rack specializes in material handling equipment including all forms of Scissor Lift Work Tables.

Here are just a few of the many types of ergonomic lifting equipment we carry:

Hydraulic Scissor Lift Tables

Electric Ergonomic Scissor Lift Tables & Carts

Electric Hydraulic Lift & Tilt Tables

Ergonomic Work Tables

Standard, Heavy Duty, Low Profile & Powered Carousels

Carousels

Pallet Lifters

Lift Tables

Electric Lift Tables

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Cantilever Shelving

Cantilever shelving both new and used will allow you to store any awkwardly proportion or especially long materials like tubing and pipe safely and conveniently. It is extremely valuable when it comes to converting unused floor space into functional storage space. Cantilever shelving also helps maintain a safer, less cluttered work environment. You will never again have use the floor to store dry wall, metal sheets, or pipes that create trip hazards and present obstructions to workers and fork trucks.

Another advantage you receive from cantilever shelves is the organizational improvements they can contribute to your process flow. With the correctly proportioned cantilever racks, any number of products that normally defy category and easy storage can be segregated and compartmentalized for quick inventory and retrieval on demand. The improvements this efficiency will make will prevent you from losing money on needless overtime and mistakes in inventory and stock selection. Although these returns on investment may at first appear at intangible and nebulous, they are nevertheless absolutely real and will over the course of time pay for the equipment itself.

Cantilever shelves differ considerably from traditional shelving systems and pallet racking systems. Instead than supporting a flat surface with a traditionally designed frame, cantilever shelves uses vertical uprights and adjustable arms that reach outward. Cantilever uprights and arms will either extend horizontally at a straight 90 degree angle to the upright, or they will angle slightly upward in order to cradle certain materials. Generally speaking, flat items like dry wall are stored on the horizontal arms, and longer, cylindrical materials are stored on arms that angle up to prevent roll off. Knowing which type of uprights and arms to use in your cantilever rack requires first deciding exactly what you plan to use it for. It also requires some calculation of weight load and distribution which either simple math or a phone call to an Easy Rack expert can help you quickly determine which used pallet racking system is good for you.

Because uprights and arms are sold individually, larger cantilever shelves are custom creations of our clients. They are reconfigured systems we have available that are designed for light and general storage needs. Details of these units can be obtained by clicking here, or by calling an Easy Rack representative for more information toll free at 888-776-3720.

If you are going to build your own custom shelving out of cantilever supports and arms, it is important to follow four general principles in determining exactly which items you will need to create a medium duty or heavy duty storage system for your warehouse or factory.

1. First, determine overall weight capacity for the system by dividing the total amount of weight you will store by the number of arms you plan to order. You must install enough arms to evenly divide individual proportions of the load that are equal to or less than the total weight capacitance of an individual cantilever shelving arm.

2. To determine the strength and number of uprights you will need, again divide your total weight by the projected number of vertical support to make sure that the divided weight is equal to or less than the total capacity of the piece. Never allow the weight on a single cantilever arm to exceed the weight capacity of a vertical upright. To do so would put stress on the entire system.

3. Also make sure that the depth of the load never exceeds the length of the cantilever arm. If it does, the cantilever arms are pulled forward and the shelving unit can potentially tip forward.

4. Finally, divide the total product length by the total number of arms, and then divide the product again by two. This determines the total overhang of your equipment on either side of each arm. Without the proper degree of overhang, the arms will be stressed or the cantilever shelf will become horizontally imbalanced.

If you do not have time to do all these shelving calculations, or if you simply do not like math, call us and let us do it for you. We specialize in building custom cantilever shelves for virtually any storage need. We design cantilever shelving systems according to precise load size and weight, and we ensure the correct allowance for vertical clearance. We will also recommend, when necessary, additional necessities such as guide rails and entrance guards that will protect equipment and material from damage.

Ordering cantilever racks online is a simple, safe and secure with Geotrust. Our Internet staff of shelving associates will not ship an order until it meets all functional and safety requirements mandated by principles of excellence and industry regulations.

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Commercial Metal Pallet Rack Guards, Steel Safety Rails and Industrial Racking Guard Rail Systems

Metal safety rails are heavy-duty impact barriers and provide maximum protection against vehicle collisions. Industrial guardrail systems rely upon two or more adjacent guardrails installed together to multiply the strength of the impact barriers. They serve to protect both personnel and equipment by creating a clearly visible, almost impenetrable barrier against heavy vehicle impact. Commercial metal guardrails are manufactured to withstand not only fork truck and material handling equipment impact, but also safeguard against automobile and truck collisions as well.

Easy Rack supplies of all types of metal guard and safety rail systems to clients nationwide, and we will coordinate all drop shipping and installation required for successful implementation. Some safety rails are also available in custom dimensions as well.

Galvanized Guard Rail
Galvanized steel rails offer maximum and protection and durability with some of the hardest metal known to man. These highly economical and efficient galvanized safety rail systems can be utilized indoors or outdoors. You can build the system anywhere from one, two, or three rails high. Tubular posts work to keep the rails in place and are machined for perpendicular, continuous rail mounting. Easy Rack also provides US D.O.T. guardrail mounting and I-beam posts available upon request and also provides all necessary post mounting hardware included. A floor mounting kit can be purchased from Easy Rack separately, or you can coordinate installation through an Easy Rack specialist.

90º Curved Galvanized Guard Rails
Ninety-degree galvanized steel guardrails create a right angle of protection that wraps around the corners of buildings and walls. This keeps the building protected in places where fork trucks and vehicles often accidentally collide with structures. 90º safety rails also work very well at corners of driveways when it is necessary to direct traffic in a certain direction. Ninety-degree guard rails are built to work in combination with Easy Rack’s GR series straight rails, and they can be mounted with tubular (GR-TP) or spring (GR-SP) posts.

Specialty End Guards
Heavy-duty end guards protect personnel, buildings, walls, corners, and pallet racks against damage from forklifts, fork trucks, and commercial vehicle traffic. They are easy to attach to the ends or corner connection of any guardrail.

Structural Guard Rail Systems
C-channel structural guard rails are made from structural C-channel 8.2 pounds per foot for maximum and industrial strength. Their drop in style design protects machinery and personnel. Safety railing can be removed in a matter of seconds if necessary, and Easy Rack can also have it manufactured in custom lengths upon request.

Structural Guard Rail - drop-in and bolt-on style
Drop in style safety rails create a strong barrier with easy access to contents. You can use them to create a modular system that will protect equipment, inventory, and people from damage or injury. Structural guardrails consist of triple ridge corrugated rails, and are constructed from 1/8" thick material, made for high impact resistance indoors or out. The end posts are constructed of round corner 1/4" thick material, and the steel base plate measures 10" square and is 5/8" thick. Bolts, anchors, washers, and nuts are provided with individual post sections, and Easy Rack concrete mounting kit are sold separately.

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Loading Dock Equipment, Dock Levelers, Loading Dock Seals, Gantry Cranes & Affordable Material Handling Supplies from Easy Rack.

The loading dock is the place where your business meets the rest of the world, and where the products that your staff has invested time and energy in finishing and preparing are handled before being dispatched. The loading dock is where the rubber meets the road so to speak. It is the one place in your business where assets collect, and the place where accidents are most likely to occur. Back injuries can most definitely be prevented with proper material handling procedures and quality loading dock equipment from Easy Rack.

The weather is one variable that can have a major impact on the safety of your employees and the loading dock equipment they use. If a dock is exposed to the elements, then moisture can cause the floor to become slippery where staff can slip and where accidents are more likely to happen. By incorporating a commercial grade dock seals & shelters around the loading door area this will prevent any water or wind to be a factor and make it much easier to get the trucks loaded and unloaded in poor weather.

A variety of different cranes and gantry cranes are available including a number of high capacity jib cranes that can be used to raise heavy items into place before being swung onto the back of the truck. No matter what kind of loads you are planning to transport, having the right kind of dock equipment to carry the weight of the items you are loading is essential.

Easy Rack are experts in providing material handling solutions for the whole production process, and the dispatch area is no different, so no matter what the products are that you are loading or unloading, there is equipment available that can make the process much more straightforward and safe. As a major loading dock equipment company that supplies both commercial and industrial customers, we have access to virtually any dock accessory or dock loading equipment on the market.

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Safety Bollards, Commercial Safety Barriers, Steel Bollard Posts, Plastic Bollard Covers & Traffic Supplies

Easy Rack bollards come in a wide range of sizes and mounting options, offering today’s warehouses and factories the full gamut of choices necessary to separating sensitive areas from areas of heavy traffic.

Our bollards are available in both new and used models, and we will drop ship and install them to any location in the United States.

What are steel pipe safety bollards?
This is the most common type of bollard and can be used both indoors and outdoors to protect work areas, racking and personnel.

What are smokers’ bollards?
Each unit features a removable top that is connected to the steel container that holds the butt, and it can be locked with a padlock or combination lock to secure the top.

How do offset steel bollards?
Unique design features offset base plate that won't interfere with traffic. The base plate includes 4 pre-drilled mounting holes.

Do you have any bollards that can be fixed in concrete?
Pour in place bollards can be set in concrete. The extra length of the Pour in Place Bollard allows you to maintain the needed height while fixing the bollard in concrete. Bollard comes with welded anchoring tabs and a removable cap so the bollard can be filled with concrete to increase its strength and durability. Powder coated yellow for high visibility.

What is the purpose of chrome-plated steel bollard?
Chrome-plated bollards add a more attractive touch to the environment. These units are made from a hollow steel core and feature a removable top cap that allows the core to be filled with concrete for greater strength and stability.

How do removable bollards work?
A removable Bollard comes with a sleeve that can be set in concrete to hold the bollard. When access is needed into an area that is protected by the bollard, simply lift the bollard out of the sleeve. Replace the bollard in its sleeve to reinstate the protective barrier. Powder coated yellow for high visibility. Sleeve is included.

What is the best use for a folding bollard?
The folding bollard provides a secure, adjustable, barrier to secure areas. The bollard locks in the raised position with a padlock (padlock not included). When the padlock is removed, the bollard may be lowered to the ground to allow for access.

What is the best bollard to use when safety is highest in priority?
We recommend the spring-loaded steel bollard. It can be ordered with a light/siren option that adds a visual and audible warning to personnel. The unique spring-loaded design will bend and not break like rigid bollards. Unit is very energy efficient and only requires two 9-volt batteries to operate.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material-handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide.

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Industrial Metal Shelving, Material Handling Equipment, Mezzanine Storage Systems & Pallet Racking New and Used from Easy Rack.

Easy Rack supplies virtually every form of industrial metal shelving in all shapes, sizes and models. Industrial shelving systems can be custom ordered new or acquired in good, slightly used condition. When you buy used shelving Easy Rack can save you hundreds of dollars on medium to large orders.

Easy Rack offers to industrial and commercial clients a nationwide distribution network that is able to quickly and efficiently ship material handling products. This shipping process includes the dispatching of professional installers onsite whose special skills not only setup metal shelving systems safely, but also configure those systems to make maximum use of horizontal and vertical storage space at your place of business.

Here are a few of the key features and benefits of industrial metal shelving:

Industrial-Steel-Shelving Units
Industrial steel shelving is another term commonly used for open-ended Wide span, or Long span industrial shelving. Long span design creates efficient, compartmentalized storage space out of floor space adjacent to any wall. Long span units are available in sizes of up to 24-gauge and provide excellent, reliable storage platforms for large pieces of equipment, motor parts, or construction materials. They are also very good for chemical storage because they have been especially designed for corrosion resistance.

Steel Warehouse Shelving
There are two primary categories of steel warehouse shelving: open and closed. Open metal shelving allows you to access materials from the side as well as from the front. These shelves are normally taller than wide and can serve as excellent tools for converting unused vertical space into storage area. Closed metal shelving offers the security and stability of cabinetry and can even be folded together like a book. Of course, these units are far better than cabinets or bookcases because their steel construction allows even the smallest units to easily support 450lbs of materials.

Rivet Shelving Units
Rivet shelving is the least expensive of our metal shelf categories, and it is ideal for companies on tight budgets. Rivet shelves allow you to access material from all sides and do not use braces that could obstruct storage access.

Mezzanine Shelving & Decking Systems
Mezzanine shelving systems can literally create floor space out of air space and increase storage area up to 150%. This type of metal shelving should be strongly considered if you are facing an upcoming move. Often mezzanines can create so much extra room they eliminate the need to spend money on relocation.

Pallet Rack Shelving
Just about all materials are shipped on pallets of some kind. As such, metal pallet rack shelves are standards in almost all modern warehouses and an absolute must for warehouses adjacent to a factory. They enable organizations to streamline process flow by keeping materials securely stored on pallets from the time of delivery all the way up till they are used in the manufacturing process.

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Pallet Storage Racks, Heavy Duty Pallet Racking & Commercial New or Used Shelving Systems from Easy Rack.

The term “pallet storage racks” is quite frankly another term for heavy-duty pallet racks or heavy-duty shelving. Is refers to higher weight capacities, not to a specific size, color or style. Some pallet storage units feature weight capacities of up to 48,000 pounds.

In terms of construction, bulk pallet storage racks vary little from their lighter duty shelving equivalents. They function in much the same way, the only real difference being that they require professional installation to be safely and efficiently setup and they must be moved with heavier equipment in order to ensure the safety of both workers and content.

The most popular warehouse pallet storage racks found commonly throughout warehouses and factories nationwide is the teardrop design from Easy Rack. The standard dimensions for a teardrop pallet storage rack is 64” in width and 300” in height. In most normal heavy-duty storage environments, this usually provides all necessary storage space for the requirements at hand. Teardrop racks also offer an additional 2” of adjustable space to create maximum efficiency in height usage.

Teardrop pallet storage racking systems consist of boltless design that provides easy assembly and quick adjustment on the spot. Braces are welded together to high tensile steel columns to create a safe and sturdy upright truss. The most heavy-duty teardrop units feature a storage capacity of up to 35,000 lbs.

Both new and used pallet storage racks can be obtained from Easy Rack. Your Easy Rack specialist will help you choose which design and capacity pallet storage racks best fits your current warehouse or factory storage needs and which design and weight capacity are most appropriate for your particular situation.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of new & used pallet racks, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular buildings installed nationwide.

In addition, we offer parking lot lighting packages, wall pack security lighting fixtures, high bay warehouse lighting fixtures and commercial decorative outdoor lighting for site or area lighting applications.

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Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with regional distribution centers located in all 50 States. Call today and let one of our friendly customer service agents assist in product selection, or simply to ask a question. Our material handling experts are here to any and all of your questions.

Aluminum Loading Ramps, Dock Levelers & Material Handling Dock Equipment from Easy Rack Online.

Aluminum loading ramps from Easy Rack offer you the perfect ramping solution that allows businesses to move equipment and products on and off trucks safely and conveniently. Easy Rack aluminum loading dock ramps are lightweight and easy to use and come in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes to meet every need loading dock situation.

When purchasing aluminum loading ramps for your home or business one must take into account the kind of goods that will be loaded and unloaded from a trailer to a level dock. Smaller aluminum car ramps may be more suitable for residential needs, where larger more heavy duty commercial truck ramps with side rails are available for commercial and industrial applications.

With lighter and shorter loading ramps, you will generally find that the main purpose is to provide a convenient link between the dock and the trailer, however even in these situations, it is still vitally important to consider a number of factors. The loading dock is potentially one of the most hazardous areas within any industrial environment, and as such care should be taken wherever possible. The use of aluminum loading ramps with raised sides is essential, as these will prevent goods and carts from rolling off the side of the ramp, and reduce the incidence of injury to staff.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular buildings installed nationwide.

If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you. Our home office is based in Houston, Texas with regional distribution centers located in 50 States including New York NY, Los Angles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., Dallas TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville AR, Norfolk VA , Madison WI.

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Why Buy New Cantilever Racks when Used Cantilever Racking Systems from Easy Rack are a Fraction of the Cost?

Used cantilever racks from a top quality online supplier like Easy Rack offer a number of advantages to your business over traditional purchasing channels. Online you are able to invest in the best quality materials in the marketplace, and also enjoy a substantial discount by purchasing used canteliver racks. This means that rather than having to settle for second best in terms of the quality equipment that is available within your budget, you can instead enjoy the highest quality canteliever and tear drop racks available, at a fraction of the brick and mortar store pricing.

Used cantilever racks make excellent use of space, and allow you to store more into a warehouse or storage facility. Rather than requiring pillars at both the front and back of the rack, cantilever systems transfer the weight that is supported on the commercial shelves into vertical force through a single support column. This is achieved by using a counterweight on a secondary set of shelving at the rear of the rack, or alternatively by mounting the unit against a wall.

When you buy new or used cantilever racks from Houston based Easy Rack, you get the same level of service that you would expect from a material handling company that specializes in industrial racking solutions. Easy Rack carries a wide variety of pallet racks, commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular buildings installed nationwide.

Stop looking looking and contact us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will locate any racking system or modular building for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with regional distribution centers loacated in all 50 States including New York NY, Los Angles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., Dallas TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville AR, Norfolk VA , Madison WI.

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Discount Pallet Rack Shelving Solutions from Easy Rack - Houston's Largest Material Handling Superstore.

The standard wooden pallet has become the storage solution of choice in material handling circles. To facilitate the safe and secure storage of palletized loads, commercial pallet rack shelving is required. Improperly fitted used pallet racks can add huge costs to your business.

Catastrophic collapses of poorly installed pallet racks or long span shelving systems can be expensive and also cause untold harm to those who are within the storage racks when the accident takes place. By buying your rivet shelving from Easy Rack you get the benefit of dealing with trained professionals who understand the process so that you can be confident that the system that the industrial shelving have chosen for your business is not only the right one, it is also the safest possible solution, and one that is built to last.

The team of professional storage specialists will deliver a pallet rack shelving solution to your premises. Easy Rack will investigate ways of leveling the foundations for the shelves, and ensure that the initial components or the the pillars that hold up the rest of the shelving are properly and securely mounted, as this will govern the actual strength of the finished units. Depending on the actual needs of the installation, legs will either be bolted into the ground or secured to the floor for support.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular buildings installed nationwide.

Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with distributors located in all 50 States including New York NY, Los Angles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., Dallas TX, Conroe, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville, AR, Norfolk, VA , Green Bay, WI.

We would be delighted to assist with design and development as well as prepare a detailed cost estimate that includes installation for some items, if needed. Call us toll free at 888-776-3720 for a free material handling estimate or to discuss your commercial or industrial shelving needs. Read our testimonials section or product reviews to learn more about Easy Rack.

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Material Handling Resources, Trade Publication Links & Glossary of Terms for Material Handling and Pallet Racking.

Easy Rack is commited to servicing the material handling industry. Our comprehensive product offerings are designed to fufill every challenge facing manufacturers, distributors, and warehouse managers in today's dynamic marketplace. In addition, we have extensive resources such as trade publication links, helpful material handling resources and industry specific glossaries to educate and assist our clientele.

Our many storage units will transform the unused vertical cube of a building into new space that in many cases eliminates the need to move. Our wide selection in material moving equipment enables companies to find the right tool for the right job and thus eliminate safety and lighting problems and time delays by making it simpler and faster to move supplies around the building.

Our material handling and storage products fall into five major categories, each of which targets a specific area of moving products and supplies or more safely and efficiently storing them:

1. Material Handling Equipment
2. New & Used Pallet Racks
3. Industrial Shelving
4. Storage Racks
5. Ergonomic Equipment & Supplies

Easy Rack is one of a handful of online material handling web sites to provide such an extensive array of products and services. Our commercial and industrial product knowledge is deep and supported by some of the most seasoned and professional installers you will ever find.

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Desk Movers, Material Handling Carts, Hand Trucks, Loading Dock Equipment - Buy Online Today From Easy Rack

Are you in the process of moving offices or perhaps relocating to a new office? Using a desk mover from Easy Rack can save your back and make the process of transporting desks and other furniture a breeze.

Change is constant in a dynamic business environment, and being in a position to make those logistical changes within your organization without impacting on the flow of work is important.

One of the main areas where most large companies find that they need to improve their reaction to change is in the area of internal reorganization. Moving large desks is one activity that causes headaches in any size office reorganization. The process of loading and unloading drawers, and moving the various bits and pieces of equipment used by hundreds of people can be a huge problem and take weeks of careful planning, not to mention a huge number of boxes. This kind of mass desk move will also have a major impact on productivity over a period of days. This is unnecessary, and by using a special desk mover, you will be able to improve the flow of the whole process and reduce the time that carting desks take by a huge amount, as well as reducing the impact on the workplace in general.

A desk mover is a special form of a dolly that is designed exclusively for safely lifting and moving desks. Easy Rack desk trucks feature a larger base than standard hand trucks, and support the desk in a level position so that items do not fall off or slide around as the desk is moved. The desk movers available from Easy Rack are roughly 32 inches wide and 16 inches deep, and can carry a desk weighing of up to 600 pounds.

We specialize in all types of Material Handling Equipment , New & Used Pallet Racks, Industrial Shelving, Tire Storage Racks, Commercial Lighting, Industrial Ladders, Storage Racks, Gantry & Jib Cranes.

Contact us at 888-776-3720 and let us help you make the best material handling investment within your budget. We are located in Houston Texas and look forward to your call partner!

Packaging Equipment, Industrial Shelving, New & Used Pallet Racks & Material Handling Supplies From Easy Rack

One of the most important areas of any business is the distribution center, better known as the shipping department. It is at this point where your products are packaged, loaded onto strapping machines, put on pallets, released and shipped around the world. Any damage that occurs during the shipping process is expensive, and can have a serious impact on your profit, not to mention the hassle of returns. Protecting your finished goods with quality packaging methods will certainly reduce these costs.

To facilitate smooth sailing of goods, Easy Rack offers a range of commercial grade packaging equipment, carousels and turntables and material handling supplies. From shrink wrap to hold a number of different items on a single pallet to a strapping tool that allows you to secure goods during distribution, there are a number of different pieces of packaging equipment available from Easy Rack to help you to get the job done right every time.

One of the major things that you need to consider when choosing equipment for packaging and pallet racks for storage is the quality that it offers. While some cheap packaging equipment does not give you the kind of results that you would like to see – uneven loading, poor quality finish, and more, when you choose the right kind of equipment to get the job done properly, you can be sure of getting a positive result every time, and as a result of this, you can be certain that when you send items out, they will arrive at their final destination in the kind of condition that both you and your customers expect.

Easy Rack is one of the largest suppliers of packaging supplies and machines, new and used pallet racks, including the innovative pallet flow racking system. Our trained material handling consultants can answer any questions you may have or assist you with an order.

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Using Fork Lift Attachments Self Dumping Steel Hoppers Easily Move Raw Materials.

Self dumping steel hoppers and perfect for carrying goods on a standard fork lift truck. You not only get a disposal system that is easily manageable in terms of loading and unloading, but one that is fast, reliable, and capable of carrying large amounts of materials in a single trip around the building.

Steel dumpers are stationary for collecting items and completely portable when transporting from one area to another. The handy fork lift attachment makes them an attractive trash collection and disposal solution to most commercial warehouse or industrial facilities.

You can choose light duty hoppers that are designed to carry waste such as crushed boxes and long planks of wood, or deeper fully contained hoppers with poly lids which are suitable for dust and even liquids. Most self dumping hoppers feature a fully laser welded construction that prevents any leakage in use.

One of the main advantages of a self dumping steel hopper is that it does not require complex and expensive pneumatic systems in order to raise the fully loaded hopper in order to dump the contents. Instead, the natural position of the hopper is in the dumping position, and gravity will naturally pull the unit forwards when the operator unlocks it. This means that the hopper can be attached to the fork lifts quickly and effectively, with no additional power requirements or other issues needing to be addressed.

If you are in the market for a new steel dumper or a self dumping hopper with a quick release feature, Easy Rack can meet those requirements. Our vast selection of material handling products, coupled with award winning customer service representatives, will make your online buying experience a treat compared to others. We will work hard to earn your business and welcome the opportunity to serve you.

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Visit Easy Rack for Helpful Information on Commercial Lighting, Pallet Racking and Material Handling Industry Terms.

Knowing the right terminology, the right slang words and understanding the lingo of any industry, will give you a leg up on the competition and give you "The Power of Knowledge".

According to Wikipedi, the term knowledge is used to mean the confident understanding of a subject with the ability to use it for a specific purpose. At Easy Rack, we have that understanding of the material handling business, the pallet racking industry as well as the commercial lighting business and offer the following information as a courtesy to our customers.

The following are some of the valuable educational and interesting information you will find in our industry specific glossaries by visiting the Easy Rack:

Commercial Lighting & Parking Lot Lighting Terms
Commercial lighting includes both artificial light sources such as light fixtures and natural illumination of commercial warehouses from daylight. Artificial commercial lighting is designed in today's market for specific applications such as parking lot lighting, security lighting, warehouse lighting, loading dock lighting and commercial decorative lighting.

Here are a few common commercial lighting examples:

Ballast - A device used with an electric-discharge lamp to obtain the necessary circuit conditions (voltage, current, and waveform) for starting and operating; all commercial HID and fluorescent lighting fixtures require a ballast for proper operation.
Color Rendering Index (CRI) - This is a scientific measurement of the balance between the wavelengths making up any “white” light. This is an index from 0-100 measuring a light source’s ability to render color accurately. The lower the color temperature, the warmer or more yellow is the appearance. The higher the color temperature, the cooler or bluer is the appearance.
High Pressure Sodium - These HID bulbs contain a sodium gas and produce a yellow/orange light. They are very bright, and last up to 24,000 hours. They are not good for color rendering and are best used as security flood lighting fixtures.
Light Loss Factor (LLF) - A factor used in calculating illuminance after a given period of time and under given conditions. It takes into account temperature and voltage variations, dirt accumulation of luminaire, lamp depreciation, maintenance procedures and atmospheric conditions.

Material Handling & Logistical Terms
Bulk material handling systems are typically comprised of movable items of machinery such as ramps and conveyors, pallet stacker's, fork lifts, hand trucks, pallet trucks, gantry and jib cranes, drum handling and various loading dock equipment combined with storage facilities such as small businesses, commercial warehouses or shipyards.

Here are a few common material handling examples:

Carousel - Material Handling Equipment designed to bring product to picker so that the picker can remain stationed in a designated picking location without traveling. Ideally, order information is loaded or automatically transferred into the carousel system, and multiple orders are picked by multiple pickers at one time. Types of carousels include horizontal and vertical.
Dock Leveler - A plate at the dock door entrance that raised and lowered either manually or hydraulically to accommodate trailer floor heights. Dock levelers come in many shapes, weight categories ans sizes.
Hand Truck - Western hand truck is a device used to transport goods manually with wheels within the side rails. The Eastern hand-truck is similar except the wheels are outside the side rails. Easy Rack has a wide selection of steel and aluminum hand trucks and ergonomic carts.
Pallet Jack - Material handling equipment consisting of pallet forks on small wheels that are used in the warehouse to move cases of product. Standard, all terrain and big wheel pallet trucks are available from Easy Rack.

Wooden Pallet & Pallet Racking Terms
A wooden, pallet sometimes called a skid, is a flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift, pallet jack, or other jacking device. A pallet is the foundation of a unit load design, which can be as simple as placing any type of goods on a pallet and securing them with either metal strapping or stretch-wrapped plastic film.

Here are a few common wooden pallet examples:

National Wooden Pallet and Container Association - A national association with the goal of promoting the design, manufacturer, distribution, recycling and sale of pallets, containers and reels.
Pallet Jack - A hand-propelled, wheeled platform, equipped with a lifting device for moving palletized unit loads.
Shipping Pallet - A wooden or plastic pallet designed to be used for a single one-way trip from shipper to receiver that is disposed of after use.

Easy Rack began with the vision of solving the problems of overhead that result from time delays, insufficient space, and facilities outgrown by business expansion. Many companies try to make do with older, outdated tools, or they feel that they must conserve their procurement budgets until the last minute. This often slows down workers, and can result in certain instances in worker injuries, worker compensation claims, and potential liabilities for companies. Often, at other times, companies feel compelled to move once they determine they have outgrown their facilities. This, of course, costs a tremendous amount of money, and it also results in production downtime.

Give us a call toll free at 888-776-3720 for advice, a quote or just to talk about the material handling business! There is an easier way to save space, time, and money with the help of Easy Rack.

About Easy Rack - A Houston Based Material Handling and Modular Building Online Superstore.

Understanding Our Vision
Easy Rack began with the vision of solving the problems of overhead that result from time delays, insufficient space, and facilities outgrown by business expansion. Many companies try to make do with older, outdated tools, or they feel that they must conserve their procurement budgets until the last minute. This often slows down workers, and can result in certain instances in worker injuries, worker compensation claims, and potential liabilities for companies.

How We Help?
Our comprehensive inventory is designed to anticipate every challenge facing manufacturers, distributors, and warehouses. Our many storage units will transform the unused vertical cube of a building into new space that in many cases eliminates the need to move. Our wide selection in material moving equipment enables companies to find the right tool for the right job and thus eliminate safety problems and time delays by making it simpler and faster to move supplies around the building.

Our material handling and storage products fall into five major categories, each of which targets a specific area of moving products and supplies or more safely and efficiently storing them:

1. Material Handling Equipment
2. New & Used Pallet Racks
3. Industrial Shelving
4. Storage Racks
5. Ergonomic Equipment & Supplies

The overall result of investing in any or all of the above solutions will be improvement in process flow on two levels. Better tools and improved organization means less time is involved in moving and storage. Clients of Easy Rack commonly report both a reduction in overtime and weekend hourly costs and improved worker moral directly attributable to better, more efficient equipment that makes work smart, not hard.

Easy Rack Can Also Help Create Budgets
Superior indoor and outdoor lighting improves security and safety, and energy efficient technologies can upgrade lighting quality while simultaneously lowering lighting costs.Be sure to explore our extensive inventory in parking lot, decorative outdoor lighting, wall pack security lighting and commercial warehouse lighting products, and consider the benefits as well of cost-conscious interior overhead lights that eliminate unsafe areas of shadow and contribute to a better, more optimal workspace for employees.

New Developments
Since our founding as a material handling solution source, we have also expanded into modular buildings and installation.This new development has evolved out of the realization that a company’s next inevitable step beyond consolidating floor space and vertical cube space is land acquisition, new construction, or a commercial move.

All of these things cost money that portable buildings can help you save.

Modular buildings allow you to make use of unused property by adding in plant offices, security guard shacks, and additional storage buildings to their location at a fraction of the cost of new construction.

Customer Service
Our sales begin with customer service, as we aim to feed information and product reviews on what best meets the needs of your facility and business cycle. We know that every company is different, and every facility unique. Our material handling specialists are trained to understand you first and pinpoint the areas where we can best accommodate your operations, cost reduction, and improved annual profits.

By determining these things first, the actual selection of products themselves is much easier, and the purchase order more precise and efficient—just like your process flow will be.

Design & Consultation
Contact us today at 1-888-776-3720 to let an Easy Rack specialist help you determine how best to save time, save money and add space without wasting time and energy!