Thursday, January 24, 2008

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.
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. Read what people are saying about us.

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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Strapping Tools Make Packaging Fast, Efficient & Time Saving

Properly tensioned packaging using strapping tape will ensure that packages are unable to come loose in transit, and will therefore prevent accidental damage occurring. The best way to correctly package objects to properly protect them is with heavy duty nylon straps from Easy Rack.

Using the strapping tools to properly tension and cut the strapping material to the right size will allow for a much better fit that will lock in place throughout the journey. Easy Rack strapping tools have a ratchet tensioner which pulls things into place properly. Reliability and a firm grip are necessary characteristics of a tensioner, and the best strapping tools feature a feed wheel that locks into place as the strap is tightened.

Once the package has been fully tightened so that it is tight, it is important to use the right strapping tool to seal the joints into place. This can be done with a Easy Rack strapping sealer. When the strap is correctly aligned and tight, simply crimp it between the powerful jaws of the sealer and the two ends will be joined firmly..

Having precision made strapping tools from Easy Rack will make bundling up large packages and boxes much simpler and give a better result. Rather than risking the items in the bundle coming apart when they are being delivered due to a weak link in the packaging process, it is an excellent idea to use the right strapping tools to get the packaging stage completely right. This will avoid unnecessary returns if things go wrong during distribution.

Easy Rack is has a plethora of material handling equipment, such as strapping tools, Strapping machines, stretch wrap machines, scissor lifts and other commercial and industrial warehouse supplies.

Call 713-553-1122 and let us help you wrap things up!

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Sunday, July 29, 2007

Homemakers call it Handy Wrap, the guys in the shipping department call it Stretch Wrap.

Homemakers call it "Handy Wrap", the guys in the shipping department call it "Stretch Wrap". Either way, this funny little elastic plastic film is one of the most cost effective ways to cover food or bundle small and large packages for shipment. Companies around the world now use stretch wrap to prepare shipments using hand dispensers on a roll or with more automated stretch wrap machines.

Stretch wrap machines are really quite simple by design, but very efficient by nature. Commercial stretch wrap machines are comprised of a vertical fixed stretch wrap dispenser with an adjustable turntable. This simple design allows shippers to quickly and efficiently bundle goods that are best transported on pallets. However, you can certainly bundle loose packages on your stretch wrap machine for medium size shipments too! By changing the length of the stretch wrap rolls to prevent waste, stretch wrap machines can be a flexible and handy investment for any size company that transports good.

Easy Rack carries a wide selection of material handling equipment including stretch wrap machines. These rugged stretch wrap devices have a 4,000 pound load capacity and feature a chain driven turntable for one man operation. Complete with industrial grade sealed cam bearings, these stretch wrap machines rotate slowly, effectively and efficiently.

Semi-Automatic
Bridges the gap between manual and fully automatic stretch wrap systems. Unit is complete with powered carousel and manual stretch film wrap mast.

Counter Balanced System
Film Roll moves easily with the assistance of a weight counterbalance.

Low Profile Design
Standing only 2" tall, our system is easily accessible by fork trucks. Optional ramp available for pallet truck access.

Cost Effective
Efficient film delivery, one man operation, and low maintenance contribute to the systems practicality.

Flexible
This Semi-Automatic system had a 48" diameter heavy duty steel top non skid tread plate. Maximum load size 76" with a maximum wrapped load height 78" and a maximum film roll diameter 11". Detachable film mast for easy storage. Ergonomic foot pedal control and variable speed motor. Variable tension control. Cushion start, cushion stop.

Accessories
Accessorize your Stretch wrap machines with approach ramps, digital scales or power mast options.
Looking for stretch wrap machines, material handing equipment, new or used pallet racks, industrial shelving, warehouse storage racks, industrial ladders, or commercial lighting fixtures? Our professional staff will devote time and energy to helping you the business owner, homeowner or purchasing manager find just the right product to meet your needs. We look forward to serving you and the opportunity to earn your business. Our #1 goal is to build customer loyalty so that you will contact Easy Rack the next time you need commercial and industrial supplies or equipment.

How can we help today? Contact Easy Rack at 713-553-1122 and let us help you find exactly what you need to make your organization grow.

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