Metal stillages provide a convenient and cost-effective solution that can be used for both goods movement and storage. Stillages hold your products securely and ensure that they are correctly contained while on the move. One of the most effective ways to transport products around a warehouse using metal stillages is by using a forklift truck. Let's explore how you can do this.
Tips On How To Safely Move Stillages By Forklift
1) Inspect the forklift before beginning.
The vehicle should be configured with the right attachments to lift and manoeuvre your type of metal stillage, and be capable of handling the loads.
2) Maintain clear visibility:
Ensure that you have 360°vision at all times when operating the forklift, by keeping the loading areas free from obstruction
3) Implement a floor marking system:
While on the loading ground, you should have clear marks showing where the forklifts should pass, the safety routes, as well as the paths. This improves safety for operators and warehouse staff and helps avoid accidents in transit.
4) Check your forklifts' stability:
Before you start using the forklift, you must ensure that your hands and shoes are dry to avoid slips. Understand that each forklift has a centre of gravity, and you should pay attention to that to avoid spillage in transit.
5) Ensure the loads are stable and secure at all times:
Before you place the loads on the forklift, you must confirm whether they are stable and well secured to prevent them from swaying from side to side. Consult the loading and stowage recommendations that came with your metal stillages.
6) Take your time:
Since you will be handling heavy-laden stillages, you should always move at the appropriate speed. Do not be too quick to jump clear of the machine after arriving at your destination point.
Some types of metal stillage are better suited to forklift transport than others. These three are the most suitable:
Sheet Metal Sides:
Stillages with sheet metal sides are great for forklift transport as they are sturdy and stable and can accommodate a variety of goods.
Mesh Steel Sides:
Stillages with mesh steel sides are a lightweight and durable option for forklift transportation. These products are similar to bin stillages but with mesh steel on the sides. You can use them to ferry any product regardless of the make and size, but they lack the load capacity of sheet metal-sided stillages.
Sheet And Mesh Steel Hybrid:
Some stillages combine sheet metal and mesh steel sides to create a more substantial and versatile package for forklift transport, combining lightweight for storage with impressive handling capacity.
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