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Material Handling Articles

June 2011

Drum Handling Safety

Did you know it can be hazardous to move a drum with your forklift?
Have you seen people manually roll a drum on the bottom rim?
Ever see someone roll a drum toward himself off a pick-up down a makeshift ramp?
And come on, there's a better way to mix the contents of a drum than rolling it on the floor.

Identify the Hazards. . .  and Address the Issues. . .

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Resources

Biodiesel Resources

www.biodiesel.org

Biodiesel in Winter

Government Resources

www.OSHA.gov

USDA & Biodiesel

US Dept. of Energy

Organizations

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association

www.MHEDA.org

 

Nov 2010

How to Get the Right Drum Lifter for Your Drum

There is a below-hook lifter for almost any drum. The key is using the correct one. No one wants to drop a drum, with the associated damage, lost or contaminated product, environmental impact, and possible injuries.

Here's a basic guide. . .

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Jan. 2006

Emerging Biodiesel market "fueled" increased gas prices, creating a HUGE demand for Drum Heaters!!

More and more people are making biodiesel at home in small batches. Biodiesel production from used vegetable oil involves removing water by heating to at least 120o C (248o F). . .

. . .It has many advantages, but biodiesel can gel at winter temperatures causing plugged fuel filters. . .

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Nov. 2005

Drum Handlers Jump off the Page! (Drum Handler Videos)

Are you that person who wants to kick the tires and take it for a test drive before you buy? ...What if you cant?

...Video is the next best thing

 Nov. 2005

NEW Drum and Pail Heaters - Flexible Heaters for plastic, fiber or steel drums and pails

Drum heaters for almost any steel, plastic or fiber drum...
...even for 5-gallon pails...

...read more

Oct. 2005

Label Forklifts for Attachments before you're on a first name basis with a Compliance Officer.

The same forklift must be rated for different capacities depending upon mast height and type of attachment. Extending weight out on the forks can decrease load stability.

We recently met an OSHA Compliance Officer who asked how we handle labeling lift trucks for drum handling attachments...

Oct 2005

Fight Freight Rates - Are truck lines driving you round the bend? A couple of suggestions. . .


Very favorable freight discounts are available to us in the competitive local environment. Following some simple procedures can help dramatically.

Last Updated: 29 Nov 2011