Make your pallet racking safer with Wire Decks.

Wire decking is a wire mesh. It can be installed on each pallet rack shelf to keep things from falling through. Also, wiring decking is see-through instead of solid, making identifying of pallets easier. On some shelving the wire decking extends down and over the front of the support beam, making it stronger. Many companies prefer this waterfall shelving style. Wire decking can also be attached to prevent objects from lodging behind the racks. Wire mesh decking is recommended by fire inspectors because in the case of a fire ceiling sprinklers can shed water down onto products, through the shelving. If you have a variety of different sized pallets and many of those wooden pallets are not in tip top condition, then wire decking makes loading and unloading your racking much easier and safer for your operators. If you have operated forklifts placing pallets into pallet racking without wire decking and then with wire decks in place, then you know the benefits and added safety wire decks provide.

 Add Wire Decks to your pallets today.

Here are some typical wire deck sizes and their costs. Note prices quoted are F.O.B. - Shipping Point from stocking warehouse - 48 hour shipping on in stock sizes. Freight rates are available upon request.

Model WD-4246XLT - Price $21.31 each

a.) Typical size for 42" deep racking using 96" beams

b.) Requires two wire decks for each pair of beams

c.) 2,500 lbs capacity per wire deck

d.) 2.5" x 4" wire mesh

e.) 3 channel configuration

Model WD-3646XLT - Price $19.33 each

a.) Typical size for 36" deep racking using 96" beams

b.) Requires two wire decks for each pair of beams

c.) 2,500 lbs capacity per wire deck

d.) 2.5" x 4" wire mesh

e.) 3 channel configuration

Model WD-4846XLT - Price $24.74 each

a.) Typical size for 48" deep racking using 96" beams

b.) Requires two wire decks for each pair of beams

c.) 2,500 lbs capacity per wire deck

d.) 2.5" x 4" wire mesh

e.) 3 channel configuration

Warm Up This Winter with SMH Brand Forklift Heaters

Forklift Heaters Provide High Efficiency Heating In A Variety Of Mounting Styles. The more comfortable your forklift operators are the more productive they will be.

Forklift Heaters are made of heavy duty aluminum for long lasting durability. The units are available in a variety of mounting options, including dash mounting; rear mounting; top and bottom; or top, bottom and side mounting. Available with a 2- or 3-speed motor and an output range of 12,500 to 33,000 BTUs per hour. Requires 12, 24, or 36 volts.

Here is just an example of a few heaters that are available to you and your operators. Ask our Parts Department personnel about shipping options and costs. We can also provide you with an installed price upon request.

i.Model SY6000-12 $207.69 Order Now

1.) 1.5 amps @ 12 volts

2.) Heavy-Duty, long life motor

3.) Heating: 15,000 btu/hr

4.) 22 ga. c.r. steel

5.) Multi-speed fan control switch with dash-mount bracket

ii.Model SY5000-24 $276.92 - Order Now

1.) 7.5 amps @ 24 volts

2.) Heavy-Duty, long life motor

3.) Heating: 12,500 btu/hr

4.) 22 ga. c.r. steel

5.) Capable of providing windshield defrost

        6.) Multi-speed fan control switch with dash-mount bracket

iii.Model SY9000-36 $423.08 - Order Now

1.) 36 volts

2.) Heavy-Duty, long life motor

3.) Heating: 33,000 btu/hr

4.) 14 ga. stainless steel

        5.) Twin aluminum fan blades

        6.) Two-speed fan control switch mounted on heater

        7.) Choice of side or bottom hose hook up

Safety Feature:   7 Tips for Keeping Workers Safe

Most workplaces couldn't do without forklifts. But they certainly could do without forklift accidents and the resulting injuries. These tips can help keep both forklift operators and pedestrians safe.

Incidents that could have been avoided with these simple tips: 

-A truck driver from Iowa delivered new light poles to the football field at Frontier High School in Bakersfield, CA. He was watching another worker unload the poles with a forklift when the load shifted. A pole fell and hit him in the stomach, fatally injuring him.

 -A farm worker from Kettleman City, CA, walked around behind his forklift only to be crushed against it by another forklift driver who was backing up.

-A forklift driver in Arvin, CA, was killed when he walked in front of his forklift and his raised load of carrots fell on him.

-These three accounts all tell essentially the same story: If you have forklifts in your workplace, you have a hazard.

The following safety tips can help you address some of the most dangerous circumstances and keep your forklift operators and other workers safe:

Tip 1: No unauthorized operators.

Forklift operators must have special training that is specific to both the workplace and the type of forklift they will be operating. Unauthorized workers operating forklifts-such as an employee who jumps on the forklift to move an item "just to help out"-are extremely dangerous to themselves and others. Make sure that all of your workers know that only trained operators can operate forklifts. Also, be sure workers under age 18 know that it is illegal for minors to operate forklifts.

Tip 2: Handle with care.

The forklift itself is a hazard, but the load can be, too. Train operators and other workers to stack and secure the load so that it will not shift during transport. When the forklift is in motion, the load should be carried as close to the ground as possible.

Tip 3: Keep clear of the load.

A raised load on a forklift is just like any other raised load-a hazard to anyone close enough to be struck by it if it falls. Emphasize to forklift operators and other workers that they have to stay clear of raised loads-not just out from under them but out from in front of them and a clear distance to the side, too. That distance may need to be larger as the load is raised higher.

Tip 4: Use the right forklift.

The forklift has to be made for the conditions it will be used in-indoor, outdoor, or both; rough terrain or smooth concrete; or potentially flammable atmospheres. Even the load must be considered when choosing a forklift, such as how much the load weighs and how the load will need to be maneuvered.

Tip 5: Know the territory.

Terrain affects forklift balance and handling; for example, even a pothole can be a tip-over hazard under unfortunate circumstances. Forklift operators need to know how to safely navigate up and down slopes and around corners, both with and without a load. If they work outdoors they also need to know how to deal with weather conditions. Workers who will be loading and unloading trucks or railcars need to know how to secure dock plates and bridge plates.

Tip 6: Maintain visibility.

The hazard that kills a forklift operator or other worker could be the one he or she never sees coming. Provide clearly visible markings at edges of loading docks and other areas where forklifts could roll off, along with other precautions such as guardrails and chains. Warn drivers that going from bright light to dim light can blind them just long enough for them to strike another object or person, so they need to take special care under these conditions. Don't stack materials at corners in a way that obstructs an operator's visibility, and use mirrors to show both operators and pedestrians what's coming around the corner.

Tip 7: Separate the men from the machines.

The combination of forklifts and workers on foot is a deadly one-usually for the worker on foot. As much as possible, create separate aisles for workers on foot and mechanical equipment. Instruct operators to look in the direction of travel at all times and keep a clear view of where they're going.

Products For Saftey:  Tip #6 - Maintain Visibility - Collision Awareness Lights

Collision Awareness - products are designed to detect both pedestrian and forklift traffic and alert all parties to the danger that exists just around the corner. 40% of all forklift fatalities are caused by an individual being struck or run over by a forklift. Many of these accidents and fatalities can be avoided by warning pedestrians and operators of approaching danger. The LOOK OUT Sensor Alert Warning System allows for quick and easy recognition of possible hazardous situations. Why take chances when you can avoid accidents and protect your most valuable assets?

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Rental Feature:   Electric Pallet Jacks for the busy Holiday Season!

With the booming holiday season at hand, why not help out your employees and give them a little help with moving your product around.  We all know that more product sold during the holidays means more pallets and more transporting from truck to store or warehouse to truck. 

If you've got your employees using manual pallet jacks to get the work done, they're spending more energy just unloading the trucks than they need to.  Rent an electric pallet jack for this holiday season and keep your employees fresh and restock your stores quicker!

A low lift electric pallet truck for picking palletized loads up to about 9.3" and transporting the loads around the plant or to load a tractor trailer. A great rental for avoiding back troubles and muscle strains of non powered pallet movers.

 We have many Yale MPB040-E electric pallet truck rentals to meet your needs for moving pallets. They have forks 27" wide x 48" long.

Click Here to reserve yours today!

Rental rates are:

$66.00 per day

$198.00 per week

$594.00 per 4 week period

Transportation rates can be obtained by calling any of our conveniently located rentals centers.