Posts by APEXcos
Smoothing the Integration of AGV Equipment and Pallet Racking
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are increasingly seen gliding their way around warehouses throughout the U.S. While there are several terms used to refer to these vehicles, including operator-less forklifts, self-guided vehicles (SGVs), guided carts, and driverless vehicles, what each share is clean, quiet, automatic-guided material handling. Pallet storage, picking, staging, and truck loading are some…
Read MoreAn Upright Approach to Identifying Beam Damage | Apex Pallet Rack Safety Spotlight
There are many moving parts in a warehousing and distribution operation, but what happens when one of those moving parts unexpectedly interacts with one of your motionless parts… specifically, how should you address pallet rack beam damage? This Safety Spotlight takes an U-P-R-I-G-H-T approach to assessing beam safety. U – Understanding the Basics: The shelf…
Read MoreIn Support of Pallet Supports for Selective Pallet Rack Systems
Pallet supports may seem rather unimpressive on first look… OK, we said it. However, what appears like a simple or non-critical pallet rack accessory is actually a really useful and economical safeguard for your pallet rack system, inventory, and workers. The only problem with pallet supports may lie in the name Pallet Support… It Must…
Read More“Measure Up” to Verify Safe System Load – Apex Pallet Rack Safety Spotlight
“Open concept” may be a trendy buzz-phrase but it doesn’t translate so well into pallet racking. A lot of open space can be a potential pallet rack safety hazard depending on the intended design of the system. At Apex… “we do safe”, so we are back with another Safety Spotlight to highlight the importance of…
Read MoreWhen a Hit Becomes a Serious Blow – Pallet Rack Inspection | Apex Safety Spotlight
Pallet Rack Inspection Tips After Forklift Strikes Pallet rack is designed to withstand some impact from material handling equipment, but when does regular use and some minor damage become a potential system or safety hazard? A thorough and regular review of your rack is the best preventative to rack failure, but what exactly is a…
Read MoreWhy Use Wire Decking with Pallet Rack? What You Need to Know
Popular Pallet Rack Accessory Examined – Wire Decking Wire decking is a common pallet racking accessory. It is made from a metal mesh designed to fit securely between the front and rear rack beams. It forms a foundation for placing inventory, most often non-palletized products, cases, and cartons, preventing items from falling through the rack.…
Read MoreSecuring Pallet Rack the Right Way… with Safety Pins?
Pinning Down Safe Connections with Pallet Rack Safety Pins The image of a safety pin is quite different for material handling experts vs. the general public, but the function is very similar; safety pins secure things in place. In a roll-formed system, your pallet rack safety pin (also known as a locking pin) is your…
Read MoreOrder Processing Systems –There’s Much to (Case)-Pick From
Apex Gives the Breakdown on Case Picking Options Low-cost, high-efficiency case picking is a tall order, and with so many options to explore, it can be daunting to create just the right mix of material handling solutions to tackle that challenge. The Apex team has decades of experience in designing customized case-picking applications, so we’re…
Read MoreNEW Mobile Pallet Inspection App Merges Tech & Experience
The Apex team is very excited to announce the launch of our new Rack Repair Mobile App, available FREE for both iOS and Android devices. Rack Repair App is the cornerstone of the Apex Rack Repair & Safety Program and the first mobile app developed to guide warehouse personnel through a complete pallet rack damage…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Carton Flow Rack Rolls-on… Raising Up a Super Warehousing Tool
Businesses evolve… or else, and so must the tools that make your business successful. It may come as a surprise that one of the most evolved warehousing tools of today is carton flow rack, but in fact, carton flow is being used to solve a multitude of warehousing needs. It has evolved into a multi-functional…
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