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Apex Releases Rack Repair App Update – For Even Easier Pallet Rack Inspection & Repair
Pallet Rack Inspection is a Breeze with the New Apex Rack Repair App Using your Apex Rack Repair App to conduct your pallet rack inspection is now easier and more comprehensive than ever with the latest updates, plus Version 1.3 offers improved compatibility with the latest mobile devices including iPhone X. Here’s a run-down of…
The Sign that Says Your Pallet Rack Redesign is Complete | Apex Safety Spotlight
The Apex team is dedicated to warehouse safety in all that we do from pallet rack systems design, to equipment and automation tools, worker training and, of course, rack system audit and damage repair. The Apex Rack Repair App is the cornerstone of our Safety Program for identifying damaged rack and ensuring appropriate repair… but…
Remembering Bill Lorden – Founder of the Keyhole Design that Forever Changed Pallet Rack
Once upon a time, there was a Chicago-based company named Acme Steel. They’d been in business in one iteration or another since 1887… and carried on through two world wars, the Great Depression, and a number of other serious challenges. Then in the 1950’s, they were once again confronted with a challenge in the form…
Conducting a Pallet Rack Inspection– Step-by-Step Video Guide
Apex Rack Repair App — Your Tool for Pallet Rack Inspection Pallet rack inspection is a significant part of an overall warehouse safety strategy. Yes, it’s always important to quickly inspect a rack system that has had a run-in with warehouse equipment or inventory, but did you know that it is recommended that the overall…
The Big Picture on Bulk Storage Warehousing Solutions
Explore Storage Solutions for Your Bulk Items & Containers When looking at storage options for your warehouse or factory, your primary goals are maximizing space, ease of access to products, and safety. But with the large variety of options, it can be overwhelming trying to determine which or what combination of storage systems best fits…
3 Best Practices for Productivity-Enhancing Warehouse Ergonomics
Injuries are far too common in the warehousing industry, with workers experiencing nearly twice as many musculoskeletal injuries as workers in the general private sector. However, good ergonomic practices can help prevent these injuries from occurring in the first place. According to a 2013 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. warehousing…
Put the Fab in Prefab with Inplant Modular Office Space
Customizable, Cost-Effective Office Space Designed to Meet Your Needs What Are Inplant Offices? Inplant modular offices are a cost-effective and customizable way to provide the necessary space for administrative staff while keeping them close to the heart of the operation. The modular design creates an enclosed work environment separate from the surrounding facility that is…
A Look at Warehouse Mezzanines from a Whole New Level
Convert Overhead Space into Efficient, Cost-Saving Storage or Production Areas What Is a Warehouse Mezzanine? A warehouse mezzanine is an intermediate floor built between the actual warehouse floor and ceiling. Mezzanines convert unused vertical space into productive storage or workspace without the addition of expensive brick and mortar. Mezzanines can be freestanding or pallet…
When Consistency is a Bad Thing for Warehouse Racking | Apex Safety Spotlight
Successful warehousing and distribution operations are built on performing tasks by rote… receive, store, pick, pack, ship…. and repeat. Pallet rack systems are a great support system (literally and figuratively) for those types of productive and efficient storage, picking and processing operations. Doesn’t it make sense then, that rack systems should remain in good,…
What’s the Point… Load? Pallet Rack Engineering for Food Processing
Footed storage bins like these stainless-steel curing vats are extremely useful in food processing operations, allowing bulk product storage and handling with easy access beneath for cleaning. They can, however, pose a challenge when designing a pallet rack system. Let’s take a look at a recent Apex pallet rack design to review the challenges…
