Cleveland, Ohio-We were recently contacted by the Safety Manager of an existing Customer in the Cleveland Ohio area for a safety solution relating to their existing Pallet Rack. The goal was to protect employees and guests in their manufacturing facility from the potential safety risk of improperly stored and placed skids falling from Pallet Rack shelves. We suggested Husky Rack & Wire (https://huskyrackandwire.com/products/rack-guard/) Rack Guarding as the simple solution.

Quick Ship

These standard sized wire panels, are available for 24-hour shipping (for total order of 2,500 lbs. or less) and come in nine different in-stock sizes. The panels accommodate standard Beams lengths of 96”L, 108”L, 120”L and 144”L and come in 3’, 4’ and 5’ heights (to accommodate multiple size rack openings). These Rack Guards simply bolt directly to the Pallet Rack Upright columns to provide a safe, reliable working environment. They also allow for significant light to penetrate, making upper shelves easily visible.

Why might you want Pallet Rack Safety Guarding? A few examples might be…

• I want to prevent workplace injuries.
• My workplace has no pedestrian walkway protection along pallet rack systems.
• I have exposed workstations along pallet rack areas.
• I have had pallets pushed through our pallet rack systems.
• I presently have pallet damage against my existing walls.
• My netting is torn or frayed and not providing adequate protection.
• Need something stronger than netting.
• We have frequent visitors and guests who tour our plant or facility.

These unique Rack Guards come in two different styles… flush mount (the Wire Guarding is bolted directly to the Upright) or off-set mount (4”, 5” or 6” setback). One item of note… to prevent freight damage, these Rack Guards require a crate to ship. There is one crating price for 1-23 panels.

Allow the professionals at Midwest Material Handling, LLC to create an OSHA, ANSI and RMI compliant work environment which ensures the safety of you, your employees and guests!

For more information on a wide range of Pallet Rack and Machinery Guarding products, check out… https://mmhonline.com/pallet-rack-guard-rack-back-wire-security-enclosures-safety-netting-columbus-ohio/

Mobile, AL-We recently completed a design/install project for a large international replacement auto glass manufacturer in Mobile, Alabama. We were tasked with creating a Pick Module system designed to more efficiently store and pull replacement windshields at their regional service centers.

We, along with the Engineers at Interlake-Mecalux designed a pallet rack supported mezzanine pick module to efficiently store over 9,100 SKU’s in a relatively small warehouse footprint. One unique element of this system was the utilization of standard roll formed pallet rack under the mezzanine to support the structure and wide span shelving on top to store the lighter but larger truck windows. For more information on our wide range of Pallet Rack Systems, kindly check out: https://mmhonline.com/pallet-rack-storage-systems-columbus-ohio/

For more detail on Interlake-Mecalux innovative storage solutions, see: https://www.interlakemecalux.com/storage-racks?_gl=1*1megntl*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwufq2BhAmEiwAnZqw8k6UzjXA3ZBiYK7dogSwXd0jyclPoDqcWRApd2n06oRm8uYPTC2QWhoCtrgQAvD_BwE

We were contacted by the Department of Defense (U.S. Navy) to furnish and install rugged, durable wire lockers for their Naval Special Operations Unit (SEAL). We designed, furnished and installed a heavy duty Wirecrafter’s TA-50 Military Storage Lockers system. These lockers had to be extremely durable and able to withstand severe wear and tear. This Steel Locker was designed and is manufactured by Wirecrafters specifically with the demanding environment of the US Military in mind. This locker system was an integral part of an update and enhancement of their Naval Operations Center. All of our Lockers are proudly built in the United States.

For more information on our innovative Steel Locker systems, kindly check out: https://mmhonline.com/lockers-steel-metal-employee-school-military-storage-installation-columbus-ohio/

For information on Wirecrafters line of heavy duty, durable TA-50 Storage Lockers, see: https://www.wirecrafters.com/products/storage-lockers/ta-50-military-storage-lockers/

Dayton, Ohio-We were contacted by an local Architect who was designing and creating a Loading Dock-Mezzanine system for a Community College in Dayton, Ohio. This system was to be located in a shipping area where no loading dock had previously existed. We were asked to create a dock loading system that would off-load multiple height vehicles from passenger truck to semi trailer. They wanted the ability to utilize an existing forklift for loading. This posed a unique challenge…

One unique design element of this system is it combined a custom designed, high-capacity (high enough for Forklift traffic) Structural Mezzanine, Safety Barrier Rail and embedded custom built Steel Pipe Bollards (all standard material handling equipment products) combined with a Blue Giant Stationary Elevating Dock, Mechanical Vehicle Restraint and Laminated Dock Bumpers (all standard Loading Dock products).

As you may note, the custom fabricated square tube Pipe Bollards were set 60″ deep as they are designed to absorb trucks backing into them. We then welded laminated dock bumpers directly to them. Another unique element is the ground mounted Vehicle Restraint. Vehicle Restraints are generally mounted directly to the dock wall as well as anchored into the ground. Also, please note the unique locations of the 2 access ramps on the Portable Elevating Dock, with one being 30″ deep.

Why we say unique is the Material Handling Equipment and Loading Dock Equipment Industries are somewhat separate and different industries from one another. Rarely, in our experience is there ever a crossover in the two industries. We completed all of the design, fabrication and installation in house…. one source accountability!

For more information on a wide range of Mezzanine products and associated options, please see: https://mmhonline.com/mezzanines-work-platforms-stairways-boca-osha-installation-columbus-ohio/

Contact us for information on a wide range of Loading Dock products, please see: https://mmhonline.com/loading-dock-equipment

For more information on Blue Giant Equipment innovative Loading Dock systems, see: https://www.bluegiant.com/Docks.aspx