What is Material Handling?

If you’ve found your way to this blog, you’re likely wondering “what is material handling?”. Material handling can be defined as 'the efficient movement, storage and control of materials throughout the entire supply chain, from receiving to disposal'. This involves using manual, automated or mechanised systems to ensure that the right item ends up in the right place, at the right time, in the right condition.

What Industries Use Material Handling?

Material handling is used across nearly all sectors, but is particularly prevalent in industries like manufacturing, warehousing, construction, logistics and retail. In these industries, material handling is used to transport, load and store both raw materials and finished goods. 

How to Optimise Material Handling

You can optimise material handling by using automation and technology to reduce manual labour. This could be in the form of using technology to design and optimise warehouse layouts or even integrating systems that can service and maintain equipment.

You can also use a variety of different equipment to complete material handling tasks safely and efficiently. Material handling equipment is the best way to ensure that you are transporting your loads safely and efficiently. 

Material handling equipment can be broken down into four categories:

• Transport equipment
• Positioning equipment
• Control/protection equipment
• Storage equipment

At SafetyLiftinGear, we specialise in providing our customers with high-quality, reliable material handling equipment. Whether you need a pallet truck to transport goods around a warehouse or a robust storage cupboard to keep your tools secure, we have a material handling solution to suit you.

Material Lifts & Stackers

Our material lifts are amongst our most popular material handling solutions. Choose from a manually operated, semi-electric or fully-powered material lift depending on the nature of the task you need to complete.

Our manual stacker trucks are ideal for moving open boarded pallets in confined spaces because they have small turning circles and are relatively compact. Our semi-electric and fully-automated stackers reduce the amount of physical excursion needed to complete material handling tasks, so they’re perfect for more frequent use.

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Pallet Trucks

Pallet trucks are an excellent material handling solution and can be used to transport goods from one location to another with ease. At SafetyLiftinGear we offer both manual and electric pallet trucks to suit a range of preferences and requirements.

Our manual pallet trucks are perfect for moving heavy duty loads because they offer maximum control as you move and manoeuvre. For low-duty applications in warehouses or on lorries choose our electric pallet trucks. You can complete your material handling task quickly and effectively with very little effort.

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Site Storage & Cabinets

As previously mentioned, material handling isn’t just about the movement of goods and materials, it’s also about storing them properly. At SafetyLiftinGear we offer a range of storage solutions to keep materials, tools and equipment secure at all times!

For larger material storage needs, we offer walk-in storage units that are made of galvanised steel and fitted with strong lockable doors. To store hazardous materials, tools and equipment we offer a selection of cabinets.

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Our material handling range offers a huge range of material handling solutions and accessories at exceptional prices! If you can’t find the material handling solution you need, don’t hesitate to give us a call so a member of our team can assist you.

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