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Also known as a "forklift," "lift truck" or "counterbalanced lift truck," a forklift truck is a material handling vehicle designed to move loads by means of steel fingers or forks inserted under a load. (1)
History
The history of the forklift is very closely intertwined with the history of the pallet. In the early 1920s ... more
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Material handling is the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. The focus is on the methods, mechanical equipment, systems and related controls used to achieve these functions. See also, supply chain, su ... more
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A crane is a machine used for lifting and lowering a load, and moving it horizontally. A crane's drives may be manual, powered or a combination of both. (1) Cranes are typically used when there is insufficient (or intermittent) flow volume such that the use of a conveyor cannot be ... more
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A mezzanine is a standalone structure constructed within an existing building or structure which is designed to maximize clear space under and above the mezzanine while creating additional storage or office space. A mezzanine is built with decking designed to sustain heavy loads. It is also referred to as ... more
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