Month: September 2022

The Energy Department’s Super Truck initiative has enabled the efficient transportation of super-heavy loads across state lines and reduced the dependence on air freight to haul extra-large objects, saving the supply chain millions of dollars worth of fuel and time. Continue reading “Mega Moving Management: The Main Steps of Super-Heavy Hauling”

Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers almost $1 trillion every year. Due to subpar care, even the finest air-bearing products are bound to fail before their best-by date. Prematurely replacing an air tool doesn’t just cost money, but the void it leaves also affects your bottom line. Continue reading “Tips You Should Know About Air Tools”

Texas tops the chart for most crane-related fatalities at the job site. Most of these fatal injuries are struck-by incidents caused by improper use of material handling equipment. Training for heavy load handling systems exists for a reason: to keep the users and their surroundings safe from damage and injury. Continue reading “Safety Precautions When Using Lifting Equipment”

With warehouse demand skyrocketing in several US states, it’s only a matter of time before yours runs out of space. More warehouses are narrowing their aisles and embracing automated guided vehicle systems and material handling equipment to ensure safe and efficient storage and inventory management. Continue reading “Automated Warehouse Logistics: Plan for Supportive Material Handling Equipment”

Unlike conventional electric or hydraulic powered tools, pneumatic tools operate using compressed air. These tools are attached to air compressors or motors that force air continually to ensure constant pressure when moving heavy loads. Continue reading “Main Advantages Of Pneumatic Systems In Comparison To Electric”

Lifting and rigging equipment is required in many applications. Recommended in safe lifting manuals, it dramatically reduces instances of workplace injuries and fatalities. However, selecting the wrong equipment is just as bad, if not more so, as not having any heavy load moving machinery. Continue reading “Factors To Consider When Choosing Lifting Gear”

As the manager, you’re responsible for creating a safe work environment, especially when the environment in question is a congested loading dock filled with heavy loads and obstructions that make it easier for workers to sustain injuries. You may not see them as a big deal, but they cost the supply chain $675 million annually. Continue reading “Top Warehouse Loading Dock Safety Tips”

You’ll find plenty of ergonomic equipment moving systems at Hovair Systems suitable for different shapes, sizes, dimensions, and weights. Skates are a recurring feature in our material handling equipment. They prevent the hazards of manual handling and make operations much easier across various sectors. Continue reading “Using Skates for Moving Heavy Objects”