According to an article published in the American Journal of Transportation, over $15 billion in consumer goods are rendered unsalable after being damaged in the supply chain. Fortunately, this massive amount of money can be saved by implementing simple yet effective solutions like making use of air-bearing moving systems.
Keen to know more? Here are a couple of key ways in which air-bearing equipment helps companies reduce product damage in warehouses.
Rotate Products Accurately Using Industrial Turntables
One of the best ways to reduce product damage in warehouses is by rotating the products as accurately as possible. This is difficult to achieve using manual rigging equipment like pulleys, hooks, and ropes because there’s always a risk of bumping the product as it’s being lifted and rotated (especially if OSHA guidelines aren’t being followed).
The solution? Use industrial turntables. This type of material handling equipment uses air bearings to create a layer of air between the product and the platform so it can be levitated and rotated with ease.
Lift and Move Heavy Loads With Minimal Friction Through Air Pallets
Another great way to reduce product damage in warehouses is by moving heavy loads on air pallets instead of manual equipment like pallet jacks.
Air pallets contain tiny holes that pump out compressed air to lift heavy product loads. As a result, heavy loads may be moved with less force and more accuracy (reducing the chance of damage) compared to pallet trucks that create more friction.
Use Load-Levelling Air Bags to Prevent Unevenly Weighted Products From Toppling
Asymmetrical products that aren’t balanced naturally are susceptible to toppling and sustain damage if one side is substantially heavier than another. One of the best ways to alleviate this issue is through load-leveling airbags. All you’ve got to do is place the airbags at strategic points underneath the load and inflate them to varying degrees so the product is balanced.
If you’re seeking some of the finest air-bearing moving systems, we invite you to check our equipment inventory at Hovair Systems!
We’ve got air pallets, load-leveling airbags, and industrial turntables that have helped clients in numerous industries reduce product damage in warehouses. We also publish a wealth of video tutorials and brochures so you can rest assured you’ll get comprehensive information on how to use our products optimally.
Message us now for a free quote for our air-bearing moving systems.