Tuesday 19 May 2015

Things You Need To Know About Mezzanine Floors

You must have seen an additional floor in between the two floors in many industrial or residential buildings. This floor is called a mezzanine floor. It came from the Italian word- mezzano, means middle. The main purpose of building the Mezzanine Floors is for storage purposes. They are semi permanent floors between the existing floor and the roof. It is a very economical way to create another floor within the existing building.

One of the reasons why mezzanine floors favorite among builders is their versatility. They can be used for various purposes effectively. They can be used as storage (Raised storage space platforms), plant maintain structures,warehouse shelving, operational areas, industrialized areas, workplace areas and retail areas. There is no limit when it comes to mezzanine floor.

Before buying a mezzanine floor, know about the loading capacity of the floor and make sure that it suits with the concerned applicable loading capacities. Furthermore, make sure that the mezzanine floor is following all the building regulations decided by the government or concerned authorities.

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Sunday 10 May 2015

Materials Handling Equipment - Tips and Tricks to Ensure the Smooth Functioning of a Warehouse

A fully functional warehouse ensures the smooth delivery of goods and services and helps maintain the demand supply ratio between the firm and its customers. How can you make sure that the warehouse never fails to function optimally?

Here are a few aspects of a warehouse that requires regular attention.
• Always prioritize warehouse safety above everything else. For example, if you have pallet racking in the warehouse, your budgeting should automatically involve pallet rack protectors.
• Regularly check your materials handling equipment and make sure they are well in order. It is advisable to take the help of professionals if you are unsure how to check all equipments.
• In case of Drive in racking, make sure they are check annually and updated according to the requirements of the warehouse.
• Enforce fire safety precautions and conduct regular drills so as to ensure all your employees are well aware of the systems.
• And lastly, as management, it is your job to check each and every aspect of the warehouse regularly.
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