Material Handling Articles

 Jan. 11, 2006 -

Emerging Biodiesel market "fueled" increased gas prices, creating a HUGE demand for Drum Heaters!!

More and more people are making biodiesel at home in small batches. Biodiesel production from used vegetable oil involves removing water by heating to at least 120^o C (248^o F). . .

. . .It has many advantages, but biodiesel can gel at winter temperatures causing plugged fuel filters. . .

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Resources

Biodiesel Resources

www.biodiesel.org

Biodiesel in Winter

Government Resources

www.OSHA.gov

USDA & Biodiesel

US Dept. of Energy

Minnesota Pollution
Control Center

Organizations

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association

www.MHEDA.org

- Nov. 9, 2005 -

Drum Handlers Jump off the Page! (Drum Handler Videos)

Are you that person who wants to kick the tires and take it for a test drive before you buy? ...What if you can’t?

...Video is the next best thing

 - Nov. 2, 2005 -

NEW Drum and Pail Heaters - Flexible Heaters for plastic, fiber or steel drums and pails

Drum heaters for almost any steel, plastic or fiber drum...
...even for 5-gallon pails...

...read more

 - Oct. 26, 2005 -

Label Forklifts for Attachments before you're on a first name basis with a Compliance Officer.

The same forklift must be rated for different capacities depending upon mast height and type of attachment. Extending weight out on the forks can decrease load stability.

We recently met an OSHA Compliance Officer who asked how we handle labeling lift trucks for drum handling attachments...

-  Oct 8, 2005 -

Fight Freight Rates - Are truck lines driving you round the bend? A couple of suggestions. . .

Very favorable freight discounts are available to us in the current competitive environment. . . Following some simple procedures can help dramatically.