Pallet related devices
7 categories in Pallet related devices
90-degree fork trucks

Purpose: 90 degree placement of fork gives operator clear, unobstructed view of fork

Ergonomic principles: Reduce lateral back bending and discomfort associated with using fork trucks

Photo source: Raymond Corp.

North America
Anderson and Associates, Inc.
Handling Systems, Inc.
Raymond Corp.

Europe
Crown Equipment Corporation
Back stop pallet deck

Purpose: Provides an easy guide for stacking cartons without having to align them

Ergonomic principles: Reduce perceptual and physical strains associated with stacking

Photo source: Motion Savers, Inc.

North America
Interthor
Presto Lifts
Vestil Manufacturing

Europe
Logistics Asia Pacific
Pallet inverters

Purpose: Rotate loads to transfer them from in-house pallets to shipping pallets

Ergonomic principles: Reduce high forces and awkward postures associated with dealing with heavy pallets

Photo source: Halton Packaging Systems

North America
Halton Packaging Systems
Southworth
Vestil Manufacturing

Pallet jack

Purpose: Reduce strain associated with lifting, transporting and handling heavy pallets

Ergonomic guidelines: Recommended height of handles is 36''- 45'' from floor

Photo source: Motion Savers, Inc.

North America
Grainger
Material Flow & Conveyor Systems, Inc.
Motion Savers, Inc.

Pallet lifters

Purpose: Powered to raise, lower, and position pallets to allow operators easy access to all four sides of pallet

Ergonomic principles: Reduce high forces and awkward postures associated with dealing with heavy pallets

Photo source: Motion Savers, Inc.

North America
Interthor
Motion Savers, Inc.
Vestil Manufacturing

Pallet scales

Purpose: Weigh products in one step wihtout having to manually move them to and from scale

Ergonomic principles: Reduce repetitive high forces and awkward postures associated with handling pallets

Photo source: Scalemasters Inc.

North America
Johnson Scale Co.
Scalemasters Inc.
Scales Galore

Pallet wrappers

Purpose: Wrap pallets automatically

Ergonomic principles: Eliminate high grasping forces associated with manual wrapping

Photo source: Southworth

North America
Fox Packaging Services
NITECH
Southworth

Europe
Lantech