In any production or warehouse facility, you will have a need for material handling equipment. This refers to equipment that helps you to move material from one spot to another, and it includes everything from your dollies to your roller conveyors on your production line. While each production facility or warehouse will have its own needs, there are some specialized pieces of equipment that every manager or owner should consider having on the floor. Note three of those here.

1. Ergonomic lift equipment and tables

A table or partition that you can lift to your own height is a good investment for any facility, as it makes it easier for workers to pack items, make repairs, and so on. When workers don't need to bend and stoop to reach packages and material, this causes less strain and physical injury. It can also cut down on human error when a handler has full access to what is in front of them.

These lifts can also help to move materials to higher shelves so it's easier to store them and so that you can use all the space available at your facility.

2. Collapsible dollies

If you're relying on cheap dollies that only allow you to pick up packages from the bottom, then you may be missing out on the convenience of collapsible dollies. These can be folded down so your materials can be easily carted. The dolly does the lifting for your workers so there is less chance of injury or of dropping materials, while having a collapsible dolly gives you the convenience of two tools in one. Rather than having separate carts and dollies, invest in collapsible units for maximum ease when it comes to material handling.

3. Conveyors

One of the best forms of material handling is a conveyor of some sort, which can help you to slide packages and other materials safely and easily. Many production facilities and warehouses don't have conveyors where they're needed because they often assume they're large and bulky and need to work with electricity.

However, a conveyor can be very thin and narrow, cut to fit, and work with simple rollers. They can be built with a lip in front to keep packages safe as they move down the line. This can cut down on the risk of having packages dropped or mishandled by workers and can also make loading and unloading easy, as packages don't need to be lifted or lowered from the ground when they're on a conveyor.

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