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Monday, December 13, 2010

Ted Thorsen has several new products to introduce this week. There are some really exciting new storage bins.

Exclusive offer for our E-newsletter Subscribers

Ted Thorsen has several new products to introduce this week. There are some really exciting new storage bins. There are also some great savings on storage items because we are having an overstock sale on clear storage bins, and a big sale on bin cabinets

Just click a product picture below to begin or call us at 1-800-233-8358

New Product - Indicator Bins - Seeing is Believing

new indicator bins new indicator bins

New. Indicator Bins - Effective inventory control at a glance

The indicator bin simplifies visual recognition when supplies need to be replenished. An innovative, low-cost alternative to high-end inventory control systems
  • Can be filled or picked from both sides
  • Easy organization of supplies and work-in-process
  • Reduces excess inventory
  • width dividers used for orange reserve to prevent stock-outs and assembly line interruptions
  • works with 14" wire shelving, 12" steel shelving or with pick rack systems
Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

New Product - InSight Ultra-Clear Bins
new indicator bins
A Visible Difference in Storage and Organization! Available in four sizes, InSight Ultra-Clear Bins provide easy and maximum visibility to users in a sleek, modern design.
  • Bins made of durable polycarbonate material
  • Autoclavable
  • Can be stacked, sit on shelving - also compatible with akro mils rails and louvered panels
  • Large label area
  • Optional lids protect contents from dust — will stack with lids in place
  • Optional clear length and width dividers available
  • Perfect for a variety of settings — from industrial to healthcare!
Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

100% Recycled Earth Saver Bins

earth saver bins

Feeling the need to Go Green? Ted Thorsen a north american leader in storage, organization and transport products introduces the Earth Saver Series Bins and Shelf Bins made from 100% recycled material.

The Earth Saver Series offers an eco-friendly choice in storage and organization products! An eco-friendly choice in storage and organization products

Heavy-duty bins securely stack atop each other, sit on shelving, and hang from racks, panels, rails and carts

Buy 100% Recycled Earth Saver Bins Here

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Big Savings on Clear Storage Bins while supplies last
clear plastic storage bins

Overstock Sale

We are overstocked with clear storage bins. Until these are gone we can offer these bins at a big discount.
  • Heavy-duty bins securely stack atop each other, sit on shelving, and hang from racks, panels, rails and carts.
  • Molded of high-density polypropylene, bins are unaffected by weak acids and alkalis.
Shop Online for amazing deals on clear storage bins

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Sale on Bin Storage Cabinets for a limited time

Sale on Bin Storage Cabinets for a limited time Sale on Bin Storage Cabinets for a limited time

End of the Year Bin Cabinet Sale

Huge Discount on these bin cabinets w/ bins included. Bin Cabinet provides double-locking door protection for tools, dies, supplies, and personal belongings.

Constructed of powder-coated 16-gauge steel. Bin Cabinet 36”x24”x78” with louvered panels for AkroBins on back wall and doors holds up to 138 Bins.

Bins are Included

Shop Online for Special Deals on Bin Cabinets

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Snow Melting Stair Mats

Snow Melting Stair Mats

HeatTrak Snow Melting Stair Mats


Provides a safer walkway / slip prevention

Continuously melt snow and ice keeping surfaces constantly clear and safe. Perfect for Entranceways, stairs, loading docks, handicap ramps, rooftops, freezer floors, and many other surfaces

Portable, easy-to-install
  • Designed to lie on top of existing surface
  • Plug-and-play, plug directly into any standard 120V or 240V outlet (includes GFCI)
  • Durable, endures harsh wear
  • Designed to be left out entire winter season
Shop Online for Snow Melting Stair Mats

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.


XTREMEFLEX Heating Tape - Flexible Heating Tape

XTREMEFLEX Heating Tape - Flexible Heating Tape

The flexible design and high temperature capability of XtremeFLEX® Heating Tapes and Cords provides an ideal solution. Heating tapes and cords can be used on any surface or body requiring fast and efficient direct contact heating, up to temperatures of 1400 °F (760 °C).

Shop Online for XTREMEFLEX Heating Tape - Flexible Heating Tape

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358

Great Pricing on New Collapsible Bulk Containers









bulk containers

Now Just


$159.99 Each


While Supplies Last



Quantity Discounts Available Call 1-800-233-8358

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E-News: The cold weather is just around the corner, so you better be prepared with the right heating equipment.

Exclusive offer for our E-newsletter Subscribers

The cold weather is just around the corner, so you better be prepared with the right heating equipment. Ted Thorsen is having a sale on industrial heaters, heating tape to keep your pipes safe, snow melting walkway, stair matting, and much more

Just click a product picture below to begin or call us at 1-800-233-8358

Drum Heaters - Drum / Pail / Barrel Heaters

Drum and Pail Heaters

Drum / Pail / Barrel Heaters

Provide practical, efficient means of freeze protection, viscosity control and maintenance of materials at elevated temperatures. A variety of standard sizes are combined with availability of configure-to-order designs to meet a variety of applications.

Shop Online for Drum Heating Equipment

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Snow Melting Walkway Matting

snow melting walkway matting

HeatTrak Snow Melting Walkway

Provides a safer walkway / slip prevention

Continuously melt snow and ice keeping surfaces constantly clear and safe. Perfect for Entranceways, stairs, loading docks, handicap ramps, rooftops, freezer floors, and many other surfaces

Portable, easy-to-install
  • Designed to lie on top of existing surface
  • Plug-and-play, plug directly into any standard 120V or 240V outlet (includes GFCI)
  • Durable, endures harsh wear
  • Designed to be left out entire winter season
Shop Online for Snow Melting Walkway Matting

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Snow Melting Stair Mats

Snow Melting Stair Mats

HeatTrak Snow Melting Stair Mats


Provides a safer walkway / slip prevention

Continuously melt snow and ice keeping surfaces constantly clear and safe. Perfect for Entranceways, stairs, loading docks, handicap ramps, rooftops, freezer floors, and many other surfaces

Portable, easy-to-install
  • Designed to lie on top of existing surface
  • Plug-and-play, plug directly into any standard 120V or 240V outlet (includes GFCI)
  • Durable, endures harsh wear
  • Designed to be left out entire winter season
Shop Online for Snow Melting Stair Mats

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Tote Tank / Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heaters

Tote Tank / Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heaters Tote Tank / Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heaters

Tote Tank / Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heaters

Millions of IBC Totes are found in warehouses, freight cars, loading docks, and trailer beds. While transporting them may be relatively easy, keeping their contents from freezing is far from a walk in the park. Millions of dollars annually are lost due to spoiled/frozen IBC products including food, dairy, chemicals, polyurethane, petroleum, and other temperature sensitive materials.

Keep Them Safe and warm with IBC Heaters
  • Speed up the flow of products like honey, molasses, lube oil, and biofuel, etc. stored in bulk containers
  • Safely heat: Does not contaminate or scorch your product
Shop Online for Tote Tank / Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heaters

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358

SLCAB Self-Regulating Heating Cable

SLCAB Self-Regulating Heating Cable

Self-regulating heating cables increase power as temperatures fall and decreases as temperatures rise. Excellent for metallic or non-metallic piping and tanks, self-regulating heating cables allow for ease of design and installation with applications ranging from freeze protection to temperature maintenance to foundation heating.

Shop Online for SLCAB Self-Regulating Heating Cable

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

XTREMEFLEX Heating Tape - Flexible Heating Tape

XTREMEFLEX Heating Tape - Flexible Heating Tape

The flexible design and high temperature capability of XtremeFLEX® Heating Tapes and Cords provides an ideal solution. Heating tapes and cords can be used on any surface or body requiring fast and efficient direct contact heating, up to temperatures of 1400°F (760°C).

Shop Online for XTREMEFLEX Heating Tape - Flexible Heating Tape

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Silicone Rubber Heating Blankets


Silicone Rubber Heating Blankets

Many industrial heating applications require heaters with the ability to resist chemicals, moisture and abusive treatment. These same applications also require rapid heat-up, steady temperature maintenance, and uniform heat distribution. For conditions such as these, Silicone Rubber Heating Blankets are the best products available.

Shop Online for Silicone Rubber Heating Blankets

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

GCW & HCW Gas Cylinder Warmers


GCW & HCW Gas Cylinder Warmers

Due to condensation, gas is often wasted because it will remain in a liquid state when needed most. Cylinders are then not filled to a full level, wasting money on each fill up. This can be alleviated by using our gas cylinder warmer. The warmer creates convection current and increases pressure inside, improving process control and reducing wasted gas that has condensed.

Gases known to benefit from this process are SF6, propane, nitrogen, oxygen, BCl3, WF6, and HF.

Improves process control and reduces wasted gas that has condensed

Shop Online for GCW & HCW Gas Cylinder Warmers

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.


Ted Thorsen Offers the LOWEST PRICE!
on Pre-Owned Bulk Boxes

30"L x 32"W x 25"H Units w/Drop Door, *Min. Quantities May Apply


Bulk Boxes, Plastic Bulk Containers, Shipping Containers

Shop Online for more information. Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Ted Thorsen Material Handling E-News: Hamper trucks, utility carts, poly trucks, used shipping containers and much more

Exclusive offer for our E-newsletter Subscribers

For a limited time you can save 10% on your order of Canvas & Vinyl Hamper Trucks

Call us and Mention Coupon Code: SC-Email for 10% Off

**$200 Minimum for discount**

**Only Items Below**

Just click a product picture below to begin or call us at 1-800-233-8358

Act now before it’s too late.

Standard Canvas & Vinyl Hamper Trucks

Canvas and Vinyl Hamper Trucks

Ideal for order picking and piecework.

Starting at $123.28 + Before 10% Discount with Coupon Code

Use these trucks for transporting items from one station to another.
Trucks have hardwood runners. Available with corner mounted casters (4 swivel) or diamond

mounted casters (2 rigid 2 swivel). Choose from white canvas, gray or yellow vinyl coated nylon.


Shop Online for Canvas and Vinyl Hamper Trucks

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Flatwork Bulk Trucks

Flatwork Bulk Trucks, Canvas and Vinyl Basket Trucks

Starting at $201.12 + Before 10% Discount with Coupon Code

Choose Canvas or Vinyl • Available with or without Spring Lift Platform


These Flatwork Bulk Trucks can easily handle large pieces and cutwork. These extra long basket trucks are available with or without a spring lift platform.
Choose from white canvas, gray or yellow vinyl coated nylon basket. These basket trucks are equipped with 5" swivel wheels on cross boards.


Shop Online for Flatwork Bulk Trucks

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Elevated Basket Trucks

Canvas and Vinyl Elevated Basket Trucks

Choose Canvas or Vinyl

Starting at $77.84 + Before 10% Discount with Coupon Code

Available with permanent or removable liner. Liner available in white canvas or gray vinyl. Choose 3, 4, or 6 bushel capacities. Minimize bending and stooping when loading and unloading from these elevated trucks.

Shop Online for Elevated Basket Trucks

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Extractor Trucks

Extractor Trucks, Large Canvas and Vinyl Basket Trucks

20, 24, 26, and 28 Bushel Sizes

Starting at $272.81 + Before 10% Discount with Coupon Code

Available in Permanent or Removable Liner Style. Choice of Material: white canvas, gray or yellow vinyl coated nylon. Extractor trucks are equipped with 4" swivel wheels on cross boards. Call for optional spring lift platform or replacement liners.

Shop Online for Extractor Trucks

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358

Open Front Sheet Feed Trucks
Sheet Feed Vinyl Trucks, Vinyl Basket Trucks
100% Rustproof Frame • Spring Lift Platform

Starting at $399.41 + Before 10% Discount with Coupon Code

Sheet Feed Trucks have (4) 4" rubber swivel casters. Spring Lift Platform has 8 springs. The body is heavy duty vinyl-coated nylon, available in gray and yellow.

Shop Online for Open Front Sheet Feed Trucks

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

Removable Liner Canvas and Vinyl Baskets
Removable Liner Canvas and Vinyl Baskets, Vinyl Basket Trucks
Starting at $119.31 + Before 10% Discount with Coupon Code

Lace On In Minutes!

  • Great for carrying items from one station to another

  • Ideal for order picking and piecework

  • Basket have removable lace-on bodies and hardwood runners

  • Available in white canvas, gray or yellow vinyl coated nylon.

  • Quantity discounts available on 5+ units
Shop Online for Removable Liner Canvas and Vinyl Baskets

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

16 Bushel Vertical Space-saver Truck


16 Bushel Vertical Space-saver Truck, Vinyl Basket Trucks

Starting at $248.55 + Before 10% Discount with Coupon Code

Full Capacity in a Limited Space!

Ideal for close work areas and delivery trucks

  • Fits into tight spaces where other basket trucks would not

  • Truck front slants down 8.5” for easy unloading

  • Gray vinyl is standard material
Shop Online for Space Saver Trucks

OR - Call us at 1-800-233-8358.

NEW The Newest carts on the market - Rugged and Versatile Heavy Duty Platform Trucks and Carts

Products Just In
Carts and Trucks Sale
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Ted Thorsen is introducing a new standard of excellence in heavy-duty platform
trucks and carts. We’ve significantly redesigned and expanded our
material handling line with new categories, new products, and new
innovations that help you work smarter, faster, and safer.


NEW The Newest carts on the market

Rugged and Versatile Heavy Duty Platform Trucks and Carts

Application Specific
Designs


From our redesigned Platform
Trucks and Utility Carts, and
new 5th Wheel Wagon Truck
and Work-Height Platform
Truck, to our patent-pending
Convertible A-Frame and
Convertible Platform Trucks,
we’re your source for material
handling products that meet your
needs in almost every environment
and application.

For use in offices, construction sites, work areas, retail stores, kitchens, garages, warehouse, stockroom, shipping area and much more

Convertible A Frame Trucks

Unique, convertible design quickly transforms into multiple truck and cart configurations and is perform for transporting sheet goods, pipe, lumber, bar stock, tools, and supplies in on trip

This cart has several different configuration styles

MetroMax Q® Mobile Shelving



MetroMax Q® Mobile Shelving

MetroMax Q® Mobile Shelving



metro shelving and carts

metro shelving and carts



Convertible Platform Trucks
Unique, convertible design quickly transforms the bulk load capacity of a standard platform truck to the functionality of a heavy-duty 2-shelf utility cart

Three product configurations in one: 24” x 52” Platform or U-boat Truck, 1000 lb. capacity, 24” x 44” Heavy Duty Two-Shelf Utility Cart, 750 lb. capacity

MetroMax Q® Mobile Shelving

Order Now at 1-800-233-8358





Heavy-Duty Platform Truck
Ideal for moving large, heavy loads in almost any environment

* Ergonomically designed push handle improves control & worker safety

* Duramold™ precision engineered resin and metal composite structure for unsurpassed durability and service life

* Molded-in tie-down slots for load security

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A-Frame panel Truck

a frame cart sheet cart

Ideal for safely moving large, bulky sheet and panel goods

  • Single, 32” high side inclined frame & side rail holds load firmly in place while allowing for usable storage space for tools and supplies

  • Large surface load are improves productivity -24” width deck holds up to 12” of sheet / panel goods. 30” width deck holds up to 14” of sheet / panel goods
Order Now at 1-800-233-8358


Sheet & Panel Truck

a frame cart sheet cart

Ideal for moving large, hard-to-handle items including sheet panels, doors, lumber, tables, mattresses, and cubicle walls

  • Removable 27” high vertical frames provide support for hard-to-handle items

  • Duramold™ precision engineered resin and metal composite structure for unsurpassed durability and service life
Order Now at 1-800-233-8358

Utility Carts

a frame cart sheet cart

Perfect for transporting materials, supplies, and heavy loads in almost any environment

  • Ergonomically designed push handle provides optimum hand placement and push height improving control and worker safety

  • Molded-in storage compartments, holsters, hooks, and notches

  • Molded-in customizable fittings

  • High density structural resin construction

  • Easy-access bottom shelf

  • Best-in-class casters to meet the most demanding environments
Order Now at 1-800-233-8358

Ted Thorsen Offers the LOWEST PRICE!
on Pre-Owned Bulk Boxes

30"L x 32"W x 25"H Units w/Drop Door, *Min. Quantities May Apply

Bulk Boxes, Plastic Bulk Containers, Shipping Containers

Shop Online for more information. Call us at 1-800-233-8358.


















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Complete with Shopping Cart functionality, the Ted Thorsen E-Commerce website has new products being added weekly. Order directly from our online selection of products or view our Interactive Catalog Reference Guide at catalog.tedthorsen.com

WE OFFER MANY MATERIAL HANDLING PRODUCTS!

Baskets, Bins, Boxes, Totes & Trays

Cabinets & Lockers

Cargo Restraints & Tie Downs

Carts, Trucks & Accessories

Casters & Accessories

Chairs & Seating

Containers

Conveyors

Desks & Workstations

Dock Equipment

Document Holders

Drum Handling & Spill Containment

Enclosures, Panels & Partitions

Fans & Ventilation

Garment & Apparel Handling

Hand Trucks & Dollies

Jacks, Lifts & Tilters

Labeling & ID Products

Ladders

Maintenance & Safety Equipment

Matting

Mezzanines & Modular Offices

Pallets, Pallet Framing & Racking

Paper Cutters, Holders & Dispensers

Pipe Fittings & Tubing

Racks

Roll Dispensers & Spreaders

Scales

Shelving

Shipping Containers

Waste & Recycling Products

Work Aids, Benches & Tables

IF YOU DON'T SEE WHAT YOU NEED... CALL US!

Not only do we offer an endless supply of standard material handling solutions, but we also offer specials and custom designs. At tedthorsen.com, if you can't find what you're looking for, visit our Interactive Catalog for many innovative ideas and solutions. We will gladly design and fabricate custom and special items for you.

Call a Ted Thorsen representative at 1-800-233-8358 to discuss your current or future projects.


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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Choosing the Right Pallet Lifter to Move Your Load

Pallet Lift Equipment Consists of Pallet Jacks, Manual and Powered Pallet Stackers, and Forklifts. Since pallets are very heavy, moving them about will place a severe strain on anyone handling them without the proper equipment.

There is a valid reason to be concerned with injury when moving a pallet because of the heavy weights involved. Some pallets can be between fifty and eighty pounds even when they are empty, and can be thousands of pounds with a full load. Needless to say it is impossible to move by hand.

Thus, those who have to move the pallets need to look at various options with regard to proper lift equipment. In this they will need to choose between a few standard pieces of equipment.

A smaller size and more maneuverable pallet jack is the first option. It is the simplest type of pallet lift equipment that you will come across. The pallet jack can come in a manual or power version. These pallet lift equipment units are generally small and they allow users to maneuver some narrow spaces where movement is limited. Another consideration for your application will be the lift height required. If you are storing an item far off of the ground, on pallet racking or shelving, then a pallet jack will not work, but it will help you to move your load along smooth flat surfaces.

The second option in pallet lift equipment is the pallet stacker. There are several variations when it comes to stackers. Manual, powered or self propelled, winch, and counter-balanced. Stackers can lift your load to greater heights as compared to pallet jacks. Some of the electric models are generally powered by batteries and some models even have built-in chargers to ensure that the stacker works optimally at all times.
The last or third option for pallet lift equipment is the forklift and it’s capabilities to lift greater weights and heights than possible with the pallet stacker or pallet jack. Forklifts have the ability to reach high places. Pallet jacks and pallet stackers require less space to maneuver than a forklift. However forklifts will require training and certification for your staff to operate the equipment.

Whichever type of pallet lift equipment that you use, you need to first address safety issues, the load size and weight, and the space you have to maneuver in. Pallet stackers in particular require having weight capacity plates on them which in turn must always be visible to whoever is operating these pallet lift equipment.

When buying any piece of equipment, especially a pallet lift, you need to ensure that the features fit in with your industrial requirements, space, and storage method. Having the right tool for the job is important and having the right pallet moving machine can literally mean the difference between life and death for the worker that has to use it.

Written by:

Ted Thorsen Material Handling
Since 1953, we have proudly offered competitively priced, cost-effective materials handling solutions, as well as custom designs Leading source for Material Handling and Reusable Packaging
Industrial Jacks & Lifting Equipment

How to Use a Hand Truck – a Step by Step Tutorial

A hand truck is a great way to move freight short distances, like from a building to a truck or through a warehouse. The hand truck is a simple machine, an upright cart with a "plate" at the bottom for stacking all kinds of stuff on. But there are a few things to think about when using a hand truck, including the physics of displacing heavy or large boxes or objects. It is very important you know how to use it and know how much weight belongs on it or it can lead to serious injury.

Instructions

1.Make sure your hand truck is in good condition. There aren't a lot of moving parts that can break or wear out on a non-powered cart, but most hand trucks have wheels (or casters) that can deflate. You have to make sure the wheels are good and have the proper air pressure in them, or else you wont be able to push you load because flat tires don’t roll so well.

2.Make sure your cargo fits. Trying to load the hand truck with thin sheets or a whole lot of small stuff can be a headache. Put items into a container that you can stack easily for transport.

3.Load the heaviest stuff first. Unless you want a top heavy, half-crushed load, the heaviest boxes should go on the bottom. This is one of the easiest ways to get hurt especially if your load starts to tip over. You may have to use a cargo restraint

4.Pick up the hand truck about halfway, so that the handle comes up to your waist or slightly above, and the cargo rests neatly against the back of the cart. This allows the wheels to carry most of the weight. It is much harder to load the truck and then tip it up, and it is a good way to wrench your back trying to tilt the cart with a heavy load.

5.Choose which way you are going to go before you start. Moving forward (with the cart in front of you) is more stable, but your vision of what is in front of you is obstructed by the cart. Going backward means you will be in front of the cart, but the cart stands a greater chance of tipping over if you hit something, and it’s more difficult to control when you’re dragging the load behind you. It can be easy to bump the wheels on things and even knock product off of the truck. Pulling the load behind you helps you see what is in front of you, but you can’t see the back of the cart to avoid obstacles and hang-ups.

6.Move at an appropriate pace: rushing or pushing too hard can cause the load to shift and become unstable causing damage to the product. It can cause injury not just to you, but people around you.

In addition to the vertical stacking approach, most hand trucks have a set of wheels near the top to accommodate a different stacking method. Convertible hand trucks can act more like a cart. For very heavy loads, you can try setting the hand truck horizontally, and using it as a flat platform to roll these objects to their destination or consider using a dolly or a pallet jack.

It is very important to know to have an idea on of how much your load is going to weight and never overload your hand truck. Make sure you have a clear route to take the item and give yourself plenty of space to navigate. Be careful and you will be able to move loads easily, productively, and best of all safely.

Written by:

Ted Thorsen Material Handling

Since 1953, we have proudly offered competitively priced, cost-effective materials handling solutions, as well as custom designs Leading source for Material Handling and Reusable Packaging
Hand Trucks and Moving Dollies

How to Safely Use a Pallet Jack Safely : Step by Step a Breakdown

The utility of the pallet jack is in being able to lift heavy pallets off the ground, move them around, and set them back down again with relative ease. They need to have an excellent turning radius (unless you have a lot of space), strong load arms, and good load wheels.

Step 1.
Find the pallet you wish to load, making sure that the two load arms (or forks) of the jack will fit into the space under the pallet- if not, and then you may need a narrow aisle, low profile, or an adjustable fork jack. To get the jack under the pallet, you'll need to release the pressure in the jack's pump unit – to do this pull the small lever within the top of the handle, or use the foot release at the base of the handle to loosen the prongs/forks/load arms so that they sink to the lowest level.

Step 2.
Insert the pallet jack forks or load arms in the slots underneath the pallet base, making sure that the two load rollers on the tips of the load arms are resting in gaps between the wood on the bottom of the pallet. If the load rollers are on top of one of the wooden supports, they will split the pallet apart as the lift mechanism is engaged.

Step 3.
The next step is to raise the pallet by pumping up the jack handle. Switch the lever contained in the top of the handle assembly to the down position to lock the jack into lifting mode. Now, 'pump' the whole handle up and down in a levering motion (the handle pivots at the base of the jack). If it is an old jack and there is no pressure, and you do not see the jack rising up, it could be that the jack is broken or not in lifting mode. For most cases, you'll see the jack lift the pallet off the ground in just a few pumps. Take care to listen out for cracking wood if the jack has not been correctly positioned - correct by lowering again go back to Step 1, and moving the jack either further in or out of the pallet.

Step 4.
Using the handle to push or pull the jack and pallet to desired location. Generally, pulling the jack is the best mode for transporting the pallet, but pushing on the handle will also be useful when trying to accomplish tight turns. (If you have really tight turns you may need a jack that has the ability to move sideways)

Step 5.
Lower the pallet when you have reached the desired destination using the action described in Step 1 (pull the small lever in the top of the handle assembly towards you and hold or use the foot release pedal at the base of the handle). Take care to ensure feet, fingers etc. are not under either the pallet or jack.

It is very import to know how much your load is going to weight and never exceed the capacity of your pallet jack. Also, make sure you don’t overload the pallet jack or you may not be able to push or pull the load safely. (If the load is too heavy you may need a powered model of pallet jack) Make sure you have a clear route to take the item and give yourself plenty of space to navigate. Be careful and you will be able to move loads easily, productively, and best of all safely.

Written by:
Ted Thorsen Material Handling
Since 1953, we have proudly offered competitively priced, cost-effective materials handling solutions, as well as custom designs Leading source for Material Handling and Reusable Packaging


Industrial Jacks & Lifting Equipment