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151) Angular creep

Extremely slow speed movement of a tilter that is the result of normal, internal leakage of fluid control valves.

152) Angular travel

The angular difference between the two tilting travel limits of the platform deck or forks, expressed in degrees.

153) End/side axle load capacity

The maximum amount of single axle laod (in the case of rolling loads) which may be applied to the loading edge of a lift platform (end or side) when the lift is in its raised position.

154) Automation

The application of computer-based system to improve productivity and quality of performance.

155) Automatic data capture

The technologies that support the identification and direct collection of data into a computer system or other micro-processor-controlled device without using a keyboard.  Such technologies include bar code, radio frequency data communication, radio frequency identification and other emerging technologies.

156) Batch pick

The combining of a group of order requirements by SKU into a single picking activity to optimize productivity by allowing one picker to select all the ordered merchandise within a predetermined group with one trip through the pick path.  Batch picking requires subsequent mechanical or manual sorting of the merchandise to reestablish order integrity before shipping.

157) Broken case

An open case.  The term is often used interchangeably with "repack" or "less-than-full-case" to name the area in which materials are picked in that form.

158) Picker pallet

A pallet used in distribution operations wherein the center stringer or block is grabbed by a center clamp to steady the pallet enabling goods to be stacked on it at an elevated height.

159) Deflection

The amount of deformation or bending in a pallet or pallet component under load.

160) Fork entry

The opening between decks of a pallet, beneath the top deck or beneath the stringer notch, to admit forks.

161) Free span

The distance between supports in a storage rack.

162) Load bearing surface

Actual area of material in contact with and supporting a unit load.

163) Rental pallet

A pallet owned by a third party, different from the actual user.

164) Returnable/reusable pallet

A pallet designed to be used for more than one trip.

165) Blow molded pallet

A pallet manufactured by heating a plastic material and extruding it into tubing.  A section is cut to the desired length to create a parison which is then introduced into a mold cavity.  Air is introduced into the parison to inflate the parison until it conforms to the geometry of the mold.  When the part is fully formed and cooled, it is released from the mold for secondary operations such as machining and trimming.