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A stationary or moveable angled arm which deflects product flow access across a belt or roller conveyor to the desired location.
Equipment designed in accordance with existing codes and standards such that it will opearate in a specified hazardous environment without causing an explosion. For further information, contact the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
A diagram of the operating floor of a building. Generally shows the area of a building including structural features such as columns, offices and washrooms, break areas, stairwells, elevators, doors, windows and openings such as loading dock area.
The design of a floor in a building or mezzanine is an important ingredient in the reliability and safety of that building or mezzanine. Worker-friendly floors are imperative if ergonomic considerations are to be addressed. The strength and stability of the floor is an important consideration as the floor must adequately support the machinery and moving vehicles utilized in the material handling system.
Storage rack that utilizes shelves (metal) that are equipped with rollers or wheels. Such an arrangement allows product and materials to "flow" from the back of the rack to the front and therein making the product more accessible for small-quantity order-picking.
A process by which the purchasing operation of one company is electronically linked with the order entry operation of another in order to "speed" ordering, reduce the amount of paperwork and hopefully keep errors to a minimum.
This initiative, begun in the grocery industry, that "links" all the components in the supply channel from the producer of the goods to the point of sale so as to create efficiencies in replenishments, inventory levels, promotions and new product introductions.
Protection from static charges.
Openings on all four sides of a pallet or the base of a pallet or container, which allow fork truck handling from all four sides.
A term associated with the charge (monetary) that can be levied against a shipper or consignee who detains a container, truck, ship or railroad car beyond the allotted time for loading and unloading of that piece of transport equipment. Such a monetary "penalty" is used to offset the loss to the carrier as a result of the delay. "Detention" is another work used for demurrage.
A label that is printed using a direct thermal printer. Advantage to thermal labeling/do not use ribbons.
Materials traveling on gravity or powered conveyor or without manual assistance.
Photo eye or similar device used to control materials discharge from upstream conveyor(s) under full line/choke conditions.
The direct loading of a trailer from a conveyor line.