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In the industrial sector, there are a wide range of material handling equipment to suit a myriad of needs. A pallet jack, also called a pallet truck, is one of the most basic types of forklift, consisting of a wheeled trolley, handle, hydraulic pump, linkages, load wheels, and forks. For those who are unfamiliar, forklifts are powered industrial trucks used to lift and move materials over short distances.    

Material handling equipment encompasses an array of tools, vehicles, storage units, appliances, and accessories that aid in transporting, storing, controlling, identifying, and protecting goods during any stage of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, or disposal. In general, there are four main categories of material handling equipment, those of which include storage, engineered systems, industrial trucks, and bulk material handling equipment. In this blog, we will outline each of the various categories in more detail, allowing you to better understand their differences.

A hydraulic cylinder, or hydraulic actuator, is a widely used mechanical actuator that finds use within manufacturing, construction, civil engineering, and aviation sectors. Their purpose is to generate mechanical force for linear motion in numerous applications, most of which include pressing, pulling, pushing, or lifting something that necessitates exceptional force. As an integral part of many operations, we will provide a brief overview of hydraulic cylinders, how they work, their main components, and their varying types.

Many of our modern vehicles rely on the combustion of a mixture of fuel and air to power their engines. As a result, they generate a lot of heat which can damage surrounding components if not properly managed. Several techniques exist to combat this issue, including engines which are designed to be air-cooled, oil-cooled, and liquid-cooled. In this blog, we will examine the various differences between these methods including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

When choosing wheels for a vehicle, it is important to find the right tool for the job. Because of their excellent shock absorption, pneumatic tires are often your best bet for standing up to the challenge of uneven terrain, making them a dependable choice in many outdoor applications. This blog will discuss the benefits of major types of pneumatic tires and where they are commonly used.

A marine diesel engine is a common type of engine used to power a ship. In general, diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline engines and produce less pollution. In addition, marine diesel engines are designed to withstand harsh conditions at sea, such as saltwater, high winds, and waves. Therefore, they are built to be durable and reliable. They are also designed to run on heavy fuel oil, which is less expensive than gasoline. Diesel engines have many advantages over other engines which is why they are preferred for powering ships.

If it were not for industrial pins, countless instances of fastening, aligning, integrating, and assembling two or more working components of machinery would not be possible. In fact, the various industries that rely on machinery for daily operations would quickly suffer without proper solutions to keep assemblies together and secure. It is remarkable to think how modern industries' most basic structural units are simply metallic, low-cost fasteners meant for the secure alignment of two discrete units.

When you are working with fasteners and assemblies, it is always useful to have the right tools for the job so that operations can be completed quickly and efficiently. Depending on the type of fastener in question, there are numerous tools one may use for installation and removal. For nuts and bolts, the socket and ratchet tool is quite useful, featuring a socket that is placed over the head of a fastener and a handle that allows for turning or loosening. The most important element of a socket and ratchet tool is the ability for it to be used without making full revolutions around a fastener, allowing for the tightening and loosening of such components in more compact spaces.