Moving Loads Safely – A Solution to an Application Challenge Using SICK Safety Sensors
Materials Handling Challenge:
During a site visit with a very good Barclay customer to review a new Yale Reach Truck for his operation, our customer explained a problem they were having. There were two doorways that divided the areas of the facility where the reach trucks had to transport pallet loads of material. Apparently there had been several instances when the lift truck operator did not lower the load enough before entering the doorway causing damage to the lift truck and the load. Our first suggestion was to provide more Operator Safety Training to improve awareness and discipline but after discussing further, the customer felt that this was not enough to prevent future occurrences.
Materials Handling Solution: SICK Safety Sensors
Barclay Rep Chuck Romaniak recommended a product by SICK USA, a leading producer of sensors for automation. He set up a site visit with the Manufacturer Rep and demo of the product. It worked very well. Both doorways were outfitted with sensors and the reach truck with a variable alarm linked to the back-up alarm to make it loud enough for the noisy environment. The customer was provided with the software to adjust and or rebalance the system as needed. The technology is new for this type of application but is basically the same as what they use for E-Z Pass systems.
If you are interested in Safety and Productivity ideas for your warehouse, contact Barclay. We listen and respond to your challenges.
Barclay Offers Diverse Racking Systems & Solutions
When it comes to racking systems, Barclay understands the need to have the right type of racking to optimize your product storage and warehouse space.
Trade In Your Manual Jack For A Motorized Solution
Yale’s motorized pallet trucks can help you move more product with less effort. Improve productivity and efficiency with the MPB045VG or the lighter duty Utilev UT15WE.
Blue Light: Blazing The Trail For Safety
Here at Barclay, we pride ourselves on promoting the highest level of workplace safety through our OSHA compliant safety training programs and safety equipment.
While we are well aware that OSHA holds employers accountable for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment, we believe that employee safety is a shared responsibility, to be accomplished through safety awareness and diligence by all employees.
Industrial Warehouse and Plant Facilities benefit from installing Air Curtain/Door Technology
What is an Air Door/Curtain?
An air door, also called an air curtain, employs a controlled stream of air aimed across an opening to create an air seal. This seal separates different environments, while allowing a smooth, unhindered flow of traffic and unobstructed vision through the opening.
Staying Lit with Orion Lighting
This summer save some money while also improving working conditions and safety for your employees. With Orion Industrial Lighting System installed by Barclay, you can save about 50% off your electric bills.
Visit Yale at the Warehousing Education & Research Council Conference
This Sunday, April 28th – May 1st, at booth 634, Yale will be exhibiting their Warehouse Simulator software that enables Yale to offer customers a unique solution to solving their warehouse inefficiencies within their business.
Forklift Reach Truck Comparison Event
Barclay hosted a Reach Truck & Warehouse Equipment Comparison Event along with Yale Materials Handling Corp (Greenville, NC). The event took place in South Plainfield, NJ on Thursday September 22nd. Read More for Photo’s.
