
Choosing the Right Materials Handling Solution for Your Warehouse: Guide

When it comes to optimising warehouse operations, selecting the right materials handling solution is crucial. Whether you’re improving efficiency, increasing safety, or ensuring smooth workflows, the equipment you choose can have a significant impact. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best solutions available, including goods lifts, bespoke solutions, mobile and static scissor tables, stackers, and Pronomics, to help you decide which is right for your warehouse.
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1. Goods Lifts: Maximising Vertical Space
If you’re running out of floor space but need to increase storage, streamline the flow of goods or safely transport goods between levels, goods lifts are an excellent option. These lifts are designed to transport goods between different levels of a warehouse or a mezzanine floor, maximising vertical space for storage or operations while keeping the workflow efficient.
Why Choose a Goods Lifts?
- Space optimisation: Great for warehouses with limited floor space.
- Improved safety: Designed to move goods securely between floors without the risk of accidents.
- Versatile design: Can be customised to fit a wide range of warehouse environments.
- Replaces the need for a forklift: Forklifts require qualified staff, costly maintenance, take up space and have a higher safety risk.
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2. Bespoke Solutions: Tailored for Your Specific Needs
Every warehouse has unique challenges, and sometimes standard materials handling equipment doesn’t meet all requirements. That’s where bespoke solutions come in. At Advanced Handling, we offer customised solutions that are designed around your specifications.
Why Choose Bespoke Solutions?
- Tailored fit: Custom-designed for your unique layout and operations.
- Enhanced efficiency: Optimised solutions ensure smoother workflows.
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3. Mobile and Static Scissor Tables: Versatility and Flexibility
Scissor tables, both mobile and static, are some of the most versatile pieces of materials handling equipment available. These tables can elevate goods to different heights, making them ideal for loading and unloading tasks, ergonomic workstation setups, and moving goods within your warehouse. Accessories and attachments such as roller tops and bellows are available to make your table even easier to load/unload while increasing safety.
Why Choose Scissor Tables?
- Improved ergonomics: Helps to reduce strain on workers by positioning items at a comfortable height.
- Increased mobility (Mobile version): Ideal for warehouses that need flexibility in their operations or for when you may not have the space or enough qualified personnel to operate a forklift.
- Heavy lifting capability: Strong and durable, these tables can handle significant loads.
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4. Stackers: Efficient and Ergonomic Material Handling
Stackers, both manual and electric, are excellent for lifting and stacking goods within tight spaces. They can help streamline the process of organising products on shelves or lifting reels and rolls improving both safety and efficiency in your warehouse. With various attachments such as fixed forks, adjustable forks, platforms, roller platforms and boom attachments, you can adjust the stacker for your application.
Why Choose Stackers?
- Space-saving: Ideal for narrow aisles and tight spaces where larger machinery can’t fit.
- Ergonomic handling: Reduces the need for workers to manually lift heavy goods, lowering the risk of injury.
- Electric stackers: For warehouses looking for a powered solution, electric stackers can handle higher loads and reduce physical strain on workers.
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5. Pronomic Stackers: A Smart Solution for Precision Handling
A Pronomic stacker is a materials handling solution that combines ergonomics with precision. It’s designed to help operators handle goods with maximum control, reducing strain and improving both speed and safety.
Why Choose a Pronomic Stacker?
- Precision: Ideal for handling delicate or small items that require careful handling.
- Ergonomically designed: Helps operators maintain an optimal posture and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Increased productivity: Pronomics allows for more efficient handling of goods with minimal physical exertion.
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Key Considerations When Choosing Materials Handling Equipment
When selecting the right materials handling solution for your warehouse, there are several factors to keep in mind:
- Space and Layout: Consider your warehouse’s layout and available space. Mezzanine goods lifts and bespoke solutions are great for maximising space, while mobile scissor tables offer flexibility for more dynamic operations.
- Load Capacity: Always choose equipment that can handle the weight of the goods you’ll be lifting. Stackers and scissor tables come in a range of standard capacities, so it’s important to choose the one that suits your typical load or choose a customisable option.
- Safety: Look for equipment that enhances safety, such as Pronomics for ergonomically optimised handling or stackers with safety features.
- Budget and Return on Investment: Consider both the upfront cost and the long-term benefits. Custom solutions might cost more initially, but their tailored design could result in better long-term efficiency and cost savings.
- Maintenance and Support: Choose suppliers who offer after-sales service and support, including maintenance and repairs. At Advanced Handling, we have an in-house service & support team who offer expert advice and guidance on maintaining your equipment to keep it operating at peak efficiency, with a range of service packages to choose from.
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Conclusion
Choosing the right materials handling solution can dramatically improve the productivity, safety, and efficiency of your warehouse. Whether you need to save space, improve ergonomics, or handle heavy loads, there’s a solution to fit your needs. At Advanced Handling, we offer a wide range of solutions from goods lifts to scissor tables and everything in between. Our team of experts is ready to help you select and implement the perfect solution for your business.
If you’re unsure where to start, contact us for a consultation. We’ll assess your warehouse needs and design a solution that works for you, ensuring smoother operations and a safer working environment for your team.
Contact us today to learn more about our materials handling solutions!
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