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October 15, 2008
By: CartPro
Category: Food industry, Material Handling, Pharmaceutical industry, Products, Safety and Ergonomics
Specialized environments require specialized equipment. DJ Products responded to the specific needs of the food and pharmaceutical industries by introducing a stainless steel model of our versatile CartCaddy Dolly Pusher.
The manufacture and handling of food, pharmaceuticals and certain other products must be performed in a scrupulously sterile environment. The paint and powder coatings typically applied to manufacturing and material handling equipment are prohibited in such environments. Stainless steel accommodates the rigorous cleaning and decontamination procedures standard in such sensitive environments. DJ Products saw the need for stainless steel versions of its popular CartCaddy Dolly Pusher to assist workers in these and other industries that demand sterile environments.
Small and maneuverable, the walk-behind, battery-powered CartCaddy Dolly Pusher is capable of pushing or pulling heavy carts and wheeled equipment. This versatile dolly pusher is ergonomically designed to prevent the painful — and costly — pains, strains and injuries suffered by employees attempting to manually push and pull carts in manufacturing and distribution environments.
Musculoskeletal injuries caused by pushing, pulling and lifting equipment and materials cost U.S. industries billions of dollars each year not only in direct medical costs, but also in expensive insurance premiums, workers’ compensation costs and lost man-hours. Government data puts the average cost of a single back injury at $26,000. Studies show that the introduction of ergonomic equipment can pay for itself almost immediately by decreasing the risk of worker injury and its associated costs. DJ Products’ stainless steel version of our adaptable powered CartCaddy Dolly Pusher allows sensitive industries like food and pharmaceuticals to reduce the risk of costly injuries and focus on increasing worker safety.
A compact, 36-volt, battery-powered motor allows the CartCaddy Dolly Pusher to easily transport up to 15,000 pounds of equipment or materials without worker strain. Small but mighty, increased weight over the drive tires augments traction which allows this small powered tug to handle heavy loads. Three 12-volt batteries enable this dolly pusher to perform without recharging for an entire shift. Variable speed ergonomic twist grips prevent carpal tunnel syndrome while ensuring instant response when maneuvering in tight spaces. A handy safety stop switch conveniently located at the back of the handlebar box instantly stops operation if risk of injury is imminent. Additional features enable smooth pivoting through a full 180 degrees and much more.
To see how we solved this problem in the food and pharmaceutical industries, visit the DJ Products website for full specs on the powerful CartCaddy equipment pusher and dolly puller and to watch a video of the versatile CartCaddy in action.
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September 26, 2008
By: CartPro
Category: Automotive Industry, Future Trends, Material Handling, Productivity Tips, Products, Safety and Ergonomics
The material handling industry is on the cusp of a major worldwide growth spurt. Increased automation at home and growing industrialization abroad, particularly in automobile production, are expected to increase worldwide sales of material handling products and systems by 5% a year for the next five years (see our Sept. 22 & 24 posts). Products that maximize worker efforts while decreasing the physical strain on workers will enjoy an ever-increasing share of the market. Particularly in the U.S. where a declining workforce coupled with escalating medical, insurance and workers’ compensation costs will drive a move toward more efficient material handling products, ergonomically-designed equipment and systems are expected to capture an increasing part of the material handling market.
DJ Products is well situated to help you meet the material handling challenges of tomorrow. We manufacture ergonomically-designed material handling carts and tugs designed to maximize work effort and safety. Our energy-efficient electric and battery-powered carts and tugs are less costly, smaller and more maneuverable than the traditional equipment used to move carts and equipment such as forklifts which kill 100 U.S. workers a year and result in 20,000 serious injuries.
All of our products are battery-powered walk-behind units that allow maximum operator control, even in tight, difficult spaces. The flexibility of our ergonomic equipment allows it to be used not only in manufacturing settings, logistics centers and warehouses, but in hospitals, hotels and motels, and in the retail industry.
We make a number of efficient vehicle pushers for the automotive industry, including some for use on production lines. Our vehicle pushers can be used to push vehicles down and assembly line or move them from station to station. Padded to prevent dents, scratches and cracks, our vehicle movers preserve the paint and integrity of vehicles during production and processing. From our handy car/vehicle pusher to our heavy-duty truck pusher which is capable of moving 10,000 pounds, we make versatile automotive material handling products useful in every aspect of the automotive industry.
For complete information, specifications and videos of our ergonomically-designed carts, tugs and movers in action, visit the DJ Products website.
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September 24, 2008
By: CartPro
Category: Future Trends, Material Handling, Products, logistics
Automation and third world development are expected to drive the 5% annual global growth predicted in the material handling industry, according to a new study released by The Freedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland-based industry research firm (see our previous post). Durable goods will continue to lead demand, but opportunities in nondurable goods are also anticipated.
In 2007, durable good manufacturers led global demand for material handling equipment. Over the next five years, material handling growth will be led by a massive worldwide increase in motor vehicle production followed by increased demand for durable consumer goods, particularly electronics. However, rapid scientific and technological advances in nondurable goods, particularly the chemical and food and beverage industries, are also expected to create new demands for material handling products around the world.
Rapid industrialization in developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Mideast and Latin America will increase demand for conventional material handling products such as industrial carts, tugs, trucks, lifts, conveyors, hoists, production line movers, cranes, etc. However, the Freedonia Group expects automated material handling products, including robots and automated guided vehicles (AGV), to post the best gains as industries in the U.S., Western Europe and Japan move to increase automation. Software, systems design, project management and other high-end services to these markets are also expected to post significant increases. Economic and manpower issues will drive the march toward automation and increased productivity in western markets with an emphasis on automated equipment and systems that can be easily integrated into large-scale automated factory and warehouse environments.
High fuel prices, environmental concerns and worker health and safety issues will also play an increasing roll in shaping material handling demand, particularly in U.S. markets. The current shift away from fuel-intense gas-powered trucks to more energy-efficient battery-operated material handling movers and tugs that was sparked by high fuel prices is expected to accelerate. Escalating medical, insurance and workers’ compensation costs will likewise drive a move toward ergonomically designed material handling equipment and systems.
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