1,000 Extra Pallet Locations for Hathaway Transport
Due to considerable expansion of their Swindon operation, and following recent work to improve the current pallet racking, 4K Systems were recently asked by David Hathaway Transport to consider how best to use available floor space. Our proposal has added 1,000 additional pallet locations, with the costs also kept to a minimum by using high quality refurbished pallet racking. This saved considerable cost and reduced lead times. The family-run transport business has been pounding the motorways for over 35 years and is very proud of its investment in technology and infrastructure, including the modern pallet storage warehouse. The narrow-aisle racking at their Bristol warehouse can [...]
Rentals
We have an extensive range of new and refurbished equipment to suit every requirement with both long and short term contract options available. What’s more, as an independent provider we have access to all the leading brands at great prices; you can mix and match brands and still retain one central point of contact. […]
Chain Reaction
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require the thorough examination of lifting equipment at appropriate intervals to ensure its safe use. One of the most important factors in this examination is the forklift chain. […]
Respond to the world around you
It’s our job to know all the options and to recommend new ways of doing what you do best. Equipment plays and important role in alot of what we do, but how many options do you really consider? […]
The Smart Option
Here at 4K we like to give you the full picture regarding your materials handling options. There are always tangible benefits to using one type of machine over another, and we regularly supply all manner of equipment. Here are some of the benefits of articulating forklifts over other common types of machine. […]
Sema Approved Racking Inspector
If you are involved in the safety of your warehouse, you are required under Health & Safety legislation to have any storage equipment checked for defects on a regular basis. Racking should be formally assessed on an annual or bi annual basis by a competent person. Factors to be considered on this assessment include the systems overall safety and suitability for the environment in which it is installed, and the products stored, as well as highlighting damage in need of repair. An annual inspection generally costs between £200 & £1,200 dependant on the overall size or complexity of the system [...]
For safety’s sake
What safety features can you expect to find on the modern forklift truck, and more importantly, how can you ensure these features are employed correctly? […]