We’ve ventured into the Material Flow archives and discovered photos of past custom conveyor projects we have completed over the years. Arco Gas & Oil – Anchorage, Alaska Office Wholesaler Supplier Freightliner General Merchandise Conveyor – Milwaukie, Oregon Kapco United – Springfield, Oregon Large Chain Driven Line Roller Conveyor – U.S. Military Rose City Paper Box – Portland, Oregon –...

Rack and where it’s made is not as important as knowing the customers requirements and having a knowledgeable vendor. Of the twenty largest manufacturers of storage and material handling products in the world, none are owned in the United States. Most U.S. rack companies have been bought or changed hands at least two times in the last ten years. Of the three largest steel companies, none are U.S. owned. The fact of the matter is...

Modular Drawer Cabinets are very efficient for storing small items such as parts, tools and other maintenance items. Modular Drawer Cabinets are most efficient when the individual items being stored have a volume of less than 1 ft cubed and the aggregate weight doe not exceed 400 lbs. per drawer. Modular Drawer Cabinets typically have uniform bodies that only vary in height. When configuring a modular drawer storage system it is important...

Introduction Gravity, or non-powered conveyor can be either wheel or roller conveyors, and can be utilized for many applications. Gravity conveyors can be used to convey items either on a level, manually assisted push line or on a pitched line. A wheel conveyor is an assembly of wheels mounted on a common, round axle and supported by a frame. A roller conveyor is an assembly of metal rollers on a round or hex axle and supported by a...

1. Get the ground rules straight with the customer. A. Is there a budget approved? If so how much? A budget quote is a lot different than a final proposal. B. What is the time frame for the job? C. Who is going to install the job and make it operational? D. How is the customer going to make a decision and who is involved? After all, if a clients wants a free proposal they need to be available to answer these questions. If there is no...

In order to get the most from your storage rack system it is imperative that the rack is properly assembled and maintained. The following information will assist you with your responsibility of providing a safe storage rack system. Contact Material Flow at 1-800-338-1382 for more information. Storage racks should only be assembled by trained personnel who have experience with rack assembly. Improper rack assembly can reduce efficiency and...