It is essential to consider all aspects of an application
in order to ensure that the most suitable materials handling
equipment is specified and the best handling solution selected.
Important factors are:
1) The load and the pallet or other load type
a) Pallet details
Length; width; depth; type i.e. any base boards;
pallet underhang under forks; are the base boards
chamfered? two or four way access?
b) Load details
Weight; length when stacked on pallet;
width when stacked on pallet; overall height of load
and pallet; type of load: cartons, bags, sacks etc.
and is the load shrink wrapped.
2) Type of storage
3) Stack height
4) Overhead obstructions
5) Travel Distances
6) Surfaces and gradients
7) Working area and duty
8) Environment