Publications

1) HMI NEC Consensus

The 2014 National Electrical Code has a number of paragraphs affecting electric chain and wire rope hoists. Some of these paragraphs are subject to varying interpretations. Therefore, ...

2) HMI Recommended Practices for Hand Hoists (Spanish)

Debido a que el fabricante no tiene control directo sobre el polipasto y su operación, es responsabilidad del usuario y del personal operador el manejo seguro del equipo. Se ha seguido ...

3) Introduction to AGVs

Both automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are computercontrolled, wheel-based load carriers (normally battery powered) that run on a plant or warehouse ...

4) Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems: How They Work

A complete AGV System utilizes the components outlined in “Introduction to Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems,” as well as on-board technologies, to maneuver loads safely throughout ...

5) VFD Capacitor Shelf Life, Storage, and Reforming

The question of Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD) shelf life is actually a question of capacitor shelf life. There is a point at which that spare drive on the shelf will require maintenance ...

6) Multi-Level Shelving User’s Guide

This guidance document represents user considerations associated with multi-level shelving. It was developed by the Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA) and is intended to provide ...

7) Industrial Work Platform Users Guide

This guidance document represents user considerations associated with industrial work platforms. It was developed by the Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA) and is intended to ...

8) Daily Operator Check lists for Hoists (Powered, Hand Chain and Lever operated)

9) Dock Planning 101

In the competitive world of logistics, facilities need to be safe, versatile and efficient in overall design. A properly designed dock area can be a huge contributor in productivity ...

10) Is Robotic Palletizing Right for You?

When you’re manufacturing product for a customer, the final step in the packaging process usually to place containers of products onto a pallet for shipping – either to a distribution ...

11) Application Guidelines for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors

Informational booklet developed by the Conveyor Product Section of Material Handling Industry. Text sets forth considerations for the planning and application of vertical reciprocating ...

12) The Benefits of the Automated Guided Vehicles in the Smart Manufacturing Industry of Tomorrow

The objective of the white paper is to develop a marketing plan targeting soft/hard benefits of AGVs that will greatly expand recognition, awareness and knowledge of AGVs in markets. ...

13) The Ergonomics of Manual Material Handling

This White Paper provides an overview of the issues involved in manual pushing and pulling, including ergonomics; cart, wheel, and caster design; and important operating environment ...

14) Inspection Report for Work Platforms

Inspection Report for Work Platforms

15) Inspection Report for Bin Shelving

Inspection Report for Bin Shelving