Glossary

A type of powered conveyor used to convey pallets or heavy-duty containers.  Industrial chain is actual transport device as chain comes into contact with product.  Very common in pallet handling applications to move pallets at 90 degrees.

The process of picking product in full carton quantities to be shipped.  Usually picked and put on a conveyor, a pallet or a cart.

A cardboard box used to house products for shipping and storage.  Also known as a carton.

A cardboard box used to house products for shipping and storage.  Also known as a case.

A piece of mobile equipment with (4) wheels to transport product.  Carts can be made of wood, plastic, wire or steel.  There many accessories for carts to accommodate many applications.

A type of computer automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) where associates pick and replenish product from set location and computer brings storage location to associate.  Carousels can be either horizontal or vertical.  Vertical Lift Modules are a type of

Maximum uniformly distributed load recommended by manufacturer.  Capacity deals with static and not dynamic loads.

A rack system utilizing columns (uprights) with arms cantilevered off of them.  Systems can be either single-sided or double-sided.  Double-sided also utilizes only one column but arms are attached to each side.  Cantilever rack is good where full frontal clearance

Protective product used on docks to keep trucks and vans from damaging dock levelers or dock itself.  Usually made out of rubber or other resilient material.  Also known as dock bumpers.

Storing pallets on the floor and stacking them on top of each other without the use of any type of storage products.